Bulldog Bulletin
May 5 through May 12
Character Trait of the Month: Forgiving
Bulldog Vision
Bulldog Mission
- promote a sense of shared respect and responsibility between home, school and community
- teacher reflection and collaboration will be an essential part of our growth and student achievement
- optimal learning will exist in a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment sustained through School Wide Positive Behavior and CharacterPlus
- teachers will have high expectations for all students and provide them with a learning framework centered on critical thinking, problem solving, self-reflection, communication, collaboration, and real life experiences
Now on the red carpet...
Summer Professional Development and Curriculum Launch Information
One you won't want to miss is the new JCPS curriculum launch! This is by grade level to review the changes the ICLE teams have been working on in ELA and math. All sessions will be held at Dix Road. Attendance is not mandatory, but use of the new curriculum is. This is your first chance to review the work completed by your colleagues and to ask questions.
Kindergarten - July 27, 8:00-10:00 a.m.
1st Grade - July 27, 10:30-12:30
2nd Grade - July 28, 8:00-10:00 a.m.
3rd Grade - July 28, 10:30-12:30
4th Grade - July 29, 8:00-10:00 a.m.
5th Grade - July 29, 10:30-12:30
You can also check out: http://www.jcschools.us/Page/14249 to see the current progress on your grade level's curriculum planners for ELA and math.
News to Know...
EOY Lock In - We need more volunteers for the PBS Lock In! The sign up sheet is in the workroom. Husbands and older children can help too! The more the merrier!
Field Trips - There are lots and lots of field trips scheduled for the end of the year! Also make sure Nikki knows where you are going and when, since it could affect students who need medicine midday. It's always a good idea to call First Student the day before your field trip to confirm your bus and the time of arrival! Make sure you take pictures! These would be great in the yearbook.
EOY Checklist - I will check with teachers on their plan times on Wednesday, May 18 to see if they are ready to sign off on their checklist. If you are ready before that time, let me know and we can sign off early.
Staff with laptops can "check out" their laptop for the summer. Just write it on your EOY checklist that you will be taking it home.
Class Lists - Please complete the suggested class lists by the middle of May. Please notify me when your class list is completed.
Orders - Orders are due to Valerie by Friday, May 13. All certified staff will have $300.00 to spend.
Positive Office Referrals - Keep them coming! Extra copies are available in the office. The smiles they are putting on the kids' faces is priceless!
General Reminders -
* IC updated at a minimum of the 15th and the end of the month
* Websites kept up-to-date
* Remember to use pre-corrects, Belair B.E.S.T. matrix language, Positive Office Referrals, and Bulldog Bucks! 4:1 is our goal with all kids!
* Newsletters can be turned in as a paper copy or emailed as a digital copy. I prefer digital!
SMILE! You just got a Positive Office Referral!
Calendar of Events
Thursday, May 5 - Thirsty Thursday paid for by PTA
IEP (Farris/Troy), 8:15
TST (Hufendiek/Vargas), 8:15
Rise and Shine Club Field Trip, 10:00-2:30
Kindergarten Field Trip, 10:00-12:00
5th Grade Parent Night @ TJMS, 6:00-7:00
Friday, May 6 - Filter Friday! V.I.P. Luncheon provided by PTA/Sams Club
Maberry out PM
Ms. Dudenhoeffer's last day in 3rd grade!
EER Field Trip
Morning with Mom, 7:30 - supervision of students in classrooms
RED (Luebbering/Cox), 8:15
Parent Meeting for Non-Public Kdg., 1:30
IEP @ SWECC, (Hamilton, Mosley), 3:00
Saturday, May 7
Little Olympics, 8:00-4:00
Stop by to support your #belairbulldogs
Monday, May 9
Maberry out ALL, Rynard/Leftwich out for Library Field Trip
Mrs. Schmitz Returns!
Culture Meeting, 8:15 in Dempsey's room
RED @ Thorpe Gordon (Milhollin/Hamilton), 11:00
Para Interview (Milhollin/Hamilton/Mosley), 3:00
TST (Hillis/Robinson), 4:15
PTA Meeting, 6:00, Art Room
Tuesday, May 10
SRI Testing Window Closes
PLC Team Meeting, 8:00 in Library
4th Grade Field Trip, 10:00
Tech Meeting (Milhollin/Rynard), 10:00
Orchestra Tour (2-5), 3:00 in Gym
Behavior Task Force Meeting (Hillis/Milhollin), 4:15
Wednesday, May 11
Braun, Crocker, Hillis out for Mileage Club Trip
Farris out AM, Walker out ALL
PBS Team Meeting, 8:00, Leftwich
Staffing (Roberts/Abney-Williams), 8:15
Staffing (Bowen/Wilson), 9:20
Para Interview (Milhollin/Hamilton/Mosley), 3:00
TST (Vernon/Chen), 4:15
Thursday, May 12 - Thirsty Thursday
Elementary Principal's Meeting, 8:00-11:00
Para Interview (Milhollin/Hamilton/Mosley), 3:15
Friday, May 13 - Filter Friday
Watson and Yanis out ALL
May Awards Assembly, 9:15
IEP (SWECC), 10:00
Safety Patrol Picnic, 10:30
PBS Lock In, 6:00-9:00
AMP Schedule
For the week of 5/9 through 5/13
Monday - Blue
Tuesday - Yellow
Wednesday - Red
Thursday - Blue
Friday - Yellow (Shortened AMP)
For the week of 5/16 through 5/19
Monday - Field Day - No AMP
Tuesday - Red (Shortened AMP)
Wednesday - Blue
Thursday - No AMP
Open Enrollment Information
April 20, 2016
Dear Colleagues:
Welcome to the 2016-2017 Benefits Open Enrollment. Open Enrollment is the period where you can make changes to your benefits coverage for the upcoming year. Changes can include electing, changing or dropping a benefit plan, enrolling or dropping an eligible dependent, electing the Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), or electing or dropping a Voluntary benefit plan such as Supplemental Life Insurance, or Voluntary Short Term Disability.
Open Enrollment is mandatory for all district employees working 20 hours or more per week and eligible retirees. You must take action and select benefits or waive coverage; your current elections will not carry over to the upcoming year. This is your only opportunity to enroll or make changes outside of a qualifying life event. Changes made during the open enrollment period will become effective July 1, 2016. Please review the Open Enrollment documents on our website which outline important plan information: www.jcschools.us/Page/12426
What’s New for 2016?
There are no medical plan or rate changes for 2016-2017. There will be carrier and rate changes for dental, vision, and all supplemental insurance plan options. Current supplemental insurance plans will not be able to continue with Guardian; you can elect a similar plan with the new carrier.
There is a one-time guarantee issue of up to $100,000 for Voluntary Life Insurance. This means that you will not have to answer any health questions or complete an Evidence of Insurability form to be approved for the requested coverage amount up to $100,000.
Open enrollment is a good time to evaluate your plan choices and make sure you enroll in the options that best suit your needs.
Open Enrollment Process
JCPS Open Enrollment period starts Friday, May 6, 2016 through end-of-day Monday, May 16, 2016. Beginning Friday, May 6, 2016, you must enroll online through the Jefferson City Public School District’s benefits system, Bswift, to make your 2016-2017 benefit elections:
- Bswift site: www.jcschools.bswift.com
- Username = firstname.lastname
- Password = {you established a new password last spring during open enrollment} If you've forgotten your password, there is a Forgot-Password link on the page.
Employees may login to the open enrollment website as many times as they wish, and make changes at any time through the May 16deadline. Instructions on how to enroll can be found on the JCPS Bswift enrollment website (www.jcschools.bswift.com) under Library.
Open Enrollment Meetings
Benefit Summary presentations will be held the following dates at the Dix Road Center, located at 204 Dix Road, for any employee or spouse that would like to learn more about the District’s benefit plan options. To attend, sign-up at www.jcschools.us/Page/12426
- Wednesday, May 4 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Open enrollment sessions will be held the following dates at the Dix Road Center, located at 204 Dix Road, for any employee or retiree that would like assistance completing their enrollment. No appointment is necessary; come at a time that is convenient with your schedule.
- Friday, May 6 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
- Saturday, May 7 7:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
- Tuesday, May 10 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
- Wednesday, May 11 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Thursday, May 12 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
For your reference, this letter includes your current plan year elections. If you have any questions about this information or the enrollment process, please contact Human Resources at (573) 659-3014.