Ireland Elementary School

Tomorrow is the big day, and we are so excited to welcome our students back to Ireland Elementary School for another wonderful school year!

Our teachers and staff have been working hard to prepare classrooms, plan engaging learning experiences, and make sure everything is ready for our students. There is nothing quite like the excitement of the first day of school, and we can’t wait to see our hallways filled with smiling faces again!

As we begin a new year, we look forward to partnering with our families to make this a year filled with learning, growth, friendships, and lots of great memories. Thank you for trusting us with your children each day. We are truly lucky to have such an amazing school community.

Get those backpacks ready, set those alarms, and get a good night’s sleep — we’ll see everyone tomorrow morning!

Here’s to a fantastic 2026–2027 school year!

Ireland apparel can be purchased for your student and adults! Check our the store link below for more details. Make sure you click on the picture, as the items come in multiple colors!

Order here - https://irelandspiritstore2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/

All PreKindergarten, kindergarten, third grade, and NEW students to Ireland Elementary will be receiving a free green Ireland traditional t-shirt this year.

Orders are due August 25th. Samples will be at Open House for you to view!

If your child is a car line dismissal student, you will use your car line hanging card with a number on it. This number is the same as last year. Please display this car number when you arrive at school. We will be using an app to signal for your child to be dismissed from their classroom.

As always, we are going as fast as we can, so please have patience with us.

• DO NOT pass in the car line EVER. This is for the safety of the students.
• DO NOT drop off at the front of the school. If it is after 7:50 and you wrap around the back of the school and a sign is out that says, DOOR IS LOCKED, that is the only time it is okay to drop off at the front of the school in the morning.

Picture Day for Ireland Elementary School is scheduled for
Thursday, September 3rd

This event's Order Code is 0503ZFA

Order online at https://inter-state.com/order

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• August 11th - First Day of School for Students - 7:50 am

• School hours are 7:50AM -2:50PM. Students can arrive starting at 7:15AM. Students may not be dropped off prior to 7:15 AM. If you bring your child to school after 7:50 AM, you must escort them to the front doors.

• We are highly encouraging parents who are bringing their child to school to use the car drop-off drive. If you would like to walk your child in, you will have to say goodbye outside the front doors. It will get congested there as that is where the buses drop-off. We will keep students moving as much as we can. Many staff members will be at all drop-off locations to help students to their appropriate classrooms. Please trust us that we have your child's best well-being in mind at all times.

• All school supplies are provided by the PTO. Your child only needs a backpack, headphones, and a water bottle. Please write your child's name on all items.

• Please see nurse Brandi Stiles for prescription medicine intake. All medicine must be accompanied by a parent and include a physician’s prescription. Students are not allowed to transport medicine to school.

• VERY IMPORTANT- If your child's transportation changes, please notify the office with a note ASAP at iesoffice@gjcs.k12.in.us

Please email the office at iesoffice@gjcs.k12.in.us as soon as you know.

Parents of 4th and 5th grade students,

If your child is interested in trying out for the Ireland Elementary Spell Bowl Team this school year, below is the official competition word list.

Team selections and additional information about tryouts and practices will be shared soon. We look forward to another great Spell Bowl season!

Children don’t need perfection, they need connection! Parent Coaching is a FREE resource provided by our school district and Parent Guidance that connects you to regularly scheduled meetings with a coach, as well as content created by therapists. Parent Guidance is here to support you throughout the year with Parent Coaching.

Click here to register for ongoing support from a coach: https://cookcenter.info/coaching

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The following are steps being taken by GJCS to ensure the safe transportation of students on school buses.

• School buses have been cleaned prior to the start of school.
• Students must stay in their own seats and keep their hands to themselves.
• If behavior arises, students will have consequences.
• Students are required to ride only their assigned bus.

Please see the attachment below for FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.

Simply go to your Facebook account and click on the camera on your profile picture. Then, select "Add Frame" and search Ireland Elementary School. You will find several frame options. Choose the one that suits you well!

We have Facebook Frames for everyone - Parents, Supporters, Staff, and Students! If you want to support our corporation, search Greater Jasper to see more options.

We are PROUD of our school!

Thank you for taking the time to highlight a staff member when they exceed our expectations!

https://forms.gle/1esXb39qePbHW1uv8

Do you want to know a little more about our staff members? Would you like to know their favorite snack or muffin? What about their favorite store or candy?

I compiled a list at the beginning of the year for myself, and I thought it would be nice for you to know too!

Check out this link to view their favorites!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LNBa1DLyHFPSIUbk1jMurgLfXYtvefPnTIS6yKMLGPU/edit?usp=sharing

Menus can be found at this link - https://gjcs.nutrislice.com/menu/ireland-elementary-school

We have a school goal of $2,000. Let's do this!

If you would like a list of tutors in the area, please email Mrs. Bauer for the full list.

Link for more info on girl scouts: https://forms.gle/KoG2WqqF6mzdy5oDA

Email: sbauer@gjcs.k12.in.us
Website: https://www.gjcs.k12.in.us/3/home
Location: 2386 North 500 West, Jasper, IN, USA
Phone: (812)482-7751
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ireland-Elementary-School-482279435288092/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel&eid=ARAFiG3PHtLEmKAd5cDeCkiXQq9OSvT5IwdGN5thZayEwosa7K4OQKvDopYDB6ESEJzUS4NVtNa0lmoY