Jerry Ross Newsletter 01.05.18
Find out what's happening at Jerry Ross this week.
From the Principal, Mrs. Stolarz
Mr. Bennett will be missed by all, but his legacy and dedication to Jerry Ross Elementary School will go on forever. Thank you, Mr. Bennett, and enjoy your retirement.
Mrs. Anderson, one of our evening custodians, is also retiring next week. We wish her much happiness in her retirement, too.
Book Fair Volunteers
Bring in your pop tabs!!!
The NEHS is collecting pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House! RMHC can help address many issues families face when they have a sick child, whether it involves housing that’s near a hospitalized child, the expense of staying together in another city, or even getting basic medical and dental care in a vulnerable community. They will be collecting through Jan. 31!
Club Corner
Newspaper - Tuesday, Jan. 9 @ 8:10 am
Rocket Boosters Group 1 - Tuesday, Jan. 9 @ 8:15 am
Geography Bowl - Monday, Jan. 8 & Tuesday, Jan. 9 @ 8:10 am
Science Olympiad - Monday, Jan. 8 @ 7:50 am
Competition Wed., Jan. 10 @ 5:30-7:30 pm (MacArthur)
Math Bowl - Monday, Jan. 8 @ 3:45-5:00 pm
Drama Kids - Tuesday, Jan. 9 @ 3:45-4:45 pm
From the PTO
We are also collecting Best Choice UPC which earns the schools 3 cents each, as well as Aunt Millies School Spirit UPC which earns the schools 5 cents each!!
Download the Box Top Bonus App on Apple and Android. This is a quick and easy way for our schools to make some extra money!
School Hours 9:05-3:44 p.m.
Parent Corner with Mrs. Mucha
8 Hugs Per Day
Below is part of an article I found at https://psychology-spot.com/brain-needs/ about the simple task of giving or receiving 8 hugs per day. It is a simple thing but often we ignore our need for interaction and connection and physical empathy. Often times I ask, “Do you need a hug?” and it makes all the difference in the world to another. There is nothing wrong with a hug if it is welcomed and permitted.
“Through a hug we can convey joy or sorrow, we can say to a person that can count on us unconditionally and understand his state of mind without speaking. But the fact is that embraces not only help us connect with others and express what we feel, also have a very positive effect on the emotional balance and brain health.
What happens when someone hugs us?
When someone hugs us, the physical contact activates the pressure receptors that we have in our skin, which are also known as Pacinian corpuscles, and respond mainly to deep pressure. These receptors immediately send signals to the vagus nerve.
At that point, we begin to feel good because that nerve is connected with nerve fibers that reach different cranial nerves and play an important role in the regulation of most of the key functions of the body, including blood pressure. Therefore, as a result of a hug and vagus nerve stimulation, the heart rate and blood pressure decrease. Actually, the vagus nerve plays an important role in the parasympathetic system, which represents a kind of handbrake when we are under stress or overexcited.
Another important change takes place directly in the brain. A hug stimulates the production of dopamine, a neurotransmitter known as the “pleasure’s hormone” because it creates a feeling of satisfaction that relieves stress and tension. It is also appreciated that a simple hug increases the production of oxytocin, known as the “love’s hormone” which allows us to emotionally connect with others and trust them.
And the most important fact is that the effects of a hug are immediate. A study conducted at the Advanced Telecommunications Research Institute International in Kyoto organized a conversation of about 15 minutes between some people and their partners. After, some of them received a hug and some not. Assessing the physiological parameters, the researchers appreciated that those who received the hug showed a significant reduction in the level of cortisol in blood, the stress hormone that causes so much damage.
Menu for the Week of Jan. 8-12
Available Daily
Sliced Ham on Fresh Baked Sub Bun, Sliced Turkey Chef Salad
Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza, Breakfast Bar/Cereal
Lunch: Pretzel & Cheesey Sauce, Fruit & Granola Yogurt Parfait, Silly Dilly Green Beans, Fresh Vegetables, Crazy Applesauce, Fresh Fruit
Tuesday
Breakfast: Pancake Wrap, Chocolate Chip French Toast
Lunch: Walking Taco/Regular Taco, Cheesy Beef Nachos, Spanish Rice/Refried Beans, Rocket Red Peppers, Golden Peaches, Fresh Fruit
Wednesday
Breakfast: Egg & Cheese Sandwich, Breakfast Bar/Cereal
Lunch: Breaded Chicken Sandwich, Pizza, Corn, sliced Cucumbers, Mandarin Oranges, Fresh Fruit
Thursday
Breakfast: Egg & Cheese Burrito, Whole Grain Donuts
Lunch: The Superman(super burger), Hot Diggity Dog, Smiley Fries, Crispy Garden Salad, Chunky Pineapple, Fresh Fruit
Friday
Breakfast: Whole Grain Muffins, Cereal, Poptart
Lunch: Bosco Sticks/Marinara, Roasted Carrots, Fresh Broccoli Florets, Pears, Fresh Fruit
From The Cafeteria
Student Lunch: $2.25
Adult Lunch: $3.25
Ice Cream: $0.75
Milk Only: $0.40
***Birthday Treat Orders***
Please submit orders at least one week prior to your child's birthday to assure that we have enough for the birthday. If we receive the request the day of your child's birthday, we cannot guarantee that we will have enough ice cream for all of the student in the class.
Jerry Ross Child Care Program
Before School: 6:00-8:55 a.m. $7.00
After School: until 6:30 p.m. $7.00
Carol Lawson is the site leader for the Child Care Program at Jerry Ross Elementary School. Direct Line: (219) 662-6790
Dates To Remember
Thursday, Jan. 11 - Early Dismissal 12:14 pm
Friday, Jan. 12 - No School - Teacher In Service Day
Monday, Jan. 15 - SCHOOL IS IN SESSION (Make up for Dec. 1)
Saturday, Jan. 27 - Science Fair @ Eisenhower