JKES Cardinal Chronicle
Week of October 11, 2026
😀 Dear Cardinal Families,
It's hard to believe that we have already completed the first quarter of the school year! We are so proud of the hard work, growth, and accomplishments of our Cardinals. As we begin the second quarter, we look forward to continuing to build on the great things happening in our classrooms each day!
Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up on Monday, October 19th! This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate your child's progress, discuss goals, and work together to support their success. We encourage you to communicate with your child's teacher to schedule a conference. Strong partnerships between home and school make such a difference!
Our October PBIS focus is HONESTY! Throughout the month, we are encouraging students to tell the truth, take responsibility for their actions, and make good choices—even when no one is watching. We hope you will continue these important conversations at home as we help our Cardinals grow into responsible, respectful, and trustworthy individuals.
Thank you for all you do to support our students and staff. We are excited for another wonderful quarter of learning, growing, and SOARing together!
Have a wonderful week, Cardinal families! ❤️💙
Go Cardinals!
Kevin Pittsnogle, Principal
Wendy Houser, Assistant Principal
📆 Important Dates
Teacher Work Day: Monday, October 12 - No School for students
Parent/Teacher Conferences: Monday, October 19
Professional Development for Teachers: Tuesday, November 3 - No School for Students
Math & Literacy Night: Wednesday, November 4; 5:30 to 7:00pm
Jungle Book Performance: Thursday, November 19
Thanksgiving Break: Wednesday, November 25 - Friday, November 26
📝 New Student Sign-In & Sign-Out Procedures
✅ Attendance
🎃 JKES Pumpkin Run
The Pumpkin Run is a student event held during school hours and serves as a flat-fee donation fundraiser for our PTO. Proceeds support teachers and classrooms, fund family fun events, and help offset student field trip costs. Thank you for helping us make a difference at our school!
📚 Math & Literacy Night
🔎 Annual Verification Form
We are still waiting on several families to complete the Annual Verification Form. Students are unable to use their Chromebooks until this is complete. REMINDER: If your form says Approved when you log in, be sure it is approved for the CURRENT school year. It should be submitted and approved after June 30, 2026 for the 2026-2027 school year. Please utilize these step-by-step instructions: Annual Forms on Web Browser and Annual Forms on Mobile.
‼️How To Report an Absence
📰 WPS Division News
🔊 Important Links
Use this step-by-step guide for completing the online process: https://bit.ly/WPSAnnualFormGuide (English and Spanish)
Winchester Public Schools has provided parent resources to include the 2026-2027 Parent/Student Handbook, K-12 standards and instruction, the yearly calendar, discipline policies and more on the WPS website. We encourage you to access Quick Links and News and Communication regularly for updates.
🚌 WinReady
WinReady On Demand Transportation
No more waiting for a bus, transferring routes, or long walks to bus stops. WinReady is a point-to-point service that will pick you up when you need to be picked up and take you where you need to go within the City of Winchester within 30 minutes. You can request or schedule a ride directly from your phone, and WinReady will get you there. (click the link for additional information)
Opt-In to School Texts
Not receiving school-related text messages? You must OPT-IN to receive messages. Text "Subscribe" to 67587. You should receive confirmation that you are registered. Don't forget to ensure all of your contact information is correct at your student's school, too!