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, September 2, 2016 If You Want Better Answers, Ask Better Questions! What did you do at school today, Son? Nothing. Sound familiar? Parents want to know how school is going and what their children are learning, but sometimes students don t communicate this very well. I can assure you, they are doing LOTS of learning! Here are some better questions to ask: #1. What was the best thing that happened at school today? (What was the worst thing that happened at school today?) #2. Tell me something that made you laugh today. #3. If you could choose who would you like to sit by in class? (Who would you NOT want to sit by in class? Why?) #4. Where is the coolest place at the school? #5. If I called your teacher tonight what would she tell me about you? #6. How did you help somebody today? #7. How did somebody help you today? #8. When were you the happiest today? #9. When were you bored today? #10. What word did your teacher say most today? #11. What do you think you should do/learn more of at school? #12. Tell me about three different times you used your pencil? I wish you all a relaxing weekend. Be sure to make lifelong memories with your children! Mrs. Stolarz, Happy and Tired Principal :) Jerry Ross is accredited with 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. UPCOMING EVENTS NO SCHOOL Labor Day Monday, September 5th NEHS meeting Wednesday, September 7th after school until 4:45 pm. SPELL BOWL TRYOUTS Thursday, September 8th after school until 4:30 pm. Picture Day September 22 Office Hours The Jerry Ross office hours are 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m. September Life Skill of the Month Self Control Back to School Bash September 30 5-9 pm
Sick Day Guidelines: Making the Right Call When Your Child is Sick Should I keep my child home or send him or her to school? School policy (and/or state law) requires a child to stay home if he or she: Has a fever of 100.0 degrees or higher Has been vomiting or has diarrhea Has symptoms that keep your child from participating in school, such as: Very tired or lack of appetite Cough that he or she cannot control Headache or body aches Sore Throat a bad sore throat could be strep throat, even if there is no fever. Other signs of strep throat in children are a headache, stomachache, or rash. Call your doctor if your child has these signs. A special test is needed to confirm if it is strep throat. 24 Hour Rule FEVER: Keep your child home until his or her FEVER has been gone WITHOUT any fever-reducing medicine for 24 hrs. Returning to school too soon may slow recovery and make others sick. VOMITING OR DIARRHEA: Keep your child home for 24 hours after the LAST time her or she vomited or had diarrhea. ANTIBIOTICS: Keep your child home until 24 hours after the FIRST dose of antibiotics for anything like strep throat, bronchitis or the recommendation of your child s physician. Please help others from becoming sick by keeping your child home during their illness.
JR Club Corner Club schedule NEHS Wednesday, Sept. 7 3:45-4:45 pm Run Club-Wednesday, Sept. 7 3:50-4:45 pm Spell Bowl-Thursday, Sept. 8 3:45-4:30 pm Student Patrol Friday, Sept. 9 8:00 am If you are interested in participating in the Space Run @ the Challenger Space Center in Hammond, you must register on line or mail in the registration form with payment. Please click on the link to get all the information. Space Race GLOW 5K/2K Just a friendly reminder that your first installment for book fees are due Sept. 21. You can pay with a credit card on-line through your RDS account or in the office with cash or check. Checks should be made out to Jerry Ross Elementary. Lunch Menu Monday 9/5 Tuesday 9/6 Mini Corn Dogs Baked Beans Rocket Red Peppers Yummy Pears Oranges Wednesday 9/7 Ravioli/Garlic Bread Corn Crispy Garden Salad Golden Peaches Bananas Crown Point Community School Corporation will host information nights explaining CP 2.0 Personalized Learning and Using the Buzz Learning Management System. Parents new to the school corporation are encouraged to attend one of these sessions. Coupon Books Wednesday, September 14th 6-7 PM @ CP High School Or Thursday, September 15th 6-7 @ CP High School PTO News The date to turn in Coupon books has been extended!! You have until Friday, September 9th!! So SALE, SALE, SALE!! Remember for every 3 books sold, your name goes into a drawing for the Video Game Truck! BACK TO SCHOOL BASH FRIDAY September 30,2016 5:30-9PM @ Jerry Ross Elementary School. Here is a teaser of the fun you will have!! Check out the video here: Back-to-School Bash *Note- you can view the video without signing up for Dropbox! Give it some time to download! Thursday 9/8 Chicken Nuggets Dinner Roll Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Cherry Tomatoes Fruit Medley/Oranges Friday 9/9 Grilled Cheese Tiny Tree Top Broccoli Carrot Sticks Applesauce Grapes
Community Happenings Please check your students back pack daily for flyers for community clubs, sports and events!! Swim Club Tryouts We will be holding swimmer evaluation tryouts on the following days for the Fall/Winter Season. Season Starts September 12th! Tryouts: Sept 7th & 8th 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 Wednesday or Thursday! Bring your swimsuit & goggles What: Color Run /Walk (no times will be kept this is strictly for FUN!) The course is only about 1 mile, anyone can do it! When: Wednesday, September 21 st, 2016 Registration begins @ 4:30pm Where: CPHS soccer practice fields, park by the tennis courts Why: All proceeds benefit St. Jude House in Crown Point and it s FUN! Cost: $20 per runner. Cost includes a color run T-shirt, one bag of color, pizza, dessert and water! You re invited to join us for our Kid s Choir NewSong 2016!! Every Sunday, Starting September 18, 2016 5:00-6:30 Town and Country Christian Church7037 E. 117 th Ave., CP Contact Rachel Mollet if you have any questions (rachelmollet@yahoo.com) or the church office at 219-663- 7896 if you have any questions. Crown Point Lady Bulldog Travel Basketball What: Informational meeting about CP Travel Basketball When: Thursday, September 8th at 6pm Who: Any current 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th grade girl Where: LGI Room at CPHS Questions: Contact Head Girls Varsity Coach Chris Seibert at cseibert@cps.k12.in.us
COMMUNITY Co-Ed Youth Floor Hockey SOUTHLAKE FAMILY YMCA Boys and girls in grades k-5 are welcome to participate in our new Floor Hockey program. Practices & Games Practice and games will be held on Saturdays. Game times will be determined based on number of teams. Sportsmanship, basic instruction and fun are stressed! Program Information Registration: August 8 Sept. 7, 2016 Start Date: Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016 Fee: Members: $50 Non-Members: $75 For more information contact Dave Clayton, Program Director at 219-663-5810 or email dclayton@crymca.org