Dear Families,

Robinson and Jordan/Jackson teachers and administrators will undergo a comprehensive placement process for the next school year. Our families have an important role in helping us understand their student’s needs.

As we work to streamline the process, we are utilizing the benefits of Google Forms to collect your input. If you would like to share your thoughts regarding your child’s learning experience for the upcoming school year:

1. Request a link to the Family Placement Letter Form by emailing robinsonplacement@mansfieldschools.com (Grades K, 1 and 2) or jjplacement@mansfieldschools.com (Grades 3, 4 & 5).

2. Once we receive your email request we will send you a link to the Form.

3. Within the Form, you will be asked to respond to a few brief questions and have the opportunity to submit a detailed response, outlining your considerations.

If you are unable to complete the electronic placement letter form or would prefer to send a letter, please email your letter to robinsonplacement@mansfieldschools.com or jjplacement@mansfieldschools.com. You may also mail a letter to the appropriate school.

We kindly ask that all placement requests be submitted by Friday, May 24.

We would like to clarify that for equity reasons, we will not be able to honor specific requests for placement with a particular teacher and/or students. Therefore, we request that you communicate what you feel is most important for us to know about your student’s specific learning needs as we move forward with this process.

The placement process includes the following:

• Service providers and classroom teachers are aligned based on the proposed education schedule.

• Teachers and Administrators review performance data and specific student information.

• Teams will develop a list of tentative classroom assignments. Information from families will be considered at this point.

• Early August: Final review of placements.

• Mid-August: Families will receive placement assignments.

When developing classes, we consider many factors with input from teachers and families including academic strengths and needs, social-emotional needs, and learning styles. We strive to create environments that will support a variety of learners.

Please note that this detailed process strikes a balance in our schools among classroom teachers and various service providers that are essential to meeting our goal of providing targeted instruction to every student. For these reasons, we may be unable to change student placements after they are communicated to families in August.

Sincerely,

Robinson and Jordan/Jackson Administration

Where: Jordan/Jackson Multipurpose Room

When: May 14, 2024

Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Are you ready for third grade? We know that families can have just as many questions about a new school as their children. Please join us to learn about the Jordan/Jackson Elementary School and a typical day in a third grader's life. Ask questions, share your concerns, and meet some of the staff.

It has been a pleasure working with your children this spring in preparation for our upcoming concert. The students have been working very hard and are excited to share the joy of music-making with you. Below you will find information regarding the upcoming concert.

This year's concert will be held on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 in the Jordan/Jackson Multi-Purpose Room. The concert will begin at 6:30pm. Chorus students should arrive at 6:00 so we can arrange them on the risers and run through our songs. Doors will open at approximately 6:15 for seating.

Concert Attire:

Children will be wearing their chorus t-shirts which they received earlier this year. They may wear shorts, pants, jeans or skirts. They should also wear comfortable shoes.

We look forward to sharing a wonderful evening of music with you!

Miss Steinbach and Mrs. Holster

NOTE: ALL ITEMS WILL BE PACKED UP ON MAY 17 AND

DONATED TO A LOCAL ORGANIZATION.

The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education requires all school districts to administer an annual self evaluation and school perception survey.

The purpose of the evaluation is to document the district's efforts to create and maintain a school system that is non-discriminatory and accessible to all.

We invite you to complete this 10 minute survey as your voice is critical to inform this process and to understand the current state of equity within the district and your school. This survey is anonymous and will be used to surface trends so that we can continue to create a more equitable, inclusive, and accessible learning environment for each member of our community.

The survey is open from now until May 13, 2024.

May 14 - May 15: J/J MCAS Testing Grade 5/STE

May 14: 3rd Grade Transition

May 15: Ribbons of Hope Staff vs Students Basketball Game

May 17: Spirit Day - Neon Day

May 27: NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day

May 28: Student Council

May 29: 4th Grade Field Trip, Science Museum

June 5: J/J Chorus/Champs Chorus Concert

June 6: 3rd Grade Field Trip, Plimoth Patuxet

June 7: Spirit Day - Beach Day

June 11: Field Day

June 12: Field Day Rain Date

June 13: 5th Grade Move Up Day/Visit to QMS

June 14: 5th Grade Celebration

June 18: 5th Grade Celebration Rain Date

June 20: EARLY RELEASE @ 11:40am, Last Day of School

In case you missed the orientation for fifth grade students, please click on the link below for the slide presentation:

5th Grade Parents/Guardians Orientation Slide Show

Registration for the Summer Institute is underway! Our five week summer enrichment program will begin on June 24th. The Summer Institute is full of exciting athletic and enrichment courses for children going into grades K-8. Before and aftercare options are offered as well. Please click HERE for registration details!

Mansfield Elementary School Association (MESA) is the non-profit parent organization of the Robinson and Jordan/Jackson elementary schools. We facilitate fundraising, enrichment, and community building fun for our schools and students. We are always looking for help, new ideas and involvement! Click on the links below to learn more about MESA.

About MESA

MESA Contributions

Check out the events MESA is currently working on in their latest newsletter:

MESA's Newsletter

Upcoming MESA Events

May 20-21: Bookworms at J/J

May 21, May 23: Robinson Stem Night

June 11: Field Day (June 12 Rain Date)

Proposed Start Date: Immediate

Hours: 10:30am - 1:00pm

Responsibilities include:

- Monitor students Grades 3-5 during lunch and indoor/outdoor recess

- Implement appropriate cafeteria and recess health and safety protocols

- Provide active and engaging supervision of students at recess to ensure safety

- Maintain a positive playground environment while promoting positive interactions between students

- Assist students with cafeteria lunch line, appropriate behavior, and student disposal of trash

- Five day availability preferred

Applications can be mailed or dropped off at Jordan/Jackson, 255 East Street, Mansfield

Attention: Mrs. Katherine Perreault

Please click on the following link to our employment application:
Town of Mansfield's Application for Employment

Mansfield Youth Soccer Fall Travel

Flag Football for 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders

Youth Baseball Flyer

Youth Baseball Registration

Youth Softball Flyer

Youth Softball Registration

Mansfield Youth Football and Cheer

This year’s all-new program is designed to ignite wonder, encourage confidence and build essential STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) skills through collaborative, creative problem solving. As campers join their friends in so much hands-on fun and excitement, they will be blown away by their discoveries and STEM successes!

SECURE YOUR SPOT TODAY!

For more info: INVENT.ORG/CAMP or 800-968-4332
Grades: 1st - 6th (School Year 24-25)
Location: Jordan/Jackson Elementary School
255 East St., Mansfield, MA 02048

Date: July 29 - August 2, 2024
Time & Cost: 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM | $370 (before discount)

Click the link below for the discount code flyer and for early registration!

CAMP INVENTION FLYER