Hello JES Families, 

We’re off to a fantastic start to fall! Our teachers are working collaboratively in grade-level teams to deepen our collective understanding of Professional Learning Community (PLC) practices and our district and school-wide approach to a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS). These Collaborative Teams are thoughtfully analyzing both academic and social-emotional data to make informed, student-centered decisions that guide next instructional steps and ensure support for all learners.

We recently celebrated the power of a Growth Mindset during our “Power of YET” assembly, encouraging students to embrace challenges, learn from mistakes, and keep striving forward. The message: they may not be able to do something yet, but with effort and support, growth is always possible! Students learned the chorus from The Power of YET song, and some brave teachers joined me to perform the rap as a surprise for students! We also read The Magical Yet by Angela DiTerlizzi, and in a beautiful JES tradition, our fourth graders welcomed kindergartners with carnations, helping our youngest cheetahs feel seen, supported, and valued as new members of our school community.

We’ve just launched our first all-school challenge, and students are earning Cheetah Spots for following the classroom agreements they collectively created, agreements that reflect the shared values and expectations they want to uphold in their learning spaces throughout the year.

We are looking forward to welcoming families to JES for our annual Open House next week and during conferences throughout the month of October. Thank you for your continued partnership and support!

Warmly,

Katie Barea

JES Principal