Jerusalem Elementary School
JET FLASH
Week of September 16, 2024
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Communication is critical to making this school year a success for everyone. If you have any questions, comments, and/or concerns, please feel free to contact me at 419.836.6111 or at jstraka@oregoncs.org Please join ClassDojo for reminders/updates sent directly to your phone. For more information, contact your child’s teacher. We always look to continuously improve, so your feedback and involvement is always welcome. Follow us on Twitter @JerusalemJets
Upcoming Events:
September
20 K- Muffins and Me Event
20 Jog-A-Thon Awards Assembly
23 Staff PD Day
26 Career Vehicle Day
27 Family Time, 2:30-3:20 pm
October
1 JPG Monthly Meeting, 10:20 am
1 K Parent Luncheon, 11:15 am
1 JPG Monthly Meeting, 7:00 pm (zoom)
Fall Hayride
7-11 Right to Read Week
8-9 Fall Book Fair
9 Family Night at the Book Fair, 5-6:30 pm
9 Fall Family Night, 5:00-7:00 pm
10 Picture retakes, Group/Class
16 End of 1st Nine Week Period
17 1st Quarter Jet Shop
18 1st Grade- Muffins and Me
22-23 3rd Grade ELA Ohio State Test
10:30 am CHS Band Performance
3rd and 4th grade
25 Family Time, 2:30-3:20 pm
31 Classroom Halloween Parties & Parade
Important Information and Updates:
From Mr. Straka:
We had a great week. Our students did a great job at today's Jog-A-Thon. Thank you to everyone that volunteered and donated. Results will be released next week. Read below for more important information on upcoming events.
2024 Jog-A-Thon
Our Jog-A-Thon was a fantastic event. The weather couldn't have been better, and the students gave their best effort while running. We are so close to meeting some of our goals for this year for donations, and know it can be done. Online donations will be accepted through Thursday, September 19th. Total donation amounts and prizes will be awarded at our Awards Assembly on Friday, September 20th. The link for online donation is below:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/e9589681-a3a5-4f70-bfb5-dfaae0cfb3e5
Staff Spotlight!
Take a look at this week's Staff Spotlights:
State Report Card Results!
Great job Jerusalem Jets for earning 4.5 Stars on the State Report Card! We are very proud of all of our Staff and Students for all of their hard work!
Kindergarten Muffins and Me: September 20th
We are looking forward to seeing our Kindergarten families at next week's Kindergarten Muffins and Me. RSVP information was sent home for this event. Please return this to school to ensure we have an accurate count.
No School for Students on Monday, September 23rd!
Staff PD Day
PINK OUT!
PINK OUT #63 Strong Shirts!
Pre-Order your Pink #63 Strong apparel before 11:59pm on September 16th, to support the Lukas Mason Memorial Scholarship and show up in PINK-OUT at the Oregon Clay Football vs. Napoleon game on October 11th!
T-shirts, Long Sleeve T-shirts, Crewnecks, and Hoodies are available in Adult and Youth sizes!
Pickup:
October 10th: Clay High School main office, 2:30pm-3:30pm
October 11th: Eagle Exchange Trailer by the home concession stand, during the game
Order here: 63strongpinkout.itemorder.com
OCS Stem Academy
Click HERE to register.
ZONES of Regulation
ZONES of Regulation is a program used with our students to practice how to respond ABOVE the LINE. Take a look below at ZONES information.
Upcoming Events!
2024 CHS Football Fridays!
Game dates below. Go Eagles!!!!
Vehicle Day 2024:
We are currently looking for VEHICLES to participate in Vehicle Day, Thursday, September 26th. If you or someone you know would like to volunteer their vehicle, please fill out this form.
Questions? Contact Mrs. Hower through Class Dojo or shower@oregoncs.org.
2024-2025 Calendars:
Student/Parent Handbooks:
Fall 2024 Menus:
Application for Free/Reduced Breakfast and Lunch:
All free and reduced applications will expire on Monday September 30, 2024. New applications have to be signed and dated after July 1, 2024 to be valid. New applications are available on-line through the link below. Paper applications will be available at the main office.
Meal pricing will be Breakfast: $2.10, Lunch: $3.10. Milk is $.50.
https://www.oregoncityschools.org/FoodService-StudentNutrition.aspx
We are Looking for JET Reads Volunteers!
Please consider signing up to be a Jet Reads Volunteer for the 2024-2025 school year! Click HERE to sign up. See information Below.
Jerusalem Parents Group (JPG)
JPG Meetings 2024-2025 School Year:
This year the JPG will be holding some of the meetings during the school day, allowing parents from specific grades to allow them to join their Jet(s) for lunch following the meeting. More details to come!
Monday, August 26, 2024: 6:00 pm (In Person)
Tuesday, October 1, 2024: 10:20 am- 11:20 am (Kindergarten In Person). Lunch with student optional.
Tuesday, October 1, 2024: 7:00 pm (Zoom)
Thursday, November 7, 2024: 10:40 am- 11:40 am (1st Grade in Person). Lunch with student optional.
Thursday, November 7, 2024: 7:00 pm (Zoom)
Monday, December 2, 2024: 7:00 pm (Zoom)
Monday, February 3, 2025: 7:00 pm (Zoom)
Monday, March 3, 2025: 11:20 am- 12:10 pm (2nd Grade in Person). Lunch with student optional.
Monday, March 3, 2025: 5:00 pm (In Person)
Monday, April 7, 2025: 5:00 pm (In Person)
Monday, May 5, 2025: 5:00 pm (In Person)
ClassDojo:
ClassDojo is a communication app for the classroom. It connects teachers, parents, and students who use it to share photos, videos, and messages through the school day. They use ClassDojo to work together as a team, share in the classroom experience, and bring big ideas to life in their classrooms and homes. Jerusalem teachers may be using ClassDojo in a variety of ways within their classroom throughout the school year. Not all teachers are currently using this tool within their classroom at this time, as it is their choice. Some teachers will continue to communicate with parents through email, phone, newsletters, etc. However, we encourage you to sign up for ClassDojo to receive important building updates/messages from Mr. Straka. Information on signing up for ClassDojo will be sent home from your child’s teacher.
Cell Phones and other electronic devices:
Just a reminder that all cell phones, smartwatches, and other personal electronic devices must be turned off and placed in the student’s lockers upon arriving at school. These devices are often a distraction to students, and are not permitted to be with students during the day. Thanks for your cooperation!
From the Office:
Parent pickup at the end of the day. All calls should be made by 3:00 and no later. This will give the teacher time to check messages and drastically reduce the possibility of the student being in the wrong line. Thank you for your understanding.
Deliveries for Students:
Jerusalem Elementary has implemented a system for items to be delivered to students once the day begins. Please leave items on the table outside the office door, complete the delivery log, and notify the secretary of your delivery. Thanks for your cooperation!
School Supplies:
This year, we have decided to purchase a variety of school supplies for each classroom to start the year. This allowed us to decrease the number of items that parents are responsible for purchasing.
For a list of school supplies for each grade level, click here.
Morning Drop-Off Routine:
Please see the following important information involving the morning drop-off routine for students. Students will not be permitted to enter the building until 8:50 am. Please do not let your child(ren) exit the vehicle until the main entrance doors are opened. Thanks for your cooperation!
Please drive slowly.
Please drop off your student(s) between the Safety Markers (plastic figures with flags). Do not drop off outside of this zone.
Please stay in the car drop-off line until your child(ren) exits the vehicle. Do not drive around other vehicles to move ahead in line, or to exit the lot.
Please have any and all children in your vehicle exit on the building/driver side of the vehicle.
Do not park in the drop off line. We need to keep the traffic moving. It is preferred that students are dropped off in the identified zone, rather than walked into the building. If you need to enter the building for an appointment you must park your vehicle in a parking space, and carefully walk your child(ren) into the building.
Thank you for following these procedures, as we all work together to make the arrival process safe for students, parents, and staff.
Parent Pick Up Cards:
Pick up cards will be available to be signed out on the 14th, 15th and 16th. Please stop in the office.
Student Dismissal:
To help with the flow of traffic, parent pick-up students will be dismissed to the main entrance beginning at 3:30 pm. Please be sure to have your pick-up card out, and your child(ren)’s card attached to their book bag in a visible location. Please be patient with this process. If you don’t have a parent pick-up card, you will be asked to enter the office and provide your ID.
For your child(ren)'s safety, we will only release students to parents/guardians with matching pick-up cards that are waiting in the lobby.
From Officer Jeff:
From Nurse Jo:
Happy Friday!
We continue to see a rise in Covid cases throughout the district. Although there is no exclusion/quarantine guidelines at this time, please follow the fever protocol which can be found on page 20 of the student handbook. Please continue encouraging good hand hygiene while at home and at school which can help reduce the spread of germs. I will begin vision and hearing screenings on Monday for Kindergarten, first and third grade. These results will be sent home with students in the coming weeks. Have a great weekend and stay healthy!
Grade Level and Team Updates:
Kindergarten- This week the focus will be on the letters Ll and Hh. Our first math unit is going quickly and the students are getting good at recognizing and writing numbers 0-5. We had a great time at the Jog-a-thon today. Don’t forget Friday is muffins with me for Kindergarten at 8:15, we know everyone will enjoy their time together on Friday.
1st Grade- Next week in first grade, students will read and write using the short u sound, like in the word, gum and our spelling test will be on Friday 9/20. In our Wonders books, we will read “Three Little Dassies” and “Cubs in a Hut” discussing what buildings are made of. We will also begin a new book, ‘Honey, Honey..Lion!’ by Jan Brett. In math, continue chapter 2, fluency and strategies up to 10. We hope everyone enjoys their weekend!
-First Grade Team
Mrs. Adam
Mrs. Harris
Mrs. Howard
Mrs. Jaquillard
2nd Grade- Next week in Language Arts we will read various stories from our Wonders Series. In Math, we will begin chapter 2, Fluency and Strategies Within 100. Our spelling pattern words next week contain the vowel teams ea, ai, and oa.
The 2nd graders in Mrs. Schultze’s class will have their first swim lesson at the YMCA next Friday, September 20! Please remember to have your child wear a swimsuit under their clothing when they come to school on Friday. Also, please send a towel and underwear for your child to change into after swimming, along with a plastic bag for wet clothes. Please contact your child’s teacher with any questions! Remember there is NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 23, due to a Staff PD Day! Have a great weekend!
3rd Grade- Our 3rd graders did a great job at the Jog-A-Thon today! Don't forget to check your student(s) homework folder for important information regarding next week. Have a great weekend!
4th Grade- Today we ran in the Jogathon! Thank you JPG, all volunteers and participants! Next week we have our first character lesson with Mrs. Hower. Please see all our news here: https://wakelet.com/wake/IwrlDNuctzFbR3XPjf8Js
Physical Education with Mr. Allen- Next week in PE, we will start our whole group activities. We will focus on teamwork and cooperation. Have a great weekend!
Music with Mrs. Reinhart- Did you know the Star Spangled Banner was written on September 14, 1814? This week the 3rd and 4th graders were singing our national anthem and learning a little about its history. The 2nd graders are working on rhythm and note reading and they are doing great. 1st graders are working on following musical patterns and learning some new songs. The Kindergarten students are singing and dancing to lots of songs that help us count, work on our alphabet and learn about colors and shapes.
STEAM with Mrs. Minnick- This week in STEAM we practiced the 4 C's, Communication, Collaboration, Creativity, and Critical Thinking with team projects. Fourth graders finished their digital art projects. Third graders are in the beginning stages of designing their own games. Second graders are working on creating inventions that will protect food while outdoors. First graders are designing fishing poles. Kindergarten students are learning about what things that sink and float.
Character Lessons with Mrs. Hower- I am so excited to start my lessons with all the classrooms AND get to know the new kindergartners :-). In September, the focus will be on Bully Awareness and the different between Rude, Mean, and Bully Behaviors.
School Counselor Referrals:
Parents/Guardians: If you would like your child to meet with Mrs. Hower for any reason, please fill out Mrs. Hower's Student Request Form. Thank you!
POP TABS:
As we have done in the past, we are collecting POP tabs for the Ronald McDonald House. These get cashed in for money for their food program. It may not seem like anything to us as we throw them in the recycling bin, but it does have weight and value to them. Just have your child turn them into the office and we will deliver them to the Ronald McDonald House.
Box Tops for Education
Local stores that you can scan receipts and Jerusalem will get credit for any items that qualifies.... COSTCO, Kroger, WalMart and Meijer. Help us earn money while you are shopping. Thank you.
Box Tops for Education income November 2023 to March 2024: $80.00. This money comes from parents that have scanned register receipts for items that are marked as Box Tops for Education. Thank you to everyone that participated.
KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS:
Did you know that you can earn money for Jerusalem Elementary School by shopping at Kroger?? All you need to do is sign up at the website below, and present your Kroger Plus Card when checking out! All money that we raise is used for the students in the form of assemblies, rewards, and much more.
CLOTHES BIN UPDATE:
Did you know that JERUSALEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL and Clothes Bin® have partnered to collect and recycle old clothing, shoes and textiles? So, please do not throw them away! Just place the items in the green recycling bin in our parking lot. Every pound of recycled items supports our school!
Oregon Recreation Department Info:
The following link will direct you to information from the Oregon Rec Dept. https://www.oregonohiorec.com/
See below for the attached flyer from the Oregon Rec and upcoming activities.
Jerusalem’s Facebook Page:
Jerusalem Elementary is on Twitter:
Jerusalem’s Twitter account is now active. Please follow us @JerusalemJets to see some of the great things happening at Jerusalem Elementary!
OCS FLYER Distribution Center:
Oregon City Schools has a Flyer Distribution Center with the purpose of communicating school and community information in a centralized location. Many of the flyers for district-wide and non-OCS events and activities you might normally find in this newsletter, will now be posted on this centralized site. Please visit the site here:
https://www.oregoncityschools.org/PublicationsFlyerDistributionCenter.asp
Student of the Month Information
The Jerusalem Elementary School Student of the Month program is for those students who continuously do the right thing. The program is based on qualities such as character, leadership, and citizenship. This is not based solely on academics. The student of the month is a diligent student, completes his/her assignments on time, shows a strong effort to learn subjects to the best of their ability, is prepared for class, and has good classroom participation.
The student of the month demonstrates excellent behavior in and out of the classroom, is well mannered, and respectful to both peers and adults. The student of the month displays excellent citizenship by working together with classmates in a cooperative attitude. Lastly, the student of the month demonstrates character through his/her compassion, honesty, trustworthiness, responsibility, optimism, and loyalty by helping to create a positive school environment.
Each classroom will acknowledge one student per month to be the Student of the Month. Nominations will be done by the classroom teacher(s) and other staff members within the building. Teachers are encouraged to use the following guidelines:
RESPECTFUL
Honest, trustworthy, and respectful
Polite and respectful towards other students, staff, volunteers and all guests and visitors.
Uses kind and positive words
Listens to the speaker (teacher or peer)
Be respectful to themselves, each other, their school and their community
RESPONSIBLE
Follows directions and gives 100% of their best effort in class.
Student is a positive role model by example.
They are actively engaged in their learning.
Student follows class and school rules.
READY
Comes to school prepared and ready to learn.
Uses class time wisely and completes class work in a timely manner.
Student participates and puts forth good effort in all areas
Student arrives to school daily and on time
Each nominated student will be acknowledged at the end of the month by enjoying pizza and juice with Mr. Straka, and a special prize will be given. Also, look for the names of these students to be displayed on our Student of the Month bulletin board! Acknowledgement days will take place on the last Friday of the month, unless otherwise specified.
Have a great week!
About Us
Email: jstraka@oregoncs.org
Website: https://www.oregoncityschools.org/jerusalemelementary_home.aspx
Location: 535 South Yondota Road, Curtice, OH, USA
Phone: (419) 836-6111
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JerusalemElementarySchool
Twitter: @JerusalemJets