Jerry Ross Elementary School 11319 Randolph Street Crown Point, IN 46307 Phone: 663-3010 Fax: 662-3529 Website: www.cps.k12.in.us/ross/ Phone: 663-3010/Fax: 662-3529 Home of the Rockets A Message from Mrs. Stolarz Friday, March 24, 2017 Jerry Ross is accredited with The Crown Point St. Baldrick s Event Raised over $68,000 March 17th to fight against childhood cancer. We had a Jerry Ross team for the first time and exceeded our goal of $2500. We had nine participants, including 6 brave shavees! We are proud of our students and happy to support a worthwhile cause. Standard 1: The school maintains and communicates a purpose and direction that commit to high expectations for learning as well as shared values and beliefs about teaching and learning. Office Hours The Jerry Ross office hours are 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m. What are your kids doing over spring break? One of my pet peeves as a mom is when my children say, I m bored. My response to this is always that if you are bored, you must be boring. Think about this for a second...how could our children possibly be bored? There are endless things to experience, without leaving home. Think about what you did as a child to entertain yourself. Did your mom and dad play with you when you had nothing to do? Did they schedule their after work television around your preferences? Did they schedule every minute of your day when you were on spring break? I can tell you that mine did not. But I learned how to keep myself busy and entertained. I laid in the grass and watched clouds, I read books, I rode my bike around the neighborhood. I made crafts out of construction paper, kicked the soccer ball against the garage and played school. I challenge your kids to get creative this spring break and use their imagination! Be safe and have fun, Mrs. Stolarz If your student is going to be absent, please notify the office at jerryrossattenance@cps.k12.in.us or calling 219-663-3010 UPCOMING EVENTS Spring Break March 27-31 Buckley Homestead -4th Smillerman April 5 Buckley Homestead 4th Snapp April 7 ISTEP Part 2 Window is April 17-May 5 3rd Grade Music Program April 18 @ 6pm March Life Skill of the Month Perseverance
Club schedule Art Club Thurs., April 6 @ 3:45-5:15 pm Drama Kids-Tues., April 4 @ 3:45-4:45 pm Chess Club- Thurs., April 6 @ 3:45-4:45 pm Engineering Club Wed., April 5 @ 3:45-4:45 pm Science Olympiad Mon., April 3 & Wed., April 5 & Fri., April 7 @ 3:45-5:00 pm JR Theater Club Tues., April 4 @ 3:45-4:45 pm Girls on the Run Tues., April 4 & Thurs., April 6 @ 3:45-5:00 pm Hands on Algebra Thurs., April 6 & Fri., April 7 @ 3:45-4:45 JR Club Corner A Sad Goodbye from Eileen Maxwell, Cafeteria Manager: I would like to thank everyone at Jerry Ross that has worked with me and helped me these past 4 years. I have been given the opportunity to be the assistant manager at the high school and look forward to helping them continue to move forward. It has been a wonderful home and a great second family, here at Jerry Ross Elementary. I wish everyone the best and look forward to seeing you around town or possibly at the high school. Please welcome the new manager, Mrs. Eileen Juranich. She will be a great asset and looks forward to meeting you. Vegetable of the Month: Avocados = Guacamole The students tried this at lunch and it all disappeared. Most really enjoyed it. Try the following recipe at home: BEST GUACAMOLE Ingredients: 2 Avocados, ½ lemon (juiced), 2 Tablespoons chopped onion, ½ teaspoon salt, 2 Tablespoons olive oil Directions: 1) Cut the avocados into halves, remove the seeds, scoop out the pulp into a small bowl. 2) Use a fork to mash the avocado. 3) Stir in lemon juice, onion, salt, and olive oil. 4) Cover the bowl, and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving. Scrip packets are coming home this week and we're running a special contest this month! FOR EVERY $25 you spend on Scrip (including reload and Scrip Now) you will be entered into a random drawing for a $25 gift card of your choice!!! The winner will receive their gift card in May when the Scrip order is placed. The more you spend, the more chances you have of winning!!! Deadline to order is April 6th. Cards will arrive around April 12th. Contact Stephanie Owen at stephowen18@gmail.com or 219-613-9669 with any questions. Don t forget about our McDonald s Fundraising Night, Tuesday, March 28th 5:00-8:00 pm Winfield Parents Night Out At Midwest Gymnastics Saturday, March 25 7:00-9:00 pm $10 per child (bring socks) P T O Lunch Menu Monday 04/03 Chicken & Waffles Roasted Carrots Sliced Cucumber Apples Mandarin Oranges Tuesday 04/04 Mini Corn Dogs Macaroni & Cheese Baked Beans/Biscuit Rocket Red Peppers Yummy Pears Oranges Wednesday 04/05 Ravioli Loaded Potato Skins Corn/Garlic Bread Fresh Broccoli Golden Peaches Bananas Thursday 04/06 Oriental Chicken Steamed Broccoli Crispy Garden Salad Fruit Medley Apples Friday 04/07 Pizza Crunchers Italian Green Beans Carrot Sticks Crazy Applesauce Oranges
Let s make it eight years in a row!!! Voting for the Times Best in the Region 2017 has started. Time to vote for Best Place to Live Crown Point as the vote that represents Crown Point Community School Corporation. Let us make Crown Point the 2017 winner. We won 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016. Let s show pride in our community and its schools for the 8 th time in a row! Go to http:// nwitimes.secondstreetapp.com/l/the-times-2017-best-of -the-region and cast your vote. Votes are limited to one vote per award category per user, and you can vote for just this one category without completing the whole ballot. Voting ends Friday, March 31, 2017.
Swim Club Tryouts We will be holding swimmer evaluation tryouts on the following days for the Spring/Summer Season. Season Starts April 10th! Tryouts: April 5th & 6th, Wednesday / Thursday 5:45 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Crown Point High School Pool Any questions please call (219) 838-DAWG (3294) or email coach.john@sbcglobal.net Can tryout either Tuesday or Wednesday Bring your swimsuit & goggles The Crown Point Junior Bulldog Football League will be holding sign-ups from noon to 5 p.m. April 8,9,22 and 23 at the Crown Point Junior Bulldog Football field, 1401 E. North St., Crown Point. The league caters to players ages 6 years old to seventh grade. There are no weight restrictions. Kids play in their own age group. First-time sign-ups must bring copy of birth certificate. The first practices begin July 24. For details, call Scott at (219) 577-4093 or go to www.cpjrbulldogs.com The Bully Plays Auditions April 4 & 5 3:00-6:00 pm Open Auditions @ CPHS Auditorium Auditions open to all Crown Point Community students (Elementary through High School) Call-Backs April 11th Performances June 8 & June 9 Check our website later for more information. www.cphstheatre.com CAMP LRCA Adventure Day Camp M-F June 5-Aug. 4, 2017 9 am to 4:30 pm (early drop off and pick up for additional charge) Use code: ADC25 for $25 off registration (Good through April 15, 2017) CAMP LRCA-Adventure Day Camp 7007 E 117th Ave 219-663-2530 Register online: camplrca.com
DOORS OPEN - 11:00A.M. LUNCH SERVED - 12:15P.M. Tickets Adults $45 Children 12 and under $20 Pre-registration is required Reserved seating is available on a first come first serve basis PHOTOGRAPHER: COOLEY PRIESTLY Printed photos available the day of the event sold prior to & during event. SATURDAY, April 8, 2017 The Avalon Manor 3550 East US 30, Merrillville, IN American Girl Doll Raffle American Girl Doll Raffle tickets sold prior to & during event. To purchase American Girl Doll Raffle Tickets, call 219-662-7066 ext. 14 Winners need not be present. Special Guest Entertainment Gift Basket Drawing Doll Parade Vendors
Drama Kids Summer Camps 2017 Actor's Workshop: 9AM-1130AM Ages 4-7, 8-12, 13-17 Your actor will focus on crucial theater skills & games with a presentation at the end of the week! Perform for an Audience: 12PM-3PM Ages 8-12, 13-17 Your actor will be taken into advanced theater techniques as they explore producing a play! They will conclude the week with a final performance! $ 9 9 FOR MORE INFO & TO REGISTER ONL INE : DRAMAK IDS. COM/ IN1 $ 1 1$ 9 9 FOR AN Morning Only $99 Perform for an Audience Only $119 AUDI- ENCE ONLY Full Day $199