JSE Tracks
Principal's Weekly News, May 3, 2021
JSE Monthly Attributes:
Characteristic of a Successful Learner (CSL): Think Reflectively
Bucket-Filling Trait: Empathy
Help us Celebrate our JSE Staff!
We LOVE our JSE Bearcat Staff!
Good afternoon, JSE Families,
This week is Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week, this year the PTO will help us recognize our "MAGICAL" STAFF. Please join-in to show your child's teacher they are appreciated! We have shared some ideas below! And if you want to donate to help the PTO please visit the sign-up link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050d4fa8ab2ca4fc1-magical Thank you in advance, we LOVE our JSE Staff!
5th graders will test ILEARN through Monday next week and 5th graders Our Kindergartners sent them cute little good luck notes and I met with them for a motivational pep talk! We know they will do their best!
Have a great week,
Leigh Barnes
5th Grade Family Announcements:
*Mr. Goeringer has sent several emails with details surrounding your child's transition to middle school, let us know if you have not received these messages.
May 12th 4-6PM Interested in band: Ms. Bessey, the Band Director at the Middle School is hosting an instrument try out night in the High School Band room for 5th graders interested in band next year. It is May 12 from 4-6pm.
May 18th 9am 5th grade visits UTMS
May 25th 5th grade Class Celebration
August 9th UTMS Open house from 5-7PM. They will have the opportunity to meet teachers, test lockers, walk the building, meet Mr. Goeringer!
UTSC 2021-22 Transfer Tuition Student Information
UTSC 2021-22 Transfer Tuition Student Information
The Union Township School Board has announced the number of transfer tuition students they will accept by school and grade level for the 2021-2022 school year. Applications are due on or before June 25, 2021 and can be found under Parent Information/Forms and here.
For more information, please call (219) 759-2531.
Get your Yearbook while supplies last!
2020-21 Memories: If you did not pre-order a yearbook, we have some available for 15$ now in the main office! Your child will want to join our annual yearbook signing day! Please email Mrs. Rittel to reserve one and make sure we still have them before you send in your money. brittel@unin.k12.in.us
Summer School Learning
From the desk of JSE Nurse, Mrs. Maniszko: Masks and COVID-19 Positive Cases
Please continue to call the school to report if your child tests positive or if you have a positive case in your home. This will help us to monitor close contacts and daily attendance.
PTO NEWS: Our PTO is still in action!
- 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.
Important Dates:
May 3 5th Grade Testing Week
May 18 5th Graders visit UTMS
May 25 5th Grade Classroom Celebration
May 26 Last Student Day Report Card Available PTO celebrates us with the Kona Ice Truck!
Wear your Bearcat Spirit Wear on Fridays!
Harmony Parent Portal LINK: https://sis.union.k12.in.us/familyaccess.nsf/hello.xsp
Join our UTSC Team: Job Opportunities
Want to work at Union Township Schools? If so, please take a look at the below postings or click the UTSC Corporation website HERE:
- Bus Aide/Bus Substitute Driver- Interested applicants should email Superintendent John Hunter at jhunter@union.k12.in.us
- Substitute Custodian/Substitute Kitchen Dishwasher- 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!
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