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Greetings Panther Family! ⛄

We hope that your 2026 is off to a great start! Throughout the winter months, we encourage all of our families to establish a cozy reading area within your home. This is a great way to promote the love of reading with your child. We have seen so many wonderful and engaging lessons happening across our building! We are hoping to see even more whole school perfect attendance days to celebrate. Our 100th Day of School is Monday, January 26! Students are welcome to dress creatively, and appropriately, in recognition of this special day! Our 1st semester Awards Program is on Friday, January 30 at 2 pm. We appreciate your continued support!

Warmest Regards,
Ms. Logan and Ms. Wolfe

Our school bell rings at 8:05 AM.

The tardy bell rings at 8:30 AM.

Early pick up ends at 3 PM.

School dismissal is at 3:30 PM.

If your child is absent from school, please submit a handwritten parent note or a doctor’s note when they return. All absence excuses must be turned in within three days of the absence. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept excuses submitted after this timeframe.

Attendance Do’s:

• Do send written excuses or legal documentation for any absences within 3 days of the student's return to school.
• Do prioritize scheduling appointments (e.g., doctor, dentist) and vacations/breaks outside of school hours when possible.
• Do communicate early with the school if your child is experiencing challenges that may impact attendance (e.g., transportation issues, health concerns).
• Do monitor attendance through the school's portal or by contacting teachers regularly.
• Do encourage punctuality—students arriving late often miss important instructional time.
• Do ensure students attend all classes on eLearning or remote learning days, especially in hybrid or online formats.

Attendance Don’ts:

• Don’t assume absences will be automatically excused—documentation must be provided for any excused absence.
• Don’t allow unexcused absences to accumulate. Excessive absences can result in academic consequences and potential truancy issues.
• Don’t ignore notifications from the school regarding tardiness or absenteeism—address concerns early.
• Don’t send excuses via text or email unless they obtain an original/written signature.

As you review the 2026–2027 school calendar, we kindly ask that you plan family trips and vacations accordingly.

We all value a good vacation. Time to relax, recharge, and create lasting memories with loved ones. While we absolutely understand the importance of family time, we also want to emphasize how vital regular school attendance is for student success. Being present and engaged in the classroom allows students to fully participate in learning and stay on track academically.

With this in mind, we encourage families to schedule vacations during designated school breaks or over the summer whenever possible. Missing instructional time can make it challenging for students to keep up with lessons, assignments, and classroom activities.

Please note that, per CCSD District Policy JH – Student Absences and Excuses, students in grades K–12 may not be eligible for promotion if they accumulate more than 10 absences during the school year. While we understand that unforeseen circumstances can arise, we encourage all families to make school attendance a top priority.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support in your child’s education. We truly appreciate your commitment to helping our students succeed.

Warm regards,

Jane Edwards Elementary School

Shout out to Ms. Sonnleitner's Terrific 3rd Grade Class for winning the attendance challenge for December. This is two months in a row. Keep up the go work.

Rankings are as follows

1st - 3rd Grade (Ms. Sonnleitner)

2nd - 2nd Grade (Ms. Fields)

3rd- 3rd Grade (Ms. Simpson)

4th - 4th Grade (Ms. Mellard)

5th - 1st Grade (Mrs. Young)

6th - Child Development (Ms. Burns)

7th - Kindergarten (Mrs. Spainhour)

Get ready to turn up the heat and keep attendance popping! Just like popcorn, great things happen when we show up. Let's get popping!

This month's attendance challenge is focused on POPCORN! P.O.P.C.O.R.N stands for:

Practice

Outstanding

Punctuality -

Coming

On time

Reflects

New success!

The class with the highest attendance percentage at the end of the month will receive a popcorn party.

Let's pop into Learning!

Ms. Sonnleitner's class has truly been rockin' and rollin'! They have won the attendance challenge twice, and it is easy to see why. They show up ready to learn every day. Each time visiting their classroom, students are actively engaged and learning at a high level. They confidently work independently, with partners, and in small groups. On one visit, students were presenting objects they designed with a partner that could roll. On another, they were working independently to research their chosen country for a social studies project. Every visit brings something new and exciting. Way to go, Ms. Sonnleitner's 3rd graders. Keep up the amazing work!

Dear Students and Families,

Happy New Year! As we begin the month of January, our school counseling focus will be on Growth Mindset. A growth mindset encourages students to believe that their abilities and intelligence can grow through effort, practice, and learning from mistakes.

Throughout the month, students will be reminded that challenges are opportunities to learn, mistakes help us grow, and persistence leads to success. We will be encouraging positive self-talk, goal setting, and resilience both in the classroom and beyond.

Thank you for supporting our students as they develop confidence, perseverance, and a love of learning. Together, we can help them start the new year with a mindset that supports growth and success.

Warmly,

Ms. Coleman

Growth Mindset Lesson

SIC (School Improvement Council) plays a key role in the education of our state's children, bringing together parents, educators, and community stakeholders to work collectively to improve their local schools.

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Please join us on the date below via zoom, at 5:30 PM.

JEES