Jefferson School Support Organization - JSSO

Less than 10 days to go, Jaguars! 🐾

Inside this week's newsletter:
✨ End-of-year celebrations
💰 2026-27 JSSO Budget approved
🙌 Volunteer opportunities
🥫 Exciting Rotary Grant news

As we race toward summer, don't miss the latest updates, important dates, and ways to finish the year strong!

Thank you to our amazing Jefferson families, volunteers, staff, and students for helping make this year unforgettable. 💙

Latest Newsletter:https://jsso.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/JSSO-Newsletter-6.5.26.pdf

📣 One more meeting before summer! Join us for the LAST JSSO meeting of the school year 🎉

Come hear the latest updates, connect with other JMS families, and check out our newest newsletter packed with end-of-year events, celebrations, and important district news. 🐾☀️

Link to Newsletter:https://jsso.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/JSSO-Newsletter-5.29.26.pdf

Let’s finish the year strong, Jaguars! 💙

📣 The latest JSSO news is here,
Full of fun and end-of-year cheer! 🎉

📚 Yearbooks to sign
✨ 8th grade dance time
🎓 Big middle school memories we’ll keep for a lifetime!

From updates to events, there’s lots to know, So check out the latest and join the show! 💙💛

https://jsso.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/JSSO-Newsletter-5.15.26.pdf

🐾 Future Jaguars — Your Middle School Adventure Starts Tomorrow! 🐾

Join us for Rising 6th Grade Night at Jefferson Middle School tomorrow, Wednesday, May 13th from 6:00–7:30 PM! 🎉

Incoming 6th graders and families will have the chance to:
✨ Meet JMS staff
✨ Connect with our amazing Jag Crew leaders
✨ Tour the school
✨ Learn about classes, clubs, activities & athletics
✨ Get your middle school questions answered

📍 Start the evening in the Jefferson Main Gym.

We can’t wait to welcome our future Jaguars and help you get excited for everything Jefferson has to offer! 💙💛

Sign Our Petition Sign this petition &/or look at our sample emails to the board. The petition reads: Dear Olympia School District Leadership, As one of your constituents, students, family, and staff in the Olympia School District, I am concerned about the board's unwillingness to hold Superintendent Pat

🍦✨ ICE CREAM FOR A CAUSE! ✨🍦

Need an excuse for ice cream on Tuesday? We’ve got one. 😎

Join JSSO at Sweetlee’s Ice Cream on May 12 and help support Jefferson Middle School students while enjoying your favorite frozen treats! 💜💛

Whether you’re team waffle cone, sprinkles, milkshake, or “I’ll take two scoops please,” every visit helps support JMS programs, events, and activities. 🎉

📅 Tuesday, May 12
⏰ ALL DAY
📍 Sweetlee’s Ice Cream – Westside
1001 Cooper Point Rd SW, Olympia

Bring your friends, your family, your neighbors… and your sweet tooth! 🍨

Details:https://jsso.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Fundraiser-event-flyer-for-May-12.pdf

📬 The latest JSSO Newsletter is here!

Spring is busy at Jefferson Middle School, and we’ve got lots of important updates for families, including:

🍦 Sweetlee’s Ice Cream Fundraiser
🎓 Rising 5th Grader Night
🎭 8th Grade Red Carpet Dance volunteer opportunities
📚 JSSO meeting updates
📢 OSD budget advocacy resources
💛 Thank you to everyone who supported Teacher Appreciation Week!

Be sure to check out the newsletter for upcoming dates, volunteer opportunities, and ways to stay connected and involved as we head toward the end of the school year.

🔗 Read more athttps://jsso.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/JSSO-Newsletter-5.8.26.pdf

📣 JSSO Families — Your Voice Matters 📣

If you are concerned about already VERY large class sizes and ongoing budget impacts in Olympia School District, there are ways to speak up and stay involved.

Sign the OSD4All petition supporting a higher ending fund balance that you can sign and send directly to the board.

https://osd4all.org/petition/

Community voices make a difference — thank you for advocating for Jefferson students and schools. 💙