JCS Journal
All Together Now! Oct. 18, 2021
Week of October 18th.
Happy Mid-October! Another beautiful week is on tap!
We began Caught Ya cards at lunch this last week as part of our PBIS program. As a collective, students needed to earn 35 cards by going above and beyond expectations in terms of shared responsibility, safety, and kindness. They hit the mark by Friday and earned a dance party at each lunch. We had a couple on Friday and will finish those on Monday. This week, the focus will be on each grade level hitting a mark with a combined total effort.
A big thank you to the SPO for a wonderful Movie Night on Friday! Looking forward to seeing the whole community together again soon!
Have a great week everyone!
Dr. Marcus and Mrs. Baker
The JCS Community came together in various ways last week to celebrate the life of one of our dear students. We will honor Aubs' joy and warmth with our own commitment to spreading happiness and a sense of fun throughout the year!
Important Info
Staff Changes
We are pleased to welcome Ms. Christina Ferrelli as our new permanent building substitute teacher. Ms. Ferrelli comes to us with some great experience and a wonderful positive outlook on children and education!
We are also pleased to announce that Mrs. Meghan Noris who was one of our building substitutes, has been appointed as the permanent Kindergarten teacher in Room 20! Mrs. Noris also brings a wealth of experiences to the position, and we are so glad to have her!
Silo Values Project
JCS School Council
Last call for parents interested in joining our JCS School Council. If you are interested, please email Dr. Marcus directly. Elections are held in coordination with the SPO.
According to DESE, School Councils "meet regularly with the principal of the school and shall assist in the identification of the educational needs of the students attending the school, in the review of the annual school budget, and in the formulation of a school improvement plan."
Thank you.
Halloween
- No weapons
- No horror pieces (blood or other overly scary items)
- Regular footwear
- Full face masks or hats may be worn for a class parade or celebration
Please do not send in food treats or other items to be given out to other students.
Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive
The Norton Public Schools, in conjunction with Personal Best Charity, will be running a food drive during the month of October for the Thanksgiving holiday. We need your support to provide Thanksgiving Dinners to local families.
ALL SCHOOLS ARE BEING ASKED FOR DONATIONS OF:
- STUFFING MIX
- BROWNIE MIX
Please donate other food items to the local food pantry. We will not be able to accept it.
Donation boxes will be located in the lobbies of each school until Wednesday, October 27.
SPO NEWS!
SPO Movie Night at the JCS
What a wonderful fall event we had this Friday! Thank you to the over 300 people came out and enjoyed a beautiful moonlit night. This was our first in person SPO event since 2019 and it was wonderful seeing our JCS Families.
Flamingo Flocking
The flocks are making their way around town. Please remember to move your flock on your scheduled date.
Friendship Directory
Flyers will go home this week. Please complete by 10/29.
October SPO Meeting
Thursday Oct. 21 @7:30pm via Zoom.
https://jnjmeetings.zoom.us/j/98245922979?pwd=MWk3MUZRbUFKVEVvOXlrVldXai8zdz09
Meeting ID: 982 4592 2979
Password: 229186
Norton Halloween Parade
Sunday October 31, 12pm. We will have a JCS/LGN/HAY group in the parade. If you would like to be involved please send us an email. We need candy donations. The classroom that donates the most candy will receive a prize! Please label the candy bag with your child's teacher's name.
If you would like to get involved with the SPO please send us an email at SPO.JCS@gmail.com or reach out to us on social media.
Mark Your Calendar!
10/21: SPO Meeting
10/28: Preschool Pictures and K-3 Retake Day
10/29: Early Release Day for Professional Development
10/31: Annual Halloween Parade
Large Art Project
Outside Learning
Morning Announcements
About Us
Email: jmarcus@norton.k12.ma.us
Website: https://www.norton.k12.ma.us/jc-solmonese-elementary-school
Location: 315 West Main Street, Norton, MA, USA
Phone: 508-285-0120
Twitter: @JCSelementary