JSE Tracks February 10th
We are Lil' BEARCATS!
JSE Monthly Attributes:
Characteristic of a Successful Learner (CSL): Transfer Knowledge to New Situations
Bucket-Filling Trait:Kindess
It's Marvelous Monday at JSE!
Greetings, JSE Families,
The next two weeks will be short weeks packed full of learning and activity! Please remember we have no school on Friday or Monday. We hope you enjoy quality time with family and friends. Remind your kiddos to get on Canvas and access their free learning resources, we are currently trying out IXL math and reading and have given every student an account. Accessing Canvas at home will also give them practice for eLearning Days. I wish winter was over in February but I am reminded by Mr. Joe that we often get inclement weather through March. A big thank you to Mr. Joe for all his extra time and efforts during the winter season!
This week we celebrate friendship through our Valentine Classroom exchange and our Candlelight Lunch. This year we are also very excited to bring the infamous Brown's Music Bus to JSE. THANK YOU PTO and parents for all your fundraising efforts, Brown's Music Bus will be a wonderful experience for our kids!
During the month of February we will be celebrating kindness with our challenge titled, "let's wrap our school in a chain of kindness!" Students will learn about spreading acts of kindness in our school, on the playground, and in their community. Our kindness chains are growing!!
We LOVE our school,
Leigh Barnes
Principal
Attention Kindergarten - 2nd grade Parents: Dyslexia Screening Information
Attention Grades 3-5: IREAD/ILEARN Information
ILEARN/IREAD-3 Information: Our 3rd-5th grade teachers have started to discuss the assessments with our students, when they occur, and what they can expect. With that, please view the dates and resources below for you as a parent. We will begin practicing through the practice website next month. The short practice times will help our students become familiar with the online platform and technology embedded questions. As always, please let me know if you have any questions regarding the assessments.
ILEARN (3rd-5th)will take the place of the previous standardized assessment ISTEP+
The testing window: April 20th - May 15th, we will update you with our specific testing dates.
https://www.doe.in.gov/assessment/ilearn
IREAD-3 Only 3rd Graders
The testing window: March 16-20, we will update you with our specific testing dates.
Reminder for our beautiful winter weather...
You should be receiving text messages and have signed up for an alert through NotifyMe on our website, if you do not please call the office to, 1. verify your phone number and service carrier
AND 2. make sure you are registered for NotifyMe through our website at http://jsimatovich.union.k12.in.us/?PageName=NotifyMe. Grandparents and babysitters may also register for NotifyMe.
Ensure you and your child have discussed dismissal plans and informed the school in the event of an early release.
Outdoor Recess: As a rule of thumb all students will go outside when the temperature is 10 degrees or above. If your child wants to play in the snow, they will need snowpants, winter jacket, snowboots, and gloves. Please label your child's clothing.
PTO News
- PTO is planning an incredible assembly for our kids! The renowned Brown's Music Bus will be coming to JSE in February!
- We need your old books for our upcoming annual Book Bingo PTO Event March 5th at 6PM . Please look through your bookshelves and donate as many books (children or adult) as you can! We are excited to recreate the magic of the love of reading this year!
- Be looking for information regarding our annual Free Family Elementary Fitness Night at WHS!
- Did you know you can email the PTO at johnsimatovichpto@gmail.com with any questions or volunteering information you need?
- 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!
Save the Date:
Important Dates:
February 12 Valentine Candlelight Lunch
February 13 Classroom Valentine Exchange Thank you to our kitchen for the milk and a heart cookie! Your child's teacher will share information on their classroom Valentine Exchange.
February 14-17 President's Day No school/Snow Make-Up Day if needed
February 21 Free PTO Elementary Fitness Night at WHS
March 5th Dr. Suess Night
Wear your Bearcat Spirit Wear on Fridays!
You are always welcome at JSE!
Please let us know how we can strengthen our partnership with you!
Leigh Barnes, Principal ext 3001 lbarnes@union.k12.in.us
Barb Rittel, Secretary ext 3000 brittel@union.k12.in.us
Lisa Morton, Home School Advisor ext 3003 lmorton@union.k12.in.us
Kathy Maniszko, School Nurse ext 3002 kmaniszko@union.k12.in.us
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