The Justiss Newsletter
March 2022
Principal's Corner
Spring Fever
Yes, Spring Fever is real! Especially for students in Elementary schools! When spring begins to approach Spring fever begins hitting everyone at Justiss. The weather will begin finally warming up and summer will begin peaking around the corner. Everyone, both students, teachers, and myself will begin feeling a bit like the walls are starting to close in.
So how can you as parents help us combat the frustrations and feelings of Spring Fever as they begin to approach?
Take your child(ren) outside to play, to the park, for a walk in the sunshine when they get home to get fresh air and vitamin D!
Start a garden with your child(ren)!
Spring is a great time to get your child(ren) outside and go for nature walks.
Spring is also a great time to start recycling projects!
Help us combat Spring Fever and embrace the excitement and energy of the warmer weather coming by getting them outside! This will help make our day a little smoother as we transition through Spring Fever and help avoid the frustration and our student’s natural reaction to being stuck inside as
spring is sprung!
Your Principal,
Reneé Elmore
PTO
Thank you to everyone who sold items for our Big Kahuna Fundraiser!
Keep an eye out for information on the party bus/pizza party!
Justiss Yearbook
Time to order your Justiss yearbook!
Books are only $15 this year and are still printed in FULL COLOR! Cover art created by our very own, Mrs. Hamm!
Orders are due Friday, March 11th. There will be a limited number of copies, so be sure to reserve yours today!
You can also order online using the link below:
https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/justiss
Counselor's Connection
Spring has sprung…and what a perfect time to talk about the big idea: “Cooperation.” Working together to do more than you can do alone! Being able to work productively and respectfully with your classmates, coworkers and family members, are such important skills. How do we cooperate with:
A teacher
Listen while they teach
Try your very best
Participate in class discussions and activities
Come prepared with your supplies and homework
Have a positive attitude and follow the social contract
A family
Obey parents
Use kind and respectful words
Ask before using and put back what you get out
Share and take turns
Do a fair share of the chores
A team
Show up for practice and games
Give 100%
Encourage teammates
Have good sportsmanship
Never give up
Be a Champion
I would like to encourage you to consider incorporating “cooperation” activities at home that fosters fun, teamwork, and united successes, such as:
Board games
Scavenger hunts
Chores
Planning family outings
Goal setting
Cooking/planning meals
Crafting projects
Hang up and hang out with each other and practice taking turns, listening carefully to each other, and having fun! Cooperation is worth it!
Your Counselors,
Mrs. Irwin & Mrs. Little
Reminder: All visitors must check-in with a driver’s license in the front office.
Dates to Remember:
Mar. 7th: Pancake Days-K, 4th, & 3rd Grade
Mar. 8th: Pancake Days-2nd & 1st Grade
Mar. 8th: 2nd Grade Music Performance for Parents and Family 6:00 PM
Mar. 9th: 2nd Grade Music Performance for School 8:30 AM
Mar. 11th: Yearbook Orders Due
Mar. 11th: 3rd Nine Weeks Ends
Mar. 14th-18th: Spring Break 🌸
Mar. 21st: 4th Nine Weeks Begins
Mar. 22nd: Spring Picture Day
Mar. 23rd: Report Cards Posted to Parent Portal