Black History Month was first celebrated in 1976. Carter G. Woodson and a
group of fellow scholars, who together organized a Negro History Week,
beginning in February 1926. It grew popularity and in 1976 was expanded into African American History Month, with U.S. President Gerald Ford encouraging Americans to celebrate.
Carter G. Woodson didn’t just read history. He changed it. As the father of Black History Month, he spent his life introducing others to the history of his people.
JAMS students came together to collect goods for the O'Fallon Food Pantry!
With over 500+ cans collected 7/Rist advisory came in 1st place and 6/Finlay & Owens advisory came in 2nd place! Thank you to Student Council for organizing this years food drive and everyone who participated!
Reminder: Early Release Dismissal Today!
CES 1:40p / JAMS 2:05p
CES collected a whopping 1,173 items to donate to the O’Fallon Community Food Pantry. Thank you to everyone who participated, the teachers and staff for encouraging students and the specials teachers for taking the lead on this very successful food drive. What an amazing way for our students to practice generosity!
The class who brought in the most items is... KINDERGARTEN!!!!!
Happy New Year from all of us to you!
We hope you had a safe winter break with loved ones.
School will resume Thursday, January 6, 2022!
Looking for the perfect gift to give this season? Check out the fundraiser led by the Central 104 PTO!
It's Choose to Care Game Night for the Winter sports season. Come cheer on the JAMS Tigers!
Come enjoy some music tonight at Central Jr High in Belleville!
VOTE VOTE VOTE! Today is the last day to vote for which YCL project will represent our school!
1.Go to youthcodingleague.com/playoffs and scroll down to look at our Joseph Arthur Middle School projects.
2.You can click view to view them.
3.Then you will click on the actual name of the project that you decide to vote for our school
4.Follow the steps in the pop up box.
VOTING ENDS Monday, November 22 at midnight.
Last Month JAMS Student Council hosted a fundraise for Breast Cancer Awareness. A big thank you to all those who donated!
The Youth Coding League has been a fun new addition for students this year! The regular season has come to an end and the road to Championship STARTS HERE with your VOTE! ☑️
-->Vote today to choose which project from our Youth Coding League Team will represent JAMS at Youthcodingleague.com/playoffs.
The O'Fallon Annual Thanksgiving Meal will be available for drive thru carry outs on Thanksgiving Day from 11:00a-1:30p!
The new JAMS Anime Club started this month! Last week they made Origami mushrooms. Check it out!
Did you know CES students were challenged by Mr.Thake to NOT drink soda this month? Kids consume enough sugary drinks each year to fill a bathtub! Most of the added sugar in our diets comes from what we drink, not what we eat. It's time to rethink your drink! Let's encourage our kids and challenge ourselves to take charge of our heart health! ❤
Fourth grade started with the ukuleles this month, and they are loving it!
Memories are being created at CES and the Friday Theme Day wall by the office is proof! We love brightening the halls with smiling faces here at Central! Thank you Ms. Barnes for getting this wall going and to all the staff for capturing these precious moments.
It's never too late to say THANK YOU! Shouting a very special thank you to Sarah Svoboda, Dewonda McComb, Andrea Mouser, Ken Roumpos, Christina Ward, Laurie Burian and Tony Ballard! We are so thankful for your dedication and leadership to Central School District 104.
REMINDER for Friday, November 12, 2021
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY : NO In Person Attendance
JOSEPH ARTHUR MIDDLE : In Person Attendance as Normal (parents are encouraged to take their students to Central to be Shield tested as a precaution, but then bring students to JAMS for school).
Please see message below for detailed information regarding Shield Testing. https://www.central104.org/article/584607
REMINDER: No school tomorrow, November 11th, in honor of Veterans Day.
Our very own Daniel McComb is being recognized by the Musial Awards and the Ascension Charity Classic! He is receiving the award this month and it is being televised on CBS on Christmas Day at 4pm. Congratulations Daniel!
