John Clark Elementary School
September 16, 2022 (School Hours 7:30am-2:40pm)
Joke of the Week
Teacher: If you had 13 apples, 12 grapes, 3 pineapples and 3 strawberries, what would you have? (See the answer at the bottom of this newsletter)
Hello JCE Families,
The first two weeks of school have flown by! Students are doing a great job learning and relearning the school-wide expectations for the lunchroom, playground, hallways, classrooms, and other learning spaces. We really spend a lot of time on procedures these first six weeks as they lay the foundation for solid routines and schedules for the entire year.
In this Newsletter:
-Homecoming Spirit Week
-School Store Fundraiser
-PTC Fall Picnic - 9/22 5pm-6:30pm
-Donuts with Grownups - October 13 7:45am-8:15am
-Code of Conduct and Family Bulletin
-We are hiring! (Second Cook at JCE Needed)
-Entrance Conference Feedback
-Stadium Expectations
-Birthdays and Classroom Celebrations
-COVID 19 Procedures 2022-23
-Volunteer and Visitor Information
-Important Dates
-Math Tutor Needed
-Spartan Spot Sign Up
-PTC Updates (Next Meeting: October 11, 6:30pm in JCE Media Center)
Thank you,
Sam Court, Principal
ROCORI HOMECOMING SPIRIT WEEK
Our school will be taking part in Spirit Week festivities for Rocori Homecoming
during the week of September 19th. Each day will be a special
dress up day to show our Spartan Spirit!
Monday – Hawaiian Day/Wacky – Wear Hawaiian or Wacky Clothes
Tuesday – Team Up - Wear your favorite sports jersey or shirt
Wednesday – Camo Blaze Orange – wear your favorite camo or blaze orange apparel
Thursday – Class Color – Each Grade dress in your class color
· Kindergarten – Red
· 1st Grade – Blue
· 2nd Grade – Yellow
· 3rd Grade – Purple
· 4th Grade – Green
· 5th Grade – Gray
· Staff – Rainbow
Friday – Spartan Spirit & Hat Day – Rocori Pride gear or red and black colors
On Tuesday we will also have the High School Pep Band here for a Parade through our halls. We look forward to a fun week celebrating our Rocori Spirit. Go Spartans!!
This year we will again be participating in the SchoolStore Fundraiser. This fundraiser helps raise money for field trips and classroom supplies.
Look for your child to come home with a fundraising folder on September 19.
Participation is completely optional. Reach out to Mr. Court if you have any questions. Thanks you.
Opening at JCE - 2nd Cook
Do you or someone you know want to work in an amazing school? JCE has an opening for a 2nd Cook. If you are interested, please see the job posting in the link below.
For questions, please feel free to reach out to Mr. Court (courtsam@rocori.k12.mn.us or 320-247-4962)
If you have feedback for us about entrance conferences, we would love to hear your thoughts.
IMPORTANT FAMILY INFO
Did you know - This year our Permission and Emergency School Closing Form can be found on your families Skyward account. Please take a few moments to complete this form by logging into your Skyward account. Look for the 22-23 Parent Permission and Emergency School Closing Form. Walk through the steps of the fall registration and once completed click on Submit and this form will auto generate to our office. This is important info for all of our school staff. Please take a few moments to complete the Fall Registration and Permission Form. Feel free to call the office if you have questions.
Game Day Fans Expectations Announcements
Just a reminder to all fans attending games at the stadium in Cold Spring. There are fan expectations to allow everyone to have a great experience at this event.
1. All fans should only cheer and act in a positive manner.
2. Please be kind and courteous to each other.
3. All elementary students should attend with an adult and be supervised.
4. There is no playing ball inside the stadium by fans.
5. Please do not climb up on the monuments.
6. Please help us keep this beautiful facility clean by picking up after yourself.
7. Enjoy the game!
Thanks for your help!
Important Dates and Upcoming Events
9/22 - JCE PTC Fall Family Picnic, Scholastic Book Fair, and ROCORI pop up shop - 5pm to 6:30pm
10/11 - JCE PTC Meeting 6:30pm in JCE Media Center
10/13 - Donuts with Grownups 7:45am-8:15am (JCE students can invite any important grown-ups to join them for breakfast)
10/19 - Picture Day
10/20, 10/21 - MEA Break (No Students)
11/4 - Professional Development for Staff (No Students)
11/17 - Make-up Pictures
12/2 - Professional Development for Staff (No Students)
For the district calendar click here.
Math Tutor Wanted for 2022-23 School Year
Make a difference in your community and join our team as a reading tutor. JCE is looking for a math tutor to give their time and talent to help our kids become successful readers and learners.
Math tutors serve during the school day working with small groups of students (grades 4-8) who need extra help building their math skills.
No matter if you’re a recent grad, career changer, stay-at-home parent or retiree, you can make a great tutor! No experience? No problem. Minnesota Reading and Math Corps provides comprehensive training in strategies proven to help students learn, so tutors are well equipped to help students grow.
Perks as A Tutor
• Receive a stipend every two weeks
• Earn up to $4,300 for college tuition or student loans. Tutors 55 and older may gift the award to their child, grandchild, stepchild or foster child.
• Free health insurance and child care assistance for those who qualify
Ready to be the change for our students?
Learn more and apply at ReadingAndMath.net.
Questions? Contact join@servetogrow.org or call 866.859.2825.
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
Parent Teacher Club
Upcoming Dates:
- Thursday, September 22nd • 5pm-6:30pm
- Fall Family Picnic, Scholastic Book Fair + ROCORI Pop-Up Shop
- Friday, September 23rd • 6:30pm-8pm
- Rockville Lions Meat Raffle @ Stoney’s
- Tuesday, October 11 • 6:30pm-7:30pm
- PTC Meating (Meat Raffle at the meeting!) @ JCE Media Center
John Clark Elementary School
Email: courtsam@rocori.k12.mn.us
Website: https://www.rocori.k12.mn.us/
Location: 415 West Broadway Street, Rockville, MN, USA
Phone: 320-251-8651
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JCErocks/
Twitter: @jcerocks750