J. P. Elder Middle School

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For the first time in six years Elder took a NV SA choir to contest and they shocked us all by bringing home a plaque!
We received a 2,2,1 on stage and a 1,1,2 in sight reading. We missed a Sweepstakes by one judge!
Please help us congratulate these ladies.

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Last Friday, 20 of our advanced students auditioned for the TMEA Region 30 MS Mariachi. 12 of our students earned a spot.They will have the opportunity to participate in a concert featuring our region's best musicians.Thank you Mrs.Dominguez & Mr.Escamilla for this accomplishment

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🎉For the first time in Elder history the Non-Varsity Tenor Bass Choir earned Sweepstakes! This is also Miss Kresta’s first time in her career to receive 🏆Sweepstakes!
👏Please help us congratulate these gentlemen, they have worked so diligently for this moment!

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📚It’s Scholastic Book Fair time! From March 10-14, come experience the excitement all over again with your kids. Remember, what starts at the Book Fair stays with you forever. Every purchase benefits our school. https://t.co/fXUNd09cki

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JP Elder History!!!
Elder's Chamber 🎻Orchestra performed at the Region 30 Concert and Sight Reading Contest, and received a 🏆first division sweepstakes, the highest score possible! Please 👏congratulate these amazing student musicians on their historic accomplishment!

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FREE physicals will be conducted by JPS 🧑‍⚕️physicians for any current 6th grade - 11th grade FWISD student interested in playing 🏈⚽️🏀🏐sports during the 2025-26 school year.
📋PHYSICAL FORMS AVAILABLE IN THE MAIN OFFICE.
📅Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 🚍Transportation provided.

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Mercy in the Community
Saturday, April 12, 2025 | 10am - 2pm
See flyers for more details.

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Thank you Nurse Pack and Tarrant County Public Health for administering 99 doses of vaccines to our students at the 2025 JP Elder vaccine round up!

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This year we had nearly 80 students register and run the 2025 Cowtown 5k race. Congratulations yearlings! These students not only received a shirt and medal, they also got a free pair of running shoes.

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Mobile Diaper Distribution
Saturday, March 1, 2025 @ 9am

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Happy Valentine's Day!
Thank you to all the mom's who attended Muffins with Mom this morning, it was great to see you all again.
Special thanks to our guest speakers, Mr. Guerrero, Ms. Houston, Ms. Valeria Ibarra and Ms. Angie Quintero.

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🎉CONGRATULATIONS to our ♥️February Students of the Month!
Thank you Mrs. V Ibarra with CIS for acknowleding our students.
🌟6th Grade winner: Daniel T.
🌟7th Grade winner: Karen Z. (not pictured)
🌟8th Grade winner: Jacoby K.

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Congratulations to Ms. Kresta for being voted, by her piers, as the Outstanding Teacher of the Year. Ms. Kresta has always worked hard to expand her positive impact on students at Elder. This year, she has worked many hours to make sure our Advisory is organized and runs mooth.

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Reminder!
TIP & TELPAS parent meeting TOMORROW, Tuesday, February 4th at 6pm.

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CONGRATULATIONS to our January Students of the Month!
🤩 Thank you Mrs. V Ibarra with CIS for acknowleding our students.
🌟6th Grade winner: Star C.
🌟7th Grade winner: Alaina K.
🌟8th Grade winner: Delia P.

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Benchmark 📋testing will take place Monday, Feb 3rd - Thursday, Feb 6th. Students must bring their 💻MacBooks AND 🔌chargers everyday.
Please get some 😴rest, eat 🍳breakfast, and arrive on ⏰time.

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JP Elder cheerleaders competed last Saturday morning against other FWISD cheer teams and placed FIRST in their division.
Geraldine Lopez won 3rd place in 7th grade best jumper.
Tily Rios won 2nd place in 8th grade best tumbler.
Mia Contreras won 3rd place in 8th grade best jumper

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TELPAS Parent Meeting
Tuesday, Feb. 4 | 6pm

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Attendance Recovery for this Saturday, Jan 11th has been cancelled. Please see flyer below for new dates.

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JCC is hosting our Winter Dance, Wednesday, December 18 from 3:30-5:30pm
Buy your tickets, don't miss out!