Jane Ryan Lion's Newsletter
September 19, 2025
Dear Jane Ryan Families,
As we wrap up another wonderful week at Jane Ryan, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Mrs. Flagg for leading our school in celebrating International Dot Day. This special event gave our students the chance to explore their creativity, embrace their individuality, and celebrate the importance of “making their mark.” The hallways and classrooms were filled with vibrant colors, inspiring activities, and joyful energy. Dot Day is always a reminder that every child has unique gifts to share, and Mrs. Flagg’s thoughtful planning and enthusiasm made the day both meaningful and memorable for all.
Looking ahead, we have a busy and exciting week coming up:
Tuesday, September 23rd – No School in observance of Rosh Hashanah.
Wednesday, September 24th at 7:30 PM – Our PTA Meeting will take place in the Jane Ryan Library. This is a wonderful opportunity to stay engaged, share your voice, and learn more about upcoming school events and initiatives.
Saturday, September 27th at 4:00 PM – We invite you to join us for the Father’s Club Back to School BBQ, held in the back of the school. This is always a highlight of our fall calendar, bringing families together to connect, enjoy good food, and strengthen the strong sense of community that makes Jane Ryan so special.
Thank you, as always, for your partnership and support. We are off to a fantastic start to the school year, and I am confident that the weeks ahead will be filled with even more learning, growth, and shared celebrations.
Warm regards,
Pat Horan
Principal
Fall Conferences:
Soon conferences will be upon us allowing time for teachers and families to meet and discuss your child's time at Jane Ryan. Below is a link to assist you in scheduling your time with your child's teacher. Conferences are on October 23nd or 28th, as well as November 6th. We know the staff looks forward to sharing the successes they have witnessed since the onset of the year.
Important Reminder: Walker Policy and Change of Dismissal Procedure:
Dear Parents and Guardians,
I want to take a moment to reinforce our expectations regarding student walkers and dismissal procedures. These protocols are in place first and foremost to ensure the safety of all children, as well as to keep our dismissal process orderly and efficient.
Walker Policy
If your child is designated as a walker, this means they are expected to travel between home and school entirely on foot. Please note that it is not permitted to park in the school lot and walk to the front doors to meet your child. Doing so is considered part of the carline procedure, not the walker procedure.
If you are driving to pick up your child, you must remain in your vehicle and follow the established carline. Parking and walking up to the building creates congestion, interrupts traffic flow, and most importantly, compromises student safety. Consistency in how children are dismissed helps us protect every student.
Changes to Dismissal Plans
If you need to adjust your child’s dismissal plan for any reason, all changes must be communicated to the main office no later than 12:00 PM. We understand that emergencies may occasionally arise, but we ask that changes be limited to only those situations that are absolutely necessary. Frequent or last-minute changes disrupt the dismissal process and create unnecessary confusion for staff and students.
Your cooperation is critical in helping us maintain a safe, efficient, and predictable dismissal process for every child at Jane Ryan. Thank you for your attention to these expectations and for your continued partnership in keeping our students safe.
Attention 5th Grade Parents:
Dear Parents,
The Trumbull Public Schools will be offering the option for parents to purchase Chromebook Insurance for grades 5-8 students as part of our 1:1 Device Insurance Program. Each student in grades 5-8 is issued a district managed Chromebook that is to be used as a tool to support their learning. Students are responsible for bringing their Chromebook from home to school each day and it is expected to be fully charged and available when needed during the school day. The 1:1 Device Insurance Program is designed to protect students and families in the event that the Chromebook issued to a student is stolen, damaged, or malfunctions due to no fault of the student. Students and parents may be charged for any damage resulting from intentional damage to the device caused by the student or for lost devices.
This program covers all accidental damage to the Chromebook or theft of the device subject to the following: $0 deductible for the first two occurrences per year and $50 deductible per occurrence thereafter. This coverage is effective for the duration of the school year. Insurance must be renewed annually.
The cost for the 2025-2026 school year is $25.00 per device, per child. If a family does not elect to purchase the insurance, the family will be responsible for the full cost of replacement parts plus labor or full replacement cost of the Chromebook if it can not be repaired. A typical repair for a screen replacement is approximately $85, which is why the district encourages parents to purchase the insurance to limit their liability in case of accidental damage to the device. Chromebook insurance does not cover intentional damage or lost devices, chargers or cases.
For additional information on the program please refer to Board of Education 5143.2 Student One-to-One Device Insurance Program. Families experiencing economic hardship may request a fee waiver by contacting the appropriate school administrator and following the process outlined in Board of Education 5138/Pay to Participate Policy.
Enrollment and payment for the 1:1 Device Insurance Program will be processed via the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. To purchase the insurance login to the Parent Portal, and select School Store>Technology>Chromebook Insurance on the left menu. Click here to access step-by-step instructions for adding the insurance and completing payment online.
Parents must elect the insurance no later than 9/30/2025.
The CHET Dream Big!
The CHET Dream Big! Competition launched on August 18! K-12 students in Connecticut have the opportunity to enter the Competition and be awarded a scholarship of up to $20,000 to help pay for their future education! Dream Big! is brought to you by the Connecticut State Treasurer’s Office as Trustee of the Connecticut Higher Education Trust (CHET).
This opportunity is for students and families to win contributions to their CHET 529 college savings plans!
This year, the state will be awarding $350,000 in CHET 529 College Savings Plan – Direct Plan (“CHET 529 Direct Plan”) account contributions to over 250 students in grades K-12 and technology prizes to schools. For the winning students, we will be awarding:
- Three prizes of $20,000
- 24 prizes of $5,000
- 240 prizes of $500
To enter, students are asked to answer a question by submitting a drawing or painting, essay, or video. Younger students will be asked to answer a question focusing on their future plans or a time they were inspired to do good, and older students will be asked about an experience or person that has impacted them and how that will influence their future goals.
Submissions must be uploaded by 11:59 p.m. on November 5. There is no cost to enter. For program details, rules and the entry process, visit: www.chetdreambig.com
Downloadable entry forms and flyers are available on the website as well.
Good luck to those of you that take advantage of this opportunity.
Volunteering in School:
As we move closer to the fall, please take the time to fill out the TPS volunteer form for the 2025-2026 school year. All individuals seeking to volunteer in the Trumbull Public Schools must fill out and sign this “School Volunteer Security Check” form prior to beginning volunteering. The form must be completed annually. No person whose name is listed on the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Child Abuse and Neglect Registry, or who is registered as a sex offender under state or federal law may, volunteer in any District schools. Failure to provide complete or provide accurate information on this “School Volunteer Security Check” form will disqualify an individual from volunteering in any District school. A volunteer is defined as an individual, other than an employee, who works with the students at any of the Trumbull Public Schools.
If you plan on volunteering, please fill out this form. Please keep in mind, every cell of this form needs a response in order to be processed. If a cell does not apply to you, please indicate N/A. We thank you in advance for volunteering! 😊
Spirit Wear Orders!
Below is the link to order your Jane Ryan spirit wear. Join us on our monthly Spirit Wear days and show your Jane Ryan Pride! Thank you to the PTA for organizing!
Survey: janeryan.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true
https://1stplacespiritwear.com/schools/CT/Trumbull/Jane+Ryan+Elementary+School
