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Welcome back! We are off and running on another exci6ng school year! The first few days of school are always the most exci6ng for staff and students. Students are making new friends and teachers are learning about their students. The first day of school brought us great news regarding enrollment. Our served enrollment is up 21 students from last year including a kindergarten class that has over 40 students!! Here is a quick enrollment breakdown comparing the first day of school this year to the first day of school last year:
2015-‐16 SY K-‐5th grade -‐ 158 students 6th-‐8th grade -‐ 76 students
9th-‐12th grade -‐ 105 students Total -‐ 339 students
2016-‐17 SY K-‐5th grade -‐ 180 students 6th-‐8th grade -‐ 81 students 9th-‐12th grade -‐ 99 students
Total -‐ 360 students (By comparison, we served 276 in 2011)
Hidden in these numbers is the fact that our smallest class is our senior class meaning we are expec6ng another large jump next year. Exci6ng 6mes in Janesville!
As many of you know, the school board has approved a proposal to put forth a bond issue for building expansion. This is the second 6me that we have asked the tax base to consider a $5.395 million dollar expansion. With growing student enrollment comes the need for more classroom space. This proposal would give us up to five addi6onal classrooms in the elementary where our enrollment is really taking off. More informa6on can be found on our website and flyers will be around town by the end of the week. If you have any ques6ons throughout the process, please do not hesitate to contact me, or stop at one of our town hall mee6ngs scheduled for October 25th and October 30th.
Best Regards, BJ Meaney
JANESVILLE CSD September 8, 2016
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GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND TOWN HALL MEETING
OCTOBER 25, 2016 5:30-6:30 p.m.
PK-‐12 Student & Staff School Pictures will be on Friday, September 9th. (Yes, Seniors you have to get your photo also! However, you do not need to purchase any unless you wish to do so.)
New Daily Schedule for 2016-‐17 School Year SCHOOL HOURS: The normal school day for staff is 8:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. For students the normal school day is 8:15 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. unless there are other causes, early dismissal or late start for weather, or in-‐service. The school day for students every Wednesday is 8:15 a.m. to 2:05 p.m. Students will not be permitted in the school building before 8:00 a.m. unless a staff member supervises them. If supervised, students will remain in the cafeteria until the bell rings or if under staff supervision in the classroom or other area in the building. Exceptions will be made for inclement weather. Drop off and pick up are on the north end of the building and are noted with signs. All classrooms will be opened at 8:10 a.m. Breakfast is served each morning beginning at 7:55 a.m. and continuing until 8:25 a.m.
PARKING LOT & PICK UP/DROP OFF memo… 1. The upper level of the parking lot directly north of the building on the high school side has a double yellow line painted. This is a one-‐way lane for bus drop off/pick up and family drop off/pick up only. We are encouraging all families to drop off/pick up their students in this lane rather than in the front of the building. 2. To make our school a safer place, we will only have 2 doors open to K-‐12 students before 8:15. The activities/cafeteria door and the main ofVice door will be open. Any student who arrives before school starts will be asked to congregate in the cafeteria until the bell rings. We ask that you bring your students no earlier than 8:05 a.m. if possible. Preschool students will still be allowed to enter through the preschool doors on the north end of the building. There are also visitor parking spots for pick up/drop off on the north end of the building. Latch Key is directly across from the main ofVice.
3. PLEASE DO NOT park in the handicap parking unless you are authorized to do so.
4. Students, staff, and parents watch your speed and understand that we need to be cautious at all times. Look out for our Wildcats!
REMIND ACCOUNT: (Replacing KWWL’s Text Alert) We have created a Remind account to send out text alerts in the event we have a cancellation or delay due to weather. This will replace the service that KWWL used to provide. Sign up is simple. Text @mrbme to 81010. You will receive a follow-‐up text asking for your name and role. If you have any questions please contact BJ Meaney or Travis Temple.
NotiVications will also be posted on www.facebook.com/janesvilleCSD and our school website. Note to Secondary Students: If an ODD day is missed due to weather or other unique circumstances, the next day back will be an ODD day. If an EVEN day is missed, the next day back will be an EVEN day.
WAYS TO BE IN THE KNOW… Follow JCSD on Facebook: www.facebook.com/JanesvilleCSD
Visit our school website: http://www.janesville.k12.ia.us/ Follow JCSD on Twitter: @JCSDWildcats
MS. PUGH’S NEWS CORNER
6-12th Principal
Email: [email protected]
Welcome Back!
The school year is off to a great start and we have so much to look forward to this month! The Student Council has been busy
preparing for Homecoming fesMviMes which will begin on September 26th and conclude on Saturday, October 1st with the
homecoming dance. Please note the change of the homecoming dance from Friday to Saturday. This change was made based on
student request. We look forward to hosMng alumni and community members as we engage in homecoming tradiMons!
Items to Note:
• We have updated our informaMon management system from JMC to Infinite Campus. The process and learning involved in
making this change is quite extensive. We apologize for the delay in sharing account informaMon with students and parents and
appreciate your paMence. We will be sharing account log-‐in informaMon in the next few weeks. In the meanMme, if you have any
quesMons or concerns about how your student is performing in a parMcular class, please contact individual teachers.
• The 2016-‐17 Secondary Student/Parent Handbook has been updated on the website. Updates and reminders were shared with
all secondary students during an assembly on the first day of school. Please contact the school with any quesMons regarding the
handbook.
• We conMnue to encourage students to lead and learn The Wildcat Way by being PosiMve, Caring, Responsible and Respec[ul!
Again this year, we will recognize one student each month in grades 6-‐8 and 9-‐12 for demonstraMng the Wildcat Way. Look for
these celebraMons in our newsle^er and on our Facebook page.
Celebra/ons: 99% of our secondary students made growth or were proficient on the Iowa Assessments in the spring in math, reading or both. These test scores are one way we and the state determine the effecMveness of curriculum and instrucMon. For this reason we offered an incenMve to all students in grades 6-‐12 to moMvate them to do their very best and show us what they know and are able to do. Middle school students who earned this incenMve will have a pizza party and game Mme (dodgeball, board games, video games, etc.) during homecoming week. High school students who made growth or were proficient have earned a “personal day” with parameters. Parents of students who received this incenMve will receive a le^er in the mail with the specifics. Parents will be required to approve this day before it can be used. Please contact me if you have any quesMons acer receiving the le^er.
Our staff and students never cease to amaze me and all they do is only possible with parent and community support! I am looking forward to another great school year! Go Cats!
Krista Pugh, Secondary Principal
Thank You’s For This Month:
*Student school supplies from Marlene Cornelius.
*Backpack from the Zwanziger family.
*Flowers for the office from Stephanie Arensdorf
*Donations for the school from the Janesville United Methodist Church and Messiah Lutheran
*To all the students and parents for being patient during our transition to Infinite Campus from JMC.
Student Government is off to a great start with 26 members from the middle school and high school. The 2016-‐2017 student government members are:
Grade 6th: • Heather Alberts -‐ Student Council • Noah Muller -‐ Student Council
Grade 7th: • Elizabeth Widner – Student Council • Tyler Robinson -‐ Student Council
Grade 8th: • Chloe Carlson -‐ Student Council • Chloe Kiene -‐ Student Council
Grade 9th: • Marlee Boyle – President • Molly Stanhope – Vice President • Haven Martin -‐ Secretary/Treasurer • Matthew Alberts – Student Council • Nick Jensinius – Student Council
Grade 10th: • Lily Liekweg – President • Bree Thompson -‐ Vice President • Alisa Bengen – Secretary/Treasurer • Kennedy Rieken -‐ Student Council • Grace Hovenga -‐ Student Council
Grade 11th: • Sage Sherburne – President • Madison Stanhope -‐ Vice President • Sydney Conrad -‐ Secretary/Treasurer • Dalton Woodyard -‐ Student Council • Keigan Feldmann – Student Council
Grade 12th: • Hope McDermott -‐ President • Olivia Waller -‐ Vice President • Gillian Gergen -‐ Secretary/ Treasurer • Victoria Hazard -‐ Student Council • Bridget Winner -‐ Student Council
Student Council President -‐ Hope McDermott Student Council Vice President -‐ Dalton Woodyard Student Council Secretary/Treasurer -‐ Madison Stanhope
Congratulations to all of the student government members!
STUDENT GOVERNMENT by Tori Hazard
Don’t Forget to collect these items for Janesville School!!
Hy-Vee Receipts (from
Cedar Falls, Waterloo, and
Waverly)
Tyson Labels
General Mills Box Tops
Milk Moo-la
HOMECOMING!! We have been busy planning for homecoming and look forward to a week full of fun activities. Homecoming week this year will be September 26th through October 1st.
Homecoming activities: Wednesday, September 28th 6:30 p.m. Powder Puff Football on the football Vield 7:30 p.m Boy’s Volleyball in the big gym Friday, September 30th 1:30 p.m. Homecoming Parade 1:50 p.m. Pep Rally in the gym. Coronation during half-‐time of the football game Saturday, October 1st 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Homecoming Dance
The theme for this year is “Journey Through the Jungle”. Dress up days for the week are as follows:
Monday: College Day (Wear clothing to represent your favorite college) Tuesday: Tacky Tourist Day (Dress up like your touring the jungle) Wednesday: Camo and Tie Dye Day (Wear camouVlage and tie dye together)
Thursday: Predator vs. Prey Day (Dress up like prey or predator nothing that represents a weapon will be allowed)
Friday: Spirit Day (Show off your school spirit!)
Prizes will be given throughout the week to all grade levels including small treats for elementary students who dress up. Show your Wildcat spirit and get involved with Homecoming Week!
The student council is also involved with “Cash for Students”. The Waverly Hy-‐vee will give back $1 for every $200 of receipts that are collected from their store. This is a wonderful way for our student council to raise money for events that occur throughout the year such as Character Counts Week, Winterfest and Teacher Appreciation Week. Please bring in your Waverly Hy-‐vee receipts and help the student council make activities even better this year!
2016-‐17 New Staff -‐ WELCOME THEM TO OUR JANESVILLE WILDCAT FAMILY!
Brian Voss – High School Teacher
Abby Rau – Fourth Grade Teacher/Title 1
Kim Eastman-‐ Fourth Grade Teacher
Dana Sorensen-‐ 5-‐12 Instructional Strategist
Holly Ward-‐PK Instructional Assistant/Latchkey
This month, the National Honor Society will be selling Yuda Bands to help a student in Mkoba, Zimbabwe go to school. Yuda Bands, handmade bracelets from Guatemala, are sold in fundraisers to help kids like Jabu Moyo go to school when they could not otherwise. This month from September 21st – October 5th, the National Honor Society will be selling these bands in the office and at home games. The bands cost $7.50 and all proceeds will go to Jabu if we reach a goal of 174 bands sold. As a group we are striving to sell as many bands as we can to help him go to school with fewer expenses.
My name is Jabu Moyo. I live in Mkoba. I could not continue with my education to secondary school because my father could not pay my school fees. My father lost his job at Antelope Park about three years ago and has been unemployed since then. We have been struggling as a family. If I get the opportunity to return to school, I want to work hard and become a teacher. I like reading books and playing football. -JABU MOYO
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Sponsor, Miss Roberts
Article by Katy Schroeder
PUBLIC FLU CLINC
Where: Janesville Public Clinic: Elementary School Gym When: October 19, 2016 Time: 2:30-‐4:30 p.m. Cost: Approx. $25
What should you bring? Insurance Card and Social Security Card
*Insurance Card-‐ vaccine is covered by Medicare Part B, Medicaid MCO’s (UHC, Amerigroup, Amerihealth Caritas, Secure Horizon, and Coventry Advantra). If you have an insurance that we do not accept, you can still receive the Vlu vaccine if paid for by cash or check. A receipt will be provided that you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement of what your plan may cover.
*Social Security Card-‐ either know your number or bring your card with you!
If you have any questions please contact: Bremer County Department, 403 3rd St Se, Waverly, IA, 319-‐3520082
Nurses’ Notes……by Linda Bauer Oh, my! Summer is over and Fall is upon us! I have seen many injuries from falls - from swings, monkey bars, soccer, 4-square, football, untied shoe laces, bumps, pushes while standing in line, running in flip flops and the list keeps going. Most of these injures require cleaning the wound or abrasion, applying antibiotic ointment and bandaids. Some have required larger type dressings that I wrap to keep the dressing in place so that they can go out to play at the next recess. We have an energetic group of students!
Another thing I am seeing more of are stomach aches that are coming from not eating breakfast. I give them crackers or granola bars here, but they really need to start the day with a real breakfast. Not eating breakfast can lead to headaches, dizziness, and nausea. Some of the students need to just eat more at breakfast, especially those that are in a growing period and those involved in athletics after school. Healthy carbs, protein, and fruit are a good way to start the day. A reminder that our school does provide breakfast in the cafeteria every morning.
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2016 Volleyball/Football Golf Outing
A big thank you to Dale Eastman and Todd Bengen for putting it all together along with the Willow Run Country Club! Thank you to those who golfed and sponsored holes. We really appreciate all of the community support! Wildcat Pride!
Calling all Janesville Parents....please consider joining the PTA!!
We are mixing it up this year with new events, fundraising and member socials. Lots of great things
ahead for the year and we want YOU to be a part of it. Our first meeting is Sept. 19th at Tapatio in
Waverly at 6:30 p.m. We will have a quick meeting and then spend the rest of our time getting to
know each other. If you are on the fence, just come to the first meeting and check it out.
If you already know you want to join, please fill out our online registration form at:
www.sms.uni.edu/jcsd_pta (Dues are $5 and can be paid at the first meeting.)
If you are worried about committing too much time, DON'T! You can do as much or as little as you want. We just want to give you the opportunity to help raise and direct funds into your kid's
classrooms. You will also get the benefit of meeting other parents, teachers and administrators.
If you have any questions, please reach out to any of our officers below.
Christy Ryken, President | 319-504-5014 | [email protected]
Sarah Sanderson, Vice President | [email protected]
Christina Westendorf, Treasurer | [email protected]
COMPLETE TURKEY DINNER
Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016 Serving 11:00 to 1:30 At: Janesville Riviera Roose Community Center By: Janesville United Methodist Church Menu: Roast Turkey/Dressing Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Sweet PotatoesCranberry Relish Applesauce Rolls & BuTer Homemade Pie Drink Prices: $ 9.50 Advance For advance Tickets call: 10.50 at the door 987-‐2216 3.50 Child 5-‐10 352-‐6519 Under 5 Free 987-‐2596
PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION FOR 2017-2018 Stacey Mack
The Janesville Child Development Center is now taking registra]ons for the 2017-‐2018 school year. We offer 2, 3, or 5 day programs. Our registra]on policy follows. There is a $45 nonrefundable registra]on fee. This fee guarantees the spot you sign your child up for. Your child is welcome to ride the bus in the morning or home when school is dismissed at 3:15 if you live in the Janesville Consolidated School District and are on the bus route.
If child care is needed between 7:00-‐8:15 a.m. and 3:15-‐5:30 p.m., we offer a latch key program that is in the same room as preschool. You are charged an hourly rate. You will receive a bill at the end of each month.
Please call me at the center, 987-‐2631, if you have any ques]ons. I look forward to mee]ng you and your child.
REGISTRATION POLICY
The Early Childhood CommiTee has established the following registra]on policies. The center offers a TTh, MWF, and M-‐F full day program from 8:15-‐3:15. This includes preschool in the morning and extended care in the adernoon. It also offers a TTh p.m. preschool only class which is from 12:30-‐3:00. Registra]ons for these classes will be taken on a first come basis using the following ]meline. To be eligible, your child must be 3 years of age by September 15 of the year of aTendance and be poTy trained.
The ]meline for registra]on is:
January 1 (1 ½ years prior to aTending) Open for Janesville children to enroll. March 1 (1 ½ years prior to aTending) Open to children currently enrolled in the program. May 1 (1 ½ years prior to aTending) Open to siblings of children currently enrolled, followed by siblings of children previously enrolled. June 1 (1 ½ years prior t aTending) Open to everyone.
The registra]on fee guarantees the spot you sign your child up for. If you make changes at a later ]me, it may result in being put on a wai]ng list depending on availability.
Parents who want TTh a.m. or MWF a.m. preschool ONLY will be placed on a wai]ng list. If morning preschool openings are s]ll available for the following fall, classes will be filled star]ng January 20 based on the wai]ng list. Once no]fied, payment of the registra]on fee will guarantee the spot you sign up for.
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