Jandrucko Academy of Early Learners
Family Newsletter: Vol 1-Issue 8: April 9, 2021
Change of Learning Modes
If you made a change of learning mode for your child, please know that the change will not go into effect until Monday, April 19th, when the new 6th weeks begins. You will receive an email regarding the change of teacher by Wednesday, April 14th.
Early Release Day -- April 16
AM Session | Early Release Day: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
- Breakfast at School; Grab & Go Lunch for Home in every learner’s backpack
PM session | Early Release Days: 10:00 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Lunch at School
- Breakfast Bundle Sent Home in every learner’s backpack on Thursday, April 15
We will dismiss AM students and receive PM arrival at the same time on this day!
Due to the amount of traffic, we ask that parents remain in cars to pick up their child. To keep everyone safe and orderly, walk-up dismissals will not be allowed on Early Release Days! -- Thank you for your support and understanding.
Car Riders -- Dismissal --
Inside Car Lane (closest to building) Spots # 2, 4, 6 - PM Arrivals
Outside Car Lane (closet to staff parking lot) Spots # 1, 3, 5 - AM Dismissals
PM Arrivals - will NOT place yellow car tag on dashboard
AM Dismissals - WILL place yellow car tag on dashboard like any other dismissal
Early Release Day Meals -- Message from Student Nutrition
All levels (pre-K through 12) will have a grab-n-go meal for lunch. Breakfast service will look normal at all campuses.
Virtual Academy Families will have the opportunity to drive through our normal 13 curbside distribution sites and pick up a double bundle. The FREE double bundle consists of a hot plate, a take-and-bake lunch for Friday, and two breakfast meals!
Reminder of curb locations: Janet Brockett Elementary, Imogene Gideon Elementary, Glenn Harmon Elementary, Carol Holt Elementary, Thelma Jones Elementary, D.P. Morris Elementary, Erma Nash Elementary, Annette Perry Elementary, Alice Ponder Elementary, Tarver-Rendon Elementary, Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary, Elizabeth Smith Elementary and Cora Spencer Elementary.
The amazing chef put together this fun video featuring recipe ideas for the double bundle contents: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GV_AR7UGBUo
Home Connection
I Spy Letters! While in the house, in the car, out doing errands, or in the community (somewhere with printed material displayed), introduce the activity: “We are going to play I Spy Letters. To spy something means to see something. As we play this game, we will look all around and find letters. I will go first to show you. I spy the letter ‘S.’ Do you see the letter ‘S’ anywhere?”
Have your child look around until he locates the letter. If he needs help, you can give clues about where to look for it. Then say to the child, “Now it’s your turn to pick a letter that you see.” If your child is hesitant, give him the words to say to start (“Say, ‘I spy the letter . . .’”).
Please Complete - Parent Survey
If you have not already done so, please consider completing the parent survey for Jandrucko.
The results will help us identify areas of strength and set goals for improvement to keep our campus the best place for kids! Today, April 9th, is the last day to take the survey. View and complete the parent survey here. (It takes 10-15 minutes to complete.)
Upcoming Events & Dress-up
April 12 - Colors for Caring (Cancer Awareness Color Day)
April 15 - Superhero Day (Wear Favorite Superhero Attire/Shirt)
April 16 - Districtwide Early Release Day
April 19 – First Day of the LAST 6th weeks of School
April 22 - Secretary Day (Wear Red to Show your Love)
April 29 - Career Day (Dress up in Future Career Outfit)
Pre-K and Kindergarten Round-up
Your Pre-K child is a current MISD student, so you do not need to register for kindergarten until enrollment opens for Returning Students in July. The only requirement for your child to enroll is an updated Proof of Residency (within 30 days) to your home elementary school campus. Please contact your elementary school for an appointment, if you would like to tour the campus or need assistance with returning student registration.
Pre-K and Kindergarten Round-up started on Thursday, April 1st. This is for all NEW Pre-K and NEW Kindergarten students only.
School Immunization Clinic
Passport Health/Staying Healthy Medical Services will be conducting a children’s vaccination clinic to get your students up to date for the school year.
Date: April 15, 2021 --- Time: 11:00am-4:00pm
Date: April 29, 2021 --- Time: 4:30pm-7:00pm
Location: Center for the Performing Arts- 1110 W. Debbie Ln, Mansfield
Only students attending/registering for Mansfield ISD is hosting the clinic can be seen.
A current vaccine record or note from school stating missing vaccines is required.
A Parent or Guardian must be present.
Parent Connection / Resources
View our Social Emotional Day Video to learn how we teach our students strategies to cope, to self-regulate, to celebrate, and acknowledge each other.
For Information and Resources from our Social Worker, Liz Farias, please visit: Counseling
This link will take you to many resources, such as a Bitmoji page where you can listen to 9 different children books with your child on various important topics, like kindness, being unique, and acceptance.
Family Check-in -- Please complete the Google Form to let us know if there is a need in your family we can assist with.
Mansfield ISD District News
COVID - Quarantine - CHANGES
By utilizing data and following district values, MISD has decided to modify its quarantining criteria for students and staff members. Beginning April 19, the start of the Sixth Six Weeks grading period, students and staff members who are consistently and properly masked while being exposed to someone with a confirmed case of COVID-19 will not have to quarantine.
If you have any questions, please contact LindsayByrd@misdmail.org.
Student Nutrition
MISD is providing FREE Meals (breakfast and lunch) to all students until May 26.
Families should still apply for the Free & Reduced program if their household financial situation changes. A simple and secure application is available at www.schoolcafe.com/mansfieldisd or through the schoolcafe mobile app.
Jandrucko Academy of Early Learners
Courtney Spitzer | Dean of Instruction
Website: https://earlylearners.mansfieldisd.org/
Location: 7811 S Collins St, Arlington, TX 76002
Phone: 817-299-7650
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JandruckoAcademy/