JSE Tracks
2022-23 School Year :: January 23, 2023
Mrs. Hankins Message of Winter Weather (repeat)
January tends to bring on the colder temps and weather issues. In the case of delays or cancellations, you will need to be sure your Harmony information is up to date. Notifications will typically be sent out about 5:30am if we are going to delay or cancel school. If the weather doesn't improve during a delay, we will know about 7:30am if we will go to a snow day, virtual (synchronous) day, or eLearning (asynchronous) day.
Emergency dismissal procedures should be discussed with your children and updated with us at the office and on Harmony. In the event a storm comes during the day and we need to leave early, have a plan in place for your children on where they will be going. We provide this information to our staff to help keep everyone safe.
We have two eLearning days, or asynchronous, days left to use. These days are where we send packets or Canvas learning home and students can work at their own pace. Teachers are available through email or Canvas for help.
Indiana has also shared that we can do synchronous, or virtual, days where our students will have assignments on Canvas, but there will be at least 50% of the school day with live video instruction. This is about 3 hours of virtual work with a teacher. This time may be broken up throughout the day.
Please be sure you have your Chromebook choice communicated with the school. Let us know, if you haven't already, if you would like your Chromebook sent home or if you would like to use your own device at home.
Thank you for your assistance in preparation and planning for NW Indiana weather,
Mrs. Hankins
Bus Changes: Message from Mrs. Morton
Morning Routine
Bus 11 will get picked up first. All students will be dropped off and then the bus will go back to pick up Bus 22. NOTE: All students will be counted present and on time. All students will also be provided breakfast if needed when they arrive at school.
Afternoon Routine
Bus 22 will be arriving about 3:35 then will take Bus 22 home. They will be back to pick up Bus 11 students about 3:45. Expect delays with your child coming home.
We are not sure on the timeline for these delays, so please be patient and look out for Mrs. Morton's messages to update routes.
Thank you for your cooperation!
Mobile Dentist Coming to JSE
Celebrations of 100, 101, and 1,000 Days!
Take a look at their celebrations of Growing and Glowing their brains!
January Successful Learner Traits
Perserverence
Successful Learners
Announcement of January winners will be the end of the month.
Forgiveness
Read Aloud with Successful Learners
Below is another great story, Enemy Pie, that you can enjoy at home together. This story is a great model for FORGIVENESS.
Happy Reading!
Notes from Mrs. Morton, our Home-School Advisor (repeat)
December Principal Breakfast Winners!
Mrs Asher and Mrs Barnes sharing our High Ability Programming for UTSC!
EZ Routing Bus App (repeat)
EZ Routing Parent Portal: https://www.ezrouting.com/unionin#/
Absences (repeat)
If you are to stay home, please be sure to call the office by 10am. If you cannot call, please email lmorton@union.k12.in.us and cminton@union.k12.in.us so we are aware.
January's Principal's Challenge (repeat)
JSE PTO News
Scentsy Fundraiser
Jan. 28 8am- 12pm
Valentine Cookie Kits
Follow on Facebook
John Simatovich PTO, Parents, and Family
https://www.facebook.com/groups/JSEPTOFebruary PTO Meeting
Tuesday, Feb 7, 2023, 06:00 PM
John Simatovich Elementary, West 500 North, Valparaiso, IN, USA
Amazon Smile and JSE PTO (repeat)
Breakfast and Lunch Menu
UTSC Community News
UT Soccer Club
Registration for 2023 Spring Travel (U8-U14) and Recreational (U4-U8) Soccer is now open!
Register at www.utbearcatsoccer.com
Travel Information:
Travel teams play in the Northwest Indiana Soccer League. NWISL, a member of SAY Soccer, is a league comprised of 22 Clubs throughout Northwest Indiana. NWISL is a recreational-plus league to help promote the game of soccer with the emphasis on teaching the game of soccer to young players while maintaining the fun of the game. Teams will have 4 home games in Union Township and 4 away games at their opponents’ fields in Northwest Indiana.
The tentative season dates are below (weather permitting).
Starts April 15th (may change due to scheduling needs between all clubs in the NWISL league)
Ends June 3rd (may change due to scheduling needs between all clubs in the NWISL league)
End of Season Travel Tournament will take place the following week.
Dates and info will be passed along by your child’s Coach when details are finalized closer to season start.
If interested in playing Travel Soccer, you MUST register by February 1st. Per NWISL we must declare teams and rosters by the first Tuesday of February no additions can be made after the deadline. PLEASE REGISTER ON TIME!!! We need volunteers to help coach!
Recreational Information:
Registration deadline is March 1st.
The tentative season dates are below (weather permitting).
Starts April 15th
Ends June 3rd
We need volunteers to help coach!
Bearcat Soccer Club
Union Township Youth Softball Registration
Registration for Union Township Youth Softball has opened. The recreational league is for students grades K-12. Online registration can be found at https://www.uniontwpsoftball.com.
Registration is from December 1, 2022 through January 31, 2023. Any registration after January 31 will incur a late fee of $25. Visit our Facebook page at UT Bearcats Softball for further details on season and schedule.
Be a part of our Team! (repeat)
Do you exhibit and support Teamwork, Responsibility, Academic Achievement, quality Character traits, Kindness, and work for Success? Our JSE team is looking for several positions and maybe you're ready to get on TRACK with us.
We are in search of:
- dishwasher from 10:45-1:45
- bus drivers 4 hours, 2 in the morning and 2 in the afternoon
- substitutes for teachers, aides, and bus drivers
- custodial and kitchen substitutes
If you are interested or know someone who might be, please send me an email.
Thank you,
~Mrs. Hankins
John Simatovich Elementary School
At JSE we are a child-centered community with dedicated adults that promote responsibility, self-confidence, social and academic skills, and a love of learning that are essential foundations for our children to reach their maximum potential.
We believe in our corporations mission statement of Every Child, Every Day!
Email: khankins@union.k12.in.us
Website: http://union.k12.in.us/JSE
Location: 424 West 500 North, Valparaiso, Indiana, United States
Phone: 219-759-2508
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067203131177
Twitter: @JSimatovichElem