Stephanie Tubbs Jones School
Parent Newsletter February 2023
From the Desk of Natalie Smith-Benson, Principal
Please review the upcoming events listed below. If there are any changes, we'll update you through IVR Messages, emails and Schoology. You can remain connected with your child's teacher through Class Dojo. The link to sign up is: https://home.classdojo.com/#/signup
UPCOMING EVENTs
- January 30- School Wide Positive Behavior Fun Festival; Basketball game @ STJ @ 5:00pm
- February 1- : NWEA Reading Testing (Gr. 1-8)
- February 7- NWEA Math Testing grades (1-8)
- February 8- Parent Teacher Conference/Early Dismissal for students.
- February 14-Valentine3's Day
February 17- Professional Development Day/No School for students
February 20th- No school in observance of President's Day
February 28- Black History Showcase
AN AWESOME OPPORTUNITY FOR 8th GRADE SCHOLARS
RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS DAY!
DON'T FORGET PRENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
We hope to see you!
SCHOOLWIDE EXPECTTIONS
PBIS Expectations at Stephanie Tubbs Jones School
STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES SCHOOL
CLASSROOM SCHOOLWIDE EXPECTATIONS
BE SAFE
• Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself
• Stay in assigned area
• Remain seated during instruction
• Enter and exit calmly
BE RESPECTFUL
• Use kind words and appropriate language
• Follow directions and classroom procedures
• Raise your hand for permission to talk
• Listen and pay attention
BE RESPONSIBLE
• Bring technology devices fully charged everyday
• Cell phones should be powered off and out of sight
• Be accountable for your actions
• Use educational and teacher approved websites when using technology
• Treat classroom materials, equipment, and supplies appropriately
• Complete all assignments
HALLWAY SCHOOLWIDE EXPECTATIONS
BE SAFE
• Keep hands to yourself
• Face forward
• Walk, single-file, on the right side of the hallway
BE RESPECTFUL
• Use level zero silent voices
• Keep Hallways Clean
• Observe the personal space of others
BE RESPONSIBLE
• Carry a valid hall pass
• Use trash cans to help keep hallways clean
• Travel to your destination and return promptly
VOLUNTEERS ARE WELCOME!
Volunteers are always welcome! You must, first, complete the CMSD mandatory volunteer application, which can be found on the District's website.
All volunteers are expected to follow the same policies and procedures that are provided for visitors. In addition, we request that interested volunteers schedule times in advance with the Principal for school-wide events or with the teacher for classroom events. This will allow us to maximize your volunteer time and notify all appropriate staff. We look forward to your assistance!
A SURPRISE FOR KINDERGARTEN
CMSD OFFERS FREE TUTORING
CMSD offers live online tutors
The disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic has left many students in need of academic help as they work to get back on track
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Students in kindergarten through 12th grade can receive live online tutoring from CMSD teachers in reading and English Language Arts, math, science and social studies from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
Additionally, tutoring will be available to students in 6th through 12th grades 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through TutorMe.
You will need your child’s CMSD email address to register.
If you have questions or concerns regarding tutoring, email or call Cassandra Anderson at cassandra.anderson@clevelandmetroschools.org or 216-304-1408.
Students can have a CMSD Teacher as a tutor Monday through Thursday 3:30-7:30 p.m. using this Booking Link.
Students now have access to an online tutor 24/7. Download directions to access TutorMe from your Clever account.
STAY CONNECTED
Email: STJ@clevelandmetroschools.org
Website: www.clevelandmetroschools.org/STJones
Location: 11901 Durant Avenue, Cleveland, OH, USA
Phone: 216.838.2350
Facebook: facebook.com/PatrickHenryCleveland