Jacksonville Elementary School 3400 Hillendale Heights Rd. Phoenix, MD 21131

410-887-7880 http://jacksonvillees.bcps.org

PARENT BULLETIN

JETS

Debbie Miller, Principal May 2017

Marlana Mathis, Assistant Principal

Dear Parents,

The countdown seems to be on, and we will continue to stay focused on learning

in these last few weeks. During this time, it will be especially important to check your

email, PTA blasts, and the newsletter for upcoming events, dates and times!

Congratulations are in line for several of our Jacksonville teachers and staff. First

congratulations to Mrs. Renee O’Connell, fifth grade teacher, for being recognized by

Baltimore County Schools as Jacksonville’s Teacher of the Year. Also, Mrs. Gabe Ross,

was named as a finalist for the Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce Excellence in

Education Awards. Congratulations to all!

The Site Based Committee serves as a governance committee for the school. It is

comprised of 5 teachers, 5 parents, and 2 PTA Executive Board members, and 2

Administrators. Budgets and activities involving parents (Back to School Night and

American Education Week) are some of the items discussed monthly. The term for

parents is two years. Meetings are held once per month on Tuesdays at 4:15. There are

currently 2 openings for parent committee members. If you are interested, please submit

your name and reason why you would like to be a member to dmiller2@bcps.org by

Friday, May 19th. The final decision will be made by the current PTA Executive Board.

An enormous THANK YOU is extended to the PTA and parents for such a

fantastic Teacher Appreciation Week! We felt so spoiled with the delicious food, treats,

and gift throughout the week. It was wonderful to be recognized for the work we do

daily!

The PTA Blood Drive was very successful this past month. What an amazing,

giving community we have here. I am certain that some very needy patients will receive

our JES blood. Thank you for making the time to give so generously the gift of life to

others.

Baltimore County has decided the last days of school this year, and our calendar

has been adjusted. The last two days will be June 12 and 13. They are half days for our

JES students.

Make sure you put the following dates on your calendar for the 2017-2018 school

year.

August 28th: Kindergarten Picnic

August 29th: New Parent Night

August 31st: 2:00-3:00 Take a Peek at your Seat

August 31st: 6:00 Back to School Night

Finally, please remember that in another week on May 19, we will host our annual

carnival. Thank you so much for the donations you’ve already made. Please consider

giving an hour to volunteer to make this year the best ever! I can’t wait to see all of you

and enjoy the evening. Please come and support this event. The funds will go directly

towards your child and others!

Debbie Miller

Focused on Quality Committed to Excellence

May calendar of Events May 5th Teacher’s Appreciation Luncheon 4-5:30 Lion King Cast Party 4-5:30 May 8th NO KINDERGARTEN Conference Day May 15th 9:30- 12:30 1st Grade Field Day 9:30 Mr. Slim Good Body Assembly May 17th 9:30-12:30 3rd Grade Field Day May 18th 9:30-12:30 4th Grade Field Day May 18th Science Center in House Field Trip May 19th 9:30 - Kindergarten to the zoo Spring carnival 5:00 5th graders to Hereford Middle 9:30 May 22nd 9:30 – 10:30 Volunteer Tea May 23rd 9:30- 12:30 5th Grade Field Day May 23rd 3:00 Chorus Assembly for the students

7:00 Spring Chorus Concert May 24th Gr 4 to Ledew – Ms. Ryan and Mr. Brown’s classes May 25th Gr 4 to Ledew_ Mr. Hurley and Ms. Kunkel’s Classes May 25th 9:30 -12:30 2nd Grade Field Day May 25th 5th Graders to Dulaney High School STEM May 29th School Closed – Memorial Day

Looking Ahead to June June 8th 11-12:30 3rd Grade Biography Party 12:30- 1:30 -3rd Grade End of Year Party June 12th12:50 Dismissal 9:45 am- Fifth Grade Farwell Assembly June 3th 12:50 Dismissal - Last Day of Classes

Spring Concert

The fourth Grade will be performing Tuesday May 23rd at 7:00 pm for your listening pleasure. Mrs. Tice has done a wonderful job with your children and we encourage you to see how much they have learned this year!!

Math 24 News We would to like wish the following 5th graders “Good Luck” on Saturday, May 6 at the Radisson Hotel:

James Anderson will be our single-digit representative Marcus Lapinski will be our double-digit representative.

They will compete against approximately 100+ other fifth graders in the annual Math24 Tournament. These two boys competed against our team which consisted of nineteen 5th grade boys and girls. We will let you know how they do! Mr. Brown and Mr. Hurley

Art News 2017-2018

JES student will have her artwork published in the Blueprint for Progress 2.0

document!

Third grader, Cami Reed, is one of seventeen students whose art, hers is an Italian

landscape of Rome, will be published in the Baltimore County School Systems

Blueprint document.

We are very proud of Cami! This is a huge honor. This is the first year artwork has

been included in this publication.

Julia Cook is coming! Julia Cook is coming! Julia Cook is coming! Julia Cook is coming!

Please join us for: A Parent-Only Evening Event with Julia Cook…

Teacher, Counselor, & Well-Known Author of Children’s Books Monday, May 15, 2017 from 6:30-8:00

Jacksonville Elementary School Cafeteria

Mark your calendars for an evening full of parenting tricks of the trade! Julia believes that by creating a craving for knowledge, setting boundaries, teaching GRIT, encouraging patience, and developing E.Q. (Emotional Intelligence), that

our children can thrive with strength and confidence in this ever changing world. Topics addressed include: video game addiction, balancing the parenting act,

personal safety of kids, & teaching kids social skills through books.

Also we will cover the following: *How do we accomplish the great task of teaching our kids the BIG LIST of everything they need to know and succeed in life when they believe that all of their needs are being met through screen time? *How do we teach our kids online safety? How do we allow technology to add to our children’s life as opposed to taking from it?

*How do we create an environment where kids genuinely "want it" more than we want it for them?

***Stay tuned for future fliers/emails about ordering her books before/after the presentation and having Julia Cook personally sign them! Visit Julia’s website as

well to check out her unique and engaging books on so many different topics!

http://www.juliacookonline.com/ OR https://www.youtube.com/user/juliacookonline

Some of Julia’s most recognizable books include Decibella, My Mouth Is A Volcano, I Can’t Believe You Just Said That!, Scoop, I’m Not Scared I’m Prepared!,

and there are so many more! Her newest titles include Bubble Gum Brain, Baditude! and I Can’t Find My Whatchamacallit!

Please RSVP to Julie Sullivan, School Counselor at jsullivan@bcps.org

You won’t want to miss this great event!

Monday, May 15, 2017 from 6:30-8:00 P.M.

In the Jacksonville Elementary Cafeteria

3400 Hillendale Heights Rd

Phoenix, MD 21131

You’re Grrrrreat and we aren’t

LION!

In order to thank the best volunteers in the

Pridelands, JES is hosting our annual

Volunteer breakfast Monday May 22nd from

9:30-10:30

Please RSVP if you are interested in attending

by Wednesday, May 17th

You can RSVP by using the signup genius link

below

www.SignUpGenius.com/

go/60B0F4EA5A82CA13-volunteer

News from the Nurse: Greetings! As we wind down the school year, please look for letters coming home if your child takes medication at school. Medicine must be picked up before the end of the year, and children may not take medication home. Seasonal allergies seem to be intense this year, perhaps from the warm winter? If your child has seasonal allergies, you may want to talk to your pediatrician about treatment options. Students with allergies are encouraged to shower nightly, take allergy medicine as ordered, and wash their face and hands upon coming in from recess/outdoor activities. School Nurse in Search of: A student or parent with a decent drone! I would like to take aerial pictures of some play areas for a project next year, but need the help of a techie, or someone with a drone hobby. Please call me at 410-683-8351, or e-mail me at mducroix@hotmail.com if you could spare less than an hour photographing the playgrounds with your drone and me. Thanks!

Melissa DuCroix RN, BSN.

School Nurse, Jacksonville Elementary

(p) 410-683-8351

(f) 410-887-7882

mducroix@bcps.org

Water Safety Month Swimming is a lifelong skill and a fantastic family activity. Let’s work together to keep our children safe!

The Importance of Water Safety

1. Drowning is the #1 cause of unintentional injury death for children between the ages of 1 and 4. Drowning is the

#5 cause of unintentional injury overall. Children on the Autism Spectrum are drawn to water. Drowning

accounts for 90% of total U.S deaths reported in children with autism.

2. Every year more than 1,000 children 14 years and younger drown in pools and spas. Thousands more are

hospitalized.

3. Drowning is fast and silent. Drowning can happen in the time it takes to text a friend.

4. It only takes an inch of water for children to drown. It is not just pools, lakes, and oceans. It is also bathtubs and

buckets.

5. Fatal and non-fatal drownings are 8 times more likely to happen to children who do not know how to swim.

6. Knowing how to swim does not make a child drown – proof. Children still need adequate supervision.

Water safety is a year round topic. May is designated a special Water Safety month as we get ready for

a fun summer with more exposure to water. Drowning is a serious topic and not a very pleasant topic

to think about …but we must. Drowning is preventable. Talk to your children about the importance of

safety around water.

Never leave your children unattended around water. We know it sounds strict and harsh, but

there is no room for compromise. Babies can drown in as little as one inch of water.

Please put your cell phone away, forget about the other things you need to do, and give your

children 100% of your attention when they are near or around water.

If your child is invited to a swim party…ASK about the lifeguards and parental involvement.

Safety Tips

1. Learn to Swim

2. Look Before You Leap

3. Never Swim Alone

4. Safety on the Pool Deck and around Open Water

5. On boats and around lakes, rivers and oceans, always use a certified life preserver

6. Have an emergency action plan

Check out the book Josh the Bay Otter - it is a cute story promoting water safety for children!

End of School Year Student Withdrawals

Time to plan for the next school year! If your child will definitely not be attending Jacksonville Elementary or their assigned middle school (as in the case of a private school) next year, please complete the information below and return it to the school office as soon as possible. We are requesting this information for the purposes of planning for the upcoming year. A transfer paper will be prepared for your child’s new school and sent home at the end of the school year. All academic and health records will be forwarded to the new school as the school year closes. Thanks for helping to ensure a smooth transition for your child and the schools involved. Student Name: ________________________

Grade: _____

Teacher: ________________________

Please list the school name (and address if not a Baltimore County Public School). My child will not be attending Jacksonville Elementary/the assigned middle school for the 2017/2018 school year. My child will be attending: ________________________________________________

________________________________________________

________________________________________________

I hereby give my consent for my child’s records to be released to the school listed above. Parent Signature: __________________________________ Date: ____________

Flower Sale May 8-10 Hanging Baskets $17

Geraniums $5

Assorted Annuals $3 (prices include tax; cash or checks accepted on sale days)

Class shopping time for the flower sale is below:

Monday, May 8 Tuesday, May 9 Wednesday, May 10

Pre-Order pick-ups 10 am-3pm Opened to kindergarten conference parents and all parents 10 am-3pm. **If you pre-ordered flowers but are unable to pick them up, your selection will be labeled and set aside for your child to take home.

9:30-9:50: Mrs. Epple 9:30-10:00: Ms. Mitchell

9:50-10:10: Mrs. Franklin 10:00-10:30: Mrs. Hourihan

10:10-10:30: Mrs. Beever 10:30-11:50: Mrs. Allison

10:30-11:00: C. Hurley (K) 11:50-12:10: Mrs. Harlee

11:00-11:30: Mrs. Bensen 12:10-12:30: Mrs. Shiel

11:30-11:50: Mrs. Barton 12:30-12:50 Mrs. Schmitz

11:50-12:10: Mrs. Kelch 12:50-1:10: Ms. Vananzo

12:10-12:30: Mrs. Lippa 1:30-2:00: K-2 additional time

12:30-12:50: T. Hurley gr.4 2:00-2:30: Gr. 3-5 additional time

12:50-1:10: Mr. Brown gr.4 2:30-3:30: Miscellaneous and faculty

1:10-1:30: Ms. Grill

1:30-1:50: Mrs. Brown gr.3

1:50-2:10: Mrs. Fink

2:10-2:30: Mrs. O’Connell

2:30-2:50: Ms. Ryan

2:50-3:10: Ms. Kunkel

3:10-3:30: Mrs. Polisczcuk

Thank you for supporting Jacksonville’s very first flower sale. All proceeds go to the

Health Suite furniture replacement fund.

Questions: Call Mrs. DuCroix at 410-683-8351 or email mducroix@bcps.org

If you are looking for a fun and exciting camp to send your

child to this summer then Camp Gym-tastic is IT. Camp

Gym-tastic will be offered to children entering the 1st

grade through children entering the 6th grade. Activities

include Climbing Equipment and Various Games. The camp

will be run by me, Jennie Springer the physical education

teacher here at Jacksonville elementary and Carey Berlin a

physical education teacher at Edmonson Heights

elementary. The cost is $115.00 per session and runs from

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. If you have any questions feel free to

email me at jspringer14@icloud.com. Thank you in advance

for considering this program. We look forward to spending

our summer with you. Please register online at

carrollmanor.org.

Session 1 – July 24th – July 28th (Register April 1st to July

23rd)

Session 2 – July 31st – August 4th (Register April 1st to

July 30th)

JES NEW STUDENT SUMMER PLAYGROUP

Summer is a great time to make new friends! Families of incoming kindergartners and

new students are invited to get together on the Jacksonville Elementary playgrounds

on the following dates (weather permitting). Contact: Whitney Leber (parent of incoming kindergartner) – WEPLeber@gmail.com – 410-456-7913

Tues., June 27th, 9:00-10:30 a.m.

Wed., July 19th, 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Thurs., August 10th, 9:00-10:30 a.m.

ANNUAL NEW STUDENT FAMILY PICNIC

Meet the Principal, teachers and PTA! Mon., August 28th, 6:00 p.m. – JES Playground

These events are sponsored by the Jacksonville Elementary School PTA – www.JESPTA.org

Coming soon…due in June:

Online Ordering for 2017-2018 SchoolKidz School Supply Kits

Contact: Whitney Leber – WEPLeber@comcast.net

BALTIMORE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS

CARROLL MANOR RECREATION COUNCIL

3605 B Sweet Air Rd. 410 887-8207

Carrollmanor-rp@baltimorecountymd.gov * Carrollmanor.org

FAB-LAB MAKERSPACE CAMP

Jacksonville Elementary School

3400 Hillendale Heights Road

1st session/Primary: July 17 - 21 (students entering 1st - 3rd grade)

2nd session/Intermediate: August 7 – 11 (students entering 4th –6th)

*Siblings entering different grades can attend the same session*

EXCEPTIONS CAN BE MADE

Camp meets Monday through Friday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

$150 per session

(Online Registration only — coming soon at Carrollmanor.org)

Camper will need to bring a snack and water bottle. This camp is a cooperative and interactive

learning experience. Children will be engaged in STEM Activities and follow the engineer design

process.

Directors: Kathy Epple Jen Harlee

These materials are neither sponsored by nor endorsed by the Board of Ed of Balto. Co., the Superintendent, or this school.

This program is designed to provide a healthy and enjoyable leisure experience for your child. However, this is not a licensed child care program and is not de-

signed to provide child care, Therefore, parents are encouraged to discuss attendance expectations with their children.

Dept. staff and volunteers cannot detain youth wishing to leave at any time.

Should you require special accommodations, (i.e. sign language interpreter, large print, etc. ) please give as much notice as possible by calling