We will be offering a Summer Achievement Program this year. Our program is offered to all Robinson and J/J students who are completing grades Kindergarten through Grade 5. The Summer Achievement Program will run from July 10th through August 3rd, 8:30-12:30 Monday through Thursday. For more information on programs that are being offered, please click on the link below. Please fill out this form by Friday, May 12th to let us know if you are interested in having your student(s) attend our program.
Where: Jordan/Jackson's Multipurpose Room
When: May 17, 2023
Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Are you ready for third grade? We know that families can have just as many questions about a new school as their children. Please join us to learn about the Jordan/Jackson Elementary School and a typical day in a 3rd grader's life. Ask questions, share your concerns, and meet some of the staff.
DATE: Friday, June 16, 2023 (Rain Date: June 20, 2023)
TIME: 12:30pm - 2:00pm
WHERE: Jordan/Jackson
Agenda at Glance
12:30 pm - Fifth Grade Parade
Immediately following the parade in the East Field:
Principal Nieratko - Farewell Address to Jordan/Jackson 5th Grade Students
Music, JJ/MHS Cheerleaders, Happy Hornet, Summer Treat and Certificates
More details to follow!
Students in Grades 3-5 will be receiving their second session of Digital Citizenship this week. For more information, please click on the following link: J/J Digital Citizenship
MESA'S 'ONE BOOK, ONE GRADE' PROGRAM
Kids Helping Kids Began for 5th Grade Students!
With the help of the fifth grade staff, reading specialists and our fantastic parent donations, MESA is happy to announce that they were able to bring back this enrichment program to our fifth grade students. Each student will receive a copy of the book "The War that Saved my Life" by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley to keep. Each classroom will read the book and, as they discuss related topics, they will also participate in a coin drive to benefit Save the Children. The money raised will help provide relief to children in need around the world. The coin drive will began May 8 and will end May 31. If you have any questions, please reach out to MESA at info@mesa4parents.org.
"In the U.S. and around the world, Save the Children does whatever it takes to ensure children grow up healthy, educated and safe."
If you would like to revisit the slide show and Programs of Study from last week or were unable to attend the Qualters Middle School orientation last week, here are the links:
A Note from J/J's Librarian, Corie Siena
The Mansfield Public Library is running their annual "Books in Bloom" event this month. Last week during classes' library time, we read "Rose's Garden" by Peter H. Reynolds. Students had the opportunity to make a paper flower for our display, pictured below, which we entered into the library's Books in Bloom contest. Students and their families are welcome to visit the library this month and vote for their favorite entry. For more information, click on the link below.
Jordan/Jackson Dates to Remember
May 10: Informational Session for 4th/5th Grade Parents/Guardians re: Growth and Development
May 17: Transition to Third Grade Presentation
May 18: District Art Show @ MHS
May 22 - May 26: Growth and Development films to students
May 22 - May 26: Digital Citizenship Week
May 29: No School - Memorial Day
June 1: Staff vs Students Basketball Game
June 7: Spring Concert at MHS
June 8: J/J Field Day (June 9 Rain Date)
June 14: Fifth Grade Visit to Qualters Middle School
June 16: Fifth Grade Celebration (June 20 Rain Date)
June 19: No School - Juneteenth
June 22: Early Release - Last Day of School/Report Cards Distributed)
Attention 4th Grade Families
Greetings from the Nurses. Recently there were letters sent home to some 4th grade students with information about physical exams. Unfortunately, there was a typographical error and we would like to clarify. If you received a letter, please see below for the corrected date. We apologize for any confusion. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
Under Massachusetts General Law 105 CMR 200.00, Mansfield Public Schools require documentation of physical exams in grades Pre-K, K, 4, 7, and 10 (as well as each year for high school sports eligibility). We will accept physicals dated from 9/1/2021 and after.
Click the following link for a copy of the corrected letter: 4th Grade Physical Letters
Healthy Decision Making Presentation
On February 15th, MHS hosted Rebecca Fidler, LMHC, for a parent night centered on support for parents centered around vaping and having conversations with their child about the dangers of vaping. The presentation was taped and can be accessed by clicking this link to our Health Services page, Vaping Resources.
For parents that are interested in specific points of emphasis from the presentation, each section is broken down below with the timing from the video noted:
Education about Vaping ( at 6 minutes, 28 seconds)
Health Risks
Impact of Marketing on Youth
Prevention vs. Intervention (at 47 minutes)
Peer Pressure vs. Peer Influence
Communication Strategies (at 59 minutes)
How Habits Form and Lead to Addiction (at 1hr, 17 seconds)
Quitting Resources (at 1hr, 22 seconds)
Harvest of the Month
The Jordan/Jackson food service assistants are collaborating with our Health teacher Ms. Memoli to celebrate harvest of the month in our cafeteria. Ms. Memoli will incorporate nutrition facts in her lesson plans on specific fruits and vegetables in Grade 5. Students have been creating posters highlighting facts, recipes, and pictures. These posters are hung around our cafeteria for all students to see.These fruits and vegetables will be featured in our menu throughout the month.
February: Tomatoes
March: Apples
April: Carrots
May: Cucumbers
MESA Spring Fling - May 12
Join us on Friday, May 12th at the Guild in Pawtucket for a fun night of live music & dancing, food trucks & desserts and some amazing auction items and raffle prizes! All proceeds go to programs that support students and teachers in Robinson & Jordan/Jackson Elementary Schools.
Tickets can be purchased through our website: Tickets to MESA's Spring Fling
The MESA Spring Fling raises money to fund critical enrichment activities and programs not covered by the Mansfield Elementary school budget for the two elementary schools. This includes literacy programs, in-school field trips, teacher appreciation, teacher grants, school improvement initiatives, and much more. In addition, funding supports school social events like the Kindergarten Social, 5th Grade Graduation Celebration, and Hornet Harvest.
HORNET ELECTRONIC BACKPACK - Check Out New Events That Have Been Added to the E-Backpack!
CAMP INVENTION REGISTRATION
This year’s all-new program is designed to ignite wonder, encourage confidence and build essential STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) skills through collaborative, creative problem solving. As campers join their friends in so much hands-on fun and excitement, they will be blown away by their discoveries and STEM successes!
SECURE YOUR SPOT TODAY!
Register at INVENT.ORG/CAMP or 800-968-4332
Grades: 1st - 6th
Location: Jordan/Jackson Elementary School
255 East St., Mansfield, MA 02048
Date: July 31 - August 4, 2023
Time & Cost: 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM | $310 (before discount)
Camp Director: Shannon Sanville | shannon.sanville@mansfieldschools.com
