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Jasper Elementary School
August 21, 2023
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Please mark your calendars for this exciting JES event!!
We will be having our very first JES Family Leadership Festival on Wednesday, October 11 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm. All families are invited to attend. We will have 7-Habits activities, various inflatables, and food trucks where you can purchase food. We are so excited for this event. Be on the lookout for more information about our JES Leadership Festival!!
Substitutes Needed
Short on Time, But Long on Caring
Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools are building their substitute teacher lists. Even if you have one or two days per week available, you can help students by being included on our substitute list. You can choose which days you work and which days you don’t work. Knowing that you can balance your active lifestyle and still contribute to the development of our youth. If you would like to get the process started, contact April Hopf at the GJCS central office by calling 812-482-1801. Help us keep the “Great” in Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools.
School Safety
The students did a fantastic job during the drills this past week. Everyone was very attentive to the directions and the processes. A special thanks goes to Officer Knies and Officer Lampert for going over school bus safety with the entire school and for being present here at JES!
Thank you!!
Morning Drop Off
When dropping off your students in the morning we ask that you pull all the way forward to first flag. We ask that you utilize the entire sidewalk to drop your students off. By utilizing the entire sidewalk, we are able to get to more cars through our drop off line and keep the traffic from backing up onto the road. We also ask that all drivers stay in the vehicle and students should exit the right side of car on the curb. Please don't park you car along the curb and walk you child into the building. Parents are not allowed to drop off in the North parking lot to avoid the line. That lot is for Co-op buses and preschool drop off. Thanks for you help in this matter!!
Afternoon Pick-Up
When entering the parking lot for pick up, please pull up as close as you can to the car in front of you. This will allow for us to get more cars in the parking lot and off of the road. We also ask that you stay off of you cell phones once we start collecting names of the students. This is for the safety of the students and staff involved in car line.
Thanks!
A Reason to Smile
Jasper Elementary School students and staff will be photographed on Tuesday, August 29 in the gym. In an attempt to keep everyone's clothes and hair in pristine condition, morning recesses will be cancelled. We will have enough photographers on site to photograph the entire school prior to lunch being served too. The only exception to this will be our afternoon Pre-Kindergarten students who will be photographed after their arrival that afternoon. Please be looking or special information coming home with your child.
I Don't Have Any Homework!
Never ask your child if he/she has homework again. Instead just ask, "What do you have for homework other than reading and Rocket Math?"
We are asking each child to complete a session of Rocket Math daily as homework. This can be accessed on home computers, tablets, and cell phones. We encourage you to take an active interest in the progress of your child on the program by asking questions such as:
- What level are you on?
- How far did you get tonight?
- How close are you to winning a certificate?
- How close are you to getting a brag tag?
Also, every night your child will be assigned fifteen minutes of reading engagement. We realize that many children have varying abilities and focus challenges so we encourage you to try some of the following strategies to engage your child in reading:
- Child reads aloud to a sibling, stuffed animal, or pet.
- Child reads aloud to a parent.
- Child reads chorally with the parent to build pace and fluency.
- Child and parent take turns reading.
- Parent reads to a child and discuss what is read.
We hope that this answers the age old question, "Do you have any homework?", once and for all. We also hope that this helps to build a common expectation between home and school for children will embrace as doubly important.
Volunteer/Background Checks
With the new school year upon us, we often get the question about volunteering in the classroom or being a chaperone on a field trip. We always love when our families want to help the students or take part in a field trip.
When it comes to volunteers, each classroom is different on the number of volunteers needed. Each classroom teacher will be communicating if they are needing volunteers to help in the classrooms. When it comes to chaperones on field trips, it will be up to each grade level and classroom teacher as to how many chaperones are allowed to follow the bus. Some of the places we take trips to limit the number of chaperones we are allowed to take.
If you would be interested in volunteering or being a chaperone on a field trip, we must have a background check on file. By clicking on the link below, you will be able to fill out a background check. These will last for 5 years or while your child is at JES. It does take some time to process these, so start early so you are able to volunteer or chaperone.
https://greater-jasper-consolidated-schools-vol.school-background-checks.com/
Paying Book Rental
Pay Book Rental Fees - Parent Instructions by School
*If you wish to apply for free and reduced meals, please use the link below.
https://www.myschoolapps.com/.../Dist.../GREATERJASPER_IN...
https://www.myschoolapps.com/.../Dist.../GREATERJASPER_IN...
You can Bring check or cash into school any day from 8:30 – 2:30. Checks can be made out to Greater Jasper Schools
Use the MySchoolBucks app or click on “MySchoolBucks” within PowerSchool on the left-hand side. It will take you to your account. You will have to “add to basket” and then pay with a credit card. There is a 4.6% fee for the transaction.
Kindergarten - $0
1st Grade - $0
2nd Grade - $0
3rd Grade - $3.57
4th Grade -$3.57
5th Grade - $3.57
*If you are still experiencing issues, you may call the school at 812-556-3600
A Note from the Lunch Room
If your student brings their lunch and gets a milk, they will be charged $0.50 for the milk. We wanted everyone to be aware of this charge.
Thank you!
August Breakfast Menu
Breakfast is FREE for ALL students. If your child is planning on eating breakfast, please have them at school by 7:45 so they have ample time to eat before school starts at 8:00
August Lunch Menu
Lunch is $2.25 for students each day. If your child runs low on funds, you can a check or cash with your child. You may also utilize My School Bucks to add money to their account.
Important Information!
School hours are 8:00AM -3:00PM. Students can arrive starting at 7:15AM. Students may not be dropped off prior to 7:15 AM. If you bring your child to school after 8:00 AM, you must escort them to the front doors.
Please see nurse Hannah Peltier for prescription medicine intake. All medicine must be accompanied by a parent and include a physician’s prescription. Students are not allowed to transport medicine to school.
VERY IMPORTANT- If your child's transportation changes, please notify the office with a note ASAP.
Upgrade Healthy Snack Ideas for Recess and Classroom Celebrations
Jasper Elementary allows healthy food choices for recess and classroom celebrations. A list of smart snacks can be found below. There are many other healthy food choices in addition to this list. Please be mindful when providing snacks.
Transportation Safety Update from Mr. Buechlein!
The following are steps being taken by GJCS to ensure the safe transportation of students on school buses.
- School buses have been cleaned and disinfected prior to the start of school.
- Students must stay in their own seats and keep their hands to themselves.
- If behavior arises, students will have consequences.
- Seating charts are required on the buses.
- Students are required to ride only their assigned bus.
Please see the attachment for FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.
PTO UPDATES!!
The PTO is a volunteer organization that is dedicated to supporting JES students and staff. If you are interested in Volunteering with the PTO, please send an email to jespto@gjcs.k12.in.us with your contact information or general questions.
1 . Meeting Reminder- The PTO will host our first meeting of the year on Tuesday, August 22nd at 6:30 in the JES Library. All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. We look forward to seeing new and old faces! Complimentary childcare will be provided by the JHS Educator Rising Club. Email jespto@gjcs.k12.in.us if you need care. Agenda: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UELQdIgpdbLk-9sqT2rluZwq-vdM6-G_edQ-fycgap4/edit?usp=sharing
3. Classroom Supply Drive - Thank you for making this a huge success! We will continue to have the bins located in the hallways for another week or so. We can still use more Kleenex ;)
4. Dues - Thank you to everyone who has already submitted their annual dues. Dues remain $10 per family this year and we use this money for various events and activities throughout the year to help enrich your child’s educational experience. If you want more information on the PTO or would like to become more involved, please email Kristin Braun at jespto@gjcs.k12.in.us
You can pay your dues here: https://givebutter.com/JasperPTO
5. Apparel Sale!! The online JES Spirit Store is open and ready to accept orders. Please get your spirit wear and fall gear here:
https://jasperelementaryspiritstore.itemorder.com/shop/home/
6. Raise Right - Download the app today! Our enrollment code is A9L615B88978 Raise Right is an ongoing fundraiser where you purchase gift cards (either E cards or physical gift cards) from local and national brands. A percentage of the money spent goes back to the school and also towards your child’s lunch account. It’s a win win for everyone! Checkout the flyers and email jespto@gjcs.k12.in.us if you have questions on how it works or how to get started.
Do you have children in multiple schools? Choose one of these! Just search GREATER JASPER to see all the options!