School News

News From Marion Jordan Elementary

A Message from Mrs. Grosch

Hi MJ Families,

I wanted to take this opportunity to express my gratitiude for our teaching staff at Marion Jordan. I have observed staff go above and beyond to listen to students, empathize with their confusion and disbelief surrounding the recent school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, and provide comfort and reassurance that our school is safe. I extend my appreciation to you as parents as well. There is no way to fully grasp or comprehend what has happened, and certainly no way to even begin to explain the gravity and legitimate fear it instills in us as adults to our children. Thank you for all of the extra hugs, words of comfort, and support you have provided for your kids, your neighbor's kids, your student's classmates, and for one another. If you find yourself needing additional support or resources for your child (ren), we are here to help.

Each time an incident in a school occurs, it serves as an opportunity for us to review and improve our current practices and procedures. I am inclined to begin my next sentence with an apology for any inconveniece these practices may envoke, however, I know you know that these measures are for the safety of all, primarily your child(ren). As we look ahead to the final week of school, I want to reassure you of the following things:

ALL doors of the school are locked and closed during the day. The only way for visitors to gain access is through our main entrance.
All visitors need to sign into the front office and provide a driver's license or ID - this will include our visitors for both Field Day and our 6th Grade Farewell.
Our office staff has been asked to greet visitors in our secured vestibule through the intercom system to determine why they are at the school and if they should be granted entry.
We have many security procedures and protocols in place. Staff has gone through training and all staff and students have practiced routines for a variety of events. This information has been shared in age/developmentally appropriate ways with all of our students. Please ask your students to tell you what they do if the fire alarm goes off, a lockdown is called, or there is inclement weather in the area. Your conversations at home help your student to feel confident at school.

Teachers had the opportunity to learn more about the new math curriculum for grades K-5 and the new science curriculum for 6th grade on the recent Teacher Institute Day. Related Service Providers and Special Area Teachers attended sessions relevant to their specialized content. We are gearing up for enhanced, challenging, learning opportunities for our students next year.

I am hopeful that you have had an opportunity to attend a Moving D15 Forward information session. These sessions have presented an overview of some long needed district renovations to some of the aging facilities; and some exciting enhancements to our already sought after district. The perks of the plan for Marion Jordan include upgrades to HVAC, lighting, plumbing, restrooms, the parking lot and sidewalks, and enhanced accessibility. Additionally, an all day Kindergarten program would be offered along with a streamlined feeder pattern for our 5th graders to attend a newly constructed Thomas Jefferson Middle School for grades 6-8 and then move on to Fremd High School.

I wish you a summer filled with the sounds of a splashy pool, the scents of a BBQ grill, the sights of beautiful surroundings near and far, and the feeling of happiness associated with spending time with family and friends. To our 6th graders and any families not rejoining us in August, we bid you farewell and remind you that you will always have a place in our hearts and in the building as we do believe "once a Blue Jay, always a Blue Jay".

Fondly,

Jenny Grosch

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Safe2Help Illinois

In the absence of a trusted adult, Safe2Help Illinois offers students a safe, confidential way in which to share information that might help prevent suicides, bullying, school violence or other threats to school safety. This program is not intended to suspend, expel, or punish students. Rather, the goal is to get students to 'Seek Help Before Harm.'

Safe2Help Illinois is a 24/7 program where students can use a free app, text/phone, website (Safe2HelpIllinois.com) and other social media platforms to report school safety issues in a confidential environment. Once vetted, the tips will immediately be shared with local school officials, mental health professionals and/or local law enforcement, depending on the nature of the tip. The program also will help local officials by connecting them with mental health resources or other appropriate resources to intervene and help students before they harm themselves or others.

To learn more about Safe2Help IL, click here.

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Important Dates

5/30 Memorial Day - No School
6/2 Field Day - Weather Permitting - This event does not have a rain date
6/2 Last Day of Kindergarten - Regular Hours
6/3 6th Grade Farewell @9am
6/3 Last Day of School 1-6 - Hours 8:25-11:25am
8/17 First Day of School 1-6
8/18 First Day of Kindergarten

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Staffing Updates for 2022-23

At this time, we are excited to share the classroom staffing assignments for the 2022-23 school year. You will receive your student's specific classroom assignment in August. Kindly note that these assignments are as of today, with the information we have. Things can and often do change between now and August. We will keep continue to update you with new information as it becomes available.

Kindergarten - Mrs. Dawn Adamczyk

First Grade - Mrs Jocelyn Fredell, Ms. Julia O'Brien, Mrs. Allison Pease

Second Grade - Mrs. Brittany Geist, Mrs. Katie Hootman, Ms. Samantha Rude

Third Grade - Ms. Kendall Bartecki, Mrs. Kristen Eckman, Mrs. Carli LaBine

Third / Fourth Gifted - Mrs. Shannon O'Connor

Fourth Grade - Mrs. Heather Clary, Mrs. Nicolle Mallon, Ms. Kaitlyn Wiggins

Fifth Grade - Mrs. Julie Davis, Mrs. Adrianne Myers

Fifth/Sixth Gifted - Mrs. Jennifer Clarke

6th Grade - Mr. Bob Blaisdell, Mrs. Melissa Butera, Mrs. Lindsey Harris

SIP - Ms. Amber Dargel, Ms. Kelly Doherty, Mrs. Elisa Franti, Mrs. Marcy Meyer, Mrs. Stephanie Padesky, TBD

Our staff will be rounded out by our related service providers, special area teahcers, and our paraprofessionals.

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New School Hours

Our updated school hours will continue for the 2022-23 school year.

Monday - Thursday

8:25 am - 3:05 pm

KDG AM: 8:25 am - 11:00 am

KDG PM: 12:30 - 3:05 pm

Friday

8:25 am - 2:15 pm

KDG AM: 8:25 - 10:35 am

KDG PM: 12:05 - 2:15 pm

Noon Hour-11:30-12:30 pm

Morning Arrival- 8:10-8:25 am

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Registration for the 2022-23 School Year is OPEN!

Registration for the 22-23 school year has opened. To start registration as an existing family, please visit: https://www.ccsd15.net/Page/9068 Please make sure you include ALL D15 students on the same application. This includes any students who come to MJ for outside services ONLY like speech/OT. Any applications that do not have all students included on it will need to be resubmitted.

If you have any new incoming students, have moved, or have a student going into Kindergarten, 4th or 7th grade, you will be required to attach 3 separate pieces of proof of residency to the application. For more information on residency requirements please visit: https://www.ccsd15.net/Page/9105

Please note the deadline for registration for the 2022-23 school year is June 1, 2022. For more information, please visit: https://www.ccsd15.net/Page/8273

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Thank an MJ Staff Member

Looking for a special way to say THANK YOU to a staff member at Marion Jordan before the end of the school year? Each submitted THANK YOU is shared with the staff member it was submitted for. The SMILES this produces are PRICELESS! If you feel so inclined, warm a HEART with your appreciation today!

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