Jonathan Elementary Newsletter

JES NEWS - April 15, 2021

Hello JES Families,

This week we began our MCA (MN Comprehensive Assessments) testing for students in grades 3,4 and 5. Many of our OLA (Online Academy) students joined us and things went very smoothly. Thank you for supporting students taking these state tests.

Still more MCA testing to go! Next week we continue to administer the MCA Math test. It is important that students get a good night’s rest, have a fully charged chromebook and bring headphones. In the event that a student doesn’t have headphones, we will have some at school for them. Also, students will have the opportunity to have a healthy snack provided by our PTO. Please see the dates below.

MCA DATES

Math MCA

Grade 3: April 20-21

Grade 4: April 21-22

Grade 5: April 19-20

Science MCA

Grade 5: May 4

As we wrap up this year, we are also planning for next year. From now until Friday, April 30th, you can complete a Parent Input Form for student placement. Please see the information in the newsletter for more information.

Thanks again for your support!

Better Together,

Nancy Wittman-Beltz, Principal

wittman-beltzn@district112.org

952-556-6510

DATES TO REMEMBER

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

May 12 - Two Hour Late Start

May 31 - NO SCHOOL, Memorial Day

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.