JSE Tracks March 9th
We are Lil' BEARCATS!
JSE Monthly Attributes:
Characteristic of a Successful Learner (CSL): Act Responsibly
Bucket-Filling Trait: Acceptance
It's a Marvelous Monday at JSE!
JSE cares about helping others! Thank you to our student council for leading us in raising over $750 for Riley Children's Hospital!
March Literacy Focus: Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for our evening Literacy Celebration for Dr. Seuss. The donated cupcakes were a huge hit! A big thanks to Mrs. Kegebein and our staff volunteers! Research finds benefits to listening to your child read and reading to your child all through elementary school. Check out the article link below.
What in the world is the purpose of "Thursday Folders"? We expect parents check their child's folder, as well as agendas for 2nd-5th grade, nightly for homework and teacher notes. This is essential to convey the important message of academic success and responsibility with your child. Now to answer the above question....THURSDAY FOLDERS: In the main office we save important flyers, forms, school-wide notes, and PTO information for Thursday. We have found this to be helpful for family weekly routines. Thank you for taking about five minutes to look through your child's Thursday Folder and let us know if you have any questions.
We are lucky to have you as our reading partners!
Leigh Barnes
Principal
Learn parenting strategies from the experts: Join us! All Porter County families are welcome, spread the word and bring another family. Call us to sign-up!
Kindergarten Round-Up: April 7th at 6pm
Order your Yearbook!
PTO Fundraiser Information
PTO News
- JOIN US as at our April Meeting as we host our Superintendent Mr. Hunter for a Q and A regarding the upcoming referendum on May 5th. Our April Meeting has been changed to April 6th at 6PM in our library.
- Spring/Easter Chocolate Candy Fundraiser March 3rd-12th. Get your chocolate bunnies for Easter!
- 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!
Attention Grades 3-5: IREAD/ILEARN Information
ILEARN/IREAD-3 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 20th - May 15th, we will update you with our specific testing dates.
https://www.doe.in.gov/assessment/ilearn
IREAD-3 Only 3rd Graders
The testing window: March 16-20, our specific dates will be the 16th and 19th.
Important Dates:
March 3-12 PTO Chocolate Fundraiser
March 5 Dr. Seuss Night/PTO Free Book BINGO 6PM
March 2-6 Student Council Read Across America Spirit Week for Riley Children's Hospital
March 16 and 19th 3rd Grader IREAD-3 assessment
March 19 Report Card Available
March 23-27 Spring Break
April 4 Elementary Fine Arts Day 11-3PM at WHS cafe and auditorium
April 7 2020-2021 Kindergarten Round-up 6pm at JSE
April 17 Future 20-21 Kindergartener Visit at JSE
April 8 Spring Pictures
Wear your Bearcat Spirit Wear on Fridays!
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