Jordan/Jackson News You Can Use
April 13, 2022
STUDENT SOCIAL MEDIA USAGE
Dear Families,
We are becoming increasingly aware of various instances in which students are using social media, and most specifically TikTok, in a manner that is disrespectful to their peers. While this is taking place outside of school, we’d like to bring it to your attention and ask for your support and partnership in engaging your children in dialogue about this type of usage.
We hope that this parent's guide to TikTok is helpful. We have and will continue to implement digital citizenship lessons for all students, in collaboration with our District Digital Learning Team.
Thank you,
John Nieratko, Denise daGraca & Katie Perreault
ATTENTION: FOURTH AND FIFTH GRADE CHORUS STUDENTS
The Jordan/Jackson Elementary Chorus has been offered a wonderful opportunity to sing the National Anthem at a Mansfield High School home baseball game on Thursday, April 28, 2022. Our chorus will sing with members of the Qualters Middle School and Mansfield High School choirs.
Please be on the lookout for a permission slip/liability form coming home this week. The turn around for this is very quick; permission slips are due back Thursday, April 14. This is a voluntary, after school event.
~ Miss Steinbach and Mrs. Holster
GRADE 5 STUDENTS - Parent/Guardian Orientation April 27
Where: Qualters Middle School
For more information, please see QMS Principal McGovern's letter:
HERE'S SOME TEST TAKING TIPS FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILD DURING MCAS
To Reduce Test Anxiety
Parents and families can do several things to create a positive test-taking experience and help students prepare for tests. “Test anxiety” is worrying too much about doing well on a test. It can keep students from doing their best. Some ways to help reduce anxiety are:
● Talk about the test in a positive way.
● Encourage best effort.
● Encourage your child to focus on his or her strengths, such as a good memory or strong analytical skills.
● Assure your child that the test is only one measure of academic performance.
● Assure your child that their teacher has provided them with excellent strategies to help them have a successful test experience. Remind your child to be confident and use these strategies.
● Make sure your child gets a good night's sleep and has a good breakfast.
Remember—you are very important to your child’s success in school and in life. Your interest and support let your child know you believe in them and that you value education. We hope these suggestions help you help your child have a positive testing experience.
Ms. Parent and Mr. Curry's 4th grade classes did a lesson on visualization using the book "Just Another Ordinary Day". The students had fun listening to the book, creating the illustrations, and then rewriting the story to make it more detailed and interesting.
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DISTRICT WIDE ART SHOW - MAY 12
VISION/HEARING SCREENINGS
Jordan/Jackson Dates to Remember
April 5 - May 12, 2022: MCAS Test Dates
April 16 - April 24, 2022: Spring Break
April 27 - QMS Parent/Guardian Orientation for Grade 5 Students
May 12 - District Wide Art Show at MHS
June 6 - Field Day (Rain date: June 7)
June 20 - NO SCHOOL/HOLIDAY
June 21 - Last Day of School - Dismissal at 11:10am
The JJ "Secret Agents" in Dr. Freedman's class are excited to dive into their newest read aloud book, thanks to MESA. Students are engaged in the adventures of Portico Reeves. We love the writing of Jason Reynolds and artwork of Raul the 3rd!
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BOOK WORMS IS BACK!
If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please contact MESA at info@mesa4parents.org
MESA NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
May 6: Spring Fling at The Guild in Pawtucket, RI
May 16-May 18: Book Worms
June 6: Field Day (June 7 - rain date)
15th ANNUAL GREAT MANSFIELD CLEANUP - APRIL 30
Spring is here and that means it’s once again time for Keep Mansfield Beautiful’s annual Great Mansfield Cleanup. This year’s cleanup takes place on Saturday, April 30 from 9 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., rain or shine, followed by a volunteer-appreciation pizza party for volunteers on the South Common at Town Hall.
Join with your classmates, friends, family, and neighbors and show your pride in a cleaner, greener Mansfield. Students can also earn community service hours by participating.
The deadline for registering for this year’s Great Mansfield Cleanup is April 15. The first 500 people to register will receive free tee shirts. Volunteers can sign up at www.keepmansfieldbeautiful.com.
MANSFIELD YOUTH SPORTS
Youth Baseball 9 - 12 Year Olds