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Students who earned a perfect score on the 2024 SC Ready math test.
2024 SC Ready Math - Perfect Scores!

JME had 8 students earn a perfect score on the SC Ready Math Test in 2024! Way to go!

1st graders giving thanks with Charlie Brown style Thanksgiving celebration
1st Grade Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

1st grade had their annual Charlie Brown Thanksgiving to celebrate and give thanks for friendships and memories they've made so far this year.

student with a donut at Donuts with Grownups
Donuts with Grownups

Our Donuts with Grownups event was a huge success! Students brought a favorite grownup to enjoy a breakfast treat with them before school. 

Thank you to the many volunteers who helped make this event so wonderful for our students and families!

mini monarchs perform at the Coastal Carolina Fair
Mini Monarchs Performance

Our Mini Monarchs 2nd Grade Chorus performed at the Coastal Carolina Fair. They did a fantastic job!

Students dressed as book characters
Character Dress Up Day

Our 1st graders celebrated Character Dress Up Day by dressing up as their favorite book characters.

JME 5th grade volleyball team
5th Grade Girls Volleyball Team

Congratulations to the 5th grade girls volleyball team for an incredible season! They played in the final championship game and placed 2nd. Way to go, girls!

Students at the Boosterthon Fun Run
Boosterthon Fun Run

Our Boosterthon Fun Run was a huge success! Students enjoyed the amazing weather while running, skipping, walking and dancing around the field followed by an ice cream treat!

Thank you all for your generous donations! 

sunshine squad and JME PTA delivering snacks to staff
Sunshine Squad

The JME PTA, with the help of several 3rd graders chosen by their teachers, had their first monthly Sunshine Squad Snack Cart delivering goodies to staff!

Students at the Ice Cream Social
Ice Cream Social

Thank you to everybody that joined us for our Annual Ice Cream Social! 

Teachers and faculty served up delicious ice cream for our students and their families. Countless other volunteers helped ensure we had smiles throughout the room! 

What a great way to start the school year, meet new friends, and catch up with old ones. 

A special thank you to all our staff and volunteers that helped facilitate such a fun event as well as our amazing sponsor, Ye Old Fashioned for their ice cream donations!

Students celebrating on Crazy Hair Day
Crazy Hair Day

Students celebrated their Boosterthon success with a Crazy Hair Day!

Students wearing dots on Dot Day.
Dot Day

The JME halls were filled with dots as students and staff expressed their creativity by wearing all kinds of dots! Way to go Monarchs!

Welcome Back, Monarchs sign
Welcome Back, Monarchs!
We are so excited to welcome our students back from the summer. The 2024-2025 school year is going to be great!
Students in the 5th Grade Musical
5th Grade's Seussical the Musical

5th grade students amazed friends and family as they performed Seussical Kids. Students had the opportunity to participate as part of the cast ensemble, student directors, stage managers, stage crew, publicity crew and the set design crew. The entire production was FANTASTIC!

JME students enjoying Field Day.
Field Day
JME students enjoyed a variety of games and fun at Field Day. The students had a blast!
3rd graders participate in a March Madness reading competition
3rd Grade March Madness Book Tournament
3rd grade participated in their own version of March Madness with a book tournament! The students created brackets, read each book, and voted for the winner of each game. The championship was between The Day the Crayons Quit and Creepy Carrots. Students voted, and Mr. Hornacek created an awesome video announcing the winner-- The Day the Crayons Quit!
Students dressed up on Career Day
Career Dress-Up Day
Students enjoyed coming to school dressed up ready for their future.
Students at Literacy Night
Camp Read-A-Lot Literacy Night
Students and families enjoyed our camping themed Literacy Night full of fun activities. Students made bookmarks, filled in silly MadLibs stories, and participated in flashlight reading with their parents-- just to name a few!
Battle of the Books Team Members
2024 JME Battle of the Books Champions
Congratulations to the Rocket Readers team for winning JME's Battle of the Books competition. These students represented JME at the CCSD Battle of the Books tournament and made it to the semi-final round!
Students enjoying themselves at the Family Fitness Fair
Family Fitness Fair
JME students and families had a blast at the Family Fitness Fair! Students enjoyed an obstacle course race, bounce houses, and balloon animals.
4th and 5th graders enjoying the Career Fair
Career Fair
A HUGE thank you to all the volunteers who came to share about their careers with our 4th & 5th graders! The students had a blast learning from our special guests.
Students dressed in their team jerseys
Read Across America Week
Students enjoyed a week full of Spirit Days to celebrate Read Across America Week. Team Jersey Day was a favorite!
Students with author Jerry Pallotta
Author Visit with Jerry Pallotta
We had the pleasure of welcoming the author of the popular Who Would Win Series, Jerry Pallotta, to Jennie Moore. All students had the opportunity to attend an assembly to hear about how Jerry gets some of his ideas! We are so lucky he was able to join us. Some of Jerry Pallotta's super fans got to enjoy lunch with him, too!
JME student and parents smile at the Family Spaghetti Night
Family Spaghetti Night
Always a family favorite, JME's Family Spaghetti Night was another great success.
Ms May with her students after being announced as the 2024 JME Teacher of the Year
2024 Teacher of the Year: Ms. May!

 

Congratulations to Ms. May on being named Teacher of the Year!

Ms. Felder works with students at JME
CCSD Celebrates Ms. Felder!
Ms. Felder was celebrated by CCSD for her 45 years serving as an educator! We are so proud to have such an amazing principal. Ms. Felder is the best!

News & Announcements

Unity Day- October 16

October 16th

Unity Day, started by PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center, is the signature event of National Bullying Prevention Month. This is a day when we can come together in one giant ORANGE message of hope and support. 

The call to action is simple: wear and share the color orange.This vibrant statement becomes a conversation starter, showing support for students who have been bullied and for bullying prevention.

Extra Bonus! Participating in Unity Day allows students to complete one item from the Be Respectful category of their Butterfly Bag Tag tracker that is located in the back of their green folder.

Bike Rodeo- October 13

October 13th (2-4pm)
JME Parking Lot

JME's School Improvement Council (SIC) is excited to announce that our annual JME Bike Rodeo will take place Sunday October 13th from 2-4pm in the school parking lot.

More details to come!

Spirit Night at Sky Zone- October 3

October 3rd (3-7pm)

Jump around and have some fun when you join us for our first Spirit Night of the year at Sky Zone! A portion of the proceeds collected will come back to our school.

Don't forget - Spirit Nights are Spirit Days too! Wear your spirit wear to school!

Dot Day- Sept. 13

JME will be celebrating International Dot Day on Friday, September 13th. We are encouraging all students to wear dots to school that day to celebrate. Dot Day is based on Peter H. Reynolds' book, The Dot. Dot Day is a fun day that is celebrated internationally each year to encourage students to express themselves by making their own mark and seeing where it takes them. It's all about celebrating creativity, courage, and collaboration.

Fun Run- October 2

We are looking forward to our Fun Run this year! 

Date: 10/02/2024
Students will run on the outdoor field at Laing Middle and parents are welcome to come and watch.

     8:00 - Second & Third
     9:00 - Kindergarten & First
   10:00 - Fourth & Fifth

Ice Cream Social- Sept. 15

Please join us from 2-4 PM for our annual Ice Cream Social event where our wonderful faculty serve up ice cream to JME families! Face painting, bead making, photo booth, tattoos and more. It is a FREE family event and all are welcome!

Open House Tuesday, Sept. 3 at 6 PM

Our first PTA Meeting and Open House will be Tuesday, September 3rd at 6pm in the JME Cafeteria. Following a brief meeting in the multi-purpose room, parents will have the opportunity to attend an informational session with teachers. We will have two 20-minute sessions, so large families may have to "divide and conquer." The event is geared towards parents, so if possible, children should not attend. However, we don't want anyone to miss so children can accompany parents if necessary!

Birthday Book Club Forms Due September 6

A form to join the Birthday Book Club was sent home in your child's Wednesday folder. What a great way to celebrate your child's birthday by donating a book in their honor! If you are interested in participating, the deadline is September 6th.

iReady Testing September 20-23

Our beginning of the year iReady testing is happening Aug. 20-23. To help everyone do their best, please ensure students arrive on time, and schedule appointments after school hours. Students will be taking the iReady Reading test on August 20th & 21st and the iReady Math test on August 22nd & 23rd. All students will need to have a pair of headphones at school to take the test on their device.

Back to School Meet the Teacher Friday, August 9

Click on the link for more information. Parents and students will have the opportunity to meet their teachers, drop off school supplies, get answers to questions, join PTA and more.

First Day of School- August 13

The first day of school is coming up! We can't wait to see all the friendly faces walking through the halls again! The doors will open at 7am. On the first day only, parents will be allowed to walk their children to their classrooms. Please drop your children off quickly and feel free to join us in the cafeteria for our BOO HOO/YAHOO breakfast.

Camp CCPL Seek Adventure with Summer Reading May 15-July 31
Charleston County Public Library (CCPL)'s "Camp CCPL" Summer Reading 2024 program starts May 15th! This year's program runs from May 15th to July 31st. Just like last year, students can log their reading using the Beanstack app (accessible through students' Clever portal) and win cool prizes for reading 5, 15, and 30 hours. Click on the link for more information.
5th grade graduation
5th Grade Graduation will be held at on June 6th at 9 AM for Thompson, Estridge, and Regan's classes and at 11 AM for McLaughlin, Diemer, and Reilly's classes. The 5th Grade Parade will be at 6 PM that evening in the carpool loop.
Seussical the Musical Jr. May 22 and 23 at 6:30 PM
Come out and support our 5th graders as they perform Seussical the Musical! Tickets are $10.00 for 13 and over and $5.00 for 12 and under (Children under 3 are free). Click on the link to pre-order your tickets today!
Kindergarten Orientation May 7th at 6PM
Join us for our Kindergarten Orientation on May 7th at 6 PM in the multipurpose room. This meeting is for rising Kindergarten students. Information will be geared towards adults. We hope to see you there!
Spirit Night at FAME Performing Arts to see Matilda Jr. on May 4th at 1PM
Join us for a fun spirit event and watch Matilda at FAME Performing Arts. JME gets $5 donated back for every ticket sold! Click on the link to order tickets and use the code JME24 at checkout.
Field Day April 26th
Field day is Friday, April 26th. 3rd-5th will be from 9-11am, and K-2nd will be from 12-2 pm. Don't forget to wear comfortable clothes (weather appropriate), wear sunscreen/bug spray, and bring your water bottle! Parents are welcome to come out and cheer on their students as they rotate through a variety of fun and active stations.
Upcoming State testing May 14, 16, 17, 21 iReady testing May 22-23, 29-30, Field Test on May 31
Please make sure that your student is at school and on time to school each of our upcoming testing dates.
Spring Concert Tuesday, April 16th at 6:30 PM
Join us for our annual Spring Concert on April 16th at 6:30 PM to watch all the musical performance groups show off their amazing skills! Come a little early (6:15 PM) for our PTA General Meeting where we will approve the nominated 2024/2025 PTA Board.
American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge
As of Friday morning (3/15), the Jennie Moore Community has raised $18,766.78 in which 100% of the profits raised will be donated to the American Heart Association. This total ONLY represents what we have collected online. If you would like to donate via cash/check, please use the JR4H form that was sent home in Wednesday folders last week and we will get that added to our total.
Shoe Collection for BSA Troop 502
BSA Troop 502 is collecting gently used shoes to be delivered to local merchants in developing nations. There will be a box provided for donations in the lobby of JME. Thank you for supporting our service efforts!
Thank you! with picture of the Book Drive
Thank you to all who donated to the book drive! Hundreds of books are heading to FRIENDS of the Library to benefit Charleston County Public Library programs.
Jennie Moore Virtual Adventure- Be Responsible, Be Safe, Be Respectful
From the team who brought you the Virtual Escape Rooms comes a JME Virtual Adventure! Starting March 18th, travel virtually around Mount Pleasant to explore how the Big 3 (Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible) is used within various careers in our community. This online family activity can be done any time March 18th-25th.
Read Across America Week For the Love of Reading March 11-15
We will celebrate Read Across America Week this year from March 11-15. This year’s theme is For the Love of Reading! Please join us in celebrating by dressing up for our Spirit Days that week! Click on the link to learn more.
Rocket Readers Battle of the Books Team
Congratulations to the Rocket Readers (Madelyn Jorgenson, Eva Mohn, Sophia Headley, Shane Smith, and Jazhara Dingle) for winning the JME Battle of the Books tournament! They will advance to the CCSD Battle of the Books tournament on Saturday, March 9th where they will battle against other teams in the district.
JME Family Fitness Fair
Join us for a fun-filled morning of fitness and activities at the JME Family Fitness Fair! Race through the obstacle course, bounce in the bounce houses, get a balloon animal made, and chat with local health experts about fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness.
JME's Family Literacy Night- March 12th from 6-7 PM
Save the date for JME's Family Literacy Night on Tuesday, March 12th from 6-7pm. Join us for Camp Read-A-Lot and fun-filled literacy activities. Students will participate in at least 3 literacy activities and be entered into a raffle to win prizes! We hope to see you there!
Spirit Night at Stingrays February 18th at 3PM
Join us for a Spirit Day event cheering on the Stingrays at their game against the Everglades! While there are no reserved JME seating sections, we suggest purchasing tickets in sections 106, 108, 208 or 209 to try to seat JME families close to one another.
Valentines for Veterans
Jennie Moore Community Outreach is collecting Valentine's Day cards for the VA Hospital. If students would like to participate, please drop the card(s) in the Valentine Box located in the lobby next week.
Fifth Grade
Calling all 5th Graders! Order forms for 5th grade shirts went home. Make sure to place your order by returning the form with cash or check to your child's teacher no later than January 31st.
WIDA ACCESS for ELLs
ACCESS testing for English Language Learners will take place on January 26th, 29th, and 30th, as well as February 6th, 8th, 9th, and 12th.
Family Math Game Night January 23rd at 6 PM
Please join us for our Family Math Game Night! Your child will have the opportunity to rotate through classrooms and play 3 math games using dice. Click on the link above for more information.
Yearbook Deadlines
Jostens has reopened the yearbook ad site for 5th graders, as the deadline fell during Winter break and several families missed it. The link will be available until Monday, January 8th.
Jerry Pallotta Author Visit- February 13th
Jerry Pallotta, author of the popular Who Would Win series, is coming to JME on February 13th! All grade levels will get to hear a presentation from Jerry on this day. If you would like to order a signed book (at a discounted price) by Jerry Pallotta, return the order form sent home in Wednesday folders or click on the link to download a new one. All ordering forms will be due back to JME by Tuesday, January 23rd.
Family Spaghetti Night: Tuesday, Feb. 6th
Join us on February 6th from 5:30-7:30 in the JME Cafeteria for our annual Family Spaghetti Night! We'll be serving up delicious pasta. More details coming soon!
JME Holiday Bus Caroling December 13th
The JME Holiday Bus is coming to a neighborhood near you! Meet us at a stop listed below for some Holiday Cheer brought to you by the JME staff!
Winter Concert Tuesday, Dec. 5 at 6:30 PM
Our Winter Concert event features the Mini Monarchs, the Orff Ensemble, the JME Dance Club, the 4th Grade Chorus, and 5th Grade Chorus. We hope to see you there!
Toys for Tots Drive November 27-December 13
Bring your new / unopened toy to JME and help us spread joy through this amazing program!
FAME Performing Arts Spirit Day Frozen Jr.
Join us on December 2 at 3pm for a special Spirit Day to see the Frozen Jr. play at FAME! $5 from each ticket will be given back to JME - order your tickets online at FAME Performing Arts and use the code JME2023.
Terrific Kids Recipients
The Kiwanis Club presented their Terrific Kids awards for first quarter! Teachers select one child per quarter that they believe have all of the following characteristics: Thoughtful, Enthusiastic, Respectful, Responsible, Inclusive, Friendly, Inquisitive, Capable.
PTA Reflections Call for Entries I am Hopeful Because... learn more at PTA.org/Reflections
Our Reflections Program is officially taking applications for this year's projects! Official entry forms will be sent home to each student. This year's theme is "I AM HOPEFUL BECAUSE..." Deadline to submit is January 3rd.
Jennie Moore Elementary Spirit Night SOL
Join us for our next Spirit Night at SOL on November 15th from 5-9pm! Remember - Spirit nights are spirit days too! Don't forget to wear your spirit wear to school!
Donuts with Grownups- Thursday, November 9th
Join us for Grownups with Donuts on Thursday, November 9th in the Cafeteria. Last names beginning in N-Z should come 7-7:30am and last names beginning in A-M should come 7:30-8am.
Family Data Conferences November 7th (no school that day)
Family Data Conferences will be held on November 7th. Your child's teacher will schedule a time to meet with you.
Bike Rodeo October 29th 3-5pm JME Parking Lot
The JME School Improvement Council (SIC) invites you to join us for the return of JME’s annual bike rodeo on Sunday, October 29th from 3 to 5 pm.
JME Boosterthon Register Today at mybooster.com
It's time for our annual JME Fun Run program! Help us reach our goal by registering today!
Robotics Team
The FIRST Robotics Team (The Mini-Figures) is looking for 4th & 5th graders interested in learning to solve problems and code. FIRST introduces science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to children through fun, exciting hands-on learning. Click on the link to find out more information.
Birthday Book Club Forms due September 7
Interested in participating in Birthday Book Club? What a great way to celebrate your child's birthday by donating a book in their honor! Click the link above to view the form and find out more information!
Ice Cream Social Sunday, Sept. 24th 2-4pm
Please join us on September 24th from 2-4 PM for our annual Ice Cream Social event where our wonderful faculty serve up ice cream to JME families!
JME Dot Day September 15
JME will be celebrating International Dot Day. We are encouraging all students to wear dots to school on Friday, September 15th to celebrate Dot Day!
Spirit Night at Comeback Shack September 14th 11am-9pm
Come on back to Comeback Shack for Spirit Night on September 14th! When you grab your lunch or dinner, mention our name and we'll receive a portion of the proceeds. It's an easy and delicious way to support our school!
Open House Tuesday, Sept. 5th at 6pm
Our first PTA Meeting and Open House will be Tuesday, September 5th at 6pm in the JME Cafeteria. Following a brief meeting in the multi-purpose room, parents will have the opportunity to attend an informational session with teachers.
Gifted and Talented Testing
Every year in grades 3-12, students who have not yet identified as gifted and are showing high academic potential are offered the opportunity to participate in aptitude testing. This year, nominated students in grades 3-5 will test in September in an attempt to allow all children who qualify as Gifted and Talented per SCDE guidelines to begin gifted service as early in the school year as possible. If you would like to nominate your child for this testing, please click the link to get more information.
First Day of School
The first day of school is Wednesday, August 23rd! The doors will open at 7:05am. On the first day only, parents will be allowed to walk their children to their classrooms. Please drop your children off quickly and feel free to join us in the cafeteria for our PTA's BOO HOO/YAHOO breakfast.
2023-2024 Instructional Fees
School instructional fees can be paid online using the link provided. These fees will not be accepted at Back to School Event. If needed, teachers will accept cash/check for these fees after school has begun.
Back to School Meet the Teacher Monday, August 21
Parents and students will have the opportunity to meet their teachers, get answers to questions, purchase JME spirit wear, join PTA and more. In order to decrease the crowds inside and out, the event will be split into 3 sessions, separated alphabetically by last name: Last Name A-H: 2:00-2:45, Last Name I-Q: 2:45-3:30, and Last Name R-Z: 3:30-4:15.
2023-2024 School Supply List
Click on the link to view the 2023-2024 School Supply List.
5th Grade Graduation
5th Grade Graduation ceremonies are Monday, June 5th at 9:00am (5D, 5M, 5RY, 5R) and 11:00am (5E, 5G, 5T). 5th Grade's Graduation Parade is June 5th at 6:00pm.
Frozen 5th Grade Musical: May 24-25 6:30PM
Join us for 5th grade's performance of Frozen on May 24th and 25th at 6:30PM in the multipurpose room.
ALL library books due Friday, May 19th
The last day for library checkout is Friday, May 12th. ALL library books are due back by Friday, May 19th.
Kindergarten Orientation Tuesday, May 9: 6-7PM
It's time for the 2023-2024 Kindergarten Orientation! We're excited to help you prepare your little ones for their JME journey.
5th Grade Graduation Signs with image of sign
Are you looking to recognize your graduating 5th grade student with a yard sign? One option is Sign Design. They have already created a template for our students. Just email them with your child’s name and your contact info. Price is $30+tax. The email address is signdesign@att.net - contact is Paula.
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week: May 1-5
We love our JME Teachers & Staff! We're celebrating them in a special and unique way each day. Click on the link to learn more about each day's theme.
Field Day April 28th
Join us for Field Day on the Laing Field Friday, April 28th. 3rd-5th grades will be from 9-11am, and Kindergarten-2nd grades will be from 12-2pm.
Spring Concert Tuesday, April 25th at 6:30pm
Our Spring Concert event will surely get you into the beautiful spring spirit as several of our performing arts groups will show us what they've been working on. We hope to see you there!
Superhero Hockey Week with images of students with hockey players
Jennie Moore friends and families once again came together to celebrate one of our students, third-grader Cooper Lake, who was diagnosed with Leukemia when he was 4. Joining hands with the Stingrays, JME raised over $5,500 for the Landon Strong Foundation in Cooper's honor.
Jennie Moore Elementary Spirit Night at Eleven81
Grab a delicious bite to eat Wednesday night from 4-8pm & place your receipt in the box at the restaurant door. JME will receive a portion of your purchase, to benefit students, teachers, & staff.
Walk to School Day- Wednesday, May 3rd
Join us on May 3rd at 6:30am (Walk to School will begin promptly at 6:45 am). All JME Students and Parents are invited! We will meet at the parking lot across from Eleven81 at The Oakland Market.
Junior League of Charleston Diaper Bank April 24-28
Help us support the Junior League of Charleston Diaper Bank! We'll accept donations of unused, disposable diapers and pull-up training pants of any brand, size, and type, including open packages all next week. We also accept unopened, unused wipes and diaper cream. Thanks for all you do to support the Lowcountry!
Field Day Shirts- On Sale Now
Field Day shirts are $15 and ONLY available by pre-order. To purchase, click to pay with a credit card or to print a form to send in with cash/check. The deadline to order is Wednesday, April 4th.
Upcoming Testing: iReady April 3-7 (K-5), SC Ready ELA May 9/10 (3-5), Math May 11 (3-5)
Please try to have students at school on time on testing days. Please also try not to schedule appointments during these days until after school, as SC Ready can be a lengthy test.
Rob Buyea 3rd-5th Author Visit: April 26
Our 3rd-5th graders are excited about meeting author Rob Buyea on Wednesday, April 26th. If your child is interested in purchasing a signed book, visit the online ordering page found in the link above.
Book Drive benefitting Book Angels March 6-10
JME PTA is holding a book drive to benefit Book Angels during Read Across America Week. Please drop off any new & gently used books in the school lobby March 6th-10th.
Read Across America Week- Reading is for Everyone! March 6-10
Celebrate reading March 6-10th with our Read Across America Week Dress Up Days! Click on the link to read more.
JME top jump ropers
JME's Top Jumpers are: 1st place- Wesley Cruse (4-Surles); 2nd place- Elaaf Milad (5-Gamble); 3rd place- Zoey Jahn (5-Regan); 4th place- Blake McAnulty (2-Pinto); 5th place- Virginia Weis (4-Barnett); & 6th place- Brecken Delp (5-Regan).
Spirit Night Jack's Cosmic Dogs March 2nd
Come out to Jack's Cosmic Dogs for a yummy meal on March 2nd. Make sure to mention JME, and our school will receive a portion of the proceeds.
JME students with their certificates
Congratulations to these JME students for scoring a perfect score on one of last year's SC Ready tests!
Blanket Collection February 12-March 12
From February 12th through March 12th, BSA Pack 502 & Troop 502 are collecting used blankets for a project. Afterwards, we'll donate blankets in good condition to homeless areas and others to local animal shelters. You can drop off your donations in the cardboard box located in the main hallway.
JME Family Fitness Fair with butterfly image
Join us on Saturday, March 4th from 9-11 am for a fun family event. We'll have a live DJ, bounce house with obstacle course, health & wellness vendors, games, and more! Bring the whole family to join in on the fun at this free event!
Jump Rope for Heart with image of a heart jump roping
Our school will host a Jump Rope for Heart day on Friday, February 24th in the gym. Students have until Wednesday, March 1st to collect money to support The American Heart Association.
Spirit Night Charleston Sports Pub February 9th with JME monarch logo
Join us Thursday, February 9th at Charleston Sports Pub. Mention our name and we'll receive a portion of the proceeds. It's an easy and delicious way to support our school!
Valentines for Veterans in a heart shape
Jennie Moore Community Outreach is collecting Valentine's Day cards for the VA Hospital February 6-10. To participate, please drop the card(s) in the Valentine Box located in the lobby by Friday, February 10th.
Donations Needed
The JME clothing closet is running low from the muddy days. Nurse Maureen requests donations of gently used pants, shorts, and T-shirts in sizes 6, 8, 10, 12, and 14.
Wanted Career Day Presenters
You're invited to share your career at the JME Career Fair on Wednesday, March 22 from 8-11am. For more information or to sign up, please email Ms. Looper or Ms. Deas by March 1st.
Spirit Night Chick-Fil-A February 23rd
Come out to Chick-Fil-A on February 23rd for our Spirit Night and mention our name. Our school will receive a portion of the proceeds.
Yearbook Deadlines with image of book
Your last chance to purchase personalization on your yearbook is January 27th. Order now! Your last chance to order 5th Grade ads is February 9th.
Winter Concert Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 6:30 PM
Our Winter Concert event features the Mini Monarchs, the Orff Ensemble, the JME Dance Club, the 4th Grade Chorus, and 5th Grade Chorus. We hope to see you there!
Tis the Season to Read: Scholastic Book Fair
The Scholastic Book Fair will be at our school Dec.5-9! Click on the link above for more information.
PTA Reflections Contest Image
Do you enjoy art, music, and dance or have an interest in writing, producing films, and taking photos? Then join us and have fun unleashing your inner artist with PTA Reflections! This year’s theme, “Show Your Voice!,” calls for your own unique interpretation through the arts. Click the image for submission guidelines & entry form.  The due date is January 6, 2023. For questions, e-mail Stefanie Renaud at smrenaud1107@gmail.com .
Donuts with Grownups Friday, November 11th
*Rescheduled Date* The PTA invites you to join your student in the JME cafeteria for a sweet bite on Tuesday, November 15. Because of our limited parking, please adhere to the following times, based on the student's last name. N-Z: 7:00 - 7:30 A-M: 7:30 - 8:00
Spirit Night at The Crazy Mason November 3 from 3-9 PM
Come enjoy the delicious desserts of Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar for our JME Spirit Night! A percentage of the sales (3 pm - 9pm) will come back to our school.
Trident Basketball Association
Interested in joining the JME (through Trident League) 4th-5th grade Boys or Girls Basketball Teams? Join us for tryouts! Friday 10/14 | 5:30PM | Park West Gym/Court (Please bring your own ball, no need to register ahead)
Family Data Conferences- Oct. 21
Family Data Conferences will be held on October 21st. Your child's teacher will schedule a time to meet with you.
Boosterthon Fun Run
The Main Event is here -- Tuesday is Fun Run Day! Students will run for 30-35 minutes on the outdoor field at Laing Middle. Times are as follows: 2nd-3rd grade: 8 a.m.; K-1st grade: 9 a.m.; 4th-5th grade: 10 a.m.
JME Spirit Night at Paisano's Pizza
Come take the night off from cooking and enjoy dinner at Paisano’s Pizza Grill for our JME Spirit Night! A percentage of the sales (dine in or take out between 11am - midnight) will come back to our school.
ECCO Food Drive Sept. 12-16
Jennie Moore PTA is partnering with East Cooper Community Outreach (ECCO) and holding a Food Drive September 12-16. Needed items include cereal, canned fruit, canned lima beans, Hamburger Helper, rice, canned salmon, crackers, and assorted snacks. There will be collection bins in the front lobby. Thank you for your help!
JME Spirit Night
Join us for Spirit Night at Mex 1 on Tuesday, Sept 27 from 4-8 pm. JME receives 10% of proceeds that night, so come out and support your school. We look forward to seeing you there!
Ice Cream Social Sept. 18th from 2-4pm
Join us in the JME Cafeteria for our PTA Ice Cream Social on September 18 from 2-4 p.m. We'll have ice cream, face painting, bead making, tattoos, a photo booth, & so much fun! All JME families are welcome to attend this free event!
Open House Tuesday, Sept. 6th at 6pm
Our first PTA Meeting and Open House will be Tuesday, September 6th at 6 p.m. Following a brief meeting in the multi-purpose room, parents will have the opportunity to attend an informational session with teachers.   We will have two 20-minute sessions, so large families may have to "divide and conquer." The event is geared towards parents, so if possible, children should not attend. However, we don't want anyone to miss so children can accompany parents if necessary!
JME Dot Day- Sept. 15
JME is celebrating International Dot Day on Thursday, September 15, and we encourage all students to wear dots and join in the fun! Based on Peter H. Reynolds' book, The Dot, Dot Day is a fun, internationally celebrated event that encourages students to express themselves by making their own mark and seeing where it takes them. It's all about celebrating creativity, courage, and collaboration.
Birthday Book Club- Forms due by September 7th
A great way to celebrate your child's birthday is to donate a book in their honor! To join the Birthday Book Club, you can complete and return the form in last week's Wednesday folder or print a copy to complete and return. Deadline is Wednesday, September 7.
22-23 Instructional Fees
Visit https://jenniemooreelem.revtrak.net/ to conveniently pay fees online. You can also pay by cash or check (payable to JME) by sending it in to your student’s teacher.
First Day of School
The doors will open at 7:05am. Please be patient and VERY careful in the parking lot. On the first day only, parents will be allowed to walk their children to their classrooms. Please drop your children off quickly and feel free to join us in the cafeteria for our BOO HOO/YAHOO breakfast.
Back to School: Meet the Teacher- Monday, August 15
Parents and students have the opportunity to meet their teacher, get answers to questions, purchase JME spirit wear, join PTA, and more. To decrease crowds both inside and out, please attend during your assigned session: Last Name A-H 2:00-2:45 Last Name I-Q 2:45-3:30 Last Name R-Z 3:30-4:15 The event is a drop-in, so feel free to arrive at any time during your session.
22-23 School Supplies
Click on the link to view the 2022-2023 School Supply Lists.
School Improvement Council logo
The JME School Improvement Council (SIC) played a big part in helping students, teachers, and families navigate the virtual world. Our SIC would greatly appreciate your feedback on a few of their accomplishments.
Stop the Summer Slide
Summer slide refers to the loss of learning that takes place when school breaks. At JME, we want to avoid this! Take a look at the parent workshop video below to learn more about our JME summer website and the summer reading program.
Ella Easterly, 2nd grader
Ella Easterly (Ms Sellazzo's class) received the National Award of Excellence in the Primary Dance Choreography category. Her Reflections entry is titled "Changing the World Through Kindness." Ella received a $200 Young Artist Scholarship, a Silver Medal, and a Certificate of Excellence.
You're Invited sticky note
Jennie Moore parents and community members are invited to review and provide written input on 4th and 5th grade social studies materials that are in the CCSD adoption process. The public review will be held at Jennie Moore from May 16th-19th. If you are interested in providing written feedback and reviewing the textbooks, please email Kelly Heath at  Kelly_Heath@charleston.k12.sc.us, to arrange a time.
Thank you with graphic of books
JME Families collected and donated 821 books to Book Angels! Thank you to everyone who made this possible!! JME is blessed with so many generous families.
Field Day with sports clipart
8:00-9:30: 4th and 5th grades, 10:00-11:30: 2nd and 3rd grades, and 12:30-2:00: Kindergarten and 1st grade
Teacher Appreciation Week May 2-6
Join us as we celebrate our winning teachers and staff this year at JME! Click on the link for some ideas on ways that you can show your appreciation throughout the week.
Virtual Study Skills Workshop
In order to allow more families to participate, Ms Price, one of our 4th grade teachers, has recorded her Study Skills Workshop (click on the link above to view). The goal is for parents to walk away with strategies that they can use with their children at home to review material and study for tests! She will no longer be hosting her in person workshop, but is happy to answer any questions you may have. Questions? Contact reagan_price@charleston.k12.sc.us.
Book Angels Book Drive
We are collecting NEW and SLIGHTLY USED fun and general interest recreational reading books April 25-May 2 for students in Pre-K through 8th grade.
Grace Klick and Ella Easterly
The results are in and Jennie Moore has several state winners! Extra congratulations goes out to our two Award of Excellence Winners (pictured above): Grace Klick (Primary Music Composition) and Ella Easterly (Primary Dance Choreography) whose submissions will both be going on to the National Competition.
Help Wanted
Interested in sharing your career with our 4th and 5th graders? Click on the link above to learn more about contributing to this year's Virtual Career Fair.
Ethan Brokes with his award
Ethan Brokes, a 5th grader in Ms Diemer's class, was recognized for having received a perfect score on his 2021 SC READY Math Assessment. Way to go Ethan!!
Ice Cream Days
To celebrate your great work, ice cream will be served with school lunch these days!
You're Invited sticky note
Jennie Moore parents and community members are invited to review and provide written input on science textbooks that will be adopted by CCSD for the 2023-2024 school year. The public review will be held at Jennie Moore on Thursday, February 17 th from 3:00-4:30.
Make it as unique as you. Personalize. Buy a yearbook
If you would like to add your students name, monogram or other icons to your child's yearbook, the deadline to order online is January 28th. If you prefer to pay by cash or check (made out to JME PTA), you can fill out the Yearbook Order Form and return it to your child's teacher with payment (due Feb 4th).
Celebrate your student- buy a yearbook ad
5th Grade Ads are are a great way to celebrate student success and milestones and to reflect on the person that your 5th grader has become. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE AN AD, DO NOT MISS THIS DEADLINE. JOSTENS WILL TURN OFF THE LINK ON FEB 4TH! If you have any questions or are not sure if you have already placed an order, contact Sarah Novak.
JME socks
We are selling these fun JME socks for a cause. ALL proceeds will be going to one of our own families in need. All socks are adult size (one size only) and have JME screen printed on them. They are great for spirit days and the cost is just $2, all of which will go to a JME family. If you are interested, print and return the form below to the JME PTA mailbox along with cash or check payment (made out to JME PTA).
PTA Reflections
Do you enjoy art, music and dance or have an interest in writing, producing films and taking photos? Then join us and have fun unleashing your inner artist with PTA Reflections! This year's theme, "I Will Change the World By...", calls for your own unique interpretation through the arts. The due date is January 5, 2022. Online entries only this year. For questions, email Stefanie Renaud at smrenaud@gmail.com
SC School Improvement Council logo
The School Improvement Council at JME is currently looking for parents who will have children at our school for both the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school years to fulfill a two-year term on the Council. Meetings are held monthly via Zoom. You may nominate yourself or someone you know. The JME SIC’s primary responsibilities include: • Meet monthly to discuss issues affecting your children’s education. • Help to develop and implement the JME Five-Year School Improvement Plan. • Assist the Principal in writing the narrative for the Annual Report to Parents. • Advise on the spending of incentive funds if the school receives an award. • Participate on one of JME School Improvement Council’s subcommittees. If you are interested in making a difference, complete the form attached below and return to school by Wednesday, September 22nd! Questions? Contact current JME SIC Chair Chrissy Hilfiger @ 678-773-4006 or cgullo83@hotmail.com (JME SIC Parent Nomination Forms are also going home in Wednesday Folders)
Sign Up for Bus Alerts
View directions for signing up for the FirstView Parent App to receive alerts for your child's bus. JME's school code is ZFZY.
School fees can now be paid via RevTrak.
Sign Up for Bus Alerts
The mission of the CCSD Transportation Department is to safely provide efficient, cost-effective, and reliable transportation service to the students and parents of the Charleston County School District. To safely provide efficient, cost-effective, and reliable transportation service to the students and parents in a manner that supports the education and extracurricular objectives to the district. Please visit the Transportation Department home page, linked here, to view your child’s bus route.
District Calendar logo
The Charleston County School District Board of Trustees, during their meeting on February 22, 2021, approved the 2021-2022 Academic Calendar. The new school year will begin for students on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, and will end for students on Thursday, June 2, 2022. Click to learn more.

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Art is a part of our school’s identity and it has brought a lot to the way our students learn. Art is fun, and the infusion of it has proven to be a natural way to teach and learn.

 Karen Felder, Principal

The teachers and staff at Jennie Moore are truly dedicated to the happiness and success of each and every child that comes through. The creativity of the curriculum and teaching approaches are on another level. JME has been such a fantastic school to help our kids thrive and grow and the perfect fit for our family! 

Sabrina Boulais, Parent