Jaguar Journal

35980 Lakeshore Blvd. Eastlake, OH 44095

Office Email: tj.office@weschools.org

Main Office Line: 440-942-7244

Attendance Line: 440-283-2177 (this is a 24 hour line and a message can be left at any time!)

• Mrs. Candace Platt, Principal
• Mr. David Eberly, Assistant Principal
• Mrs. Lori Dugger, Principal's Secretary
• Mrs. Wendy Flick, Administrative Secretary
• Mrs. Jacque Sparent, Family Liaison
• Ms. Megan Kuhlman, Nurse
• Ms. Jennifer Healan, Heath Aide

• 12/11- 4th Grade Field Trip to North High School's Play
• 12/18- Spirit Sock Pick Up (if you ordered and would like to pick up after school)- 5-6 PM
• 12/18- 3rd Grade Music Program at NHS Performing Arts Center- 7 PM
• 12/19- Holiday Parties- 2 PM
• 12/19- Marco's Pizza Night Fundraiser
• 12/20- Last Day of the 2nd Quarter
• 12/23-1/3- Winter Break
• 1/6- School Resumes

See below or click HERE for the WE 24-25 District Calendar

In Ohio, we know that the weather can change at a moment's notice! Please be sure that your child is dressed appropriately for the changing temperature. We go outside for arrival, dismissal, and recess any time that the wind chill is 20 degrees or above. Winter coats, hats, gloves, and boots are recommended. Please reach out to jacque.sparent@weschools.org if you need any help getting these items for your child.

Help us fill the bellies of the pups at the Lake County Dog Shelter. They have made their holiday wishlists and Canned Purina One food is at the top of their list. Their shelves are running low, so help us make sure that every dog's bowl is full this holiday season! We will collect this canned dog food at our school through 12/20 and deliver the donations on behalf of our Jaguars. (Photo below courtesy of the Lake County Dog Shelter)

We are still in need of many volunteers for our classroom Holiday parties coming up on 12/19. If you can help, please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C4AABAE2AA5FB6-50945366-2024#/ You may sign up even if you have volunteered or plan to volunteer at other parties in the future. Thank you!

LAST CALL for school photo orders

The online link to order your student(s) School Portraits will be expiring December 15th -

Follow the link below to place your order - you will need your students first name, last name and student ID number exactly as it appears in Power School

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Cirino Photography - they are happy to help you at 440 953-8200

https://my.photoday.com/gallery/jefferson-elementar

Congratulations to this year's Yearbook Cover Contest winners!

Overall Front Cover Winner:

• Kailey Stuart

Back Cover Grade Level Winners:

• K- Emma McDonald
• 1st- Milo Nahra
• 2nd- Kamarr Munroe
• 3rd- Katelyn Newberry
• 4th- Paisley Kostelnik
• 5th- Elaina Pierce

Beginning this year, all of our elementary schools in WE will be implementing a 6 day (A-F) related arts rotation. So students will have all of their related arts classes every third day (or twice every six days). This will consist of Physical Education, Music and STEAM. Students will always have gym on their related arts day, so please make sure your child wears tennis shoes to school on those days. Please note that in the event of a district-wide calamity day, our A-F rotation shifts to the next day we are at school so the related arts are not skipped.

Teacher appreciation week may not be until the end of the school year, but we are always working on our books of appreciation.

Every teacher and staff member will receive a Book of Appreciation,
but we need the notes of appreciation from parents like you!

Students in Grades 3-12 will be assigned a Chromebook, case and a charger to bring back and forth from home to school. Students in Grades K-2 will be assigned a Chromebook from a dedicated classroom Chromebook cart for use throughout the school day.

***$20 ANNUAL TECH FEE - PLEASE READ***

An annual technology fee of $20 will be required for all students to defray the cost of technology and associated digital software related to student learning. Payment of the annual technology fee by the last day of the first quarter, will cover the cost of one repair as a result of accidental damage during the school year. If multiple repairs are needed from one incident, the highest value repair will be covered. Full device replacement or lost chargers are not covered by the annual technology fee. The annual fee will be assessed August 1st and will cover the school year through July 31st. Families who do not typically pay school fees due to free and reduced lunch status, may choose to pay the technology fee to receive the benefit of the covered repair cost outlined above. Payment of the technology fee is non-refundable.

School safety is our top priority.

*Please remember when picking up your child during the school day, you will scan your ID in our vestibule. You will remain in the vestibule until your child is released to you.

*When visiting the school, you will scan your ID in our vestibule and then be granted access to our office area.

In the event of a viable school threat, we would activate our blue illuminating lights over the gym and Door 2 which would indicate that no visitor or students should enter the building. We will conduct safety drills throughout the school year for students and staff.

All entrances are locked throughout the school day.

Student releases from the clinic or early dismissal will go through the main office. Anyone picking up a child will be asked to present photo identification. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation regarding our school’s safety procedures. Please inform additional family members and emergency contacts of this policy as well, so they will be prepared with their identification.

Reporting Absences and Tardies:

Absences: If your child will be absent from school, please call the school’s 24 hour attendance line at 440-283-2177 or email tj.office@weschools.org . If we don’t receive notification, you will receive an automated call to verify the absence and we will call you and the emergency contacts. This is for the safety of your child. Upon your child’s return, please provide a doctor’s note when possible to verify the absence.

Tardies: If your child is tardy, please make sure you see your child enter the

building. You do not need to enter the building.

House Bill 410 - Attendance of Your Child

Please make every attempt to get your child to school on time as we are required to monitor students’ hours absent, due to House Bill 410. It is important for every student in Ohio to attend school every day. Missing too much school has long-term, negative effects on students, such as lower achievement and graduation rates. It is extremely important to always call our attendance line to let us know when they will be out. Providing a doctor's note when applicable is helpful as well. When students hit certain benchmarks of hours of school missed, you will receive a letter notifying you of this. Certain benchmarks require meetings and/or intervention plans to take place. The highest of benchmarks could require further actions and local resources to be involved. Click HERE for a link to more information regarding attendance laws in Ohio.

For a child to take any over the counter medication, a form must be completed in advance. Doctor prescribed medications, including inhalers, given to children at school require a physician’s note. Medication forms are available on our district’s website by clicking HERE. Please call our office for further instructions on how to drop off the medication to our clinic.

If you believe your child is experiencing challenges in terms of their mental well-being, it is important to reach out to your principal. To meet your child’s needs, it’s essential to collaborate with the principal and school personnel to explore resources and services available at school. In addition to Crossroads Counselors, the District also has family liaisons and guidance counselors who can provide needed interventions and support.

Are you looking for activities for your children? Interested in family programs in the community? There are so many options for Willoughby-Eastlake families, such as city departments of recreation, sports teams, scouting, camps and special events in all of our surrounding communities, plus so much more!

Information from approved organizations who host activities for Willoughby-Eastlake youth and the community are posted electronically. Paper flyers from organizations are not sent home with students. To access the flyers, visit the COMMUNITY link on the district and building website pages Community Activities Flyers

For specific information about the events, you need to contact the sponsoring organization. Flyers are updated periodically during the month so remember to visit often to check for new postings.

Enjoy what our community has to offer!