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Jarrell Elementary Newsletter April 29, 2024
Greetings JES Community!
Our last round of testing is coming up this week with the Math STAAR for our 3rd - 5th graders. You can help support your student by ensuring they get a good night's sleep, a good breakfast and get to school by 7:25. Our students have been amazing so far and given their all. Let's keep it going and knock it out of the park!
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6 - 10. Please consider having your child write a card or letter to their teacher with a note from you.
FIELD DAY details are coming soon! Stay tuned!
As always, we are here to support you and your child in any way we can, please do not hesitate to reach out!
with gratitude,
Lara Hutchinson
Principal
THIS WEEK!
TUESDAY, APRIL 30th
5th grade Math STAAR
WEDNESDAY, MAY 1st
4th grade Math STAAR
THURSDAY, MAY 2nd
3rd grade Math STAAR
5th grade Field Trip (Luedecking, Shaw and Howard)
FRIDAY, MAY 3rd
5th grade Field Trip (Martin and Isaak)
UPCOMING EVENTS
MONDAY, MAY 6th - FRIDAY, MAY 10th
Teacher Appreciation Week
WEDNESDAY, MAY 8th
Nurse Appreciation Day
3rd grade Field Trip
THURSDAY, MAY 9th
Student Council Walk-A-Thon
Pre-K Field Trip
FRIDAY, MAY 10th
Kindergarten Goal Parade - 8:30 - Parents invited to join
MONDAY, MAY 13th
TUESDAY, MAY 14th
WEDNESDAY, MAY 15th
Student Council Meeting 3:30 - 4:30
School Board Meeting 6:30 p.m.
THURSDAY, MAY 16th
Field Day
FRIDAY, MAY 17th
Aladdin Show - JES Cafeteria 7:00 p.m.
MONDAY, MAY 20th
5th grade Awards Ceremony 9:00 a.m.
TUESDAY, MAY 21st
JHS Senior Walk 9:15 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 22nd
Kindergarten Graduation
8:30 - Trujillo and Montalvo
9:15 - Hoffman, Jay and Case
THURSDAY, May 23rd
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
Last week of testing for our 3rd - 5th graders!
This week our 3rd-5th grade students will complete their Math STAAR test! Students and teachers have been working hard to master skills, apply new concepts, and practice test strategies. It will be a great opportunity for each student to showcase all their hard work and growth this year. Please review the list below of reminders:
- Arrive on time. Testing starts promptly at 8a.m.
- Make every effort to be present on your testing day.
- Testing days are: 5th on Tuesday, 4th on Wednesday, and 3rd on Thursday.
- Have a nutritious breakfast.
- Get plenty of rest the night before.
Lost and Found will be donated on Friday!
Thank you to everyone who stopped by our Lost and Found on the porch last week. It will be out one more day on Monday (weather permitting).
Classes will visit the Lost and Found throughout the week. Then, it will be donated on Friday, May 3rd.
Our campus is closed to visitors on Tuesday - Thursday due to testing so parents will not be able to come in to look.
We were so close to our goal last week! Let's reach that goal of 97% this week!
Let's have our best week yet! Or goal is 97% everyday! Your child's attendance is the most important factor in their success in school!
As always, if your child is running a fever or having diarrhea or vomiting, he/ she must stay home for 24 hours.
SUMMER CAMPS and PROGRAMS
Check out the link below for more information about summer camps and programs offered here in Jarrell!
Important Daily Deadlines!
7:30 a.m. The back doors automatically lock, and you will need to drive around and walk your child in to the building. PLEASE DO NOT DROP-OFF STUDENTS AFTER 7:30. They must be signed in by a parent or guardian.
1:30 p.m. ALL transportation changes must be made by 1:30 by emailing or calling Stephanie Garcia at (512)-746-2170 or stephanie.garcia@jarrellisd.org.
2:30 p.m. Any student checking out early for an appointment, must be picked up prior to 2:30.
PRE-K
This week in pre-k, we will be learning all about birds and their characteristics. In math we will be exploring capacity, that it is measured by filling a container with standard units and describing how much it holds. In literacy, we will continue matching uppercase and lowercase letters, writing letters with correct letter formation, and recognizing and producing rhyming words. --
KINDER
1st GRADE
Reading:
We will begin our last unit in reading about adventure stories. We will be discussing the author’s purpose or the reason the author wrote the writing piece. Did the author write to inform, entertain, or persuade the reader about something? We will be describing plot elements, including the main events, problem and resolution for our read-alouds. Students will also continue to make connections to personal experiences, ideas in other texts, and society with adult assistance.
Writing:
Students will be using a graphic organizer to write a paragraph about adventures from our “adventure stories” in reading. Students will be working through a four step process to help organize their writing. The process will be brainstorming, asking questions, gathering information, and writing about the information.
Phonics:
We will begin our last unit in phonics. Students will be writing and decoding words with ‘ai’ as in wait and ‘ay’ as in day and review words with ‘a_e’ as in cake. We will be reviewing nouns and verbs and the plural form of nouns with -s and -es with the three sounds of /s/ as in hats, /z/ as in waves, and /ez/ as in patches. We will be using conjunctions (and, but, or, and so) to expand sentences and make them longer by connecting one sentence to another. For example: My class went on a trip. My class went on a trip and it was fun. We will be reading from our new readers with a purpose and understanding and answer questions about key details in the text. Please continue to review the 4th nine weeks' sight words and the sight words from the previous nine weeks. We have completed our spelling tests for the year,
Math:
We will continue with our unit over understanding numbers to 120. Students will be using manipulatives and pictures to determine the value of hundreds, tens and ones using addition and subtraction of two digit numbers.
Science:
We will continue with our unit in science observing and recording life cycles of animals such as a chicken, frog, and fish. We will also compare ways that young animals resemble their parents.
2nd GRADE
In Math we will be learning about problem solving with categorical data by using bar graphs and starting with recognizing the value of coins and counting up to find their total value. In Reading we will be reading informational texts and creating paragraphs. In Science we are learning the life cycle of a butterfly.
3rd GRADE
We cannot believe that this week will be the start of the last month of school! In Reading we are continuing to grow our reading skills by learning about the 13 original colonies and how the English came to North America. In Math, we are reviewing all of our 3rd grade skills by preparing for the Math STAAR test which is this Thursday, 5/2. In Science, we are evaluating different plants and animals in changing environments. We can't wait to see all the students show their best work on their math test!
4th GRADE
This week we will be taking our Math STAAR test on Wednesday, May 1st. The students have been focused on preparing for this test and we know all of their hard work is going to show! In language arts, we are still reading our novel Hello, Universe. We are discussing characters, themes, and point of view. We are going to have a busy and productive week.
5th GRADE
We're thrilled to share what your amazing students will be diving into during class! Get ready for a fun-filled journey of learning and discovery:
Creating Police Reports: Your budding detectives will organize and craft detailed police reports, honing their writing skills to perfection! With peer feedback, they'll polish their reports like seasoned pros.
Debating with Evidence: Armed with evidence from various sources, your debaters-in-training will engage in lively discussions, sharpening their critical thinking and argumentation skills along the way.
Mastering Sentence Structure: Sentence reduction and combination will be a breeze as students learn to streamline their writing with finesse, thanks to engaging activities and practice sessions.
Summarizing with Style: Using graphic organizers, our creative minds will summarize stories from the reader, showcasing their comprehension skills and creativity!
Commas and Root Words: With a sprinkle of punctuation magic and root word mastery, students will wield commas like punctuation wizards and unravel the mysteries of words like "mit" and "mis" with ease!
Get ready for an enriching and exciting learning experience ahead!
This week, we're dedicated to reinforcing key science skills to prepare our students for success in their upcoming 6th-grade science classes. Through targeted review and practice, we're solidifying concepts and building confidence, ensuring they're ready to excel in their future scientific endeavors.
Our students are gearing up for an exciting challenge as they tackle the math STAAR test this Tuesday! With their hard work and preparation, we're confident in their ability to excel and showcase their mathematical skills. Let's cheer them on to success! Don't forget, getting a good night's sleep and enjoying a healthy breakfast will help them perform their best!
LIBRARY
Next week in the library students will engage in playful learning with different Makerspace stations. Makerspace stations build knowledge, critical thinking, and collaboration skills. Some of the makerspace stations include: legos, magnet tiles, puzzles, sticker charts, circuits,drawing, reading, and games.
Just a friendly reminder that as the JES counselor, I am always available should you have any questions or concerns related to your child.
Please contact me if you would like me to check in with them or offer extra support. I can be reached at 512-746-2103 or via email: Marilyn.alvarez-brya@jarrellisd.org
Jarrell Elementary School
Lara Hutchinson, Principal
Jaclynne Bizzell, Assistant Principal (Pre-K - 2nd)
Lupita Viveros, Assistant Principal (3rd - 5th)
Marilyn Alvarez, Counselor
Terry Kurtz, Registrar
Stephanie Garcia, Administrative Assistant
Kendra Field, Receptionist
Amanda Yanez, Attendance Clerk
Audrey Zuniga, Nurse
Website: jes.jarrellisd.org
Location: Jarrell Elementary School, County Road 313, Jarrell, TX, USA
Phone: 512-746-2170
Facebook: facebook.com/JarrellElementarySchool
Twitter: @MrsHutch_JES