NEWS FROM THE NEST
NOVEMBER, 2014 EDITION
A Message From Principal Palmer
The JVES students, parents, and community members have certainly been busy over the last several weeks. We have successfully navigated Trunk or Treat (thanks PTA), Halloween, Faculty Professional Development Day, Election Day, and some very cold weather. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the parent volunteers who have donated their time working with students in the classrooms. Your support is greatly appreciated. Also, thank you to those families that have supported the PTA Fall Fundraiser as these funds go directly towards instruction. We are lucky to live, work, and learn in such a supportive community!
The teachers have also been very busy finalizing grades on Engrade and entering grades and comments on student report cards. Yes, the first marking period ended on October 31, 2014 and first marking period report cards will be distributed at the end of the day on November 13, 2014. Please take a look at the following information regarding homework and report card grades. Hopefully, this information will answer any questions you may have. As always, Thanks so much for your continued support!
Homework and Report Card Grades
Did you know that homework accounts for 10%-15% of your child’s report card grade? Students that take responsibility for completing their homework each night perform much better in school. Homework expectations reinforce the importance of learning and also aids in developing conscientious learners. Here are a few suggestions in supporting your child with homework.
- Homework is assigned to reinforce and practice the skills or concepts taught throughout the school day. Homework also provides feedback to the teachers as to which concepts may be causing student confusion. Please provide your students with a quiet place to complete their homework independently. Upon completion, review of your child’s homework will aid him/her with correction of errors.
- Homework should be done at the same level of quality as class work. If you think your child’s work is messy or incomplete, have them do the work over. We are trying to hold our students to a high standard and we want to strive for this standard in the completion of all work.
- Positive work habits are being developed so your child will continue with success throughout his/her schooling. All written responses should encompass complete sentences with correct spelling and punctuation.
- Accountability leads to success! Be sure to check your student’s homework each night. This will help you see what areas they may be struggling with. When a student knows that a parent/guardian will hold them accountable, they will do a better job completing all work.
Report cards will be distributed on Thursday, November 13, 2014. Understandably, children are excited about their first report card of the school year. Here are some helpful hints to keep in mind:
- Report cards are designed to be an official communication of academic progress between school and home. Please be sure to take the time to review this document with your student. Thoroughly reviewing this document says a great deal to children when parents take the time to share in their child’s success.
- Try to maintain a positive outlook regarding this report. Although you are encouraged to identify goals for improvement, it is equally important to celebrate areas of success.
- All Baltimore County elementary schools will be closed on Friday, November 14, 2014 so that parents may have a convenient opportunity to conference with teachers. Students accompanying parents to school on conference day must be supervised by parents at all times.
- Remember that first grade students will not receive a report card at the completion of the first marking period. Instead, parents must schedule a conference with their student’s teacher.
All students are required to bring back their report card envelopes signed by a parent/guardian. Envelopes are expected back in school on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 or envelopes may be returned to teachers following the conference.
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BCPS Lighthouse Schools
Follow the journey of the BCPS Lighthouse schools at http://lighthouse.bcps.org. This new Web site will be dedicated to showcasing the work and changes that are happening at the 10 elementary Lighthouse schools. Some features of the Web site include:
A blog with reflections from administrators, teachers, and students, including our own third grade student, Dhruv G.
A journey page to follow stakeholders from each Lighthouse school throughout the year.
A learning page with pictures and video clips showing examples of learner-centered environments.
A social media page that pulls all the Tweets tagged with the Lighthouse hashtag #BCPSLH.
VISITATION SCHEDULE
- Monday, November 17 - Grade 5
- Tuesday, November 18 - PS 3's, PK and Grade 2
- Wednesday, November 19 - KG and Grade 4
- Thursday, November 20 - Grades 1 and 3
- Friday, November 21 - Grandparents' Day
Visitation for all grades and Grandparents' Day (except PK) will be from 9:30-11:00 AM. PK is an afternoon class; therefore, visitation is from 1:30-3:00 PM. REMINDER: All visitors must be checked in at the office.
On Monday through Thursday, please feel free to park next door at the Maryland Fish and Game. We ask that you DO NOT park at the beginning of their driveway, or along the driveway. Please park to the right side of their parking lot and not in front of their building. They are kind enough to allow us use of their parking lot and we would like to continue to have a good relationship with them. On Friday, Grandparents' Day, our staff will be parking at the Fish and Game so that grandparents can park in any of our three lots!
We look forward to seeing each and everyone of you for an exciting week of visitation!
School Visitors and the Raptor System
- 11/3/14 - Joppa View closes at 12:35 PM for professional development.
- 11/4/14 - Election Day - Joppa View is closed.
- 11/5/14 - KG (Gugliotta & Firey) field trip to Cromwell Valley, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM.
- 11/6/14 - Chess Club, 8:15 AM. Members only.
- 11/6/14 - Grade 2 field trip to Sharp's at Waterford Farm, 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
- 11/6/14 - National Elementary Honor Society Meeting, 4:00-5:00 PM. Members only.
- 11/6/14 - 5TH Grade Farewell Committee Meeting, 6:30 PM.
- 11/7/14 - KG (Buckingham) field trip to Cromwell Valley, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM.
- 11/13/14 - Distribution of Report Cards.
- 11/13/14 - Preschool 3's and PreK Conference Day - no school for Preschool 3's and PreK students.
- 11/13/14 - Chess Club, 8:15 AM. Members only.
- 11/13/14 - Lifetouch - fall picture make-up day.
- 11/14/14 - Elementary Conference Day - Joppa View is closed for all students.
- 11/17/14 thru 11/21/14 - American Education Week.
- 11/17/14 - 5TH Grade Farewell Fundraiser at The Greene Turtle, 5:00-10:00 PM.
- 11/20/14 - Chess Club, 8:15 AM. Members only.
- 11/20/14 - Open Door Open House, 4:30-5:30 PM.
- 11/25/14 - Magnet schools application deadline.
- 11/27/14 thru 11/28/14 - Thanksgiving Holiday. Joppa View is closed for all students.
- 12/1/14 - Night of Innovation, 6:00-8:00 PM. Details will be forthcoming!
- 12/2/14 - Chess Club Chess Match at Essex ES, 4:30-6:30 PM.
- 12/2/14 - PTA Executive Board meeting, 6:30-8:00 PM.
- 12/4/14 - Chess Club, 8:15 AM. Members only.
- 12/4/14 - National Elementary Honor Society Meeting, 4:00-5:00 PM. Members only.
- 12/4/14 - 5TH Grade Farewell Committee Meeting, 6:30 PM.
- 12/8/14 - Student assembly - Winter Vocal Music Concert, 2:15 PM.
- 12/8/14 - Winter Vocal Music Concert, 7:00 PM.
- 12/11/14 - Chess Club, 8:15 AM. Members only.
- 12/12/14 - Joppa View closes at 12:35 PM for professional development.
- 12/15/14 - Student assembly - 5TH grade Instrumental Music Concert, 2:30 PM.
- 12/15/14 - 5TH grade Instrumental Music Concert, 7:00 PM (Students report at 6:30 PM).
- 12/18/14 - Chess Club, 8:15 AM. Members only.
- 12/22/14 - SNOW DATE for 5TH grade Instrumental Music Concert, 7:00 PM (Students report at 6:30 PM).
- 12/24/14 thru 1/4/15 - Christmas Holiday/Winter Break. Joppa View is closed for all students.
What Does Freedom Mean to My Family? Essay Contest
The American Legion Auxiliary Department of Maryland is sponsoring an essay contest for elementary and middle school students across the state, including those in Baltimore County Public Schools. The essay theme for 2014–2015 is What Does Freedom Mean to My Family? The contest begins on Saturday, November 1, 2014, and concludes on Sunday, February 1, 2015. To view the rules and information sheet and the national cover sheet, click on the link below. For more information, contact Linda Sarkisian, chair of the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Maryland, at 301-602-5276 or via e-mail at lindasarkisian@yahoo.com.
Staff Member of the Month - Ms. Baker
We would like to give a big WELCOME to our new art teacher, Ms. Baker! Ms. Baker attended Towson University for Art Education and German. After interning in Baltimore City and Howard County, she graduated and was hired by Baltimore County Public Schools. Joppa View Elementary School is her first teaching job! She loves photography, cooking, and snowboarding. Her other favorite types of art are printmaking, drawing, and painting. Ms. Baker owns a pet hedgehog named Mrs. Hedgy. She lives in the city of Hampden and absolutely loves it!
Email: abaker8@bcps.org
CONTACT US!
Email: jves1109@bcps.org
Website: joppaviewes.bcps.org
Location: 8727 Honeygo Boulevard, Perry Hall, MD 21128
Phone: 410-887-5065
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Joppa-View-Elementary/794445563905415
Twitter: @JoppaViewES