J.H.W. UPDATES
Week of October 28- November 1
JHW Vision/Mission/Goals
JHW Office and School Hours
Student arrival: students can arrive on campus at 7:00 am
Office Hours: 7:10- 2:25
Breakfast: 7:00 - 7:15
Homeroom: 7:18
Dismissal: 2:35 (1st bus load and parent pick up students, walkers)
2:38 (2nd bus load)
Weekly ATTENDANCE (Week ending 10/25)
Last week's student attendance- 92.44% - We met our Abbeville Community attendance goal this week!!!!
Our district goal is to have 95% of students in attendance daily.
Report Cards Went Home on Friday, October 25th
NOVEMBER FOCUS
Beginning of the 2nd 9 Weeks
Dear Parents,
As we enter November, I want to highlight our focus on attendance and the importance of a strong start to the 2nd nine weeks of the school year.
Consistent attendance is crucial for your child's academic success. Regular participation in class helps students stay engaged, build relationships, and keep up with important concepts. We encourage you to ensure your child is present every day.
As we begin this new quarter, we will be introducing new topics and activities that will further enrich their learning experience. Your support at home plays a vital role in their success.
Thank you for your continued partnership. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.
Best regards,
Mrs. Comeaux, Principal
𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 "𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐖𝐢𝐧" 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐛𝐛𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬!
During a recent Coffee Talk with Mayor White, VPSB Superintendent Tommy Byler, and Community Outreach Coordinator Kristin Moore, we addressed a key issue facing our schools: chronic absenteeism. It became clear that our schools need a strong push to improve attendance and support student success. That’s why we’re launching the "𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐖𝐢𝐧" campaign, uniting students, families, local businesses, and community organizations to make a real difference!
𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐥:
To reach a 92% attendance rate across all Abbeville schools for the second nine-week period. Achieving this goal will help students stay engaged, reach their full potential, and make the most of their educational experience.
𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞:
When a school meets the 92% attendance goal, celebrate with a special event to honor the hard work of students, teachers, and families. These events will showcase the positive momentum and the great things happening in our schools!
𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
𝑺𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔: Make every day count by attending school regularly.
𝑭𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒔: Support your child in overcoming any challenges that may impact their attendance.
𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑴𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒔: Help us foster a culture that values education and its positive impact on our community.
𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬!
We’re inviting local businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations to join us in making a positive impact. If you can offer rewards, like discounts or small treats, to students who achieve perfect attendance, email tommy.byler@vpsb.net
Your involvement can make a difference in helping encourage and motivate!
Join us in supporting our students and fostering a community that values education. Together, we can ensure every student has the resources they need to attend school consistently. If you’re interested in partnering, reach out and be a part of this important initiative!
#Abbeville #ILoveAbbeville #AttendAndWeAllWin #AbbevilleProud #SupportingOurStudents #CommunityStrong
MILLION WORD READER CHALLENGE📚
4th Annual Halloween Literacy Spooktacular
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29th @ 5:30 pm.
Dear Parents,
We invite you to attend an exciting evening featuring a performance from the JHW band, along with student-led literacy activities in classrooms!
Please note that due to limited resources and space, only JHW students/parents/guardians may participate in the literacy activities in the classrooms and all JHW students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For younger siblings, Ms. Katie will provide activities in the library. Older siblings are invited to remain in the commons area.
We look forward to seeing you there!
IMPORTANT DATES- OCTOBER/NOVEMBER
Monday, October 28
Wear pink shirts with uniform bottoms- Observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Must wear ID to participate
Tuesday, October 29
*Halloween Literacy Spooktacular (5:30)- feel free to dress up. Admin will be in superhero attire- you can join us. Students must attend with their parent/guardian.
Thursday, October 31
*Halloween Shirts with uniform bottoms (must have ID to be out of dresscode)
Friday, November 1
*$1 Jeans (cannot have any rips/holes/distressed) Must have ID to wear jeans.
*SPED Special Olympics Track and Field Meet in Kaplan
Saturday, November 2
Giant Omelet Festival- Abbeville (Our Lache Pas students will be participating)
Sunday, November 3
Daylight Saving Time Ends (turn clocks back 1 hour)
OSP (Online School Payment)
QR Code for OSP (Online School Payment)
You can conveniently pay for IDs, PE uniforms, raffle tickets, and school spirit shirts through the new OSP (Online School Payment) method.
Simply scan the QR code, open the link, and complete the required information.
The website can also be located through the following link:
JHW 2024-2025 Orientation Information
CHROMEBOOKS
We are so excited to continue to offer this wonderful technological tool to all of our students. Students will be issued a daily use Chromebook to complete activities; however, Chromebooks will remain on campus unless a need arises for remote learning.
Students must be in their homeroom no later than 7:23 to receive their Chromebooks in homeroom. Any student arriving after this time will not be allowed to go to homeroom to pick up their Chromebook (so as to not disturb that class). We appreciate your efforts in having students arrive at school on time.
PARENT DROP OFF/PICK UP
Parents,
Due to safety issues, the drop-off and pick-up area is in the back of the school by the stadium. Please do not drop off or pick up students in front of the school.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Contact Information
Email: diane.comeaux@vpsb.net
Website: https://jhw.vpsb.net/
Location: 1105 Prairie Avenue, Abbeville, LA, USA
Phone: 337-893-3943
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JHWRocks/