JSE Tracks April 25th
We are Lil' BEARCATS!
Keeping you informed of all the "tracks" we make at school and in our community!
JSE Monthly Attributes:
Characteristic of a Successful Learner (CSL): Think Reflectively
Bucket-Filling Trait: Empathy
We Love our Schoolhouse!
Good Afternoon, JSE Families,
Thank you for supporting our school! Whether it is through donation, volunteering, supporting book fair, or attending events such as Fun Fair; our families always show their commitment, dedication, and partnership! You are appreciated!
4th grade completes ILEARN testing today and 3rd grade begins today! Our 3rd graders are persevering through a rigorous test and we are praising them for their efforts! They will receive notes from our younger kiddos and snacks from our PTO.
Fifth grade families will receive information from UTMS Principal, Mr. Georinger today. Please contact the middle school if you have any questions regarding course selection. The deadline is this Friday.
Summer school information was sent out today, please see additional information below. Let us know if you have any questions.
Thank you again for your partnership,
Leigh Barnes
3rd Grade Field Trip Highlight: Meteorology Field Trip to VU
5th graders to UTMS family announcements:
*Mr. Goeringer will send several emails with details surrounding your child's transition to middle school, let us know if you have not received these messages.
April 29 Course Selection Deadline *see email from Mr. Goeringer
May 20th 9am 5th grade visits UTMS
May 24th 5th grade Class Celebration
August TBD UTMS Open house.. They will have the opportunity to meet teachers, test lockers, walk the building, and meet Mr. Goeringer!
PTO News
- NEXT UP: May 2nd is Teacher Appreciation Week. If you are able to volunteer to help us recognize our teachers please let me know!
- 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!
Attention Grades 3-5:ILEARN Information
ILEARN Information: Our 3rd-5th grade teachers have started to discuss the assessments with our students, when they occur, and what they can expect. With that, please view the dates and resources below for you as a parent. We will begin practicing through the practice website next month. The short practice times will help our students become familiar with the online platform and technology embedded questions. As always, please let me know if you have any questions regarding the assessments.
ILEARN (3rd-5th)will take the place of the previous standardized assessment ISTEP+
The testing window: April 18th - May 13th, we will update you with our specific testing dates.
https://www.in.gov/doe/files/ILEARN-for-Families-Flyer-English.pdf
Important Dates:
April 25 Grade 3 ILEARN Week
May 2 Grade 5 ILEARN Week
May 2-6 Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
May 18 Field Day
May 20 5th grade visits UTMS
May 24 5th Grade Classroom Celebration
May 25 Last Student Day
May 25 Report Card
June 6-23 Summer School Begins 8:30 -11:30 Monday-Thursday at JSE
Wear your Bearcat Spirit Wear on Fridays!
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:
- Title 1 Aide Interested applicants should complete the online application and email Leigh Barnes at lbarnes@union.k12.in.us
- School Secretary Interested applicants should complete the online application and email Leigh Barnes at lbarnes@union.k12.in.us
- School Nurse Interested applicants should complete the online application and email Leigh Barnes at lbarnes@union.k12.in.us
- Kitchen Dishwasher- 10:45-1:45PM Monday-Friday. Interested applicants should email Leigh Barnes at lbarnes@union.k12.in.us
- Substitute Teachers Needed: High School Graduate Requirement Only. Interested applicants should check our website or the IDOE website and email Leigh Barnes at lbarnes@union.k12.in.us
- Bus Aide/Bus Substitute Driver- Interested applicants should email Superintendent John Hunter at jhunter@union.k12.in.us
- JSE Substitute Custodian- 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 lbarnes@union.k12.in.us
Barb Rittel, Secretary ext 3000 brittel@union.k12.in.us
Lisa Morton, Home School Advisor ext 3003 lmorton@union.k12.in.us
Kathy Maniszko, School Nurse ext 3002 kmaniszko@union.k12.in.us
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