JECC
22-23 Template
Week of May 7, 2023
Good Morning,
Kindergarten Here I Come: ( For students entering Kindergarten in the Fall of 2023)
Welcome to all of our Weymouth Families! Preparing for Kindergarten is such an exciting time and also a major milestone in your child’s learning journey. We are happy to present this transition event with the support of the Weymouth CFCE grant and program to get students excited for Kindergarten. The goal is to celebrate Kindergarten readiness, connect families with the Primary Schools, important departments and community resources.
Agenda of Events:
Wednesday May 24th 5:30-7:15 p.m
(rain or shine event)
1. 5:30 Check in with the Weymouth CFCE Table and pick up your child’s Kindergarten Here I Come T shirt, book and packet of resources
2. Visit and Participate in any of the many activities and all tables that have interest to you and your child
3. Bus Event
¨ Bus 1 Children may board with a parent/guardian to practice getting on and off a bus, experience sitting on the bus, talk with your child about the importance of sitting and not standing while riding the bus
¨ Bus 2 Children may board with a parent/guardian to listen to a Kindergarten story. Story times are as follow: 5:45 p.m., 6:10 p.m., 6:30 p.m.
4. Community Helpers: Stop by to say hello to these important community helpers
¨ Weymouth Police
¨ Weymouth Fire
5. 6:50 Kindergarten Parade
¨ Begin to line up inside the track, grab a shaker and get ready to march. Students will enter through the sensory tunnel to kick off our parade. Parents are welcome to walk the track with their child. Additional fans are welcome to cheer on future kindergarteners from the bleachers. Students will walk one lap of the track.
See the links below for more information.
Last Day of school for Johnson ECC:
The last day of school for Johnson ECC students is on Tuesday, June 13th. Dismissal for all students will be at 10:45 a.m. due to the District Wide Professional Development Day.
Safety: Please drive slow when on school property! We ask that families and caregivers obey all STOP signs and slowly and carefully drive over the speed bumps. Safety is a top priority for our students, families and staff.
Dogs on school property: WPS has a policy about animals in school and on school property. (Policy IMG) We ask that you refrain from bringing your pets to drop off or pick up. We have many students that are afraid of dogs or may have allergies. To keep all students safe, we kindly ask that you leave your pet either at home or safely in the car when picking up your student.
Have a great week!
Mrs. Perez, Principal
Mrs. MacKay, Vice Principal
WELCOME TO KINDERGARTEN!
For any Weymouth resident with a child entering Kindergarten in the Fall of 2023
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL CORNER
Upcoming Events - FEBRUARY
- May 9, NO SCHOOL- Professional Development Day
- JECC Art Show sponsored by Parent Council, May 18, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
- Kindergarten Here I Come May 24th 5:30-7:15 p.m. @Weymouth HS
- Tuesday, 6/13, last day of school for Johnson ECC only
Weymouth Child Family Community Center (CFCE)
MAY Newsletter
The Weymouth Child Family Community Center and it's affiliated programs are funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) grant from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care and is administered by the Weymouth Public Schools.
The CFCE programs work to support all Weymouth families as their child's first teacher, develop community partnerships, and provide quality early educational experiences.
See the attached newsletter with links to the September calendar.
PARENT COUNCIL NEWS
JECC Parent Council would like to give a HUGE thank you to everyone who participated in JECC Parent Council’s May Calendar Raffle Fundraiser. Together we sold more than 824 calendars!
Congrats to our top 3 sellers. Our top seller sold a total of 77 calendars and was from Ms. Norton’s class, our 2nd top seller sold 49 calendars and was from Mrs. Yuskevicz’s class, and our 3rd top seller sold 45 calendars and was from Ms. Butler’s class! The top 3 sellers each received a squishmallow and $20 gift card.
We look forward to planning some fun things in the days ahead for both our students and staff, as well as helping to meet the needs of our classrooms
Teacher Appreciation Week- The Parent Council will host a snack appreciation day for the staff on Tuesday, April 25th. If you are interested in contributing items please email us at jeccparentcouncil@gmail.com .
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 8-12. We will be collecting notes of thanks and drawings created by our students to be displayed in the Teacher’s Room. Please send in all notes and drawings by Thursday, May 4th. Please be sure it’s labeled for Parent Council- Teacher Appreciation Week.
The Parent Council has created a schedule events to show appreciation for our teachers.
Monday, May 8th-Donut Know What We Would Do Without You! (Donuts, coffee, assorted juices, and fruit in the teacher’s room)
Tuesday, May 9th- Supply Them With Thanks : Notes of thanks and drawings created by our students to be displayed in the Teacher’s Room. Please send in all notes and drawings by Thursday, May 4th. Please be sure it’s labeled for Parent Council- Teacher Appreciation Week.
Wednesday, May 10th- “Nacho Average Teachers” (Lunch will be catered for all staff by Santa Fe Burrito Grill)
Thursday, May 11th- “Muffin To Do, But Appreciate You!” (Muffins, fruit, coffee, and assorted juices will be served in the Teacher’s Room)
Friday, May 12th- “You Have A Pizza Our Hearts!” (Pizza and salad will be served for lunch in the Teacher’s Room)
*** Any families wishing to help out with items for Teacher Appreciation Week can email Kelly at jeccparentcouncil@gmail.com
Johnson ECC Parent Council is sponsoring the Art Show which will be held on May 18th from 5:30-7:00 P.M. Each child will have a piece of artwork on display in the gym. Families are invited to join us for an evening of fun.
May 24 and 25, Pumpernickel Puppets will be joining us for three performances of Bugsy and Friends thanks to JECC Parent Council.
Looking for new members! Our current leadership team will be moving on to the primary schools this fall. We value and appreciate all that they have been able to do this school year for our students and staff. Please consider joining this amazing group of volunteers that provide support to our Johnson School community as we will be looking for future leaders for the 2023- 2024 school year.
Parent Council provides many opportunities for you to connect with other parents and become involved in the Johnson ECC school community. Parent Council supports our students and teachers with educational programs, supplies, and more. Parent involvement is the foundation for school success. Have a suggestion or a talent to share? We want to know!
All parents and guardians are welcome to attend monthly meetings.
Parent Council Meeting 5:30
Monday, May 8, 5:30 – 6:30pm
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/itk-ftyj-kgn
Or dial: (US) +1 252-621-3088 PIN: 808 254 534#
District Links & Information:
- Tech Support for Families
- Champions Before and After School Care - 781-812-8735 or lolee@discoverchampions.com
- Blackboard Communications - Opt In and Opt Out Instructions
- Town Wide Parent Council - Meets the Second Tuesday of Each Month
COVID Resources
- DESE/DPH School Guidance
- Video: How to Administer an At-Home COVID Test
- Text Guide: How Do I Administer an At-Home COVID test?
- Weymouth Public Schools Transportation Webpage
