September 27, 2017

Yearbook photo re-take day will be held on Thursday, September 28th. If any student was absent the day of the original photo, please make sure you have your photo taken. If you are electing to have your photo retaken because you do not like the original, you MUST bring in your original photo packet with you. Please be reminded that picture orders are due on Friday, September 29th.

JCS invites you to join family, friends and alumni on Friday, October 13th at 7:00 at Jupiter High School as we cheer on our Eagles' Football Team. Homecoming is a time to celebrate tradition, as we remember those who have gone before us and expectantly look towards all that lies ahead. We are eager to reunite with alumni who may have left our hallways, but are never forgotten. We look forward to seeing old classmates, making new friends, and greeting students who are now creating their own legacy at JCS.  Save the dates for these important Homecoming Week activities:

Upper School Spirit Week
October 9 – 13
(details to follow)

Homecoming Banquet for Grades 9 – 12
October 14 from 7 - 10:30 pm
Marriott Palm Beach Gardens: 4000 RCA Boulevard

The Community Service Club is packing 150 shoeboxes for children in McDowell County, West Virginia. The shoeboxes will contain Oatmeal, Hot chocolate, a variety of other food items, and some fun things, too! PK – 6th grades are collecting Oatmeal and Hot Chocolate to contribute to the project.  Collection dates are September 7th – October 5th.  The number of items needed are: 

• 400 packets of Oatmeal
• 400 packets of Hot Chocolate
  

Come join your JCS Family for a great meal at one of our local restaurant partners.  Please mention JCS and we will receive a % back.  We look forward to seeing you there! The next Family Night event will be:

Jersey Mike's
6390 W. Indiantown Rd
Thursday, September 28th, 4:00 – 9:00 p.m.

The JCS Intramural Sports Program is designed to teach young athletes in 3rd - 6th grade the fundamentals of sports in a fun, encouraging environment. Registration for Intramural Flag Football is now open. The deadline to register is 10/11. This program is run solely by our volunteers so please contact Coach Hoffman if you are interested in serving. To register, please login to your portal and chose FORMS. If you have previously registered for ALL Intramural Sports, registration is not necessary.

Join us on Friday, October 6th at 6 pm in Harbourside Place for a great night of fun, music, fellowship, and a chance to connect with other JCS families. Make sure to stop by the JCS tent near the amphitheater. We would love to see you and have a special gift for each family attending, along with plenty of free ice cream!  Take a night off from cooking and try one of the restaurants at Harbourside, then come back to enjoy the live music.  We are looking forward to seeing you there!

Save the date for the 2017/18 Hollywood Gala and Auction on November 11, 2017. Please join us and find out how you can get involved with this exciting event. Email the Auction Committee for more information.

Here is a listing of Auction related reminders:

• Gardens Mall Shopping Event to be held on October 5 from 10-2 pm. 
  
• Around Palm Beach Coupon Book Sales extended through October 4.

Please join us on Saturday, December 2rd from 8:00 - 2:30 for the 3rd Annual Christmas Classic Sporting Clays Shoot that promises fun for the whole family! Activities will include: Kid's Village, Bungee Trampoline, 5-Stand for Novice Shooters, BB Gun Range for Kids, Kid's Crafts, Nail and Face Painting, Photo Booth and much more!! The event is being held at Quail Creek Plantation
, 12399 NE 224th St. in Okeechobee, FL 34972.  100% of the funds raised by this event go directly to the JCS ESE Program. 

Is there a teacher or a staff member that has made you or your child feel amazing? Or maybe someone who helped you in an unexpected way? Nominate them for the Uplifter of the Month award! Each month the PTP will gather recommendations and then honor one faculty/staff member with the award. We love teachers and staff to hear the praises from those around them. Forms will be available in the front office or they can be submitted electronically.