January was an interesting month with all the weather but we still had a few highlights.

• Our Scholars Bowl team competed in a competition and did an excellent job!
• Asher Haynes represented us well at the Morgan County Spelling Bee.
• Our 2nd-5th Graders began taking the ACAP Practice test to help prepare for our state testing in the March and April.
• We celebrated the 100th Day of School!
• Our students completed the Super Hero Math fluency challenge. Students who met their goals will get to attend a Super Secret Super Hero party on Feb. 9th.
• Teachers and students are working hard to finish this school year strong!

Congratulations to Ajay Treadway for being the JHES January Student of the Month for displaying School Spirit.

Black History Month

February is Freckle Frenzy to help with Math fluency. Encourage your child to complete Freckle assignments throughout the month.

2nd: Valentine's Dance 6:00-8:00 (Students must have prepaid and parents must stay with your child at the dance. Names will be checked off as your enter.)

5th-9th: National School Counselors Week

7th-8th: ACCESS Testing for EL Students

8th: Progress reports go home.

11th-16th: Book Fair

16th: 3rd Grade will attend the Decatur Orchestra concert

19th: Remote Learning Day-Students will complete assignments at home.

21st: Vision Research Screening for K, 2nd, and 4th Grades

22nd: 5th Grade to visit Austin Middle School

26th: Math Night (Be watching for more info to come home.)

All vehicles picking up students need to have school issued pick up cards displayed in the front windshield for afternoon pick up. If you need more cards please contact your child's teacher or the front office. This is important for the safety of the students.

All students should have a binder this year to track behavior and academic data. This is also where homework and other important notes and information will be. Please check these daily so there are no surprises. This is a great tool for communicating and knowing how your child is progressing.

Please make sure you connect with your child's teacher on Remind. This is how we are communicating with parents this year.

Please make sure your child is at school on time every day unless he/she is sick. Attendance is important to ensure success in school. Remember, if your child is absent please send an excuse the day he/she returns to school to prevent truancy.

Free and Reduced-Priced Meal Applications are now available for the 2023-2024 school year. Please go to www.linqconnect.com to complete your application today. We encourage all families to fill out an application even if you think you won't qualify.

My name is Angela Barnes and I am beyond excited and honored to be Julian Harris Elementary School principal. This will be my 37th year in education. I look forward to seeing all the smiling facing of students and adults eager to learn new things. I hope and pray that I can encourage others to be the best they can be and believe in themselves even on difficult days. There is always sunshine that comes with the rain. I begin every day by saying “it is going to be a great day!! If you believe you can do it you can!

Email: angela.barnes@dcs.k12.al.us
Website: jhe.dcs.edu
Phone: 256-552-3096