JSE Tracks October 14th
We are Lil' BEARCATS!
Substitute Teachers Needed!
JSE Monthly Attributes:
Characteristic of a Successful Learner (CSL): Be a Self-Directed Learner
Bucket-Filling Trait: Patience
It's a Great Day to be a JSE Bearcat!
A big thank you to our kitchen staff for making SuperEDhero Day in the cafe a wonderful time to celebrate the SUPER kids and staff we have at JSE! Our kids enjoyed the fun menu and being served by Superheros!
Have a wonderful Fall Break! Please practice those four R's: REST, RELAX, REJUVENATE, and READ. The last but definitely not the least, read! Get a jump start on your AR goal. Check out our website for many links to fun learning websites at Links of Interest. Remember each grade level has a learning resource they can access at home to reinforce skills though fun, rewarding practice.
Congratulations to our 2019-20 RoboCats Robotic Team: Evan Lahart, Mason Kennedy, Cayden Lange, Kennedy Hawkins, Graham Fairbairn, Cole Spencer, Delaney Kimberlin, Noah Udzielak, Christian Mitchell, and Cali Knoblock.
Our students are looking forward to their fall classroom celebrations this Wednesday afternoon and the PTO Fall Event next Friday evening. Thank you families for your candy donations and collaborations to make these celebrations special! Contact your child's teacher if you would like to help out. Please remember all food items must be store bought and drinks may only include water or clear flavored water.
Please be advised of our new requirement in changing dismissal instructions during the school day, see the full message below. We ask that all changes in dismissal instructions be in writing. This will support our communication and documentation process.
Happy fall!
Mrs. Barnes
From the Office: Changes in dismissal plans need to be in writing
Learning experiences outside the schoolhouse grow our children!
Safety Reunification Field Trip, Tuesday October 15th
A reunification could be initiated as a result of anything abnormal at the school or in the area: power outage, weather event, hazmat incident, threats, criminal activity in the area, or active violence at the school.
JSE's reunification sight is the Wheeler High School field house. This will be a short field trip to the high school's field house to practice the drill. Students will be at WHS for a brief period and then reload buses and return to JSE for their typical day. If you have any questions or concerns as always please let us know!
PTO News
- Thank you all for the support of our fundraiser and family events! Join us for our upcoming Spooktacular Trick or Treat event on October 25th!
- Thank you for your candy donation!
- Did you know you can email the PTO at johnsimatovichpto@gmail.com with any questions or volunteering information you need?
- 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!
Important Dates:
October 15 School-wide Reunification Field Trip to WHS
october 14-16 5th Grade Camp Goodfellow
October 16 Classroom Fall Parties
October 17,18 No School, Fall Break
October 22 Picture Re-takes
October 24 Report Card Available
October 25 PTO Spooktacular Trick or Treat 6-8PM
November 8 No School, Teacher In-Service Day
November 11 Veteran's day Program 9am
November 14 Progress Report
November 18 Spell Bowl Competition Washington Twp Schools
November 21 Friendsgiving Candlelight Lunch
November 27-29 Thanksgiving Break
SAVE The Dates: December 3rd and/or December 4th Our JSE Music Program at WHS
we LOVE our school!
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