Jonesburg Elementary News

January 14, 2026

Principal: Ms. Jennifer Krattli

JBE's PBIS Principles:

Rule #1 - Be Cooperative - Follow Directions Quickly

Rule #2 - Be Respectful - Raise Your Hand

Rule #3 - Be Safe - KHFAAOOTY

Rule #4 - Be Responsible - Make Smart Choices

Rule #5 - Be Kind - Treat Others The Way You Want To Be Treated

Please check the dates below so that you can participate in what impacts you!

• BRRR.... It's going to feel like January again this week. Please make sure to send your student in weather appropriate clothes!
• Background Checks for Field Trips - We are quickly approaching field trip season. Please make sure that you have a current background check on file if you plan to attend. Background checks are good for six years. Some people began getting theirs in the spring of 2019. Feel free to e-mail cfuthey@mc-wildcats.org or rhans@mc-wildcats.org to find out when yours expire.
• Preschool Screening Save the Date: March 18th
• Kindergarten Screening Save the Date: April 10th

Mark Your Calendar:

January 16th - 2nd Quarter Growth Parade

January 21st - JBE StuCo Change the World Day

January 23rd - PTO EVENT 6:00-7:30 “Me & My Guy”

January 27th-30th - Great Kindness Challenge Week

February 2nd - Science Fair

February 6th - Larry Richards Club Meeting 3:35

February 13th - 3rd Qtr Mid-Term Progress Reports sent home

February 13th - Valentine’s Parties 2:30 pm

February 18th - JBE StuCo Change the World Day

February 22nd - PTO Spring Carnival 11:00-2:00

You are invited to join us at 8:05 in the JBE Gym to celebrate our students 2nd quarter growth! We have a lot to celebrate and are excited to share it with you! See you there!

JBE girls are welcome to join us on January 23rd with their special guy (dad, uncle, grandpa, neighbor or other trusted adult) for our PTO dance and game night. The event is in the JBE gym from 6:30-8:00. There is no cost. Light snacks will be provided. Thank you to our awesome PTO for hosting this event for our young ladies.

Join the fun as JBE participates in “The Great Kindness Challenge” from Tuesday, January 27th through Friday, January 30th. Our theme this year is “Be the Reason Someone Smiles.” Kindness Week is an event which takes place around the world! We hope this week will teach our students about the benefits of being kind to both ourselves and others. We will have many fun opportunities to celebrate Kindness at school! Kindness Week is sponsored by the JBE Student Council.

Spirit Days - January 27th - 30th

• Tuesday - Shine Bright - Wear Bright Colors

• Wednesday - Cozy Kindness Day - Wear PJs

• Thursday - Hats Off for Kindness - Wear Your Favorite Hat - We will collect spare change (like a Change the World Day) for the MCR-II Bright Light Scholarship program.

• Friday - Teamwork Day – Wear Your Favorite Team or School Spirit Shirt

Kindness Bingo - 1 card per student

• Each student will bring home their Bingo Card on Tuesday, January 27th

• When a student completes a traditional bingo (vertical, horizontal or diagonal) they will bring their completed bingo card to the office and choose a lollipop from the lollipop tree! In addition, each student completing their Kindness BingoCard will have their name posted on the wall outside the office.

These Future Wildcat forms are coming home in Friday Folders. Help us identify our Future Wildcats so we can plan and prepare to welcome into our JBE Family.

Mark Your Calendars for our upcoming Preschool and Kindergarten Screenings. Keep an eye out for more information about how to register your student for screening!

JBE Student Council is hosting Change the World Day on Wednesday, January 21st. Students are encourage to bring a donation and wear a hat or Wildcat Gear. All donations will go to Wings of Hope.

Please let your student's classroom teacher know as soon as possible if you are planning to attend the party. Friendship parties will be held on Friday, February 13th from 2:30-3:30. We ask that no younger siblings attend the parties. Students are welcome to bring Valentines to exchange within their classroom during the party. We have a full day of learning planned leading up to the parties. Front doors will open promptly at 2:30 pm for room guests that have RSVP'd.

****PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU SEND VALENTINES TO SCHOOL FOR YOUR STUDENT THAT GLASS AND BALLOONS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ON THE BUS. STUDENTS WILL BE INVITED DOWN TO SEE THEIR DELIVERY, IT WILL STAY IN THE OFFICE AND THEY MAY TAKE IT HOME AT THE END OF THE DAY.

Can you please help us make the PTO Carnival possible? Our officers cannot do it alone.

We need volunteers to help make this event successful. You DO NOT have to come up with a game, just sign up to work it. Everything will be ready for you. It takes a village and we need you in ours. JBE PTO needs your help!

Can you donate a silent auction item by February 13th? Would you like to be a shirt sponsor by February 13th? Can you work a shift at the Carnival on February 22nd? Not interested in helping in those ways? How about making a Simple Donation to our PTO? We promise to put the funds towards our JBE students!

Contact the JBE Office, a PTO Officer or sign up on this sheet. We can't wait to enjoy Food, Games, and Fun with you at this good old-fashioned family fun event.

Mark your calendars for Sunday, February 22nd from 11am-2pm in the JBE Gym. Volunteers can be parents, grandparents, community members, high school students, etc. We appreciate all the help we can get!

We appreciate your support and generosity in helping our PTO provide field trips, shirts, classroom supplies, fun and so much more to our students and staff. Please share and tag anyone who you feel would be interested in attending the carnival or supporting the JBE PTO!

It’s time to order your child’s 2025–2026 yearbook! This is your opportunity to capture and keep the special memories, friendships, and milestones from this school year.

Jonesburg Elementary
Deadline to order is 03/25/2026
Yearbooks start at $16.00

Visit our school’s store to order: https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/jonesburgelementary

Purchasing a yearbook not only gives your student a keepsake they’ll treasure for years to come but also supports our school’s programs and events throughout the year. Thank you for supporting our school and helping us celebrate another year of memories at Jonesburg Elementary.

Please do not "park" in the morning drop-off line and get out to walk your student to the door, come talk to staff, etc. If you need to get out of your car, please park and walk up to ensure that the line can continue to move smoothly. If your student tends to take a little longer to unload, please pull up past the powercat so the line will continue to flow safely and smoothly. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation with our efforts to maintain the safety of all riders.

Please DO NOT block the handicapped accessible parking spots. We have several people that need those spots and have been unable to use them because they are blocked.

If you are not the one who picks up your student, please inform your designee of these important procedures.

**Reminder from the handbook**

Recess is scheduled for children to take a break from school studies. Every effort is made for children to have recess outside. All students are expected to go outside for recess as weather permits. Appropriate clothing should be worn according to the weather conditions. If students do not have appropriate clothing, every effort will be given to provide children with clothing from the nurse’s office. A student must have written or a medical excuse for an extended excuse from recess. In the event that weather conditions are not conducive to outside play, children will have an indoor recess period. The guidelines for indoor recess are when outside temperatures are 20 degrees or less or the outside temperature when combined with the wind chill factor of 20 degrees or less. If the heat index is 100 degrees or above, students will remain inside during recess.

iReady Diagnostic Mid-Year Testing

January 13th - 16th (generally only two days of this window)

End Of Year iReady - May 12th - 15th

MAP Test (Tentative)3rd grade MAP

- ELA April 22 (Wednesday)

-Math April 23 (Thursday)

5th grade MAP

-ELA April 28 (Tuesday)

-Math April 29 (Wednesday)

-Science April 30 (Thursday)

4th grade MAP

-ELA May 5 (Tuesday)

-Math May 6 (Wednesday)

-Writing May 7 (Thursday)

If you are interested in helping, please reach out to Ms. Krattli and she will connect you with our PTO officers. THANK YOU!

Upcoming PTO Dates: WE NEED HELP PLANNING AND HOSTING THESE EVENTS. Please mark your calendar and watch for sign ups in the near future!

• Me & Guy Night is Friday January 23rd from 6:00 -7:30.

• PTO Spring Carnival is Sunday February 22nd from 11-2pm

• Family Fun Night on March 10th 6:00 pm PTO meeting after @ 7:15

1. We encourage you to fill out a Free & Reduced Meal application to see if you qualify.

2. If you do not qualify and your student eats meals at school, the fees are as follows:

1. Full price breakfast - $3.30

2. Full price lunch - $3.70

3. Reduced price breakfast - $0.30

4. Reduced price lunch - $0.40

3. Extra milk and milk break costs $0.50 per student no matter the free and reduced status.

4. Students are not allowed to charge more than $10. If your student owes more than $10 then they may be offered an alternative meal in lieu of the daily lunch choice.

5. Please send in meal money in a labeled envelope. If you are interested, there is an option to pay online through the online parent portal.

6. Past due balances will be sent home most Friday’s and texted to you..

7. District phone reminders for balances under $5 will begin soon. You are welcome to send in money or pay online at any time.

8. As always, if you have any questions, please call the Jonesburg Elementary Office. 833-662-6228 ext 4101.

We have partnered with USAgain to collect clothes and shoes. This company will pay us 2 cents for every pound collected and will plant a tree (somewhere, not on our property) for every full bin. The bins are located on the southwest corner of our building. We will start spreading the word to the community soon and hope it will help the earth and raise a bit of money for our donation account.

Jonesburg Elementary friends, family & community our Amazon Wish Lists are available if you are interested in supporting a classroom(s) at Jonesburg Elementary. Our lists primarily consist of wishes and wants to enhance our space(s). Our district and community do a great job of supporting our needs. Thank you for considering supporting our wishlists. We will share these lists periodically throughout the year.

If you do choose to purchase something and want to ship it to JBE, the address is 106 Smith Road, Jonesburg, MO 63351.

We know we are blessed with a very supportive community at JBE and we appreciate you more than you know! Your continued support makes our job much easier. Thank you for loving our students as much as we do!

Kindergarten - Rhonda Vicente -

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1st Grade - Cathy Weatherford - https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2TKZN214YZZ5N?ref_=list_d_wl_lfu_nav_4

2nd Grade - Mya Loehrer - https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1BIY6HTBCEJMA?ref_=wl_share

3rd Grade - Amanda Davis -

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4th Grade - Paige Hillebrand- https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1FI1OJ0GBX5KG?ref_=wl_share

4th Grade - Kristin Scott - https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2PHSOFOBPAWEC?ref_=wl_share

5th Grade - Jenna Fitzgerald - https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3VXNB86O1EX7E?ref_=wl_share

Preschool/Title 1 Reading - Jeanette Ventimiglia- https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2SMPG594T7916?ref_=wl_share

SPED - Keri Rhodes -

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Interventionist - Sheridan Temperly - https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/17YD3MEET7V7A?ref_=wl_share

Library - Angel Davis - https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2AM109RDP0YY7?ref_=wl_share

Art - Jessica Davis - https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/TA4634V2O3Z0?ref_=wl_share

Music - Bailey Mabry- https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/dl/invite/8Rr7JPxPv3RFOYpfc2Zo3Pr6hVC5JTu9FFjreV7bEGi6t7GKXQAlATnJiKxLct-UJlt32CiE8_-vkbhJzRv3v7i5j5eudgBYsCCqnw?ref_=wl_share

Counselor - Lacy Gambill - https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/NYMZPJ764ZM9?ref_=list_d_wl_lfu_nav_4

Principal - Ms. Krattli - https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/36APJNI5SJJFT?ref_=wl_share

IF you have not filled out an NRG application and would like to do so, please get a form from Nurse Amanda, Mrs. Chris or Mrs. Rachel.