Dear JES Families,

As we close out 2025 at JES, we are coming together for final bursts of learning, school spirit, community gathering, and fun!

JES Cheetah Leadahs, our 4th grade student leadership group, planned an exciting Spirit Week to help build enthusiasm and school pride across our building. They were intentional in making the week easily accessible to all students and requiring no preparation from families during this very busy time of year. For Thursday’s Future Me Day, students will draw their future selves and wear their pictures around their necks during the day.

This Thursday evening, we will gather as a larger school community during our Welcome Winter event, bringing families together for a night of light and joy as we embrace the winter season. Please join us anytime between 4:30–6:30pm to walk our beautifully lit JES trail alongside your family. Please note, due to this being an outdoor evening event, all children must stay with their families for safety.

A final reminder that our growing Lost & Found will be donated next week. Please stop by JES any time during school hours to see if any of the lost items are your child's.

As the year comes to a close, I invite you to spend a few moments reflecting together as a family. You might consider asking one another:

• What is something you are proud of from this year?

• What is something new you learned or tried?

• Who is someone who made a difference for you this year?

• What is something you are looking forward to in the new year?
  
  

Wishing you and your family peace and joy during this holiday season. I look forward to seeing many of you on Thursday evening!

Warmly,
Katie Barea
JES Principal