J. B. STEPHENS ELEMENTARY
1331 N Blue Road, Greenfield IN
317-462-4491
Please stay up-to date on all JB Happenings!
Fall Break
Fall Break is from Monday, October 7th-Friday, October 18th.
NEW-You Miss a Day, You Miss a Lot
Consistent attendance at school is an important part of the learning process. GC has created a brief video highlighting some of the reasons attendance is so important. Our JB staff works hard each and every day to create an engaging learning environment where students feel valued, welcomed and loved; so students want to come to school! We appreciate your partnership with us to get students here as much as possible!
REminder- student Attendance
Senate Bill 282/Public Law 125 - Absenteeism and School Attendance
The new requirements for schools focus on students who are in kindergarten through sixth grade. If those students have five unexcused absences, schools must create an attendance plan.
Indiana Code mandates that when a student misses 10 total unexcused days of school, the student and parent must be referred to the local prosecutor’s office and/or DCS. Therefore, we must submit a Referral Form to the Hancock County Prosecutor’s Office and DCS office. The Prosecutor’s Office will then contact the parents to determine possible consequences, including court action for truancy or educational neglect.
reminder-Parent Teacher Conferences
reminder-JB Stephens Wish Lists
reminder-Student Lunch (extras)
I am discovering that more and more of our students are purchasing LOTS of snacks at lunch (bags of chips, cookies, ice cream, etc) and purchasing them in excess (3-4 bags of chips, 2-3 ice creams, 2-3 cookies, etc) As you might conclude, students are spending their time eating their snack foods and not eating the tray meal (hot tray item, or PBJ, salad and fruit/vegetable side item) but instead filling up on the snack food items. These items are a la carte and are being PURCHASED at an additional cost to the tray meal. Due to this we are not able to deny them from purchasing these items if they have money in their account. If you would prefer your child not purchase snacks/extra's in excess, please have that conversation with them at home. If you are curious as to what your child is purchasing you can check their EZ School Pay account or contact our cafe manager, Mae Gaither.
reminder-Box Tops for Education
New-Positive office referrals
Each week teachers nominate students for a Positive Office Referral. These students go above and beyond following our JB Way of Being Respectful, Responsible and Kind Cougars. Congratulations to this week's Positive Office Referrals!
REminder-Snacks
JB has a designated snack time for all students throughout the day. Please be sure and send in a healthy snack with your child each day. We do have extra snacks in the office, but we run out often. If you prefer to send in bulk snacks to the classroom, teachers always appreciate the donations!
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REMINDeR-School Dismissal Manager
School Dismissal Manager is now LIVE! Please check your email for login and set up directions. As of September 3rd, we will only utilize this APP for dismissal changes. Please call the front office if you did not receive your login email or you need assistance. 317-462-4491.
REMINDER-JBS Family Resource Page
Please see below for information on the apps and websites for school use! The images are links to the websites.
REMINDER-JBS School Hours
- Doors Open: 7:30am
- Tardy Bell: 7:45am
- Breakfast (optional/paid): 7:30am-7:45am (if your child is eating breakfast at school, please be sure to get them to school by 7:30am, so they have plenty of time to eat)
- Dismissal: 2:10pm
REminder-Food Service
If you child is eating breakfast at school, please make sure they arrive at school by 7:30am.
reminder-Volunteer Form
If you're interested in volunteering this school year, attending field trips, etc, all volunteers must complete a Volunteer Profile application, found by clicking here, before volunteering. This form must be completed each school year. We look forward to having you at JB!
School Calendar-2024-2025
JB Stephens Calendar
Upcoming Dates
- 10/6-10-18: Fall Break, No School
- 11/7 and 11/14: Parent Teacher Conferences
- 11/27-11/29: NO SCHOOL-Thanksgiving Break