This Week at Jackson
June 4th: End of the School Year
End of the Year
It's been a wild year, but we've had a blast watching the children learn and grow throughout the year! Thank you for all the help you've given us.
We'll miss our fourth graders as they move onto LIS!
We hope everyone has a safe and fun-filled summer. We'll see you in August!
Top Academic Growth this School Year
Kindergarten
Lexie DeBusk (Mrs. Ridley)
Callan Garcia (Mrs. Ratajec)
1st Grade
Marianna Harden (Mrs. Urban)
Calvin Loew (Mrs. Urban)
2nd Grade
Calvin Clemons (Mrs. Tarnowski)
Lexi Duron (Mrs. Tumbas)
3rd Grade
Cora Hardin (Miss Furto)
Ben Ashford (Miss Furto)
4th Grade
Kaylie Balon (Mrs. Vesling)
Logan Korbar (Mrs. Vesling)
Lost and Found Items at Jackson
Pictures from Jackson This Week
K-8 New iPad Distribution
The Duneland School Corporation (DSC) has finalized plans for students in grades K-7 regarding new device distribution. Students in grades K-7 will be allowed to keep their current DSC device over the 2021 summer. When students return to school for the 2021-22 school year, during the opening weeks of the 2021-22 school year students in grades K-7 will be required to return their current iPad, keyboard case, power block, and power cord. At this time students will then receive their new iPad, keyboard case, power block, and power cord.
It is important that students take a few moments to save anything that they would like to preserve from their current iPads. For more information on saving items from the iPad to iCloud please see the following guide:
Moving iPad Files to iCloud Drive - https://bit.ly/3v6kXMYStudents that need Technical support over the summer can create an IT support ticket here: https://duneland.freshservice.com/support/tickets/new (Students/parents must use the student “myduneland.org" email address to open an IT Ticket)
Students/parents may also call 219-983-3759 and speak to a technician
Summer Reading Programs
Westchester Public Library
Valparaiso Public Library
Book & Instructional Fees
Trojan Blitz: 5th Grade Orientation
We are pleased to offer our school transition program, Trojan Blitz, to our incoming 5th grade students. This event allows our incoming students to meet 5th grade teachers, learn about their new school, and meet some new friends before the first day. The dates for the event will be August 3rd or 4th with two time slots available each day. The first time slot is from 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. and the second time slot is from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Students should only attend one session. Breakfast and lunch will not be provided.
If you have any questions, please reach out to your respective building principal:
Liberty Intermediate - Greg Guernsey at gguernsey@duneland.k12.in.us
Westchester Intermediate - Shawn Longacre at slongacre@duneland.k12.in.us
Duneland Schools to Launch Trojan Virtual Academy this Fall
Duneland School Corporation is excited to announce a new chapter in our history of excellence by expanding our curricular choice offerings to include a virtual K-12 program. Starting in the fall of 2021, we will be launching the Trojan Virtual Academy (TVA).
We recognize that most students find academic and social success best through in-person learning. Our commitment to these practices and programs remains unchanged. However, as we navigated 2020, we became increasingly aware of a growing number of students that thrive through alternative learning environments and specifically through online learning.
The TVA thus serves as a school choice option for families to maintain connection with Duneland Schools while selecting a learning option that they feel works best for their student(s).
Parent Information Nights will be hosted over the next two weeks. For more information, please visit our Trojan Virtual Academy site for more information.
Long-Term Capital Improvements
NorthShore Clinic for ALL DSC Students located at CMS
Duneland School Corporation has partnered with NorthShore Health Services to establish a school-based health clinic that is now located in Chesterton Middle School.
This partnership will provide access to healthcare for ALL Duneland School students.
Some of the services include:
- Strep Throat
- Ear Infections
- Immunizations
- Sports Physicals
- Treatment for pink eye
- Rashes
- Behavioral health services and referrals
Duneland parents interested in using the school-based clinic for their child will need to have a signed consent form on file. Consent forms are available from your Duneland school nurse or can be obtained at the NorthShore clinic where the visit is scheduled.
Currently Open:
Currently M, T, Th, and F from 8-3.
Summer Hours (beginning June 7): Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8-12
Beginning August 2, Monday-Friday 8-3
Call: 219-983-3776 x7020 to schedule an appointment
Pictured at right is nurse practitioner and Chesterton resident Shawn Kroft taking a student's blood pressure at the clinic.
School Meals TO GO Ends - Summer Grab and Go Begins!
School Meals TO GO for the school year has come to a close. Wednesday, May 26 was the LAST pick up day.
However, the Summer Grab and Go Meals will begin on Monday, June 7 for all YOUTH 18 years and younger. Meals must be pre-ordered each Thursday by 9:00 a.m. to be eligible for the Monday meal pick up. Summer Meals Grab & Go Order Form
Meals will be distributed every Monday from 1-2 p.m. from June 7-July 26, 2021. Meals will consist of 5 breakfasts and 5 lunches with heating instructions. Meals are for CHILDREN ONLY.
*PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOUR CHILD PARTICIPATES IN SUMMER SCHOOL, THEY ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THESE MEALS BUT CAN RECEIVE FRIDAY'S MEAL TO TAKE HOME ON THURSDAY.
Summer Sports Camps through Duneland Schools
United Way of Porter County: Housing Resource List
United Way of Porter County is responding to family hardships during these unprecedented times with assistance in a number of categories. Help is available in the areas of rent, mortgage and utility bills, eviction, and even homelessness. Please refer to the Housing Resources List from United Way for addresses, phone numbers, and weblinks listed on the First Contact list for further information regarding specific resources.
Chesterton Pop Warner Football & Cheer
Celebrate Your Favorite Duneland School Teacher Teachers of Excellence
Kenneth J. Allen Law Group supports Northwest Indiana teachers who go above and beyond for their students and honors them for their outstanding contributions to education. To learn more about the educators who are Teachers of Excellence or if you know of someone who should be recognized as a Teacher of Excellence, please nominate him or her by following this link.
PTO May Meeting Minutes
Fundraising Opportunities
Jackson Elementary School
Email: smarshall@duneland.k12.in.us
Website: https://www.duneland.k12.in.us/Domain/10
Location: 811 North 400 East, Valparaiso, IN 46383, USA
Phone: (219) 983-3680
Facebook: facebook.com/JacksonElementaryDSC