Monthly Archives: February 2025

2/23/2025

JJES Pirate Family,

JJES Wrestling Intramurals 

Students grades 3-5 are invited to participate in wrestling intramurals at JJES after school until 5:00 pm.  All skill levels -are welcome!  The purpose of the clinic is to introduce the sport of wrestling, build speed and agility, and increase coordination.  We will be working on the fundamentals of wrestling: body positioning, takedowns, and defense.  Kids will be paired up with other kids close to the same age and weight.  There will be different drills and games played each day and your child is sure to have a great time!

Week 1: February 24, 25, 26, 27,28

Week 2: March 3, 4, 5, 6,7

Wrestling Showcase: March 7th, parents are invited to come in at 4:30. At this time, each wrestler will receive two matches.  

Permission slips can be found in the office.

JJES Wrestling Permission Slip- English

JJES Wrestling Permission Slip- Spanish

Science Club

Mr. Dietrich will be hosting a week long Science Club for each grade level leading up to Spring Break.  The 3rd grade Science Club is scheduled for February 24-27, from 3:50-5:00.  Permission slips are due by Friday, February 21st.  Please look for the 4th grade and 5th grade permission slips to be sent home in the coming weeks. Fourth grade Science Club is scheduled for March 3-6 and Fifth grade Science Club is scheduled for March 10-13.

CMS Counselor Visit for 5th Graders- Tuesday and Wednesday

On Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, CMS Counselor, Amy Gillespie, will be visiting our fifth grade students to introduce herself and talk to students about their transistion to Charlestown Middle School. This is an exciting time for our fifth graders!

JJES Community Night- March 6th, 5:30-7:00 pm 

As the school year comes to a close and we eagerly await the opening of our new school, we invite you to take a walk down memory lane. Join us for a heartfelt farewell community night, themed “Pop In and Say Farewell,” to celebrate the cherished moments we’ve shared at Jonathan Jennings.  This event is open to past and present students, staff, and families.  

Little Pirate Football: Off Season Football Workouts

Workouts will begin on February 16th for all 2nd-7th grade students, whether they play football or not.  These sessions will focus on strength, speed, and agility to help kids improve their athletic ability.  This will be held at the CHS gym from 6:00-7:30 pm. 

Yearbooks on Sale

Yearbook order forms went home last week.  You can also order online at www.inter-state.com/flyerentry . The user code is 91406M.  The last day to order will be March 7th. 

After School Activity Pick Up

We are so proud to offer a wide range of extracurricular activities at JJ.  With multiple activities letting out at the same time, we ask that all parents or guardians use our car rider process to pick up after these activities.  Please make sure to enter our parking lot from Halcyon Rd, wait in line to pick up your child, and exit the parking lot near the Charlestown Library.  Do not park and walk over to get your child.  This makes dismissal from these activities unsafe.

Student Handbook Highlights

• Attendance-
  • If a student is going to be absent, please contact the office prior to 10:00 am.
  • Excused absences are absences with written documentation or parent communication stating the student is ill, experiencing symptoms, or other excusable absence reason as outlined in student handbooks. 
  • Unexcused absences are absences without written documentation or parent communication stating the student is ill, experiencing symptoms, or other excusable absence reason as outlined in student handbooks. 
• If you are going to make a change in dismissal, we ask that you call the office and do it prior to 2:00 pm.  
• The main office is not permitted to do early sign outs after 3:10 pm.
• Students must attend ½ of a day in order to participate in extracurricular activities.
• Birthday invitations are not permitted to be passed out at school.
• Due to student health needs such as diabetes and food allergies, as well as being in compliance with the GCCS Wellness Policy, cookies, cupcakes and other sweets are NOT ALLOWED to be brought in for birthday celebration purposes.
•  Due to the Greater Clark County Schools Wellness Policy, food from any restaurant (fast food or sit down) and soft drinks are prohibited in the school cafeteria.
• Students may bring their cell phones to school for emergency preparedness. Cell phones should be turned off and kept in backpacks. If a student has his/her cell phone out while in school, it will be confiscated by an adult staff member. The cell phone will not be released back to the student. A parent/guardian will be called to pick the cell phone up in the school office. 

Aimee Doherty

Principal

Jonathan Jennings Elementary

JJES 2024-2025 Student Handbook

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Upcoming Dates

February

24-3/7 Wrestling Intramurals

24-27 Science Club- 3rd Grade

25 and 26 CMS Counselor Visits 5th Graders

March

4 and 5 IREAD Test Administered

3-6 Science Club-4th grade

6 JJES Community Night 5:30 – 7:00

10-13 Science Club- 5th grade

10 and 11 ILEARN Checkpoint 3 Administered

14 PTO Boosterthon/Q3 PRIDE Day

15 Q3 Ends and Grades due by 4pm

16-23 Spring Break

April

2 and 3 5th Graders Tour CMS

4 Kona Ice

14-5/9 ILEARN Window

22, 23, or 24 Regional Track Meet at CHS

28-5/18 Volleyball

29 District Track Meet at CHS

May

2 No School

9 Kona Ice

12-6/27 Summer IREAD Window

12 and 16 Biztown Field Trip

13 GCCS Academic Team Competition at 5:30

15 JJ Beats Evening Performance

20 5th Grade Graduation at CHS at 6:00 pm

22 Last Student Day 

2/16/2025

JJES Pirate Family,

Monday, February 17th – School WILL be in session to make up for a prior snow day.

4th Grade Science Fair

We are so excited to welcome parents to JJES to view our 4th grade Science Fair projects between 2:00-2:30 on Friday, February 21st.  Officer Lyons will be directing parking in our parking lot, but space will be VERY limited.  Please carpool with other families, if possible.   We kindly ask that you DO NOT park at the Charlestown Library due to the library needing this space for their daytime programs.

At 2:30, ALL 4th grade students will return to their classrooms.  Guests will exit the building.   

We ask that parents that have chosen to sign their child out early from school, exit the building and wait outside the front office doors.  Once students have had the opportunity to go back to their classroom to gather their belongings, they will meet their parents outside the front office. 

JJES Wrestling Intramurals 

Students grades 3-5 are invited to participate in wrestling intramurals at JJES after school until 5:00 pm.  All skill levels -are welcome!  The purpose of the clinic is to introduce the sport of wrestling, build speed and agility, and increase coordination.  We will be working on the fundamentals of wrestling: body positioning, takedowns, and defense.  Kids will be paired up with other kids close to the same age and weight.  There will be different drills and games played each day and your child is sure to have a great time!

Week 1: February 24, 25, 26, 27,28

Week 2: March 3, 4, 5, 6,7

Wrestling Showcase: March 7th, parents are invited to come in at 4:30. At this time, each wrestler will receive two matches.  

Permission slips can be found in the office and are due on Wednesday, Feb. 19th. 

JJES Wrestling Permission Slip- English

JJES Wrestling Permission Slip- Spanish

JJES Community Night- March 6th, 5:30-7:00 pm 

As the school year comes to a close and we eagerly await the opening of our new school, we invite you to take a walk down memory lane. Join us for a heartfelt farewell community night, themed “Pop In and Say Farewell,” to celebrate the cherished moments we’ve shared at Jonathan Jennings.  This event is open to past and present students, staff, and families.  

Charlestown Little League Baseball/Softball Registration is Open

Registration/Sign-ups are now open and will close on Saturday, February 15th.  The link to sign your child up is www.charlestownlittleleague.com.  For more information, follow Charlestown Little League on Facebook.  

Little Pirate Football: Off Season Football Workouts

Workouts will begin on February 16th for all 2nd-7th grade students, whether they play football or not.  These sessions will focus on strength, speed, and agility to help kids improve their athletic ability.  This will be held at the CHS gym from 6:00-7:30 pm. 

Yearbooks on Sale

Yearbook order forms went home last week.  You can also order online at www.inter-state.com/flyerentry . The user code is 91406M.  The last day to order will be March 7th. 

Does Your Child Need a Winter Jacket?

Reminder about extra coats. There isn’t a huge variety of sizes for kids that may need a larger coat but they can always come and ask and see if I have one that will fit.

After School Activity Pick Up

We are so proud to offer a wide range of extracurricular activities at JJ.  With multiple activities letting out at the same time, we ask that all parents or guardians use our car rider process to pick up after these activities.  Please make sure to enter our parking lot from Halcyon Rd, wait in line to pick up your child, and exit the parking lot near the Charlestown Library.  Do not park and walk over to get your child.  This makes dismissal from these activities unsafe.

Student Handbook Highlights

• Attendance-
  • If a student is going to be absent, please contact the office prior to 10:00 am.
  • Excused absences are absences with written documentation or parent communication stating the student is ill, experiencing symptoms, or other excusable absence reason as outlined in student handbooks. 
  • Unexcused absences are absences without written documentation or parent communication stating the student is ill, experiencing symptoms, or other excusable absence reason as outlined in student handbooks. 
• If you are going to make a change in dismissal, we ask that you call the office and do it prior to 2:00 pm.  
• The main office is not permitted to do early sign outs after 3:10 pm.
• Students must attend ½ of a day in order to participate in extracurricular activities.
• Birthday invitations are not permitted to be passed out at school.
• Due to student health needs such as diabetes and food allergies, as well as being in compliance with the GCCS Wellness Policy, cookies, cupcakes and other sweets are NOT ALLOWED to be brought in for birthday celebration purposes.
•  Due to the Greater Clark County Schools Wellness Policy, food from any restaurant (fast food or sit down) and soft drinks are prohibited in the school cafeteria.
• Students may bring their cell phones to school for emergency preparedness. Cell phones should be turned off and kept in backpacks. If a student has his/her cell phone out while in school, it will be confiscated by an adult staff member. The cell phone will not be released back to the student. A parent/guardian will be called to pick the cell phone up in the school office. 

Aimee Doherty

Principal

Jonathan Jennings Elementary

JJES 2024-2025 Student Handbook

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Upcoming Dates

February

10-4/11 ILEARN Checkpoint 3 Window Open

18 Semi-finals at JHS

20 Championship at JHS

20 and 21 4th Grade Science Fair

24-3/14 Wrestling Intramurals

25 and 26 CMS Counselor Visits 5th Graders

March

3-14 IREAD Window

15 Q3 Ends and Grades due by 4pm

16-23 Spring Break

April

2 and 3 5th Graders Tour CMS

4 Kona Ice

14-5/9 ILEARN Window

22, 23, or 24 Regional Track Meet at CHS

28-5/18 Volleyball

29 District Track Meet at CHS

May

2 No School

9 Kona Ice

12-6/27 Summer IREAD Window

12 and 16 Biztown Field Trip

15 JJ Beats Evening Performance

20 5th Grade Graduation at CHS at 6:00 pm

22 Last Student Day 

2/09/2025

JJES Pirate Family,

JJES Winter Pep Rally- Wednesday, February 12th

We will host a Pep Rally to celebrate our boys basketball, competitive cheer, game day cheer, and dance teams.  We will also recognize our Rube Golberg and Robotics teams!  If your child participated in one of these teams and they have a team shirt, they should wear it to school on Wednesday.  We also encourage all JJES students to show their hometown pride on Wednesday and wear their Pirate gear.  

JJES Winter PTO Parties- Friday, Feb. 14th

Thank you to all families that have donated items for the class parties and thank you to our room parents for organizing and hosting the party!  This should be a fun event for our students.  

JJES Wrestling Intramurals 

Students grades 3-5 are invited to participate in wrestling intramurals at JJES after school until 5:00 pm.  All skill levels -are welcome!  The purpose of the clinic is to introduce the sport of wrestling, build speed and agility, and increase coordination.  We will be working on the fundamentals of wrestling: body positioning, takedowns, and defense.  Kids will be paired up with other kids close to the same age and weight.  There will be different drills and games played each day and your child is sure to have a great time!

Week 1: February 24, 25, 26, 27,28

Week 2: March 3, 4, 5, 6,7

Wrestling Showcase: March 7th, parents are invited to come in at 4:30. At this time, each wrestler will receive two matches.  

Permission slips can be found in the office and are due on Wednesday, Feb. 19th. 

JJES Wrestling Permission Slip- English

JJES Wrestling Permission Slip- Spanish

JJES Community Night- March 6th, 5:30-7:00 pm 

As the school year comes to a close and we eagerly await the opening of our new school, we invite you to take a walk down memory lane. Join us for a heartfelt farewell community night, themed “Pop In and Say Farewell,” to celebrate the cherished moments we’ve shared at Jonathan Jennings.  This event is open to past and present students, staff, and families.  

JJES Student Council: American Heart Association Fundraiser

The American Heart Association would like to say thank you to the students of JJES for raising $4,305.69 with our school’s recent Kids Heart Challenge/American Heart Challenge program.  Great job JJES!

Charlestown Little League Baseball/Softball Registration is Open

Registration/Sign-ups are now open and will close on Saturday, February 15th.  The link to sign your child up is www.charlestownlittleleague.com.  For more information, follow Charlestown Little League on Facebook.  

Little Pirate Football: Off Season Football Workouts

Workouts will begin on February 16th for all 2nd-7th grade students, whether they play football or not.  These sessions will focus on strength, speed, and agility to help kids improve their athletic ability.  This will be held at the CHS gym from 6:00-7:30 pm. 

Yearbooks on Sale

Yearbook order forms went home last week.  You can also order online at www.inter-state.com/flyerentry . The user code is 91406M.  The last day to order will be March 7th. 

Does Your Child Need a Winter Jacket?

Reminder about extra coats. There isn’t a huge variety of sizes for kids that may need a larger coat but they can always come and ask and see if I have one that will fit.

After School Activity Pick Up

We are so proud to offer a wide range of extracurricular activities at JJ.  With multiple activities letting out at the same time, we ask that all parents or guardians use our car rider process to pick up after these activities.  Please make sure to enter our parking lot from Halcyon Rd, wait in line to pick up your child, and exit the parking lot near the Charlestown Library.  Do not park and walk over to get your child.  This makes dismissal from these activities unsafe.

Student Handbook Highlights

• Attendance-
  • If a student is going to be absent, please contact the office prior to 10:00 am.
  • Excused absences are absences with written documentation or parent communication stating the student is ill, experiencing symptoms, or other excusable absence reason as outlined in student handbooks. 
  • Unexcused absences are absences without written documentation or parent communication stating the student is ill, experiencing symptoms, or other excusable absence reason as outlined in student handbooks. 
• If you are going to make a change in dismissal, we ask that you call the office and do it prior to 2:00 pm.  
• The main office is not permitted to do early sign outs after 3:10 pm.
• Students must attend ½ of a day in order to participate in extracurricular activities.
• Birthday invitations are not permitted to be passed out at school.
• Due to student health needs such as diabetes and food allergies, as well as being in compliance with the GCCS Wellness Policy, cookies, cupcakes and other sweets are NOT ALLOWED to be brought in for birthday celebration purposes.
•  Due to the Greater Clark County Schools Wellness Policy, food from any restaurant (fast food or sit down) and soft drinks are prohibited in the school cafeteria.
• Students may bring their cell phones to school for emergency preparedness. Cell phones should be turned off and kept in backpacks. If a student has his/her cell phone out while in school, it will be confiscated by an adult staff member. The cell phone will not be released back to the student. A parent/guardian will be called to pick the cell phone up in the school office. 

Aimee Doherty

Principal

Jonathan Jennings Elementary

JJES 2024-2025 Student Handbook

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Upcoming Dates

February

10-4/11 ILEARN Checkpoint 3 Window Open

10 JJ Blue Away vs. New Washington 5:00

11 JJ White Home vs. Wilson

12 JJ Blue Home vs. Franklin Square

13 Round 1 of Tourney

15 Round 2 of Tourney at CHS

18 Semi-finals at JHS

20 Championship at JHS

20 and 21 4th Grade Science Fair

24-3/14 Wrestling Intramurals

25 and 26 CMS Counselor Visits 5th Graders

March

3-14 IREAD Window

15 Q3 Ends and Grades due by 4pm

16-23 Spring Break

April

2 and 3 5th Graders Tour CMS

4 Kona Ice

14-5/9 ILEARN Window

22, 23, or 24 Regional Track Meet at CHS

28-5/18 Volleyball

29 District Track Meet at CHS

May

2 No School

6 No School

9 Kona Ice

12-6/27 Summer IREAD Window

12 and 16 Biztown Field Trip

20 5th Grade Graduation at CHS at 6:00 pm

21 Last Student Day 

2/2/2025

JJES Pirate Family,

We want to make you aware that our school community is currently experiencing a high volume of respiratory illnesses, including influenza, covid, strep, and other viruses. We are working with the Clark County Health Department and will increase cleaning measures over the weekend. The health and well-being of our students and staff remain our top priority, and we appreciate your support in helping to keep our school environment as safe as possible.

To help reduce the spread of illness and keep students healthy, we encourage the following:

• Encourage Proper Handwashing – Frequent handwashing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds can help prevent the spread of germs.
• Keep Sick Children at Home – If your child is experiencing symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, fatigue, body aches, or difficulty breathing, please keep them home until they are symptom-free for at least 24 hours without medication.
• Cover Coughs and Sneezes – Teach children to use a tissue or their elbow to cover coughs and sneezes and to dispose of tissues properly.
• Maintain Healthy Habits – Encourage a balanced diet, regular exercise, and adequate sleep to help strengthen your child’s immune system.

We appreciate your partnership in keeping our school community healthy. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the school nurse or administration.

JJ Beats – Audition Information

Over the next few weeks, we will hold callback auditions for students by grade level so that we can have a better opportunity to give students more quality time to show us their talents. Cast decisions will be made within a few days following the callbacks – date TBD. 

If your child has sent in a permission slip, he/she will be asked to stay on the following dates for call backs after school until 5:00 pm:

• Friday, Feb. 7: All 5th Grade + 4th Grade students from these homerooms: Dietrich, Holt, Johanningsmeier, Schafer
• Monday, Feb. 10: All 3rd Grade + 4th Grade students from homerooms: Sawyer and Tarter
• If your child was absent from school on Friday, January 31st AND TURNED IN THE AUDITION FORM ON TIME, your child can attend a callback date for their grade level.  

Yearbooks on Sale

Yearbook order forms went home last week.  You can also order online at www.inter-state.com/flyerentry . The user code is 91406M.  The last day to order will be March 7th. 

Tennis Anyone? – JHS

Please share this with your staff and students. This is the information for the Jeffersonville Community Tennis Association Winter Tennis Clinic. Elementary Winter Clinic Information 

Does Your Child Need a Winter Jacket?

Reminder about extra coats. There isn’t a huge variety of sizes for kids that may need a larger coat but they can always come and ask and see if I have one that will fit.

After School Activity Pick Up

We are so proud to offer a wide range of extracurricular activities at JJ.  With multiple activities letting out at the same time, we ask that all parents or guardians use our car rider process to pick up after these activities.  Please make sure to enter our parking lot from Halcyon Rd, wait in line to pick up your child, and exit the parking lot near the Charlestown Library.  Do not park and walk over to get your child.  This makes dismissal from these activities unsafe.

Student Handbook Highlights

• Attendance-
  • If a student is going to be absent, please contact the office prior to 10:00 am.
  • Excused absences are absences with written documentation or parent communication stating the student is ill, experiencing symptoms, or other excusable absence reason as outlined in student handbooks. 
  • Unexcused absences are absences without written documentation or parent communication stating the student is ill, experiencing symptoms, or other excusable absence reason as outlined in student handbooks. 
• If you are going to make a change in dismissal, we ask that you call the office and do it prior to 2:00 pm.  
• The main office is not permitted to do early sign outs after 3:10 pm.
• Students must attend ½ of a day in order to participate in extracurricular activities.
• Birthday invitations are not permitted to be passed out at school.
• Due to student health needs such as diabetes and food allergies, as well as being in compliance with the GCCS Wellness Policy, cookies, cupcakes and other sweets are NOT ALLOWED to be brought in for birthday celebration purposes.
•  Due to the Greater Clark County Schools Wellness Policy, food from any restaurant (fast food or sit down) and soft drinks are prohibited in the school cafeteria.
• Students may bring their cell phones to school for emergency preparedness. Cell phones should be turned off and kept in backpacks. If a student has his/her cell phone out while in school, it will be confiscated by an adult staff member. The cell phone will not be released back to the student. A parent/guardian will be called to pick the cell phone up in the school office. 

Aimee Doherty

Principal

Jonathan Jennings Elementary

JJES 2024-2025 Student Handbook

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Upcoming Dates

February

1 Robotics Competition

3 JJ Blue Home vs. Parkwood

4 JJ White Away vs. Franklin Square

5 JJ White Home vs. New Washington

6 JJ White Away vs. Riverside

6 JJ Blue Home vs. Thomas Jefferson

10-4/11 ILEARN Checkpoint 3 Window Open

10 JJ Blue Away vs. New Washington 5:00

11 JJ White Home vs. Wilson

12 JJ Blue Home vs. Franklin Square

13 Round 1 of Tourney

15 Round 2 of Tourney at CHS

17 No School

18 Semi-finals at JHS

20 Championship at JHS

20 and 21 4th Grade Science Fair

24-3/14 Wrestling Intramurals

25 and 26 CMS Counselor Visits 5th Graders

March

3-14 IREAD Window

15 Q3 Ends and Grades due by 4pm

16-23 Spring Break

April

2 and 3 5th Graders Tour CMS

4 Kona Ice

14-5/9 ILEARN Window

22, 23, or 24 Regional Track Meet at CHS

28-5/18 Volleyball

29 District Track Meet at CHS

May

2 No School

6 No School

9 Kona Ice

12-6/27 Summer IREAD Window

12 and 16 Biztown Field Trip

20 5th Grade Graduation at CHS at 6:00 pm

21 Last Student Day