JSE Tracks
Principal's Weekly News, September 27th
Keeping you informed of all the "tracks" we make at school and in our community!
JSE Monthly Attributes:
Characteristic of a Successful Learner (CSL): Strive for Personal Best
Bucket-Filling Trait: Respect
Start with Hello Activities
We LOVE JSE!
Greetings, JSE Families,
Last week was a great week of learning for our kids and we will make this week one as well! In addition to our laser-like focus on academic growth, we are all about building a growth mindset and character at JSE. On our morning news and in the classrooms, we encourage the growth mindset presented below! You can check out more of these character videos on Youtube for more information or to watch them again with your children. Carol Dweck also explains how specific praise supports our children's view of themselves and self-motivation.
Save the date, October 11th elearning day for students and parent teacher conferences for our teachers and parents, more information below.
Keep the apples coming for our incredible JSE Staff!
Have a great week,
Mrs. Barnes
IT'S FALL YA'ALL, ANOTHER SEASON TO SHOW OUR TEACHERS AND STAFF WE APPRECIATE THEM WITH A SHINY, RED APPLE!
If you are interested in donating a bag of apples to show your gratitude for our teachers next week, please drop off or send a bag of apples with your child to our main office on Monday or Tuesday next week. Our JSE teachers are doing everything they can to grow our kids! Mrs. Barnes will supply the caramel, peanut butter and nuts! Thank you!
October 11th eLearning and Parent-Teacher Conferences Information
This information will also be sent home in this week's Thursday Folders:
On Monday, October 11th, we will be having this year’s parent/teacher conferences and on this day your child will participate in an eLearning day through Canvas from home. We will send home an information letter for you to let us know when you are available for your conference time.
We look forward to meeting with each of you! In regards to the eLearning Day and possible future eLearning days, your child's teacher will communicate their expectations, assignments, and activities for each subject with you through email and your child's Canvas inbox by 9am. Your child's teacher will only be available via e-mail and Canvas messaging. Please contact your child's teacher on eLearning days for support. eLearning days are considered schools days, so school work will need to be completed for a grade, as well as for attendance. The expectation is for each student to access their Canvas Account and complete the work assigned on the eLearning Day. Students will have two additional school days beyond the actual eLearning day to complete their work.
Students are currently using Canvas for a mock eLearning session at school and for homework, this will help prepare us for a successful first eLearning day of the school year! Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns in accessing Canvas or completing Canvas assignments at home.
Frequently asked questions and answers can be found on our website with specific instructions to support Canvas online access at home: http://jsimatovich.union.k12.in.us/
PTO News
- PTO Events: Upcoming Candy Wars and Annual Trick or Treat at JSE
- Join our facebook page and let us know if you are interested in joining our meetings and looking for ways to get involved in our school! Please reach out to us through our facebook page or our PTO email.
- 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 11 Student E-Learning Day and Elementary Parent Teacher Conferences
October 14 Report Card
October 12-22 PTO Candy Wars
October 27 Spooktacular Trick or Treat at JSE PTO Event
October 28-29 Fall Break No School
November 5 No School UTSC Teacher In-Service Day
November 11 Veterans Day
November 24-26 Thanksgiving Break
Harmony Parent Portal LINK: https://sis.union.k12.in.us/familyaccess.nsf/hello.xsp
Daily Schedule returns
8:40AM First Bell
8:50AM Tardy Bell and School Begins
Lunch Schedule below *Lunch is free this year also
3:20 Car Rides and Walkers/Bike Riders *see car rider directions below
3:25 Bus Dismissal
**Masks are optional during the school day and required on the bus.
JOIN our UTSC Team: Employment 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
- JSE 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!
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