JSE Tracks
Principal's Weekly News, April 19, 2021
JSE Monthly Attributes:
Characteristic of a Successful Learner (CSL): Think Reflectively
Bucket-Filling Trait: Empathy
2nd Graders are blooming with learning excitement!
Spring Showers bring May Flowers
Thankful for our partnership with Porter County Soil and Water Conservation District
#BearcatPride!
Good afternoon, JSE Families,
Our students are learning this week about our JSE monthly attributes in SEL, their classrooms, and on the news. We also highlighted many students this week with 100% effort work! We will continue to recognize and motivate our kids as spring fever happens to all of us:) There is nothing like the never ending energy of our kiddos and we love channeling it at JSE!
Thursday progress reports are available in Harmony. Please check your child's grades and let us know if you have any questions or concerns. Hard to believe this is our last progress report for the school year. Our students and staff have shown true grit to get through this year and finish the year strong!
4th grade wraps up ILEARN testing next Monday and 3rd grade begins! Our 4th graders are persevering through a rigorous test and we are praising them for their efforts! They did a fun activity, received notes from our younger kiddos, and our news is all about them!
Don't forget, check out our online spirit wear store and virtual Scholastic Book Fair at the links below before they close this Friday!
Elementary Summer School information below for recommended students.
All for kids,
Leigh Barnes
Summer School Learning
Scholastic Virtual Book Fair
Online Spirit Wear Store Open Now until April 26th! Get your Lil' Bearcat Gear!
Art to Remember is back by popular demand! A message from the famous Mr. Dickey:
Don't forget about our fundraiser with Art to Remember! You can purchase keepsake products customized with your child's art. There are over 60 products to choose from and a percentage of every purchase goes right back to our school. Click on the link below to start shopping!
https://arttoremember.com/school/TX67UN
From the desk of JSE Nurse, Mrs. Maniszko: Masks and COVID-19 Positive Cases
Please continue to call the school to report if your child tests positive or if you have a positive case in your home. This will help us to monitor close contacts and daily attendance.
PTO NEWS: Our PTO is still in action!
- Spirit Wear Online Store: Closes April 26th https://simatovich2021.itemorder.com/sale
- May: Staff/Teacher Appreciation Week, interested in helping let your PTO know!
- Did you know you can email the PTO at johnsimatovichpto@gmail.com with any questions or volunteering information you need?
- PTO Meetings are virtual with our PTO board this year.
Attention Grades 3-5: April/May ILEARN Information
ILEARN Information: Our 3rd-5th grade teachers have started to discuss the assessments with our students, when they occur, and what they can expect. With that, please view the dates and resources below for you as a parent. We will begin the practice tests The short practice tests, this will help our students become familiar with the online platform and technology embedded questions. As always, please let me know if you have any questions regarding the assessments.
4th Grade Begins next week! Please ensure your child gets a good night rest, eats a healthy breakfast and is on time for school. We will test each morning promptly at 9am. Thank you!
ILEARN (3rd-5th):
The testing window: April 19th - May 14th.
Specific Testing Dates by Grade Level:
4th April 19th-26th
5th April 26th - May 3rd
3rd May 3rd-7th
https://www.doe.in.gov/assessment/ilearn
VIRTUAL STUDENTS: Students learning from home will have to be brought to school to take the state standardized testing. This will be arranged with Mrs. Barnes.
5th Grade Family Announcements:
*Mr. Goeringer has sent several emails with details surrounding your child's transition to middle school, let us know if you have not received these messages.
Interested in band: Ms. Bessey, the Band Director at the Middle School is hosting an instrument try out night in the High School Band room for 5th graders interested in band next year. It is May 12 from 4-6pm.
May 18th 9am 5th grade visits UTMS
May 25th 5th grade Class Celebration
August 9th UTMS Open house from 5-7. They will have the opportunity to meet teachers, test lockers, walk the building, meet Mr. Goeringer!
Important Dates:
April 12-26 Spirit Wear Store Open
April 12-25 Virtual Book Fair Open
April 19 4th Grade Testing Week
April 26 3rd Grade Testing Week
May 3 5th Grade Testing Week
May 18 5th Graders visit UTMS
May 25 5th Grade Classroom Celebration
May 26 Last Student Day Report Card Available
Wear your Bearcat Spirit Wear on Fridays!
Harmony Parent Portal LINK: https://sis.union.k12.in.us/familyaccess.nsf/hello.xsp
Repeat: Kindergarten and 1st Grade Families: Promise Porter County
Greetings, Parents!
Promise Porter County will include the names of all families who establish a college savings account for their children during the February enrollment period in a drawing for a $250 bonus! This is in addition to the $25 we will give each family that enrolls.
Visit: www.promiseportercounty.org
to sign up. Questions? Email or call the number below.
Remember, the money can be used for college, trade school, apprenticeship programs, and most post-high school career programs. Sign up today!
Susie Hord
Promise Porter County Coordinator
VALPARAISO FAMILY YMCA
1201 Cumberland Crossing Drive, Valparaiso IN 46383
(P) 219 462 4185 ext 226 (F) 219 477 4720
(E) promiseportercounty529@gmail.com
(W) www.promiseportercounty.org
If you have questions, please feel free to email me.
Sincerely,
Susie Hord
Promise Porter County Coordinator
VALPARAISO FAMILY YMCA
1201 Cumberland Crossing Drive, Valparaiso IN 46383
(P) 219 462 4185 ext 226 (F) 219 477 4720
(E) promiseportercounty529@gmail.com
(W) www.promiseportercounty.org
Join our UTSC Team: Job Opportunities
Want to work at Union Township Schools? If so, please take a look at the below postings or click the UTSC Corporation website HERE:
- Bus Aide/Bus Substitute Driver- Interested applicants should email Superintendent John Hunter at jhunter@union.k12.in.us
- Substitute Custodian- Interested applicants should email Leigh Barnes at lbarnes@union.k12.in.us
You are always welcome at JSE!
Please let us know how we can strengthen our partnership with you!
Feel free to contact me anytime! Very Sincerely, Mrs. Barnes
Leigh Barnes, Principal ext 3001
Barb Rittel, Secretary ext 3000
Lisa Morton, Home School Advisor ext 3003
Kathy Maniszko, School Nurse ext 3002
Email: lbarnes@union.k12.in.us
Website: http://jsimatovich.union.k12.in.us/
Location: 424 West 500 North, Valparaiso, IN, United States
Phone: (219)759-2508
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/JSEPTO/
Twitter: @JSimatovichElem