Jonesburg Elementary News

November 14, 2022

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

• Pictures for Cafeteria - We would like to celebrate the great things our students are doing outside of school. If your student has an accomplishment or activity they are part of and proud of, please e-mail a school-appropriate picture to Mrs. Rachel Hans our JBE Lunch Clerk at rhans@mc-wildcats.org and she will show their picture on the slideshow for a few days.
• Mark Your Calendar for Upcoming Dates -
  
• 4th & 5th Grade Gardening -LAST ONE THIS WEDNESDAY, November 16th
• Math Club - JBE Math Club will meet every Thursday from 3:35-4:10
• November 15th-18th - Larry Richards Club Food Drive
  
• November 16th - Menu Change - Chicken Patty Day (No Turkey)
• Monday, November 21st - MONDAY SCHOOL
• Monday, November 21st - 4th & 5th Grade Academic Bowl at MCE
• Tuesday, November 22nd - ATTENTION: Menu change due to the Thanksgiving Feast we will only have 3 options. Turkey Feast, Popcorn Chicken Munchable and PB&J.
• November 22nd - 2nd Qtr Mid Term
  
• November 23rd-28th - Thanksgiving Break
• November 29th - Classes Resume
  
• December 1st & 2nd - JBE Dental Days
• December 2nd - 2nd Quarter Mid-Terms Sent Home
  
• December 2nd - Jonesburg Lighted Parade
  
• December 6th - 9th - JBE PTO Santa Shop
  
• December 7th - Christmas Concert
  
• December 14th - JBE Preschool Christmas Program 3:00 in Gym
  
• December 19th - MONDAY SCHOOL - School in Session**Friday Specials
  
• December 22nd - End of 2nd Qtr/1st Semester and last Day of School before break
  
• December 23rd - January 3rd - Christmas Break for Students
  
• January 4th - Classes Resume
• May 12th - JBE Field Day has moved to May 12th from May 19th due to the change in graduation date.

As winter approaches, the Montgomery County School District wants to inform our parents and staff about what takes place when winter weather does arrive. The Montgomery County School District watches the weather very closely in winter. On nights when the weather is forecasted to cause any issues that might impact the safety of our students arriving at school, we are actively assessing the situation by 4:30 a.m. If we can determine school closings the night before, we will let you know about it when the decision is made.

Snow or Ice Events

Closing or releasing school early due to weather is a decision that is not made lightly. There are many implications, so the district works to ensure we are making the best decision possible based on the information we have. The start of school may be closed if conditions are considered to be dangerous. Here is how we make the decision:

• We review the predicted weather patterns through various weather websites and news outlets.

• We review information from the National Weather Service.

• We look closely at the timing of the snow/ice, how much is predicted, how it will impact getting students to/from school, and what type of wind conditions may occur.

• We work closely with our bus service when making this decision. The district Superintendent and bus service owner drive roads in our district to review their conditions.

• We are constantly conversing with other superintendents in neighboring school districts to compare reports.

How You'll Be Notified

• We will post the closing on our District Website.

• We will also post the closing on our District’s Facebook page

• We will use our electronic messaging system (Apptegy/Thrillshare) to contact families about the change in the school schedule.

• Local media (T.V. and Radio Stations) will also be contacted

We will again be hosting the JBE Larry Richards Club Food Drive from November 15th - 18th. If you can, please consider sending in non-perishable items this week to help others in our community.

Bust out your PJ's or Hat and bring in a donation to help support the Jonesburg Lighted Parade!

The weather is beginning to change. Please make sure that your students are dressed appropriately for the weather. Fresh air and exercise are good for our students so we go outside if we can. Our handbook states that we will go outside unless outside temperatures are 20 degrees or less or the outside temperature when combined with the wind chill factor is 20 degrees or less.

As some of you may know, Mrs. Cathy Weatherford, one of our first-grade teacher's husband was recently diagnosed with lymphoma. We have had several people reach out asking how they can help. The Weatherford family resides near Silex and we wanted to share this opportunity with you as a way to show your support.

If you know Mrs. Weatherford, my guess would be that words like kind-hearted, giving and caring come to your mind. Please join our JBE Family in showing her family your support through your thoughts and actions in their time of need. As always, support can look many ways including a kind smile, a nice note or another gesture of giving.

Please send Coach Rodgers your healing vibes as she will be undergoing back surgery this Wednesday, November 16th. She will be out from November 16th through Winter Break. She hopes to be back in her classroom in January. Beth Cobb will be her long-term sub and will be at JBE most Wednesday mornings and Fridays.

Mrs. Chris is back in the office from her medical leave. She is feeling well and very happy to be back and we are happy to have her back. She has taken over the lead secretary position and Mrs. Rachel Hans is serving us as our lunch clerk.

The Montgomery County R-II Science Fair will be on Thursday, January 12, 2023. Students interested in participating in the Science Fair this year will need to contact Mrs. Angel Davis (JBE Librarian) to get a Science Fair packet. Science Fair permission forms are due back to school by Friday, December 2nd. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Angel Davis.

Don't forget to return your Big Smile Missouri form if you would like your student to be seen. Permission forms are due back to school by Tuesday, November 22.

Thanksgiving Break is quickly approaching. We have MONDAY SCHOOL on Monday, November 21st and it is a Wednesday Specials. We DO NOT have school Wednesday, November 23rd - Monday, November 28th.

JBE is selling Wildcat Spirit Wear as a building fundraiser. The first orders were sent home with students on Friday. Other orders will be delivered early this week.

Order forms were available in past Friday Folders as well as on Facebook, our website and by following the link. There are eight designs to choose from. Color images of the design are pictured above.

ALL SHIRTS WILL BE GILDAN

Second sale order and money due November 29th, shirts delivered by Christmas Break

JBE Spirt Wear Order Form

You can pay via check, cash or on our new online webstore linked below.

JBE Spirt Wear Webstore Payment Link

We are going to celebrate the full capability of our new cafeteria tables with a JBE Family Thanksgiving Feast! We plan to have all the tables down ALL students and staff can be seated in the cafeteria at the same time. Students will sit with their class comrade class and enjoy the feast and festivities. It certainly won't be a silent night, but we hope it is a wonderful celebration of all we have to be thankful for!

ATTENTION: Menu change on Tuesday, November 22nd! Because of the Thanksgiving Feast we will only have 3 options. Turkey Feast, Popcorn Chicken Munchable and PB&J. As always, students are also welcome to bring their own lunch!

Our JBE PTO will again be hosting Santa's Workshop for our students who wish to buy presents for their loved ones. This is NOT a fundraiser, all items will be $1! Our PTO wants to provide a way for students to do some shopping on their own this holiday season.

Santa's Workshop will be open December 6th-9th (or while supplies last). IF you wish to send money for your student to shop, please send it in a labeled envelope. It is also helpful if you send a "shopping list" with your student. It helps them remember who they need to buy gifts for when they do their shopping.

If you are interested in helping please sign up on the link below. If you have questions, please contact a PTO officer or e-mail jkrattli@mc-wildcats.org and I will connect you with an officer.

2022 JBE PTO Santa Shop Sign Up

Fundraiser Opportunity - Imo's Card Sales coming just in time for Christmas

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

-PTO Meeting - January 5th at 5:30

- Me and My Gal - January 27th

- Me and My Guy - February 24th

- PTO Meeting - March 16th 7:15

- PTO Carnival and 5K - March 25th

Jonesburg Elementary will again be celebrating a December to Remember. Last year we were blessed with very generous donations by JBE families and community members. If you are interested in donating, please let Ms. Krattli know by e-mailing jkrattli@mc-wildcats.org or calling 833-662-6228 ext 4103 or by sending in a donation in a labeled envelope - checks can be made to JBE. Below are our spirit days if your student would like to participate.

11/30 - Run Rudolph Run - Wear Work Out Clothes

12/1 - Winter Wonderland Day - Wear Blue and White

12/2 - Festive Sweater Day for the Lighted Parade

12/6 - Candy Cane Day - Wear red and white

12/7 - Dress for the Christmas Program

12/8 - Christmas Stocking Day- Wear your favorite socks

12/9 - Plaid Tidings to You - Wear Your Favorite Plaid

12/13 - Don't be a Grinch. Wear your favorite holiday color, hat, headband or antlers.

12/14 - Change the World Day - Wear a Hat or Duct Tape and Donate to the Helen Reagan Cancer Fund

12/15 - Wild for Santa - Wear Animal Prints or Wildcat Clothes

12/16 - Holiday Hustle - Wear Comfy/Athletic Clothes for the Pink Out Game

12/19 - Make Santa Smile Like Rudolph Did - Wear red or reindeer gear

12/20 - Baby It's Cold Outside - Bundle up in your favorite workout gear.

12/21 - Shine bright like a Christmas tree with lights, garland, glitter or bright colors

12/22 - Twas the Night Before Christmas - PJ Day

It's almost time! Our JBE Christmas Concert is coming up on Wednesday, December 7th. The concert will be held at Jonesburg Elementary in our gym. This year ALL grade levels, K-5 will be performing at the following times on the same night. K-1st will be singing at 6:00, 2nd-3rd will be singing at 6:45, and 4th-5th will be singing at 7:30. We will also be offering a matinee performance at the following times. K-1st will be singing at 1:00, 2nd-3rd will be singing at 1:45, and 4th-5th will be singing at 2:30. As always, all plans are subject to change, but at this time the events will not be ticketed.

This year we will be setting up an Art Gallery in the secondary hallway, giving you a visual treat as you stroll down to the photo backdrop area. Just as in a real gallery the student artists have the option to sell their work! The artists will get to experience the real world connection of selling pieces in a gallery, with the gallery and the student both profiting from the sale (all proceeds will go towards the purchase of things to enhance the art curriculum). We welcome you to view their work and support our budding artists with purchases of art that catches your eye! We are excited to share our students’ talents with you and look forward to seeing you at your student's performance.

As always, every grade level has a theme, and we encourage students to dress accordingly.

Kindergarten - Santa (Wear Red/White) Santa hat provided by PTO

1st Grade - Reindeer (Wear Brown) Antlers provided by PTO

2nd Grade - Snowman (Wear White) Scarves provided by Linda Krattli

3rd Grade - Giving Gifts (Wear Dress Clothes)

4th Grade - Merry Christmas (Wear Dress Clothes)

5th Grade - Around The World (Wear Dress Clothes)

Several years ago the Montgomery City Kiwanis started a mini grant program, and other community organizations quickly began supporting the program. This year we are able to award fourteen grants, worth $250 each, to assist teachers with specific projects. All teachers in Montgomery County R-II and Immaculate Conception School are able to submit applications in the fall. The grant program is supported financially by many local civic clubs including: Montgomery City Kiwanis, Jonesburg Lions, Jonesburg Optimist, Jonesburg Lady Lioness, Montgomery City Lions, and Montgomery County Rotary.

Congratulations to Mrs. Ventimiglia, Mrs. Temperly and Ms. Parmalee.

Thank you to our JBE Student Council and Veterans Day committee for planning a wonderful program to honor our veterans. We had many students share their writings about why they think veterans are heroes, our student body sang the National Anthem and You're a Grand Old Flag and our student council presented a donation check to our VFW. Follow the link to hear our JBE students singing You're A Grand Old Flag.

Ms. Kinzey Ebker wrote, “Veterans are heroes. They risk their lives. Without them we may not be here. They are like a big ball of bubble wrap that protects us. Just like the National Anthem says, we are the land of the free because of the brave. So when you see a veteran, thank them for their sacrifice and our freedom.” So, thank you to all of our veterans, thank you for your service and thank you for investing in our students!

This year we are really focusing on Growth at JBE and we are going to try something new. On November 4th, we will be hosting our first Growth Parade of the year. Our teachers have been talking to students about the importance of stretching ourselves and growing. Each student will help choose what growth they want to celebrate and make a sign to carry in the parade.

Parents are invited to sit in the gym bleachers and watch the parade. The parade starts at 8:05 on November 4th.

THANK YOU to all of the parents who brought in food for our staff at parent-teacher conferences. We appreciate your love and support.

As you may know, we have a new math curriculum resource. Mrs. Mallon found this resource and thought it might be helpful for our families. New Math Curriculum Resource Family & Community Overview If you have any questions, please contact your student's teacher or Mrs. Mallon.

Jonesburg Elementary School PARENTS! Connect to Jonesburg Elementary School using Artsonia to receive important updates on your child's art classroom activity.

Use your camera to scan this code above or you can also browse www.artsonia.com/parents and enter this Parent Code 3PBJJHKD

Monday Nov. 21 = Wednesday Special Schedule

Monday Dec. 19 = Friday Special Schedule

Monday April 3rd = Friday Special Schedule

Monday May 22nd = Thursday Special Schedule

Recess time is very important for our students' bodies and brains. When it is possible, we take them outside. The weather is changing and it is getting cooler outside. Please make sure you are sending your student with clothes or jackets appropriate for the weather. Also, it is much easier to return lost items if their is name in them. Please consider labeling your students' jackets.

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 Meal Reminder

1. Meals are not free for everyone this year.

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

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

1. Full price breakfast - $2.85

2. Full price lunch - $3.25

3. Reduced price breakfast - $0.30

4. Reduced price lunch - $0.40

4. Extra milk and milk break costs $0.45 per student no matter the free and reduced status.

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

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

7. Past due balances will be sent home most Friday’s.

8. District phone call reminders for balances under $5 will begin soon. You are welcome to send in money at any time.

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

10. We will have a drawing on Friday, September 9th for all students whose families turned in a Free & Reduced Lunch application at any of the MCR2 buildings this school year.

This is a reminder that only students & staff will be allowed in the building during morning drop-off time. The entrance by the powercat will be open at 7:30. The drop-off line is for people to pull up, drop off and drive away. You are welcome to walk your student to the front door. If you wish to get out with your student, please park in a spot to do so. Parking in the drop-off line creates confusion and is not safe for our students.

It is important that you have a consistent routine for your child to follow at the end of each day. If you need to make a change to your child’s normal routine you must send a note with your child in the morning.

In an emergency, you may call, but you MUST speak to a secretary before 2pm. Do not leave a message on the school answering service. The answering service is to report absences only, and it is not checked throughout the day. ONLY call in the event of an emergency. A note should be sent if you know in advance of a schedule change.

We will not make any changes after 2pm. Our goal is to get every student safely to their correct destination at the end of each day. We need your help to make sure this happens.

Help us recognize the great things happening at MCR2 by filling out the Wildcat Award Nomination Form when you notice a staff member doing great things!

The district will be recognizing our outstanding staff members again this year with monthly Wildcat Awards, and at the end of the year reception. Please nominate as many of our staff as you wish for a Wildcat Award.

Like last year, Wildcat Awards will be given each month and all nominees will receive their notes at our end of the year celebration!

Check out the MCR-II web store! This will be a great way to pay fees and make other purchases this school year. To pay for lunch online, you will continue to do it the way you have in the past. https://mc-wildcats.revtrack.net/

Mark your calendar for the first Wednesday of the month. Frumpy Joe's has generously offered to donate 10% of their sales to Jonesburg Elementary! We are very thankful for the continued support we get from our awesome community! Thank you to Frumpy Joe's for thinking of our students!

Frumpy Joe's has donated over $1000 since they began this program! We appreciate their support!

The 2022-2023 MCR-II School Calendar has been approved. Please note that the last day of school for the 2022-2023 will be a 12:30 P.M. early out.

***Note the edit of Graduation Day - The calendar was revised at the 9.8.22 Board of Education meeting.

Don't forget that your student can log onto their Moby Max account from home as well as school. If you need your student's login information, please contact your student's teacher.

This online remediation and practice program is one way that we can continue closing the gap on lost information from last spring.

The Box Tops program has made it easier to collect Box Tops and support your school. Download the Box Tops App, select Jonesburg Elementary (our zip code is 63351), then scan your receipt after you go shopping. No more clipping and saving. You can track our progress on the app. We appreciate your support!

You can find the most up to date breakfast and lunch menus on the district website on the left side by clicking on the green box that says school menus. Make sure you choose Jonesburg Elementary! You can also click on this link to see the menus.

The Montgomery County R-II Schoolwide Program Plan is available for parents, staff and community members upon request. If you are interested in viewing MCR-II, Jonesburg Elementary, or Montgomery City Elementary’s Schoolwide Program Plan please contact Mrs. Jocelyn Schluss, Assistant Superintendent, at (573)564-2278 or jschluss@mc-wildcats.org. A copy can be printed and mailed, or instructions to access online can be shared.

November 15th - 18th - Larry Richards Club Food Drive

November 16th - JBE StuCo Change the World Day - PJ Day for the Jonesburg Lighted Parade

November 17th - Counseling Advisory Meeting - 7:30 am MCE

November 21st - MONDAY SCHOOL - School is in Session - Wednesday Specials

November 21st -JBE 4th & 5th Grade Academic Bowl Contest at MCE

November 22nd - 2nd Qtr Mid Term

November 23rd - November 28th - Thanksgiving Break

November 28th - December 3rd - MCR2 Basketball Tournament @MCMS and MCHS

November 29th - Classes resume

November 29th - End of Month Assembly

December 1st & 2nd - JBE Dental Days

December 2nd - 2nd Qtr Mid-Term Progress Reports sent home

December 2nd - Jonesburg Lighted Parade

December 6th-9th - JBE PTO Christmas Shop (in library)

December 7th - JBE Christmas Program - Matinee K-1st 1:00, 2nd-3rd 1:45, 4th & 5th 2:30. Evening Performance K-1st 6:00, 2nd-3rd 6:45, 4th & 5th 7:30

December 9th - Student Council Ice Cream Sales $1

December 14th - JBE StuCo Change the World Day

December 14th - JBE Preschool Christmas Program 3:00

December 19th - MONDAY SCHOOL - School in Session**Friday Specials

December 20th - End of Month Assembly

December 22nd - Winter Party with Teachers in the afternoon

December 22nd - End of 2nd Qtr/1st Semester

December 22nd - Last Day of School before the break - Full Day

December 23rd - January 3rd - Christmas Break for Students

January 3rd - Staff Work Day 9-3

January 4th - Classes Resume

January 5th - JBE PTO Meeting 5:30

January 6th - 2nd Qtr Report Cards sent home

January 6th - 3rd Qtr AMI sent home

January 6th - PBIS Bootcamp

January 6th - Student Council Ice Cream Sales $1

January 9th - Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

January 9th - PD Day Monday

January 12th - MCR2 Science Fair

January 13th - 2nd Quarter Growth Parade

January 18th - JBE StuCo Change the World Day

January 27th- JBE Boys PTO “Me & My Gal” Game Night 6:00

January 23rd-27th - Great Kindness Challenge Week

January 31st - End of Month Assembly

February 3rd - Student Council Ice Cream Sales $1

February 6th - PD Day

February 6th - 10th - School Counselor Appreciation Week

February 8th - 3rd Qtr Mid-Term

February 14th - Friendship Parties 2:30 pm

February 15th - JBE Science Day

February 15th - JBE StuCo Change the World Day

February 17th - 3rd Qtr Mid-Term Progress Reports sent home

February 22nd - School Bus Driver Appreciation Day

February 22nd - Group Picture Day

February 23rd - Administrator’s Meeting 9am

February 23rd - Counseling Advisory Meeting 5:00 pm at MS

February 24th - JBE PTO Girls “Me & My Guy” Dance Night 6:30

February 28th - End of Month Assembly

March 3rd - Student Council Ice Cream Sales $1

March 5th - 12th - School Board Appreciation Week

March 9th - JBE Spring Pictures

March 10th-17th - JBE Book Fair

March 10th - Missouri Read-In Day

March 10th - One Book One Community Kick Off

March 13th - PD Monday

March 14th - JBE Family Fun Night - 6:00

March 14th - JBE PTO Meeting - 7:15

March 15th - JBE StuCo Change the World Day

March 17th - End of 3rd Qtr

March 22nd - JBE Preschool Screening

March 24th - 3rd Qtr Report Cards sent home

March 24th - 4th Qtr AMI menus sent to parents

March 25th - PTO Spring Carnival & 5K

March 28th - End of Month Assembly

March 31st - 3rd Quarter Growth Parade

April 3rd - MONDAY School - Friday Specials

April 4th- School Librarian Appreciation Day

April 5th - Paraprofessional Appreciation Day

April 6th - Student Council Ice Cream Sales $1

April 6th - JBE Kindergarten Screening

April 7th - NO SCHOOL

April 17th -21st - Volunteer Appreciation Week

April 19th - JBE StuCo Change the World Day

April 21st - 4th Qtr Mid-Term

April 24th - Possible Snow Day Make-Up

April 25th - - End of Month Assembly

April 26th - Administrative Professionals Day

April 28th - 4th Qtr Mid-Term Progress Reports sent home

April 28th - Delores Miller Young Authors Day

May 1st - School Principal’s Day

May 1st - 5th - Teacher Appreciation Week

May 5th - School Lunch Hero Day

May TBD - Special Olympics

May 5th - K-2 Ag Safety Day

May 5th - Student Council Ice Cream Sales $1

May 10th - School Nurse Appreciation Day

May 12th - JBE Field Day

May 17th - JBE StuCo Change the World Day

May 19th - MCHS Graduation

May 22nd - MONDAY School **Thursday Specials

May 22nd - JBE 5th Grade Celebration

May 23rd - JBE Career Day

May 24th- JBE EOY K-4th Awards

May 24th - Last Day of School/End of 4th Qtr **Early Out Dismissal

May 30th - June 23rd - Summer School