JIM STONE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ATTENTION! SPIRIT DAY 11-21-24* CAMO DAY! Please note: This is also November Birthday Snack day! *First grade birthday snacks will be on Wednesday, November 20th due to their field trip.

It was a great CPSD School Board meeting tonight with many recognitions and highlights! Check out our November 12, 2024 School Board Meeting recap! https://conwaypublicschools.edurooms.com/engage/conway-public-schools/newsletters/november-2024-school-board-recap

Reminder: The PTO meeting is tomorrow, November 8th at 2:00pm. It will be in the PD Lab! We hope to see you there!

Attached is the QR code for Winterfest sponsors!

JSE families, We are off to a great start on fundraising for Winterfest! As of right now, 1st and 4th grade are in the lead for the battle of the grades incentive we have going on. The grade that raises the most will win a field trip to IGN Academy for a celebration party! For every $50 a student raises (either through ticket sales or sponsorships), they will "walk the red carpet" and receive a prize, that will start THIS FRIDAY! We would like to make reaching friends and family easier by using a QR code, so please save this and share it with anyone you know who would want to sponsor your student! Remember, a sponsor of $25 and your child will receive 30 tickets for the Winterfest event, a sponsor of $50 and you will receive one unlimited wristband, $100 sponsor and you will receive 5 unlimited wristbands for your family to enjoy! Also, for every $100 raised, your child will be entered into a drawing for principal for the day and two lucky students will be selected for that! If you have a business that would like to be a sponsor and receive recognition, we have options for that as well! Please note while making a payment through Venmo, you must have your child's name and class they are in so we can make sure it goes to the right student! Venmo @JSE-PTO

Vision & Hearing screenings will take place tomorrow. Students with glasses need to wear them during testing. Parents will be notified ONLY if a follow-up referral is necessary. Thanks! -Nurse Kim

JSE families, as part of College and Career Day, the Arkansas State Police will land their helicopter on Stallion Track and Field and showcase their Bomb Disposal Team on Thursday, October 24th, at 1:15 PM. Please note, this is a demonstration and there is no emergency.

RED RIBBON WEEK: We are excited to announce that our school will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week from October 28 - November 1. RRW aims to raise awareness and promote a drug-free lifestyle among youth. To make this week even more fun and engaging, we invite all students to participate in our themed dress-up days! Note: Monday, October 28 is also Picture Make Up day. Feel free to bring a change of clothes if your student is needing to take a make up picture.

🍂📅 Fall Break Reminder! 📅🍂 Attention students and parents! Just a quick reminder that our fall break starts tomorrow, October 17, and runs through October 22. 🎉 October 17: Parent/Teacher Conferences October 22: Teacher Work Day Students will be dismissed during this time and will return to school on October 23. Enjoy your break, and we look forward to seeing everyone back refreshed and ready to learn! 🌟✏️ #CPSD #Conway #WampusCats #Ascend #CPSDAscends #AscendtoExcellence

We need your help!!!! PTO would love your help treating our teachers to lunch on October 17th. See the signup link below! 💙 https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/30E0C4DA9A62FA7FD0-51897890-parent

THIS THURSDAY is our first Wampus Cat Spirit Day!! 💙 Dress up in your best blue and white Wampus Cat gear to help your class win the spirit stick!! Go Cats!!

📆 Save the Date for our Musical Night! 📆 When? Monday, December 9th. Where? James H. Clark Auditorium. 1st & 2nd grades will perform at 6:00pm. 3rd & 4th grades will perform at 7:00pm. More details coming soon!

Our WONDERFUL PTO bought snack dispensers for all the classrooms so when kids show up without a snack for the day they’ll have some available so that the teachers aren’t having to go buy on their own! We 💙 JSE PTO! Thank you SO much!!! #JSEstrong #AscendtoExcellence

Attached is our 24-25 daily schedule! Please note: Arrive by 7:45am if your student needs breakfast. This will ensure they have time to eat and get to their classroom by 8:00am when instruction begins.

🎉 ¡Celebremos el Mes de la Herencia Hispana! 🎉 From September 15th to October 15th, we proudly celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Conway Public Schools! 🏫✨ Join us in honoring the rich culture, history, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. Throughout the month, our schools will be hosting various events and activities to educate and engage our students and community. Stay tuned as we share highlights of these wonderful celebrations and initiatives! 📚🎨🎶 #HispanicHeritageMonth #CPSD #ConwayProud #CelebrateDiversity #ASCEND #AscendToExcellence #CPSDascends

📣Hey Wampus Cats! Enter to Win a $100 Gift Card! How to enter: Complete a 2024-2025 Free/Reduced Meal Application by September 13! Scan the QR Code or follow the link below to complete the online application now! https://secure.ezmealapp.com/ApplicationScreen.aspx *Only fill out one application for all students in your household.

Meet our amazing Jim Stone Elementary School Counselor, Ms. Griffin! We love her for her unwavering dedication and support. Her expertise in guiding students through academic challenges, emotional struggles, and personal growth truly makes a world of difference in their lives. We are grateful for her commitment to fostering a positive and supportive school environment! 💛

📅 Please take note of our upcoming events this fall semester!! 📅 #JSEstrong #ascendtoexcellence

🌟🚾Are you interested in volunteering at Conway Public Schools? We are excited about our volunteer initiative, the CPSD Community Champions Program! To become a Community Champion (volunteer), simply follow the steps below: 1. Read the Guidelines 2. Apply 3. Secure all required background checks (see guidelines for varying requirements) 4. Attend the district training Tuesday, September 17 at 9 a.m. or 5:30 p.m. at the Administration Building, 2220 Prince Street. All the information is located at conwayschools.org/page/volunteer. #Ascend #AscendtoExcellence #WampusCats #Conway #CPSD

📅 Save the Date 📅 Our Literacy Night will be Monday, September 30! Make plans to attend!! More info coming soon! #JSEstrong #ascendtoexcellence