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How To Prepare for 7th Grade

By: Vi Moore, Journalist
It's a weird transition from 6th grade to 7th grade. You and your friends are split up into different classes and you're forced to make new friends. You'll have 8 separate classes and will have to remember the materials for the class (including homework), where the class is, and what day the class is. And choosing where to sit at lunch is a whole new challenge. But it doesn't have to be that bad, though. Here are a couple tips to help you prepare for 7th grade and the middle school experience.
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Choir and Music Participation Lab

By: Adelaida Romero, Journalist
March is Music in Our Schools month, the month where we recognize the importance of music in schools. LJMS currently has four music electives, so in honor of it being March, why don't we talk about them?
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Spring Track and Field At Luther Jackson Middle School

By: Miller Stevenson, Journalist
Here are some details about the upcoming Spring Track and Field at Luther Jackson Middle School!
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LJMS Engineering Department Receives Program Excellence Award

LJMS Engineering Department Receives Program Excellence Award

By: Vi Moore, Journalist
On Thursday, March 7, 2024, Luther Jackson Middle School’s Engineering Department received the International Technology and Engineering Educator’s Association (ITEEA) Program Excellence Award.
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TSA Qualifies for State

By: Adelaida Romero, Journalist
The Luther Jackson Middle School TSA team has completed the qualifiers and is moving onto state! Wonder how they did it or just what TSA is? This article covers everything you should know about TSA and our victory!
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Cheerleading Interest Meeting for FCHS

By: Adelaida Romero, Journalist
Cheerleading can be fun, and with an interest meeting for cheerleading at FCHS coming up, it'll be great to know a few more things before flying into the world of cheer!
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LJMS Valentine’s Day Dance

By: Vi Moore, Journalist
Here are five things that you need to know before attending the Valentines Day Dance!
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Lexia at LJ

By: Liam Eckerman, Journalist
Lexia is a website program designed to help kids with their English skills. This year, Lexia is required for all students at our school.
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The LJMS Cross Country Team

By: Liam Eckerman, Journalist
LJMS has a brand new cross country team this year!
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Media Communications Elective

By: Sabrina Remy, Journalist
If you're trying to figure out what electives to take, one that students highly recommend is Media Communications.
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LJMS Fine Arts Day

LJMS Fine Arts Day

By: Yash Kini, Journalist
It's that time of the year again! Fine Arts Day is back at LJMS, and the entire music department is extremely eager to put on a memorable show for the entire school!
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https://www.theguardian.com/education/2022/sep/14/california-later-school-start-times-law-teens-sleep

School Should Start Later

By: Rose McLellan, Journalist
Should school start later? Yes, for several reasons.
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