East Jay Chief Day 2023
Thursday, May 18th
Parents/Guardians: East Jay Elementary Awards Day will be held on Monday, May 22. If you plan to attend, please enter through Door 8 (south side of building at the gym). Each grade level will have a specified time, as follows:
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ATTENTION 5TH GRADE PARENTS:
Does your student want to be part of THE BAND?
If your student is planning to participate in sports next year (6th grade and up), here is an opportunity to have the required Sports Physicals done at a reduced fee. Detailed instructions are included on the flier. Links for Final Forms: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YEUXysgk2yA4FMwkFS17X_9FSE10iNvm/view?usp=sharing
Congratulations to three Jay County Jr-Sr High School Seniors who will graduate with an Associates Degree from IVY Tech Community College. Raven Dale, Lauren Brewster and Thomas Charles were recognized by the IVY Tech Marion Campus Board on Tuesday.
The following statement is from Dean Jetter, President of the John Jay Center Board of Trustees. "Three wonderful Jay County senior students were at the IVY Tech Marion Board meeting this morning. They shared how they have benefited from dual credits and what they hope to do in the future. They presented well. Thank you for the opportunities Jay County Schools gave to these three students. I was very proud to stand with them. "
In order to mitigate the risks of forecasted severe weather threats to our area, Jay Schools are on a Remote Learning day, April 5, 2023.
In order to mitigate the risks of forecasted severe weather threats to our area, Jay Schools are on a Remote Learning day, April 5, 2023.
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The link below is the updated NWS forecast for April 5th.
In order to mitigate potentially severe weather impacts at dismissal time, options for Wednesday include implementing a Remote Learning day. As the forecast becomes more clear over the next 12 hours, we will announce our decision by 6:00 AM tomorrow.
https://youtu.be/ydFf1YoLmlg
EAST JAY FAMILIES:
Please note these important dates for April and May.
After the performances, please visit the 6th grade art show in the cafeteria. Students in grades 3, 4, and 5 will have their art projects displayed throughout the building. Take a walk with your student and see their creations. All students may take home their artwork at 7:30 p.m. We look forward to seeing you for this family event!
East Jay students--if you would like to participate on Jersey Day Thursday, bring in a donation for the Jay County Fair.
IMPORTANT UPDATE INFORMATION
East Jay Elementary Spring Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Monday, April 3, 2023 from 3:00-6:00 PM.
This will be an Open House format, as we have done, in the past. If you have any questions, please contact the East Jay Office: 260-726-9371.
For students in Grade 3, prior to the conferences you will receive information regarding your child’s IREAD-3 score. If you have questions or concerns about this information, we strongly encourage you to attend the conferences.
Thank you,
Mrs. Tomano & Mrs. Berno
Crabtree Photography will be taking spring portraits on (March 29th, 2023) .
BEFORE PHOTO DAY
Payment with cash, check or money order.
Please have your order form filled out completely, with exact payment sealed in the envelope. The student will turn this in on photo day. (Sent home 3/16/23)
Place your Prepay order securely online by following the steps below.
Online ordering is OPEN NOW, and will be CLOSED 24 hours after photo day!
Visit (https://crabtree-photography.hhimagehost.com/V2/Home/LoginConsumer?EK=225982)
Enter your students first, last name, and grade. If you have more than one student AT THIS SCHOOL, you may enter their information as well. This is how we will match the photo to your order.
Choose your package for the first student, and/or add-on items, add to your cart.
Repeat the process if you have more than one student.
Click on your cart, and complete the check-out process.
You will receive an email confirmation within 24 hours of placing your order. If you do not, please call the Crabtree Photography office (765) 747-6971 to check the status of your order. There's no need to bring any paperwork with you on photo day! When you receive the email confirmation, we have received your order!
After the 24 hours, your order may be subject to additional fees so please act NOW.
See you soon!
Crabtree Photography
765-747-6971
www.crabtreephotos.com
SPRING BREAK REMINDER
Jay Schools are on a 2 hour delay, Tuesday, March 14, 2023.
There will be a workshop offered for Caregivers of Dependents with Special Needs on April 4th at 6:00 pm. See the attached flier for details.
Fifth grade students in Miss Post's science class have been learning about the nervous system. In these photos, students are learning how the brain sends messages to react, in order to catch a ruler being dropped.
CONGRATULATIONS to sixth grade students, Kendall Schemenaur and Jace Vance. Kendall and Jace will be moving on to compete at the regional Optimists Oratorical Contest, April 11th at West Jay Elementary. Best of luck to them both as they represent East Jay!
