JSE Tracks
Principal's Weekly News, April 26, 2021
JSE Monthly Attributes:
Characteristic of a Successful Learner (CSL): Think Reflectively
Bucket-Filling Trait: Empathy
#BearcatPride!
Good afternoon, JSE Families,
It's hard to believe we are already wrapping up April! One of the end of year rewards for us all is to review with students their writing samples from the beginning of the year. It's a proud moment for all of our kids to realize their own growth and feel proud! From words to sentences, from sentences to paragraphs, from journals to book reports and from stories to research reports, I am so proud of the growth our students have made in the area of writing! Wait until you see their end of year writing, it will be one for the memory books!
Next week is Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week and we are looking forward to recognizing our incredible staff! PTO has planned a great week and will be sending information out to parents so you can help us celebrate them. Thank you in advance, we LOVE our JSE Staff!
3rd graders will test ILEARN through Thursday this week and 5th graders begin next week. Our 3rd graders are persevering and we are praising them for their efforts! They did a fun activity, received notes from our younger kiddos, and our news is all about them!
Today is the last day to order JSE/Wheeler Spirit Wear at the online link below.
Happy Spring,
Leigh Barnes
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.
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!
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.
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
Summer School Learning
Online Spirit Wear Store Open Now until April 26th! Get your Lil' Bearcat Gear!
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!
- Spirit Wear Online Store: Closes April 26th https://simatovich2021.itemorder.com/sale
- May: Staff/Teacher Appreciation Week, interested in helping let your PTO know!
- 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.
Attention Grades 3-5: April/May ILEARN Information
ILEARN Information: Our 3rd-5th grade teachers have started to discuss the assessments with our students, when they occur, and what they can expect. With that, please view the dates and resources below for you as a parent. We will begin the practice tests The short practice tests, this will help our students become familiar with the online platform and technology embedded questions. As always, please let me know if you have any questions regarding the assessments.
4th Grade Begins next week! Please ensure your child gets a good night rest, eats a healthy breakfast and is on time for school. We will test each morning promptly at 9am. Thank you!
ILEARN (3rd-5th):
The testing window: April 19th - May 14th.
Specific Testing Dates by Grade Level:
4th April 19th-26th
5th April 26th - May 3rd
3rd May 3rd-7th
https://www.doe.in.gov/assessment/ilearn
VIRTUAL STUDENTS: Students learning from home will have to be brought to school to take the state standardized testing. This will be arranged with Mrs. Barnes.
Important Dates:
April 12-26 Spirit Wear Store Open
April 26 3rd Grade Testing Week
May 3 5th Grade Testing Week
May 18 5th Graders visit UTMS
May 25 5th Grade Classroom Celebration
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
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- 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