Jaguar Journal

35980 Lakeshore Blvd. Eastlake, OH 44095

Office Email: tj.office@weschools.org

Main Office Line: 440-942-7244

Attendance Line: 440-283-2177 (this is a 24 hour line and a message can be left at any time!)

• Mrs. Candace Platt, Principal
• Mr. David Eberly, Assistant Principal
• Mrs. Lori Dugger, Principal's Secretary
• Mrs. Wendy Flick, Administrative Secretary
• Mrs. Jacque Sparent, Family Liaison
• Ms. Megan Kuhlman, Nurse
• Ms. Jennifer Healan, Heath Aide

• 10/29- Conferences 3-6 PM
  
• 10/31- Halloween Class Parties
  
• 11/1- Ohio State Buckeyes Spirit Day
• 11/4- Conferences 3-6 PM
• 11/5- No School for Students (Teacher Professional Development Day)
• 11/6- Picture Retake Day
• 11/11-11/15- Book Fair
• 11/15- Family Movie Night & Evening Book Fair
• 11/19- PTO Meeting- 6 PM
• 11/21- Marco's Pizza Night
• 11/28-12/2- Thanksgiving Break

Click HERE for the WE 24-25 District Calendar

• We enjoy celebrating our students on their birthday by announcing their name and providing them with a special birthday pencil. We also respect that many parents would like to send in items for their child’s class on this special day. Sending in an item on your child’s birthday is optional, but please follow the following guidelines if you choose to provide something for the class.

• Due to allergies and other health concerns, no food treats or deliveries of flowers, balloons, etc. are permitted.

• If you choose to send in a non-food treat, please communicate with the teacher and provide enough for each student in the class.

• In order to limit class interruptions, all treats must be sent in with the student or brought to the main office as we are unable to accommodate guests for individual birthday celebrations. Teachers will send the treat home with students at the end of the day.

• Students may not pass out any birthday invitations to other students or classes at school.

Beginning this year, all of our elementary schools in WE will be implementing a 6 day (A-F) related arts rotation. So students will have all of their related arts classes every third day (or twice every six days). This will consist of Physical Education, Music and STEAM. Students will always have gym on their related arts day, so please make sure your child wears tennis shoes to school on those days.

Welcome to the 2024-25 school year! We have a lot of fun things planned this year, but first get to know the PTO!

President: Diana Warner
Vice President: Marcia Gamiere
Secretary: Katie Pavlick
Treasurer: Melissa Grinstead

Jefferson Elementary Families,

We are excited to announce our next PTO fundraiser, the Browns vs. Steelers Squares! This is a fun opportunity to support our school and have a chance to win some cash while enjoying the excitement of the November 21st game.

How It Works:

- Each square is available starting today for $20.

- Payouts will be as follows:

- $200 for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd quarters

- $400 for the 4th quarter

How to Participate:

1. Sign up at Football Squares Online using the game number:1101597 and the password: 2024.

2. Select your squares.

3. Send your payment through Zeffy by using the following link: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/051b522b-e51c-45c8-9cee-fdd723e13d31

All squares must be selected and paid for by no later than November 19th. This is a great way to support the programs that benefit our students, and potentially win some cash. We appreciate your participation and generosity.

Thank you for your continued support!

-Jefferson Elementary PTO

Popcorn is available for 50 cents a bag on these dates:

Teacher appreciation week may not be until the end of the school year, but we are always working on our books of appreciation.

Every teacher and staff member will receive a Book of Appreciation,
but we need the notes of appreciation from parents like you!

Students are nominated by our staff members for showing PRIDE and kindness. Keep up the great work!

Students in Grades 3-12 will be assigned a Chromebook, case and a charger to bring back and forth from home to school. Students in Grades K-2 will be assigned a Chromebook from a dedicated classroom Chromebook cart for use throughout the school day.

***$20 ANNUAL TECH FEE - PLEASE READ***

An annual technology fee of $20 will be required for all students to defray the cost of technology and associated digital software related to student learning. Payment of the annual technology fee by the last day of the first quarter, will cover the cost of one repair as a result of accidental damage during the school year. If multiple repairs are needed from one incident, the highest value repair will be covered. Full device replacement or lost chargers are not covered by the annual technology fee. The annual fee will be assessed August 1st and will cover the school year through July 31st. Families who do not typically pay school fees due to free and reduced lunch status, may choose to pay the technology fee to receive the benefit of the covered repair cost outlined above. Payment of the technology fee is non-refundable.

School safety is our top priority.

*Please remember when picking up your child during the school day, you will scan your ID in our vestibule. You will remain in the vestibule until your child is released to you.

*When visiting the school, you will scan your ID in our vestibule and then be granted access to our office area.

In the event of a viable school threat, we would activate our blue illuminating lights over the gym and Door 2 which would indicate that no visitor or students should enter the building. We will conduct safety drills throughout the school year for students and staff.

All entrances are locked throughout the school day.

Student releases from the clinic or early dismissal will go through the main office. Anyone picking up a child will be asked to present photo identification. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation regarding our school’s safety procedures. Please inform additional family members and emergency contacts of this policy as well, so they will be prepared with their identification.

Reporting Absences and Tardies:

Absences: If your child will be absent from school, please call the school’s 24 hour attendance line at 440-283-2177 or email tj.office@weschools.org . If we don’t receive notification, you will receive an automated call to verify the absence and we will call you and the emergency contacts. This is for the safety of your child. Upon your child’s return, please provide a doctor’s note when possible to verify the absence.

Tardies: If your child is tardy, please make sure you see your child enter the

building. You do not need to enter the building.

House Bill 410 - Attendance of Your Child

Please make every attempt to get your child to school on time as we are required to monitor students’ hours absent, due to House Bill 410. It is important for every student in Ohio to attend school every day. Missing too much school has long-term, negative effects on students, such as lower achievement and graduation rates. It is extremely important to always call our attendance line to let us know when they will be out. Providing a doctor's note when applicable is helpful as well. When students hit certain benchmarks of hours of school missed, you will receive a letter notifying you of this. Certain benchmarks require meetings and/or intervention plans to take place. The highest of benchmarks could require further actions and local resources to be involved. Click HERE for a link to more information regarding attendance laws in Ohio.

For a child to take any over the counter medication, a form must be completed in advance. Doctor prescribed medications, including inhalers, given to children at school require a physician’s note. Medication forms are available on our district’s website by clicking HERE. Please call our office for further instructions on how to drop off the medication to our clinic.

If you believe your child is experiencing challenges in terms of their mental well-being, it is important to reach out to your principal. To meet your child’s needs, it’s essential to collaborate with the principal and school personnel to explore resources and services available at school. In addition to Crossroads Counselors, the District also has family liaisons and guidance counselors who can provide needed interventions and support.

Are you looking for activities for your children? Interested in family programs in the community? There are so many options for Willoughby-Eastlake families, such as city departments of recreation, sports teams, scouting, camps and special events in all of our surrounding communities, plus so much more!

Information from approved organizations who host activities for Willoughby-Eastlake youth and the community are posted electronically. Paper flyers from organizations are not sent home with students. To access the flyers, visit the COMMUNITY link on the district and building website pages Community Activities Flyers

For specific information about the events, you need to contact the sponsoring organization. Flyers are updated periodically during the month so remember to visit often to check for new postings.

Enjoy what our community has to offer!