Jonathan Elementary
Attendance Line:
952-556-6519
Main Office:
952-556-6500
Counselor: Terri Simon, 952-556-6512
Office Hours:
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Hello JES Families,
This continues to be a busy time of the year for everyone. We are busy winding up the school year, as well as putting plans together to begin the next school year.
We will be having a virtual Kindergarten Sneak A Peek tonight and tomorrow for parents of our incoming 2021-22 kindergarten students. The same presentation will be given, one tonight at 6 p.m. and then Friday at noon. Please use the following information to join the virtual presentation:
Google meets joining info:
Thursday, May 13 - Day 1
Friday, May 14 - Day 2
Kindergarten Sneak A Peek - 12:00 PM
We will continue with the Safe Learning Plan per the MN Dept.of Health through the remainder of the school year, with the exception of no masks (although highly recommended) for outdoor recess or physical education. As we are into the last couple weeks of school, end of the year events will be planned according to health and safety guidelines. Classrooms will celebrate the end of the year by classroom. We will have a 5th grade graduation outside by homeroom class on June 3rd. Parents of 5th grade online academy students will be notified of a virtual graduation soon. Field day with each class going through many outside physical activities during their regular specialist time. At this time, no visitors or spectators will be allowed .
As you know all breakfasts and meals have been free of charge this year for students. On student’s last day, a special menu is being planned and will be communicated with parents soon. Watch for this note coming home soon with your child.
MDE and USDA have recently announced some decisions that will impact meal offerings for the near future. This summer, we will be offering free weekly meal kits to all children in our district and community. We will send out weekly sign ups just like we did this past fall/winter and meal kits will be distributed on Wednesdays out of Chaska High School. We will also be offering free meals daily to all club care, summer school, and EdVentures students. Additionally, all meals during the entire 21-22 SY will be free to ALL students regardless of Educational Benefit status.
I continue to be grateful for the wonderful students, staff and parents at Jonathan. Thanks for our continued partnership and let me know if I can be of any help!!
Better Together,
Nancy Wittman-Beltz, Principal
wittman-beltzn@district112.org
952-556-6510
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DATES TO REMEMBER
May 23-May 29 - Virtual JJ 5K
May 31 - NO SCHOOL, Memorial Day
June 3 - 5th Grade Graduation - McKnight Park (limit 2 guests per student)
- 10:00 a.m. Mrs. Hanson
- 1:00 p.m. Mrs. Berends
- 2:00 p.m. Mr. Fuhrman
June 8 - Last Day of School for Students (K-5)
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Friendly Student Reminders |
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Wear your mask every day. Bring 1-2 extra masks in a baggie just in case. |
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Bring YOUR water bottle, labeled with YOUR NAME. |
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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. |
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Virtual JJ 5K 2021 - Ignite Your Inner Athlete
Our annual fun run will once again be virtual this year. We hope all JES students and families can help us finish the school year strong! Between Sunday, May 23 and Saturday, May 29, plan to run, walk, roll, cycle, hop, skip or skate your way across 5K (or 3 hours of activity) with your family. Participation is FREE! Please sign-up HERE to register for the race and download your Race Worksheet.
JJ5K T-Shirt Design Winner: Lucia Wozniak - Look for the design to be shared shortly!
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PTO Fundraiser at Qdoba - May 18th, 11am-9pm
Dine in or take out at Qdoba in Chaska on May 18th and they will generously donate a portion of the proceeds to JES PTO. Please show this Flyer or tell the cashier you are with Jonathan Elementary. For online orders, please write "Supporting Jonathan Elementary" in the Special Instructions section.
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Healthy Minds
Starting Summer 2021!
Healthy Minds is a brief individual therapy model designed to help children and adolescents increase their ability to manage stress and other emotions effectively. During the 6 sessions, participants will explore emotional expression and coping strategies. This service is billable to insurance. Treatment includes 1 intake session and 6weeks of individual therapy.
For general questions, please email Amanda Sullivan, MSW, LICSW atasullivan@relatemn.org.
To get started with treatment, please call our Intake Department at 952-932-7277.
5125 County Road 101, Suite 300, Minnetonka, MN 55345 • 952-932-7277 • relatemn.org
A Minnesota Nonprofit Organization
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End of Year and Next Year
Please click here for important end of year medication pick up information, as well as immunization updates.
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.
Health Questions
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Spring Trail - Free Event
Hello! On Saturday, May 29th, the Chaska High School Key Club is hosting a FREE "Spring Trail" for the children of Carver County. It will be filled with fun, nature inspired stations, including: a scavenger hunt, leaf sketches, investigation stations, and more outdoors entertainment! There are only 63 slots so sign up soon! ENGLISH FLYER, ESPANOL FLYER
- Masks and 6ft social distancing are required
- Hand sanitizer will be available at all stations
- You must accompany any children you bring
- Each parent/guardian will be allowed to bring a maximum of three children in response to COVID-19 regulations
We hope to see you there!
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Planning ahead to 2021-2022 school year
The 2021-22 School Year Calendar is posted on our school's website. Current school start and end times will remain in place when the district welcomes students back on Tuesday, Sept. 7. The modified and more efficient bus route schedules implemented this year will save the district nearly $280,000 annually. A list of start/end times by school is listed HERE.
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Facilities recommendation presented to School Board
READ MORE HERE
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Thank You JES Families and Friends for your efforts in raising $16,062.76 for the American Heart Association. We exceeded our goal and for that we will celebrate on Friday, May 21st with a JES Spirit Day/Hat and Jersey Day. Students can wear Jonathan Elementary apparel or their favorite hat and/or jersey. Way to go!
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Summer Meals & School Year 21-22
MDE and USDA have recently announced some decisions that will impact meal offerings for the near future. This summer, we will be offering free weekly meal kits to all children in our district and community. We will send out weekly sign ups just like we did this past fall/winter and meal kits will be distributed on Wednesdays out of Chaska High School. We will also be offering free meals daily to all club care, summer school, and EdVentures students. Additionally, all meals during the entire 21-22 SY will be free to ALL students regardless of Educational Benefit status.
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Support PTO just by shopping!
Amazon Smile: Add Jonathan Elementary School PTO Here
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Chromebook and Charges
To end the school year, we are going to have student Chromebooks charged at school overnight instead of having students bring their Chromebooks home each evening. We have a ‘staggered’ schedule for grade levels to return the devices to help allow time for classroom storage setup. Please have your child bring the charger/cord and Chromebook back to school on the scheduled date:
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KD – May 4 (please return if you haven't)
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1st Grade – May 11 (please return if you haven't)
- 2nd Grade – May 18
Please be sure to clean up the Chromebooks and remove all stickers that have been applied by the student before returning them to school. There may occasionally be a time where a student Chromebook would come home, but in general, the Chromebooks (and chargers) will stay at school for the remainder of the school year after they are returned. Your child will be given a chromebook when they return in the fall.
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May Wellness - Find Happiness!
Check out these great tips from Thrive! THRIVE.
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Summer Family Support Services
Our co-located mental health providers will continue to see students, and would be open to adding additional students this summer. Read More Here
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District to post weekly COVID-19 data dashboard
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Parent Resources - Tips to Support Yourself and Child During the Pandemic READ MORE HERE
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Community EdSpring 2021 Catalog now online
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