Parent Newsletter

March 2024

Hello Families!

We hope you enjoyed your parent teacher conferences. It is hard to believe we only have a few more months left of school. However, we still have more learning and growing to do. Please make sure your students are adjusting to our new time change and are here at school on time.

We need your help. Traffic at drop off and dismissal can get crowded and hectic. Please drive safely, slowly and respectfully. We have a lot of students and we want our students and families to stay safe. If there are any immediate dangers or accidents, please call APD. You may also call the office to inform the school if necessary.

It is still very cold and rainy. Please remind your students to bring their warm jackets and check the lost and found for any missing items. It suggested to write your name on the inside of your jackets if possible. Lost and found items will be donated over Spring Break.

Also with cold weather and spring right around the corner comes illness. If your students are sick, please keep them home if contagious. Students must be fever free for 24 hours before returning to school. And please make sure to call the office or email AlejandraPerez@antiochschools.net to report all absences. Please see the Absence reminders below. Also, if you child needs medication during school the office needs the medication form stamped by your doctor. Students are not allowed to carry any medication with them to school.

Check out our Students of the Month! And keep scrolling for many more flyers with events and information! We have a book fair, PTA events, Spring Break and more coming soon!

If you have not signed up to be a PTA member, please join! All members have a vote and can contribute as much or as little as your schedule allows.

Important notes for parents

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Please communicate with your teachers for any missing work, meetings, etc.
When parking, please be respectful of our neighbors, do not park in their driveways.
Pleas DO NOT bring treats for birthdays/ celebrations. Goody bags with pencils and non-consumable items are allowed only.
No parents allowed on campus, unless approved by the teacher and principal. Parent event nights will be sent out.
REMIND YOUR STUDENTS TO CHECK THE LOST AND FOUND

CAASP Testing for 3rd-5th

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CAASP testing will begin when we return from Spring Break. If you are interested in helping your child prepare please visit their Parent Resources page on the CAASP website:

https://www.caaspp.org/ta-resources/parent-resources.html

Testing will be done in their classrooms and teachers will let you know when your child will be testing as testing schedules vary. The most important tips for students is to get good sleep, a healthy filling breakfast, and a positive attitude. We want students to take their time, use their strategies and try their best.

Enrollment/ Transfer Information for Next School Year

Intra District applications (request to go to another Antioch school other than your resident school) for the 24/25 school year will be accepted from January 8th through March 1st 2024. Applications submitted after March 1st will not be considered until after Monday, September 2, 2024.

Enrollment for Kinder-5th begins March 4th! You may make an appointment or you may drop in between 8:30-3:30. Please note, there may be wait times as the school day can be very busy at times. Make sure you have all completed documents necessary, (birth certificate, 2 proof of residence, updated vaccinations, parent ID). Incomplete enrollments will not be accepted.

Additionally, applications for Dual Immersion 24-25 school year for new students will be accepted starting March 4th as well! If you have siblings in the program and are enrolling a new child, please do so ASAP. Space fills up fast!

Attendance

Attendance Reminders

Please review our attendance procedures below. It is important for our students to show up on time, everyday.

LACAP Survey

AUSD is developing the new 3-year Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) for 2024-2027. Feedback from parents, students, teachers, staff, and administrators is crucial in this process. Please complete the survey at your convenience. The survey closes April 12th.

https://bit.ly/AUSDLCAPsurvey

John Muir Book Fair- March 14th and March 15th

Students will be able to shop at the book fair March 14th and March 15th during and after school.

You may also purchase from the online book fair from March 14th - March 27th.

https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/johnmuirelementaryschool9

If you are a parent and would like to volunteer, please sign up here. You may sign up for multiple spots. Please note, in order to volunteer you must sign the volunteer contract with the principal. If you have not already, we will contact you to schedule a meeting.

Bookfair Volunteer Sign-Up

Students of the Month

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Click on the pictures to watch the video!

1st Grade 100 Day!

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Click on the pictures to watch the video!

JME PTA NEWS/ UPCOMING EVENTS

Join PTA and give back to our school community. If you can volunteer for an event, please let us know! Any questions, please email hey.jmepta@gmail.com.

Dear JME Families,

🌟 Join Us for the Glow-In-The-Dark Dance! 🎉

As Principal Flosi and JME PTA plan for a fantastic event, we’re seeking parent volunteers to ensure a joyful and secure atmosphere.

Here’s what we’re committed to:

• Peaceful Celebration: No hiccups on the dance floor.

• Bathroom Watch: Friendly helpers for a safe space.

• Family Fun: Every little dancer needs a grown-up companion.

• Event Security: Vigilant team for any challenges.

• Entry Magic: Flyer = Key. No flyer, no entry!

• Capacity Control: Gates close when we reach full capacity.

Join the Team! 🤝 Volunteer and be a part of the magic.

To help, become a JME PTA member. Let’s make this Glow-In-The-Dark Dance unforgettable!

Additionally, to streamline check-in, we plan to capture student names and parent/guardian details, providing each student with a numbered wristband upon entry.

Also we will be holding our 24-25 board elections coming up April 23rd @ 5:30 pm on TEAMS.