JJES Weekly News – April 21
4/21/2024
JJES Pirate Family,
ILEARN Testing Continues This Week
Our third and fourth graders begin ILEARN testing this week through April 24th! The majority of our fifth graders will begin ILEARN testing on April 25th through May 8th. Good luck to our students as they do their best on these important assessments! Parents, please make sure your child is well rested and is given an encouraging hug as they head to school each day through the testing window!
Volleyball Intramurals
This activity is open to 4th and 5th grade students. This is a great opportunity for athletes to learn the fundamentals of volleyball! We will have 9 practices and complete our season with a GCCS Jamboree Tournament held at New Washington on May 18. (details and times to follow). Your child must have final forms and $5 final form payment completed to participate. This is a district expectation and must be completed prior to our first practice on May, 6th. Please visit https://greaterclark-in.finalforms.com/ to complete final forms. Students must also have a Permission Slip signed and returned.
JJES Competition Cheer Team 2024-2025
Open gyms will be April 15, 22, 29, May 6 and 13 and held after school until 5:00. There will be a parent meeting on April 22 after practice. Tryouts will be May 21, 22, and 23. You MUST complete the following google form if your child is participating in Open Gym. This allows us to communicate with the office about the change of dismissal. https://forms.gle/jo8juRqFm1irPQ8C7
PTO Pirate Jam- May 10th
Mark your calendars! More information to come soon!
CMS Competition Cheer (2024-2025 Sixth Graders)
Open gyms will be April 1, 3, 10, 15, and 17. Monday open gyms will be held 3:30-5:00 at CMS and Wednesday open gyms will be held 5:15-7:00 at JJES. There will be a parent meeting on April 10th after practice. Tryouts will be April 23, 24, and 25.
Scholastic Book Fair- May 6-10
The Scholastic Book Fair will be at JJES the week of May 6-10. All students will visit the book fair on their scheduled class visit. Only students with money to purchase items will be able to visit the Book Fair on Friday. Classroom Visit Book Fair Schedule
We are also in need of parent volunteers to help work our Book Fair. Please sign up on the Sign Up Genius form, if interested. You must have a limited background check on file to volunteer.
Students are able to bring cash to purchase items at the Book Fair, but families can also set up an EWallet account to deposit money for students to spend at the Book Fair. If you are interested in using EWallet, please click the EWallet Link.
Sun Bucks (click on the link)
SUN Bucks is a new program to help families buy food for their school-aged children during the summer. Families will get $120 for each eligible child to buy groceries during the summer. Children who get SUN Bucks can still participate in other summer meal programs. Receiving SUN Bucks will not affect children or families’ immigration status.
Summer Science Camp Opportunity
Our very own, Mr. Dietrich will be hosting Summer Science Camp. The theme this year is “The Nature of Science”. Each student that attends will receive a T-shirt, participate in 20 hands on science experiments, many of which will be take home, 10 instructor led experiments, along with science explanations, snacks, games, and nature fun. The cost is $50 for the minicamp and $225 for the FULL DAY week long camp. Space is limited. Hope to see you there! Special thanks to The Greater Clark Education Foundation!
Mini Camp – check out the link for more details. https://form.jotform.com/240865231087154
The 1st camp meets Monday-Friday for grades K-2 students, it will be 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. There is also an opportunity in the afternoon for grades 3-5. This minicamp meets from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. The dates are June 3rd – 7th.
Full Day Camp –check out the link for more details. https://form.jotform.com/240914945180155
The 2nd camp is a FULL DAY science camp for grades K-5 that meets 8AM-5PM. The dates for the full day camp are June 10th – 14th.
Little Pirate Cheer Registration
Little Pirate Cheer registration is now open!! Attend Sign Up Day on May 18th, 10am-2pm or fill out the link attached to sign up! We are hoping for the biggest season yet! Email littlepiratecheer@gmail.com for questions. Go Pirates!
Little Pirate Football Registration
Little Pirate Football registration is now open. You can register at www.charlestownlittlepiratefootball.com We Will have in person signups and jersey fittings at Charlestown Little League on Booster day on May 18th from 10-2. Go Pirates!
Ivy Tech Summer Program
Ivy Tech is offering “Kid’s College” experience this summer for area K-5 students. If interested, click on the link to learn more. KidsCollegeRegistrationJune2024
Aimee Doherty
Principal
Jonathan Jennings Elementary
Upcoming Dates
April
22 Midterms Go Home
22 Multicultural Fair at CHS 5:00-7:00
24 Third Grade Welcome Night 5:00-6:30
30 District Track Meet at CHS 5:00
May
2 Kona Ice Day
3 No School
5-5/24 NWEA Testing Window Open
6-10 Scholastic Book Fair
6-10 Teacher Appreciation Week
6-22 Volleyball Intramurals
7 Teacher Day Only
9 Academic Team Competition at JHS
10 PTO Pirate Jam
13-6/28 Summer IREAD3 Testing Window Open
14 Third Grade Wax Museum
15 JJ Beats School Performance
16 JJ Beats Parent Performance
16 and 17 5th Grade Biztown Field Trip
16 and17 5th Grade Growth and Development Presentation
17 4th Grade Historic Walk
20 Field Day
22 5th Grade Graduation at CHS 6:00 PM
23 Q4 PRIDE Day and Fire Truck
24 Q4 Ends- Last Day of School