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Jasper Elementary School
December 4, 2023
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What to wear? What to wear?... The Question is Answered for our 3rd and 4th graders.
Student Dress for Christmas Program
Each group listed below has made a headpiece in art class that they will wear for all the programs. They can take it home after the 6:30 p.m. program.
GROUP 1: Gr. 3 - Mrs. Buse & Mrs. Buechlein & part of Mr. Moeller’s Class -
Dressed as Green Elves
Solid colored green shirts (If there is a print on it, turn it inside out)
Blue jeans or dark colored pants
Tennis shoes/gym shoes
GROUP 2: Gr. 3 - Mrs. Kunkel & Mrs. Elkins & part of Mr. Moeller’s Class -
Dressed as Red Elves
Solid colored red shirts (If there is a print on it, turn it inside out)
Blue jeans or dark colored pants
Tennis shoes/gym shoes
GROUP 3: Gr. 4 - Mrs. Bueltel & Mrs. Donato & part of Mrs. Knies’s Class -
Dressed as Brown Dogs
Solid colored brown shirts (If there is a print on it, turn it inside out)
Blue jeans or dark colored pants
Tennis shoes/gym shoes
GROUP 4: Gr. 4 - Mrs. Freyberger & part of Mrs. Knies’s Class -
Dressed as Gray Cats
Solid colored gray shirts (If there is a print on it, turn it inside out)
Blue jeans or dark colored pants
Tennis shoes/gym shoes
GROUP 5: Gr. 3 - Mrs. Denu & Mrs. Yarbrough & part of Mr. Moeller’s Class -
Dressed as Gold Elves
Solid colored gold or yellow shirts (If there is a print on it, turn it inside out)
Blue jeans or dark colored pants
Tennis shoes/gym shoes
GROUP 6: Gr. 4 - Mr. Bayer & Ms. Shepherd & part of Mrs. Knies’s Class -
Dressed as Brown Reindeer
Solid colored brown shirts (If there is a print on it, turn it inside out
Blue jeans or dark colored pants
Tennis shoes/gym shoes
JES Countdown to the Holidays 2023
Beginning on December 4, JES will be having some Holiday Fun as we move towards Christmas Break. Please see the calendar below for all of the dress up days.
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.
Changing Weather - Lost and Found
With the weather beginning to change, we will still be going outside for recess. We encourage everyone to have their students wear appropriate clothing. Coats, gloves, and sock hats are recommended on these cold days.
We have accumulated a number of coats and sweatshirts over the past couple of weeks in our lost and found. If you notice your child is coat is missing, please have them check our lost and found. A third table has been added to hold all of the clothes that have been turned in.
1. JES PTO is participating in Giving Tuesday. This year our focus is on art and culture. Help us create a welcoming and inclusive school environment through the transformative power of art. Your donation to our campaign will help fund a new school mural! Please consider participating in the global day of giving.
2. Winter Apparel Sale
JES is hosting a winter apparel sale. These new designs and winter items make great holiday gifts! Order fast because the store will close on Dec. 1st to ensure delivery by winter break.
https://jasperelementaryspiritstore.itemorder.com/shop/home/
3. Meeting Minutes - View the November meeting minutes
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!
Breakfast and Lunch Information
We have had some students who have been eating more than one breakfast. This is not an issue. We wanted everyone to be aware that the first breakfast is free. However, if a student comes in and gets a second breakfast, they will be charged for it.
November/December 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.
November
December
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!