JSE Tracks
2022-23 School Year :: December 5, 2022
A Message from Mrs. Hankins
Families and friends,
Most notably, this Wednesday our own Lil' Bearcat Singers will be performing a Holiday program for grades K-2 and our JSE Choir at WHS. I hope to see many of you there as Mrs. Willis and the students have really worked diligently on perfecting their program. I can't wait!
NWEA Testing is also being conducted in our classrooms this week and next. We have two tests, Math and Reading, that we take three times a year. These tests are so beneficial in seeing our growth of our students and recognizing the hard work and growth mindsets they have already put in since August. I can't wait to see the evidence of all of that growth!
Have a very merry week,
Mrs. Hankins
Student Council Food Drive Winners
JSE Families collected a total of 1,324 items!
2nd Place: Mr. Dobitz' Class (with over 200 items!)
3rd Place: Mrs. Sullivan's Class (with over 100 items!)
Thank you to all families that donated! Maisie said it best while helping collect and count, "It feels really good to help others. I love the food drive!"
JSE Staff Update
We would also like to welcome back Ms. Ashley Byers to our Learning Loss position. This post is a great resource for our students to get that extra support and we are beyond thrilled that Ms. Byers has been able to return to us!
JSE Choir and K-2 Holiday Concert
Wednesday, Dec 7, 2022, 07:00 PM
Wheeler High School, West 300 North, Valparaiso, IN, USA
November's Successful Learners!
Kindergarten: Johnnie Forystek and Grayden Tolliver
First: Emmett Tamietto and Carter Watkins
Second: Virginia Scapin and Kiara Connelly
Third: Sofia Perez and Emily Zwierz
Fourth: Wesley Wilson and Kendra Benson
Fifth: Bella Guillen and Xander Martin
Thank you PTO, Henze's Bakery and Family Express!
Thursday's breakfast is being donated by Family Express. They will be providing donuts and water bottles to each student.
We are so appreciative of the love and support for our students!
Our Quality Character Traits for December Are:
Maintain Focus
Announcement of December winners will be January when we return from break.
Giving
Principal's Challenge
These are due December 15 and our Principal for a day will be December 19th.
Principal's for the Day
Junior Principals helped greet students, created announcements for our JSE News, passed out birthday treats, wrote positive notes to staff, and helped with our safety protocol.
Junior Principal Cole
Junior Principal Reese
Junior Principal Aria
Junior Principal Natasja
Junior Principal Jenna
Junior Principal Layla
Classroom Visits
Our junior principals passed out birthday treats and were able to peek in classes to see the great learning taking place.
They also saw Mrs. Asher's class working on a problem, and stopped by to help them work through the thinking.
JSE PTO News
JSE PTO Meeting
Tuesday, Dec 6, 2022, 06:00 PM
John Simatovich Elementary, West 500 North, Valparaiso, IN, USA
Holiday Shop Sign Ups
Culver's Give Back Night
Amazon Smile and JSE PTO
UTSC Community News
Union Township Youth Softball Registration
Registration for Union Township Youth Softball has opened. The recreational league is for students grades K-12. Online registration can be found at https://www.uniontwpsoftball.com.
Registration is from December 1, 2022 through January 31, 2023. Any registration after January 31 will incur a late fee of $25. Visit our Facebook page at UT Bearcats Softball for further details on season and schedule.
Breakfast and Lunch Menu
Be a part of our Team! (repeat)
Do you exhibit and support Teamwork, Responsibility, Academic Achievement, quality Character traits, Kindness, and work for Success? Our JSE team is looking for several positions and maybe you're ready to get on TRACK with us.
We are in search of:
- dishwasher from 10:45-1:45
- bus drivers 4 hours, 2 in the morning and 2 in the afternoon
- substitutes for teachers, aides, and bus drivers
- custodial and kitchen substitutes
If you are interested or know someone who might be, please send me an email.
Thank you,
~Mrs. Hankins
John Simatovich Elementary School
At JSE we are a child-centered community with dedicated adults that promote responsibility, self-confidence, social and academic skills, and a love of learning that are essential foundations for our children to reach their maximum potential.
We believe in our corporations mission statement of Every Child, Every Day!
Email: khankins@union.k12.in.us
Website: http://union.k12.in.us/JSE
Location: 424 West 500 North, Valparaiso, Indiana, United States
Phone: 219-759-2508
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Twitter: @JSimatovichElem