Pioneer News Press
May 23-27
Jane Long Elementary
Email: brian.ellington@midlandisd.net
Website: https://www.midlandisd.net/long
Location: 4200 Cedar Spring Drive, Midland, TX, USA
Phone: (432)240-7400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneLongElementaryMISD
Twitter: @JLPioneers
Here's What's Happening at Jane Long
Here's what's happening at Jane Long this week.
It's hard to believe that the last week of school is upon us. Thank you parents for helping us make this a great year at Jane Long Elementary. We hope that you have a great summer and look forward to seeing our returning students in August.
Thank you to all that attended our Student Awards Ceremonies last week. It was great to celebrate the accomplishments of our amazing students with you.
Field Day-PK-2-May 25, 8:30-11:30, Grades 3-6-May 26, 8:30-11:30. Please make sure that your student brings a towel to dry off with. Students may wear shorts and a Jane Long Field Day shirt. Parents that would like to attend should pre-register in the office so that they don't have to wait in line on Field Day.
Please make sure that your student has turned in their IPAD or Chromebook (with charger if applicable) in order to avoid charges.
May 27-Last Day of School. This is an early release day. Students will be released at 12:00. Students should not bring backpacks to school.
Registration-As of 5/11 we have 276 students (46%) of returning students for next year that have registered in Skyward. Remember, all new and returning students are required to enroll for the upcoming school year. Visit www.midlandisd.net/welcome to get started. Please make sure that you register your student(s) in Skyward as soon as possible.
Congratulations to Jane Long Second Grade Teacher Mrs. Vianca Sam on being named the 21-22 Rookie of the Year for Midland ISD. We are so glad you are a part of our team!.
Field Day-May 25 PK-2, May 26 3-6; as we draw closer to Field Day, PTA is looking for donations of whole uncut watermelon, oranges and cases of water. Please bring these items to Jane Long starting May 23 and ending May 24. Schedule for Field Day will be included in next week's update. Students should
Reminder that school starts at 7:45 am. Students that are not in their classrooms by 7:45 are marked tardy.
Morning arrival (Tanner and Cedar Spring)-DO NOT TURN LEFT INTO THE PARKING LOTS OFF OF CEDAR SPRING OR TANNER. THIS DISRUPTS THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC AND MAY LEAD TO ACCIDENTS.
After School dismissal (Pre-K-1st) in front of school (Cedar Spring-PreK-1st)-Please make sure that your student's number is visible in the front window of your vehicle. Please contact your child's teacher if you are in need of another number.
Morning arrival (Tanner and Cedar Spring)-Please do not turn left into the parking lot on Cedar Spring or the half-circle drive on Tanner.
After School Parent Pickup in front of school (Cedar Spring-PreK-1st)-Please make sure that your student's number is visible in the front window of your vehicle. Please contact your child's teacher if you are in need of another number.
Thank you for allowing us to educate your students!
Brian Ellington
Principal
Jane Long Elementary
Title I Parent Engagement Surveys
As a TItle I campus, it is a federal requirement that we obtain feedback on Parent and Family Engagement at Jane Long Elementary for the 2021-2022 school year. Please support our efforts to become even more effective in engaging families by completing the survey below. There is a Spanish version as well.
Thank you in advance for your feedback.
Graduates of Latino Family Literacy Project
SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER FOR FIELD DAY BELOW
Field Days May 25 and 26
3rd-6th Field Day May 26-8:30-11:30
Students should bring a towel to use to dry off.
Family Leadership Institute for Parents
We will be meeting in-person on May 17th and will follow up with more details.
The web link in your confirmation email will work for Monday's session. You will also receive a reminder email an hour before the session.
Saludos,
El enlace web en su correo electrónico de confirmación funcionará para la sesión del lunes. También recibirá un correo electrónico de recordatorio una hora antes de la sesión.
(Perdone los errores que cometí al usar el traductor de Google.)
Field Day Shirts-Order
REGISTRATION FOR 2022-2023 IS NOW OPEN
New and Returning Student Enrollment
Enrollment for the 2022-23 school year is now open! Remember, all new and returning
students are required to enroll for the upcoming school year. Visit www.midlandisd.net/welcome to get started. All students are required to be registered online for next year. ALL STUDENTS THAT ARE REGISTERED BY MAY 11 WILL GET A FREE DRESS BRACELET FOR MAY 13.
April Teacher of the Month
April Teacher of the Month
Here are just a few of the praises of Mrs. Alanis from her colleagues;
"Mrs. Alanis works so hard each day for her students. She communicates effectively with parents and has great relationships with staff. Her students always rock the STAAR and we are lucky to have her on our campus!Lorena works with such attention and detail to support her students. She is knowledgeable in her craft and uses her passion to teach her students. Lorena is also very helpful in sharing resources and her knowledge with other teachers. Lorena consistently maintains the rigor for her students. She treats her students fairly and sets high expectations! She is available and willing to help any of her
peers."
Thank you Mrs. Alanis for all that you do for students, teachers and staff at Jane Long Elementary!
A.M. Arrival and P.M. Pick Up
Dear Jane Long Parents and Guardians,
Thank you for your continued efforts to make our drop off and pick up routines more efficient! Here are just a few points of emphasis to make arrival and dismissal even more efficient.
Reminder that school starts at 7:45 am. Students that are not in their classrooms by 7:45 are marked tardy.
1. Students may not be checked out from the office after 2:30.
2. Please do not turn left into the south parking lot from Cedar Spring.
3. Please do not turn left into the north circle drive from Tanner.
4. Please do not walk your student across the crosswalk or go near the front entrance during AM arrival.
5. Please stay in your car in both front parking lot and rear circle drive.
6. Please do not block the crosswalk.
7. Please allow cars to exit or enter their driveway.
Thank you for your help in making our drop off and dismissal routines more efficient and for helping us maintain student safety.
Inchy the Bookworm book vending machine
Re-opening after Spring Break
Link to Lunch Menu
2021-2022 Standard Attire
Bus Route Information-English
Bus Route Information-Spanish
Lunches
Due to increased number of cases of the COVID Delta Variant in our area and recent changes in CDC guidelines, Jane Long will continue with limited access to the building. Approved Volunteers will have access to campus after they complete a self screening form. At this time we are unable to allow parents to eat lunch with their students on campus. In addition, outside lunch can not be delivered. When we have any updates, I will notify you via call out and this newsletter.
Water stations and fountains
Students will be able to use water fountains and bottle fillers (where available). Water fountains and bottle fillers will be disinfected regularly. We highly encourage the use of personal water bottles.
AM ARRIVAL AND PM PICK UP DIRECTIONS
JUST A FEW ITEMS TO MAKE DROP OFF/PICK UP EVEN MORE EFFICIENT;
DO NOT TURN LEFT INTO THE SOUTH LOT FROM CEDAR SPRING OR THE NORTH CIRCLE DRIVE FROM TANNER AS THIS DISRUPTS THE FLOW OF THE CAR LINE. THIS IS FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF STUDENTS.