JJES Pirate Family,

PTO Popcornopolis Fundraiser

This fundraiser is always a hit with families and will run from 9/23-10/16.  Please help support our PTO. 

Build A Bed Application SY 25-26.doc 

I am reaching out to provide information about the United Way Build a Bed program. Attached, you will find this year’s application. Please note that applications are due by December 20. The build event is scheduled for Saturday, February 8, 2025. Following the build event, we will arrange for the delivery of the beds to GCCS campuses on February 10. A representative from GCCS will be in touch with you after February 10 to coordinate a pick-up time. Families who qualify will receive a twin bed frame (which comes in four parts with hardware for assembly), a twin mattress, and bedding materials.

CHS 3rd Annual Track or Treat- October 24th 7:00 – 8:00 pm

Come walk the track, see CHS athletes in costume, collect some candy, and support the Elf Tree!  Tickets are $5

CMS Spooktacular Event- October 24th at 6:30

Charlestown Middle School Choir will be performing select Halloween favorites and then will follow up with Trick or Treating throughout the CMS halls.  There will also be other spooky activities.  Tickets are $3.   Promo Video

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.

Final Forms

Any student wishing to participate in an athletic extracurricular activity, will be required to complete Final Forms and pay the $5 fee.  A physical is not needed for elementary sports.  It is often more convenient for families to go ahead and complete this at the beginning of the school year. https://greaterclark-in.finalforms.com/ 

Charlestown Community Opportunities:

Charlestown Youth Basketball League (information in graphic below)

Pirate Run Club

Their Fall Season begins on Oct. 14th.  This is for runners of all levels ages 6-18. To learn more, visit their website!

Animal Protection Association

Student Handbook Highlights

• If a student is going to be absent, please contact the office prior to 10:00 am.
• 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

October

15 PTO Meeting at 6:00 pm

23 JJ Blue Away vs. Franklin Square

24 JJ White Home vs. Riverside

25 Picture Retake Day

29 JJ White Away vs. JJ Blue

30 3rd Grade Field Trip to Cornucopia Farms

30 JJ Blue Away vs. Parkwood

November

4 4th Grade Field Trip to Squire Boone

4 JJ White Home vs. Franklin Square

5 Teacher Only Day

6 JJ White Away vs. New Washington 5:00

7 JJ Blue Away vs. Thomas Jefferson

11 JJ Blue Home vs. New Washington

12 JJ White Away vs. Wilson

13 Family Night at JJES 5:00-6:30

14 Round 1 of Tourney

16 Round 2 of Tourney at CHS

18-2/7 ILEARN Checkpoint 2 Window Open

19 Semi-finals at JHS

20-22 Dance Team Tryouts

21 Championship game at JHS

27-29 Thanksgiving Break

December

4-17 Boys Basketball Intramurals

20 Q2 Ends and Grades Due by 4pm

21- 1/5 Winter Break

January

6 Q3 Begins

8-9 Boys Basketball Tryouts

20 No School

27 JJ Blue Home vs. Franklin Square

28 JJ White Away vs. Riverside

30 JJ Blue Away vs. JJ White

31 JJ Beats Audition

February

3 JJ Blue Home vs. Parkwood

4 JJ White Away vs. Franklin Square

5 JJ White Home vs. New Washington

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

13 Round 1 of Tourney

15 Round 2 of Tourney at CHS

17 No School

18 Semi-finals at JHS

20 Championship at JHS

24-3/14 Wrestling Intramurals

March

3-14 IREAD Window

15 Q3 Ends and Grades due by 4pm

16-23 Spring Break

April

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

21 Last Student Day