Jordan/Jackson News You Can Use
December 14, 2022
RECESS ENRICHMENT PROGRAM STARTING IN JANUARY!
Exciting News! Students at Jordan/Jackson will be able to choose to participate in a Recess Enrichment Program starting January 2023. Clubs have been designed for students as an option to join during their recess period. Each Club will be facilitated by a teacher or staff member and give an opportunity for students to explore new activities, develop new skills and socialize with other peers within a small group. Some of the clubs being offered are book club, basketball, walking club, yoga, Legos, STEM and art, to name a few. Each club will be held once a week for a 6 week period/ session. We will offer three club sessions this school year.
This week, a kick off presentation by faculty and staff was given to all students during their lunch. The program featured a video (below) and highlights of the clubs being held during their specific recess. Students have the opportunity to make their 1st, 2nd and 3rd choices until tomorrow afternoon, December 15. Assistant Principal Perreault will send out communication to students and families which club and session they will be offered to participate in. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Mrs. Perreault at Katherine.Perrreault@mansfieldschools.com.
A HUGE thank you to the following students who helped make this video! Owen V, Colin M, Abby G, Emily L, Leah M, Maggie O, Kate H, Giulianna L, Delaney C, Calvin M, Aishwarya R, Adithi K, Charlotte B, Emma C, Danny Glen S
CHORUS WINTER CONCERT - JANUARY 12
Students have been working very hard this fall and are excited to share their joy of music making with you! We will be having two performances that families can attend; feel free to attend either concert time. Chorus students should wear their chorus t-shirt on concert days.
WHEN: January 12 -10:00am performance and 1:00pm performance
WHERE: Jordan/Jackson's multipurpose room
Important Reminder: Please have your license/photo ID with you as you enter the building so we can process you quickly into the building.
A NOTE FROM OUR NURSES ABOUT WINTER SAFETY
Bundle Up - Winter weather is upon us and recess remains outdoors unless it is inclement weather. Students should wear appropriate clothing to school including winter coats, hats, gloves/mittens. Dress in layers. Some of the new fabrics for cold weather give you the warmth of layers without all the bulk. If your child needs a winter coat, contact your school nurse for assistance. Dressing for the weather also ensures students stay warm in the event of a fire drill or bus breakdown during the cold winter months.
Waterproof kids' skin - Children have soft delicate skin and it is important to use moisturizers or Vaseline and wear mittens when playing outside. Humidifiers help replace moisture in the air for kids who have a tendency to get nosebleeds. Don't forget the sunscreen, sunburns occur even in winter. Be careful with sleds, skis and ice skates – Wear helmets to protect against brain injury. Sled safely in open areas away from trees and traffic. Invest in a professional lesson before skiing and use equipment properly.
Don't play with fire - Kids love to get close to a warm fire after a day of playing outside in the cold. Make sure you have a fireplace screen and that it is firmly attached. Smoke alarms and a carbon monoxide detector that work are important - check batteries. Use space heaters cautiously and turn off when leaving the room. Develop a fire safety plan as a family and update it annually.
CHAMPS WINTER ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
There is still time to register for our Winter session. In 2023 we will be offering Global Child Spanish, Chess Wizards, and Axtreme Guitar enrichment classes and lessons. Please click on the link below for more information and don't forget to visit our website to join our email list. You can pay with UniPay as well!
And don't forget to visit our website to join our email list!
Jordan/Jackson Digital Citizenship
Students in Grade 3 through Grade 5 will be receiving two sessions of Digital Citizenship. The first session will take place in December, while a second session will be scheduled for Spring. During these short, age appropriate lessons, students will learn the importance of being a responsible digital citizen and making smart choices online, in school, and in their community. Subjects include topics such as “Privacy and Security”, “Cyberbullying” and “Media Balance”. Lessons have been created using resources from Common Sense Education, a digital citizenship curriculum.
Grade 3: The Power Of Words: A lesson on how to react when someone uses mean or hurtful language on the internet.
Grade 4: Private & Personal Information: A lesson on what information about you is okay to share online.
Grade 5: Finding My Media Balance: A lesson on using media in a way that feels healthy and in balance with other life activities.
Let’s Keep Talking
Here you will find resources on ways to continue the conversation at home. Each area provides information along with activities that you can do as a family to further children’s knowledge of what it means to be a good digital citizen.
Grade 3 - Cyberbullying: Help Kids Fight Cyberbullying and Other Mean Online Behavior
Grade 4 - Privacy and Security: Help Boost Kids' Safety, Privacy and Security
Grade 5 - Media Balance: Help Kids Balance Their Media Lives
ANNUAL HEALTH SCREENINGS
In accordance with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, vision and hearing screenings will be performed on all JJ students. In addition, all 4th grade students will have their height and weight recorded. If you would like to opt out of any of these screenings, please send in a note to the school nurse as soon as possible. Please include in your note your child's full name and teacher. We have part of Grade 5 remaining to be screened on December 16.
Please make sure your child comes to school with their eyeglasses/contacts.
Jordan/Jackson Dates to Remember
December 12 - December 16: Digital Citizenship
December 16: Health Screening Grade 5
December 23: Early Release @ 11:40am
December 24 - January 2: Winter Break
January 10 - Chorus Winter Concert for Students
January 12 - Chorus Winter Concert for Families
IF YOU WERE WALKING THROUGH JORDAN/JACKSON, YOU MIGHT SEE...........
CLICK ON THE PICTURES BELOW
Based on the book "The Snowman" by Raymond Briggs
MESA is the non-profit parent organization of the Robinson and Jordan/Jackson elementary schools. We facilitate fundraising, enrichment, and community building fun for our schools and students. We are always looking for help, new ideas and involvement! Click on the links below to learn more about MESA.
MESA needs volunteers to fill two board positions
Check out the events MESA is currently working on in their latest newsletter:
iCARE Reading Volunteers Needed
Kim Piro is soliciting volunteers this year to serve as classroom readers to benefit her "iCARE” (Introducing Children to Acceptance through Reading and Education) program began 19 years ago to teach students in grades preschool thru 5 about their special needs peers. Books focus on a variety of different disabilities and are available in the school’s library.
If you are interested in volunteering, it can be very rewarding and takes as little as half an hour of your time. If you are an interested parent who would like to read one of these books to a classroom, please call/text Kim Piro at 781-630-0463 or email her at kimpiro20@gmail.com. You can also register to be a reader online at www.thejamiefund.org. Go to the website and click where it asks you to volunteer. Readings will start in January and go through February/March at all three elementary schools.