The Dragon Digest!
News & Information for JES First Grade
March 28, 2024
Coming Up
April 1 - No School
April 2 - JES Night at Varsity Baseball Game
April 8 - Eclipse Viewing
April 26 - First Grade Field Trip
Photos
Solar Eclipse Watching Party
On April 8th we will be in the path to experience a once in a lifetime total solar eclipse event! JES will be celebrating this event with a Solar Eclipse Watch Party. Our generous PTO has secured enough eclipse glasses for all of our students and staff.
In order for your student to participate in the outdoor viewing of the eclipse, you must sign this form and return it to school by April 8th. If the signed form is not returned, your student will not participate in the outdoor viewing of the eclipse.
A few reminders.......
Birthday Parties
The school policy for birthday invites states that if the invitations are being sent home at school then ALL students will need to be invited OR all students of the same sex; all boy or all girls. This prevents feelings from being hurt if a student doesn't receive an invite.
Headphones
Please check with your child, and make sure your child has working headphones. If not please make sure to send in a working pair as soon as possible.
Phonics
School Procedures
Arrival/Dismissal Procedures
Please click here to view arrival and dismissal procedures for the 2023 - 2024 school year.
Please remember, email jesoffice@southlakecarroll.edu or call the JES office 817-949-4500 by 2pm if your student's regular way home changes.
Dismissal Information
○ Official car signs must be displayed in the car window during pick-up time.
○ Your family car line sign can also be used to pick up in the walker line.
● Changes in transportation must be communicated to the front office by calling 817-949-4500 or emailing jesoffice@southlakecarroll.edu NO LATER THAN 2:00.
DO NOT contact the classroom teacher with these changes.
In the car line, please keep your child's name visible until your child is in the car.
● The cut-off time for change in transportation is 2:00 pm.
The cut-off time for early dismissal is 2:30.
Thank you for your cooperation in getting all our students home safely and efficiently.
Volunteer Information for the 2023-2024 School Year
The teachers, students, and employees at Carroll ISD depend on the dedication of the wonderful volunteers that we have in our community. We cannot thank our volunteers enough for sacrificing their valuable time and efforts in support of our District.
Every volunteer must complete an application and a background check to ensure the safety of our students. Applications and background checks must be completed annually to ensure the district has updated information on each volunteer. Please note that a background check can take up to 72 hours to be processed and cannot be done on the spot at the campus.
Click here to begin your application to become a Carroll ISD Volunteer.
CARROLL ISD VOLUNTEER DO'S AND DON'TS
DO:
- Complete your application and background check before volunteering.
- Check-in with the front office upon arrival. Please bring your driver's license with you each time.
- Wear appropriate clothing for your volunteer assignment.
DON'T:
- Show up unexpected without campus approval or approval that you are an approved volunteer.
- Bring younger non school-aged children without permission from the campus.
- Discuss other students.
- Volunteer when you are feeling ill.
- Take pictures of a student who isn't your child.
School Hours
School hours are from 7:40 a.m. until 3 p.m.
This year, our expectations are that our students will be in their seats ready to learn promptly at 7:40 a.m. This means the tardy bell will ring at 7:40 a.m. and students will be late at this point. Please plan to have your students at school by 7:30 to allow them time to get ready for their day.
First Grade Class Schedule
First Grade Class Schedule
7:30-7:45 Arrival, Unpack, Morning Tubs, Announcements
7:45-8:00 Morning Write
8:00-8:30 Phonics
8:30-9:00 Reading
9:00-9:15 Recess
9:15-9:25 Snack/Read Aloud
9:25-10:05 Writing & Grammar
10:05-11:00 Encore
11:00-12:15 Math
12:15-12:45 Lunch
12:45-1:15 Recess
1:15-1:45 Science & Social Studies
1:45-2:30 WIN Time
2:30-2:50 Handwriting & Grammar
2:50-2:55 Clean Up, Pack Up, Dismissal
Encore Rotation
Snack Time
Please note some important information regarding our snack time in the classroom:
Please only send CLEAN, EASY TO EAT snacks. These snacks are sometimes consumed while we are working, so foods that require spoons or forks can be difficult to eat. Finger foods work best.
We only have 10-15 minutes for snack, so please only send enough for your child to eat in this time frame.
We can ONLY DRINK WATER in the classroom. Yogurt drinks, protein milk, Gatorade, juice, etc. will be enjoyed during lunch time in the cafeteria.
Please make sure the snacks are HEALTHY.
JES is an allergy aware campus. This means that NO NUTS OF ANY KIND or PEANUT BUTTER may be consumed in the classroom. Please do not bring snacks that contain peanuts or nuts for snack. These snacks can be eaten in the cafeteria.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MAKING SNACK A CLEAN, HEALTHY, AND ENJOYABLE TIME FOR EVERYONE.
Library Schedule
Be sure to bring your library book on your library day!
Library Schedule
Mon - Trichel 8:30-9:00
Tues - Becker 8:00-8:30
Coley - 8:30-9:00
Wed - Darovec 8:00-8:30
Edmiston - 8:30-9:00
Thurs - Goldring 8:00-8:30
MY SCHOOL BUCKS - LUNCH ACCOUNT
We encourage all parents/students to prepay money into their account to help lunch lines move faster and to avoid lost/forgotten lunch money.
- Cash/Check – can be deposited in the lunch line at the point of sale. If you choose to drop cash off, please include your child’s name and ID number. Any change from a cash payment will be deposited on the student's lunch account.
- Online Payment - CISD has included a parent online credit card payment system through MySchoolBucks, online or mobile app. You can make credit card payments to your student’s cafeteria account online for a convenience fee of $2.50. The system will also allow parents to view student cafeteria account balances and purchases at no charge as well as set up free, automatic, low balance email notifications and automatic payments.
Please note:
- Money left on accounts will roll over with your student next year.
- Transferring funds between siblings' accounts may be done any time by calling the Child Nutrition office at 817-949-8240.