JSE Tracks January 6th
We are Lil' BEARCATS!
JSE Monthly Attributes:
Characteristic of a Successful Learner (CSL): Demonstrating Perseverance
Bucket-Filling Trait: Forgiving
A warm welcome back Monday at JSE!
Happy New Year JSE Families!
I hope you all had a wonderful holiday! Students were all smiles coming in when they saw their teachers and I received many hugs greeting them at the door!
We jumped right back into learning and setting goals for the new year. Students have already set their AR goals and many got a jump start over the break. Our students will take the STAR reading and math winter benchmark assessments later this month and report cards will be available for the 2nd grading period this Thursday. As always should you have questions regarding your child's academic performance please do not hesitate to contact your child's teacher or me. Report card information and STAR benchmarks provide us with individual student growth information and focus areas to inform our instruction.
If your email, phone number or cell phone carrier changed over break, please let our office know asap. This is one of the ways we inform you of delays, school closings and other important information.
Welcome Back! Come visit us for lunch with your child in the new year!
Very Sincerely,
Leigh Barnes
Principal
Ms. Melton's Class was awarded INSPIRE3 Grant to share books with the community!
PTO News
- PTO is planning an incredible assembly for our kids! The renowned Brown's Music Bus will be coming to JSE in February!
- Be looking for information regarding our annual Free Family Elementary Fitness Night at WHS!
- Did you know you can email the PTO at johnsimatovichpto@gmail.com with any questions or volunteering information you need?
- PTO Meetings usually occur the first Tuesday of each month at 6PM. Please consider attending the meetings this year, every JSE parent is welcome and encouraged to attend!
Important Dates:
January 9 Report Card Available
February 6 Progress Report
February 14-17 President's Day No school/Snow Make-Up Day if needed
February 21 Free PTO Elementary Fitness Night at WHS
Wear your Bearcat Spirit Wear on Fridays!
You are always welcome at JSE!
Please let us know how we can strengthen our partnership with you!
Leigh Barnes, Principal ext 3001 lbarnes@union.k12.in.us
Barb Rittel, Secretary ext 3000 brittel@union.k12.in.us
Lisa Morton, Home School Advisor ext 3003 lmorton@union.k12.in.us
Kathy Maniszko, School Nurse ext 3002 kmaniszko@union.k12.in.us
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