JSE Tracks
Principal's Weekly News, September 13th
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
Smile! Fall Pictures are Here! Wednesday!
We LOVE JSE!
Greetings, JSE Families,
This week marks one month into the 21-22 schoolyear. We have connected with our kids, established routines, and are well into our learning groove. We are proud of where we are headed! Your kids are incredible Lil' Bearcats!
A highlight of each day is your child's specials class. They enjoy either PE with Mr. Smith, Music with Mrs. Willis, Computers with Mrs. Reid, Art with Mr. Dickey, or our new special, Social-Emotional Learning( SEL) with Mrs. Black. We appreciate their dedication to our kids, their passion and expertise, and their team approach to support all areas of our schoolhouse. This month SEL is focused on all things friendships. This special was developed out of our awareness for the importance of the social-emotional well being and development of each child to achieve their very best. We look forward to the positive impact the SEL special will have on our elementary students. Please visit the link for more information about Mrs. Black and our SEL special in the highlight below. For the coming weeks, I am excited to share more of our students learn in specials.
Save your Strack and Van Til receipts from September to March again, we have partnered with them to earn supplies for our school. You can send them in with your child at anytime.
We hope to see you Thursday at Brownies and Books and Saturday at the Elementary Bonfire!
Can't wait to see the "smile(s) for the camera!" Wednesday!
Mrs. Barnes
What are the benefits of SEL?
Students participating in SEL programs have demonstrated improved classroom behavior, increased academic achievement and an increased ability to work through challenges and achieve goals typical of an elementary student. Equally, the SEL program reinforces a positive sense of self to help the students maintain and/or develop positive attitudes about themselves, others, and school.
PTO News
- PTO Events: Stay tuned for more chances to purchase spirit wear!
- Saturday UTSC Elementary Bonfire!
- 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:
September 17 Game Truck here for Coupon Book Fundraiser
September 15 Fall Pictures
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