Welcome to SY 18-19
Ram Roundup - Family Monthly Newsletter
Welcome Back....
On behalf of the JBES faculty/staff, we would like to welcome everyone back to the most exciting school year at our school. Each month, all JBES families will receive a monthly newsletter from the school. Here, you will be informed about upcoming dates as well as what is occurring in the school.
As demands and complexities of teaching children increase, it becomes more evident that we all need to work together so that our children reach their potential. We believe that all of us – the school and the community – must work together in an extended family environment for the success of all our students. We believe it is everyone’s responsibility to empower children with the creative, intellectual, and decision-making skills necessary for them to become academically, socially, physically, and emotionally successful and responsible.
With that in mind, you are invited to be an active participant at JBES. Whether you are a classroom volunteer or a member of the PTO, you are encouraged to be involved! Research on schools clearly demonstrates that parent participation in their child’s school coincides with a greater likelihood of academic success for their child.
It is our desire to keep you informed of all that is taking place at school. Up-to-date and additional information will appear on our school's web page. Additionally, we will send out a parent monthly newsletter. If you have questions or concerns that arise at any time, please do not hesitate to reach out. We look forward to having a long and rewarding relationship with all families at JBES.
In Service,
LeVar Jenkins, Principal
Kristina Kellogg, Assistant Principal
John Burroughs Elementary School
Established STEM School
JBES Vision:
We will provide innovative and integrated learning opportunities for all stakeholders. We will engage and develop strategic partnerships to supplement classroom lessons and student experiences.
WE ARE “Home of the Raging Rams, where children come with curiosity and leave with confidence.”
Newest Raging Rams
Mr. Wright is originally from Alexandria, VA and will serve as our new Kindergarten teacher. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University. He is excited about seeing children accomplish new tasks. He also gets excited knowing he helped a child accomplish their achievements. He describes himself as energetic, fun, outgoing. This school year he is looking forward to meeting and working with wonderful new family. He is also looking forward to helping his students grow in education.
Ms. Knight is certainly not new to our family; however, she will be new in her ECE role as a PK3/4 teacher. She recently was a classroom aide to Ms. Thomas in Kindergarten. Ms. Knight graduated from Elizabeth City State University. She describes herself as patient, energetic, and punctual. This school year she is looking forward to accomplishing and meeting all of her professional goals while serving the children and families of JBES.
Ms. Gabbidon is our new 2nd grade ELA teacher. She is originally from Jamaica. Ms. Gabbidon comes to us with a wealth of experience. Her teaching experience includes working overseas as well as the state of Georgia. She is a graduate of Cambridge College. Ms. Gabbidon describes herself as a dedicated facilitator, guide, motivator, and collaborator in student’s quest for knowledge. She strongly believes in teamwork on the part of teachers, students, parents, and the community.
Ms. Thompson is our new 1st grade ELA teacher. She is originally from Largo, Maryland. She graduated from Morgan State University. Three words that describe Ms. Thompson are caring, ambitious, and perceptive. She is a caring person by nature, and loves to make sure everyone feels welcomed. She also thinks of herself as ambitious because she meets her personal and professional endeavors with a strong unwavering desire to succeed. Lastly, she feels that perceptive describes her because of the ability to see the needs of others and know how to assist.
Ms. Revell is our new ELL teacher. She is from Richmond, VA and graduated from Richmond University. She describes herself as goal oriented because she is not easily distracted from task completion. She is also honest because it is important to do the right thing. Finally, she is compassionate because she cares about people.
Mr. Boyd will serve on the behavior team this year. He is from Washington, DC and a graduate of John Burroughs Elementary School. What excites him the most within the field of education is witnessing a student's self-esteem reach new heights when they have accomplished a goal. He also enjoys seeing students being able to read a grade-level passage by a certain benchmark. He also believes that it is important to gain a child's trust as a new staff member.
Ms. Casey will serve as the social worker. Three words that can be used to describe her are: committed, creative, leader.
She is passionate about her craft and the imprint of what her actions have on others. To her, what makes life so interesting is thinking outside the box to reach a common goal. She also believes that being a positive role model is a concrete foundation for a leader. Finally, individuals are more inclined to take a voyage with you when your actions put your words into motion.Ms. Banks (not pictured) will serve as our new office clerk/registrar. She describes herself caring, dependable and reliable. She enjoys being a part of successful situations. She is looking forward to making positive changes in the office setting and developing positive relationships with students, staff and parents.
Monday, Aug 20th
If you are enrolled in before care, please note that services will begin on Monday, August 20th at 7:15 AM. Please enter through the red doors nearest to the staff parking lot.
Breakfast begins at 8:15 daily and will conclude at 8:40. Classes begin at 8:45 sharp. All Kindergarten-5th grade students not enrolled in before care must enter the building through the glass doors nearest to the cafeteria. Kindergarten students will eat breakfast in their classrooms. 1st-5th graders will eat breakfast in the cafeteria. Please note that 8:40 is the cut off time for students to enter through the glass doors on Newton St. All students will have to enter through the main doors on Monroe St anytime after 8:40 AM.
ECE classes will begin on Thursday, August 23rd. If your child is enrolled in before care please follow the same process as Kindergarten through 5th grade students.
Breakfast will begin at 8:15 for all ECE students. All ECE students will eat breakfast in their classrooms. Breakfast will conclude at 8:40 and classes begin at 8:45 sharp. Please note that all ECE families must enter the building via the red doors nearest to the playground on Newton St. The red doors will close at 8:40 AM. All ECE families must enter the building via the main doors on Monroe St anytime after 8:40 AM.
After-care will begin on Monday, August 20th. The program runs from 3:30 PM-6:00 PM each day. Please note that after care is cancelled on the last Tuesday of each month for the JBES all staff/faculty meeting. Our first staff meeting will be on Tuesday, August 28th.
Car riders - when dropping your child off each morning, please make sure you are cautious while travelling on Newton St. Additionally, please do not park opposite of the traffic flow. This is for the safety of our students. Principal Jenkins, AP Kellogg, and Mr. Tucker will be visible during morning drop off.
3:15 dismissal - All students who are not enrolled in after-care will be dismissed at 3:15 PM. Kindergarten-2nd grade will dismiss via the glass doors nearest to the cafeteria. 3rd-5th grade students will be dismissed via the (middle) red doors on Newton St. Finally all ECE students will be dismissed via red doors nearest to the playground (Newton St).
Students are encouraged to wear JBES paraphernalia each Friday to show school spirit!