Jonesburg Elementary News

December 5, 2023

Principal: Ms. Jennifer Krattli

JBE's PBIS Principles:

Rule #1 - Be Cooperative - Follow Directions Quickly

Rule #2 - Be Respectful - Raise Your Hand

Rule #3 - Be Safe - KHFAAOOTY

Rule #4 - Be Responsible - Make Smart Choices

Rule #5 - Be Kind - Treat Others The Way You Want To Be Treated

It's a busy, busy, busy time of year. Check out he newsletter to stay up to date with what is going on at JBE!

There are only 10.5 school days left this semester. Please help us support your student's learning by getting them here on time and ready to learn.

Important Dates:

• December 1st - Grade Cards went home in Friday Folders
• December 5th-8th - JBE PTO Christmas Shop (in library)
• December 6th - JBE Christmas Program - Matinee K-1st 1:00, 2nd-3rd 1:45, 4th & 5th 2:30. Evening Performance K-1st 6:00, 2nd-3rd 6:45, 4th & 5th 7:30 Gym Closed on Dec. 5th & 6th
• December 8th - Student Council Ice Cream Sales $1
• December 13th - 4th & 5th Grade Caroling at Jonesburg Nursing Home with Permission Slip
• December 15th - JBE StuCo Change the World Day - Wear Pink, hats or comfy clothes and donate to The Helen Reagan Cancer Fund
• December 18th - MONDAY SCHOOL - School in Session**Friday Specials
• December 20th - December to Remember movie in the Classroom with Permission Slip
• December 20th - JBE Preschool Christmas Program 3:00
  
• December 21st - Winter Party with Teachers
• December 21st - Last Day of School before break - 1/2 Day - Pick Ups 12:15 - 12:45, Walkers 12:20, Bus riders 12:55
• December 22nd - January 3rd - Christmas Break for Students
  

K-5 Performances

It's almost time! Our JBE Christmas Concert is coming up on Wednesday, December 6th. The concert will be held at Jonesburg Elementary in our gym. ALL grade levels, K-5 will be performing at the following times on the same night. K-1st will be singing at 6:00, 2nd-3rd will be singing at 6:45, and 4th-5th will be singing at 7:30. We will also be offering a matinee performance at the following times. K-1st will be singing at 1:00, 2nd-3rd will be singing at 1:45, and 4th-5th will be singing at 2:30. Doors will open at 12:45 and 5:45 respectively for the first performance.

There will be an Art Gallery in the secondary hallway, giving you a visual treat as you stroll down to the photo backdrop area. Just as in a real gallery the student artists have the option to sell their work (only at the evening performances)! The artists will get to experience the real-world connection of selling pieces in a gallery, with the gallery and the student both profiting from the sale (all proceeds will go towards the purchase of things to enhance the art curriculum). We welcome you to view their work and support our budding artists with purchases of art that catches your eye! We are excited to share our students’ talents with you and look forward to seeing you at your student's performance.

Students are asked to dress in holiday shirts or dress nicely.

Preschool Performance

Join us for the Preschool performance at 3:00 on December 20th in the JBE Cafeteria.

The Montgomery County R-II Science Fair will be on Monday, February 12, 2024. Students interested in participating should complete and return the participation form at the back of their packet by Friday, December 8th to Mrs. Angel Davis.

Our JBE PTO will again be hosting Santa's Workshop for our students who wish to buy presents for their loved ones. This is NOT a fundraiser, all items will be $1! Our PTO wants to provide a way for students to do some shopping on their own this holiday season.

PTO is looking for help with the Santa Shop. If you would like to help students shop and help wrap gifts, please sign up by clicking on the link.

Santa's Workshop will be open December 5th-8th (or while supplies last). IF you wish to send money for your student to shop, please send it in a labeled envelope. It is also helpful if you send a "shopping list" with your student. There was a list sent home in last weeks Friday Folder. It helps them remember who they need to buy gifts for when they do their shopping.

As winter approaches, the Montgomery County School District wants to inform our parents and staff about what takes place when winter weather does arrive. The Montgomery County School District watches the weather very closely in winter. On nights when the weather is forecasted to cause any issues that might impact the safety of our students arriving at school, we are assessing the situation by 4:30 a.m. If we can determine school closings the night before, we will let you know about it when the decision is made.

Snow or Ice Events

Closing or releasing school early due to weather is a decision that is not made lightly. There are many implications, so the district works to ensure we are making the best decision possible based on the information we have. The start of school may be closed if conditions are considered to be dangerous. Here is how we make the decision:

• We review the predicted weather patterns through various weather websites and news outlets.

• We review information from the National Weather Service.

• We look closely at the timing of the snow/ice, how much is predicted, how it will impact getting students to/from school, and what type of wind conditions may occur.

• We work closely with our bus service when making this decision. The district Superintendent and bus service owner drive roads in our district to review their conditions.

• We are constantly conversing with other superintendents in neighboring school districts to compare reports.

How You'll Be Notified.

• We will also post the closing on our District’s Facebook page

• We will use our electronic messaging system (Apptegy/Thrillshare) to call families about the change in the school schedule. This may also come as a text message.

• Local media (T.V. and Radio Stations) will also be contacted

The weather is beginning to change. Please make sure that your students are dressed appropriately for the weather. Fresh air and exercise are good for our students so we go outside if we can. Our handbook states that we will go outside unless outside temperatures are 20 degrees or less or the outside temperature when combined with the wind chill factor is 20 degrees or less.

Change the World Day is on Friday, December 15th! Our theme is wear pink, a hat or comfy clothes! The funds will go to the Helen Reagan Cancer Fund via the MCHS vs. WMR1 Pink Out Game on 12/15/23.

Jonesburg Elementary will again be celebrating a December to Remember. We have blessed with very generous donations by JBE families and community members.

12/6 - Dress for the Christmas Program

12/7 - Christmas Stocking Day- Wear your favorite socks

12/8 - Tree Topper Day - Wear your favorite festive headwear or Christmas hat

12/12 - Plaid Tidings to You - Wear Your Favorite Plaid

Don't be a Grinch. Wear your favorite holiday color, hat, headband or antlers.

12/13 - Hide from the Naughty List - Wear Camo

12/14 - Wild for Santa - Wear Animal Prints or Wildcat Clothes

12/15 -Don't Let the Holiday Hustle Make You A Grinch Donate to Change the World Day- Wear a Hat, Comfy Clothes or Pink and Donate to the Helen Reagan Cancer Fund

12/18 - You're a Mean One Mr.Grinch - Wear all green or your favorite Grinch attire.

12/19 - Baby It's Cold Outside - Bundle up in your favorite workout gear.

12/20 - Shine bright like a Christmas tree with lights, garland, glitter or bright colors

12/21 - Long Winter's Namp - Wear your favorite holiday PJ's

Please note that there will be Monday School on December 18th. It will be a Friday Specials. Also, Thursday, December 21st is a half-day. Please make plans for your student that afternoon. If you are changing their normal dismissal routine, please communicate with the school office.

Our JBE PTO will again be hosting Santa's Workshop for our students who wish to buy presents for their loved ones. This is NOT a fundraiser, all items will be $1! Our PTO wants to provide a way for students to do some shopping on their own this holiday season.

Santa's Workshop will be open December 5th-8th (or while supplies last & not the afternoon of the 6th). IF you wish to send money for your student to shop, please send it in a labeled envelope. It is also helpful if you send a "shopping list" with your student. It helps them remember who they need to buy gifts for when they do their shopping.

If you are interested in helping please sign up on the link below. If you have questions, please contact a PTO officer or e-mail jkrattli@mc-wildcats.org and I will connect you with an officer.

2023 JBE PTO Santa Shop Sign Up

Upcoming PTO Dates: WE NEED HELP PLANNING AND HOSTING THESE EVENTS. Please mark your calendar and watch for sign ups in the near future!

-PTO Meeting - January 4th at 5:30

- Me and My Gal - January 26th

-JBE PTO Girls Dance & Fun Night - Me & My Guy - January 26th

-JBE PTO Carnival - February 25th

-JBE PTO Meeting - March 12th

December 5th-8th - JBE PTO Christmas Shop (in library)

December 6th - JBE Christmas Program - Matinee K-1st 1:00, 2nd-3rd 1:45, 4th & 5th 2:30. Evening Performance K-1st 6:00, 2nd-3rd 6:45, 4th & 5th 7:30

December 8th - Student Council Ice Cream Sales $1

December 14th - BOE meeting 7:30 pm @ MCMS

December 15th - JBE StuCo Change the World Day for Helen Reagan Cancer Fund

December 15th - MCHS vs. WM Pink Out Game at MCHS

December 18th - MONDAY SCHOOL - School in Session**Friday Specials

December 19th - End of Month Assembly -Kiwanis Terrific Kids & Optimist 5th Grade Student of the Month

December 20th - JBE Preschool Christmas Program 3:00

December 21st - Winter Party with Teachers

December 21st - End of 2nd Qtr/1st Semester

December 21st - Last Day of School before break - 1/2 Day

December 22nd - January 3rd - Christmas Break for Students

January 2nd - Staff Work Day 9-3

January 3rd - Classes Resume

January 4th - JBE PTO Meeting 5:30

January 5th - 2nd Qtr Report Cards sent home

January 5th - 3rd Qtr AMI sent home

January 5th - PBIS Bootcamp

January 5th - Student Council Ice Cream Sales $1

January 5th - Larry Richards Club Meeting 3:35

January 8th - PD Day Monday

January 9th - Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

January 10th - 2nd Quarter Growth Parade

January 11th - BOE Meeting 7:30 pm @ MCE

January 17th - JBE StuCo Change the World Day

January 22nd-26th - Great Kindness Challenge Week

January 26th - PTO EVENT 6:00-7:30 Me & My Guy

January 30th - End of Month Assembly -Kiwanis Terrific Kids & Optimist 5th Grade Student of the Month