JSE Tracks April 4th
We are Lil' BEARCATS!
Keeping you informed of all the "tracks" we make at school and in our community!
JSE Monthly Attributes:
Characteristic of a Successful Learner (CSL): Think Reflectively
Bucket-Filling Trait: Empathy
We Love our Schoolhouse!
Good Evening, JSE Families,
These next two months will fly by! We are busy around the school house not only learning to prepare for next year but also realizing the growth our students have made thus far and what we still need them to learn before the next level. On the JSE news, we celebrated our 3rd graders on their accomplishment of IREAD-3 and have started discussing and building stamina for the upcoming 3rd-5th ILEARN assessment. A special visit by Doug and Peach for our 3rd graders is warranted for their hard work:)
We appreciate you helping us finish strong by checking Harmony and supporting your child with their homework and independent reading. We always praise their best effort on their school work and on the upcoming tests.
This week we welcome a new group of eager Kindergartners for the 2022-23 school year! Thank you for spreading the word as we look forward to Kindergarten Round-Up this week, either Thursday evening or Friday morning at JSE. Please see the information below. Children need to be 5 years old by August 1st to attend next year. If you have any questions or will be unable to attend, please call the school and we will provide you with important information.
Make sure the PTO Fun Fair is on your calendar! Thank you for the donations for our grade level basket raffle. We hope to see you April 22nd! The game truck for our chocolate fundraiser has also been scheduled for April 22nd. Thank you very much for ALL your support! The fundraiser was a huge success for our school!
Partners for our Kids!
Leigh Barnes
2022-2023 Kindergarten Round-Up April 7th or April 8th
Stay tuned for more information!
In early August, before school begins, we will host a Kindergarten Open House for students and their families to meet their teacher, visit their classroom, and tour the school.
Welcome Information Page for Incoming Kindergarten Families
PTO News
- Fun Fair Next! April 22nd
- May 2nd :Teacher Appreciation Week. If you are able to volunteer to help us recognize our teachers please let me know!
- Join our facebook page and let us know if you are interested in joining our meetings and looking for ways to get involved in our school! Please reach out to us through our facebook page or our PTO email.
- 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:ILEARN Information
ILEARN 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 18th - May 13th, we will update you with our specific testing dates.
https://www.in.gov/doe/files/ILEARN-for-Families-Flyer-English.pdf
Important Dates:
April 7/8 Kindergarten Round-Up
April 15 Good Friday No School
April 22 PTO Fun Fair
April 18-22 Spring Book Fair
April 18 Grade 4 ILEARN Week
April 25 Grade 3 ILEARN Week
May 2 Grade 5 ILEARN Week
May 2-6 Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
May 25 Last Student Day
May 25 Report Card
Wear your Bearcat Spirit Wear on Fridays!
Community Corner:
JOIN our UTSC Team: Employment Opportunities - JSE Dishwasher and School Nurse Opening
Want to work at Union Township Schools? If so, please take a look at the below postings or click the UTSC Corporation website HERE:
- School Nurse Interested applicants should complete the online application and email Leigh Barnes at lbarnes@union.k12.in.us
- Kitchen Dishwasher- 10:45-1:45PM Monday-Friday. Interested applicants should email Leigh Barnes at lbarnes@union.k12.in.us
- Substitute Teachers Needed: High School Graduate Requirement Only. Interested applicants should check our website or the IDOE website and email Leigh Barnes at lbarnes@union.k12.in.us
- Bus Aide/Bus Substitute Driver- Interested applicants should email Superintendent John Hunter at jhunter@union.k12.in.us
- JSE Substitute Custodian- Interested applicants should email Leigh Barnes at lbarnes@union.k12.in.us
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