JSE Tracks
Principal's Weekly News, November 29th
Keeping you informed of all the "tracks" we make at school and in our community!
It's Beginning to Look A Lot like Christmas!
Join our JSE and PTO Facebook Pages
JSE Monthly Attributes:
Characteristic of a Successful Learner (CSL): Maintain Focus
Bucket-Filling Trait: Giving
It's a great day to be a JSE Lil' Bearcat!
Good evening,
We hope you all had a nice, long weekend enjoying family and friends. These next three weeks will fly by and as I am sure you feel the same, we have A LOT on our "To Do" list of learning between now and then! Thank you for keeping your nightly routine of homework, reading time, and a good nights sleep. This supports us all to stay focused and feel comforted!
'Tis the Season of Giving! Thank you for supporting your children in demonstrating this month's life skill GIVING, by participating in our food drive this week, PTO holiday shop next week and our annual decorating of classrooms with cookies and milk! Their hearts are so full when they have the opportunity to GIVE!
Check this week's Thursday Folder for Holiday Shop information and other December happenings. Please note UTSC does not start winter break until Wednesday, the 22nd. We are in session that Monday and Tuesday.
Spreading the JSE JOY!
Mrs. Barnes
5th Grade Mrs. Zaharias' Class Highlight
2nd Graders Partner UP and READ with WHS Students
PTO News
- PTO Holiday Shop December 7-9 shopping days, stay tuned for information in Thursday Folders!
- 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!
COOOOLD Weather is HERE! Send the gear with your child's name on the tag:)
2 Hr. Delay Schedule and Cancellation Information
10:40 Arrival Bell
10:50 Tardy Bell
No Breakfast Served
Lunch Schedule remains the same
*2 Hour Delay or School Closing will be posted to our UTSC Main website, texted, emailed and tweeted from our UTSC Twitter.
*Please have your email, cell phone number and cellular service provider updated in our main office.
Important Dates:
November 29-3 Student Council Holiday Food Drive to benefit UTSC Families
December 6-9 PTO event: Students shop the Holiday Shop during school
December 22 January 4 Winter Break
January 5 Students Return
January 6 2nd Quarter Report Card
January 17 No School MLK Day
Harmony Parent Portal LINK: https://sis.union.k12.in.us/familyaccess.nsf/hello.xsp
Daily Schedule returns
8:40AM First Bell
8:50AM Tardy Bell and School Begins
Lunch Schedule below *Lunch is free this year also
3:20 Car Rides and Walkers/Bike Riders *see car rider directions below
3:25 Bus Dismissal
**Masks are optional during the school day and required on the bus.
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:
- Bus Aide/Bus Substitute Driver- Interested applicants should email Superintendent John Hunter at jhunter@union.k12.in.us
- JSE Substitute Custodian/Substitute Kitchen Dishwasher- 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
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