JERABEK WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

Jan. 22 - Feb. 2: UTK Early Registration

January 23 : Minimum Day

January 25: Award Ceremonies 3rd - 5th - 8:45 AM

January 25: Award Ceremonies UTK/K/Preschool - 9:15 AM

January 25: Award Ceremonies 1st - 2nd - 9:45 AM

January 25: Math & Science Night - 2nd Grade - 6:00 PM

January 26: Spirit Day - Sports and Hobbies

January 26: Yearbook Make Up Pics (New Students/Staff)

The UTK Priority Enrollment will be from January 22, 2024, to February 2, 2024, during the following times.

Mornings: Monday-Friday 8:00-10:00

Afternoons: Monday-Wednesday 1:00-300

Thursday 12:30-3:00

Parents must come to Jerabek to complete the enrollment packet. The enrollment pack needs to be sumitted by February 2 for priority placement at Jerabek. We will still take enrollment packets after Feb. 2nd, but will not receive priority placement consideration.

• To enroll, bring your child's birth certificate, up-to-date immunization, valid proof of residence, and IEP (if applicable).

• To find your resident school, please visit School Finder and enter your household address.

The UTK Pre-Enrollment Parent Workshops were held on January 10 and 11, 2024. To learn more, please read the Parent Guide for 2024-2025 UTK Enrollment.

Please be advised that the Jerabek parking lot is for staff only. Please do not park in numbered spots especially in the early am. This affords our staff prompt arrival. - Thank you!

Reminder: This Tuesday, January 23rd is a minimum day. Please arrange for prompt pick-up of students.

JERABEK TEACHER OF THE YEAR...MELISSA BASINGER

Congratulations to our first-grade teacher, Melissa Basinger, on being named Jerabek Teacher of the Year! Mrs. Basinger is a veteran teacher who creates a highly dynamic literacy environment. Her passion for literacy is transferred to her young readers and writers through fun and engaging lessons. She is a consummate professional and learner. As a teacher leader, she consistently shares her knowledge and new learning with her colleagues. In addition, Mrs. Basinger develops a strong rapport with her students and their families, creating a wonderfully positive classroom culture. She is loved by our Jerabek community! Great job Mrs. Basinger!

CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR...SHANA TOERIEN

Congratulations to our Classified Employee of the Year, Shana Toerien. As Jerabek’s Elementary School Assistant, Mrs. Toerien is invaluable in making things happen day in and day out. She truly sets the tone in creating a positive welcoming environment at Jerabek. While she manages all staffing and events at Jerabek, it is her ability to quickly problem solve that makes it look easy. She truly embraces our Leader in Me habit, “Think Win Win!” It is an honor to recognize Shana Toerien as Jerabek’s Classified Employee of the Year as she is a true asset to the Jerabek Community!

Our Physical Education teachers are experiencing more and more students wearing Crocs during Physical Education. Due to the high level of activity (MVPA- Moderate to Vigorous Pulmonary Activity) Crocs are presenting a safety concern! Please monitor and remind students to wear athletic shoes on their PE Prep days!

Thank you from our PE Coaches!!!

The UTK Priority Enrollment will be from January 22, 2024 to February 2, 2024. Parents must come to Jerabek to complete the enrollment packet.

• To enroll, bring your child's birth certificate, up-to-date immunization, valid proof of residence, and IEP (if applicable).
• To find your resident school, please visit School Finder and enter your household address.

The UTK Pre-Enrollment Parent Workshops were held on January 10 and 11, 2024. To learn more, please read the Parent Guide for 2024-2025 UTK Enrollment.

Please join us on February 29th at 6:00 PM in the Jerabek STEAM Lab for our second Design Task Force Meeting for our whole site modernization. District personnel and RNT Architects will continue to discuss modernization priorities and options for our Jerabek campus.

As we begin to prepare for the next school year and coordinate summer plans, please not that school will begin a week earlier on Monday, August 12, 2024.

For the entire 2024-2025 SDUSD Instructional Calendare please click here.

Our next Leader in Me focus is Habit 4: Think Win Win. Our next awards assembly on January 25th will recognize students who think win win!

People who think win-win believe that there is plenty for everybody and that one person’s success in not achieved at the expense of others - win-lose.

Kid Language

Everyone Can Win: I balance courage for getting what I want with consideration for what others want. I make deposits in others’ Emotional Bank Accounts. When conflicts arise, I look for third alternatives.

Ways to practice Think Win-Win:

• Ask an older person what the golden rule is. After you know, try it out on someone.
• Try to go one whole day without sulking, pouting, or feeling sorry for yourself.
• The next time you want to argue or fight with someone about who should get the best toy, ask, “How can I make you happy too?”
• Make a “wish poster”. Start by drawing a line down the middle. On one side, cut and paste magazine pictures of things you want (like an ant farm). On the other side, cut and paste pictures of things your mom or dad want (like a clean room). Together, look at your “wish poster”. See how you can work with each other to make both your wishes and your parents’s wishes come true.

• Nursing & Wellness is announcing the launch of a new resource for students, staff and families offering information and connections to community, health and district resources

• This linked communication will be going out to all staff and families

• Resources to promote the hotline on your campus, school websites, and social media can be found here

• Health & Wellness Hotline, 760-334-7878, is open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. Closed on District holidays.

The SDUSD Counseling Department has shared a few resources and tools to assist students and families with managing their emotions, feelings, and stress. This first resource is the SDUSD Virtual Calming Room.

The next is the Community Mental Health Resource Guide for the Scripps Ranch community. Click here to access the guide.

The 2024 Jerabek Jog-A-Thon is happening - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH!

What is the JAT?

This is an annual event where each grade does a fun run for 45 mins to raise money for the below:

Art Corp & Annual Art Show

STEAM Lab

Math & Science Nights

Library staff & weekly classroom visits

Professional development for teachers

What is 99 Pledges?

Each student will have a free 99 Pledges page where friends and family can donate and leave encouraging messages!

How does it work?

An email will be sent to each family with a note and link to their personal page that can be forwarded to friends and family. Fundraiser email will be sent out on 1/26!

Want to volunteer for your child(s) class?

Great! Please reach out to your teacher directly.

Can we cheer on our student(s)?

Parents/Family are welcome to come cheer their student(s) on during their grades designated run time. Day-of directions will be sent out closer to the event.

RUNNING SCHEDULE

5th – 8:45 – 9:30

4th – 9:45 – 10:30

2nd – 10:45 – 11:30

1st – 11:45 – 12:30

3rd – 12:45 – 1:30

TK/K – 1:45 – 2:30 (Half track for UTK/TK/K

This is a great day for the staff and students and we appreciate your support!

The JAT Team,

KT, Denise and Gracie

Any questions can be directed to KT$ - ktjincali@yahoo.com

Another successful “Treat Tuesday” on January 9th for our teachers and staff. Lighthouse Leaders wished them a Happy (Chappy) New Year with chapstick. Cheers to 2024 with our amazing teachers and staff.

Spring fling is March 9th and donations are needed for the live and silent auction. Please see suggestions in flyer. Ticket sales information farther down in newsletter.

Mark your calendars for the 10th annual Spring Fling Gala at the beautiful Coronado Island Marriott on March 9, 2024! Your ticket includes self parking, welcome drink, a three-course meal, coffee & tea bar, dancing, photo booth, and a live & silent auction.

Click HERE to purchase tickets for this fantastic adult-only night out.

TICKET PRICING

• $165 each "Regular Ticket Pricing" December 16- February 15.
• $195 each "Late Ticket Pricing" February 15- March 1, or until sold out.

There are other ticket options: Please consider buying a Sponsor Staff Ticket as well. This is a fund created to help all of the staff interested in attending the gala to receive a free or reduce priced ticket.

To help, you can purchase:

$135 Staff ticket donation (full)

$67.50 Staff ticket donation (half)

$50 or $25 Staff ticket donation (portion)

Last but not least, we have VIP tables as an option this year! A VIP table purchase includes a table of your choice that seats 10 guests, 2 bottles of wine and early entry into the ballroom to place your belongings. Don't wait on this offer, there are only 3 available. All other seating is first-come first-serve as the ballroom opens at the conclusion of cocktail hour.

Questions: springfling@jerabekffo.org

The Family Faculty Organization of Jerabek Elementary School, or FFO, is an organization similar to a PTA, made up of parents, community members, and staff who work together to provide students with added enrichment to their existing curriculum. Everyone who has a child at Jerabek is automatically a member of the FFO.

Visit the Jerabek FFO Website

Volunteers for any activities large or small are always welcome! For specific school volunteer information, see below link.

https://jerabek.sandiegounified.org/parents/volunteer_information_2023-24

Jerabek Elementary School

Website: https://jerabek.sandi.net

Email: jerabek@sandi.net

Location: 10050 Avenida Magnifica, San Diego, CA 92131

Phone: (619) 605-1700