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Jasper Elementary School
February 5, 2024
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Snow Make-up Day
Due to the previous snow day, school will be in session this Friday, February 16.
Save the Date
Our first and second grade students will be presenting a musical program on Tuesday, February 27 in our gymnasium. The programs will stat at 9:00, 1:30, and at 6:30 in the evening. If you are not able to attend, we will also have a You Tube link available for you if our technology works as expected. Please remember that our doors will remain locked until 30 minutes prior to show time.
The theme of the program is going to be "Beach Party" so break out the zinc oxide and mark your calendars. We are going to be having a great time together.
Random Acts of Kindness Week
Early Dismissal - April 8, 2024
Early Notice of Early Dismissal
All students in the Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools will be dismissed at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, April 8. It will be assumed that all transportation will be identical to normal dismissal unless we receive a signed note from the parents to the contrary. There will be no afternoon Preschool on this day due to the 1:00 dismissal.
New Check-in for ALL Visitors
As security remains our top priority at GJCS, we will be implementing a new visitor management system in each of our schools. This new system will require a few changes for all visitors. Please see below for details regarding this change.
- Each visitor will be required to scan their driver's license before entering the building.
- If you do not have your driver's license the office will manually add you to our system using your first name, last name, and birthdate.
- When a driver's license is scanned or your information is added, our new system will be scanning the National Sex-Offender Check to ensure you are safe to enter our building.
- Once you are admitted by our system, your photo will be taken and a badge will print for you to wear at all times while in the building.
We appreciate your understanding of these new procedures as we work to ensure the safety of all students and staff.
Junior Achievement Volunteers Needed
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT- BE A GAME CHANGER FOR STUDENTS!
Volunteers Needed for Jasper Elementary – 1st, 2nd, 4th, and 5th grade
Junior Achievement Volunteer Details:
- 1st and 4th grade schedule: 5 visits to the classroom, 40 mins each visit
- 2nd grade participating in JA on May 17th and 5th grade participating in JA on May 20th
- Topics covered in classroom include: needs vs wants, careers, money, business, entrepreneurship, work readiness skills.
- No experience necessary! JA provides everything you need including training, volunteer guide book for all lessons, and all activities for students.
Check out our Sign-Up link to view all opportunities: Junior Achievement Volunteer Opportunities
Questions? Contact Ruth Wilson at 812-457-2579 or ruth.wilson@ja.org
A note from the Jasper High School Athletic Director
While Jasper Athletics is truly appreciative of the support that it gets at all home athletic events, we do strive to make the games a great environment for all fans to enjoy the game. With that being said, we have begun to have more of a problem with kids running around the upper concourse, running in the hallways, running in the cafeteria, or being in the aux gym and not in their seats. Elementary school and middle school students are required to sit in sections FF through JJ if they are not sitting with their parents. We absolutely want kids to be at the game, to be loud, and support our Wildcats, but we are asking them to do this from the confines of their assigned seats.
Thanks you, and GO WILDCATS!
A Note From Dr. Lorey Concerning Delays and Cancellations
Dear Parents and Guardians,
The winter season is upon us. Our district staff understands that our decision to delay or close schools in bad weather has a big effect on families. We also understand that our students are better served-both academically and socially by being in school. However, our top priority is the safety of our students.
HOW DO WE MAKE OUR DECISION?
Please understand that we make the decision to delay or close school in bad weather based on a careful analysis of relevant factors such as:
- Information on road conditions from transportation staff and from police. We must give careful consideration to the most dangerous roads in the district. Even if your street looks clear, travel elsewhere in the district may be dangerous. Also, we must consider that some high school students drive to school.
- Amount of snow and ice accumulated.
- Whether precipitation is continuing.
- Building conditions (such as whether we have electricity and heat).
- Parking lot conditions. Administrators talk to maintenance and custodial staff members who are responsible for clearing and treating school parking lots and sidewalks.
- Temperature and wind chill. Please remember that some of our students walk to school and some must wait outside for the bus.
- Weather predictions. We prefer not making our decision based on weather predictions, which are not always accurate, but sometimes this is unavoidable.
- What other school districts are doing. We also share information with other local districts and check whether they are delaying or closing.
WHO MAKES THE DECISION?
As superintendent of schools, I am responsible for the final decision, based on the above factors and recommendations from other sources.
JES Wants You!
Are you tired of working a job that doesn't make an impact in people's lives? Do you want to know that you can help a child be his/her best? Do you wish someone would appreciate your skills and dedication? Well look no further! Jasper Elementary School has positions available for employment as instructional assistants or cooks at this time. To make things easier for you to apply, you just snap a picture of the QR code below.
ATTENTION- STARTING JANUARY OF 2024, THE GREATER JASPER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS WILL RAISE THEIR STARTING RATE TO $13 AN HOUR.
Papa Johns Promo: JASPER30
Enroll in our Raise Right gift card program
How to Get Started
Start by going to www.RaiseRight.com, and click the “Sign Up” button in the top right hand corner.
From there, select the option to start a new program. Use the new enrollment code: 21D72BFL8978
The next PTO meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 5th.
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.
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
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.
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.
https://greater-jasper-consolidated-schools-vol.school-background-checks.com/
Menus on the Sodexo App
To see breakfast menus, lunch menus, and more, download the So Happy app by Sodexo, available on the App Store and Google Play!
February Lunch and Breakfast 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.
February Breakfast
February Lunch
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.
Do you have children in multiple schools? Choose one of these! Just search GREATER JASPER to see all the options!
Community Events
YMCA Afterschool Program
Benefit for former JES student and current JMS Student
Please check the following flyer.
Girls on the Run - Coaches Needed
Jasper Elementary needs more coaches for Girls on the Run. No running experience is needed! Just a compassion to help others and availability to meet twice a week after school for 8 weeks. An easy-to-follow curriculum is provided. Please visit our website for more information. www.gotrswin.org or reach out to Beth Phillips beth.phillips@girlsontherun.org for more information.
Jasper Public Library - Valentine's Day Fun
Kids can join us for some Valentine’s Day activities, including making a Valentine’s Gift Popcorn in a Jar. The jar contains popcorn kernels for having fun popping. We will start off the program watching Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown and making iced pretzels with Valentine sprinkles while they watch the video. After that, they can make the mason jar craft for someone special. Sign up is required beginning on Jan. 22.
https://jdcpl.us/event/valentines-day-fun-for-grades-k-and-up/
Parent Cafe
Camp Create
Screen Time
Looking for healthy guidelines for your kids' screen time? Below is the link that explains, supports, and empathizes with the real life challenges parents face when it comes to managing devices in this digital era.
WILDCAT CORNER
Mrs. Mehringer - Business Teacher at JHS wants to introduce the Wildcat Corner to the GJCS staff and students -
Wildcat Corner is a business simulation that takes place in the management capstone class at Jasper High School.
Students in this class are responsible for all aspects of this student run business.
We are not just selling apparel items, we are creating them. We have a heat press and DTF (direct to fabric) screen printed transfers that we are using to create your apparel pieces. We are sourcing out our embroidery to Impressions Printing, but everything else is ordered and created by our staff.
This really is a great opportunity to support your fellow students.
As an FYI, profits from the Wildcat Corner business go to Business Professionals of America.
Use THIS LINK to place your order!