John Muir Parent Newsletter
Winter Edition
Dear Muir Families,
Dear JME Families,
As the snowflakes start to fall and the hot chocolate begins to flow, we can't help but feel the magic of the winter season!
At John Muir Elementary, we're excited to share in the joy and wonder of this special time of year with your family. From festive festivities to cozy classroom activities, we have a whole host of fun and engaging experiences planned for your child. We also have some reminders, please re-read them below.
As we dive into the winter season, we invite you to join us in making this a holiday season to remember. Whether you're a fan of snowmen, sledding, or sipping hot cocoa by the fire, we hope you'll find ways to get into the holiday spirit with your child. Please see our winter flyers and events below.
Stay warm, cozy, and connected with us throughout the winter season. We can't wait to share in the joy and wonder of it all with you and your family!
Warmest Wishes,
John Muir Elementary
Reminders
β°Please make note that school starts at 8:00AM. Please make arrangements to make sure your students are on time. The gates cafeteria opens at 7:30-7:55 for breakfast. Students arriving into class after 8:00 will be marked tardy. Please also make sure to drive safely! Use the crosswalks, loops, or park on the street when dropping off and picking up. We want to keep our students and families safe. Please drive slow and follow all street signs.
πPlease do not bring sugary treats to the office. We know it is the holidays but there are not food items allowed on campus. For birthday celebrations please bring goodie bags with pencils or small school supplies if you wish to bring items for other students.
π²Please remember to report all absences on the absence line or email Alejandraperez@antiochschools.net within 48 hours of the absence. Also if you are planning to be absent and wish to do an independent study to excuse absences, please request the Independent Study with your teacher and notify the office 2 weeks in advance.
π₯ͺPlease note that the office is trying to minimize classroom disruptions. Please make sure your student has all items before they arrive at school. If parents drop items off (water bottles, instruments, homework, etc.) teachers will be emailed and students will check for their items at recess and or lunch to get their items.
πReminder: Parent/guardians and non-AUSD staff are not allowed on AUSD school campuses. Please note for all visitors/ chaperones on campus we have a new check in system called Visitor Aware and must be approved by teacher and principal prior to visit. There is more information at the bottom of this smore.
Bell Schedule
Students of the Month
Click on the image below to see our Students of the Month for August!! Great job Trailblazers!!!
Important Events
Dual Immersion Parent Meeting
Dual Immersion Parent Meeting
This meeting is to review our DI committees and Latino Literacy Project. This meeting will take place in the cafeteria. There will be snacks, crafts, and Santa!
Our Latino Literacy Project is looking for 10-20 families of English Language Learners to participate in a 10 week program. Families will come to our library every Tuesday for 10 weeks to discuss books written in Spanish and English. We will learn literacy skills, create projects, and make memories. Food will be provided as well. If you are interested, please sign up here or come to our parent meeting this Wednesday!
Wednesday, Dec 11, 2024, 04:30 PM
John Muir Elementary School, Greystone Drive, Antioch, CA, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Book Fair
Our book fair is this week! If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up here!
As a reminder, book fair volunteers will receive a 20% discount on book fair items.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EA8AE2AAAF5C52-53380361-winter#/
JME Winter Concert
John Muir Winter Concert
John Muir's 4th and 5th graders who participate in instrumental, will be performing Tuesday December 17th! We are excited to see what great progress our students have made!
Tuesday, Dec 17, 2024, 07:00 PM
John Muir Elementary School, Greystone Drive, Antioch, CA, USA
Winter Break
Friday December 20th is a MINIMUM DAY!!! School will resume January 8th!
JME PTA
PTA NEWS
December 2024
Winter Festival βοΈ
ποΈ Date: Friday, December 19
Details for this fun winter celebration are coming soon. Stay tuned for updates!
February 2025
Glow-in-the-Dark Valentineβs Day Dance π
ποΈ Date: Friday, February 14
β° Time: TBD
π Location: John Muir Elementary Cafeteria
Save the date for a glow-themed dance party to celebrate Valentineβs Day! (Date may be subject to change)
Stay updated on all these events by visiting the JME PTA CheddarUp Home Page for sign-ups, details, and more!
Reminder: Our next General Association PTA Meeting is on October 15th in the Library or via Zoom! We look forward to seeing you there!
PTA Winter Wonderland
π’ JME PTA Winter Wonderland is Coming!
Join us for our Winter Festival on Thursday, December 19th, 2024, from 5 PM to 8 PM at John Muir Elementary! πβοΈ
β¨ Free Entry & Holiday Craft
π Concessions & Local Vendors: Perfect for holiday treats and shopping!
Find details for Volunteer Sign-up & Vendor Registration on our Cheddar-Up page:
https://heyjmepta.mycheddarup.com
We can't wait to see you there for an evening of festive fun! π π¨πͺ
Thanks!
Raheem Wright
President | John Muir Elementary PTA
πΎ 615 Greystone Dr, Antioch, CA 94509
π¨ ruwright@gmail.com
π§ heyjmepta@gmail.com
π± 415-572-5752
Thursday, Dec 19, 2024, 05:00 AM
John Muir Elementary School, Greystone Drive, Antioch, CA, USA
Nutrition Services
Resources for Parents
Visitor Aware
Please click on the Visitor Aware image for the Q & A information.