Rocket News October 1, 2021
We LOVE to LEARN every day!
From Ms. Linsley
- We celebrated College and Career Week at Jerry Ross with trivia, dress up days, and special morning announcements.
- Don't forget to sign up for Parent Teacher Conferences! We always are able to get 100% participation. You can sign up for an in person or a virtual conference on October 14th.
- October is Anti-Bullying Month. Mrs. Pape, our positive behavior coach, has been delivering presentations to all classes. We will have a special spirit week the last week of October.
- The Parent Group, CAFE, will be distributing chocolate boxes for our fall fundraiser next week. This is by far the most successful fundraiser of the year.
- Over 50 students received SPACE tickets today for showing growth in one or more of the five categories: socially, physically, academically, culturally, and emotionally.
- Tonight is the Crown Point High School Homecoming Game. Go Bulldogs!
From Mrs. Maynor
Hello Parents!
It’s that time of year again for group counseling! In previous years, we’ve had nothing but success and received a lot of positive feedback. The students really enjoyed participating and parents reported seeing a positive change for their child. Believe it or not, I already have several kids asking when we will be starting for this year!
Group counseling involves students working on shared tasks and developing supportive relationships in a small group setting. It is an efficient, effective, and positive way of providing direct service to students with academic, career and social/emotional developmental issues and situational concerns. By allowing individuals to develop insights into themselves and others, group counseling makes it possible for more students to achieve healthier personal adjustment, cope with the stress of a rapidly changing and complex environment, and learn to communicate and cooperate with others. Most important, it shows students that they are NOT ALONE!
When we return from Fall Break, we will be having the following groups:
· Worry Warriors: Dealing with anxiety
· Self-Regulation: Working on ability to manage emotions and behaviors
If you feel that your child would benefit from participating in any of these groups, please contact me! I am looking forward to another great year and so excited to work with the students!
Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Pumpkins can be delivered to the front entrance until October 25th.
Judging will take place Tuesday, October 26th.
All pumpkins can go home Oct. 27th - 29th.
All pumpkins must be taken home by 3:30 pm Oct. 29th.
Categories for decorating:
Spooky, Book Character, Superhero, Pretty, Funny, Yummy (decorated like a food item)
Rules:
No cutting into or hollowing of real pumpkins. Any leaking, oozing or spoiling pumpkins will be discarded.
Fake pumpkins encouraged.
Be sure to have items secure to your pumpkin and your pumpkin is stable and balanced.
Your name and homeroom must be securely attached to your pumpkin.
Club Schedule for the Week
Monday: Student Council at 8:05 am and Spell Bowl until 4:45 pm
Tuesday: Run Club until 4:45 pm
Wednesday: Spell Bowl until 4:45 pm
Thursday: Run Club until 4:45 pm and Art Club until 5:00 pm
Friday - Rocket Boosters at 8:15 am
Food Services
Upcoming Events/Dates to Remember
October 14th - Distance Learning Day/ Parent Teacher Conferences
October 20-22 - Fall Break- No School
Before/After School Care
Visit here for information about Before/After School Care available at Jerry Ross Elementary.
Community Advocates for Educations Parent Group (Cafe)
Midwest Open Gym Night October 2nd
Are you looking for a way to help your children burn off some energy on Saturday nights?! Well, you're in luck! For only $10, you can drop off your kids at Midwest Gymnastics for 2 hours! Be on the lookout for a flyer next week with all dates and times. First session is Saturday, October 2nd, from 7-9pm. You must pre-register a minimum of 2 hours prior to the event here: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=512702
Search for the event: Winfield/Jerry Ross Fundraiser Open Gym
Thank you for your support!!