J.O.E.S. News
August 2023
Monday, August 7 2023
Welcome to The JOES Family
Ms Sydney Zaunbrecher - Grade 1
Ms ANna Lafosse - Grade 2 Para
Changes In Bus Routes
Glena Gaspard: Sped Bus M97
Kim Bonvillion: Sped bus para
Karey Theriot M171
Mandie Yerrick M157
Delores Monceaux M179
Zim Livingston M173
This may cause time changes and delays for the first few days. Please refer to the Official Road List for GHS/JOES found under the Transportation link of the VPSB website.https://www.vpsb.net/browse/268845
Call the JOES office @ 536-6541 Or the VPSB Transportation Department @ 337-898-5710 or 337-898-5709
2022-2023 Spirit Shirt
Jesse Owens Online Store
JOES Student IDs
Students must have IDs for breakfast and lunch, for the library, to log into their chromebook, as well as to identify them as a JOES student for safety.
- All ID items may be purchased on the Jesse Owens Online Store (link above) .
- Students must use the school issued lanyards only while at school.
- The classroom teacher will work out the procedures for the wearing of IDs - according to the grade level and need. The teacher will then relay that information to their students/guardians.
- The QR code on the IDs are used to log into Clever and the Barcode is for the library & to scan for lunch and breakfast.
From JOES Parent/student handbook pages 3-4
ID initial fee for all parts is $6 per student.
Replacement parts cost: ID: $1; Lanyard: $2.50; ID holder $2.50.
Ids are considered part of the uniform. Students need ids daily for breakfast & lunch. Homeroom teachers will monitor Ids daily.
Consequences Per 9 weeks for not having Ids:
1st offense no Ids: Verbal warning
2nd offense no Ids: infraction
3rd offense no Ids: infraction
4th offense no Ids: infraction
5th offense no Ids: detention
all following offenses : detention
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Attendance
Doctor, dentist or nurse practitioner's written excuses are always encouraged
Elementary School students may not miss more than twelve (12) days per year in order to be eligible for promotion. Parent notes are counted in the 12 days, Doctor excuses are not.A doctor, dentist or nurse practitioner written statement of student’s incapacity to attend school shall be required for those absences for three (3) or more consecutive days due to illness, contagious illness in a family, hospitalization, or accidents.
Refer to pages 8-10 of the Vermilion Parish Student Parent Handbook.
JOES Community Calendar
Click on the Button Below.
August Dates to Remember:
August 7 - JOES Meet & Greet 5pm to 6pm
August 10-14 Pre-K & K testing by appointment.
August 10- Grades 1-5 1st Day of School
August 15 & 16- 1st Day Pre-K & K (1/2 the students each day)
August 17 - All students attend school & Fall/Class Picture Day- Must wear uniform
August 31: Open House 5:30 pm This is the day where parents/guardians will get information about the curriculum. How the classes are taught, expectations of the class/curriculum, homework expectations, the routines of the class...
Fall/ Class Picture Day
August Birthday List
1 Josiah Broussard
5 Vince Trahan
5 Luke Cormier
7 Landon Bailey
7 Jia Diaz
8 Ricky Hebert
10 Anna Cormier
13 Addy Gaspard
13 Avery Gaspard
14 Eli Perez
14 Branson Touchet
15 Logan Bourque
16 Emily Davis
17 Jaylin Lege
17 Duncan McGowen
18 Jackson McFarlain
19 Athena Potier
21 Olivia Taylor
21 Isaac Cormier
21 Karter Simon
22 Addison Cavin
25 Mr Brock Meaux
27 Layton Leckelt
27 Nathan Leckelt
27 Ava Victoria
29 Mrs Jaimee Romero
30 Brynlyn Plaisance
Uniform Reminders for the 2023-2024 School year
- Sweatshirts and ¼ zip pullovers 1. Color must be solid navy, white, red, gray, black, or spirit/school team sweatshirts. 2. No emblems, monograms, or contrasting stitching are allowed except for logos/emblems approved by school. 3. Sweatshirts may be worn over polo or oxford during cold weather.
- Undershirts 1. Color must be solid navy, gray, white, red, or black. 2. Undershirts must be tucked into the uniform bottom.
- Belts 1. Color must be black, brown, khaki or navy. 2. Belts must be worn at all times in grades 1-12. The entire belt must be worn within the loops.
- Friday Jean Days will be JEAN ONLY - Shorts will not be allowed. (The only shorts that will be allowed will be uniform shorts)
- Guidelines for Non-Compliance Failure to comply with the guidelines for dress, appearance, or uniforms will result in parental contact by the school. Further noncompliance may result in one or all of the following: in-school suspension or suspension from school.
JOES Uniform Reminders:
- Hoodies are allowed to be worn - when entering the building the hood will have to be removed from their head.
- Jean Days are for JEANS OR Uniforms ONLY. No Shorts, No Sweatpants.
Jean days and non-uniform dress days will be used as fundraising opportunities and/or for student reward purposes throughout the year. These opportunities will be announced in advance by the school administration.
Jean Days
● Jeans ONLY, shorts are not allowed.
● Uniform shirts should be worn with jeans unless otherwise instructed.
● Violations on these days will result in 1) First offense - a phone call home for a change of clothes or a change of clothes will be given to the student from the uniform closet.
Non-Uniform Dress:
● Bottoms and dresses should be close to knee length.
● No bare shoulders (sleeveless tops, halter tops, spaghetti straps, visible undergarments, etc.). ● Any graphics on t-shirts must be appropriate for elementary school.
● Shoes need to be appropriate for P.E. class.
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If you have any gently used uniforms that no longer fit and you wish to donate them to school please feel free to do so. We keep some on hand for accidents and incidentals. We will have a table available at Meet & Greet for anyone willing to donate/exchange.
Student Progress Center
Parents can access Vermilion School Student Progress Center, create an account and keep track of grades and attendance. Go to www.vpsb.net click on Parent, click on Student/Parent Command Center, and you should see the above sign in. If you do not already have an account you can Register New User. You will need a PSN number to set up your account. You may contact the school for that information by emailing your request for your PSN number. Make sure to state who will be creating the account because each guardian has a different number. verna.broussard@vpsb.net OR shana.boudreaux@vpsb.net.
BETA News
Mendoza Car Raffle Information
This year it is a 2023 Ford F-150 4X4 STX OR $35,000
Profit from sales: The proceeds from the raffle will be distributed to each school based
on the total amount that school sold! This is the biggest Fundraiser for JOES - last year we sol 956 tickets!!!
We will begin selling tickets ASAP because the drawing has been moved up to December for this year.
More information to come soon.
Fundraisers
All Fundraisers help provide funds for instructional materials, operating expenses, motivational incentives for students and staff, and other expenses that are not funded through other sources.
Jean Days: Students may wear blue jeans (NO SHORTS) for $1 on Fridays with a JOES Spirit Shirt or uniform shirt. JOES spirit shirts can be worn every Friday for free with uniform bottoms. (Only the jeans cost $1- $35 for the year)
https://osp.osmsinc.com/p/VU017-10
Tech Tuesday T-Shirts: Students may wear any T-shirt (appropriate according to the uniform policy) for $1with uniform bottoms . All funds raised for Tech Tuesday go to the JOES Technology fund. You can send 1 payment of $34 for the year.
https://osp.osmsinc.com/p/VU017-6
Concession Sales: Students may purchase individually wrapped snacks in the morning. All snacks are $1.00. Please make certain that you send snack money with your child in the morning. We will not collect snack money at the office during the day to get to students. We cannot interrupt class time or be responsible for monies lost or misplaced.
FREE Fundraisers
Please continue to help Jesse Owens Elementary raise funds at no extra expense to you. Ask your family and friends to do the same. Your trash can be our treasure!!!
Box Tops: No more clipping. No more sending Box Tops to school. All you need is your phone. Download the ALL-NEW Box Tops app, shop as you normally would, then simply scan your store receipts to find participating products. The app will automatically credit your school's Box Tops earnings online.
Forward your email receipt to receipts@boxtops4education.com using the same email that's associated with your BTFE account.
Community Coffee Labels: Cut Community Coffee Products UPC labels. Proceeds help fund the AR and Library programs.
Coca-Cola Products: You can scan or enter Coca Cola product codes directly to the Coca-Cola app. Or search coca cola give to schools for donation to Jesse Owens Elementary or send the codes in to JOES. Proceeds help fund instructional materials, operating expenses, motivational incentives for staff and students and other expenditures that are not funded through other sources.
Scan codes in caps and in the boxes of Coca Cola products to donate to Jesse Owens Elementary. If you would prefer to save the caps and bring them to us we will scan them in.
Calls to the office
The office is a busy place of business - phone messages may get lost and not delivered. For that reason transportation changes CANNOT be made by a phone call. All transportation changes must be in writing prior to 2 pm. You may bring a handwritten not or email Shana.boudreaux@vpsb.net prior to 2 pm.
- Students will not be called to the office to answer phone calls.
Counselor Corner
Handle with care
If your family is experiencing difficulties at home, I would like to provide some additional support at school. I understand you may not always be able to provide details, and that’s OK. If your child is coming to school after a difficult morning, night or weekend, please email me at verna.broussard@vpsb.net with “handle with care - student name” in the subject line and I will make it a priority to check in on them
Jesse Owens Elementary
Principal: Anita F. Dupuis (anita.dupuis@vpsb.net)
Secretary/Bookkeeper: Shana A. Boudreaux (Shana.boudreaux@vpsb.net)
Counselor: Verna Broussard (Verna.broussard@vpsb.net)
Check us out on Facebook for more activities to do with your child at home.
Email: anita.dupuis@vpsb.net
Website: http://www.joes.vpsb.net
Location: 203 13th Street, Gueydan, LA, USA
Phone: 337-536-6541
Facebook: facebook.com/JesseOwensElementary