Jaguar Tracks

We had a nice and productive week at JE! It is the season of enjoying every last minute of this school year, gearing up for MCAS and preparing for next year. Our teachers begin the class placement process in the next couple of weeks for next academic year. As always, we value our family input on friendships in order to inform classes. Please complete this SURVEY by Friday, April 4th to be a part of our placement process. Please note that we do our very best to include everyone's input in our decision making, however as many factors inform placement, we are not always able to honor all input. Thank you for your time and understanding.

Our PTO is a dynamic group and so supportive of our school. They are looking for people to fill open positions next year. If you are interested in being involved in that way or are curious to learn more, please reach out to our current members!

Because we have had quite a few weather flag days in the last month, we wanted to give some reminders for our arrival procedures:

• All students should walk to the back of the building upon arrival and plan to line up with their class for the bell at 8:15. Any students who are biking should get off their bike once at the Oak Street parking lot and walk their bike back to the bike rack. Students should not ride their bikes in the parking lot, as cars may be entering and exiting during that time.
• Only students who attend Extended Day, have a Morning Safety position, or are having breakfast should enter the Oak Street Door. Students will be admitted for breakfast at 8:10.
• As a reminder, there are no dogs allowed on the playground during drop off, recess and pick up.

Have a wonderful weekend,

Caitlin

Follow us on Instagram at "JE_Jaguars": We have so many wonderful pictures and videos of learning in action and those small moments that make our days! This gives a nice window into the day in the life of a Jaguar!

For student safety, please no dogs on school property during school hours and morning drop off.

Please note change in Grade 3 dates

It’s been a wonderful month of reading activities in the library to celebrate National Reading Month. Various activities and events included guest readers and Literacy Spirit Days to celebrate Read Across America. Students voted for their favorite picture book character. Congratulations to Jaguar favorite, Mustache Baby! We’re wrapping up our reading fun with Reading Bingo. The class with the highest participation will earn an extra library class. Bingo sheets are being collected through Friday, April 18. Parents, please sign the bingo sheets before returning to the library. Have fun finding new ways to enjoy reading!

Reading Bingo

• Last chance to get your Calareso’s certificates!

• All orders are due by Friday, April 4.

• Fundraising certificates are $10 each. They can be purchased individually or in books of 5 or 10. Certificates never expire and can be used on ANY item in Calaresos.

• Get your JE spring spirit wear here: https://selectspiritwear.com/collections/joshua-eaton-elementary

• Orders should be available for pickup after April break!

• Any questions? Email Melissa Fitzmaurice at mfitzmaurice0901@gmail.com

• We’re raising $25,000 for enrichment programs, school improvements, and field trips and we need your help.

• Get an overview of our fundraiser by clicking HERE!

Friends of Reading METCO and RPS is hosting a screening and community discussion.

Join us for a screening and community discussion of Code-Switching, a powerful documentary exploring the experiences of students in the METCO program as they navigate racial and cultural identity in their pursuit of education.

Register Here

📅 Date: Thursday, April 10

⏰ Time: 6:15 PM – 8:00 PM

📍 Location: Reading Memorial High School Library

April

7th - PTO General Meeting via zoom

21st - 25th - April Vacation

May

2nd - Ice Cream Social / Kid's Raffle

15th - Open House

26th - Memorial Day / No School

📌SAVE THE DATE - PTO General Meeting April 7

• Save the date for our next General PTO Meeting on April 7 at 7pm via Zoom!

• Killam Principal Lindsay Fulton will be presenting about the Killam building project. Hope to see you there!

• PTO Meeting Link is: https://readingpsma.zoom.us/j/5912706213

📌BIG NEWS! Our Joshua Eaton Fun Run fundraiser kicks off soon!

• We’re raising $25,000 for enrichment programs, school improvements, and field trips and we need your help.

• Get an overview of our fundraiser by clicking HERE!

Here is the Key Information to help you during the fundraiser:

Fundraising Goal: $25,000

Fundraising Item: enrichment programs, school improvements, and field trips

Kickoff Date (in school): 04/01/2025

Event Date: 04/10/2025

• All donations will be collected through our fundraising platform: MyBooster.com

How to Get Started on MyBooster.com:

• Click “Sign Up”

• Enter your School Name

• Enter your Information

• Once you sign up, get started by sharing via Facebook, email and text!

Tips for Success:

• Set a goal for how much to raise and make a plan with your student on how to get there.

• Share, share, share using our easy online tools!

• Make sure to thank everyone who supported you after you reach your goal.

Thank you for helping make our fundraiser a success!

Third Annual JE Golf Scramble - Monday May 19th Registration is now open!

• Join us for a day of golf, food, and fun at the Meadow Brook Golf Club!

• $200 per person registration fee includes 18 holes of golf and BBQ meal!

• 10am, shotgun start

• Over 30% of proceeds go towards JE PTO Enrichment programs!

• Email joshuaeatonpto@gmail.com with name(s) of participants. Venmo registration to @Joshua-Eaton-PTO. Please indicate if you are signing up as an individual or if you have a foursome (along with all names).

• The PTO is looking for sponsorships! If you are interested in advertising your business, please reach out to joshuaeatonpto@gmail.com.

📌JE Night at Fenway Park - Tuesday June 3rd - deadline extended!

• JE Night at Fenway Park will take place Tuesday, June 3rd at 7:10pm

• Tickets are $40 per person which includes a small donation to JE PTO!

• Tickets are available on a first come first served basis until APRIL 7th

• Get tickets HERE!

• QUESTIONS? PLEASE CONTACT JENEAN ASCIONE AT jrombola@gmail.com

📌Get the Latest Updates from the PTO!

• Be sure to follow Joshua Eaton PTO on Facebook for updates & announcements!

• The 2024 - 2025 PTO calendar is linked here. It will include Signup Genius links to specific volunteer opportunities that occur throughout the year.

• You can also find the calendar, as well as minutes from the monthly PTO Executive Board meetings on the PTO section of the JE website.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Jessie Tran & Sarah Fuller

PTO Co-Presidents

JEPTOPresident@gmail.com

To learn more about Reading SEPAC, please visit our website: Reading SEPAC Website

Should you wish to receive our monthly newsletter, please send an email to SEPACReading@gmail.com

Please note that Reading SEPAC IS OPEN TO ALL parents/caregivers and not only families who have a child with special needs as we offer various opportunities to connect with other families and provide learning experiences.

For additional opportunities to volunteer, please reach out to SEPACReading@gmail.com

Recorded events that’s available on the Reading SEPAC Website:

The Right to Read Panel Discussion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qw_oIuqkUt0

The New IEP Presentation

MCAS & Students with Disabilities Presentation

Multi Tiered System of Support (MTSS) Presentation

• Review tiered system of supports and provide examples

• Outline effective communication channels with your team and school

***Should you wish to reach out to Reading SEPAC anonymously, please use this form

METCO unites suburban towns with Boston to engage in a reciprocal learning partnership in support of all students. Because of this, every child who attends school in Reading Public Schools is a METCO student and every parent or guardian who has a student in RPS is a part of the METCO community.

"Since its founding during the peak of the Civil Rights Movement, the METCO program has enrolled tens of thousands of Boston students of color in predominately white school districts, creating the opportunity for those districts to experience the advantages of learning and working in a racially and ethnically diverse setting."

Please leave your child's name, teacher, reason for absence or tardy and expected date/time of return.

jeeabsences@reading.k12.ma.us

or call our absentee phone line at

781-942-9161

Please remember to send in a doctor's note if your child was at a medical appointment

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