JERABEK WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

January 15: Martin Luther King Jr Day - No School

January 17: Scripps Ranch Cluster Meeting - 4:30 PM

January 18: SGT/SSC/ELAC Meeting - 1:00 PM

January 18: Family Art Night - 6:00 PM

Jan. 22 - Feb. 2: UTK Early Registration

January 23 : Minimum Day

January 25: Award Ceremonies 3rd - 5th - 8:45 AM

January 25: Award Ceremonies UTK/K/Preschool - 9:15 AM

January 25: Award Ceremonies 1st - 2nd - 9:45 AM

January 25: Math & Science Night - 2nd Grade - 6:00 PM

January 26: Spirit Day - Sports and Hobbies

January 26: Yearbook Make Up Pics (New Students/Staff)

JERABEK TEACHER OF THE YEAR...MELISSA BASINGER

Congratulations to our first-grade teacher, Melissa Basinger, on being named Jerabek Teacher of the Year! Mrs. Basinger is a veteran teacher who creates a highly dynamic literacy environment. Her passion for literacy is transferred to her young readers and writers through fun and engaging lessons. She is a consummate professional and learner. As a teacher leader, she consistently shares her knowledge and new learning with her colleagues. In addition, Mrs. Basinger develops a strong rapport with her students and their families, creating a wonderfully positive classroom culture. She is loved by our Jerabek community! Great job Mrs. Basinger!

CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR...SHANA TOERIEN

Congratulations to our Classified Employee of the Year, Shana Toerien. As Jerabek’s Elementary School Assistant, Mrs. Toerien is invaluable in making things happen day in and day out. She truly sets the tone in creating a positive welcoming environment at Jerabek. While she manages all staffing and events at Jerabek, it is her ability to quickly problem solve that makes it look easy. She truly embraces our Leader in Me habit, “Think Win Win!” It is an honor to recognize Shana Toerien as Jerabek’s Classified Employee of the Year as she is a true asset to the Jerabek Community!

We celebrate the life and legacy of civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In his honor, there will be no school Monday, Jan. 15 2024.

“The difference between a dreamer and a visionary is that a dreamer has his eyes closed and a visionary has his eyes open.” –Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Our next SR Schools Committee meeting will include a speaker from the GATE District Advisory Committee. Ms. Mary Ann Hawke will speak to our community about the role of the GATE District Advisory Committee in SDUSD’s gifted program development and district resources for Gifted And Talented Education. This is an important opportunity for interested families to learn more about GATE education.

When: Wednesday, 1/17 @ 4:30 PM

Where: Marshall Middle School

Interested community members who wish to attend the meeting virtually please fill out this RSVP link in advance to receive the Zoom meeting information.

The UTK Priority Enrollment will be from January 22, 2024 to February 2, 2024. Parents must come to Jerabek to complete the enrollment packet.

• To enroll, bring your child's birth certificate, up-to-date immunization, valid proof of residence, and IEP (if applicable).
• To find your resident school, please visit School Finder and enter your household address.

The UTK Pre-Enrollment Parent Workshops were held on January 10 and 11, 2024. To learn more, please read the Parent Guide for 2024-2025 UTK Enrollment.

Please join us on February 29th at 6:00 PM in the Jerabek STEAM Lab for our second Design Task Force Meeting for our whole site modernization. District personnel and RNT Architects will continue to discuss modernization priorities and options for our Jerabek campus.

As we begin to prepare for the next school year and coordinate summer plans, please not that school will begin a week earlier on Monday, August 12, 2024.

For the entire 2024-2025 SDUSD Instructional Calendare please click here.

Our next Leader in Me focus is Habit 4: Think Win Win. Our next awards assembly on January 25th will recognize students who think win win!

People who think win-win believe that there is plenty for everybody and that one person’s success in not achieved at the expense of others - win-lose.

Kid Language

Everyone Can Win: I balance courage for getting what I want with consideration for what others want. I make deposits in others’ Emotional Bank Accounts. When conflicts arise, I look for third alternatives.

Ways to practice Think Win-Win:

• Ask an older person what the golden rule is. After you know, try it out on someone.
• Try to go one whole day without sulking, pouting, or feeling sorry for yourself.
• The next time you want to argue or fight with someone about who should get the best toy, ask, “How can I make you happy too?”
• Make a “wish poster”. Start by drawing a line down the middle. On one side, cut and paste magazine pictures of things you want (like an ant farm). On the other side, cut and paste pictures of things your mom or dad want (like a clean room). Together, look at your “wish poster”. See how you can work with each other to make both your wishes and your parents’s wishes come true.

• Nursing & Wellness is announcing the launch of a new resource for students, staff and families offering information and connections to community, health and district resources

• This linked communication will be going out to all staff and families

• Resources to promote the hotline on your campus, school websites, and social media can be found here

• Health & Wellness Hotline, 760-334-7878, is open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. Closed on District holidays.

The SDUSD Counseling Department has shared a few resources and tools to assist students and families with managing their emotions, feelings, and stress. This first resource is the SDUSD Virtual Calming Room.

The next is the Community Mental Health Resource Guide for the Scripps Ranch community. Click here to access the guide.

Spring fling is March 9th and donations are needed for the live and silent auction. Please see suggestions in flyer. Ticket sales information farther down in newsletter.

REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 11TH @ 8PM

Come out and join us for this creative family fun-filled event!

Click HERE to register on January 11th @ 8pm
When: Thursday January 18th 2024 • Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m. • Where: Jerabek Auditorium

Family Art Night is an opportunity for families to experience art together. Enjoy an evening where families will create memories & artwork that last a lifetime. What do I bring? You & your family. All supplies are provided. Each project will be led by an Art Corps™ Workshop Leader.

Our featured artists this year are: JIM DINE, CLAUDE MONET & PABLO PICASSO

Mark your calendars for the 10th annual Spring Fling Gala at the beautiful Coronado Island Marriott on March 9, 2024! Your ticket includes self parking, welcome drink, a three-course meal, coffee & tea bar, dancing, photo booth, and a live & silent auction.

Click HERE to purchase tickets for this fantastic adult-only night out.

TICKET PRICING

• $165 each "Regular Ticket Pricing" December 16- February 15.
• $195 each "Late Ticket Pricing" February 15- March 1, or until sold out.

There are other ticket options: Please consider buying a Sponsor Staff Ticket as well. This is a fund created to help all of the staff interested in attending the gala to receive a free or reduce priced ticket.

To help, you can purchase:

$135 Staff ticket donation (full)

$67.50 Staff ticket donation (half)

$50 or $25 Staff ticket donation (portion)

Last but not least, we have VIP tables as an option this year! A VIP table purchase includes a table of your choice that seats 10 guests, 2 bottles of wine and early entry into the ballroom to place your belongings. Don't wait on this offer, there are only 3 available. All other seating is first-come first-serve as the ballroom opens at the conclusion of cocktail hour.

Questions: springfling@jerabekffo.org

Please read the rules and reminders for running club, including a new one for this year.

The Family Faculty Organization of Jerabek Elementary School, or FFO, is an organization similar to a PTA, made up of parents, community members, and staff who work together to provide students with added enrichment to their existing curriculum. Everyone who has a child at Jerabek is automatically a member of the FFO.

Visit the Jerabek FFO Website

Volunteers for any activities large or small are always welcome! For specific school volunteer information, see below link.

https://jerabek.sandiegounified.org/parents/volunteer_information_2023-24

Jerabek Elementary School

Website: https://jerabek.sandi.net

Email: jerabek@sandi.net

Location: 10050 Avenida Magnifica, San Diego, CA 92131

Phone: (619) 605-1700