Jerry Ross Elementary School 11319 Randolph Street Crown Point, IN

Phone: 663-3010 Fax: 662-3529 www.cps.k12.in.us/ross

UPCOMING EVENTS

ANIMAL SHELTER DONATION DRIVE (see attachment)

Monday, Feb. 23rd—March 6th

MIDTERM PROGRESS

Wednesday, February 20th

MATH BOWL COMPETITION

Thursday, Feb. 26th; 5:00pm at Wheeler Middle School

AR PARENT NIGHT

Friday, February 27th, 6-8 p.m.

JR BOOK FAIR

March 2nd-6th

ISTEPS—APPLIED SKILLS

March 3rd-6th

IREAD 3rd Grade Test

March 17th-19th

Attendance Rate

Week of 2/16

95%

is dedicated to advancing excellence in education worldwide.

Indicator 1.1 The school engages in a systematic, inclusive and comprehensive process to review, revise and communicate a school purpose for student success.

READ THE MOST COAST TO COAST: Our Jerry Ross students, staff, and parents are partici-pating in this special reading event that will take place all day on Friday, February 27th. Students from all around the world will be taking AR tests throughout the day to beat the world record.

Parents can help by coming to Jerry Ross from 6-8 p.m. that Friday night to take AR tests on books they have read. Have you ever won-dered what it would be like to take an AR test? Now’s your chance to find out. Please join us next Friday and let’s make history together!

HAVE YOU NOMINATED A JERRY ROSS TEACHER OR STAFF MEMBER YET FOR TEACHER OF THE YEAR? WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR! Time is running out to nominate a Jerry Ross teacher or staff member who goes above and beyond. Do you see Jerry Ross staff members going out of their way to help students ? Take time this weekend to fill out the brief nomination form and show your appreciation for our amazing teachers and support staff!

ISTEP SCHEDULE All of our students will be taking ISTEP tests during the first week of March. These tests are extremely important for students, teachers, and our school. Please make sure you do not schedule appointments during these dates and encourage your children to give their best effort.

Tuesday, March 3rd: All students test in Math

Wednesday, March 4th All students test in English Language Arts

Thursday, March 5th All students test in English Language Arts

Friday, March 6th 4th graders test in Science

We are exactly halfway through the 3rd grading period. Please take time this weekend to check your child’s grades on RDS!

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LIFE SKILL OF THE

MONTH

Honesty

You are truthful and trustworthy

Monday, Feb. 23

Pizza

“SPECIAL Lunch-to-

Go Yogurt Meal”

FROM THE CAFETERIA—LUNCH MENU

Tues., Feb. 24

Cheeseburger Deluxe

Breaded Chix Sandwich

Wed., Feb. 25

Lasagna Roll Ups/Roll

Quesadilla

Thurs., Feb. 26

Chicken Nuggets

Turkey & Gravy

Friday, Feb. 27

Bosco Sticks

w/Marinara Sauce

“Special Lunch-to-Go

Turkey Torpedo Sub”

JERRY ROSS CLUBS CALENDAR

Monday, Feb. 23th

Math Bowl Practice 7:50-8:45 am

Masterpiece Monday 8:05-8:50 am

Grade 3 group 1

Science Olympiad 3:45-4:45 pm

Tuesday, Feb. 24th

Math Bowl Practice 7:50-8:50 am

Newspaper 8:05-8:50 am

Science Olympiad Practice 3:45-4:45 pm

Wednesday. Feb. 25th

Math Bowl Practice 3:45-4:45 pm

Thursday, Feb. 26th

Chess Club 3:45-4:45 pm

Math Bowl Competition 5:00 pm @Wheeler

Middle School

Friday, Feb. 27th

SOM Breakfast 8:00 am

BOOK FAIR COMING TO JERRY ROSS!!

The Book Fair is coming to Jerry Ross March

2nd-March 6th! The times for the Book Fair

are listed below! If you have any questions,

please contact Mrs. Muir in the Library.

Monday March 2

9:25-11:15 & 1:40-2:15

Tuesday March 3rd

12:20-11:20…12:00-12:40…2:10-3:00

Wednesday March 5th

10:30-2:30

Thursday March 5th

11:00-3:00

Friday March 6th

9:15-3:15

A Music Note from: Middle School A Music Note from: Middle School A Music Note from: Middle School A Music Note from: Middle School Band SignBand SignBand SignBand Sign----Ups Ups Ups Ups

5th Grade Parents5th Grade Parents5th Grade Parents5th Grade Parents

It is time to sign your child up for middle school band! Information on band sigh-ups has been passed out to students who said they have interest in joining. If they lost this information, please check your email as I have sent a link to the form to all 5th grade parents. The sign-up form should be turned into me by Tuesday, Febru-

ary 17th. Sign-up night is at Wheeler on Tuesday, Feb. 26th

from 4:00-7:30.

McDonald’s Fundraising Night

Join us for dinner at the Winfield McDonald’s

Tuesday, Feb. 24th 5-8pm. 15% of the sales are

donated to Winfield and Jerry Ross Elementary

GIRLS ON THE RUNGIRLS ON THE RUNGIRLS ON THE RUN will now be including 3rd grade

Online reg. ends 2/27

Practices for all start on 3/3 and will meet every Tues. &

Thurs. @3:45

gotrofnwi.org

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For the Lake County Animal Adoption & Control CenterFor the Lake County Animal Adoption & Control CenterFor the Lake County Animal Adoption & Control Center

We would appreciate any donation items that your child may be able to contribute to this cause! We would appreciate any donation items that your child may be able to contribute to this cause! We would appreciate any donation items that your child may be able to contribute to this cause!

••• Purina Tidy Cats NonPurina Tidy Cats NonPurina Tidy Cats Non---Clumping (yellow bag)Clumping (yellow bag)Clumping (yellow bag)

••• Country Value Dog Food located at Crown Feed & SupplyCountry Value Dog Food located at Crown Feed & SupplyCountry Value Dog Food located at Crown Feed & Supply

••• Pedigree Can (Choice cuts in gravy with chicken)Pedigree Can (Choice cuts in gravy with chicken)Pedigree Can (Choice cuts in gravy with chicken)

••• Country Value Cat Food located at Crown Feed & SupplyCountry Value Cat Food located at Crown Feed & SupplyCountry Value Cat Food located at Crown Feed & Supply

••• Purina Kitten ChowPurina Kitten ChowPurina Kitten Chow

••• Friskie’s Cat FoodFriskie’s Cat FoodFriskie’s Cat Food---PatePatePate---Mixed Grill or Liver & Chicken dinnerMixed Grill or Liver & Chicken dinnerMixed Grill or Liver & Chicken dinner

••• Paper Towels/Bath TowelsPaper Towels/Bath TowelsPaper Towels/Bath Towels

••• Clorox Disinfecting WipesClorox Disinfecting WipesClorox Disinfecting Wipes

••• Lysol Power & Fresh multiLysol Power & Fresh multiLysol Power & Fresh multi---surface cleaner (Lemon/Waterfall Splash)surface cleaner (Lemon/Waterfall Splash)surface cleaner (Lemon/Waterfall Splash)

••• Monetary Donations for Medical Care/Spay/NeuteringMonetary Donations for Medical Care/Spay/NeuteringMonetary Donations for Medical Care/Spay/Neutering

••• Gift cards (Tractor Supply Company & or Crown Feed & Supply)Gift cards (Tractor Supply Company & or Crown Feed & Supply)Gift cards (Tractor Supply Company & or Crown Feed & Supply)

••• This is our third year for the AntiThis is our third year for the AntiThis is our third year for the Anti---bullying club, but our second year for a donation drive. The club members are very excited bullying club, but our second year for a donation drive. The club members are very excited bullying club, but our second year for a donation drive. The club members are very excited

and proud to be part of this event! and proud to be part of this event! and proud to be part of this event!

••• Donation boxes will be placed near the front office for any items that your child brings in.Donation boxes will be placed near the front office for any items that your child brings in.Donation boxes will be placed near the front office for any items that your child brings in.

••• Questions? (219) 663Questions? (219) 663Questions? (219) 663---3010 x 18010 Tina Pape3010 x 18010 Tina Pape3010 x 18010 Tina Pape

The Crown Point Community School Corporation is accepting nominations for the “Teacher of the Year” and “Employee of the Year.” Students, former students, parents, colleagues, ad-ministrators, or members of the general public may nominate a CPCSC teacher or employ-ee. There is no limit to the number of teachers or employees that a person may nominate.

Nomination forms are available on the school corporation’s main webpage at www.cps.k12.in.us and in all school offices. They can also be mailed to CPCSC Teacher and

Employee of the Year, 200E North St. Crown Point, IN 46307

Nomination forms must be submitted by Monday, March 2, 2015 to the

Crown Point Community School Corporation.

Winners will be announced at the May 2015 School Board meeting.

MARKET DAY ORDERS Market Day flyers were sent out earlier this week. If you would like to order from Market Day, you can use the order form or go online to marketday.com. The Winfield/Jerry Ross account number is 4785. Orders turned into the school are due by Tuesday, Mar. 3rd. Phone/Internet orders are due by 11pm CST, Friday

3/5. Pickup will be Tues. Mar. 10, 4:30-5:30 at Winfield Elementary

Market Day Payments Market Day Payments Market Day Payments Order online-pay w/credit card online, or pay by check payable to “Market

Day”

Order on paper form-pay with check payable to “Market Day” at pick up.

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For details: Call 836-1839 x103 or go to

www.SouthShoreArtsOnline.org

Art Classes for Pre-Schoolers, Children, Teens, Adults and Seniors

Register by February 26th for 10% off most classes. Become a member and receive an addi-

tional 10% off most classes.

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www.campinvention.org or call 800.968.4332

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Price:$220 (before discount)

Free Dental Health Clinic Day For Children Free Dental Health Clinic Day For Children Free Dental Health Clinic Day For Children

Sunday Feb. 22nd

We are pleased to share with you that Kool Smiles will be hosting a FREE dental health clinic day for children

without dental insurance between 10am and 1pm (CT) on Sunday, Feb. 22, in Highland at our Kool smiles office

located at 8327 Indianapolis Blvd.

800-382-9842

Email:h1@in.gov Website: www.in.gov/h1

200 W. Washington ST. Indianapolis, In 46204

FROM THE NURSE HEAD LICE FACTS: Head lice are insects that are found on the hair of humans. Head lice

live close to the human scalp and move by crawling very quickly. They DO NOT jump or fly. Head lice are spread

by direct contact with the hair of an infested person. Personal hygiene or cleanliness in the home or school has

nothing to do with getting head lice. Nits (also known as the eggs) are oval or teardrop in shape, very small

(about the size of a knot in thread), and are yellow-brown or white in color. Nits are firmly attached at the

base of the hair shaft with a cement-like substance. The adult louse is about the size of a sesame seed and

light brown in color, but the color can vary depending on hair color. Teach your children the following good habits

to follow: NEVER share hats, scarves, coats, combs, brushes, hair clips, etc. Parents are encouraged to check their child’s hair/scalp thoroughly and frequently for any signs of head lice especially if your child is complaining of itchiness. For more information, visit the CDC web-site at: www.cdc.gov/parasites/lice/head/. If you have

any questions, please contact Mrs. Arena. Thank you.

Register today @www.TownandCountryChristian.net

Teams available for age 4, up through 8th grade

Cheer Questions to Christine Gonzalez @ irishirish26@yahoo.com

Football questions to Mike Schroader@ schroadeo04@yahoo.com