News from Strausser Elementary

Strausser students have worked diligently to learn about the school staff and their classmates during these past three weeks. The children have been practicing being great PAX leaders and understanding what it means to be Kind, Safe, and Responsible at Strausser Elementary. The staff at Strausser is so proud of our AMAZING students!

Dear 5th Grade Parents/Guardians,

Please complete this form to permit your child to be tested by a member of our band staff between September 9-13 during your child's music class.

For the 7th consecutive year, Strausser Elementary will celebrate Sandy Hook’s Hello Week. This will be the week of September 16 - 20. Hello Week is a national campaign celebrating kindness, connection, inclusion, empathy, and belonging. Social isolation is a growing epidemic in the United States and within schools. Hello Week teaches students skills they need to reach out and include others; creating a culture of connectedness within our school. Students will be given a HELLO WEEK challenge over the morning announcements and have discussions about the challenge with their teachers during the school day.

• Meet and Greet MONDAY - wear blue and smile and say hello to new and old friends
• Upstander TUESDAY - wear tie-dye and remember the importance of being an Upstander
• Positivity and Inclusivity WEDNESDAY - wear green to show positivity and inclusion
• Trusted Adult THURSDAY -wear a shirt with a positive message and remember who your trusted adults are in the building
• Moving Forward FRIDAY - wear purple with pride to celebrate being a Polar Bear

Parents can see bus route information on the Stopfinder app. This app allows parents to monitor their child(ren)'s transportation route. The routing software and student ID badge scanning on the buses work in conjunction with the Stopfinder app. If you need assistance with the app, please contact the transportation office.

On their website, the Transportation Department provides these FAQs you may find helpful.

The Backpack Food Program, a partnership with RiverTree Jackson, is a service we are

pleased to offer to the families of Jackson Local Schools. This program aims to send home a variety of easy, ready-to-eat meals and snacks for your child over the weekend. There are no income requirements for this program. The bags will be delivered to your child’s school, and your child can bring home the bag. Please complete this quick application to apply to be part of the Backpack Food Program.

Lifetouch will be at Strausser to photograph students for picture days on:

• September 16 for grades 3-5.

• September 17 for grades K-2.

Picture Retake Day will be November 6. Stay tuned for more information about Picture Days.

The Jackson Local School District has a page on the District's Website where information related to student enrichment opportunities (academics, arts, athletics) can be found. The website can be found by clicking on the link location below.

The materials provided herein are solely for informational purposes and do not constitute an endorsement by the Jackson Local School District of any individuals or organizations involved nor of the messages conveyed within these materials. Absent a specific and express statement to the contrary, please be advised that the activities promoted by these materials do not have an affiliation with, nor are they sponsored or endorsed by, the Jackson Local School District.

The Jackson Local School District believes in partnering with parents and providing them with resources to help navigate the world of technology, games, and social media. While advances in technology have many great rewards, there is also the potential for harm. Since December, we have provided a resource and hope more parents and students, as appropriate by age, will take advantage of this.

We have partnered with SmartSocial.com for its on-demand courses for parents and students. The SmartSocial resources cover a wide range of digital and social media topics. We are providing a parent subscription package to these resources to help you learn how to navigate the negative (and positive) parts of social media with your students. You can sign up here: https://smartsocial.com/jacksonlocalschooldistrict

Email: sew2jc@jackson.sparcc.org
Website: https://www.jackson.stark.k12.oh.us/Domain/1161
Location: 8646 Strausser Street NW, Massillon, OH 44646]
Phone: (330)830-8056
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