January and February Updates!

February, 2010

Dear Jessie Beck Parents and Families:

It’s February and we have been working diligently toward our school goals. We have implemented several new things this year, to ensure every child’s’ success.

Student of the Month has been another success and I cherish the time I get to spend with these kids once per month!

We have completed 2 Math Benchmark Assessments, 2 Literacy Benchmark Assessments, and the 5th grade State Analytic Writing Test.. Still much more testing ahead, of course…
Our teachers meet in “Professional Learning Communities” weekly and come up with interventions/strategies to best meet the individual needs of your children. Their efforts are to be commended and I truly have not seen such a dedicated staff. Thanks to a grant from the E.L. Cord Foundation, 7 Interactive White Boards were installed in grades 4,5, & 6. Our PFA has been instrumental in their support this year, and have helped us accomplish our many goals.
We will, once again, have a 5th/6th grade Intramural Soccer Team! Please watch for a letter from a JB parent, Barry Wardell, who graciously volunteered to coach the team again this year!
Thank you for continuing to have your children here every day, and on time. We are progressing toward our goals, but there is never enough time to meet our instructional time schedule…so your adherence to the attendance policy is greatly appreciated.

Drop off/Pick up times continue to be a problem in the mornings and afternoons at Jessie Beck. Due to traffic congestion and the snow…a reminder to enter through the South side of the parking lot (marked “Enter”) and go down the 1st side of the parking lot...the lot next to the fence is for buses only. Kids cannot walk through the parking lot and need to be on the sidewalks at all times. Thank you for helping keep our kids safe by not parking in the crosswalk area or red zones and your courtesy and respect toward our Crossing Guards is greatly appreciated.

Let’s have a safe, warm remainder of the season and a wonderful month full of friendship, caring, kindness, love, and of course…learning! Also, please see "become a fan" of our new Jessie Beck Facebook Page to keep up on updates weekly !

Sincerely,

Krissy Brown, Principal