JSE Tracks
2022-23 School Year :: March 6, 2023
A Message from Mrs. Hankins
Thank you so much to all of the families that volunteered, donated, and came out to support our Dr. Seuss Reading Night Thursday. I loved seeing families read, play, and craft together. I know my own children really loved the event. These nights are always so special and I appreciate all of the hard work that goes in to spreading the joy of reading to our community!
We also appreciate the flexibility and understanding of having to have an eLearning (asynchronous) Day on Friday. It sure was getting icy and slick, and I, personally, appreciate our Central Office and School Board for helping make those tough decisions and keeping our drivers (bus, students, families, and staff) safe. It's so amazing to be in a corporation that acts on their mission statement: Every Student, Every Day.
This week is the final week in the grading period for the third nine weeks. We will be heading to the quarter of school (can you believe it?!) next week. Keep up the hard work and growth mindset!
Have a wonderful week,
~ Mrs. Hankins
~March Successful Learner Traits ~
Act Responsibly
Breakfast with the Principal
Except When They Don't
February Successful Learners
Serenity Kegebein
Taylor Driver
Jana Bouzerra
Izzabelle Lopez
Tallulah Young
Aria Cesak
Ava Geary-Romer
Kayson Hawkins
Juan Camarena
Karmabella Johnson
Eleanor Bigham
Jackson Gurgon
~ Next Week Important Events ~
Spring School Picture Day March 14
Picture Day for John Simatovich Elementary School is scheduled for Tuesday, March 14 and this event's Order Code is 77168DF.
Thank you for volunteering to be the Picture Day Coordinator! Use the information above and the tools on the website below to promote your school's Picture Day.
Please note, only those who have preordered will be photographed. Online ordering closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before Picture Day. Please send all students who ordered to the camera to get their picture taken. If you feel some parents/guardians expect their children to be photographed but forgot to order, please send those students to the camera as well.
Picture Day is coming up on 3/14/23! You must preorder for your child's photograph to be taken. Online ordering closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before Picture Day. Order here: https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/77168DF
~ Principal's Challenges ~
Junior Principal for a Day Winners!
Our February Challengers got to be Junior Principal's for the Day on Tuesday, February 28.
Principal Spencer
Principal Benson
Principal Davies
Principal Taylor
Principal Geary-Romer
Principal Smallwood
Principal Rocha
Principal Sulich
Principal's Passing Out Birthday Treats for February Birthdays
Working Hard and Being Awesome
~ Library News ~
Stracks Receipts due March 24
Dr. Seuss Reading Night
Kindergarten Round Up
Thursday, April 13 from 5:30-6:30 we will have a round up night for families to come in and complete the registration information, get a quick tour, and get the packets as well.
During Round-Up we will not need your child for screening yet. Your child does not need to attend during this week, as it is for paperwork completion.
There will be more information regarding your children coming in for screenings coming soon.
~ Indiana Testing Information ~
Attn 2nd and 3rd Grade Families
UTSC Second and Third Graders will be taking IREAD-3 next week. Families, please check the schedule below. It is imperative your child come to school as each test builds on one another.
The IREAD test provides us with information about how your child reads regarding phonics and vocabulary, literature comprehension, and nonfiction comprehension. Our teachers since kindergarten prepare our students for skills for reading, and this is a great chance to show off their skills.
Third Grade Testing Schedule: Tuesday, March 7 and Wednesday, March 8
Second Grade Testing Schedule: Thursday, March 9 and Friday, March 10.
NWEA Spring Testing Window K-5
Attn 3rd- 5th Grade Families
Please see the schedule below. Again, attendance is important because each of these tests require the prerequisite to be completed. Check your calendars now and please do not plan any vacations around this time.
Third Grade Schedule: 4/25, 4/27, 4/28, 5/2, and 5/4
Fourth Grade Schedule: 4/17, 4/19, 4/21, 4/26, 4/28, and 5/8
Fifth Grade Schedule: 4/18, 4/20, 4/24, 5/1, 5/3, and 5/9
Thank you for your cooperation in getting these completed!
~ JSE PTO News ~
Fun Fair Committee
You'll help organize and execute the fun fair. This can be behind the scenes, during the event, where ever and whenever possible!
If you are interested, please check out the group on Facebook.
~ Breakfast and Lunch Menu ~
~ UTSC Community News ~
4th Annual Porter County Special Education Resource Fair
Childcare provided. Please enter Door 1.
Wednesday, Apr 12, 2023, 05:30 PM
Chesterton High School, South 11th Street, Chesterton, IN, USA
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