JERABEK WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

February 12: Spring Photos

In observance of Presidents' Day, there will be not school on Friday, February 16th and Monday, February 19th.

Family Art Night is February 13th at 6:30 pm.

CLICK HERE to register this Tuesday February 6th at 8pm.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScmsaS2IditvIDWyrM0ZekyHsVy2TlihqbuItsruNY6ihjP9w/closedform

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.

If you are unable to attend or would like to pose a question or provide feedback, please fill out this Google Form that will be submitted to RNT Architects and the SDUSD Planning Team.

Thank you!

Due to the upcoming weather forecast for the week of February 5-9, the annual Jerabek Jog-a-thon will be postponed until March 8th. Please see below for more information.

Hello Friends of Scripps Ranch Schools,

Interested in STEAM programs in our schools? The Scripps Ranch Schools Committee has released a survey to gather community input regarding the new Scripps Mesa STEAM Educational Program. This project is being built at the new Livia complex at the corner of Scripps Poway Parkway and Spring Canyon Drive and will offer students STEAM educational opportunities. See this link for SDUSD’s complete presentation on the space. Participant feedback will be compiled and discussed at the February 21 Schools Committee meeting. Final results will be shared with the district. The survey is open now and will close on Monday, February 5. Please take this opportunity to complete the survey and share your feedback so that our community can help advise the district on the best use of space. Thank you for your participation.

Scripps Ranch Schools Committee

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 Positive Parenting Program is a preventive, early intervention program that helps parents find positive solutions to common childhood behaviors

• Classes are FREE and childcare is provided
• Dates: February 6, 13, and 20 (in person) 6:00-8:00pm
• Click the following links for fliers...(English/Spanish)
• Families must register in advance

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 5: Seek First to Understand,

Then to Be Understood. Our next awards assembly on February 22nd will recognize students who seek First to understand, then to be understood.

People who seek first to understand, then to be understood try to completely understand another person before presenting their own point of view. Habit 5 means balancing courage and consideration and expressing our views with clarity and respect.

Kid Language

Listen Before You Talk: I listen to other people’s ideas and feelings. I try to see things from their viewpoints. I listen to others without interrupting. I am confident in voicing my ideas. I look people in the eyes when talking.

• Try to go one whole hour without talking even once. Instead, just watch the people around you and listen to what they are saying. Good luck.
• Think of someone in your life who you think is a good listener. What do they do that makes them a good listener?
• The next time one of your friends is sad, notice his/her eyes or the way he/she holds his/her body. Tell him/her you know he/she is sad and that you want to help

• 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.

Final days to get regular priced tickets!

These are the final days to get a regular priced ticket for $165. Regular priced tickets are on sale now until THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15th. 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 secure this sweetheart deal. Prices increase February 16th.

TICKET PRICING

• $165 each "Regular Ticket Pricing" December 16- February 15

We only have 2 VIP tables left! A VIP table purchase includes a table of your choice that seats 10 ticketed guests, 2 bottles of wine and early entry into the ballroom to place your belongings. All other seating is first-come first-serve as the ballroom opens at the conclusion of cocktail hour.

Questions: springfling@jerabekffo.org

Jerabek Families!

Please send pictures of your child and/or their friends to yearbook@jerabekffo.org

-Please include the event/grade level/teacher name in your email

-Only send HIGH Resolution images in JPEG or IMG format

-Images from: First Day of School, 100th day of school, Spirit Days, Classroom activities, On the Playground, Art Corp, Steam Lab, Family Art or Science Nights, Birthday Signs, etc.

If you have questions about pictures, email yearbook@jerabekffo.org

Thank you for your contributions!

Jerabek Library School Wide Reading Program 2024

Students receive a tracking bookmark during Library Time. Students log their reading time on the bookmarks by coloring:

One spot marker for each 30 minutes read (2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5thgraders)

Or . . . One spot marker for every 2 books read (TK, K, 1stgraders).

Color all 24 markers then turn the bookmark in to the library. Students’ reading journey will be tracked on the library bulletin board with a name badge and as they progress through the bookmark journey (a yellow compass, a blue tent and a green mountain).

The School Wide Reading Program runs through the Friday before Spring Break (March 29, 2024).

Reminders:

- Program starts on student’s library day during the week of January 16th – January 19th, 2024.

- Program ends on student's library day during the week of March 25-29, 2024, (10 weeks).

- Students should read age-appropriate books.

- Adults must verify the time read by signing student’s bookmark before the students turns it in.

- Prizes and new tracking bookmarks are ONLY given out during the student’s library time.

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

Phone: (619) 605-1700