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

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

PARENT BULLETIN

JETS

Message from the Principal: Greetings. February will bring a “flurry” of events and happenings

here at our school. Please make sure you check the calendar to keep up on

all the fun!

Report cards will be send home on February 1st. Please contact your

child’s classroom teacher should you wish to schedule a conference to

follow up.

We are excited for the JES Talent Show on February 9th at 6 PM. The

show is sold out! You must bring your tickets to gain entry to the show.

Each of you will be amazed at our fantastic talented students and surprise

teacher performance!

April 9 and 10 brings the Kindergarten registration process here to

JES! Please make sure you let friends, neighbors and contacts know to

complete the request form, so an appointment can be made. I am very

excited to meet our new incoming kindergarten families and students.

Please make sure you read carefully the Nurse’s notes section. It has

some helpful reminders on keeping your child healthy during the winter

months. This is also a great time to double check your child’s school

supplies. Pencils and glue may be dwindling.

Just a friendly reminder….If you are dropping off your child in the

morning in the carpool line students please take a minute to review the drop

off procedures listed below. Following these will help maintain a safe drop

off for all students

*Only drop off at the parking lot side of the "Student Drop-Off Zone" where

the signs are posted.

*Have your child/children prepared to exit the vehicle immediately on the

passenger side ONLY when pulled up to the "Student Drop-Off-Zone" area.

(Remember, there are other cars waiting to pull up and drop off.)

* Drivers are not to drop off children anywhere else other than at the

designated "Student Drop-Off Zone."

*Remember that children are to exit from the vehicle using the car door

facing the building. Never have a child exit into the parking lot on the

opposite side.

*Please wait your turn in the line of cars to drop off your children. Do not

try to pass on the left side of the line of cars.

*Please do not block the entrance to the school. Allow buses to pass on the

right, and keep cars to the left of the entrance. Please make sure enough

space is left for cars to exit Overshot.

As always I am so proud of all the hard work that our students and teachers

are showing each day! We are indeed a school making progress! I hope you

have a fantastic February!

Debbie Miller

February Calendar Feb. 1st Report Cards Distributed Feb. 5th Mr. Anderson- “Critters of the Chesapeake” Feb. 9th 4th & 5th Grade to the BSO Talent Show – 6pm Ms. Vananzo Book Munchers -11:45

Feb. 14th Kindergarten Valentine’s Program 2:15 Mitchell/ Hourihan 2:50 Bensen- Hurley

Feb. 19th School Closed- President’s Day

Feb. 20th Parent Information Night – 6:00 Feb. 23rd Spring Pictures Feb. 27th Papa John’s Night Feb. 28th Beans & Bread ______________________________________________

Kindergarten Registration for 2018-2019

If you have a child who will be attending kindergarten, please complete the pre-registration form and send to the office as soon as possible. The form can be found elsewhere in this newsletter or on the JES website. Please pass this information on to friends and neighbors who may have students enrolling for the fall. Thanks!!

Jacksonville Elementary 2018/2019

Kindergarten Registration

Jacksonville Elementary will be holding its 2018-2019 school year registration on April 9 & 10th 2018.

The appointment day and time will be assigned for your child. An informational packet will be mailed a few

weeks before the registration date. This registration is intended for children who will be entering kindergarten

in the fall, as well as children who are currently attending kindergarten in private schools but plan to enroll at

Jacksonville Elementary for first grade for the 2018-2019 school year. Children entering kindergarten next

year must be five years of age by September 1, 2018. Children entering first grade must be six years of age by

September 1, 2018.

If you will be registering your child or know someone who will be registering a child, please complete/have

them complete this form and return it to the school office. Please do not contact the office regarding an

appointment. A packet of information (including an appointment date & time) will be sent home

approximately one month prior to the registration day. A letter will be enclosed outlining the items

needed for the registration.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Registration Information for 2018/2019

Jacksonville Elementary School

3400 Hillendale Heights Road

Phoenix, MD 21131

Date form completed: __________________

Child's name (include middle): Birth Date:

Nickname my child prefers to be called (if other than first name on birth certificate): ___________________

Entering Grade: ____________ Gender: _________

Address: Zip Code:

Home phone: Mother’s cell: Father’s cell:

Child lives with: Relationship: ____________________________

(Please list both parents’ first and last names above if applicable.)

School child is now attending (if applicable):

Sibling at Jacksonville (If yes, include child's name & teacher's name.):

Is your child’s first learned language or home language English? ____ Yes ____ No

In what country was your child born? ________________________________

Stakeholders Satisfaction Survey

The BCPS stakeholder Satisfaction Survey will be available starting January 29th at www.bcps.org for Team BCPS stakeholders: students in Grades 3-12, Parents/guardians, community members, and staff. The survey take only 5 minutes to complete, is confidential, and is available in 16 languages for parents/guardians and community members. The survey has also been customized to that there are different, but related, questions depending on role. Those who are BCPS parents and also work for BCPS, or who have children in more than one BCPS school, are encouraged to take the survey more than once to reflect those experiences. PLEASE TAKE A FEW MOMENTS TO CONPLETE THE SURVEY

KINDERGARTEN VALENTINE PROGRAM

Wednesday, February 14, 2018

2:15- Ms. Mitchell and Mrs. Hourihan

2:50- Mrs. Hurley and Mrs. Bensen

Students should wear red, pink, or white.

Parents- If you pre-registered your attendance and your license has

already been scanned, there will be a name tag in the lobby for you.

Otherwise, you will need to stop in the office, have your license scanned

and then you will be issued a visitor badge.

Teen Gaming Wii U video games, board games and fun activities. Mondays 3:00 PM Preschool Story Time 2-5 years old with adult Enjoy stories, songs and activities with your preschooler. Fridays 10:00 AM Baby Story Time Birth to 23 months with adult Stories, rhymes, bounces and songs, followed by a play time. Registration required. Fridays 11:00 AM Design your own Valentine Card

All Ages Learn how to design, create and embellish your own holiday card. All supplies provided. This program is inclusive for all abilities. Registration required. Feb 4 Sun 2:00 PM Art Starts 2-5 years old with adult Preschool arts and crafts on the first Monday of every month. Registration required. Feb 5 Mon 10:00 AM LEGO Fun School Age Create with LEGO blocks! All supplies provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hereford Library. Registration required. Feb 7 Wed 7:00 PM Feb 11 Sun 1:30 PM

Sensory-Friendly Film: The Little Mermaid All Ages The lights will be up, but not bright and the volume will be turned down. Children are welcome to sing, talk, shout & move around. This program is designed for children of all abilities. Registration required. Feb 10 Sat 10:00 AM Winter Wonders Magic Show All Ages Mike Rose presents an entertaining magic show specifically for the cold and blustery winter months featuring snow and winter activities. Feb 10 Sat 2:00 PM Gardening for Preschoolers 2-5 years old with adult A representative from the Master Gardeners children's division presents stories and crafts about gardening. Registration required. Feb 12 Mon 10:00 AM I Love Vanilla Bean Story Time 2-5 years old with adult Join Vanilla Bean the bunny for stories and songs about Valentine's Day! Feb 13 Tues 6:30 PM Introduction to Chess All Ages Learn basic chess moves and strategies and practice your skills. Registration required. Feb 17 Sat 10:00 AM

BCPL CLOSED: Mon Feb 19

Story Time at Dough Run 2-5 years old with adult Start nurturing a love of reading through stories, songs & activities. Program takes place at Dough Run (across from the library). Feb 20 Tues 10:30 PM Preschool Party Time 2-5 years old with adult Get out of the house! Meet up with other preschoolers & parents for fun and games. It's party time! Feb 21 Wed 10:00 AM Paint Night for Teens Budding artists are invited to paint their own masterpiece! All works of art go home. Bring a smock or an old shirt. This program is designed to be inclusive for all abilities. Registration required. Feb 21 Wed 7:00 PM Gee’s Bend Collage School Age Learn about the quilt makers of Gee's Bend and make a collage in the style of their art. Registration required. Feb 24 Sat 10:00 AM Reading Cuddly Buddies 6-12 years old with adult In partnership with Defenders of Animal Rights, children can practice reading to adoptable dogs and cats. At the DOAR location: 14412 Old York Road. Parents or caregivers must remain with their child. Registration required. Feb 28 Wed 4:00 PM

Hereford Branch • 16940 York Road • 410-887-1919

Don’t forget to check out the interactive children’s NANO exhibit, on loan from Port Discovery!

DIY: Book Art Join us for fast, easy and fun crafts. Sponsored by NBCAF. Feb: altered book art and blackout poetry. Registration Required. Feb 1 Thurs 10:00 AM Adult Writers Group Whether you're an indie author, a sometime poet or a budding novelist, participate in this work-shop for monthly discussion & practice. Bring out your best work and then learn how to market it. Feb 1 Thurs 7:00 PM Design Your Own Valentine Card

Learn how to design, create and embellish your own holiday card. All supplies provided. This program is inclusive for all abilities. Registration required. Feb 4 Sun 2:00 PM

African American Film Series Join us on Monday evenings in February (except February 19) as we celebrate African American History Month by showcasing films about notable African American writers and artists. Feb 5 Mon 6:00 PM Ralph Ellison: An American Journey

Feb 12 Mon 6:00 PM Zora Neale Hurston: Jump at the Sun

Feb 26 Mon 6:00 PM Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child

Hereford Book Club This Month: A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles. Next Month: The Shroud Conspiracy by John Heubusch. Feb 7 Wed 1:00 PM

Beginners Bridge Club Designed for those new to the game, this bridge club offers newcomers the opportunity to learn from each other in a relaxed and fun environment without an instructor present. Registration required. Feb 7 Wed 6:30 PM

Hereford Branch • 16940 York Road • 410-887-1919

Gallery Space at Hereford

January and February

African Colors by Joseph P. Cassar -

from the period when he worked and painted on the African continent.

Hereford Harmony by the students of Carol Lee Thompson at The Zoll Studio of Fine Art -

celebrate the many beauties of the local countryside.

Paintings and Constructions by Richard Roth

February Showcase

“Best of Prettyboy” Photo Contest Winners -

sponsored by the Prettyboy Watershed Alliance

Arts and Crafts Meet-Up Bring your own materials and meet up with your fellow crafters to work on your projects in our makerspace, The Hive. Registration required. Feb 8 Thurs 10:00 AM Feb 22 Thurs 10:00 AM Massage Therapy: How Touch Can Reshape Your Life Learn about the art of massage therapy and how it can be used to promote health and wellness. Presented by licensed massage therapist Melissa Davis, of Phoenix Reiki and Wellness. Registration required. Feb 8 Thurs 7:00 PM

Arts Access Designed for our adult customers with disabilities, incorporates stories, descriptive gallery walks, multi-sensory and repetitive arts/craft activities & experimentation with materials. Registration required. Caregivers welcome. Feb 13 Tues 10:00 AM

Doodle Lab Enjoy a relaxed evening of doodling using pens, pencils, stencils, watercolors and more! Registration required. This program is designed to be inclusive for all abilities. Feb 14 Wed 7:00 PM Introduction to Chess Learn basic chess moves and strategies and practice your skills. Registration required. Feb 17 Sat 10:00 AM BCPL CLOSED: Mon Feb 19 Yoga for Beginners Learn basic yoga postures and breathing exercises to increase fitness, focus and overall wellness. Bring a yoga mat or towel. Registration required. Feb 20 Tues 10:00 AM Fast and Easy Fiber Arts Spin your way to a new hobby! This month: wet felted flowers. Sponsored by NBCAF. Registration required. Feb 20 Tues 7:00 PM

Introduction to Green Burial What exactly is a green burial? What make it "green"? Is it legal? In this informational session pre-sented by the Green Burial Asso-ciation of Maryland, learn about this growing national movement and the history and current prac-tices of green burial in Maryland. Feb 21 Wed 7:00 PM Break a Leg! Drama Club Read a part from a script and bring a play to life with other thespians from your community. Feb 22 Thurs 7:00 PM Knit and Stitch Bring your latest knitting, crochet or needlecraft project and learn from each other. All levels of experience welcome. Feb 26 Mon 7:00 PM Brain Games: @ the Hereford Senior Center This monthly program at the Hereford Senior Center features fun memory-jogging games and activities. The center is located at 510 Monkton Road, on the second floor of Summit Manor, behind the Hereford Volunteer Fire Company. Feb 27 Tues 12:30 PM World War II Book Club Join us for a lively discussion of Spies in the Congo: America's Atomic Mission in World War II by Susan Williams. Feb 27 Tues 6:30 PM

Hereford Branch • 16940 York Road • 410-887-1919

Weekly Programs Bridge Club A fun afternoon of bridge and socializing. Participants should come knowing the basics of the game. Registration required. Tuesdays 1-3 PM

Open Studio An artist is available in our makerspace, The Hive, for fun, easy arts and crafts projects. Try your hand at a new skill! No experience necessary. Fridays 3:00 PM

WHAT IS RESTORATIVE PRACTICES? Restorative practices, which evolved from restorative justice, has the potential to

positively influence human behavior and strengthen civil society around the

world.

Restorative practices builds healthy communities, increases social capital,

reduces the impact of crime, decreases antisocial behavior, repairs harm and

restores relationships.

BCPS AREA EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCILS

JOINT ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING

FEBRUARY 7, 2018 7:00 – 9:00 P.M.

GREENWOOD CAMPUS – BUILDING E – ROOM 114

6901 CHARLES STREET, TOWSON, MD.

Dr. Melissa Whisted, Executive Director, Academic Services will speak

about this topic. There will be a question and answer session.

All residents of

Baltimore County are welcome.