JSE Tracks
Principal's End Of Year News
JSE Monthly Attributes:
Characteristic of a Successful Learner (CSL): Self Advocate
Bucket-Filling Trait: Confidence
#BearcatPride
Greetings, JSE Families,
It's crazy to think we have reached the end of our school year, our last full week! It sure has been another memorable one for us all and for us as a school family, it has made us that much stronger together!
I believe you can never say thank you or highlight people's hard-work enough SOOO one huge THANK YOU to our STUDENTS, to YOU, and to our TEACHERS for taking care of one another, working together with virtual learning, and sharing the positive! Take care of one another, and continue to spread joy and kindness wherever you can.
To our 5th graders, always remember "YOU are loved at JSE!" We are so very proud of you and will miss you. We can't wait to celebrate our 5th graders next Tuesday!
We have a short week next week with our last day on Wednesday, the 26th. We will celebrate our students with a picnic and Kona Ice! Feel free to send with your child a towel or small blanket! Please let your child know if they will eat JSE's brown bag lunch or bring a lunch from home, we would like to be prepared with a number of lunches to prepare by Monday.
Thank you for allowing us the privilege of working with your child this year. We are grateful for them and for you.
Very Sincerely,
Mrs. Barnes
Principal
Congratulations to Mrs. Miller! You will be MISSED!
Get your Yearbook while supplies last!
2020-21 Memories: If you did not pre-order a yearbook, we have some available for 15$ now in the main office! Your child will want to join our annual yearbook signing day! Please email Mrs. Rittel to reserve one and make sure we still have them before you send in your money. brittel@unin.k12.in.us
Next Week's Student End of Year Activities
Monday: Young Author's Day, Student Year Book Signing *yearbooks still available
Tuesday: WHS Senior Walk Through and 5th graders will follow!, 5th grade celebration
Wednesday: Classroom End of Year Awards and Celebration of Accomplishments
Lunch Picnic on the JSE Lawn: Our JSE Cafe will make brown bag lunches with the following included:
Ham Sandwich
Goldfish
Raisins
Carrots
Cheese Stick
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Choice of Milk
Your child may choose to bring a lunch from home. Please discuss this with your child and we will be asking for their choice to have a lunch from school or bring a lunch from home at the end of next week.
You may also send a towel for them sit on at our picnic!
In the afternoon, PTO will host the Kona Ice Truck and music to celebrate JSE friendships and accomplishments from the school year!
5th Grade Family Announcements:
*Mr. Goeringer has sent several emails with details surrounding your child's transition to middle school, let us know if you have not received these messages.
May 12th 4-6PM Interested in band: Ms. Bessey, the Band Director at the Middle School is hosting an instrument try out night in the High School Band room for 5th graders interested in band next year. It is May 12 from 4-6pm.
Washington D.C. Trip Information sent home, contact Mallory Lucas, mlucas@union.k12.in.us
May 18th 9am 5th grade visits UTMS
May 25th 5th grade Class Celebration
August 9th UTMS Open house from 5-7PM. They will have the opportunity to meet teachers, test lockers, walk the building, meet Mr. Goeringer!
Bridge the summer learning gap!
To bridge the summer learning gap, please consider the following fun learning activities this summer:
- Local Library Summer Reading Programs
- Learning Website Links: CLICK HERE
- Read for 20 every day to accomplish summer reading goals!
Always mixed emotions at the end of the schoolyear!
UTSC 2021-22 Transfer Tuition Student Information
UTSC 2021-22 Transfer Tuition Student Information
The Union Township School Board has announced the number of transfer tuition students they will accept by school and grade level for the 2021-2022 school year. Applications are due on or before June 25, 2021 and can be found under Parent Information/Forms and here.
For more information, please call (219) 759-2531.
From the desk of JSE Nurse, Mrs. Maniszko: Masks and COVID-19 Positive Cases
Please continue to call the school to report if your child tests positive or if you have a positive case in your home. This will help us to monitor close contacts and daily attendance.
PTO NEWS: Our PTO is still in action!
- Did you know you can email the PTO at johnsimatovichpto@gmail.com with any questions or volunteering information you need?
- PTO Meetings are virtual with our PTO board this year.
- Check out Many Community Events below
Important Dates:
May 25 5th Grade Classroom Celebration
May 26 Picnic Lunch, send a towel to sit on
May 26 Last Student Day Report Card Available PTO celebrates us with the Kona Ice Truck!
Wear your Bearcat Spirit Wear on Fridays!
Harmony Parent Portal LINK: https://sis.union.k12.in.us/familyaccess.nsf/hello.xsp
Introducing the New HangBanners Club!
Are you interested in helping support our local athletic teams!? If so, please see the below message introducing the HangBanners Club, dedicated to helping all Wheeler athletics!
A new booster club is beginning to support our athletic teams.
The goals of the club:
Raise money to purchase uniforms and equipment for ALL Wheeler sports.
Bring the community together to boost support for the teams.
We hope you’ll join us to learn how you can help make a positive impact on Wheeler Athletics.
The HangBanners Club needs help, so while making a cash donation is appreciated; we also need people to help work events, collect tickets, and help assist in the concession stands.
For more information or interest contact: Jim Alvarez at jimalvarez1@gmail.com
Registration Now Open For UT Swim Club!
The UT Swim Club is offering a FREE trial for those who would like to see what the club has to offer!
Click HERE for more details, and click the link below to register!
Wheeler Youth League Golf Outing!
The 1st Annual Golf Outing to support Wheeler Youth Sports is taking place in June!
For more information, please click HERE!
Join our UTSC Team: Job Opportunities
Want to work at Union Township Schools? If so, please take a look at the below postings or click the UTSC Corporation website HERE:
- Bus Aide/Bus Substitute Driver- Interested applicants should email Superintendent John Hunter at jhunter@union.k12.in.us
- Substitute Custodian/Substitute Kitchen Dishwasher- Interested applicants should email Leigh Barnes at lbarnes@union.k12.in.us
You are always welcome at JSE!
Please let us know how we can strengthen our partnership with you!
Feel free to contact me anytime! Very Sincerely, Mrs. Barnes
Leigh Barnes, Principal ext 3001
Barb Rittel, Secretary ext 3000
Lisa Morton, Home School Advisor ext 3003
Kathy Maniszko, School Nurse ext 3002
Email: lbarnes@union.k12.in.us
Website: http://jsimatovich.union.k12.in.us/
Location: 424 West 500 North, Valparaiso, IN, United States
Phone: (219)759-2508
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/JSEPTO/
Twitter: @JSimatovichElem