Jacksonville Elementary School3400 Hillendale Heights Rd. Phoenix, MD 21131

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

PARENT BULLETIN

JETS

Debbie Glinowiecki, PrincipalNancy Aumiller, Assistant Principal

October 4, 2012Dear Parents,

This has been one of the smoothest openings of school we have had in a few years. The students were back in the routines by the end of the first week of school. That is a compliment to students, parents, and teachers!

Mother Nature did try to impact us a few weeks ago with the severe storms at the end of the day, canceling all after school activities. Remember, if we need to close for weather or other issues, the teachers will follow the emergency closing directions you wrote on the bottom of the emergency contact paper. If you need to make changes throughout the year, please contact the office as well as the homeroom teacher.

Thank you to all who completed the Volunteer Training either at Back to School Night or last week. We have 622 volunteers on the volunteer database! (Some are duplicated if there are >1 child in the school.) There will only be one more training session, which will occur in November during American Education Week.

Regarding lunch, please make sure you send in the correct amount or have money on your child’s account. Neither the office nor a teacher is allowed to lend money to any child for lunch purchases. Applications for free and reduced lunches are available throughout the school year.

Consistent attendance is so important for student achievement. Therefore unless your child is symptomatic, please send him/her to school. We continue to monitor attendance monthly through the Attendance Committee which is comprised of the administration, guidance, nurse, and pupil personnel worker.

Focused on Quality Committed to Excellence

We welcome Dr. Catherine Allie as the new Zone 2 Assistant Superintendent. Dr. Allie comes to BCPS from Montgomery County. In addition, Mrs. Cathy Thomas is the new assistant to the assistant superintendent.

Please remember not to queue up in line in the parking lot for parent drop off before 9:05. If you arrive prior to 9:05 please park in a parking space. When we have a long line of cars it delays the busses entering the bus loop.

The annual Halloween Parade will occur around the perimeter of the school building on Wednesday, October 31 at 9:45. Children again this year are asked to come to school in costume. Parents may send clothes to change into after the parade. No toy weapons of any kind may be brought to school on this day.

The Dulaney Key Club will collect left over candy immediately after Halloween. Donated candy will be then distributed to various agencies by the members of the Key Club.

School will be closed Friday, October 19 for the state teachers’ conference. In addition, school will be dismissed at 12:50 on Friday, November 2 (end of the first marking period) and will be closed Monday, November 5 (Professional Study Day) and Tuesday, November 6 (Election Day).

Happy autumn,Debbie GlinowieckiNancy Aumiller

Jacksonville Elementary… students-

We Salute You!In remembrance of September 11th, the School Spirit

Committee began a week-long collection of “change” to be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project. Well, you definitely succeeded in your mission! Together with faculty and staff, the

students donated a grand total of $775. Congratulations! And, to all our “little patriots” out there who spent hours tending lemonade stands over the weekend to raise money for WWP. Your sense of duty is admirable!

**Wounded Warrior Project ® (WWP) serves military service members who incurred service-connected wounds, injuries, or illnesses on or after September 11, 2001 and their families.

Start your engines:

BOXTOPS and LABELS ARE

BACK!!!!

Join the race, Jacksonville’s Grand Prix starts now.

We’ve recently launched our 2012-2013 Box Tops and Labels for Education fundraising campaign. So start clipping and help our school earn money!

Parents…..help your kids race for the Top and begin collecting Box

Tops and Labels for Education from participating products. Students will compete at both the homeroom and grade level. The class with the most Labels and Box Tops will receive a prize. Start sending them in now! Make sure to place them in your homeroom’s box, first collection is October 19. Help your child’s class reach the finish line first!

Here’s how you can help:

• Clip Box Top coupons and Labels for Education from favorite products and send them to our school.• Register your shoppers cards. Our school will receive credit for Box Tops and Labels automatically when you purchase items at the grocery store and receive bonus points for signing up. www.elabelsforeducation.com. 100 Bonus Points Shoprite: www.shopriteshoponcegivetwice.comSafeway: www.2ways2earn.com• Shop at over 100 favorite online stores through the Box Tops Marketplace®

(btfe.com/marketplace); our school earns up to 15% of your qualifying purchases, at no additional cost to you!

• Purchase books through the Box Tops Reading RoomSM at Barnes & Noble; our school earns up to 6% of your purchases.

Our goal this year is $2900 dollars. Collecting Box Tops and Labels for Education is an easy and fun way for you and your kids to help Jacksonville Elementary collect cash for items you are already buying and using. Look around the kitchen and home office today and see how many may be waiting to be cut out and sent in! Collection sheets are available in the office.

The Race is on! Be the first class to the finish line and get to silly string a teacher.

ATTENTION THIRD- AND FOURTH-GRADE PARENTS

Ever Wondered What It Means To Be A "Picture Parent"???

Picture Parent is an in-classroom supplemental art program created in conjunction with the Baltimore Museum of Art and led by parent volunteers. Parents lead a 10-minute presentation on an artist and then supervise a 20-30 minute hands-on activity. Thank you to all the many parents who have participated in this program throughout the year to help bring art to life for all of the students.

If you love art, you'd make a great Picture Parent too! You do not have to be an artist, or have a degree in teaching or the arts - you just have to LOVE ART! We are in need of several volunteers for a one-day-only commitment for one (or more if you choose) of the grades. To help or learn more, please contact Katie Bellinger at (410) 666-7065 or ktbel@verizon.net.

2013-2014 Magnet Opportunities

A few weeks ago, magnet program brochures and applications were distributed to Grade 5 students. These brochures/applications contain importantprograms, admission criteria, and transportation.your child as you plan for the next phase of your child’s education.

Magnet applications must be completed and mailed to the Office of Magnet6901 Charles Street, ESS Building must be postmarked or hand-to be processed. Applications postmarked after the deadline date will not

The following schools are holding magnet open house events this month.are interested in learning more about the magnet programs should plan to attend.

Deep Creek Middle School Deer Park Middle Magnet Sch Lansdowne Middle School Loch Raven Technical Academy October 17, 6 Parkville Middle School and Center of Technology Southwest Academy Magnet School for Science & Engineering Sudbrook Magnet Middle School

If you need more information about magnet programs, please visit the website for the Office of Magnet Programs (

2012-13 JES YearbookThank you to everyone who came out to our amazing JogathonSpirit Day Saturday! For those of you who took photos of the event and would like to see your Jets in the yearbook please submit your photos to us. by going to replayit.com andregister your email and you will be able to upload your pictures. your pictures directly from your facebook account by logging in with your facebook ID. A third option is to put your photos on a disc or flash drive and submit them to Amy Bachran by dropping in the Yearbook mailbox at school or have your student bring it into their teacher to submit (just mark it Yearbook and please be sure to label if you would like it returned). If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me at abachran@gmail.com.

2014 Magnet Opportunities – Grade 5

A few weeks ago, magnet program brochures and applications were distributed to Grade These brochures/applications contain important information about magnet

programs, admission criteria, and transportation. Please discuss this information with you plan for the next phase of your child’s education.

Magnet applications must be completed and mailed to the Office of Magnet Programs at 6901 Charles Street, ESS Building – Room 106, Towson, MD 21204. ALL applications

-delivered by the deadline date, November 30, 2012, in order Applications postmarked after the deadline date will not be processed.

The following schools are holding magnet open house events this month. Families who are interested in learning more about the magnet programs should plan to attend.

Deep Creek Middle School - October 24, 6-8 PMDeer Park Middle Magnet School – October 17, 6-8 PMLansdowne Middle School – October 3, 6:30-8 PMLoch Raven Technical Academy October 17, 6-7:30 PMParkville Middle School and Center of Technology – Oct. 10 – 6 PM & 7 PMSouthwest Academy Magnet School for Science & Engineering – October 11, 6 PMSudbrook Magnet Middle School – November 8, 5-6:30 PM

If you need more information about magnet programs, please visit the website for the Office of Magnet Programs (http://www.bcps.org/offices/omp) or call 410-887

13 JES YearbookThank you to everyone who came out to our amazing Jogathon and

For those of you who took photos of the event and would like to see your Jets in the yearbook please submit your photos to us. You can submit them online

search for Jacksonville Elementary in Phoenix, MD. register your email and you will be able to upload your pictures. You can also upload your pictures directly from your facebook account by logging in with your facebook

ut your photos on a disc or flash drive and submit them to Amy Bachran by dropping in the Yearbook mailbox at school or have your student bring it into their teacher to submit (just mark it Yearbook and please be sure to label if you would

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me at

Grade 5

A few weeks ago, magnet program brochures and applications were distributed to Grade information about magnet

Please discuss this information with

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delivered by the deadline date, November 30, 2012, in order be processed.

Families who are interested in learning more about the magnet programs should plan to attend.

October 11, 6 PM

If you need more information about magnet programs, please visit the website for the 887-4127.

For those of you who took photos of the event and would like to see You can submit them online

search for Jacksonville Elementary in Phoenix, MD. Just You can also upload

your pictures directly from your facebook account by logging in with your facebook ut your photos on a disc or flash drive and submit them to Amy

Bachran by dropping in the Yearbook mailbox at school or have your student bring it into their teacher to submit (just mark it Yearbook and please be sure to label if you would

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me at

AREA EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL (AEAC) PRE-BUDGET HEARING

The AEAC will hold its operating and capital pre-budget hearings on the following dates:

Southeast AreaOperating and Capital pre-budget hearing – Monday, October 8, 2012, at 7 p.m. at Sollers Point Technical High School (Room 215)

Northeast AreaOperating and Capital pre-budget hearing – Wednesday, October 10, 2012, at 7 p.m. at Parkville High School (library).

Central AreaOperating and Capital pre-budget hearing – Thursday, October 11, 2012, at 7 p.m. at Ridge Ruxton School.

Northwest AreaOperating and Capital pre-budget hearing – Tuesday, October 16, 2012, at 7 p.m. at Deer Park Middle Magnet School (library).

Southwest AreaOperating and Capital pre-budget hearing – Wednesday, October 17, 2012, at 7 p.m. at Catonsville High School (Activity Room-AR)

Health Room Donations Needed!The health room is in need of boys underwear in size 5/6 and 7/8 as well as boys socks that would fit kindergarteners thru second graders. Any

donations would be appreciated!

Children in kindergarten should keep an extra set of clothes, including underwear and socks in their cubby/locker in case of developmental toileting accident or food accident.

Thank you!

Melissa DuCroix

The “Green Team” at workPlease see what a transformation the GREEN Team did this past Friday at Johnny's garden.

BEFORE AFTER

Special thanks goes to each committee member: Chris Hurley, Jen Franklin, Kathy Vananzo, Anne Marie Allison, Jenny Ryan, Kim Kelch, Sue Schmitz, Laurie Fink, Tracy Radebaugh, and Becky Tice.

Also, a big "shout out" to our parent coordinator Felicia Sharples who organized the event and provided pick-up truck and family members. Other parents included Lynn Cordell and Autumn DeBorde and children.

Finally, thanks to Mr. Jeff Carter, Supervisor of Grounds who provided mulch and good suggestions.

The committee can always additional volunteers for projects (i.e. maintaining the garden, recycling projects, etc.). If you would like to volunteer, please contact Mrs. Felcia Sharples at sharplesfam@gmail.com or Mr. John Brown at jbrown@bcps.org.

Thanks,John D. BrownGrade 4 Math TeacherGreen School Committee Chairperson

Jacksonville Sign Language ClubHi!Listen up third graders! Jacksonville Elementary will be offering an

after school Sign Language Club for on Thursdays from 4:05 – 5:00. If you are interested in learning basic sign language and want to join a club – this is for you! Here are some of the exciting things you will get to do:

Practice letters, numbers and words - you may even get credit for homework if you sign your spelling words for me!

Play fun games Learn signs so you can communicate with others Learn about the deaf community Video message deaf and hard-of-hearing video-pals from Villa Cresta

Elementary Performance opportunities – we can learn signs to our favorite songs

and even perform for the schoolWe will only be able to take on the first 20 students. I hope that many

will show an interest in such a neat club! I had a lot of fun talking about sign language last year when you were in second grade. I am very excited about starting this new club and I hope to see you there!

Erin Richmond**********************************************************

Sign Language Club – Permission Slip

Please fill out the form below if you are interested in joining The Jacksonville Signing Troupe. Additional information will be sent home after forms are returned. (Teachers – please send completed forms to Room 17).

Child’sName:________________________________________________________Grade and Teacher:________________________________________________________How will your child get home: ________________________________________Parent’s name and email/phone number: ______________________________________________________________________________________________Parent Signature: ______________________ Date: ______ /______ /______

AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK

Hi All! November is right around the corner and with that comes American Education Week. The Hospitality Committee provides beverages and baked goods in the front lobby and would love any and all help :-). If you are interested in helping out, please contact Lisa McClellan at tomandlisainmd@verizon.net .

Want to Give the Gift that Keeps Giving?Local retailers support our school!! Register your grocery store cards today to help earn cash for our school. Safeway, ShopRite, and Giant participate in this wonderful program. It’s a great way to give back to the school without any hassle. This will not affect your grocery store prices or bonuses and you can enter more than one school. It’s so easy! Here’s how to register:

For Safeway and ShopRite - go to www.escrip.com and sign up by entering your Safeway and ShopRite card number. Our school code is 6520382.

For Giant - go to www.giantfood.com/aplus and sign up by entering your Giant card number. Our school ID is 03019.

If you have already enrolled in the programs, thank you! Please make sure to renew your Giant account for this school year and add ShopRite to your escrip account as they are a new participant in the program.

Thank you for your participation!!

ADDITIONAL ADULT ASSISTANT NEEDED

A full-time Additional Adult Assistant is needed to work with a student. The position currently pays $9.40 per hour for a 6.5 hour day. Newly identified additional adults must have a valid fingerprinting card and background check prior to working withstudents. Please contact Nancy Aumiller, assistant principal, at 410-887-7880.

Get Your Game On –Read Like a Raven!

We are officially half way through the first quarter of the 2012-2013 school year and that means that we have only four and half weeks until the marking period ends. More importantly, that means that students in grades two through five have just over four weeks to read at least two books and to take Accelerated Reading quizzes! Our school-wide goal is to read and succeed with a 90% or greater average on quizzes. Students who achieve that goal will be welcomed into our

90%+ Club!As parents and guardians, you can help at home. Help your child choose the correct book for their reading level. Reading teachers will have this information if your child doesn’t already know. Talk to your child about the book they are reading. Ask them to describe the setting, characters, problem, events, and solution. Once they have finished, make sure they come to school with the book to take a quiz. What's more, you can check their quizzes online through the HomeConnect portion of the Renaissance website. Teachers have sent this information home to all students in grades 2-5.Like the Baltimore Raven’s Football Team, we believe that “Every victory starts within.” And we believe that every Jacksonville Elementary student can be victorious when they read to enjoy, read to learn and read, read, read!!

FALL PICTURE DAYMark your calendars for Wednesday, October 17. Lifetouch will be here to take individual and class pictures. You should have received the flyer listing the various backgrounds and packages and a reminder flyer will be sent home a day or two before the 17th as a reminder. You can

also visit www.lifetouch.com.

Red Ribbon Week 2012October 22

The Red Ribbon Week campaign is the oldest and largest drug prevention program in the United States. The goal of Red Ribbon Week is to teach

students about the dangers of drugs. Our Red Ribbon Week slogan this year is “A Drug Free Life Rocks”. Students will be participating in a variety of

activities during the week of OctobeMonday, October 22

Wednesday, October 24Friday, October 26

(Remember the dress code and no face makeAs part of Monday’s “Red Head” celebration, abe coming home explaining how About Faces will offer Red Ribbon Hair

Extensions. The money raised from this will be donated to “First Step” which is a local facility that

substance

Please check your child’s folder on Friday!

“A Drug Free Life Rocks”

Red Ribbon Week 2012October 22 – 26

The Red Ribbon Week campaign is the oldest and largest drug prevention program in the United States. The goal of Red Ribbon Week is to teach

students about the dangers of drugs. Our Red Ribbon Week slogan this year is “A Drug Free Life Rocks”. Students will be participating in a variety of

activities during the week of October 22-26. The schedule of events is:Monday, October 22nd - “Red Head Day”

Wednesday, October 24th – “Wear Red Day”Friday, October 26th – “Dress like a Rock Star”

(Remember the dress code and no face make-up!)As part of Monday’s “Red Head” celebration, a special permission slip will be coming home explaining how About Faces will offer Red Ribbon Hair

Extensions. The money raised from this will be donated to “First Step” which is a local facility that provides early intervention and treatment for

substance abuse and dependence.

Please check your child’s folder on Friday!

“A Drug Free Life Rocks”

The Red Ribbon Week campaign is the oldest and largest drug prevention program in the United States. The goal of Red Ribbon Week is to teach

students about the dangers of drugs. Our Red Ribbon Week slogan this year is “A Drug Free Life Rocks”. Students will be participating in a variety of

26. The schedule of events is:

special permission slip will be coming home explaining how About Faces will offer Red Ribbon Hair

Extensions. The money raised from this will be donated to “First Step” provides early intervention and treatment for