Ireland Elementary School
August 29, 2022
FUN RUN 2022
It has truly been an amazing week at Ireland! From glow dance parties to secret missions it has been an action packed week! ️
Our Weekend Challenge: If a student gets a new $2 per lap pledge then they will earn an exclusive prize - the Boulder Ball!
Here are some quick stats:
States: 23
Registration: 92% - AMAZING
Participation: 77%
Top Classes:
1st Place - Mrs. Sendelweck PreKindergarten
2nd Place - Mrs. Crawford Kindergarten
3rd Place - Mrs. Britton Kindergarten
4th Place - Mrs. Hanneman 2nd Grade
5th Place - Mrs. Roberts 4th Grade
We have talked with the students about donation courtesy! Instead of asking parents or grandparents AGAIN for a donation, we encouraged them to do chores, go door-to-door, talk on the phone, etc. The students can definitely EARN their donations too! Just put the money in an envelope with their name on it, and we will put it in their booster account!
Sponsor a Student: We had a parent ask if they could sponsor a child that didn't have a $1 a lap yet. If you would like to sponsor a student that has not received any pledges yet, please send $30 in an envelope with "Sponsor a Student" on it. You can send cash or write a check to Ireland PTO. I am sure you would make their day!
Please support our school today - here’s how:
- REGISTER your student(s) on mybooster.com starting today. It takes 30 seconds!
- SHARE with 5 family/friends using the SHARE tools on funrun.com (Facebook, Text Message or Email) Students will earn rewards just for sharing from mybooster.com
- GIVE a donation if you are able to give.
- DONATIONS students can collect pledges online, or they can bring in cash or a check made out to Ireland PTO. Please let us know who donated the money so we can give a shout-out to that individual on your child's pledge-o-meter!
- PRIZES your child will immediately receive the prizes that they have earned. On their page online, you can view all the prizes!
- Every share and donation makes a difference! And, don’t forget…
Students can receive rewards when parents share from mybooster.com - All students get to participate in the Event day, regardless of financial participation
- This fundraiser comes with an incredible character development program for students where they’ll be learning about the importance of teamwork, care, courage, grit, and celebration
Thank you for supporting our school - we are grateful for our amazing school community!
Mrs. Bauer has to do WHAT????
If we make our goal, Mrs. Bauer has to KISS A PIG! A pig has been found and would love to come to school. Mrs. Bauer, get ready, we are going to do it!
We are currently at $25,300!
$35,000 Goal - Kiss a Pig
$30,000 Goal - Top Ten Students will SOAK 10 Teachers!
$25,000 Goal - Kona Ice Comes to School!
Spectators are Welcome!
Pre-K morning class @ 8:00 am
1st Grade @ 8:15 am
4th Grade @ 9:00 am
2nd Grade @ 10:00 am
3rd Grade @ 11:00 am
Kindergarten @ 12:15 pm
Pre-K afternoon class @ 1:00 pm
5th Grade @ 1:30 pm Color Run
PTO Subcommittees 2022-23
Sign up list - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e094ea9ae2ea7f94-ptosubcommittees
Give an Ireland Staff Member a Shout-out!
Thank you for taking the time to highlight a staff member when they exceed our expectations!
School Picture Day!
Picture Day for Ireland Elementary School is scheduled for Thursday, Sep 8th.
Order online at inter-state.com/order and use the code 71562TF, or flyers will be coming home.
Mindfulness Strategy of the Week
Hokey Pokey (crossing the midline) by Mrs. Goodhue
Start with your right hand in the air and shake it 7 times, move to your left foot and shake 7 times, then left hand 7 times and right foot 7 times. Repeat the sequence with 6 shakes, then repeat with 5, down to one.
https://www.canva.com/design/DAETborHt4g/GXmijhXHKnJBFSIvZuB-ng/watch
Kindness Challenge of the Week
Learn 5 new things about a classmate.
Every week, your child will be receiving a kindness challenge! If they complete the challenge, they get to put up a sticker on our kindness challenge board!
Jump in on the fun at home too! Help us promote kindness to all - at school, home, and community!
GJCS Spirit Team - Grades 3-5
School Flu Clinic
Important Reminders and Updates
School hours are 7:50AM -2:50PM. Students can arrive starting at 7:15AM. Students may not be dropped off prior to 7:15 AM. If you bring your child to school after 7:50 AM, you must escort them to the front doors.
We are highly encouraging parents who are bringing their child to school to use the car drop-off drive. If you would like to walk your child in, you will have to say goodbye outside the front doors. Please trust us that we have your child's best well-being in mind at all times.
All school supplies are provided by the PTO. Your child only needs a backpack, headphones, and a water bottle. Please write your child's name on all items.
Please see nurse Brandi Stiles for prescription medicine intake. All medicine must be accompanied by a parent and include a physician’s prescription. Students are not allowed to transport medicine to school.
VERY IMPORTANT- If your child's transportation changes, please notify the office with a note ASAP.
Covid Protocols for 22-23 School Year
If COVID positive...
- Must provide a picture of the positive home test card or a copy of the positive lab report.
- Isolate 5 days from symptom onset or isolate 5 days from test date if asymptomatic; May zoom when confirmed positive.
- Return to school on day 6
Symptoms but not testing for COVID or has a negative test result...
- Follow regular school policy.
- Fever free for 24 hours without the use of a fever-reducing medication
- If vomiting, your child must be able to eat 2 solid meals before returning to school.
- Free of diarrhea for 24 hours before returning to school
Can We Take AR Tests at Home?
YES! Here are a couple important things to know and remember as your kids test at home:
Step 1: Visit https://clever.com/in/gjcs
Step 2: Log in to Clever. (Your child should know this information - short number, long number)
Note: Make sure it says ‘Greater Jasper Consolidated School District’ at the top.
Step 3: Under ‘More Apps’ select ‘Renaissance’.
A Little About our Staff
I have compiled a list at the beginning of the year for myself, and I thought it would be nice for you to know too!
Check out this link to view their favorites!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LNBa1DLyHFPSIUbk1jMurgLfXYtvefPnTIS6yKMLGPU/edit?usp=sharing
Ireland Elementary Parent Handbook
Thanks!
Raise Right (formally known as SCRIP)
Do you want to save money on book rental and lunch money? If so, see flyer and information below on how to make that happen! It is available for ALL GJCS students no matter what school you attend!
Get started by going to the RaiseRight app on your phone or RaiseRight.com. Enrollment Code: A9L615B88978. Choose Jasper Elementary (even though your child goes to Ireland).
Orders will be reviewed on the Mondays listed below after 6:00 pm and any physical cards will be delivered to the school no later than Fridays of that week if you do not choose to ship them to your home.
First Semester: 8/15, 8/29, 9/12, 9/26, 10/10, 10/24, 11/7, 11/14, 11/28, 12/5, 12/12,
Second Semester: 1/2, 1/16, 1/30, 2/14, 2/28, 3/13, 3/27, 4/10, 4/24, 5/1, 5/15
August Breakfast Menu
August Lunch Menu
September Menus
Box Tops App!
We have a school goal of $2,000. Let's do this!
Community Events
Heartland Kids Run!
Register today at www.heartlandhalfmarathon.com! Saturday, September 3, 2022 in Huntingburg, Indiana for the Heartland Half Marathon, 5k, Team Challenge and Kids Fun Run. Fun Run start time begins at 9:30a.m.
Stay and enjoy lunch at the Latino Festival following the race events! Volunteers Needed!! See attached flyers for more information.
YMCA - After School Care
Past Ireland Newsletter
We are IRELAND!
Email: sbauer@gjcs.k12.in.us
Website: https://www.gjcs.k12.in.us/3/home
Location: 2386 North 500 West, Jasper, IN, USA
Phone: (812)482-7751
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ireland-Elementary-School-482279435288092/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel&eid=ARAFiG3PHtLEmKAd5cDeCkiXQq9OSvT5IwdGN5thZayEwosa7K4OQKvDopYDB6ESEJzUS4NVtNa0lmoY