The Kindergarten - 5th grade second quarter report cards will be sent electronically the week of January 13-17 . These will be sent via email to the primary contacts (parents/guardians) listed in JMC. Please reach out to the office on Monday, January 20, if you did not receive their report card. 

Preschool report cards will not be sent home until the end of February, as they grade on a trimester basis. 

Benchmark testing is conducted in the fall, winter, and spring. These test help us determine how students are doing compared to their peers around the nation and here at school. These tests help guide our instruction and needed interventions. Please reach out to your child's classroom teacher if you have any questions or would like to know the specific dates your child will be testing this week and next

They best way to help your child prepare is to ensure that they are getting sufficient sleep, breakfast (at home or at school), and continue to practice skills at home. One test called CBMr is a 1 minute timed read to determine how accurately and quickly they can read a grade level passage. While comprehension (understanding) of the passage is most important for learning, the rate of speed and accuracy are good indicators of reading success. 

Please ensure that students have warm clothes, including hats and gloves. 

• 40’s and lower: Minimum: Coat, Hat, & Gloves. If forgotten, the school provides loaner hats, gloves, and coats to those who request them. They are washed after each child's use.

• Snow & Equipment Play: Snow pants and boots are required. No snow pants or boots, must stay on the plowed area.

• Recess will always be outside unless: actual temp or Feels Like temp drops below zero (0), ice makes it unsafe to go outside, rain, or other extenuating circumstances.

• Note: We have wonderful community partners who have allowed us to be able to provide attire for any child in need. Please reach out to a staff member if you need assistance obtaining a coat, snow pants, boots, hat, or mittens/gloves.

Snow Day

• School is closed and there is no new work assigned to students.  Stay safe and warm! 

• Encourage students to read, play indoors or outdoors (as able), and minimize screen time. 

Flexible Learning Days - February 17, March 10, & April 7
Please see the attachments below regarding Flexible Learning Days (FLD).  Highlights would include:

• December 9th was the first FLD. All snow days are just snow days.

• Flexible Learning Day Questions and Answers

Breakfast is available every day for students, even if they are late or buses are delayed. Students are able to eat in the cafeteria until 8:05 a.m. After that time they are given a Grab 'n Go breakfast to eat in the classroom.  

 The only time that breakfast is not served is on a 2-hour delay, as students go to lunch shortly after arrival. 

District Meals Information                                                   Breakfast & Lunch Menu

Please, text 515-218-1206 to indicate any last-minute changes, before or during school. Include student name(s) and transportation change. For example, John and Jane Doe will not be riding bus #4 tomorrow morning.