Jacksonville Elementary School 3400 Hillendale Heights Rd. Phoenix, MD 21131

410-887-7880 http://jacksonvillees.bcps.org

PARENT BULLETIN

JETS

Debbie Glinowiecki, Principal

Nancy Aumiller, Assistant Principal

February 5, 2015

Dear Parents,

Last week Dr. Dance sent a phone message to everyone regarding the BCPS

Stakeholders Survey. The annual Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey is an opportunity to let

us know what you think about this school and about Baltimore County Public Schools.

The survey takes about five minutes to complete, is confidential, and will be

available in several languages. It has also been customized so that there are different (but

related) questions for school-based staff, parents, students, community members, and

central office staff. If you are both a BCPS parent and a BCPS staff member or if you are

a BCPS parent with children in more than one school, you are encouraged to take the

survey more than once to reflect your different experiences in those different roles or

with those different schools.

The survey will be available at the BCPS Web site (www.bcps.org) from January

30 through February 28. Please take time to complete the online survey using your phone,

tablet, or computer, or let us know if you need to come to the school to take the survey.

We will do whatever is necessary to make sure you have the opportunity to participate.

Taking the survey is a quick way to demonstrate your support for BCPS and to

help us meet our goal of preparing and graduating globally competitive students!

Focused on Quality Committed to Excellence

We will be using the data from the Stakeholders Survey instead of the annual

Jacksonville survey. Last year we had nearly 200 parents complete the JES survey, so we ask that all of you please complete the new survey. Data pertaining to Jacksonville will be useful to the Site Base Committee as they continue to be the governing committee for the school.

With all the late openings (sorry!) we are having major traffic jams in the

morning. Please move up to the principal’s space to unload your car. Then we can have 3 cars unload at the same time. Most of the time one of the administrators has been outside to facilitate this and we appreciate the words of encouragement and cooperation shown.

Parent pick-up has somehow grown exponentially. Parent pick-up was

created for those students not assigned a bus or for the occasional need to get your child earlier than they are dropped off at home due to an appointment. We highly encourage all parents whose children are assigned a bus to have them ride the bus home. This would greatly reduce the traffic jams occurring on the upper parking lot.

In addition, a “No Parking” sign is being installed on the right side of the

parking lot adjacent to the posts. People who park or stop there are impacting the flow of traffic in and out of the lot. Thank you for your understanding.

Report cards are being distributed today. If you have any questions or

concerns, please set up a conference with your child’s teacher.

Sincerely,

Debbie Glinowiecki Nancy Aumiller

FEBRUARY CALENDAR

Jan 30 – Feb 28 BCPS Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey open www.bcps.org

Feb. 6 Last Day of Book Drive – new & gently used children’s books for

Hawthorne ES and the Ark Preschool – JES Lobby (PTA Outreach)

Feb. 28 Last Day BCPS Online Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey available at

www.bcps.orgg

Feb. 5 6:30 pm - Music Effect Night for elementary students at Dulaney

HS. Dulaney Rhapsody performs, then students can ask questions and

learn about instruments.

Feb. 5 Distribution of Report Cards

Feb. 6 Kindergarten Valentine Music Programs in Cafeteria

9:35-9:55 – Mrs. Hurley and Mrs. Bensen’s classes

10:20-10:40 – Mrs. Hourihan and Ms. Mitchell’s classes

Reception for parents in classrooms following each performance

Spiritwear will be on sale in lobby

Box Tops/Labels/Tyson collection (for Movie Ticket Prize Drawing and

top homeroom contest)

7-9pm – International Night sponsored by JES PTA (snow date Feb. 20th)

(Spiritwear sale in lobby)

Feb. 9 8:30 am Bookmark Kids’ Club for K-2nd Grade (PTA Outreach)

Feb. 10 8:30 am Bookmark Kids’ Club for Gr. 3-5 (PTA Outreach)

Feb. 13 9:30am, Room #2 – PTA Board meeting – all welcome

Feb. 13 12:50 PM Dismissal

Feb. 16 Schools and Offices Closed - Presidents' Day

Feb 17 4:30pm – Site-Based Meeting

Feb. 20 JES College & Career Day (Contact: Melissa Ducroix)

9:30-10:15am career talks by parent volunteers in classrooms:

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080d44aaaa2ea31-college

All staff & students invited to wear favorite college gear

Feb. 20 Snow date for International Night

Feb 25 Beans & Bread breakfast collection

Domino’s Pizza Day

Feb. 28 Last day to take BCPS Online Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey

UPCOMING EVENTS:

March 1 Walters Art Museum – BCPS Student Recognition & Reception

March 2 Read Across America Day - Dr. Seuss’s Birthday

March 2-6 BCPS Anti-Bullying Week

March 12 6:30pm, JES Library – PTA Board meeting - all are welcome

Mar. 17 4:30pm – Site-Based Meeting

4TH AND 5TH GRADE PARENTS

SAVE THESE DATES

Please mark your calendars for these important dates regarding the

2015 STEM Fair

(Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)

April 21, 2015 - Jacksonville STEM Fair - 6:00 - 7:00 pm

May 8-9, 2015 - County-wide Fair* for the 1st place winners

in 4th and 5th grades

(*this is a mandatory event if your child wins at the school level)

If you have any questions, please contact:

4th graders - Jenny Ryan at jryan@bcps.org

5th graders – Kim Kelch at kkelch@bcps.org

Art Exhibit News:

All third graders observed, drew, and painted a scene depicting either Venice or Rome in

art class. We have 6 third grade student artists’ Italian watercolor paintings that will

represent Jacksonville Elementary at this year’s Youth Art Month Walter’s Art Museum.

This exhibit is a Baltimore County Public Schools K-8 Annual Art Show.

Many of our third graders Italian paintings are on display in our school hallways and 6 of

them have been chosen to be displayed at The Walter’s K-8 2015 show.

Students selected are:

Ben Weiner Avery DeBorde

Anna Dudas Jaya Kinley

Eva Voxakis Carly Vermeulen

Students and their families may visit the Walters Art Museum for the artist reception on

Sunday March 1 from 1-3pm. Students will get an official invitation from Mrs. George

and they will be able to see all the artworks in the show and visit other areas of the

museum. They will also receive a certificate and an exhibit program on March 1st.

Congratulations to our student artists!

More Art News

Jacksonville Elementary School is celebrating this month with our annual Brass and

Glass framed student art exhibit. This year’s framed exhibit is making the school

even more beautiful. We hope you enjoy seeing all our student artwork on exhibit.

Also, in honor of the volunteer helpers in the art program we would like to thank all

those parents who donate their time and expertise to the Picture Parent Program.

We are also very grateful for Mrs. Nina Wetzel who coordinates our Picture Parent

Program.

And a big thanks to Mrs. Leigh Troy, who faithfully creates beautiful scenes on the

art lobby bulletin board. Thanks to Ms. Stacy Klingenberg, whose committee spent

many hours making student art portfolios.

Please refer to the next newsletter if you would like your child to attend the

Baltimore County Summer Art Enrichment Camp for more information about the

dates and location.

There are flyers in school outside the art room!

2015-2016 Brass and Glass in School Art

Exhibit

Congratulations to the artists below whose artwork will be on display in our

building in our student framed art exhibit. Listed below are students and

locations of each piece. Stop in to see all their work.

Lobby Area: Main Office

Brooke Koska Anna Petrella

Kirsten Pierce Dallas Wagner

Lucy Pastore

Rebecca Liao Conference Room

Jack Wachter

Office hallway: Ava Silldorff

Carly Vermeulen Bryce Monacelli

Kylie Marziale Mia Connor

Griffin New Morgan Confer

Kaitlin Marscio

Main Office: Maddie Bulgin

Anna Petrella

Dallas Wagner

BCPS Parent University

BCPS Parent University is expanding parental involvement

and engagement strategies by focusing on Academics,

Health and Wellness, and Personal Growth. You can find

educational resources that will help guide the learning of

your children. In the near future a new initiative, National

Tech Goes Home, will be added to this site. This

interactive site will enhance online experiences for all BCPS

families. More information will be shared soon but I encourage all families

to visit:

http://www.bcps.org/parentu/

Jacksonville Elementary 2015/2016

Kindergarten Registration

Jacksonville Elementary will be holding its 2015-2016 school year registration on

March 30 & 31, 2015. The appointment day and time will be assigned for your child.

An informational packet will be mailed a few weeks before the registration date. This

registration is intended for children who will be entering kindergarten in the fall, as well

as children who are currently attending kindergarten in private schools but plan to enroll

at Jacksonville Elementary for first grade for the 2015-2016 school year. Children

entering kindergarten next year must be five years of age by September 1, 2015.

Children entering first grade must be six years of age by September 1, 2015.

If you will be registering your child or know someone who will be registering a child,

please complete/have them complete this form and return it to the school office. Please

do not contact the office regarding an appointment. A packet of information

(including an appointment date & time) will be sent home approximately one month

prior to the registration day. A letter will be enclosed outlining the items needed for

the registration.

We look forward to seeing you there!

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Registration Information for 2015/2016

Jacksonville Elementary School

3400 Hillendale Heights Road

Phoenix, MD 21131

Date form completed: __________________

Child's name (include middle): Birth Date:

Nickname my child prefers to be called (if other than first name on birth certificate):

_______________________________________________________________________

Entering Grade: ____________ Gender: _________

Address: Zip Code:

Home phone: Mother’s cell: Father’s cell:

Child lives with: Relationship:_____________

(Please list both parents’ first and last names above if applicable.)

School child is now attending (if applicable):

Sibling at Jacksonville (If yes, include child's name & teacher's name.):

Is your child’s first learned language or home language English? ____ Yes ____ No

In what country was your child born? _______________________________

Jacksonville Jump-a-thon It’s that time of year again for our Jacksonville Jump-a-thon. This year our proceeds from the jump-a-thon will benefit the United Cerebral Palsy Foundation. Cerebral palsy (CP) is a physical disability that affects movement and posture. People who have cerebral palsy may also have visual, learning, hearing, speech, epilepsy and intellectual impairments.We currently have a student at Jacksonville with this disability. The money raised will be used to educate, advocate and provide support services to ensure a life without limits. The Jump-a-thon will be held the week of February 23rd during the student’s physical education class. Having this special event during the school day allows all the students the opportunity to participate. We welcome parents to assist in our jump during your child’s scheduled time. Unfortunately, no siblings can attend because of limited space. Attached is a donation form. If you chose to donate please return your donation’s to Mrs. Springer. Thank you in advance for your support and contributions. If you have any questions please email Karla Lee (klee4@bcps.org) or Jennie Springer (jspringer@bcps.org). The schedule is as follows: Monday, February 23rd:

9:30 – 10:20 Mrs. Brown and Ms. Grill

11:30 – 12:20 Mrs. Callahan and Mrs. Franklin

12:30 – 1:20 Mrs. Bensen and Mrs. Hurley

1:50 – 2:40 Mrs. Barton and Mrs. Epple

Tuesday, February 24th:

9:30 – 10:20 Mrs. Allison and Ms. Harlee

10:30 – 11:20 Mr. Hurley

11:30 – 12:20 Mrs. Fink and Mrs. Rodriguez

1:50 – 2:40 Mrs. Thomas

Wednesday, February 25th:

10:30 – 11:20 Ms. Ryan

11:30 – 12:20 Ms. Vananzo

1:50 – 2:40 Mrs. Poliszczuk

2:50 – 3:40 Mrs. Somerville and Mrs. O’Connell

Thursday, February 26th:

10:30 – 11:20 Mr. Brown

2:50 – 3:40 Mrs. Kelch and Mrs. Lippa

Friday, February 27th:

10:30 – 11:20 Ms. Kunkel

12:30 – 1:20 Ms. Mitchell and Mrs. Hourihan

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Donation Form

Student’s Name: _____________________________________

Homeroom: ________________________________________

Amount: ____________________________

******Please Make Your Donation Check Payable to JES *******

Please return to Mrs. Springer by 3/2/15

We have a TON of

Radical Readers at

Jacksonville

Elementary School!

Congratulations to

the following

students who met

their grade level

goal. Keep up the

AWESOME reading!!

Grade One Madison Anthony Bryce Barrett Leah Berkowitz Sammy Carroll Kailan Cooke Ellie Coyne Emma Currier Alexa Dengler Kaitlyn Dey Oliver Francis Arya Ganesh Ryan Graham Will Hammel Chase Harrington Sadie Kelly Maks Kilchenstein Anthony Korphage Bryce Kralec Riley Lavin Hannah Lear Jeremy Levy Michael McGovern Anna McKercher Luke McKenney

Padraig Murphy Julia Nicusanti Stefan Offutt Serena Pallan Camryn Reed Breyen Solowski-Kampherstein Lucy Springer Luke Springer Brynn Townsend Ryan Wachter Mackenzie Ward Landon Wilkinson Miles Witkowski James Wyatt Grade Two Evan Alcide Adhya Akki Angeli Barragan Aubrey Barrett Jack Bartlett Wyatt Batton Preslee Beynon Violet Blum Solomon Bohorquez Campbell Bowman Samantha Bradley Patrick Brayton Michael Carter Elizabeth Ceesay Ivanka Charchalis Max Coady Nathan Coles Quinn Collins Isabella Collison Taylor Compton

Kamryn Cowan Emma Cruise George Darraj Jack Davis Connor Dow Jacob Edelson Peyton Elder Claire Essig Emily Faddoul Charlotte Ferguson Allie Franklin Max Goldfadden James Gonzalez Anastasia Graff Colin Griffey Ben Guy Caroline Hewat Jack Iannantuono Maddoz Jones Carson Karcher Camryn Kauffman Kylee Keenan Scarlett Krafft Madeline Lamoureux Jack Lawrence Amelia Leber Bella Marson Josh Marson Ashely Martin Sara McKenny Addie Michael Annie Minoglio D’Angelo Montgomery Spencer Morris Nicholas Munro Payton Murphy Harrison Myers

Michaelina Natale Will Nicusanti Sebastian Ortiz Claire Overcash Nick Pagani Natalie Palmer Thomas Pilarski Riley Palumbo Caroline Pappas Olivia Pappas Abbey Reichard Sophia Reitmeyer Taylor Sarratea Harrison Schline Connor Stewart Hayley Stewart Savannah Tamborino Nick Trentler Gabrielle Viscuso Oliver Vogel Michael Waite Lyla Walter Morgan Watson Cooper White Audrey Witkowski William Zimmerer Grade Three James Anderson Emily Backus John Barrett Brady Baxter Maddie Bulgin Trey Collins Mia Connor Miriam Darraj Scarlet Davies Avery DeBorde Mia DiAngelo Anna Dudas Olivia Fulop Ryan Goldrick Emily Guy Aidan Hanley Maddox Helme Olivia Hetherington

Meghan Kelly Abbie King Jaya Kinley Alyssa Koerner Marcus Lapinski Justin Lerch Gabriella Lobo Sam McGee Peyton Miller Michael Oliver Lucy Pastore James Peters Anna Petrella Kirsten Pierce Megan Puente Susan Radebaugh Jack Santoro Leland Shaneybrook Eva Voxakis Carly Vermeulen Aidan Wagaman Piper Werner Ben Wilcox Grade 4 Aneel Ahuja Reid Austin Colby Betterton Emelia Bowen Annabell Carroll Finley Coyne Kiera Currier Matthew Dow Kai Kai Du Brooke Ellis Olivia Graham Morgan Griffith Luke Groves Liam Holman Finley Jones Maya Kayastha Klara Kotoulek Zjak Lunn deKoomen Andrew McDavid Jaxon Metzbower Henry Munroe

William Pallan Wally Radebaugh Ally Reed Brendan Reiners Justin Samels Keegan Toomey Nate Trentler Charlie Vail Trent Waire Riley Ward Nate Wilkinson Madeleine York Grade 5 Ava Alcide Kylie Barton Paige Behm Emma Culhane Austin Dinger Jacob Epstein Briana Flemke Carson Goldrick Cody Keenan Sophia Konkolics Gordon LeonardHaley Matesa Nivi Munjal Luke Murnane Mackenzie Platt Gavin Robson Ava Silldorff Esha Singhai Thomas Trikeriotis Colin Verrett Nicholas Waite

Family volunteers are invited to speak to classes about careers. Please sign up by Feb. 10th: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080d44aaaa2ea31-college

Everyone: Wear your favorite college gear!

Contact: Melissa Ducroix - mducroix@bcps.org

JES College & Career Day

Friday, February 20th

Mom & Dad – Would you come to

school with me?

FRIDAY, February 13, 2015 ~ 7:35pm at the Royal Farms Arena THE BALTIMORE BLAST VS. THE ROCHESTER LANCERS

PRE-SALE TICKETS $16 OR $22 AT THE BOX OFFICE THE NIGHT OF THE GAME ALL STUDENTS ENTERING THE “LIFE IS A BLAST” ART CONTEST

WILL BE HONORED ON THE FIELD DURING OPENING CEREMONIES! ALL ARTIST WORK WILL BE SHOWN ON THE JUMBO TRON THROUGHOUT THE GAME! WINNERS FROM EACH GRADE WILL BE ANNOUNCED AND PRIZES AWARDED

THAT EVENING DURING THE 3RD

QUARTER BREAK!

DEADLINE TO ORDER IS Friday, February 6, 2015 www.baltimoreblast.com or educationfoundationbcps.org

Visit the above websites for information

Funds from “Education is a BLAST Night”

Support Baltimore County Public Schools district wide initiative - S.T.A.T. (Students and Teacher

Accessing tomorrow), Scholarships, and 21st Century Instructional Initiative Grants

*The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Schools, Inc. and its materials are not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by Baltimore County Public Schools, the Superintendent of Baltimore County Public Schools, or office.

“Education is a BLAST”

Family Night

Hosted by

OORRDDEERR FFOORRMM Complete ORDER FORM below and SEND or FAX to the following:

Mail to: Baltimore BLAST ∙ EDUCATION IS A BLAST NIGHT 6929 Golden Ring Road ∙ Baltimore, MD 21237 FAX to: 410-732-1737 ATTN: Mike Conway by Wednesday, February 6, 2015 1 FREE Artist Ticket for February 13, 2015 Education is a Blast Night __________ Number of Additional Tickets @ $16.00 ($22.00 at Box Office the night of the game.) $ 1.00 Shipping and Handling $_________ Total Amount Enclosed (Make checks payable to Baltimore BLAST)

Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

City: _____________________________ State: _________ Zip: ____________ Phone Number: (day) _________________ (evening) __________

Name of School: ________________________________________________________________________________________

METHOD OF PAYMENT: ________CHECK (PAYABLE TO BALTIMORE BLAST) Credit Card: ________ VISA ______ MCard _______Amex ____ Discover Credit Card Number: ________________________ Expiration Date: _________ V Number: _______ (Last 3 digits on back of card) SIGNATURE: ____________________________________________________________________________________

DEADLINE TO ORDER tickets is Friday, February 6, 2015 Students or Schools wishing to be seated together should order together.

All ticket orders received after day, February 6, 2015, will be left for pickup at the WILL CALL window on game night.

Contact Mike Conway at 410-558-4292 for additional information

1 FREE “Life is a BLAST” Artist Ticket

With the Purchase of 1 or more additional tickets @ $16

each

Mail Orders To:

Baltimore Blast ATT: Education is a BLAST Night

6929 Golden Ring Road Baltimore, Maryland 21237

FAX Orders To:

410-732-1737 By Friday, February 6, 2015

Jacksonville Elementary PTA Volume 3 Issue 7, February 1, 2015

FROM THE PRESIDENT

VISIT US AT

WWW.JESPTA.ORG

 

SOUPER BOWL LUNCH FOR JES STAFF ON JANUARY 30TH

Our SUPER staff deserve a SOUPER lunch, no matter who’s in the Superbowl! The delicious soups, salads, appetizers, and desserts prepared by the Hospitality Committee scored a tasty touchdown with staff. Many thanks to Hospitality chairs Jamie Beynon and Jessica Pilarksi and their amazing team: Alison Dinger, Allison Townsend, Anne Young, Beth Collins, Cheryl Creamer, Colleen Kilchenstein, Felicie Bacinski, Janet Liao, Jenn Reda, Jennifer Bergman, Jessica Pastore, Joanne Bolonda, Julie Criswell, Julie DiAngelo, Kelly Anne Lovell, Kelly Gonce, Laurie Bingham, Nicole Lugo Clark, Sarah Dey, Shannon O’Rourke, Susan Vogel, and Tiffany Sherren.Pictured: Ms. Ryan samples the buffet

Dear JES families and staff,

What a winter – sending warm wishes your way! Jacksonville Jets can circle the globe (without any weather delays, we hope!) at INTERNATIONAL NIGHT on February 6th (7:00-9:00pm at JES). This biennial event, chaired by Jassi Ahuja (Jassi914@yahoo.com), will feature sixteen countries with tastings, displays, and activities. On stage we’ll have terrific cultural performances: UMD Terrapind Bhangra, U.S. Martial Arts Academy, Parkville HS Steel Drum Band, Nepali and flamenco dance, Keur Khaleyi African Dance Company and our own JES 2nd Graders! This celebration is free to all, thanks to generous families, staff, and your PTA donations – I hope to see you there! Students: your passport is a homework pass.

Kudos to all of our 5th graders, Mrs. Tice, the dedicated volunteers, and especially 5th grade social studies teacher Mrs. Kelch for a wonderful PATRIOT DAY in January! This event, unique in the county to JES, gave students a chance to learn about the Revolutionary War and present their new knowledge with creative project displays and dioramas as well as a moving assembly showcasing patriotic music, recitations, and an extremely large flag from Fort McHenry – wow!

JES is having its first COLLEGE & CAREER DAY on February 20th. Family members are cordially invited to visit classes that morning for brief talks about their careers and education. See the sign-up link in this newsletter.

Your BOOK DONATIONS are appreciated through Feb. 6th and will be sent to Hawthorne ES and the Ark Preschool with bookmarks from our Outreach Kids Club as a Valentine treat. Also, get SPIRITWEAR sweatpants, hoodies, tees, drawstring bags, yo-yos, and keychains while supplies last and support the PTA!

It’s time to send in all of your BOX TOPS, LABELS for Education, and TYSON Project A+ labels. Enter our Cinemark Movie Ticket Prize Drawing by sending in the attached form with your Box Tops by Feb. 6th for a chance to win with attached box tops form!

One final reminder...our feedback on the BCPS Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey online this month is deeply valued by JES and BCPS. This is a key opportunity for parents and staff to help shape our children’s education. Thank you in advance for making the time for this!

Warm regards,Whitney Leber WEPLeber@comcast.net

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY TO OUR WONDERFUL PTA VOLUNTEERS!

Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.~ Elizabeth Andrew

Jacksonville Elementary PTA Volume 3 Issue 7, February 1, 2015

FEBRUARYCALENDAR OF EVENTS

Through Feb. 6: Book Drive – new & gently used children’s books for Hawthorne ES and the Ark Preschool – JES Lobby (PTA Outreach)

Feb. 5, 6:30pm - Music Effect Night for elementary students at Dulaney High School

Feb. 5 - Distribution of Report Cards

February 6th:

• Kindergarten Valentine Music Programs in Cafeteria (9:35-9:55 – Mrs. Hurley’s and Mrs. Bensen’s; 10:20-10:40 – Mrs. Hourihan and Ms. Mitchell’s) with receptions following for parents in classrooms and Spiritwear sale in lobby

• Box Tops/Labels/Tyson collection (for Movie Ticket Prize Drawing and top homeroom contest)

• 7-9pm – International Night sponsored by JES PTA (Spiritwear sale in lobby) (snow date Feb. 20th)

Feb. 9th, 8:30-9:05am: Bookmark Kids’ Club for Kindergarten-2nd Grade (PTA Outreach)

Feb. 10th, 8:30-9:05am: Bookmark Kids’ Club for Gr. 3-5 (PTA Outreach)

Feb. 11th – Snow date for Bookmark Kids’ Club (all grades)

Feb. 13, 9:30am, Room #2 – PTA Board meeting – all welcome

Feb. 13 – 12:50pm student dismissal

Feb. 16 – Presidents’ Day—Schools and Offices Closed

Feb 17, 4:30pm – Site-Based Meeting

Feb. 20th – JES College & Career Day – wear your favorite college gear! (Contact: Melissa Ducroix)

• 9:30am – Family members invited for brief career talks in classrooms• Sign up here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080d44aaaa2ea31-college

Feb. 20th – Snow date for International Night

Feb 25th – Beans & Bread breakfast collection and Domino’s Pizza Day

Next month and beyond:• March 12, 6:30pm – PTA Board meeting in JES Library – all are welcome• Mar. 20-22 – FIVE BELOW fundraiser for JES PTA at Hunt Valley & Cockeysville stores• March 25th – Beans & Bread breakfast collection and Domino’s Pizza Day • March 23-27 – JES Teacher Appreciation Week• Tues., Mar. 24 – Staff Appreciation Breakfast in Faculty Lounge• Fri., Mar. 27 – Staff Appreciation Luncheon in Activity Room• April 17th, 9:30am – PTA Board meeting in Room #2 – all are welcome

OUTREACH SPOTLIGHT ON KINDNESS:Spencer (grade 3) and Brody (grade 2) Ford asked their friends to bring supplies for an animal shelter to their birthday party instead of gifts. Spencer and Brody, along with several other JES students then delivered the blankets, treats and food to the Defenders of Animal rights on Old York Road in Phoenix on a day off from school. They spent the day cuddling and playing with the animals in the shelter. Way to go boys! That was a really KIND thing to do!

If you know of a JES student that has done something extra nice, please nominate them for the Spotlight on Kindness by contacting Alicia Matesa at almatesa@yahoo.com.

Jacksonville Elementary PTA Volume 3 Issue 7, February 1, 2015

The JES PTA invites you to:

INTERNATIONAL NIGHTFriday, February 6th

7:00 - 9:00pm in the JES gym & cafeteriaSnow Date: February 20th

Jacksonville Jets can circle the globe in one night! Held once every two years, this JES tradition showcases the international connections of our families and staff. Countries are represented with

displays, tastings, and activities around the cafeteria & gym while cultural entertainment fills the stage. See the Keur Khaleyi African Dance Company, UMD Terrapind Bhangra, Nepali dance, flamenco dance, Parkville H.S. Steel Drum Band, U.S. Martial Arts Academy demo and Lion Dance, and music by JES 2nd

Graders! It’s FREE and FUN – all are welcome!

Students: Your Passport is a Homework Pass!

Volunteers for set up and clean up appreciated! Sign up at: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080d44aaaa2da02-international

Event Chair: Jassi Ahuja - jassi914@yahoo.com - 410-472-2242

JES SPIRITWEAR will be on sale that evening! Get hats, hoodies, tees, bags, keychains, and more while supplies last.

Jacksonville Elementary PTA Volume 3 Issue 7, February 1, 2015

JES TEACHER & STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK AT JES – MARCH 23-27, 2015Jacksonville Elementary will celebrate TEACHER & STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK on March 23 – 27, 2015!Look for info coming home soon about the PTA’s plans for the week and the fun ways your student can show their appreciation for our amazing staff! Chair: Laura Beynon (volunteersjes@gmail.com)

The Hospitality Committee will host a staff breakfast on March 24th and staff luncheon on March 27th. Chairs: Jamie Beynon (jamiemjohn@hotmail.com) Jessica Pilarski (jbrado1@hotmail.com)

2014-2015 JES YEARBOOKS: SHARE YOUR PHOTOS!Do you want to see your student’s photo published in the yearbook? Do you have a great picture of your student with their friends and teachers? Send those photos in to the yearbook staff and help us make the 2014-15 yearbook one filled with amazing memories!HOW TO SUBMIT: Drop a CD or flash drive of your photos off to the yearbook mailbox in the office (label with your student’s name if you would like it returned) or upload them directly through www.replayit.com (simply create an account, search for Jacksonville Elementary, select your photos and upload)ReplayIt app: For quick and easy photo submission, download the ReplayIt app on your phone – sending in pictures for the yearbook has never been simpler!!Questions or problems? Contact Amy Bachran, Yearbook Chair - abachran@gmail.com

FEBRUARY 25TH: BEANS & BREAD COLLECTION AND JES DOMINO’S PIZZA DAYLook for the “brown bag” sent home on the day (Tuesday) before collection and take time with your child to pack an extra breakfast to send into school on Wednesday for the homeless in Baltimore City! Breakfasts will still be collected if school is delayed due to inclement weather. If school is closed, please send the breakfast on the next day school is open.

Then treat yourself to some Domino’s and take the night off from cooking! You may order for pick-up or delivery any time on Feb. 25th (11am to 10pm) and Domino’s of Jacksonville will donate 20% of the proceeds to JES PTA. Fill out the bottom portion of the JES Pizza Day form sent home from school and hand it to the delivery person or the person handling your order at the store. So far this school year, the PTA has received $400 for Domino’s Days – thank you for your support!

When school is DELAYED due to inclement weather:• School Store is closed• Students do not go to Carson Reading room at lunch• Class lunch schedules are rearranged slightly but

Cafeteria volunteers are still needed as scheduled – thank you!

• Beans & Bread brown bag breakfasts are still collected. (If school is closed, please bring breakfasts on the next day school is open.)

ESCRIP AND EBOXTOPS NEWS:Thank you to our 409 eScrip supporters who have registered their Safeway club cards at eScrip.com! With your help, we’ve received $1,372 so far this school year. Please remember to pay by cash, debit, check or gift card to help our school. (Credit card payments do NOT generate Safeway eScrip.)

Please note that ShopRite does NOT participate with eScrip anymore, but now offers us eBoxTops earnings with the ShopRite For My School program:

1. Register your Price Plus® club card at www.ShopRiteForMySchool.com and select the school you wish to support.

2. Shop for participating products at ShopRite® during advertised promotions using your Price Plus® club card.

3. Earnings are automatically credited to your school.

Many retailers offer special eBoxTops, eLabels, and other school rewards – these all add up to THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS to help our students!

• eLabels for Education: http://www.elabelsforeducation.com/

• Target: www.target.com/tcoe• Costco: https://www.costcoboxtops.com/• Walmart: http://www.walmart.com/classrooms/eboxtops/signup

• Safeway: http://2ways2earn.com/• Sam’s Club: https://generalmills.promo.eprize.com/btfesams/

• Also, check out Box Tops for Education for sweepstakes, contests and more: www.BTFE.com

<WEATHER ALERT>

MOVIE TICKET PRIZE DRAWING ENTRY FORM & BOX TOPS CONTEST ENTER BY FEBRUARY 6th

Tape or glue 10 valid Box Tops, Labels, or Tyson Project A+ here. Return this to your homeroom teacher by FEBRUARY 6th. Send in as many entries as you wish! Five winners of 2 Cinemark movie tickets each will be drawn.

These also count in our annual school contest for top homeroom! 1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Collection sheets must include 10 valid unexpired Box Tops, Labels for Education, &/or Tyson Project A+ labels. Each of the following counts as 1: Box Top worth 10 cents with valid expiration date; Label for Education (any point value) with UPC; Tyson Project A+.

Bonus Box Tops count as their stated value. Thank you! Questions? Contact Whitney Leber at WEPLeber@comcast.net

Name ____________________________________ Phone or Email __________________________________

Homeroom Teacher & Grade__________________________________________________________________ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

MOVIE TICKET PRIZE DRAWING ENTRY FORM & BOX TOPS CONTEST Tape or glue 10 valid Box Tops, Labels, or Tyson Project A+ here. Return this to your homeroom teacher by

FEBRUARY 6th. Send in as many entries as you wish! Five winners of 2 Cinemark movie tickets each will be drawn. These also count in our annual school contest for top homeroom!

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Collection sheets must include 10 valid unexpired Box Tops, Labels for Education, &/or Tyson Project A+ labels. Each of the following counts as 1: Box Top worth 10 cents with valid expiration date; Label for Education (any point value) with UPC; Tyson Project A+.

Bonus Box Tops count as their stated value. Thank you! Questions? Contact Whitney Leber at WEPLeber@comcast.net

Name ____________________________________ Phone or Email __________________________________

Homeroom Teacher & Grade__________________________________________________________________

WIN 2 MOVIE TICKETS TO

5 WINNERS WILL BE DRAWN!

JES PTA SPIRIT WEAR ORDER WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

Support Our School - Go Jets!

Awesome new SPIRIT WEAR is here! LIMITED QUANTITIES, so order now while supplies last. Great quality clothing – Zip hoodie sweatshirts, sport sweat pants, sport fabric shirts, long sleeve tees, and fun new items! Key chains, yo-yos, hats and drawstring bags! Support your school while being fashionably warm and sporty!

Zip Hoodie $25

Navy, Royal, or Pink

Youth sizes

S, M, L, XL

Performance Fabric Sport Tee $20

Navy, Royal or Pink

Youth sizes:

XS, S, M, L

Long Sleeve Cotton Tee $18

Boys: Navy, Royal S, M, L, XL Girls: Navy, Pink S, M XL Large sold out!

Youth Performance Fabric Sweat Pant (unisex) $29

Navy

S M L

Drawstring bag $10

Royal or Pink

Knit Hat $10

Royal Blue

One Size – Youth – stretchy!

JES Yo Yo

$3 ea.

JES Key Chain

$3 ea.

SPIRITWEAR WILL ALSO BE ON SALE IN THE LOBBY ON FEBRUARY 6th AT THE KINDERGARTEN VALENTINE PROGRAM AND AT INTERNATIONAL NIGHT!