JSE Tracks
Principal's Weekly News, May 10, 2021
JSE Monthly Attributes:
Characteristic of a Successful Learner (CSL): Self Advocate
Bucket-Filling Trait: Confidence
Thank you so much to our wonderful PTO and all of our parents for showing all of the teachers and staff at JSE much LOVE during Teacher Appreciation Week!
JSE is such a special place for kids to grow thanks to all of the students, teachers, staff, and parents, and I am so glad we were able to celebrate!
Our students continue to show that JSE will finish the year STRONG with GRIT and CONFIDENCE!
As we say over the announcements each day, "You are loved at JSE!" Proud to be a Bearcat!"
Very Sincerely,
Leigh Barnes
Last Student Day Activities
Last Day Picnic on the JSE Lawn: Our JSE Cafe will make brown bag lunches with the following included:
Ham Sandwich
Goldfish
Raisins
Carrots
Cheese Stick
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Choice of Milk
Your child may choose to bring a lunch from home. Please discuss this with your child and we will be asking for their choice to have a lunch from school or bring a lunch from home at the end of next week.
In the afternoon, PTO will host the Kona Ice Truck and music to celebrate JSE friendships and accomplishments from the school year!
5th Grade Family Announcements:
*Mr. Goeringer has sent several emails with details surrounding your child's transition to middle school, let us know if you have not received these messages.
May 12th 4-6PM Interested in band: Ms. Bessey, the Band Director at the Middle School is hosting an instrument try out night in the High School Band room for 5th graders interested in band next year. It is May 12 from 4-6pm.
Washington D.C. Trip Information sent home, contact Mallory Lucas, mlucas@union.k12.in.us
May 18th 9am 5th grade visits UTMS
May 25th 5th grade Class Celebration
August 9th UTMS Open house from 5-7PM. They will have the opportunity to meet teachers, test lockers, walk the building, meet Mr. Goeringer!
UTSC 2021-22 Transfer Tuition Student Information
UTSC 2021-22 Transfer Tuition Student Information
The Union Township School Board has announced the number of transfer tuition students they will accept by school and grade level for the 2021-2022 school year. Applications are due on or before June 25, 2021 and can be found under Parent Information/Forms and here.
For more information, please call (219) 759-2531.
Get your Yearbook while supplies last!
2020-21 Memories: If you did not pre-order a yearbook, we have some available for 15$ now in the main office! Your child will want to join our annual yearbook signing day! Please email Mrs. Rittel to reserve one and make sure we still have them before you send in your money. brittel@unin.k12.in.us
From the desk of JSE Nurse, Mrs. Maniszko: Masks and COVID-19 Positive Cases
Please continue to call the school to report if your child tests positive or if you have a positive case in your home. This will help us to monitor close contacts and daily attendance.
PTO NEWS: Our PTO is still in action!
- Did you know you can email the PTO at johnsimatovichpto@gmail.com with any questions or volunteering information you need?
- PTO Meetings are virtual with our PTO board this year.
- Check out Many Community Events below
Important Dates:
May 3 5th Grade Testing Week
May 18 5th Graders visit UTMS
May 25 5th Grade Classroom Celebration
May 26 Last Student Day Report Card Available PTO celebrates us with the Kona Ice Truck!
Wear your Bearcat Spirit Wear on Fridays!
Harmony Parent Portal LINK: https://sis.union.k12.in.us/familyaccess.nsf/hello.xsp
Registration Now Open For UT Swim Club!
The UT Swim Club is offering a FREE trial for those who would like to see what the club has to offer!
Click HERE for more details, and click the link below to register!
Wheeler Youth League Golf Outing!
The 1st Annual Golf Outing to support Wheeler Youth Sports is taking place in June!
For more information, please click HERE!
2nd Annual Bearcat Strong Event
Join our Lady Bearcat Softball Team on Wednesday, May 12th for the 2nd Annual Bearcat Strong event!
For more information, please click HERE!
Boys and Girls Club Day For Kids Event!
Our local Boys and Girls Clubs is hosting a Day For Kids event with prizes and food!
For more information, please click HERE!
Join our UTSC Team: Job 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
- 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!
Feel free to contact me anytime! Very Sincerely, Mrs. Barnes
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