Ireland Elementary School
September 13, 2022
Mr. Mark gets a GATOR!
Mr. Mark Gehlhausen is a vital part of our school and community. We are so thankful for his hard work for our school and the dedication he gives to the students, staff, and Ireland community!
Three local organizations, Ireland Elementary PTO, Ireland Youth Sports, and St. Pat's Celebration Committee, joined together to purchase a utility vehicle for Mark to use to help make his job easier. The utility vehicle will also be able available to assist the Ireland community for baseball events and St. Patrick's celebration!
Thank you, Mark! We appreciate you!
Soup and Sandwich Fundraiser
It is that time of year again!
Soup and Sandwich Fundraiser - LAST FUNDRAISER OF THE SCHOOL YEAR!
Your child brought home a manilla envelope with an order form to presell chili and chicken noodle soup. All orders are due back to school by October 12th.
Gallon of Chili - $18.00
Gallon of Chicken Noodle - $18.00
We will be making the soup on November 4th & 5th with the actual event on Sunday, November 6th.
We will be needing lots of volunteers to make this fundraiser successful. Please look for an email in the near future asking for your help!
PowerSchool Grades
There have been many parents questioning how to view their student's grades in PowerSchool. I have created a short screencastify of the parent view when looking at grades. If you have any questions, please contaqct Kelly Lehmkuhler at klehmkuhler@gjcs.k12.in.us
Give an Ireland Staff Member a Shout-out!
Thank you for taking the time to highlight a staff member when they exceed our expectations!
https://ire.gjcs.k12.in.us/quicklinks/ireland-staff-shoutouts
Parent-Teacher Conference Sign-up
It is that time of year again for Parent-Teacher conferences!
They will be held on two different days virtually via Zoom, which are Wednesdays, September 28th and October 5th. Please use the following link to secure a time that works best for you!
If you don't sign up for a time by this Friday, we will assign you a time.
Staff Members of the Week!
Meet our New Staff Member, Hannah Staub!
The Book Fair is COMING!
Our book fair will be from September 28th - October 5th from 8:00 - 4:00 p.m.
We will have FAMILY NIGHTS on Wednesday, September 28th, and Wednesday, October 5th from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Please enter through the west gym doors.
SOMETHING NEW THIS YEAR!!!! Scholastic will be charging tax on all purchases! So make sure to figure that in when sending money with your student to shop!!
We hope to see you there!
Ireland Elementary Fall Family Fun Night - Mark Your Calendars!
Mindfulness Strategy of the Week
Clam Cuddle by Kayla Fuhs
Place hands on opposite shoulders and squeeze; take several deep breaths
Kindness Challenge of the Week
Sweep a neighbor’s, sidewalk, porch, or driveway.
Every week, your child will be receiving a kindness challenge! If they complete the challenge, they get to put up a sticker on our kindness challenge board!
Jump in on the fun at home too! Help us promote kindness to all - at school, home, and community!
PTO Subcommittees 2022-23
Sign up list - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e094ea9ae2ea7f94-ptosubcommittees
Lunch Visitors
Visitors who want to eat lunch with their child must call the school office by 9:00 a.m. if they wish to order an adult tray. Adult lunches cost $4.25 and must be paid by cash or check in the office when you arrive. If you do not wish to order an adult tray, you do not have to call ahead.
Visitors will be required to wait in the office until the students are dismissed to the cafeteria.
We do not allow outside food to be brought into the cafeteria for your child.
Important Reminders and Updates
School hours are 7:50AM -2:50PM. Students can arrive starting at 7:15AM. Students may not be dropped off prior to 7:15 AM. If you bring your child to school after 7:50 AM, you must escort them to the front doors.
We are highly encouraging parents who are bringing their child to school to use the car drop-off drive. If you would like to walk your child in, you will have to say goodbye outside the front doors. Please trust us that we have your child's best well-being in mind at all times.
All school supplies are provided by the PTO. Your child only needs a backpack, headphones, and a water bottle. Please write your child's name on all items.
Please see nurse Brandi Stiles for prescription medicine intake. All medicine must be accompanied by a parent and include a physician’s prescription. Students are not allowed to transport medicine to school.
VERY IMPORTANT- If your child's transportation changes, please notify the office with a note ASAP.
Covid Protocols for 22-23 School Year
If COVID positive...
- Must provide a picture of the positive home test card or a copy of the positive lab report.
- Isolate 5 days from symptom onset or isolate 5 days from test date if asymptomatic; May zoom when confirmed positive.
- Return to school on day 6
Symptoms but not testing for COVID or has a negative test result...
- Follow regular school policy.
- Fever free for 24 hours without the use of a fever-reducing medication
- If vomiting, your child must be able to eat 2 solid meals before returning to school.
- Free of diarrhea for 24 hours before returning to school
Can We Take AR Tests at Home?
YES! Here are a couple important things to know and remember as your kids test at home:
Step 1: Visit https://clever.com/in/gjcs
Step 2: Log in to Clever. (Your child should know this information - short number, long number)
Note: Make sure it says ‘Greater Jasper Consolidated School District’ at the top.
Step 3: Under ‘More Apps’ select ‘Renaissance’.
A Little About our Staff
I have compiled a list at the beginning of the year for myself, and I thought it would be nice for you to know too!
Check out this link to view their favorites!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LNBa1DLyHFPSIUbk1jMurgLfXYtvefPnTIS6yKMLGPU/edit?usp=sharing
Ireland Elementary Parent Handbook
Thanks!
SEPTEMBER MENUS
COMMUNITY EVENTS
GJCS Spirit Team - Grades 3-5
Order here - https://crisisconnection22.itemorder.com/shop/product/27161939/
McDonald's Outstanding Educator Award
Now through September 16th, we’re excited to accept nominations for the third-annual McDonald’s Outstanding Educator Awards. To nominate, simply submit your educator’s information through the below link! Coworkers, parents, family members, community members, and friends are invited to nominate outstanding educators!
SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION HERE: www.surveymonkey.com/r/McDEducator2022
Two tiers of prizes will be awarded to outstanding educators in local communities:
50 Outstanding Educators will each receive:
- $100 to use toward their classroom
- Best Teacher Ever coffee mug
- Outstanding Educator Certificate
- McDonald’s vouchers to “teach it forward” to parents with outstanding students throughout the year
5 Outstanding Educators will each receive:
- $1,000 to use toward their classroom
- Best Teacher Ever coffee mug
- Outstanding Educator Certificate
- McDonald’s vouchers to “teach it forward” to parents with outstanding students throughout the year
Our community educators make a big difference in the lives of our children, and we are grateful for each and every one of them and invite you to help recognize their efforts alongside McDonald’s!
Raise Right (formally known as SCRIP)
Do you want to save money on book rental and lunch money? If so, see flyer and information below on how to make that happen! It is available for ALL GJCS students no matter what school you attend!
Get started by going to the RaiseRight app on your phone or RaiseRight.com. Enrollment Code: A9L615B88978. Choose Jasper Elementary (even though your child goes to Ireland).
Orders will be reviewed on the Mondays listed below after 6:00 pm and any physical cards will be delivered to the school no later than Fridays of that week if you do not choose to ship them to your home.
First Semester: 8/15, 8/29, 9/12, 9/26, 10/10, 10/24, 11/7, 11/14, 11/28, 12/5, 12/12,
Second Semester: 1/2, 1/16, 1/30, 2/14, 2/28, 3/13, 3/27, 4/10, 4/24, 5/1, 5/15
YMCA - After School Care
Box Tops App!
We have a school goal of $2,000. Let's do this!
Past Ireland Newsletter
We are IRELAND!
Email: sbauer@gjcs.k12.in.us
Website: https://www.gjcs.k12.in.us/3/home
Location: 2386 North 500 West, Jasper, IN, USA
Phone: (812)482-7751
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ireland-Elementary-School-482279435288092/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel&eid=ARAFiG3PHtLEmKAd5cDeCkiXQq9OSvT5IwdGN5thZayEwosa7K4OQKvDopYDB6ESEJzUS4NVtNa0lmoY