Jacksonville Elementary School 3400 Hillendale Heights Rd. Phoenix, MD 21131 410-887-7880 http://jacksonvillees.bcps.org PARENT BULLETIN JETS Debbie Miller, Principal Marlana Mathis, Assistant Principal November 3, 2016 Dear Parents, Time seems to be passing so quickly this year, as our first semester has reached its end. Student hard work, teacher preparation and parent support are the keys to what makes Jacksonville such a wonderful place to work and learn! As report cards get prepared and conferences are set, remember that our children, and the mastery of grade level standards are the focus. We want all children to make growth…and all of them grow at different paces. Be sure to join us for American Education Week from November 14-November 16, 2016. Our visitation schedule is below: Monday: Grades 1 and 5 9:30-11:30 Tuesday: K and Grade 2 9:30-11:30 Wednesday: Grade 3 and 4 9:30-11:30 This week is indeed one of my favorites of the year! Our children love to show off their classrooms, and learning. This year is especially exciting for since our new computer devices have arrived. All of our grades 1-5 have 1 to 1 devices now! Please plan to see Technology in use in these classrooms! Please plan ahead for a month of busy activities in our building. November 11 th is conference day for parents. If you wish to have a conference with your child’s teacher, please contact them for a specific time. Schools will be closed Thursday, November 24 th and Friday November 25 th for Thanksgiving. Please consider donating food for our local food drive, or a turkey to go with one of our holiday baskets. Giving to others is at the heart of Jacksonville Elementary! We have a new face in the front office! It is with great excitement that I welcome Jackie McElduff as our 12 month Administrative Assistant. Jackie comes with a wealth of knowledge and experience! Stop by and help me give her a Jacksonville Welcome! With that, I hope that each of you have a wonderful Thanksgiving spent with family. Make sure you have an extra serving of turkey, gravy and stuffing! Make sure the pumpkin pie has lots of whipped topping! With Many Thanks! Debbie Miller and Marlana Mathis
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Jacksonville Elementary School 3400 Hillendale Heights Rd. Phoenix, MD 21131
410-887-7880 http://jacksonvillees.bcps.org
PARENT BULLETIN
JETS
Debbie Miller, Principal
Marlana Mathis, Assistant Principal
November 3, 2016
Dear Parents,
Time seems to be passing so quickly this year, as our first semester has reached its end.
Student hard work, teacher preparation and parent support are the keys to what makes
Jacksonville such a wonderful place to work and learn! As report cards get prepared and
conferences are set, remember that our children, and the mastery of grade level standards are
the focus. We want all children to make growth…and all of them grow at different paces.
Be sure to join us for American Education Week from November 14-November 16,
2016. Our visitation schedule is below:
Monday: Grades 1 and 5 9:30-11:30
Tuesday: K and Grade 2 9:30-11:30
Wednesday: Grade 3 and 4 9:30-11:30
This week is indeed one of my favorites of the year! Our children love to show off their
classrooms, and learning. This year is especially exciting for since our new computer devices
have arrived. All of our grades 1-5 have 1 to 1 devices now! Please plan to see Technology in
use in these classrooms!
Please plan ahead for a month of busy activities in our building. November 11th is
conference day for parents. If you wish to have a conference with your child’s teacher, please
contact them for a specific time.
Schools will be closed Thursday, November 24th and Friday November 25th for
Thanksgiving. Please consider donating food for our local food drive, or a turkey to go with
one of our holiday baskets. Giving to others is at the heart of Jacksonville Elementary!
We have a new face in the front office! It is with great excitement that I welcome Jackie
McElduff as our 12 month Administrative Assistant. Jackie comes with a wealth of knowledge
and experience! Stop by and help me give her a Jacksonville Welcome!
With that, I hope that each of you have a wonderful Thanksgiving spent with family.
Make sure you have an extra serving of turkey, gravy and stuffing! Make sure the pumpkin pie
November 1st-3rd Halloween Candy Drive-Dulaney Key Club November 1st-18th Thanksgiving Food Drive—PTA Outreach November 3rd Mr. Anderson Visits Grade 2 California Pizza Kitchen Fundraiser-Hunt Valley
November 4th Book Munchers Grade 2 Grade 3 to Museum of Industry November 8th Election Day—School Closed November 9th Grade 4 to Puh’tok Ms. Ryan and Mr. Brown November 10th Grade 4 to Puh’tok Mr. Hurley and Mrs. Kunkel Report Cards Go Home November 11th NO STUDENTS- Conference Day
JES Baltimore Blast Night 7:35
November 14th-16th American Education Week Monday 9:30-11:30—Grades 1 & 5 Tuesday 9:30-11:30---Grade K & 2 Wednesday 9:30-11:30—Grades 3 & 4 November 15th Site Base Meeting 4:15 pm
November 22nd JES Papa John’s Night Picture Make-ups
November 23rd Beans and Bread Collection November 24-25th CLOSED for Thanksgiving
Nov 28th-Dec 16th Holiday Present Drive-PTA Outreach Mitten, Hat, & Sock Tree—PTA Outreach
Nov 28th-Dec 2nd JES Book Fair—Students attend during library November 29th PTA Meeting @ 6:30
Cold Weather
Cold weather will soon be here! Please make sure you send in coats, hats and
gloves for your children. They will be going out to play even when the weather is
cooler!
Notice to Visitors and Volunteers
Reminder---please do not forget to stop into the office to sign in and out. The
system we use requires sign in and sign out for accurate records. Thank you.
Magnet Deadline
Remember that Friday, November 18th at 1:00 pm, is the Magnet Schools
Application Deadline. All applications must be completed and submitted online.
For more information, please visit the Office of Magnet Programs.
WHAT? Mr. Pete Dixit, Executive Director, Department of Physical Facilities
will discuss current and planned projects for the central area.
WHEN? Thursday, November 17th, 2016 7pm - 9pm WHERE? Dulaney High School 255 Padonia Road, Timonium, MD 21093 WHO? All BCPS stakeholders are invited to attend. This includes parents, teachers, students, staff, and community members.
Pre-Register in our RAPTOR Visitor Registration System BCPS requires all visitors to sign in at schools using the RAPTOR system - school staff must scan
visitors’ photo IDs. To help eliminate long lines in the office, we are asking all who plan to visit to pre-
register using this form. By pre-registering, you will be automatically signed in and a badge will be
waiting for you in the front lobby. For advance ID scanning, please stop by the office any day through
Nov. 11th, 9:15am-4:00pm. If you do not pre-register, you must bring your ID/Driver’s License to the
office upon arrival and will likely have a wait time. (additional forms on reverse)
I plan to visit Jacksonville Elementary School during American Education Week on:
Maryland’s Green Author Visits Jacksonville Elementary School!
On December 6, Maryland’s Green Author Jennifer Keats Curtis will talk with our students about how she researches and writes her books about animals, many of them endangered. Jennifer has penned numerous stories, including Children’s Choice Book Award Winner Kali’s Story: An Orphaned Polar Bear Rescue. Her newest book, co-authored with Nat Geo Wild’s Dr. Brady Barr, is After A While Crocodile: Alexa’s Diary. To celebrate our reading efforts, Jennifer has reduced the prices of her books for our students. (Tax is included in the price.) To purchase books, please return this form and payment to your child’s teacher by November 29. For information about the author, please visit www.jenniferkeatscurtis.com, follow her on Facebook at Green Author Jennifer Keats Curtis and Twitter Jennifer K Curtis@JenniferKCurtis.
FICTION Maryland’s diamondback terrapin is laying eggs in sandboxes rather than on her usual nesting site—the beach.
Based on the terrapin head-starting program that takes place in our state. ASPCA Henry Bergh Finalist.
Delight in the tale of a family who helps an owlet that has fallen out of his nest. Inspired by Maryland rehabilitator Kathy
Woods, illustrator Laura Jacques received the DaVinci Eye Award for her stunning artwork.
Join a boy and his biologist dad as they save a baby bay bird from certain death. Inspired by
the work of a local biologist.
Follow the exciting tale of a young lacrosse player who helps an abandoned otter pup. Based on Squeak and
Bubbles, otters that reside at Maryland’s Calvert Marine Museum.
When a baby squirrel falls from his nest during a football game, the players call a timeout to help the furry
mammal.
One spring night, a girl and her scientist dad participate in “Salamander Night.” Follow them through her illustrated,
photographic journal. Commended read AAAS/ Subaru SB&F Prize For Excellence in Science Bank Street College Center for Children's Literature Best Books of 2016.
NEW! Alexa and the other children at her escuela in have a special project: they are raising crocodiles. Based on a real
program in Costa Rica, this book is co-authored with Nat Geo Wild’s Dr. Brady Barr.
This fun rhyming tale follows Trudy the tree frog who is happy sleeping outside until she spies cozier quarters
inside.
NONFICTION When wild animals get sick or hurt, wildlife rehabilitators come to the rescue. Kansas State Reading Circle Catalog of
Best Books.
Go behind the scenes with these animal helpers, including those at our beloved Maryland Zoo. NSTA Recommended.
What happens to exotic pets when owners can no longer care for them? Go “behind the scenes” to learn more. NSTA
Recommended.
Stay dry while visiting aquatic animals from around the world, including those that reside at our own National Aquarium).
NSTA Recommended.
Even powerful birds of prey can get sick or hurt. Learn how raptor experts rescue and treat
these injured, sick, and orphaned birds. NSTA Recommended. Kansas State Reading Circle Catalog of Best Books.
Gorillas using iPads, lemurs finger painting, squirrel monkeys blowing bubbles...primates are smart! Learn how humans are
teaching skills to their primate cousins. NSTA recommended. Bank Street College Center for Children's Literature Best Books of 2016.
Follow the rescue of an orphaned polar bear to his new home. Children’s Choice Book Award winner. Children's eBook
Award bronze award.
After a huge wildfire roared through Alaska, firefighters rushed to the rescue. With no
wolf parents to help, zookeepers and vets made sure the babies grew into a healthy, happy pack. NSTA recommended. Kansas State Reading Circle Catalog Selection.
Evocative language and shimmering illustrations tell the story of the seahorse’s amazing
life. A Maryland biologist and middle school student contributed research. 2013 NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book.
Entries from all grades and all abilities welcome.
Reflections is a National PTA Arts Program that provides students opportunities to express themselves creatively by creating original works of art inspired by a pre‐selected theme. It's easy to participate!
Think about the 2016‐17 theme: What Is Your Story? We want to know who you are and how you see the world around you.
Prepare an entry in one or more of the 6 categories: Visual Arts, Literature, Photography, Dance Choreography, Musical Composition and Film Production. See next page for details on how to enter.
Submit your entry or entries on or by Monday, December 5th and please be sure to attach the local student entry form to your artwork including the title and your artist statement. There will be a drop box in the JES lobby.
Winners are selected at School, Baltimore County, State, and National Levels.
Learn more and get involved!
PTA.ORG/REFLECTIONS
Visual Arts
Be Recognized for Your Artistic Talents!
Photography
Literature Film Production
Musical Composition
Dance Choreography
How Do You Enter? 1. Complete the 2016-2017 PTA Reflections Program Student Entry Form for each entry (Please be sure to
include the title and artist statement in order for your entry to be submitted as we are not able to submit your work of art without one);
2. Review the General Student Participation Rules; and 3. Review the Category Rules for the area in which they would like to enter.
All forms can be downloaded and please visit the Students Reflections page and Art Gallery for further details and inspiration at http://www.pta.org/programs/reflections.cfm?ItemNumber=2898&navItemNumber=4777 Local Student Entry Form and General Rules: Local Student Entry Form - http://s3.amazonaws.com/rdcms-pta/files/production/public/16-
17%20Reflections%20Form%20Student%20Entry%20(Word%20Doc).docx Summary of Rules - http://s3.amazonaws.com/rdcms-pta/files/production/public/16-
17%20Rules%20Summary.docx Official Participation Rules - http://s3.amazonaws.com/rdcms-pta/files/production/public/16-
17%20Rules%20Photography.docx Visual Arts - http://s3.amazonaws.com/rdcms-pta/files/production/public/16-
17%20Rules%20Visual%20Arts.docx Special Artist - http://s3.amazonaws.com/rdcms-pta/files/production/public/16-
17%20Rules%20Special%20Artist_1458230087999_8.docx Please read and follow the General Rules and Category Specific Rules carefully. ENTRIES ARE DUE on or before Monday, December 5th. There will be a drop box in the JES lobby. Please remember to sign all forms and attach a completed entry form including the artist statement to each submission. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact: Mary Beth Railey: [email protected] or Dawn Williamson: [email protected] _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Please return this slip to your teacher if you are interested in entering by Thursday, November 10th. Student Name: ________________________________________ Grade/Teacher: ______________________________ My child is interested in submitting artwork in the following categories: Visual Arts Literature Photography Dance Choreography Musical Composition Film Production Parent Name: __________________________________________ Email Address:_______________________________ I am interested in attending a parent information meeting about reflections
