JSE Tracks
Principal's Weekly News, April 5, 2021
Art to Remember is back by popular demand! A message from the famous Mr. Dickey:
Don't forget about our fundraiser with Art to Remember! You can purchase keepsake products customized with your child's art. There are over 60 products to choose from and a percentage of every purchase goes right back to our school. Click on the link below to start shopping!
https://arttoremember.com/school/TX67UN
Mr. Clyde
Miss Peach
Thank you for your donations to the Animal Shelter!
JSE Monthly Attributes:
Characteristic of a Successful Learner (CSL): Think Reflectively
Bucket-Filling Trait: Empathy
#BearcatPride!
Good Evening, JSE Families,
An exciting week of leadership by our Student Council and visits from our favorite pet JSE news anchors, Miss Princess Peach and Mr. Clyde! Thank you for donating any items that could be used at the Hobart Animal Shelter. We appreciate our Student Council leading this service learning project. They also made felt blankets to donate with all of our donated items.
These next two months will fly by! We are busy around the school house not only learning to prepare for next year but also realizing the growth our students have made thus far and what we still need them to learn before the next level. NWEA testing next week for grades K-5 and ILEARN testing for grades 3-5. More information will be shared with you in Thursday Folders.
We appreciate you helping us finish strong by checking Harmony and supporting your child with their homework and independent reading. We always praise their best effort on their school work and on the upcoming tests.
This week we welcome a new group of eager Kindergartners for the 2021-22 school year! Thank you for spreading the word as we look forward to Kindergarten Round-Up this week, either Thursday evening or Friday morning at JSE. Please see the information below. Children need to be 5 years old by August 1st to attend next year. If you have any questions or will be unable to attend, please call the school and we will provide you with important information.
Partners for our Kids!
Leigh Barnes
2021-2022 Kindergarten Round-Up April 8th OR 9th
Check it Out for Helpful Resources: Kindergarten Welcome Website
Three Step Process:
1) Please Complete the online Registration Form at this LINK
2) Please view the JSE Kindergarten Video LINK for Information from the Principal, Mrs. Barnes
3) Come to the school on the 8th OR 9th with your Kindergartener to complete registration.
Please see the Flyers Below for more information.
In early August, we will host a Kindergarten Open House for students and their families to meet their teacher, visit their classroom, and tour the school.
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!
- Stay tuned for information to order JSE spirit wear!
- April 7th: PTO Family Night Fundraiser at Culver's Portage 4-8PM
- 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 practicing through the practice website next month. The short practice times 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.
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.
Spring Picture Day, April 8th: Only for students who pre-order
Your link to order is: https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/57997T
Important Dates:
April 8,9 Kindergarten Registration *see times above
April 7 4-8PM PTO Family Night Culver's- Portage Location Only
April 8 Spring Pictures
April 26-May 14 ILEARN State Testing for 3rd-5th graders
May 26 Last Student Day Report Card Available
Wear your Bearcat Spirit Wear on Fridays!
Harmony Parent Portal LINK: https://sis.union.k12.in.us/familyaccess.nsf/hello.xsp
With our current situation, please be reminded all dates, events, and information is subject to change. We appreciate you working together with us by checking your email regularly and reaching out to us with questions and concerns. Our partnership will remain strong for our children and community!
Repeat: Kindergarten and 1st Grade Families: Promise Porter County
Greetings, Parents!
Promise Porter County will include the names of all families who establish a college savings account for their children during the February enrollment period in a drawing for a $250 bonus! This is in addition to the $25 we will give each family that enrolls.
Visit: www.promiseportercounty.org
to sign up. Questions? Email or call the number below.
Remember, the money can be used for college, trade school, apprenticeship programs, and most post-high school career programs. Sign up today!
Susie Hord
Promise Porter County Coordinator
VALPARAISO FAMILY YMCA
1201 Cumberland Crossing Drive, Valparaiso IN 46383
(P) 219 462 4185 ext 226 (F) 219 477 4720
(E) promiseportercounty529@gmail.com
(W) www.promiseportercounty.org
If you have questions, please feel free to email me.
Sincerely,
Susie Hord
Promise Porter County Coordinator
VALPARAISO FAMILY YMCA
1201 Cumberland Crossing Drive, Valparaiso IN 46383
(P) 219 462 4185 ext 226 (F) 219 477 4720
(E) promiseportercounty529@gmail.com
(W) www.promiseportercounty.org
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
- UTSC Kitchen- Interested applicants should email Superintendent John Hunter at jhunter@union.k12.in.us
- Recess/Lunch Aide Position 10:30am-2pm, Interested applicants should email Leigh Barnes at lbarnes@union.k12.in.us
- Substitute Nurse- Interested applicants should email Leigh Barnes at lbarnes@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