JBS News December 13,2024

J. B. STEPHENS ELEMENTARY

1331 N Blue Road, Greenfield IN

317-462-4491

New-Grinch for Good Spirit Week

Dear Families,

This holiday season, we are excited to grow our hearts three sizes bigger, just like the Grinch! To make this happen, our school will be participating in the Grinch for Good campaign by organizing a food drive. Each class has a goal to collect 100 nonperishable food items that we will donate to the Hancock County Food Pantry. We would love for each family to participate! Please work with your child to collect cans and bring them into school the week of December 16th. Students must donate a nonperishable food item each day to be able to participate in the spirit days listed below. Every donated item will make a difference in our community. Thank you!

Sincerely, 2nd Grade Teachers

new-skating permission slips

Please be sure and turn in permission slips for your child to participate in our PE Skating Unit!

New-The Impacts of Technology on Kids

This informational video is a great resource for parents. It discusses the impacts on the over use of technology on kids.

NEW-Family Literacy Night

We had a wonderful time at our SNOW Much Fun Family Literacy Night! Thank you for everyone who came out!

reminder-Family night at Butler

Butler is offering $3.00 tickets to their women's basketball game on Sunday, December 15th!

reminder-Kroger Plus Cards

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.

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

  • 12/18/24: PTO Meeting @6:00pm
  • 12/23/24-1/3/25: Winter Break; No School
  • 1/9/25: IREAD and ILEARN Parent Night (2nd and 3rd Grade Only)
  • 1/20/25: MLK Day; No School

Events/clubs/Sports around Greenfield