Jaguar Express
April 2021
Jowell Elementary School
Email: jowell@cfisd.net
Website: http://jowell.cfisd.net/en/
Location: 6355 Greenhouse Road, Katy, TX 77449
Phone: 281-463-5966
Facebook: facebook.com/CFISDJowel
Twitter: @cfisdJowell
Upcoming Dates
Apr. 6: 4th Grade Writing STAAR
Apr. 9: End of 3rd Nine Weeks
Apr 12: Remote Learning Day
Apr. 13: Remote Learning Day Packet Due
Apr. 16: Report Cards sent home/posted in Home Access Center
May 11: 3rd-5th Math STAAR
May 12: 3rd-5th Reading STAAR
May 13: 5th Science STAAR
How Parents Can Help Their Child Do Their Best on Schoolwork, Tests and the STAAR Test
The best thing you as a parent can do to help your child do his/her best in school, on tests, and on the STAAR tests is to provide positive support by expressing confidence in your child's ability to do their best. Let that be your expectation, as well. Children should know that test scores are important, but are not the measure of your love and acceptance of them. There is a 4-hour time limit on the STAAR test, but remind children to not rush; they simply need to work hard and use time wisely. On test days, try to provide a calm, stress-free environment each morning as your child gets ready for school. Get up in plenty of time to avoid rushing in the morning which may add anxiety. Curtail night-time extra-curricular activities and outings that may interfere with their regular bedtime routine the night before a test. Help teach and reinforce the following test-taking tips and strategies:
- · Get Plenty of Rest Each Night
- · Eat a Good Breakfast
- · Have a Positive Attitude
- · Relax. Don't Fret
- · Try Hard. Do Your Best
- · Listen Carefully and Follow Directions
- · Think Before You Answer
- · Read Directions and Questions Carefully
- · Use your strategies, and
- · Check Over Your Work When Finished
Remote Learning Day April 12th
On-campus learners will take home independent work prior to April 12th that should be completed and returned in order for them to be counted present. A device will not be required for the work they are bringing home. They will need to return the work no later than Tuesday, April 13th. CFISDConnect students will complete independent work online that day.
There will not be any live teaching as this will be a day dedicated for our teaching staff to prep and plan.
We will also send home shelf-stable meals with our on-campus students to take home for the Remote Learning Day.In order for your child to be marked present on remote learning day, students must return their packet to school on Tuesday, April 13th.
Pre- Registration For PreK
Registration will begin on April 1
https://www.cfisd.net/en/parents-students/registration/admissions-attendance-and-transfers/pre-k
Dress Code Reminders
Students are not to wear clothing that is tight, loose, sagging, baggy, revealing, spaghetti-strap, backless, low cut or short. Students are also prohibited from wearing tear-away type apparel, dusters, overcoats, and trench coats.
Water Bottles for On-Campus Students
PBIS
What does PBIS stand for? Positive Behavior Interventions and Support. PBIS is a proactive positive systems approach for creating and maintaining safe and effective learning environments in schools. The matrix is divided into learning environments. Last month we focused on the Technology matrix. This month we encourage you to review PAWS matrices for our Restrooms.
PAWS Chant
We are POSITIVE!
We are ACCOUNTABLE!
We are WILLING to do
whatever it takes!
We’re SAFE and SUCCESSFUL!
WE ARE TEAM JOWELL!