JSE Tracks
Principal's Weekly News, November 8th
Keeping you informed of all the "tracks" we make at school and in our community!
JSE Monthly Attributes:
Characteristic of a Successful Learner (CSL): Think Interdependently
Bucket-Filling Trait: Gratitude
It's a great day to be a JSE Lil' Bearcat!
Good afternoon,
With progress reports going home last week, please be aware that it's this time of the school year that we embark on new grade level content. You may notice the work becomes more challenging. We also raise our expectations now that we are almost to the half way mark. We know our students will rise to the challenge and appreciate your support at home! If you have any questions or concerns regarding progress reports, please don't hesitate to reach out to your child's teacher.
This evening, our Spell Bowl competes. We thank the team and Mrs. Zaharias. We know they have worked hard and will represent JSE proudly! Our team includes Mason Bartlett, Savannah Hastings, Carsyn Jesuit, Jayce Mardis, Annelise Henry, Riley Luedtke, May Agne, Alex Moberly, Benjamin Moberly, Adam Borden, Khalessi Evensen, Layla Roberts, Samantha Silkett, Adelynn Hudson, Brooke Spencer, and Isabella Guillen.
On our news and in our classrooms, our kids have been discussing and sharing the meaning of gratitude. Below is a video shared on our news this week in preparation for our Thanksgiving Candlelight Lunch on Thursday. This is a JSE tradition and wonderful memory for our kids! Students are invited to dress up and are served a feast with friends and their teacher during their lunch period. Stay tuned for pictures!
Thankful for your partnership!
Mrs. Barnes
Promise Indiana Porter County
Attn: Kindergarten and 1st Grade Families
Thursday Folders will have more information!
COOOOLD Weather is HERE! Send the gear with your child's name on the tag:)
2 Hr. Delay Schedule and Cancellation Information
10:40 Arrival Bell
10:50 Tardy Bell
No Breakfast Served
Lunch Schedule remains the same
*2 Hour Delay or School Closing will be posted to our UTSC Main website, texted, emailed and tweeted from our UTSC Twitter.
*Please have your email, cell phone number and cellular service provider updated in our main office.
WHS Preschool Program Information
Accepting applications for Wheeler High School 2021-22 preschool program
Wheeler High School Pre School is beginning again during the second trimester of Advanced Child Development class. The preschool begins November 15th and will go until February 9th. The preschool meets from 9:10-11:00 every Mon, Wed, and Fri. For an application or more information please call Mrs. Lavelle at the High School 759-2561 ext 2280, or rlavelle@union.k12.in.us.A message from our homeschool advisor, MRS. MORTON:
The Body Safety Program is November 15th and 17th for students. Students will listen to the presentation one time with their grade level peers. If you would like more information about the program, please join the virtual parent night meeting on Monday, the 8th. Please see the letter below for the link to the virtual parent meeting. If you have additional questions, please don't hesitate to call Mrs. Morton. Just a reminder to please complete the google form at this link: If we do not receive your response, your child will be included in the presentation.
PTO News
- Join our facebook page and let us know if you are interested in joining our meetings and looking for ways to get involved in our school! Please reach out to us through our facebook page or our PTO email.
- 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:
November 15 and 17 Body Safety Presentation-information also included in email.
November 18 Friendsgiving Candlelight Lunch
November 24-26 Thanksgiving Break
November 29-3 Student Council Holiday Food Drive to benefit UTSC Families
December 6-9 PTO event: Students shop the Holiday Shop during school
December 22 January 4 Winter Break
January 5 Students Return
January 6 2nd Quarter Report Card
January 17 No School MLK Day
Harmony Parent Portal LINK: https://sis.union.k12.in.us/familyaccess.nsf/hello.xsp
Daily Schedule returns
8:40AM First Bell
8:50AM Tardy Bell and School Begins
Lunch Schedule below *Lunch is free this year also
3:20 Car Rides and Walkers/Bike Riders *see car rider directions below
3:25 Bus Dismissal
**Masks are optional during the school day and required on the bus.
JOIN our UTSC Team: Employment 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
- JSE Substitute Custodian/Substitute Kitchen Dishwasher- 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!
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