JSE Tracks March 16th
We are Lil' BEARCATS!
JSE Monthly Attributes:
Characteristic of a Successful Learner (CSL): Act Responsibly
Bucket-Filling Trait: Acceptance
We are here for you!
Dear JSE Families,
I want to first extend my appreciation and partnership to all our JSE families: We understand the challenging situation that is presented to everyone the next four weeks. We hope that the below follow-up information to Superintendent Hunter’s communication Friday and updated communication on March 20th will support you further as we navigate these next weeks together. As this is an extremely fluid situation, we will continue our communication efforts with you as more information becomes available. eLearning day expectations remain the same, and teachers will be available via email and Canvas to answer questions and provide the support you or your child may need.
Building Closure: The school building will be open for staff to prepare for eLearning on Monday, March 16th. The building is closed to the general public from March 17th through May 1st. All after school activities are canceled through April 11th, and makeup dates will not be determined until staff returns.
eLearning Days March- 3/16, 3/18, 3/20, 3/30
eLearning Days April- 4/1, 4/3, 4/6, 4/8, 4/13,4/15,4/17,4/20/4/22,4/24,4/27,4/29,5/1
Return May 4th
No eLearning during Spring Break or Good Friday
Resources: Below you will find several resources collected for you. In addition, our teachers have added resources that your children are familiar with to their Canvas pages. Our Reading Success Teacher, Mrs. Reid will also continue to update LINKS provided to CANVAS teacher pages.
JSE News Continues: As we all try to keep a sense of normalcy for our families; we at JSE want to support this by continuing with our typical news broadcast on the days of eLearning. Information on where to locate the news on Canvas will be shared by your teacher.
Chromebooks: Monday, the 16th, will be the only day between 11-1 or 3-5 for loaner chromebooks to be picked up at JSE. Please complete the online form if you plan to obtain a loaner chromebook: Click here for the link to request a Chromebook Chromebooks will only be passed out to parents/guardians. Technology support will not be available for chromebooks during the school closure and the return of all devices and charges will be expected on April 13th when school resumes.
Wifi: Currently the Porter County library has let us know they have hot spots available. Comcast is also offering an option, see below.
Breakfast and Lunch: UTSC Central Office communication was emailed and included on our website for families regarding meals provided daily through the WHS cafeteria for those in need. The email is also posted below.
We want to partner with you during the upcoming weeks. If there is any essential needs we can support you with or any questions or concerns that have not been addressed. Please contact me directly via email, lbarnes@union.k12.in.us
As we say over the announcements each day, "You are loved at JSE!" Be safe, Be Smart!
Very Sincerely,
Leigh Barnes
eLearning and Canvas Website LINK information
Grab and Go Daily Breakfast/Lunch Meals for UTSC families in need: Window Pick-Up Time Updated to 11am-12.
Starting tomorrow, Union Township Schools will be providing breakfast and lunch to Union Township students daily. The pick-up for any child 18 or younger will be from 11:00-12:00 at the Circle Drive at Wheeler High School. The lunch menu is as follows and will be the same each week:
o Monday
▪ Breakfast- Chocolate Donuts, Milk, Juice
▪ Lunch- Turkey Sub, Dippers, Fruit, Milk
o Tuesday
▪ Breakfast- Pop Tarts, Juice, Milk
▪ Lunch- Ham Sub, Chips, Dippers, Fruit, Milk
o Wednesday
▪ Breakfast- Chocolate Donuts, Milk, Juice
▪ Lunch- Turkey Sub, Dippers, Fruit, Milk
o Thursday
▪ Breakfast- Cereal, Juice, Milk
▪ Lunch- PBJ, Dippers, Fruit, Milk
o Friday
▪ Breakfast- Pop Tarts, Juice, Milk
▪ Lunch- Chips/Cheese, Salsa, Dippers, Fruit, Milk
COMCAST
Effective Monday, we are putting in place two substantial program enhancements to help low income families deal with the coronavirus crisis.
1. We will make it even easier for low-income families who live in a Comcast service area to sign up by offering new customers 60 days of complimentary Internet Essentials service, which is normally available to all qualified low-income households for $9.95/month.
2. Also, we are increasing Internet speeds for the Internet Essentials service from 15/2 Mbps to 25/3 Mbps for all new and existing customers, which will be the speed of the service going forward. In this way, we will ensure that Internet Essentials customers will be able to use their Internet service for all their increased needs as a result of this health crisis.
We want to make it as fast and simple as possible to access this service:
• To receive the increased Internet speeds, existing customers will not need to do anything. The new speeds will be rolled out nationally over the next few days.
• We’ll send all new customers a free self-install kit that includes a cable modem with a Wi-Fi router. There will be no term contract or credit check and no shipping fee.
• To sign up, applicants can simply visit https://www.internetessentials.com. The accessible website also includes the option to video chat with customer service agents in American Sign Language. There are also two dedicated phone numbers 1-855-846-8376 for English and
1-855-765-6995 for Spanish.
Comcast is offering FREE internet for two months for qualifying families who do not have internet access at home to help with connectivity during the coronavirus situation. More information & the application process can be found on their website:
https://www.internetessentials.com/covid19#gethelp&all_Pricingandotherinfo
Kindergarten Round-Up: Will be rescheduled upon return to school.
PTO News
- Did you know you can email the PTO at johnsimatovichpto@gmail.com with any questions or volunteering information you need?
- Canceled: 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!
Attention Grades 3-5: IREAD/ILEARN - Canceled per the Governor's Message and the IDOE
Important Dates:
All events canceled, building closed March 17th-May 1st.
School resumes May 4th
March16,18,20 eLearning Days
March 19 Report Card Available via Harmony Parent Portal
March 23-27 Spring Break
March 30 eLearning Day
April 1,3,6,8 eLearning Days
April 10 Good Friday, no eLearning
April 13,15,17,20,22,24,27,29, May 1 eLearning Days
May 4 School Resumes
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