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
June 6, 2013
Dear Parents,
It is hard to believe that another school year is coming to a close! Yet your
children have grown so much both academically and physically. Don’t forget to keep
their “brains” active through reading books, writing daily journals, and practicing math
facts. The car is an excellent environment to “test” their knowledge!
The Fund for Excellence Drive will continue over the summer and into next year
until we meet our goal of $30,000 needed to purchase one laptop cart. We have had
$4210 donated this year from just over 20 families. That brings the fund’s total to $9118.
We are almost 1/3 of the way to purchasing the cart. To those families who did
contribute: THANK YOU!! Remember any contribution is welcomed and if your
company participates in matching funds, your donation can double!
The Site Base committee viewed the data from the annual parent survey. Only
194 responses were received. If everyone responded for each of their children we would
have received 636 responses! The committee discussed the possible reasons why the
turn-out was even lower than last year (288). The committee also reviewed the few
comments submitted.
One item to note from the survey regarded issues mentioned that could have been
addressed immediately if known. Teachers and administrators appreciate the opportunity
to address an issue in a timely fashion. The committee urges parents to contact teachers
or administrators immediately rather than waiting until the survey is sent in April.
Focused on Quality
Committed to Excellence
There will be a few staff changes due to staffing needs. Jacksonville is saying
goodbye to the following staff members who will be transferring to other BCPS schools:
Tara Harmeson
Kara Minoglio
Mandy Durshaw
Donna Krull
Ann Magalotti
fifth grade teacher
part-time special educator
para-educator
part-time para-educator
part-time office assistant
Internal changes include Nicole Keen, current 3rd grade teacher, moving to 4th grade and
Catie Lippa, current part-time 5th grade teacher, increasing to full time 5th grade teacher.
Our sympathies are extended to Mrs. Julie Sullivan on the recent death of her
mother.
The school office will be open for registrations from 9:00-2:00 every day. If you
know anyone who needs to register, please tell them to contact the school as soon as
possible!
Mark your calendars for the Back to School Open House, Friday, August 23 from
3:00-5:00. Back to School Night will be Tuesday, September 3, 2013.
Happy summer,
Debbie Glinowiecki
Nancy Aumiller
The 2013 County Science Fair on May 17th-18th was quite
successful for many JES students. The 3rd grade Safe Racer
team that included Drew Connor, Luke Murnane,
Levi Pierce, Mac Tiller, Nicholas Waite earned 3rd
place for the Central area. Congratulations are also in
order for 4th grader Evie McKenny on her 1st place
in the Central area and 5th grader Lauren Rasmussen
finish
on her 1st place finish in not only the Central area but also her category of
Earth/Space science. Way to go Jacksonville science students!!
Thank you
Thank you for your generous donations to assist Moore, Oklahoma as they begin
to recover from the devastation of the recent tornado. In addition to your
donations, the PTA gave us money to bring our total to $1,000. This money is
targeted to assist in rebuilding the schools that were destroyed. All BCPS are
participating in this donation program.
I am so proud of the first ever Sign Language Club! I had
so much fun with all of you! I am proud of all your hard
work and AWESOME performances at International Night,
Ravens Pep Rally, Volunteer Breakfast, and Spring
Concert! Keep signing and have a wonderful summer! Love, Mrs. Richmond
Attention 3rd and 4th graders for the 2013-2014 school year! - Sign
language club will be taking more students in both grades 3 and 4.
Look out for information next fall if you are interested!
Notes from the Nurse
June - Health News Enjoy your summer, stay active, and have fun!
Once again, another school year has come to a close. Thank you to all the Jacksonville
students and families who helped make my first year here productive, enjoyable, and
successful! There are several important reminders that I would like to bring to your
attention:
Please remember to pick up all student medications from the nurse’s office , as
they will be discarded on the last day of school. Also, Medication Forms for the
2013-14 school year forms have been sent home with your child.
If your child needs medication next year, please bring the completed and signed
paperwork to school the week of August 19-23, prior to school starting. Remember
to sign the medication form, and make sure your doctor has filled in the condition
for which medication is being administered, dose, route, if PRN, for what symptoms,
and side effects. PLEASE BRING THE MEDICATION ORDER AND THE MEDICATION
AT THE SAME TIME.
All medication must be brought to school in the original container by a parent or
guardian. Should you have any questions, feel free to contact me by calling 410-6838351 or by e-mail to [email protected]
Top 7 summer safety hazards:
As reported by the American Academy of Pediatrics
Playgrounds: Injury facts – children who fall off climbing equipment,
slides, and swings usually injure their face, head, or arms. Safety check preschool-age children shouldn’t be more than four feet off the
ground. Make sure surfaces are cushioned, equipment maintained, and no
exposed bolts or open “s” hooks.
Heat exposure: Illness facts - Children can develop heat exhaustion and
become seriously dehydrated when in the hot sun for too long. Symptoms
include pale skin, dizziness, headache, fatigue, nausea, and vomiting. Kids
under four years old are especially at risk in high temperatures. Safety
check – Keep children indoors during heat waves. Make sure they have
plenty of fluids even if kids say they are not thirsty. NEVER leave a child in
a car, which can heat up quickly.
Fireworks: Injury facts – fireworks can cause serious eye injuries that lead
to partial or complete blindness. Sparklers can burn the skin and ignite
clothing. Safety check – Don’t use or let your children use or be around any
fireworks, including sparklers. Instead, visit a public display run by
professionals.
Bicycles: Injury facts: Kids often crash into obstacles or lose control of
their bikes, but the most serious injuries occur when children are struck by
cars.
Safety check – Make sure your child wears a helmet every time they ride a
bike. It should be snug and level with the forehead. Do not let children ride
in the street before the age of 10, and teach riders to look both ways before
crossing the driveway or streets.
Skateboards and Scooters: Injury facts – head injuries and wrist fractures
are a common occurrence. Kids are most likely to get hurt when they are
first learning to ride, ride too fast, or attempt tricks. Safety check – Safety
gear is a must! Helmets, wrist guards, non-slip shoes, elbow pads, and knee
pads should be worn, and no child under 5 years should use skateboards or
scooters.
Lawn Mowers: Too many tragic accidents happen when a child falls off a
riding lawn mower or is accidentally run over. Safety check – Keep all
children far away from the mowing area. Always look around the mower
before putting into motion, especially when backing up.
Food Poisoning: Illness facts – Bacteria grow quickly in perishable food
that is left out too long. Symptoms resemble stomach flu: nausea, cramps,
vomiting, diarrhea, and in severe cases, fever and bloody stool. Safety
check – Make sure food is cooked thoroughly. Wash your hands often, and
never leave food out for more than an hour when it’s hot outside. Store food
in a well insulated cooler with plenty of ice when outside at picnics and
barbecues.
Always seek the advice from your own doctor regarding questions or issues
you have regarding your own health or the health of others.
(Kayrouz, M. ,2013)
LOST AND FOUND
Please check out the lost now located just inside the lobby doors. The rack
is full of jackets and sweatshirts which will be taken to Goodwill at the end
of the school year.
A big thanks to our second graders and their families.
Because of their generosity, we were able to donate over 150
DVD’s for the boys and girls at Johns Hopkins Hospital. These
movies will provide many hours of enjoyment for the patients.
Way to go Jacksonville! You truly are a very giving community.
From: The Second Grade Team
Dig INTO Summer Reading
Summer Reading Club
Baltimore County Public Library
June 17 to August 10
Read Books! Win Prizes! Make
a Craft!
www.bcpl.info/summerreading
Questions: Mrs. Terry
[email protected]
Summer Reading Ideas for Parents
Summer reading is one of the most important things a child can do to maintain and
sharpen skills for the upcoming school year, as well as to fost
foster
er a lifelong love of
reading. Adults can help by ensuring that children have sufficient and varied reading
material available and by participating in the reading experience. Ideas for parents
follow.
Lead by example. Make sure your children see you readin
readingg for pleasure and for
information.
Offer your child choices in reading materials.
Visit your local library regularly. Librarians can make reading recommendations for
children of
every age and interest. In addition, many libraries offer incentives and spe
special
cial programs
during the summer months.
Enrich the reading experience with shared reading moments regularly. Invite your child
to help read and follow a recipe. Read a newspaper article together. Share a favorite
book at bedtime.
Take books or other reading
ing materials on trips – both short and long. Books are great
for breaking the boredom.
Organize activities around reading. Read about a sport or a sports hero with the child
who is engaged in a summer sport. Purchase or borrow ‘how to’ books or magazines for
the bourgeoning scientist or crafter in your family and engage in the activity together.
Read together. Set aside a time to read together. Read aloud or take turns reading.
Discuss it together.
Extend your child’s reading experiences to and beyond books.
oks. Start a comic book
collection. Subscribe to a children’s magazine.
Ask about topics your child will be studying in science and social studies and start
reading about them over the summer.
Discover new authors or new interests through reading. Check Ch
Children’s
ildren’s Choices
Choice and
Teachers’ Choices for book recommendations
recommendations.
Children’s Choices 2013
Each year, over 10,000 children across the United States read newly published books
and vote for their favorites. These are representative selections from the children’s
choices for 2013.
Beginning Readers (Grades K
K–2)
Bad Apple: A Tale of Friendship
Friendship.. Edward Hemingway. Penguin Young Readers Group.
Bedtime for Monsters. Ed Vere. Henry Holt Books for Young Readers.
The Fly Flew In.. David Catrow. Holiday House.
Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs.. Mo Willems. HarperCollins Children’s Books.
I Know a Wee Piggy.. Kim Norman. Ill. Henry Cole. Dial Books for Young Readers.
Mice on Ice. Rebecca Emberley and Ed Emberley. Holida
Holiday House.
Nighttime Ninja. Barbara DaCosta. Ill. Ed Young. Little, Brown Books for Young Readers.
Pig Has a Plan.. Ethan Long. Holiday House.
Plant a Kiss. Amy Krouse Rosenthal. Ill. Peter H. Reynolds. HarperCollins Children’s
Books.
Silly Doggy! Adam Stower. Orchard/Scholastic.
Tyler Makes Pancakes! Tyler Florence. Ill. Craig Frazier. HarperCollins Children’s Books.
Young Readers (Grades 3–4)
4)
5,000 Awesome Facts (About Everything!)
Everything!). National Geographic Kids. Ill. with
photographs. National Geographic Children’s Books.
Dear Cinderella.. Mary Jane Kensington and Marian Moore. Ill. Julie Olson.
Orchard/Scholastic.
Giants Beware! Jorge Aguirre. Ill. Rafael Rosado. First Second.
Knuckle & Potty Destroy Happy World
World.. James Proimos. Christy Ottaviano Books.
Third Grade Angels. Jerry Spinelli. Arthur Levine/Scholastic.
Advanced Readers (Grades 55–6)
A Black Hole Is Not a Hole.. Carolyn Cinami DeCristofano. Ill. Michael Carroll.
Charlesbridge.
Dork Diaries 4: Tales From a Not
Not-So-Graceful Ice Princess.. Rachel Renée Russell. Simon &
Schuster.
Freaky Fast Frankie Joe.. Lutricia Clifton. Holiday House.
Goosebumps: Wanted: The Haunted Mask
Mask.. R.L. Stine. Goosebumps/ Scholastic.
Haunted Caves.. Natalie Lunis. Ill. with photographs. Bearport.
Rebel McKenzie. Candice Ransom. Disney/Hyperion.
Source: Children’s Choice 2013
http://www.reading.org/Libraries/choices/ira
http://www.reading.org/Libraries/choices/ira-cbc-childrens-choices-reading
reading-list2013.pdf
Sources
Great Schools Summer Reading Guide
http://www.greatschools.org/content/summerReading.page
International Reading Association: Choices Reading Lists
http://www.reading.org/Resources/Booklists.aspx
International Reading Association: Teachers’ Choice List 2013
http://www.reading.org/Libraries/choices/ira-teachers-choices-reading-list-2013.pdf
National PTA: 8 Tips to Stop Literacy Loss over the Summer
http://www.pta.org/programs/content.cfm?ItemNumber=2647
National Summer Learning Association
http://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.summerlearning.org/resource/resmgr/sld2012_/sylvan
_sld_tip_sheet_final.pdf
Scholastic’s Summer Reading Tips from Librarians
http://www.scholastic.com/parents/resources/article/more-readingresources/summer-reading-tips-librarians
Camp Invention – Where Imaginations Run Wild!
Camp Invention is coming to Jacksonville Elementary School July 15 - 19, 2013.
This week-long summer enrichment day camp is offered to boys and girls
entering grades 1-6. This year campers will have exciting new modules to
explore and expand their horizons. Here is a quick glance at what Camp
Invention will offer this year.
Expedition teams embark on a quest to explore the Earth in the sky, underwater,
on land, and underground in the Ecoverse™ module. Throughout the journey,
teams design and invent tools to reveal and retrieve the Earth’s hidden
messages; deciphering nature’s patterns. As children master the elements, they
earn glyphs and create an illustrated narrative for a petrosphere journal, their
own ancient symbol of power and knowledge!
In the Cache Dash™ module, children are recruited to become global
expedition team members. As part of their weeklong training, they must work in
teams to navigate their way to treasure-filled caches. The caches contain virtual
missions from youth around the globe challenging the trainees to invent solutions
to real-world problems in France, Singapore, Honduras, Hawaii, Cuba and
Sudan.
In the I Can Invent: Launchitude™ module, expedition teams are challenged to
launch international rubber ducks to their country origin and race to destroy
competitor duck territory! Teams put physics (trajectory and velocity) into
practical use as they take apart broken appliances and re-engineer the gears
and gadgets, along with upcycled objects, to invent the ultimate Duck
Chucking Device. Throughout the week, children will explore physics,
entrepreneurship and invention though practical hands-on challenges.
Expedition teams travel the globe to investigate five extremes of the natural
world: heat, height, crystals, water, and cold in the Amazing Atlas Games™
module. Through hands-on science fun and high-energy games, they’ll turn the
world inside out!
Camp Invention has always been very popular with the Jacksonville community,
so hurry! Don’t put off registering much longer. To register, go to
www.campinvention.org or call 1-800-968-4332. Extra flyers will be placed in the
school lobby and throughout the school. If you have any questions, please call
Mr. Hurley at Jacksonville Elementary, at 410-887-7880, or e-mail at
[email protected]. This year promises to be the BEST year yet for Camp
Invention!!
****There are fewer than 15 spots still available, so
register soon!!!
2013-2014 School Supply Lists
Jacksonville Elementary
ALL STUDENTS are asked to bring in a set of headphones for use in the computer lab. They will be
stored in a baggie with their name on it in the lab. There will be no sharing of headphones for hygiene
reasons.
Families may donate the following school supplies that all classrooms can use:
Tissues (with lotion)
Baby Wipes (for cleaning up)
Sealable plastic bags (to protect books & supplies) Sandwich, gallon & snack sizes
The following lists are supply items that will likely be needed by the student during the year.
Kindergarten
Please do not buy your child a back pack for kindergarten! For safety reasons we will be using tote bags
supplied by the PTA.
1 oversized old t-shirt for art (marked with their name)
1 standard size pillow case for quiet/reading time (marked with their name)
NO PILLOW Please! Feel free to decorate your pillow case!
10 gluesticks
1 pack thick washable markers
1 pack thin washable markers
2 boxes of 24 regular size crayons
1 bottle of glue
TO KEEP AT HOME:
1 primary composition notebook
1 3x5 file box with index cards
GRADE 1
Quantity
Yellow highlighter
1
Sharpened #2 Pencils
12
Regular crayons (box of 8)
4
5” blunt Scissors
1
Glue sticks (jumbo 1.4 oz each)
4
Bottle of glue
1
White pencil eraser
1
½” 3 ring binder
1
Pocket folders with brads (red, green, yellow, purple)
1 each color
(Plastic folders are the most durable)
Broad washable markers (8 count)
1
Thin dry erase markers (black)
3 (for personal use)
Primary composition/story book (1/2” lined)
3
Large canvas pencil pocket w/3 holes (6 x 11 ½)
1
GRADE 2
5” scissors
1
Regular crayons (24 count box)
1
Sharpened #2 Pencils
12
School pencil box (not zippered pouch)
1
Vinyl pocket folders with brads (red, blue, yellow, green)
1 each color
Black composition book (100 page)
4
Glue sticks
5
Yellow highlighter
2
Thin washable classic markers (8 count) (not “fat” markers)
1
Thin dry erase markers (black)
3
Traditional long pink erasers
2
Flash Drive with lanyard
1
Heavy duty magnetic clip
GRADE 3
5” sharp scissors
Sharpened #2 pencils
Pencil erasers (package)
Glue sticks (1.4 oz)
Long colored pencils (12 count)
Regular crayons (24 count box)
Marble composition book (100 page)
Yellow highlighter
Thin classic color markers (8 count)
Red pen
Zippered, soft pencil case
Plastic folders w/pockets & 3 prongs (blue, green, red,
yellow and purple)
Thin dry erase markers (pack of 4)
1
1
24
1
4
1
1
3
2
1
2
2
1 each color
1 (for personal use)
GRADE 4
Wide ruled loose leaf paper 3 holes
#2 Pencils
Colored pencils (12 count)
Pencil case with 3 holes & zipper
Glue sticks
Zipper binder
Black composition books
Plastic 12” ruler with standard and metric
5” sharp scissors
Red pen
Highlighter
Thin markers
Plastic pocket folders w/3 holes
(red, green, blue & purple)
Clipboard (letter size)
Pencil sharpener with cover
GRADE 5
ITEM
2
24
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
3
2
1
1 each color
1
1
QUANTITY
#2 Pencils (sharpened)
Long colored pencils (12 count)
Yellow highlighter
5” Sharp scissors
Glue stick (.77 oz)
Nylon pencil bag with 3 holes
Clipboard (letter size)
3” Three ring binder (NO ZIPPER/TRAPPER KEEPER TYPES)
Wide rule filler paper (200 page pack)
12” Ruler w/3 holes, standard and metric (1/16”)
(NOT flexible rubber)
Spiral 9 x 12 sketch pad (30 page)
Red pens (2 or 3 per pack)
Sheet protectors (letter size)
Black composition book (100 page)
6” Protractor (NO ARM – MUST BE CLEAR)
2-pocket plastic folders with 3 holes punched
3 x 5 ruled index cards (pack of 100)
24
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
10
1
1
6
1
We may ask to replenish all or some of these supplies during the second half of the school year
2013
KIDS RISING
SUMMER DAY CAMP
Monday-Friday
July 8 – July 12
9:00 am- 12:30 pm
Located at Sweet Air Park 3605 B Sweet Air Rd
Girls and Boys ages 8-13
Cost $150.00 (payable to “CMRC”)
Kids Rising is a interactive day camp designed to help children and early teens
achieve personal growth, support their psychosocial development and equip them
with tools and techniques to overcome challenging situations such as bullying, stress,
anxiety management, self-esteem building, anger management and coping skills.
Class limited to 10 participants
Checks payable to : CMRC
Mail to: P.O.Box 273
Phoenix, MD 21131
The camp will be lead by Heidi Schreiber-Pan M.S.( [email protected] or 443695-2834) who is a licensed graduate professional counselor and PH.D student at Loyola
University
CARROLL MANOR RECREATION COUNCIL
Participant’s Name:_______________________________________ Activity:_____________________________
Contact information phone:__________________________________e-mail:_______________________________________________
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY:
I HEREBY CONFIRM PARTICIPANT IS IN GOOD HEALTH AND ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTIVITY, I ACKNOWLEDGE THE ACTIVITY
MAY INVOLVE RISKS AND DANGER OF BODILY INJURY OR DEATH. I FULLY ACCEPT AND ACKNOWLEDGE THE ACTIVITY MAY INVOLVE RISK AND I
HEREBY ASSUME THE RISK AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL DANGERS AND RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH PARTICIPATION IN THE ACITIVITY. I
acknowledge Baltimore County, Maryland, the recreation council, and their respective employees, directors, officers, volunteers, members and any other
participant, entity, party or person involved in any regard with the activity or the activity premises, and their respective agents, personal representatives, heirs,
employees, contractors, successors and assigns (each an “Activity Representative” and collectively the “Activity Representatives”), SHALL NOT BE
RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE IN ANY REGARD OR MANNER FOR ANY AND ALL PROPERTY DAMAGE OR BODILLY INJURY (INCLUDING SERIOUS
PHYSICAL INJURY OR EVEN DEATH) INCURRED BY PARTICIPANT OR ANY PARTY RELATED THERETO AS A RESULT OF HIS/HER PARTICIPATION IN
THE ACTIVITY.
I have read, fully understand and hereby freely sign, approve of, and agree to the terms of the registration form. I HEREBY UNCONDITIONALLY
RELEASE, DISCHARGE, COVENANT NOT TO SUE, WAIVE MY RIGHTS AND REMEDIES, AND AGREE TO HOLD HARMLESS THE ACTIVITY
REPRESENTATIVE from any and all claims costs, demands, losses, damages, or expenses associated with, in whole or in part, participants involvement with the
activity. I certify all answers and information provided on the registration form are to the best of my knowledge true and correct throughout the activity. I shall
inform the recreation council, in writing, if any of the information provided in the registration form is incorrect or changes during the course of the activity. I
understand Baltimore County and/or the recreation council do not perform criminal and/or background checks on activity representatives. I shall present a
government-issued photo identification card including, but not limited to, my driver’s license, passport, or United States Visa to the activity representative for
review, if requested, at the time I submit this registration form to the recreation council.
Signature of Participant (if over 18) OR of Parent/Guardian (if under 18):____________________________________ Date:____________
Print Name of Signatory___________________________________________ Relationship to Participant_______________________
Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks
Carroll Manor Recreation Council
Spanish Club @
Jacksonville ES
Fall Session Enrolling now
September 10th to November 26th, 2013
September 12th to December 12th , 2013
Classes are brought to you by The Language Project- kids, a
Spanish-immersion language program with more than a thousand
students worldwide.
12 week Session Price: $180
Benefits of Language
Learning
Research shows that a window
of opportunity exists between
birth and age 11 as the brain is
designed to learn language
during this time. Foreign
language learning at a young age
reaps multiple benefits and is
even said to boost brainpower.
Schedule
All Classes are held immediately before school
from 8:05 – 9:05
These are two separate days of classes
Either: Tuesdays or Thursdays
K – 2nd
3rd - 5th
¿Questions?
Call TLP Maryland Coordinator, Rachel
Stiefel at 443-324-6571 or email at
[email protected]
Improved Problem Solving Skills
To register your child for Fall Session:
Increased multi-tasking abilities
Send checks payable to:
Greater employment
opportunities
Perform strongly in school & on
standardized tests
Develop native like pronunciation
Gain an appreciation for other
cultures
CMRC – Spanish to
Spanish Club
CMRC
PO Box 273
Phoenix MD 21131
Registration is on a first-come, firstserved basis with limited spots available.
“Give your child the gift of language, a gift that will
last a lifetime.”
Visit TLP online www.languageprojectkids.com
The Language Project – KIDS
Baltimore, MD 443-324-6571
Location: Jacksonville Elementary School
Childs Name ______________________________________________
Grade 2013/2014__________ Birth date ___________________
Circle class day choice: Tuesdays or Thursdays*
(Class day availability due to interest level. TLP will fill Tuesday class times before filling
Thursday registration.)
Guardian’s Name ________________________________________________
Home Phone________________________ Cell Phone ____________________________
Email Address_________________________________________________________________
(Emails are for contacting purposes for special events, re-enrollment, change in schedules, emails
are confidential)
Allergies/Special Instructions: _____________________________________________________
Students will not be released to anyone whose name is not on our “Authorized pick up list.”
Please provide the names of all those who are authorized to pick up your child from Spanish
Class. _____________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
Spanish Language Adventures
Cost for 12 week session: $180.00
Bring registration forms & checks payable to: CMRC – Spanish to
Registration dates are 5:30 – 7 pm on May 29th
Extra registration forms will be available at registration. These classes are on a first come, first served
basis due to limited space. Please make every effort to attend registration night.
Please contact Rachel if you cannot attend Registration night. Information attached on flyer.
Volume 1 Issue 8, June 1, 2013
Jacksonville Elementary PTA
FROM THE PRESIDENT
June 1, 2013
Another school year is almost done, and what a great year we’ve had.
Jacksonville parents, I just have to let you know that this year we had the most
awesome, experienced and dedicated PTA Board! Thank you to the PTA
Officers and Committee Chairs! This talented group of people helped make
this year a tremendous success in so many ways. I learned so much from their
experience, they truly made my job easy. I am grateful to all who have agreed to
continue serving for next year, and say a fond farewell and thanks to those who
are leaving JES and/or taking a break from service.
And a thousand thank yous to the huge group of volunteers who make
Jacksonville what it is – fantastic! We are so fortunate to have such dedicated parents, grandparents, and
community members. Wow!
Following this letter is an incomplete list of thanks to all the hard working volunteers who have served on
committees throughout the year and on special projects. There are too many to name everyone – so if you
volunteered to help in the classrooms, with an event, or in the cafeteria or in the library, please know how much
your contribution means, thank you, thank you.
We have a few openings for next year, so if you are interested in chairing any of the following committees/jobs
please contact me anytime over the summer:
1. Assemblies (researches and organizes educational and entertaining assemblies for the student body);
2. Library Volunteer Coordinator (organizes library volunteers);
3. Picture Parent (organizes art exploration activity with each of the classes);
4. School Store (manages purchasing of items, parent volunteers and sales at school store);
5. PTA Bulletin Board/Displays (creates eye catching displays for the lobby bulletin board and other displays as needed).
We will miss all of our parents and students who are leaving JES for middle or other schools, but wish you all the
best as you move on to your bright future!
I look forward to seeing everyone again in the fall! Have a wonderful summer!
Sincerely,
Kathryn Delahanty-Stewart
PTA President
June 2013
BOX TOPS & Labels for Education
And the winners are....
Top grade:
1st grade
Top Homeroom:
Mrs. Harlee
Congratulations & Well Done!!
1st grade won a popsicle party, which they had on
Friday, May 31st!!
AND
Mrs. Harlee's class won a pizza party and they got
to silly string Mrs. Keen--our third grade teacher
volunteer!!
LAST COLLECTION DAY IS JUNE 7TH!
We have raised $2598.03 so far this year, and we
still have one collection left!
Help us achieve & exceed our goal of $3200!!
Thank you to everyone who
sent in Box Tops and Labels for Education
and the Box Top Committee who cut and counted
them all!
GREEN SCHOOL WOULD LIKE YOU TO GET ON BOARD FOR NEXT YEAR!
It took us a while to get up and running this year,
but we've learned a lot and want to continue to
grow and educate our students on being
green citizens! We've increased
our students awareness about
recycling, spending countless
hours in the cafeteria educating
the kids, we had a "Green Tip
of the Week" every week and
we also had a fun Earth Day
Assembly!
JES has an agreement with Terracycle, a
green company that pays us to send in various
items which they in turn recycle into different
products. This year we collected over 4,000
caprisun pouches! I know we can collect tons more
next year. We've just signed up to be part of the
Elmer's Glue Brigade and the Scotch Tape Brigade.
When buying your school supplies this summer,
please keep these two brigades in mind!
We will kick off next year with Trash Free
Tuesdays right from the start. We
encourage every child to pack a trash free
lunch on Tuesday and see how much
trash we can reduce in our school.
Green School also maintains Johnny
and Riley's Gardens, which are located
outside the 2nd/3rd grade hallways. If you
enjoy gardening, we will be asking for help in
the fall to get these gardens back in shape.
Have a happy summer! Remember to do your
part - go green! If you would like to help our Green
School Committee, please contact Felicia Sharples
at [email protected].
YEARBOOKS
The 2013 JES yearbooks have arrived. If you forgot to order one and would like to now, we have a few extras which will be distributed on a first come first serve basis. Yearbooks are $25 each. Please contact Amy
Bachran at [email protected] to reserve yours today!
SPECIAL THANKS
The PTA Executive Board and I want to give special thanks to everyone in our
JES community who has helped make this year special. Each and every parent/
guardian deserves our thanks for allowing their children to be part of our
community and for taking care of those special little people every day. We’d
also like to thank all of those people who donated money to PTA this year both
for our operating funds and for our technology fund for JES. All of you help in
unseen ways and we are lucky to be part of this community!
JOY
We began this year with our 2nd enormously successful JOG-A-THON, ICE
CREAM SOCIAL AND SPIRIT DAY, and I would be remiss if I didn’t thank
Shannon Monacelli and her team once again! Thank you Shannon Monacelli,
Kay Holman, Kay Einbrod, LeeAnn Sugarman, KK Proefrock, Andrea Hallet,
Crissy New, Michelle Stack, Ellen Platt, Amy Bachran, Phyllis Hilwig, Kerry
Angelos, Rick Lobo.
A special thanks also to SHANNON MONACELLI AS PREVIOUS JES PTA
PRESIDENT. Your guidance and constant willingness to answer my questions
was never ending and so enormously helpful! Thanks for being there and for
your experience and continued service!
Thanks to our SPIRIT WEAR COMMITTEE for making fun JES spirit wear
and selling it at various events: Karen Maclaren, Megan Brody, Kerry Kelly and
Aimee Marson.
HARVEST HOEDOWN, followed in October. Thanks Dave and Teresa
Hochrein for organizing the event with help from Lisa McClellan, Chrissy New,
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THA
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YO
Sue and Mark Musolf , Rick & Ann Lobo, Stephanie
Vail, Ellen Platt, Angie Broomell, LeeAnn Sugarman,
Amy Bachran, Paul Broomell, Todd Whittle.
Something new for us this year was the ORIGINAL
ARTWORKS SALE. Thank you KK Proefrock, Amy
Bachran, and Michelle Stack for all of the organization
and delivery of art and products. Thanks to Mrs.
George and Mrs. Messaros for incorporating this
program into your curriculum.
AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK was another
example of our hospitality committee’s amazing
efforts! Thank you Lisa McClellan and your amazing
team of bakers and helpers (too numerous to name)!
OUTREACH, led by Alicia Matesa this year, kept
the spirit of giving alive throughout the year with the
many drives to gather items for people in need. The
committee took great care to evaluate their efforts and
focus more on local giving where appropriate and has
great plans for next year as well. Deep gratitude for
tireless service: Jennifer Keenan, Anne Peek, Anna
Lanford, Ellen Platt, Maureen Cannon, Lee Ann
Sugarman, Aimee Anton, Stacey Curtiss, Carolyn
Hrdlick, Christy O'Brien, Diane Waite, Janet Liao,
Joanne Bolonda, Kay Holman, Tami Kobus, Michele
Kraft, Jen Bradenburg, Adrienne Robinson, Allison
DuVal, and Nancy Nolet.
Thank you YEAR BOOK CLUB:
Chaired by Amy Bachran, and
assisted by Roger Coleman, Dana
Levitt, Lisa Viscuso, Diane Waite.
Special thanks to Felicia
Sharples and Mr. Brown for
heading GREEN SCHOOL AND
GREEN SCHOOL CLUB!
In February we enjoyed another awesome and fun
INTERNATIONAL NIGHT, led again by the
incredible Jassi Ahuja, and her team of contributors:
Carrie Goldrick, Claire Sherman, Deepa Akki,
Jyoti Mohan, Seema Singhai, Rose Pallan, HsiaoHui Lin-Leonard, William Shen, Beiying Chen,
Heather Lunn, Maureen Spillane, Pearle Ewuzie, The
Mulugeta Family, The Delahanty-Stewart Family,
Shannon Monacelli, Maura Flemke, Neeru Aryal
Pant, Bidhya Kayastha, Lara Traska, Tricia Stavros,
Susan Darraj, Laura Reiners, Miss Mitchell, Mrs.
Rodriguez, Mrs. Allison, Mrs. Richmond, Mrs. Tice.
Thank you, gracias, merci, gratia, danke, dhan'yavāda
धन्यवाद, Arigatō ありがとう, Xièxiè谢谢, ‫اركش‬, asante,
ahmesugenalew, спасибо, σας ευχαριστώ! (thank you
in every language!).
BOXTOPS, LABELS FOR EDUCATION
AND ESCRIPS/GROCERY RECEIPTS, led by
Jennifer Hazelhurst, Alicia Matesa and Ann Young
respectively, continue to bring in amazing amounts
of dollars every year! Special thanks to the people
who collect, snip, count and log them in: Jennifer
Hazelhurst, Alicia Matesa, Ann Young, Kerry Kelly,
Betsey Pierce, Aimee Marson, Rachel Krafft, Erin
Jones.
BLOOD DRIVE: Thanks to all who donated and
special thanks to Laura Reiners and her team of
volunteers: Jennifer Hazlehurst, Bryarly Szalczyk,
Lisa Viscuso, Jassi Ahuja, Rachel Krafft, Sally
Dausch, Adrienne Robinson, Shelly Backus, Lee
Ann Sugarman, Claire Meloni, Moire Riley, Robin
Znamirowski, Diane Palmieri, Robin Ziegel, Holly
Rozema, Mary Davis, and Ginny Rozema.
In May we enjoyed so many events! Our Carnival
was a ton of fun. Thank you Kerry Angelos and the
CARNIVAL COMMITTEE: Margie Parker, Brooke
Whittle, Jenn Reda, Alicia Matesa, Jocelyn Sabia,
Susan Marziale, Tracey Santoro, Beth Collins, Amy
Bachran, Amy Puente, Kelli Powell, Lisa McClellan,
Chrissy New, Danielle Quattroche, Kaye Einbrod,
Dana Cole. And countless volunteers to set up, break
down and run the event --thank you all for your effort
and energy!
Thanks to Jennifer Pollock Mueller, and room moms
Heidi Bowen, Heather Lunz, Jamie Beynon, Anna
Lanford, Shannon O'Rourke, Jennifer Walter, Lynn
Cordell, Heather Compton, Kerry Kelly, Katja Engel,
Mary Dawson Watson, Jenny Barrett, Whitney Leber,
Rachel Krafft, Mary Dawson Watson for putting
on all the wonderful TEACHER APPRECIATION
WEEK DECORATIONS, gifts and remembrances. Great job! You made JES faculty and staff feel the love!
Thank you for all of your hard work and thoughtful
preparation.
Thank you Lisa McLellan, and her HOSPITALITY
TEAM Jassi Ahuja, Kerry Angelos, Kathy Annis,
Jamie Beynon, Jen Blum, Jen Coles, Lynn Cordell,
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YO
Alison Dinger, Janet Liao, Kara McGee, Ellen Platt,
Jenn Reda, Claire Sherman, Susan Vogel, Diane Waite,
Stephanie Vail, Laura Beynon, and many others for
beautiful food and atmosphere and all the care you
took to feed and nourish our teachers and staff (and
parents throughout the year and during TAP week)
and make them feel special. We will miss Lisa's
generous and creative contributions, thank you so
much Lisa for all the years of service to JES!
Thank you Alicia Matesa and the outreach team for
coordinating KINDNESS WEEK and reminding
everyone that all the little things add up to something
wonderful!
Christina Michael and the Michael family - thank you
for coordinating JES O'S NIGHT! We sold more than
300 tickets and Mrs. Glinowiecki accepted the Heavy
Hitter Award from the O’s on the field before the game
– what a fun evening!!
Thank you ROOM PARENTS, led by Jennifer Pollock
Mueller!!! Your dedication to helping our teachers
and kids is priceless. Bensen: Beth Collins, Susan
Durraj; Hourihan: Gail Overcash, Holly Smith;
Hurley: Julie Edelson, Melissa Coady; Mitchell:
Kelly Farmer, Kathryn Brayton; Rodriguez: Lisa
Schline, Whitney Leber, Rachel Hoffman, Lynn
Cordell; Barton: Jennifer Pollock Mueller; Epple:
Betsey Pierce; Franklin: Kerry Kelly, Morgan Barrett;
Poliszczuk: Stacey Curtiss; Thomas: Kay Holman,
Beth Collins; Callahan: Jassi Ahuja, Linda Kelly,
Kay Holman; Fink: Melissa Coady, Annette Dow;
Franklin: Aimee Barnes; Vananzo: Laura Reiners,
Lizzie Radebaugh; Allison: Felicia Sharples, Lisa
Schline; Brown: Danielle Silldorff, Anne Peek, Ellen
Platt; Caudill: Amy Bachran, Rachel Hoffman; Harlee:
Laurie White, Cindy Crosby; Keen: Kelly Gonce,
Aimee Marson, Katja Engel; Brown: Becky Bartholor,
Kerry Angelos; Hurley: Candace Marsiglia, Magie
Parker; Kunkel: Erin Drechsler; Ryan: KK Proefrock,
Aimee Anton; Harmeson: Lara Traska, Brooks
Whittle; Kelch: Jocelyn Sabia; Schmitz: Kathy Raskin,
Diane Waite; Somerville: Kaye Einbrod, Kaija Engel;
Allen and Rochmond: Sherri Elrick. And thank you
to all parents who helped out when asked to pitch in
through donations and parties and events!
Special thanks to all of our LIBRARY
VOLUNTEERS, led by Vanessa Torbensen, and our
CAFETERIA VOLUNTEERS, led by Jyoti Moyan
and Jennifer Pollock Mueller.
Thank you CARSON READING
ROOM volunteers led by Amy
Bachran: Dan Morgan, Felicia
Sharples, Kerry Kelly, Diane
Waite, Kelly Farmer, Phyllis
Hillwig, Eliza Tamberino,
Linda Kelly, Leslie Munson,
Gail Overcash, Julie Criswell,
Karin Rak, Michelle Petrella,
Michele Guyton, Kay Holman,
Anne Peek, Vanessa Torbensen, Laura Pappas,
Melissa Zimmerer, Laura Reiners, Jen Blum, Christina
Michael.
Thanks to these SPECIAL COMMITTEE CHAIRS,
the work you do may be quiet or behind the scenes
but is so very much appreciated! Art Bulletin Board,
Leigh Troy; Brass and Glass, Lee Ann Sugarman;
Cultural Assemblies, Laura Reiners; Directory, Kristen
Connor; School Store, Laurie White; Picture Parent,
Katie Bellinger; Resource Room, LeeAnn Sugarman.
Huge thanks to Danielle Confer, we are so grateful
for her beautiful work and countless hours on the JES
JetStream newsletters.
Thanks to Mrs. Glinowiecki, Mrs. Aumiller, Mrs.
Sullivan and all of the JES faculty and staff for all that
you do for our children.
Last but not least the amazing EXECUTIVE BOARD
OF PTA OFFICERS (minus myself): 1st VP
Volunteers, Jennifer Pollock Muelller; 2nd VP Ways
and Means, KK Proefrock; Recording Secretary, Kay
Holman; Treasurers, Katie Kotras and Karen Verrett;
Corresponding Secretary, Amy Bachran . These
incredible women donate tireless countless hours of
their personal time and make it look easy. Heartfelt
thanks to each one of you.
On behalf of the Board and myself, thank you!!
Kathryn Delahanty – Stewart
PTA President