J.O.E.S. News
August 2022
Monday, August 8, 2022
Mrs Alice Stelly is one of our cafeteria technicians who is also a hairdresser. She will be here and has offered her time free of charge for free haircuts to students in need. She will be set up between 5 and 6. Her generosity and support is greatly appreciated.
Welcome to The JOES Family
Mrs. Nicole Hebert - Grade 3
My name is Mrs. Nicole Hebert and I will be teaching 3rd grade math and science. This is my first year teaching, and I am extremely excited about my new adventure at Jesse Owens Elementary. I have a Bachelor Degree in General Studies with a concentration in Behavioral Sciences from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. I am currently pursuing an add on certification in Early Childhood Education from Iteach Louisiana. I taught Pre-K 3 at Fisher's Early Learning Center for 3 years. I have been married for 13 years. I have two beautiful girls, Adalyn, age 10 and Rylie, age 4. In my spare time I enjoy baking, singing, reading books and family time.
Ms. Elizabith LeMay- Special Education Resource
Mrs Elizabith will be reaching Special Education .
Mrs. Rebecca Cormier - Grade 2
I am Rebecca Cormier, or Mrs. Becca as my students know me. I grew up in Jennings and graduated from Jennings High School. In 2012 I graduated from UL with a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. The following month, I married my husband Brandon and moved to Gueydan. I began my teaching career at St. Peter’s School, teaching kindergarten and middle school math. Since then, my husband and I grew our family with 3 sons: Grant, Isaac, and Luke. I am excited to return to the classroom and instill a love of learning in my students!
Ms Kelli Maner - Special Education Self-contained/Resource
Mrs Tracy Lege - Special Education Para
Mrs Karey Theriot - Bus Driver
I am Mrs. Karey Theriot came from Cameron Parish School system with 18 years in transportation. I'm married with 2 grown children. Reside in Gueydan, LA. Look forward to meeting and working with everyone --
2022-2023 Spirit Shirt
Fall Individual & Class Pictures
Order forms will be sent home as soon as received. Class/Group pictures will also be taken
JOES Student IDs
- Every student at JOES will be issued an ID. The ID will have the barcode for the cafeteria & library and will also have the students QR code to log into their Chromebook. For example students will scan their ID before getting breakfast & lunch.
- The classroom teacher will work out the procedures for the wearing of IDs - according to the grade level and need. The teacher will then relay that information to their students/guardians.
- Lanyards/clips have been purchased. Students will use the school issued lanyards only while at school.
- The QR code on the IDs are used to log into Clever and the Barcode is for the library & to scan for lunch and breakfast.
Vermilion Parish School Board Information at your Fingertips
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Attendance
Doctor, dentist or nurse practitioner's written excuses are always encouraged
Elementary School students may not miss more than twelve (12) days per year in order to be eligible for promotion. Parent notes are counted in the 12 days, Doctor excuses are not. .A doctor, dentist or nurse practitioner written statement of student’s incapacity to attend school shall be required for those absences for three (3) or more consecutive days due to illness, contagious illness in a family, hospitalization, or accidents.
JOES Community Calendar
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August Dates to Remember:
8 - JOES Meet & Greet 5pm to 6pm
11-15 Pre-K & K testing by appointment.
11- Grades 1-5 1st Day of School
August 16 & 17- 1st Day Pre-K & K (1/2 the students each day)
22 Individual /class Picture Day (uniforms)
September 1: Open House
August Birthday List
5 Cameron Elliott
5 Analeah Guidry
5 Vince Trahan
5 Luke Cormier
7 Landon Bailey
7 Jia Diaz
8 Ricky Hebert
14 Eli Perez
15 Logan Bourque
17 Jaylin Lege
17 Duncan McGowen
18 Jackson McFarlain
18 Kourtlyn Broussard
19 Acen Klumpp
19 Athena Potier
20 Skylynn Terry
21 Olivia Taylor
21 Isaac Cormier
22 Addison Cavin
25 Mr Brock Meaux
27 Ava Victoria
28 Maeline Mouton
29 Mrs Jaimee Romero
30 Brynlyn Plaisance
Uniform Reminders for the 2022-2023 School year
- Sweatshirts and ¼ zip pullovers 1. Color must be solid navy, white, red, gray, black, or spirit/school team sweatshirts. 2. No emblems, monograms, or contrasting stitching are allowed except for logos/emblems approved by school. 3. Sweatshirts may be worn over polo or oxford during cold weather.
- Undershirts 1. Color must be solid navy, gray, white, red, or black. 2. Undershirts must be tucked into the uniform bottom.
- Belts 1. Color must be black, brown, khaki or navy. 2. Belts must be worn at all times in grades 1-12. The entire belt must be worn within the loops.
- Friday Jean Days will be JEAN ONLY - Shorts will not be allowed. (The only shorts that will be allowed will be uniform shorts)
- Guidelines for Non-Compliance Failure to comply with the guidelines for dress, appearance, or uniforms will result in parental contact by the school. Further noncompliance may result in one or all of the following: in-school suspension or suspension from school.
JOES Uniform Reminders:
- Hoodies will NOT BE allowed to be worn in the building .
- Jean Days are for JEANS OR Uniforms ONLY. No Shorts, No Sweatpants.
Jean days and non-uniform dress days will be used as fundraising opportunities and/or for student reward purposes throughout the year. These opportunities will be announced in advance by the school administration.
Jean Days
● Jeans ONLY, shorts are not allowed.
● Uniform shirts should be worn with jeans unless otherwise instructed.
● Violations on these days will result in 1) First offense - a phone call home for a change of clothes or a change of clothes will be given to the student from the uniform closet.
Non-Uniform Dress:
● Bottoms and dresses should be close to knee length.
● No bare shoulders (sleeveless tops, halter tops, spaghetti straps, visible undergarments, etc.). ● Any graphics on t-shirts must be appropriate for elementary school.
● Shoes need to be appropriate for P.E. class.
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If you have any gently used uniforms that no longer fit and you wish to donate them to school please feel free to do so. We keep some on hand for accidents and incidentals. We will have a table available at Meet & Greet for anyone willing to donate/exchange.
Student Progress Center
Parents can access Vermilion School Student Progress Center, create an account and keep track of grades and attendance. Go to www.vpsb.net click on Parent, click on Student/Parent Command Center, and you should see the above sign in. If you do not already have an account you can Register New User. You will need a PSN number to set up your account. You may contact the school for that information by emailing your request for your PSN number. Make sure to state who will be creating the account because each guardian has a different number. verna.broussard@vpsb.net OR shana.boudreaux@vpsb.net.
Fundraisers
All Fundraisers help provide funds for instructional materials, operating expenses, motivational incentives for students and staff, and other expenses that are not funded through other sources.
Jean Days: Students may wear blue jeans (NO SHORTS) for $1 on Fridays with a JOES Spirit Shirt or uniform shirt. JOES spirit shirts can be worn every Friday for free with uniform bottoms. (Only the jeans cost $1- $35 for the year)
Tech Tuesday T-Shirts: Students may wear any T-shirt (appropriate according to the uniform policy) for $1with uniform bottoms . All funds raised for Tech Tuesday go to the JOES Technology fund. You can send 1 payment of $34 for the year.
Concession Sales: Students may purchase individually wrapped snacks in the morning. All snacks are $1.00. Please make certain that you send snack money with your child in the morning. We will not collect snack money at the office during the day to get to students. We cannot interrupt class time or be responsible for monies lost or misplaced.
FREE Fundraisers
Please continue to help Jesse Owens Elementary raise funds at no extra expense to you. Ask your family and friends to do the same. Your trash can be our treasure!!!
Box Tops: No more clipping. No more sending Box Tops to school. All you need is your phone. Download the ALL-NEW Box Tops app, shop as you normally would, then simply scan your store receipts to find participating products. The app will automatically credit your school's Box Tops earnings online.
Forward your email receipt to receipts@boxtops4education.com using the same email that's associated with your BTFE account.
Community Coffee Labels: Cut Community Coffee Products UPC labels. Proceeds help fund the AR and Library programs.
Coca-Cola Products: You can scan or enter Coca Cola product codes directly to the Coca-Cola app. Or search coca cola give to schools for donation to Jesse Owens Elementary or send the codes in to JOES. Proceeds help fund instructional materials, operating expenses, motivational incentives for staff and students and other expenditures that are not funded through other sources.
Scan codes in caps and in the boxes of Coca Cola products to donate to Jesse Owens Elementary. If you would prefer to save the caps and bring them to us we will scan them in.
Calls to the office
The office is a busy place of business - phone messages may get lost and not delivered. For that reason transportation changes CANNOT be made by a phone call. All transportation changes must be in writing prior to 2 pm. You may bring a handwritten not or email Shana.boudreaux@vpsb.net prior to 2 pm.
- Students will not be called to the office to answer phone calls.
Counselor Corner
Handle with care
If your family is experiencing difficulties at home, I would like to provide some additional support at school. I understand you may not always be able to provide details, and that’s OK. If your child is coming to school after a difficult morning, night or weekend, please email me at verna.broussard@vpsb.net with “handle with care - student name” in the subject line and I will make it a priority to check in on them
Jesse Owens Elementary
Principal: Anita F. Dupuis (anita.dupuis@vpsb.net)
Secretary/Bookkeeper: Shana A. Boudreaux (Shana.boudreaux@vpsb.net)
Counselor: Verna Broussard (Verna.broussard@vpsb.net)
Check us out on Facebook for more activities to do with your child at home.
Email: anita.dupuis@vpsb.net
Website: http://www.joes.vpsb.net
Location: 203 13th Street, Gueydan, LA, USA
Phone: 337-536-6541
Facebook: facebook.com/JesseOwensElementary