Dear JES Families,

With the start of the second quarter, learning routines are well established, and our classrooms are buzzing with curiosity, collaboration, and new discoveries!

I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to JES PIE for hosting such a wonderful Harvest Fest! This annual event would not have been possible without the incredible volunteers who made it happen and the thoughtful planning from JES PIE. It was really great to see so many members of our school community come together.

Many JES teachers have shared with me how much they appreciated the opportunity to meet with families during our Fall Conferences. These conversations are such an important part of strengthening the partnership between home and school, helping us better support each child’s learning and growth alongside you.

This week, we will hold our October Safety Drill, which will be a Fire Drill. We practice these regularly to ensure all students know how to respond safely and calmly in the event of an emergency.

As we prepare to head into November, we will discuss gratitude and what it means for each cheetah’s sense of belonging within our entire school community. I’d also like to take a moment to highlight gratitude for our teachers. The work they do each day is both incredibly meaningful and deeply challenging. This time of year, I like to remind families that small acts of expressing gratitude, such as a quick email or a handwritten note can go a long way in continuing to inspire our amazing teachers and reinforce the impact they have on our students daily. 

Looking ahead, please note:

• Early Release: Next week, November 5th

• No School for Students: November 24–28th
  
  

Thank you for your continued partnership!

With gratitude,

Katie Barea

JES Principal