JERABEK WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

January 15: Martin Luther King Jr Day - No School

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.

Hello Parents,

Thank you for taking the time to completer the Leader and Me family survey. Jerabek has been a Leader in Me Lighthouse School for over 3 years and we are excited about our accomplishments. This framework is intended to be a journey using lifetime principles of the 8 Habits of Highly Effective People. We would like to have your input in our Annual Leader in Me Survey. Please take our survey by clicking the following link and provide us with valuable information so we can continue to grow and make our campus an even better school and workplace.

The family survey link will close Monday, January 7th.

Family Survey

Our next Leader in Me focus is Habit 3: 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.

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

Phone: (619) 605-1700