Leopards News

12/7 Holiday Meal

12/7 Early Release, 1:20 p.m.

12/14 Spirit Day - Pajama Day

12/14 Early Release, 1:20 p.m.

12/14 GSD Board Meeting, DO Boardroom, 6:00 p.m.

12/19 - 12/30 NO SCHOOL - Winter Break

1/2 NO SCHOOL - Staff Professional Development

1/3 School Resumes, 8:00 a.m.

Dear JWE Friends and Families,

Our school is in full swing and we have all settled into the rhythm and routines of school. As I visit with classrooms, I see children engaged in the research and inquiry that is taking place during their reading instruction in all of our classrooms. Children are in the thick of discovering interesting information about a variety of nonfiction topics. Yesterday a third grade student explained to me why lightning does not appear in a straight line, and why you can't have thunder without lightning! It is inspiring to see the enthusiasm!

As we say goodbye to this year, I want to thank you for your partnership and support, and to wish each of you a wonderful Winter Break!

Best,

Lindy Sproul

JWE Principal

This year's Holiday Meal is a GO with a few restrictions. Families and friends are welcome to join us for lunch on Wednesday, Dec. 7th. There will be a maximum of two additional guests per student this year due to the limited supply of food. Cost: Adults/$5.00, Children/$3.00. Cash, Checks and Credit Cards will be accepted.

MENU

Turkey Gravy w/Mashed Potatoes

Green Bean Casserole

Salad Bar

Ambrosia Salad

Dinner Roll

Pumpkin Cake w/Whipped Topping

LUNCH SCHEDULES

1st Grade

• 10:20 – Couzens, Everts, Vierra
• 10:35 – Johnson, Marlia, Taylor

2nd Grade

• 10:55 – Hill, Watkins
• 11:10 – Lowther, Waverly, Winegar

3rd Grade

• 11:30 – Bigbee, Thompson
• 11:45 – Banka, Black, Pheil

5th Grade

• 12:05 – Gillies, Hess
• 12:20 – Aker, Meroney, Robbins

4th Grade

• 12:40 – Adams, Mitchell
• 12:55 – Mullen, Salmeri, Wyller

Hello JWE Parents and Guardians,

Thank you to all who joined us for the School Tour night! We hope you enjoyed viewing our awesome specials rooms! I’d also like to thank our wonderful specials teachers for providing us so much fantastic information and graciously opening their doors to us.

Some important dates coming up:

• Family Movie Night - January (day TBD)
• Family Dance Night - 2/24

More details to come in the next newsletter.

Are you interested in having a more active role with the PFO? Join a committee! We still have spots in the following committees:

• Movie Night
• Dance
• Bingo
• Carnival
• Yearbook

To join a committee please email us at jwepfo@gmail.com.

Last but not least I’d like to encourage you to download the Box Tops for Education app. When setting up your account enter the referral code: JE3T4GU0 It’s as simple as scanning your receipt after you shop! We have a goal of $1,000 and are currently at $327.80!

Happy Holidays,

The John Wetten PFO

Did you know? 90% attendance may seem like an acceptable level of attendance, but the reality is that 90% attendance means that your child will miss 17 days of the school year which is nearly 4 weeks!!!!

Students with good or improved attendance for the

month of November

have a chance to win

buy one ~ get one

Trail Blazer tickets!

We will be drawing student names the beginning of December.

We’re currently in need of volunteers to help with a few after school enrichment clubs.

In the coming months we hope to offer a hand sewing class, chess and yoga, but we need help.

Classes run on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 2:20-3:20.

If you can help or know someone that might be interested, please contact Theresa Schmidt at:

schmidtt@gladstone.k12.or.us. 503-656-6564 ext. 265

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• 7:30 a.m. - Building Opens for Breakfast
• 7:50 a.m. - Classrooms Open to Students
• 8:00 a.m. - Learning Begins
• 1:20 p.m. - Early Release (Wednesday's ONLY)
• 2:20 p.m. - Dismissal (M, T, Th, F)