what's happening at JES . . .: 2015

Holiday Recess

Holiday Recess

December 23, 2015 - January 1, 2016

Happy Holidays to our JES community!

See you in 2016!

PreK Parent Night

CESU PreK Parent Night at Richmond Elementary School:

Come join us for a Pre-Kindergarten Parent Night at Richmond Elementary School on Wednesday, January 13th from 5:30-7:30. Dinner and childcare will be provided. For more information and registration please go here: https://www.smore.com/mx7vh

CESU PreK Parent Night at Jericho Elementary School:

Come join us for a Pre-Kindergarten Parent Night at Jericho Elementary School on Thursday, January 14th from 5:30-7:30. Dinner and childcare will be provided. For more information and registration please go here: https://www.smore.com/pt51m

JES Taste Test

And here is the link to the cooking show:
https://youtu.be/HM1l7kZTnGI

Website Survey

Dear Community Members,

Our school and the other schools of Mount Mansfield Modified Union School District/Chittenden East Supervisory Union want to update their websites with a modern look that works on all devices - desktops, laptops, tablets, smartphones, smartwatches. We would like your input about what you want on the websites. Please complete this survey by December 14th to provide us ideas about the visual look of the website and the content that is provided: https://goo.gl/Oj7GQz .

Thank you!

December Delayed Start

REMINDER

The next two hour delayed start of school is

**Wednesday December 9, 2015**

School will start exactly two hours later than the normal start time. Morning busses will run exactly two hours later than the normal run time.

For parents who have signed up for limited childcare at the school during the two hour late start, there is a modified bus schedule that only picks up at central locations. Please contact the school if you have any questions.

Pre-K Program Change Announcement for 2016-17

Please use the link below to register online

Pre-Kindergarten Program Online Enrollment

For more information please use the link below

http://liannepetrocelli.wix.com/cesuprek

Emergency Alert Test

Dear Parents and Community Members,

Jericho Elementary School, as well as the other schools of Chittenden East, is replacing its old emergency notification system with Schoolmessenger as of November 18th.

We will test the new emergency notification system on Wednesday, November 18th, at 6:00PM. The system informs you of urgent information such as school closures, delays or emergencies.

You may have received a test two weeks ago from the old system. We apologize for any inconvenience that a second test may cause. The new system was not available to us in August, and we had to keep the old and tested system in place until now.

Phone calls, emails and/or text messages will be sent you. Posts will be made to the school's website, Facebook and Twitter accounts.

Note: If you requested text messaging, you will receive a text message from Schoolmessenger or Chittenden East on Tuesday, November 17th asking you to accept future text messages. You must accept that request in order to receive future text messages.

If do not wish to be in the system, please contact us at 802-899-2272.

MONSTER BOOK FAIR

To view the book fair online please click here:
JES Monster Book Fair

Monster Book Fair

Online Book Store: JES Monster Book Fair Homepage

Farm to School Harvest Dinner

DELAYED START

REMINDER

The next two hour delayed start of school is

**Wednesday November 11, 2015**

School will start exactly two hours later than the normal start time. Morning busses will run exactly two hours later than the normal run time.

Picture Retake Day

Picture Retake Day is Friday, November 6 for any students who missed out on having their pictures done on September 24 or would like to have them retaken.

Test of the Emergency Alert System

Dear Parents and Community Members,

The schools of Chittenden East, which includes Jericho Elementary School, will test their emergency notification system on Monday, November 2nd, at 6:00PM.

You will likely receive a phone message as well as an email.

The system is to let you know of urgent information such as school closures, delays or emergencies.

If do not wish to be in the system, or do not receive an expected phone call on Monday evening, please contact us at 802-899-2272.

Community Forum MMMUSD

PreK Enrollment

Pre-Kindergarten Opportunities

For residents of Bolton, Huntington, Jericho, Richmond and Underhill for the 2016-17 School Year

Your child must be at least 3 by September 1, 2016

http://prek.cesuvt.org

Did you know? You may be eligible for a $3,000 tuition credit for your 3, 4 or 5 year old (not attending kindergarten) to attend a pre-qualified Private Community Pre-K (Act 166).

Did you know? CESU has free School-based Pre-K classrooms for 3 and 4 year olds at Brewster Pierce Memorial School, Smilie Memorial School, Richmond Elementary School and Underhill Central School (only 4 year olds).

Did you know? CESU is offering a tuition free, full day, 5 days a week classroom option for 4 year olds at Richmond Elementary School and Underhill Central School. Participation for this classroom requires proof of income eligibility and your child must be 4 by September 1, 2016. If you are not eligible for this classroom you can have the option to be entered into a lottery process for available slots. See guidlines on our website: http://prek.cesuvt.org

How do I apply?

Online Enrollment: http://prek.cesuvt.org/

Printable Enrollment Form: https://goo.gl/9encS5

More information visit: http://prek.cesuvt.org

Questions: lianne.petrocelli@cesuvt.org or 434-2128

Deadline for Enrollment is January 30, 2016

"Paws"itive Celebration October 27

Farm to School Harvest Dinner!

Please contact Nurse Amy at 899-2272 with any questions.

JES Taste Testing

REMINDER

The next two hour delayed start of school is

October 14, 2015

Please use the link below for the form which includes all late start days for the

2015-16 school year.

https://gbymca.wufoo.com/forms/20152016-late-start-days/

Please sign up early as there is limited space.

Hat Day Celebration

JES Gleaning Cancelled

The gleaning of vegetables in Richmond for JES is cancelled for tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct 7 due to an abundance of vegetables collected yesterday!

NEWS FROM THE KITCHEN

Did you know that this fall we have had local chicken, maple syrup, butter, cheese, pizza crust, cherry tomatoes, carrots, kale, beets, apples and blueberries?? We also get our whole wheat bread from Koffee Kup Bakery.

Children have enjoyed fruit smoothies for lunch made with Cabot Yogurt.

Variety of pizza flavors so far this fall include:
Pesto, Cheese, Taco Pizza, Chicken Barbeque, Sausage, Pepperoni and Hawaiian.
Ask your children what their favorite flavors have been!

Picture Day

PICTURE DAY

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

Check out the frequently asked questions for picture day!

Cardboard Challenge Info

Cardboard Challenge Update and Materials Request

We are in great shape for the event on Tuesday September 29th, but we are still in need of a few supplies. In the Enrichment Room we could use more small, assembled boxes- shoe box size or a bit larger. We could use more MASKING TAPE and HOT GLUE GUN STICKS (either size). These things can be delivered directly to the Enrichment Room in the grade 3 hallway.

To add to creations we could also use cereal box type cardboard, heavy paper, toilet paper type rolls etc. for your child’s classroom. They can bring these additional supplies directly to their classrooms.

I will be mass emailing volunteers to confirm their role in the event. Separate emails will go to the different groups.

This is shaping up to be a fantastic school-wide event. Students are abuzz with creative ideas. We have over 40 parent volunteers signed up. See you soon,

Dave Bouchard

Cardboard Challenge Committee

BUS SCHEDULE FOR STUDENTS WHO SPECIFICALLY ARRANGED

FOR BUSSING FOR EARLY PICKUP

for the Delayed Start

JES and ID School

9/9/15

7:00 Starts Sunny view “Y” –(JES)

RIGHT onto Rt. 15

7:07 #176 –(JES)

LEFT onto Raceway (Jolley’s end)

7:14 Jct. Valley’s Edge –(ID)

94-B Raceway –(ID)

Jct. Foothills –(ID)

7:19 RIGHT onto Rt. 15

LEFT onto Packard

7:22 RIGHT onto Starbird

#38 – (JES)

LEFT onto Packard

RIGHT onto Kriste

7:25 Jct. Buttercup/Kriste – (ID)

Jct. Kriste/So. Main (corner) –(ID)

LEFT onto So. Main

LEFT at stop sign

RIGHT at next intersection

7:28 RIGHT onto Rt. 15

7:32 ID school

Proceed to JES

7:40 JES

ALL OTHER STUDENTS WHO RIDE THE BUS AND DID NOT MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR EARLY PICK UP WILL BE PICKED UP TWO HOURS AFTER THE NORMAL PICK UP TIME FOR THE DELAYED START.

PLEASE CALL THE SCHOOL AT 899-2272 IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS.

THANK YOU!

Delayed Opening

Wednesday,September 9th

Chittenden East: all schools in Bolton, Jericho, Huntington, Richmond and Underhill

Reminder: All school start times will be exactly 2 hours later on
Wednesday September 9th

For parents who have signed up for limited childcare at the school during the two hour late start, there is a modified bus schedule that only picks up at central locations. Please check the school website for the limited bus pick up times and locations.

JES Open House Sept 8, 2015

We are so excited to have all our students back at school and welcome our new students!

Our school day starts at 7:45am and dismisses at 2:25pm

Please review the bus information listed below.

If you have any questions feel free to call or email us.

802-899-2272

jesoffice@cesuvt.org

BUS INFORMATION

Please use the links below for information on the bus route information for 2015-16 school year.

15-16 Fall Welcome Letter

Bus Schedule 2015 - 2016

CONTACTING THE SCHOOL

If you need to get in touch with us for any reason

Please call us at (802) 899-2272

email us at jesoffice@cesuvt.org

Thank you!

School Lunch

Check out the school lunch menu on the Food Services link to the left.

We also have specials which we will post monthly!

August Specials

Monday - Cheese and Yogurt

Tuesday - Grilled Cheese

Wednesday - Tuna on Whole Grain Bun

Thursday - Whole Grain Bagel and Cream Cheese

Friday - Cheese Quesadilla

Chef Special

9/3/2015 - Spaghetti with meat sauce, marinara or Cabot butter and parmesan

2015-2016 Late Start Days

FIRST LATE START DAY IS SEPTEMBER 9

The Greater Burlington YMCA will be providing morning care 7:15 AM until 9:30 AM. One day per month for families that need child care during late start -teacher professional development time. Late Start morning care is free of charge.

Please use the link below for the form which includes all late start days for the

2015-16 school year.

https://gbymca.wufoo.com/forms/20152016-late-start-days/

Please be sure to sign up in advance.

Please call JES at 899-2272 if you have any questions.

Kindergarten Orientation

KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION
Kindergarten Orientation Letter

Please join us on Wednesday, August 19 from 9:00am - 10:15am to meet your child's teacher and classmates. You should be receiving another letter within a day or two regarding specific bussing information. This letter will tell you the bus route and the time that the bus will arrive at your stop.

Please feel free to contact the school at 899-2272 if you have any questions or concerns.

First Day of School

Happy summer everyone! The start of school is approaching quickly.

The first day of school is August 26!

Check back here and at our other social media sites for information in the coming weeks.

We are so excited to see our students and start a fun and exciting school year!

Farewell Grade 4 Lip Dub

JUNE 18

BE SURE TO WEAR SCHOOL COLORS FOR THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!!

LOST & FOUND

Missing a favorite sweatshirt...jacket...water bottle?

Can't seem to locate that other favorite shoe??

Be sure to check out the Lost and Found table in the front hallway of JES.

You may just find what you have been looking for!

Bus Route Change for Wednesday June 10

Jericho: Snipe Island pick up and drop off of students will be at the intersection of Snipe Island and Nashville Rd at approximately the regular time.

PE News

Vermont adopts national physical education standards!

Over the last few days physical education has been in the local news as Vermont adopts national standards for physical education in order to align with common core and new grade level expectations.

I would like our JES families to know that I support the move, our school and curriculum is standards based and aligned with the new national standards. Jericho has a voice at the state level in physical education as I have sat on the executive board and have been an officer of the Vermont PE and Health Teachers association known as VTAHPERD, since 2009.

For more information regarding the new standards please visit

http://education.vermont.gov/physical-education#standards

Best Regards,

Mr Steinman

Last Day of School

The last day of school is Thursday, June 18.

School Board Meeting

The next School Board Meeting will take place on

Wednesday, June 10 at 7:00pm in the JES library.

As always, the community is invited to attend.

First Annual MMMUSD 4th Grade Track Meet 2015

Fourth graders from Underhill Central, Underhill ID, Jericho, Richmond, Huntington and Bolton participated in the first annual MMMUSD-CESU 4th GradeTrack Meet this past week. The event, held at MMU, was the first time that all of the schools participated and was a complete success. The power of seeing all our scholars in one spot for the first time celebrating health and fitness was beyond belief. We'd like to thank all the schools and communities for their support and involvement. Brian Godfrey, Glenn Steinman, Amanda Cowan, and Kelly Spreen, thank you all for your energy and efforts in organizing this great experience for our scholars.

Free Tennis Clinic for Grades 2-4

2015-16 School Year Calendar Community Forum

2105-16 School Year Calendar Community Forum

May 27, 2015

6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Camels Hump Middle School Library

Please join us at a forum to discuss and gather community feedback on the two hour delayed start times included in the Chittenden East Supervisory Union 2015-16 school year calendar. This forum is scheduled on Wednesday, May 27th, 6:30 p.m., in the Camels Hump Middle School Library. A subcommittee of the Chittenden East Governing Board as well as school administration will attend the forum to listen to public comments and answer questions. The goal of the community forum is to provide an opportunity for stakeholders to share input and to understand perspectives. The subcommittee will present a report to the full Board after the community forum.