The Bulldog Bark

February 10, 2025

It is hard to believe that it is already the middle of February. Our return from winter break has been completely inconsistent and it has been difficult to get going again with random days off for weather and then again when the district closed for sickness. We are hopeful that we will soon return to some form of normal and be able to get quality days of learning in each week.

Tomorrow is NTI Day 3. Be sure to check for information from your child's teacher in your room on Thrillshare. Staff are working from home, so the best way to reach your child's teacher will be through Rooms or by emailing them directly.

Mark Your Calendar

Practices / Meetings this week

Monday

No School

Tuesday

NTI Day 3

Wednesday

STLP 4:00-5:00

Thursday

Archery 4-5:30

Friday

Valentine parties - Look for your information from your child's teacher.

Kindness Week

Counselor Appreciation Week & FRC Appreciation Week cont'd

Our celebration of Ms. WIllis and Mr. Adams was cut short last week so we will continue the celebrations this week!

Thank you to Ms. Willis and Mr. Adams for the support they provide to both students and staff throughout the year. These two roles tackle so many behind-the-scenes barriers and issues as they work to provide resources to parents and students that will enable them to focus on school despite whatever else may be happening in their lives.

Thank you for having huge hearts that truly care for others and want to see others do well. You make LJES a great place for families.

We are a Title I School

What does it mean when you hear a school say that they are Title 1?

A Title 1 school is a school that receives federal funding to help improve academic achievement for students from low-income families.

How does LJES use their Title 1 money?

The funding has limitations on what you can do with it as there is strict accountability for those dollars. Typically, LJES uses Title 1 money to purchase classified staff who can assist students who are struggling in class. This year is no different; we hired 2 assistants to work with students in class and through pull out, catching up on learning gaps that are present. We also pay for part of our librarian's salary since LJES only qualifies for a part-time librarian. We want students to have access to books and library services all the time and believe a full time librarian will make that possible. Our librarian is also in charge of chromebook inventory and troubleshooting technology issues in the building.