Where Them "Fans" At? All students and staff should wear their "They Not Like Us" shirts or purple and gold to show you are a "fan" of CJD as we begin our ACAP State Assessment!We've Got Our Boots on the Ground!!
Also, parents please make sure your children go to sleep on time while we are testing. Additionally, make sure they eat breakfast daily. Students must be on campus every day tomorrow, 4/8 through Tuesday, 4/15 no later than 8:00 am. We need 100% attendance. NO PURSES, BOOK BAGS, or CELLPHONES should be brought.
Please encourage our students DAILY to do their best! We will give you all their state results from the ACAP when they come back and we expect to see growth and/or proficiency from EVERY child!
Registration is now open for the April Food Box Giveaway. Scan the QR Code to Register for a food box.
CJD Parents: We need 100% attendance for the mandatory ACAP assessment. We will be rewarding students for perfect attendance with a celebration after testing. Additionally, students must be present to qualify for the 100 dollar visa gift card reward! Thus, please ensure 4/7-4/15 students are present EVERY DAY!! Students must be on campus no later than 8:00 am.
Good morning CJD: Reminder that tutoring officially ends TODAY, Thursday, 4/3, for the remainder of the year. Thank you for allowing our scholars to participate in our program! Please ensure by tomorrow that students know how to get home and are picked up by 3:30 pm if they are a car rider. Thank again!
ACAP Parent Updates and Reminders.
1. The ACAP Digital Device Policy is coming home today, 4/3. Please read carefully and ensure that your child complies.
2. Students should leave their book bags, cellphones, and purses at home during testing. Any items that are brought will have to be placed outside in the hall per state guidelines. They will not be monitored and we are not responsible so please ensure the items stay at home.
3. Students with full 100% attendance during testing will receive an incentive (reward). Students MUST be present every day of testing (April 7-15) by 8:00 am. No tardies.
CJD family we are asking for donations for next week's ACAP testing. There are 305 students and we have 4 days of testing. Each day we will give out the following and thus are in need. Donations will be accepted up until Monday, 4/7.
Items Requested:
• Peppermints
• Multipack bags with different varieties of snacks like Starburst, Skittles, Chocolates, Airheads, etc.
• Miniature waters
• Juices (Caprisun or Koolaid brand)
• Cheese crackers
• Peanut butter crackers
• Fruit snacks
Good afternoon CJD: Tutoring officially ends tomorrow, Thursday, 4/3, for the remainder of the year. Thank you for allowing our scholars to participate in our program!
Secondly, please refer to the CHEERLEADER TRYOUT information below for our 6th- 8th graders.
TRYOUT DATES:
APRIL 7-11, 2025
TIME: 3:45PM - 6:00PM
LOCATION: Fairfield High Preparatory School
*Packets are in the main office.
This Friday, 4/4 we will kick off our ACAP week with our "boots on the ground." Faculty and students should dress in theme. A few ideas are cowboy/cowgirl hats, jeans, scarfs, belts, boots, etc. Best dressed will win 10 Tiger Bucks!! We're also still accepting drink and snack donations! Thanks in advance!
School Closure - Monday, March 31, 2025 is an E-Learning Day.
Read the attached flyer for details.
CJD Staff and Parents: We need your help. We are asking for donations for snacks to help motivate and reward our students as we prepare for our ACAP blitz week. Please send by your students tomorrow or this week individually wrapped snacks, candy, or individual juices. Label them with the grade level they are to be distributed to. We will use these snacks as rewards for excellence as we continue to prepare to "Show Up and Show Out" on our test. We've got "our boots on the ground."
CJD Staff and Parents: We need your help. We are asking for donations for snacks to help motivate and reward our students as we prepare for our ACAP blitz week. Please send by your students tomorrow or the Monday when they return from spring break individually wrapped snacks, candy, or individual juices. Label them with the grade level they are to be distributed to. We will use these snacks as rewards for excellence as we continue to prepare to "Show Up and Show Out" on our test. We've got "our boots on the ground."
Are you in need of a second chance and employment? Make plans to attend the Second Chance - Jefferson County Hiring Fair on April 15th. See the attached flyer for details.
Are you seeking employment or a change in employment? Make plans to attend the Birmingham Career Fair = March 21, 2025. See flyer for details.
CJD Parents: Tomorrow is the last day to turn in the UHOPE Summer Forms to the main office. Please send it if you have not already done so.
CJD Parents and Students: CJD students can no longer go to the high school after school. Students must meet their siblings on top of the hill, not at the high school. If students are caught on campus, disciplinary actions will take place. No exceptions. Thank you for assisting us in this matter.
Please come out and enjoy Resources at Railroad, on March 18, 2025 from 4:00pm-6:00pm; there will be loads of fun, door prizes, food vendors, live performances and so much more!
Greetings CJD Parents,
Don’t miss out on this year’s C J Donald yearbook! The deadline to order is March 20th. The yearbook includes individual portraits, team sports, clubs, and special events. Thank you for supporting our school and making this year’s yearbook a success! The cost is $25. Cash only. A receipt will be provided.
Good morning CJD staff!
We will start promptly at 8:00 am in the media center. Please be seated by 7:55 am in the media center. District leaders may stop in throughout the day. Let’s have a great day building our professional capacity!!
CORRECTION FROM THE PREVIOUS POST. Please type or select "C. J. Donald Middle school" to start the survey when you click the link below:
CJD Parents: Please click the link below to take a School Climate Survey to help inform our school. When you click the link below type or select "C. J. Donald Middle" then start the survey. Thank you for your participation in improving our school!!
https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/274672/p39885
CJD Parents: Please click the link below to take a School Climate Survey to help inform our school. When you click the link below type or select "Fairfield City Board of Education" then start the survey. Thank you for your participation in improving our school!!
https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/274672/p39885