JERABEK WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
February 19, 2024 - February 23, 2024
Upcoming Events - February
Jerabek News
February 19: Washington Day Observance - No School
February 21: Scripps Ranch Cluster Meeting @ 4:30 PM
February 22: Award Ceremonies UTK/K/Preschool @ 8:45 AM
February 22: Award Ceremonies 1st - 2nd @ 9:15 AM
February 22: Award Ceremonies 3rd - 5th @ 9:45 AM
February 23: Spirit Day - Super Heroes
February 27 5th Grade Visit to MMS @ 9:15 AM
February 27: School Tour @ 9:00 AM
February 29: Whole Site Modernization- STEAM Lab @ 6:00 PM
February 29: 1st Grade Math & Science Night @ 6:00 PM
Presidents' Day Weekend - No School Monday, February 19th
In observance of Presidents' Day, there will be not school on Monday, February 19th.
After School Needs Assessment
Site Governance team is the structure used at a school site for shared decision making. Members of the SGT include parents, administrators, staff and students to make collaborative decisions to improve instructional programs and culture of our school.
Our Site Governance Team (SGT) needs your input to make collaborative decisions regarding our school's afterschool programming. Please take a moment to fill out this survey. We are gathering your valuable input to provide quality options for after school academic enrichment programs. Please complete the survey linked here:
https://forms.gle/eYx8JwQYLjpTVGmS8
We will share your feedback at our next SGT meeting on March 7th.
San Diego Seals Fundraiser Night 2/23
We would like to thank the San Deigo Seals Lacrosse Team for coming our to Jerabek on Thursday, 2/15. Our first through third graders had fun learning about lacrosse, especially from San Diego Seal player and Jerabek alum Payton Rezanka.
The San Diego Seals would like to invite you to Jerabek Elementary's Fundraiser Game Night on February 23rd at 7pm at the prestigious Pechanga Arena, San Diego. A portion of every ticket purchased through this link goes back towards your school AND you get to enjoy a fun night out watching your San Diego Seals.
For more information and tickets please click here.
GATE Testing
Jerabek Elementary will conduct GATE testing for the next two weeks in second grade. Our tentative schedule will include February 22, 23, and 26.
Marshall MS Special Education Presentations
Special Education Info for Incoming Students
Marshall Middle School will be hosting informational meetings for parents of incoming students. Ed Specialists will share an overview of supports and services at Marshall Middle School and will answer questions following the presentation.
Click here for the dates and times.
Whole Site Modernization- Design Task Force Meeting #2
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!
Jerabek Jog-a-thon: March 8th
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.
Physical Education Request
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!!!
2024-2025 School Calendar
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.
Leader in Me: Habit 5
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.
Ways to practice Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood:
- 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
HEALTH & WELLNESS HOTLINE
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.
Counseling and Guidance Resources
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.
JOG-A-THON MARCH 8TH - Updated Times
Friday, March 8th
RUNNING SCHEDULE
4th – 8:45 – 9:30
5th – 9:45 – 10:30
2nd – 10:45 – 11:30
1st – 11:45 – 12:30
3rd – 12:45 – 1:30
UTK/TK/K – 1:45 – 2:30 (Half track for UTK/TK/K)
Please note:
- Parking is on the street only, no parking in the staff lot.
- All JAT guests and volunteers must sign in at the front gate.
- All guests and volunteers must go directly to the track prior to the run, and exit directly out the front gate after the run - no classroom visits.
TREAT TUESDAY
“Hands down you are the best around!”
Our Lighthouse Leaders handed out lotion to our teachers and staff for another successful Treat Tuesday.
YEARBOOK PHOTOS
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!
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Jerabek Library School Wide Reading Program
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.
Family Faculty Organization of Jerabek Elementary School
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.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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