JSE Tracks
Principal's Weekly News, October 26, 2020
JSE Monthly Attributes:
Characteristic of a Successful Learner (CSL): Be a Self-Directed Learner
Bucket-Filling Trait: Patience
#BearcatPride!
Good evening, JSE families,
Have a wonderful Fall Break! No school this Thursday or Friday. Students will also have no school November 6th for teacher in-service day. Please practice those four R's: REST, RELAX, REJUVENATE, and READ. The last but definitely not the least, read! Bored kiddos? Send them to their Canvas courses for MANY learning activities! Remember each grade level has a learning resource they can access at home to reinforce skills though fun, rewarding practice.
Congratulations to our 2020-21 RoboCats Robotic Team: Mason Kennedy, Kennedy Hawkins, Christian Mitchell, Cali Knoblock, Julian Blevins and Jaxson Widner. Thanks Mrs. Goodwin for your leadership We are excited to see what our team will create and accomplish this year. Stay tuned for a video of our robocat friend!
Our students are looking forward to their fall classroom celebrations this Wednesday afternoon with a virtual assembly featuring the NED Show. Thank you teachers and families for your donations and collaborations to make these celebrations special!
Winter Weather Alert: The colder weather sure has set in! Please remember to label and send in your children with a warm coat daily. Unless it's raining and above 10 degrees, our kids will go out for some fresh air and room to run!
Please view several important letters that were also sent out via email.
Thank you for being our partners,
Mrs. Barnes
PICTURE RETAKE INFORMATION
Picture Day is: Nov 04, 2020
Order Code is: 51398M
Your link to order is: inter-state.com/flyerentry/51398M
Students who ordered a package on original picture day but are choosing to get their picture retaken MUST bring their original picture package with them on retake day. We will not order them a new package until the old one is returned. They do not need to place a new order.
Attention Families of Virtual Students:
Free Breakfast/Lunch Curbside Pick-up at JSE: If you would like breakfast/lunch but were not able to sign up through the form, please let us know and we will add you to our pick-up list.
Front Office Vestibule Pick-up/Drop-off: Parents may use this to pick up student work or drop-off completed work. Please communication with your child's teacher if you have questions.
November 4th: Picture Retake Day, Virtual students may come in from 9-9:30am again. Information will come home in late October.
Picture Day is: Nov 04, 2020
Order Code is: 51398M
Your link to order is: inter-state.com/flyerentry/51398M
November 9th: Virtual Students may return to in-person or opt to continue virtual learning. The UTSC board passed the decision to continue the virtual learning option for 2nd trimester.
A Message from our Home/School Advisory, Mrs. Morton:
PTO NEWS: Our PTO is still in action!
- The fall competitions are off to a great start! Don't forget to share your carved pumpkin and Halloween costume picture with the JSE PTO facebook page.
- Unfortunately, we will not be able to have our JSE Spooktacular Bash or Veterans Day Program this year. Instead...join in the pumpkin carving context by sending in a picture of your pumpkin! PTO sent out a letter with the details.
- VOLUNTEER: We will be looking for alternative ways to honor our community and family veterans! If you are interested in helping with this endeavor please let us know.
- Fall classroom parties will be planned by teachers this year and your teacher will reach out for your help as needed. No parent volunteers this year.
- Did you know you can email the PTO at johnsimatovichpto@gmail.com with any questions or volunteering information you need?
- PTO Meetings are virtual with our PTO board this year.
Fri"YaY" Highlight in 5th grade
Trunk or Treat Presented by WHS Girls Basketball October 30th 4:40-5:30PM
Please click HERE for more information on how this year's Trunk or Treat event will operate!
Important Dates:
October
28 fall classroom parties, no volunteers. Teachers will communicate ways you can help this year.
29,30 Fall Break No School
November
3 In-Person Voting at JSE
4 Picture Retake Day
6 No School, Teacher In-Service Day
9 Virtual Students may opt to return to in-person instruction or remain virtual
12 Progress Report
25-27 Thanksgiving Break-No School Wed-Friday
Harmony Parent Portal LINK: https://sis.union.k12.in.us/familyaccess.nsf/hello.xsp
With our current situation, please be reminded all dates, events, and information is subject to change. We appreciate you working together with us by checking your email regularly and reaching out to us with questions and concerns. Our partnership will remain strong for our children and community!
You are always welcome at JSE!
Please let us know how we can strengthen our partnership with you!
Feel free to contact me anytime! Very Sincerely, Mrs. Barnes
Leigh Barnes, Principal ext 3001
Barb Rittel, Secretary ext 3000
Lisa Morton, Home School Advisor ext 3003
Kathy Maniszko, School Nurse ext 3002
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
UTSC Job Opportunities:
- Substitute Teacher-Application on our district website. High School diploma required.
- Substitute Day or Evening Custodian-call our main JSE office. lbarnes@union.k12.in.us
- Bus Aide- Interested applicants should email Superintendent John Hunter at jhunter@union.k12.in.us
- UTSC Groundskeeper- Interested applicants should email Superintendent John Hunter at jhunter@union.k12.in.us
- UTSC Kitchen- Interested applicants should email Superintendent John Hunter at jhunter@union.k12.in.us
- UTSC Technology- Interested applicants should email Superintendent John Hunter at jhunter@union.k12.in.us
- Special Education Classroom Aide at UCE (9:00-3:30)- Interested applicants should email Chrissy Giraud at cgiraud@pces.k12.in.us