JERABEK WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

New Date: Thursday, May 2nd

New Time: 5:00-6:00 PM

We apologize for any inconvenience or added stress that our communication regarding Open House produced. We are working out many scheduling issues and have rescheduled Open House for Thursday, May 2nd from 5:00-6:00 PM. The front gate and park gate will be open at 4:45 PM. Please be advised that the Jerabek parking lot is for staff parking only. Street parking will be extremely limited. In addition, please be aware that our Jerabek park will have baseball games.

Again we apologize for any inconvenience that this caused!

SBAC Statewide Testing for grades 3 - 5 will begin the week of May 6th. Testing will be conducted in the mornings. Please ensure that students arrive to school on time with fully charged Chromebooks, headphones/earbuds, and a mouse (if preferred). Breakfast will be available for all students in the cafeteria beginning at 8:15 AM. Please limit absences and schedule appointments in the PM during this timeframe. More information will be sent out closer to the start date.

Thank you for your support!

Hello Jerabek Families,

If you have not done so already, please complete the Returning to Jerabek Survey!

For enrollment planning purposes for the 2024/25 school year, we would like to know if your student(s) is/are returning to Jerabek. Please complete this survey by March 28th. One survey per family (Families with multiple students, we have included questions for siblings). We appreciate you taking the time to complete this survey. Thank you!

https://forms.gle/rpFhuzx4Gqa8tsFR8

Greetings Jerabek Elementary School Families,

The 2024-25 PrimeTime Online Application is currently open. All families with children in elementary (including transitional kindergarten) interested in participating in PrimeTime will have an opportunity to apply for the 2024-2025 school year. All applications are evaluated based on priority criteria.

If you have any questions regarding Primetime, please contact primetime@sandi.net or 858-503-1870 for more information.

At our last meeting with our SDPD Juvenile Services Officer, our Safety Patrol brought up many concerns that lead to student safety. Our Safety Patrol needs your help with the following:

• Please stop when our Safety Officers have the stop sign down! This indicates that families are crossing.
• Please do not drop off students in red zones.
• Please "NO" u-turns in the parking lot entry.
• Families please wait until our Safety Officers lower their stop signs before crossing. Be Patient!
• Please cross at the crosswalk!

Thank you for helping our Safety Patrol keep our students safe!

Special Education Info for Incoming Students

Marshall Middle School will be hosting informational meetings for parents of incoming students. Ed Specialists will share an overview of supports and services at Marshall Middle School and will answer questions following the presentation.

Click here for the dates and times.

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 7: Sharpen the Saw. Our next awards assembly on April 25th we will recognize students who sharpen the saw!

People who sharpen the saw understand that they need to take time for themselves because it gives them the ability to do everything else. When we sharpen the saw, we are preserving and enhancing the greatest asset we have - ourselves. We regularly renew our body, mind, hearts and spirit.

Balance Feels Best: I take care of my body by eating right, exercising and getting sleep. I spend time with family and friends. I learn in lots of ways and lots of places, not just at school. I find meaningful ways to help others.

Ways to practice Sharpen the Saw:

• For two nights in a row, go to bed early and see how great you feel when you wake up!
• For one whole week, read for twenty minutes every day.
• Today go play with someone who you haven’t played with for a long time.
• Go to one of your favorite spots in nature, like a mountain, a park, or a stream. When you get there, think about all the things in your life that make you happy, like your grandma, your dog, a fun toy, or playing with your friends.

• 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.

The Literati Buy One, Get One FREE Book Fair is coming to Jerabek from April 15-19!

📚 ALL items are eligible for the BOGO promotion 🙌

📚 The Book Fair is open before school, after school, during class shop times, AND during lunch on Family Friday!

📚 FAMILY FRIDAY is on Friday, April 19. Bring a picnic-style lunch to eat with your Koala, then shop the Book Fair together! Lunch times are as follows:

• K,1st- 11:00-11:40am

• 2nd, 3rd- 11:40am-12:20pm

• UTK, 4th and 5th 12:20-1:00pm

📚Volunteers get 20% off the fair! Please sign up to help if you're able. 🤗 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0945A9A723AAFF2-48545250-jerabek#/

📚You can start BOGO shopping (or buying gift cards) NOW at the Jerabek Literati Book Fair Sitehttps://literati.com/store/?school=jerabek-elementary-school-san-diego-ca

Mark your calendar for Jerabek’s first fundraiser partnering with Kendra Scott! With Mother's Day

around the corner, there’s no better way to say thank you to that special mom in your life. Or simply treat yourself or someone special to some beautiful jewelry, all while supporting our school! For questions, email president@jerabekffo.org

HOWDY!

Jerabek is getting ready for its 44th Annual Ranch Round Up on Friday, May 17th! This annual community wide celebration features fun for the whole family, including: Carnival Games, Bounce Houses, Pony Rides, Musical Cakes, a Talent Show, Raffles, a Silent Auction and much more!

Jerabek Family and Community Volunteers—We Need Your Help!

The Ranch Round Up is only possible with your help! We are looking for volunteers for these roles: Committee Chairs, Adult Day of Volunteers, and Teen Volunteers (we can provide proof for community service requirements).

If you’re interested, please email us at rru@jerabekffo.org.

Jerabek Families!

Please send pictures of your child and/or their friends to yearbook@jerabekffo.org

-Please include the event/grade level/teacher name in your email

-Only send HIGH Resolution images in JPEG or IMG format

-Images from: First Day of School, 100th day of school, Spirit Days, Classroom activities, On the Playground, Art Corp, Steam Lab, Family Art or Science Nights, Birthday Signs, etc.

If you have questions about pictures, email yearbook@jerabekffo.org

Thank you for your contributions!

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