JSE Tracks
Principal's Weekly News, October 11th
Keeping you informed of all the "tracks" we make at school and in our community!
JSE Monthly Attributes:
Characteristic of a Successful Learner (CSL): Be a Self-Directed Learner
Bucket-Filling Trait: Patience
We LOVE JSE!
Good afternoon, JSE families,
Thank you for your partnership yesterday. eLearning and virtual conferences were a success with over 90% participation in both. If you were not able to make your conference and would still like one, please contact your child's teacher. All eLearning assignments and activities final due date is Wednesday evening.
This Thursday, your child's report card will be available through your Harmony Parent Portal. If you need your username or password for your account please let us know. Remember you can have one account for more than one child.
This week our students begin to create personal and classroom reading goals for 2nd quarter. Thank you for instilling a nightly reading routine! At least one of the library books that go home is in your child's reading level range, we want to make sure your child is reading at their comfort level, not too difficult and not too easy so they continue to love reading!
Thank you for your partnership,
Mrs. Barnes
PTO News
- PTO Events: Candy Wars for our Annual Trick or Treat at JSE
- VOLUNTEER: We will be looking for alternative ways to honor our community and family veterans! If you are interested in helping with this endeavor please let us know.
- Fall classroom parties will be planned by teachers this year and your teacher will reach out for your help as needed. No parent volunteers this year.
- Join our facebook page and let us know if you are interested in joining our meetings and looking for ways to get involved in our school! Please reach out to us through our facebook page or our PTO email.
- PTO Meetings usually occur the first Tuesday of each month at 6PM. Please consider attending the meetings this year, every JSE parent is welcome and encouraged to attend!
Important Dates:
October 14 Report Card
October 12-22 PTO Candy Wars
October 27 6-7pm Spooktacular Trick or Treat at JSE PTO Event
October 28 fall classroom parties, no volunteers. Teachers will communicate ways you can help this year.
October 28-29 Fall Break No School
November 5 No School UTSC Teacher In-Service Day
November 11 Veterans Day
November 24-26 Thanksgiving Break
Harmony Parent Portal LINK: https://sis.union.k12.in.us/familyaccess.nsf/hello.xsp
Daily Schedule returns
8:40AM First Bell
8:50AM Tardy Bell and School Begins
Lunch Schedule below *Lunch is free this year also
3:20 Car Rides and Walkers/Bike Riders *see car rider directions below
3:25 Bus Dismissal
**Masks are optional during the school day and required on the bus.
JOIN our UTSC Team: Employment 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
- JSE Substitute Custodian/Substitute Kitchen Dishwasher- 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!
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