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June 11, 2025 Last of School (Early Release) 12:15pm
Counselors are assigned by alphabet and your first point of contact for any question or concerns you might have.
Families, remember that when coming to the school to pick up your student, an official photo ID must be presented to the Main Office staff. Please understand that this is for security purposes. Driver’s licenses, passports, and military IDs are appropriate examples of official IDs.
Regular school attendance is crucial for student success, and we are committed to ensuring all students have the opportunity to learn and thrive. Missing just 10% of school — just two days a month — negatively affects a student’s academic performance. When students reach six (6) or more days absent from school they will be invited to attend our Attendance Recovery Program. These are after-school sessions to make up for missed instructional time. This will help them stay on track with their coursework and avoid falling behind. Student may also choose for other After-School Academic offerings, such as staying with a teacher, to make up for missed instructional time.
Benefits of Attending After-School Sessions:
- Catch up on missed classwork and assignments
- Receive personalized assistance from teachers
- Improve academic performance and understanding
Luther Jackson MS has partnered with School Specialty to provide families the opportunity to order a supply kit to begin the 2025-26 school year.
The sale will run now until June 22nd. We encourage you to purchase this kit, as it contains the basic supplies necessary for your child to be prepared for school in August. The cost for one kit is $32.
Please visit www.shopttkits.com Our School Account # is 94047
A QR code is also available QR Code SK
Kits will be labeled with your child’s name on it and delivered to the school.
Pick up will be determined once our Open House dates have been set.
Teachers will also provide students and families a list of “specific” supplies that may be necessary for their class and/or projects.
Any questions about the sale, please contact Karen Bryan, Finance Technician
kabryan@fcps.edu
 If you are a family who uses the kiss and ride line in the mornings of Luther Jackson, you are aware that our space to drop off your students safely is limited. When we work together, the kiss and ride line can work safely and smoothly. To help with the end of this school year and moving into next year, I am making two requests and one requirement.
Requests: (See green arrows)
- Pull as far forward into the kiss and ride line as you can before stopping to drop your student off. This will allow more students to be dropped off at the same time and allow the line before the drop off zone to move more quickly.
- Only turn right out of the parking lot onto Gallows Road. This will allow the line after the drop off zone to exit the school more quickly.
Requirements: (see red Xs)
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Do NOT drop your student off on Gallows Road. This is unsafe and is a driving violation. You can be ticketed for stopping on Gallows Road to drop off your student.
Please reach out to me if have any additional concerns or recommendations to keep our kiss and ride safe and running smoothly.
PFC E.J. Green (342395)
egreen@fcps.edu
Dear Parent or Guardian:
The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school- (June 11th). Medication left in the health room after that time will be destroyed. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student.
Lina Ezzeddine
School Health Aide
Phone: 703-204-8100 Luther Jackson Middle School
Health Department Employee Assigned to Jackson Middle School
Planning for Next Year’s Classes
We are in the process of planning student schedules for the upcoming school year. As part of this process, some students are being identified for additional support through intervention classes in areas such as language development, math, or literacy. These courses are designed to help students strengthen foundational skills and achieve academic success.
Student placement in intervention classes is based on several factors, including current grade level, academic progress, SOL scores, and literacy data. Families of students who are recommended for intervention supports will receive more information during the summer. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Mr. Zubieta.
End-of-Year Reminders
The last day of school is Wednesday, June 11! Please see some important reminders below:
- Remind your child to return all school library books and FCPS laptops.
- Check your child’s MySchoolBucks account and pay any balances.
- Pick up any medications your child has been taking at school. A parent/guardian must pick them up in person.
- Bookmark the 2025-26 school year calendar to be ready for next year.
Please contact our front office with any questions.
Summer Resources Help Students Stay Curious, Healthy, and Busy
FCPS’ Summer Resource Guide has activities and tips on a variety of subjects and interests from camps to health and safety resources. Be sure to check back over the summer, as more resources may be added.
Learning Doesn’t Take a Vacation — and Neither Does Fun!
FCPS’ Summer Learning webpage offers ideas and strategies for families to keep students curious until August. Summer is the perfect time to help your student explore new interests, reinforce concepts, and stay engaged!
Summer Meals for Students: Details Coming Soon
FCPS’ Summer Meal Service Program provides breakfast and lunch free of charge to all children aged 18 and younger. Check FCPS’ Food and Nutrition Services webpage and the USDA Meals Summer Meals for Kids Site Finder in mid-June for specific dates, times, and locations.
Please note that no meals will be served on the June 19 and July 4 holidays. If you have any questions regarding the Summer 2025 meal service, please email SummerMeals@fcps.edu or call 703-813-4800.
Free Virtual Mental Health Consultations for Parents and Secondary Students
This summer, the FCPS Office of Intervention and Prevention Services will offer free virtual Mental Wellness Consultations from June 23 through August 1. Any FCPS parent, or middle or high school student, will have an opportunity to schedule a 45-minute consultation with a school psychologist or school social worker by phone or videoconference. Learn more in the latest Healthy Minds blog.
Required Immunizations for Rising 7th and 12th Graders
Additional immunizations are required for students entering 7th and 12th grades:
- All students entering 7th grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations before the beginning of school: Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis booster (Tdap), Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY), and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.
- To meet the Tdap requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age seven or older.
- To meet the MenACWY requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 10 or older.
- As a parent/guardian, you may decide not to have your child receive the HPV vaccination. If that is the case, the school does not require documentation.
Please consider getting your child’s immunizations early so that they can attend school in the fall. Summer is a busy time for families and health care providers. As long as your child meets the age requirements listed above, they can be immunized at any time.
Local immunization clinics and additional resources are available on the FCPS Immunization Resources webpage and from the Fairfax County Health Department.
The VHSL has approved Girls Flag Football as a varsity sport for the 2025-26 school year!
If you are a rising 9th grader interested in trying out for the team at your high school, this FREE clinic opportunity is for you! Use the registration link to sign up now. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
Exciting news! SoCo Summer Strings is returning this summer! The camp will be hosted at South County Middle School from July 7-18, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM (weekdays only). Camp is open to all rising 5th-9th grade students with at least one year of experience on the violin, viola, cello, or bass. Students will participate in two large ensemble rehearsals, an instrument-specific technique class, and a sectional each day.
You can find more information and register for camp at www.schsorchestra.org/soco-summer-strings. Register early to save money and reserve your student’s spot!
See below for information about two different summer program opportunities available for rising 7th and 8th graders here at Luther Jackson:
How to Survive Middle School, July 30-31
VIP Camp Poe, July 1-31
 Registration is OPEN!...
A limited number of spots are available... CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
When students need to miss school, it is important for parents/guardians to communicate those absences with the school. This can be done by calling the attendance phone line at 703-204-8282.
Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.
Help your child succeed by encouraging them to attend as many days as possible, but do make sure your child stays home if they are sick. Visit FCPS’ website for information on when to keep your child at home.
If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify their teacher so that support can be provided if needed. Also, keep an open line of communication with your school's public health staff.
Read about how families can help form good attendance habits. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!
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