Paw Print - January

• Report Cards Went Home!
• MLK Day was January 20th
• Black History Month Dates: Sat, Feb 1, 2025 – Sat, Mar 1, 2025
• Someone Special Dance on February 7th from 5:30-7pm
• Remaining Basketball Game Dates and Locations:
• January 28th @ Valley High starts at 6:00
• February 3rd @ Stuart Middle starts at 5:30
• February 10th @ Stuart Middle starts at 5:30
• Remaining Quick Recall Matches:
• February 6th (Virtual) Match @ Auburndale at 3:00
• February 12th Match @ Cane Run Elementary at 3:00

Please be sure to check out the following events/resources going on within our community that could be great resources for your family.

Get Important Information Each Week in Your Child's Wildcat Wednesday Folder!

Auburndale Elementary is continuing to use a weekly folder system to streamline our communication with families. Each Wednesday, your student will bring home a blue folder with important forms to complete and information about the exciting things happening at Auburndale. Please make sure to check your student's backpack each Wednesday to read about the latest news from Auburndale!

Our school day at Auburndale Elementary begins at 7:30 a.m. and ends at 2:10 p.m. It is very important that students are on time and present for the entire school day in order to ensure student success. Below are some tips on how to maintain good attendance and why it is so important. Let's work together to make this remaining school year a great one. 😄

Our "Someone Special" dance will be held on Friday, February 7th from 5:30-7pm. This year's theme is Winter Wonderland. All Auburndale students and families are welcome. 🙂

At Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS), we are deeply aware of the concerns and anxieties within our community, especially in light of national conversations surrounding immigration and deportation. We understand that these issues are far more than policy debates—they are personal, and they can create fear and uncertainty for many families.

We want to reassure all families that our schools will remain welcoming and inclusive spaces where every child, regardless of their immigration status, is treated with dignity and respect. Ensuring safe, supportive, and affirming environments for our students is a top priority for us. These efforts are critical to helping all of our students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. At JCPS, every child is valued, and we are committed to their well-being and success.

Below are some links to resources we wanted to share with anyone in our Auburndale community who may be in need of them, or who may know of someone they can pass these along to who would like to have them.

A link to potential referrals for Immigration Legal Services:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DmHRxbOS-aUKZi0XWyPNNZAOxCrcqt5T7JgeeY6jmSQ/edit?gid=0#gid=0

A link to the JCPS Immigration Resources Page:

https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/page/immigration-resources

A list of some potential Community Partner Resources for JCPS Families:

-ACLU Know Your Rights

-Adelante!

-Americana Community Center

-Backside Learning Center

-Catholic Charities

-Family Health Centers

-Gate of Hope

-International Rescue Committee

-Kentucky Refugee Ministries

-La Casita Center

-New Americans Initiative

-Office of Immigrant Affairs

-See Forward Ministries

-Somali Community of Louisville

Auburndale has a new Family Resource Coordinator: Ms. Haines!

The Family Resource Center works to help students/families out with a variety of needs that may arise and to bridge any gaps for families needing resources. We want to try to remove any and all non-academic barriers hindering student achievement. If you are ever in need of anything, don't hesitate to reach out! Auburndale is here to help!

Contact information is provided below:

Ms. Haines

savannah.haines@jefferson.kyschools.us

502.861.6653

Services/Referrals I Provide Include:

• Adult Education Information

• After-School Programming and Summer Camp Referrals

• Dental and Health Information Programming and Referrals

• Educational Tutoring Resources

• Employment and Career Information Assistance

• Family Literacy and STEM Programming

• Information and Referrals for New and Expectant Parents

• Multicultural Programming and Information

• Parent Advocacy for ARCs and Teacher Conferences

• Referrals for Childcare, Preschool, and Summer Programs

• Student and Parent Volunteer Programming

Our wonderful school counselor, Mrs. Elliot, works to provide individual counseling, group lessons, classroom guidance, and more for our Auburndale students She has also created her very own website for families to use, so make sure to check it out! It is linked below:

https://sites.google.com/jefferson.kyschools.us/ms-wimsatt?usp=sharing

Hi! My name is Maylin Diaz and I am the Mental Health Practitioner (MHP) at Auburndale Elementary. I am so happy to be here and be a part of such a wonderful school and community.

As the MHP, my primary responsibility is to promote the social and emotional development of all students. I will be providing individual counseling services, small group counseling services revolving around specific topics, as well as classroom guidance in collaboration with the School Counselor. A brief description of services is listed bellow. I will also be collaborating with teachers, staff and parents to benefit and meet the needs of all Auburndale students.

Individual Counseling: One-on-one counseling support for students dealing with a variety of mental health concerns including but not limited to loss, grief, divorce, self-esteem, anxiety, and depression. Students may self-refer or be referred by teachers and school staff.

Group Counseling: I provide group counseling for small groups of students experiencing similar concerns. These may include making and keeping friends, improving self-steem and coping skills. The groups generally range from 3 to 6 students and last 6 to 8 sessions.

Classroom guidance lessons: These lessons will be presented to the entire classrooms and will focus on issues such as empathy, kindness, bullying prevention and respect.

**Confidentiality notice**

Please note that all information discussed is confidential between your child and me, unless they are planning on hurting themselves, hurting someone else or someone is hurting them.

Any student can request to meet with me, or they can be referred by a teacher, administrator, or parent. I encourage you to reach out if you have any concern regarding your child.

Please feel free to call me at (502) 485 8204 or I can be reached by email at maylin.diazhidalgo@jefferson.kyschools.us

https://jcpsky.libguides.com/auburndalelibrary

This is the link to our updated school library website! If you click the "Find a Good Book" section, there are lots of reading options available. The MackinVia section featured on the site has both an eBook and audiobook option for all students to use. MackinVia is also available as an Apple and Android app as well as being available through Clever. To log in, students just need to use their JCPS email and password. Make sure to check out the library website for all of these great resources and much more!

Auburndale is committed to working with our families and community to provide worthwhile, engaging events. Look at our photos below, and we hope to see you at our next event!

Auburndale celebrated its 100th anniversary this year! On Friday, November 22nd, Auburndale hosted a Centennial Celebration with photos and memorabilia walkthroughs from JCPS archives, food trucks, and performances by our own Wildcat Singers!

We had a MAP celebration during school hours with a Silent Disco for students on December 19th! Students were able to dance around the gym while listening to multiple channels of a variety of music in both English and Spanish. We're very proud of our Wildcats!

We had new flags put up in our cafeteria/gym! We wanted to make sure to have flags put up representing all of our wonderful Auburndale families.

Auburndale Wildcats are excelling in our community! Congratulations to our students on their incredible achievements. We are proud of you!

Parker Scheurich won an art contest honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. addressing the theme "an unfinished dream." He will go to Frankfort at the end of the month for a special ceremony to receive his award. Congrats to Parker!

The Quick Recall team has been working hard in practice and during their matches. They will compete in the Mayor's cup tournament in March!

We post school event information and great resources on our Facebook page frequently. If you have a Facebook account we strongly encourage you to add and like our page. Search "Auburndale Elementary Wildcats" to find us.

Auburndale will be continuing to utilize the PowerSchool platform to send you important updates and share events/community resources with you. Unlike SchoolMessenger you do not have to subscribe to PowerSchool. The system pulls contact information from Infinite Campus to send messages. Please make sure we have accurate contact information on file so that you always receive messages.

We are still tracking behavior using an app called PBIS Rewards. Students can earn points in PBIS Rewards for being safe, respectful, and responsible in the classroom and school common areas. You can log in to the PBIS Rewards app to track your student's progress and communicate with your child's teacher. If you need assistance please contact us.

1. Open your Kroger App and click on the 3 bars in the top left corner. Click on "Rewards."
2. Click on "Community Rewards" and then "Choose Organization."
3. Type in "Auburndale Elementary PTA" into the search and click "Enroll."

Now, every time you shop at Kroger and enter your Kroger number, a percentage of your total will be donated to the Auburndale PTA!

If you would like to purchase spirit wear for your child, please scan the QR code to the left. 1st Place Spirit Wear donates 10% of sales back to the Auburndale PTA!

Auburndale is fortunate enough to have access to healthcare providers through Norton telehealth. Please take advantage of this great resource.

For more information and to register, please go to: https://schooltelehealth.nortonhealthcare.org/

To watch a quick video that overviews the process of a JCPS telehealth visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ceilb5tvF18&t=1s

If you would like to get in contact with our school nurse, Gina, her number is 502-754-1886 🙂

Here is the link to sign your student up to see the dentist at school!

https://schoolsmiles.com/student-signup/