DUE NOVEMBER 1 - Sign Up for 5th Grade Musical "Madagascar Jr."
Dear Fifth Grade Families,
It gives me great pleasure to offer the 5th grade students an after-school experience that I hope they never forget. This year’s production is “Madagascar Jr.” based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar.
After Marty the Zebra decides to chase his dream to see life outside of the zoo, we follow Marty and his crew of unlikely friends Alex the Lion, Gloria the Hippo, and Melman the Giraffe on a wild and wacky adventure from New York’s Central Park Zoo to the island of Madagascar. Will life outside of the cage be all they had hoped or will they miss the life of luxury they have taken for granted? Either way, it is sure to be one “crack-a-lackin’” journey that will make the old and young want to “move it, move it!”
For all the musical production information you must visit the 5th grade musical website. This site will give you instruction on how to move forward if your 5th grader decides to audition for this year's production. Please read through all of the information before making the decision to sign-up (Permission Slip/Contract is included on the site). The musical is a big commitment. If you have any questions after going through the information on the musical site please email me at jaime.steinbach@mansfieldschools.com.
Miss Jaime Steinbach
PICTURE MAKEUP DAY, Friday November 3
Don't Forget to Order This Year's School Pictures
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School Name: Jordan Jackson Elem School
Picture Day Date: Friday, November 3
Picture Day ID: EVTMZG8VP
LUNCH/RECESS MONITORS NEEDED
Proposed Start Date: Immediate
Hours: 10:30am - 1:00pm
Responsibilities include:
- Monitor students Grades 3-5 during lunch and recess
- Implement appropriate cafeteria and recess health and safety protocols
- Provide active and engaging supervision of students at recess to ensure safety
- Maintain a positive playground environment while promoting positive interactions between students
- Assist students with cafeteria lunch line, appropriate behavior, and student disposal of trash
- Five day availability preferred
Applications can be mailed or dropped off at Jordan/Jackson, 255 East Street, Mansfield
Attention: Mrs. Katherine Perreault
Please click on the following link to our employment application:
Town of Mansfield's Application for Employment
AN IMPORTANT NOTE FROM OUR NURSES.....
We have been seeing a number of students at J/J who are sustaining injuries requiring medical intervention like casts, crutches, walking boots, slings, etc. If your child has an injury requiring such treatment, please submit documentation from your child’s treating provider. This documentation should include the diagnosis, type and length of treatment, and any activity restrictions that should be followed in school; for example, no gym or recess. If the provider feels your child is safe to attend recess, the documentation must state so.
Also, if your child is in a walking boot, please include information stating whether stairs can be used or if use of the elevator is necessary. We use this documentation to formulate plans with the teachers and staff in school, so injured students can optimize their school day in a safe way. To err on the side of caution, injured students will remain out of gym and recess until we receive the documentation. All students using crutches must use the elevator.
All documentation can be emailed to courtney.cogliano@mansfieldschools.com and aimee.reber@mansfieldschools.com OR it can be faxed to 508-261-7522.
Thank you for helping us keep your child safe,
Courtney Cogliano, RN and Aimee Reber, RN
MANSFIELD'S 37th ANNUAL FAMILY THANKSGIVING DINNER
We are excited to host the 37th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner at the Congregational Church in Mansfield on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2023 at 1:00 PM. We are not exclusive to the elderly! People of all ages are welcome!! Click HERE for more information.
If you have any questions or need more information, please don’t hesitate to call or email. My direct line is (508) 851-9414.
Regards, Randy E. Pickus
Co-chair, Friends of the Elderly Thanksgiving Dinner
FREE STEM OPPORTUNITY - OPEN LAB NIGHT AT BRIDGEWATER STATE UNIVERSITY
The Center for the Advancement of STEM Education (CASE) invites you to Open Lab Night 2023, an event for the entire community, especially K-12 students. Open Lab Night features STEM activities and demonstrations.
This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Parking is available in the Bridgewater State University Parking Garage. The BSU Observatory may be open until 9:00 PM (weather permitting).
Date: Wednesday, November 8th 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: Bridgewater State University, Dana Mohler-Faria Science & Mathematics Center
Registration: https://tinyurl.com/Open-Lab-Night-2023-event-reg
Please contact casebsu@bridgew.edu with any questions.
MASS HEALTHY SMILES - DECEMBER 8
MASS Healthy Smiles are dental professionals that provide important preventive services to children and families that may not regularly see a dentist. Our services include screenings, cleanings, fluoride, sealants against cavities and referral to a local dentist if needed.
MASS Healthy Smiles will be at Jordan Jackson on December 8, 2023. Information and consent forms have been sent home with your child. If you are interested in participating in this program, please complete the consent form (see link below) and return to school by 11/30/23. Here is the link to the MASS Healthy Smiles consent form, if you have not received the copy sent home with your child.
iCARE Reading Volunteers Needed
The iCARE Disability Awareness program is looking for volunteers who can read books about special needs to all the classrooms in the preschool and elementary schools to help teach our typically developing kids about their special-needs peers. If you are interested in volunteering, it can be very rewarding and takes as little as half an hour of your time. Please contact Kim Piro at
kimpiro20@gmail.com or call/text at 781-630-0463. Readings will start in January and go through Feb/March at all three schools.
Jordan/Jackson Dates to Remember
October 23 - October 27: Food Drive for Mansfield Food Pantry
October 25: Health Screenings/Grade 3
November 3: Picture Makeup Day
November 8: Early Release Day @ 11:40am
November 10: NO SCHOOL - Veterans Day
November 13: Health Screenings/Grade 5
November 14: Health Screenings/Grade 3
November 20: Health Screenings/Grade 4
November 22 - November 24: NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
November 27: Health Screenings/Grade 4
ANNUAL HEALTH SCREENINGS
Notification of Vision, Hearing, & BMI Screening
In accordance with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, vision and hearing screenings will be performed on all Jordan/Jackson students. In addition, all 4th grade students will have their height and weight recorded. Schedule for screenings:
5th grade screenings are planned for 10/10 and 11/14.
4th grade screenings are planned for 11/20 and 11/27.
3rd grade screenings are planned for 10/25 and 11/14.
For more information regarding mandated screenings and information on how to 'opt out', click on the following links:
DONATIONS BEING COLLECTED FOR FAMILIES
The Mansfield High School Student Service Club along with Mansfield community members are accepting donations to be collected to benefit migrant newcomer families. Boxes for the collection are located at Jordan/Jackson, Robinson, Qualters and the high school. If you would like to donate, please click HERE for suggested donations.
MESA's CORNER
Mansfield Elementary School Association (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.
Check out the events MESA is currently working on in their latest newsletter:
UPCOMING MESA EVENTS
October 23 - October 27: Annual Food Pantry Drive
HORNET ELECTRONIC BACKPACK - Check Out New Events That Have Been Added to the E-Backpack!
