JSE Tracks
Principal's Weekly News, March 8, 2021
JSE Monthly Attributes:
Characteristic of a Successful Learner (CSL): Act Responsibly
Bucket-Filling Trait: Acceptance
#BearcatPride!
Greetings, JSE Families,
This month we take time to discuss our character trait of the month: Acceptance. In SEL, on the JSE News, and in our classrooms we will help our students understand what it means to accept others for who they are and celebrate our differences. Thank you for reinforcing our monthly attributes at home!
We know our Third Graders will do their best on IREAD-3 this week! We thank our K-3 teachers in partnership with parents to ensure they are prepared to take this statewide assessment of their reading skills.
The end of the third grade quarter is this Friday. This week, we recognize our students who showed 100% effort and reached their reading goals as well as those students who were recognized by their teachers for our successful learning trait of the month.
Kudos to your generosity of supporting, not only our JSE Student Council leadership efforts, moreover, Riley Children's Hospital! We raised over $900 last week. Our students are proud to know their school's name is on a plaque for our donation to Riley's!
At JSE, we continue to make great strides to live up to our mission of growing the whole child!
We are lucky to have you as our partners,
Leigh Barnes
Principal
Looking for ideas to support your child's writing development? Check out the resources below from The Reading Rockets Newsletter
Find out why writing is so important in our lives, as well as practical suggestions for activities to help your child become a stronger writer.
More writing tips and ideas in English and Spanish:
Find more easy at-home writing activities (from Reading 101: A Guide for Parents):
PTO NEWS: Our PTO is still in action!
- Stay tuned for information to order JSE spirit wear!
- Did you know you can email the PTO at johnsimatovichpto@gmail.com with any questions or volunteering information you need?
- Open Board Position-Please email if interested!
- PTO Meetings are virtual with our PTO board this year.
2021-2022 Kindergarten Round-Up April 5th-9th
Stay tuned for more information!
In early August, we will host a Kindergarten Open House for students and their families to meet their teacher, visit their classroom, and tour the school.
Attention Grades 3-5: IREAD/ILEARN Information
ILEARN/IREAD-3 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 26th - May 7th, we will update you with our specific testing dates.
https://www.doe.in.gov/assessment/ilearn
IREAD-3 Only 3rd Graders
The testing window: March 8th, 9th and 10th , we will update you with our specific testing dates.
https://www.doe.in.gov/assessment/iread-3
VIRTUAL STUDENTS: Students learning from home will have to be brought to school to take the state standardized testing. This will be arranged with Mrs. Barnes.
Art to Remember is back by popular demand!
Join our UTSC Team: Job 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
- UTSC Kitchen- Interested applicants should email Superintendent John Hunter at jhunter@union.k12.in.us
- Substitute Nurse- Interested applicants should email Leigh Barnes at lbarnes@union.k12.in.us
- Substitute Custodian- Interested applicants should email Leigh Barnes at lbarnes@union.k12.in.us
Important Dates:
March 8-10 IREAD-3 3rd Graders Only Assessment
March 18 Report Card
March 22-26 Spring Break
April 2 No School/Snow Make-Up Day
April 5-9 Kindergarten Round-Up Week
April 26-May 7 ILEARN State Testing for 3rd-5th graders
Wear your Bearcat Spirit Wear on Fridays!
Harmony Parent Portal LINK: https://sis.union.k12.in.us/familyaccess.nsf/hello.xsp
With our current situation, please be reminded all dates, events, and information is subject to change. We appreciate you working together with us by checking your email regularly and reaching out to us with questions and concerns. Our partnership will remain strong for our children and community!
Repeat: Kindergarten and 1st Grade Families: Promise Porter County
Greetings, Parents!
Promise Porter County will include the names of all families who establish a college savings account for their children during the February enrollment period in a drawing for a $250 bonus! This is in addition to the $25 we will give each family that enrolls.
Visit: www.promiseportercounty.org
to sign up. Questions? Email or call the number below.
Remember, the money can be used for college, trade school, apprenticeship programs, and most post-high school career programs. Sign up today!
Susie Hord
Promise Porter County Coordinator
VALPARAISO FAMILY YMCA
1201 Cumberland Crossing Drive, Valparaiso IN 46383
(P) 219 462 4185 ext 226 (F) 219 477 4720
(E) promiseportercounty529@gmail.com
(W) www.promiseportercounty.org
If you have questions, please feel free to email me.
Sincerely,
Susie Hord
Promise Porter County Coordinator
VALPARAISO FAMILY YMCA
1201 Cumberland Crossing Drive, Valparaiso IN 46383
(P) 219 462 4185 ext 226 (F) 219 477 4720
(E) promiseportercounty529@gmail.com
(W) www.promiseportercounty.org
Repeat: Union Township Sports Sign-Up!
If your child is interested in participating in Wheeler Little League, please click HERE for more information! **BASEBALL REGISTRATION ONLINE IS OPEN. LIVE SIGN UPS THURSDAY 2/6, AND 2/13. NEW PLAYERS NEED TO BRING A COPY OF CHILD'S BIRTH CERTIFICATE AND INSURANCE INFORMATION.
If your child is interested in participating in Union Township Softball, please click HERE for more information!
If your child is interested in participating in Union Township Soccer, registration is happening NOW! Please click HERE to register your child!
Repeat: From the desk of JSE Nurse, Mrs. Maniszko: COVID-19 Positive Cases
You are always welcome at JSE!
Please let us know how we can strengthen our partnership with you!
Feel free to contact me anytime! Very Sincerely, Mrs. Barnes
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