Jonathan Elementary Newsletter

JES NEWS - April 22, 2021

Hello JES Families,

This week we finished up our MCA testing for students in grades 3,4 and 5 in reading and math. Our 5th graders will have a little more than a week break before taking the MCA Science test on May 4th.

MCA Test Date:

MCA Science for Grade 5 only - May 4th

As we move through spring, parents have asked about grade levels, teachers and class placement input. Parents have until Friday, April 30th to complete a Parent Input Form. Please see the information in this newsletter for more information.

Online students have a pick-up day for learning materials on Wednesday, April 28th. Please ask your child’s teacher if there are materials needed to be picked up in the vestibule which is open weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Recently, students may have been exposed to media concerning community events. During these challenging times in our local and national communities, we want parents to know that we take great care in our answers to students who mention the topic or ask questions. Teachers do their best to acknowledge student fears and to address them in a developmentally appropriate manner. I realize that parents may be asked even tougher questions about these serious challenges. This resource may serve as guidance during these challenging times; What to Say to Kids When the News is Scary

Let me know if your child needs support in any way. Thank you!

Better Together,

Nancy Wittman-Beltz, Principal

wittman-beltzn@district112.org

952-556-6510

DATES TO REMEMBER

May 4 - MCA Science Test, Grade 5

May 11 - PTO Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Zoom Link

May 12 - Two Hour Late Start

May 31 - NO SCHOOL, Memorial Day

Jun 8 - Last Day of School for Students (K-5)

Friendly Student Reminders

Wear your mask every day. Bring 1-2 extra masks in a baggie just in case.

Bring YOUR water bottle, labeled with YOUR NAME.

Look for staff members wearing yellow neon safety vests in the parent and bus loops before and after school to help assist students with any questions.

Parent Input Forms

It is that time of year again, when we are already thinking about and planning for next year. Each year we offer parent input for families to fill out, if they wish. Our form is the same districtwide. The parent input form asks about environmental needs and concerns. Class placements are carefully thought out and many factors are taken into consideration when forming classes for next year. We look at current teacher input, parent input, feedback from specialist teachers as well as looking at class balance (boys and girls) and working hard to put a group of students together who will function well together. It is a complicated process. The parent input form is not intended to be a teacher request form. All factors listed above will thoughtfully be considered in this process. This year, all parent input forms are due by April 30th. Teachers and administrators meet during the month of May to make initial class placements. For more information and access to the form, please read this district communication from the elementary principals. Placement Letter

Health Questions

For the most up to date information from our district on health and safety questions, please check out our website Return to Learn: Stay Healthy

Safety First at JES!

We practice fire drills, weather safety drills and lockdown drills through the school year. Read more here

Keep Your School Nurse Updated

Please continue to contact the Health Office of ANY illness with ANY of your family members, adults or siblings not even in the buildings. Please contact the health office at 952-556-6519 and leave a detailed message, or email at hunnicuttr@district112.org.

Dental Clinic - Wednesday, May 12th, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Read More Here

May PTO Meeting - Tuesday, May 11th at 7pm Via Zoom

We hope you can join us for the last PTO meeting of the school year! This is a great opportunity to share your ideas and feedback and hear from the principal and ask questions. Email us at jonathanelementarypto@gmail.com if there is anything you'd like to add the agenda. Please use this LINK to join the meeting.

JJ Virtual 5K - Race T-Shirt Design Contest

Our annual 5K fun run, scheduled for 5/23-5/29, will once again be virtual this year. Stay tuned for more details and race registration info! We hope all students and families can participate! In the meantime our race t-shirt design contest is now open to all 5th graders! This year's theme is "Ignite Your Inner Athlete!" Students in 5th grade wishing to participate should submit a pencil, pen or marker sketch on a white 8½X11 sheet of paper to their teacher by Friday, April 30th. Please include your name, grade and teacher on the back. The winner of the design contest will receive a free t-shirt! T-shirts will be available for purchase to all JES students and families in the coming weeks.

Support PTO just by shopping!

Shop Via JES: PTO Shutterfly Storefront

Amazon Smile: Add Jonathan Elementary School PTO Here

April Wellness - Spring into a New Routine

Check out these great tips from Thrive! THRIVE.

District to post weekly COVID-19 data dashboard

view the ECCS data dashboard HERE.

Parent Resources - Tips to Support Yourself and Child During the Pandemic READ MORE HERE

Community EdSpring 2021 Catalog now online

ce4all.org.