East Jay Elementary students sure know how to celebrate Red Ribbon Week!
Our students brought out their inner heroes all week long during our dress-up days under this year's superhero theme: "Make a difference. Be a hero. Stay drug free."
Classes also showed off incredible creativity with our pumpkin decorating contest and school-wide door decorating contest! Be sure to check out the Jay County Drug Prevention Coalition Facebook post, where our students' heroic door designs are being featured.
Toward the end of the week, our Just Say No Club hosted an awesome all-school convocation featuring special guest speakers from the Jay County Drug Prevention Coalition, who talked to our students about making healthy choices, supporting one another, and living a positive, drug-free life!
We capped off a great week with our annual Fall Parties and awesome costumes! This is always a very anticipated day of the year! Thank you to our staff, students, and community partners for making Red Ribbon Week so much fun!
Please take note of these upcoming events. Watch for details to be posted for specific dates.
East Jay Elementary Spirit Wear is HERE! 🥳
Show your school pride and gear up to support our East Jay Chiefs and Jay County Patriots with official spirit wear! From cozy hoodies and tees to stylish trucker hats and baseball caps featuring unique logos, we’ve got something for the whole family.
🛒 Shop Online: https://designsemb.com/east_jay/shop/home
Our online store offers a wide variety of additional colors, apparel styles, and headwear!
📄 Paper Orders: If you prefer using paper, simply fill out the order form sent home and return it with a check made out to East Jay Elementary. Options are limited for the forms. Printed order forms will go home Friday.
🚨 DEADLINE: November 17th — No late orders can be accepted to ensure everything arrives in time for the holidays!
🤫 Keeping it a Secret? Spirit wear makes a fantastic holiday gift! If your order is a surprise and you don't want it sent home with your student, just check the box on the paper order form or let us know, and we'll hold it for parent pickup.
Thank you for supporting our student activities! ❤️💙
Show your school pride and gear up to support our East Jay Chiefs and Jay County Patriots with official spirit wear! From cozy hoodies and tees to stylish trucker hats and baseball caps featuring unique logos, we’ve got something for the whole family.
🛒 Shop Online: https://designsemb.com/east_jay/shop/home
Our online store offers a wide variety of additional colors, apparel styles, and headwear!
📄 Paper Orders: If you prefer using paper, simply fill out the order form sent home and return it with a check made out to East Jay Elementary. Options are limited for the forms. Printed order forms will go home Friday.
🚨 DEADLINE: November 17th — No late orders can be accepted to ensure everything arrives in time for the holidays!
🤫 Keeping it a Secret? Spirit wear makes a fantastic holiday gift! If your order is a surprise and you don't want it sent home with your student, just check the box on the paper order form or let us know, and we'll hold it for parent pickup.
Thank you for supporting our student activities! ❤️💙
"Land of the free, because of the brave." ❤️🤍💙
East Jay Elementary invites our families to join us for our annual Veterans Day Program as we express our deepest gratitude to those who have served and sacrificed.
We want to make sure every veteran connected to our school community is recognized. If your student has a loved one or friend they would like to honor, please submit their information on our online form and invite them to join us for this special event.
We hope to see you there as we honor our community's veterans!
https://forms.gle/gKjhzMsLhKerCQio6
Happy Fall Break! Enjoy some photos from EJE October events!
Every daily choice has the power to make a difference. Help us celebrate Red Ribbon Week as we empower our students to be heroes and choose a drug-free life!
Happy National Dictionary Day! 📚✨
Today is National Dictionary Day—a day dedicated to expanding vocabulary, celebrating language, and honoring Noah Webster's legacy!
We are so grateful for our long-standing partnership with The Portland Foundation and The Dictionary Project, which help put brand-new dictionaries directly into the hands of our third graders. As the first school system in Indiana to join this program more than 20 years ago, Jay Schools love seeing our students explore new words and strengthen their reading skills every day.
A special thank you to Executive Director of The Portland Foundation Doug Inman, Superintendent Jeremy Gulley (past Board President for the Foundation), and all the generous local donors who continue to make this tradition possible for our students!
Today is National Dictionary Day—a day dedicated to expanding vocabulary, celebrating language, and honoring Noah Webster's legacy!
We are so grateful for our long-standing partnership with The Portland Foundation and The Dictionary Project, which help put brand-new dictionaries directly into the hands of our third graders. As the first school system in Indiana to join this program more than 20 years ago, Jay Schools love seeing our students explore new words and strengthen their reading skills every day.
A special thank you to Executive Director of The Portland Foundation Doug Inman, Superintendent Jeremy Gulley (past Board President for the Foundation), and all the generous local donors who continue to make this tradition possible for our students!
A huge thank you to the Portland Fire Department for visiting our 3rd graders with the Fire Safety Trailer!
In honor of National Fire Prevention Week (Oct 4–10) and Fire Prevention Month, our students learned crucial safety lessons—including this year’s theme, "Charge Into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower!" ⚡️🚒
We appreciate our local firefighters for helping keep our students safe and educated!
#FirePreventionWeek #PortlandFireDepartment #FireSafety #SafeCharging #CommunityPartners
In honor of National Fire Prevention Week (Oct 4–10) and Fire Prevention Month, our students learned crucial safety lessons—including this year’s theme, "Charge Into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower!" ⚡️🚒
We appreciate our local firefighters for helping keep our students safe and educated!
#FirePreventionWeek #PortlandFireDepartment #FireSafety #SafeCharging #CommunityPartners
Thank you for all you do to make East Jay SHINE! ✨
Fall is in full swing, and October is going to be a busy one at EJE! 🍂 Save this calendar image to stay on top of upcoming events.
Attendance pays off!
We hosted a surprise Attendance Pop-Up Party Thursday and handed out popsicles to everyone present.
Want to know when the next one is happening? Keep showing up—you never know when we'll pop up next!
We hosted a surprise Attendance Pop-Up Party Thursday and handed out popsicles to everyone present.
Want to know when the next one is happening? Keep showing up—you never know when we'll pop up next!
Girl Scouts Are Dropping In! Special Lunchtime Visit & Upcoming September 18th Event
Reminder for all Jay Schools--Scheduled 2 hour delay tomorrow for staff professional development.
For East Jay Elementary--Doors will open at 9:30 a.m.
No breakfast is served on delay days.
For East Jay Elementary--Doors will open at 9:30 a.m.
No breakfast is served on delay days.
ATTENTION EAST JAY FAMILIES:
East Jay's Picture Day is September 15th. Crabtree Photography offers two convenient ways to place your student's order.
1 - Place your order securely online by following the link below.
https://crabtreephotos.accessmyevent.com/eastjayelementary
You will receive an email confirmation within 24 hours of placing your order.
2 - Cash, check or money order enclosed in the paper order form that will be coming home with your student this week.
Thank you from the Crabtree Photography Family!
East Jay's Picture Day is September 15th. Crabtree Photography offers two convenient ways to place your student's order.
1 - Place your order securely online by following the link below.
https://crabtreephotos.accessmyevent.com/eastjayelementary
You will receive an email confirmation within 24 hours of placing your order.
2 - Cash, check or money order enclosed in the paper order form that will be coming home with your student this week.
Thank you from the Crabtree Photography Family!
Our 6th graders took a short walk over to the Jay County Fairgrounds to experience the Annual Tri-State Antique Gas Engine & Tractor Show. Students spent the day exploring vintage and modern farm equipment, interviewing exhibitors, and watching live machinery demonstrations. It was a fantastic opportunity to step back in time and connect history with our community! 🚜
REMINDER
Get ready to show your school spirit! East Jay Elementary is excited to support our Jay County High School Patriots during Homecoming Week! We’re sharing our participation schedule early so families have plenty of time to plan ahead and prep those outfits (check out the flier for each day's theme).
Please note: All dress-up choices must follow the school dress code.
Let’s make it a fun week celebrating our Patriots!
Please note: All dress-up choices must follow the school dress code.
Let’s make it a fun week celebrating our Patriots!
Take a look at the attached schedule for important dates coming up. Be on the lookout for specific details regarding Homecoming Week—more info will be shared soon!
TODAY IS THE DAY! 😃
We are thrilled to welcome our families to Open House! Come on in to meet teachers, say hello to classmates, and drop off school supplies to make the first day a breeze. Students will love setting up their new locker for their jacket, bag, and extra clothes for playground or lunchroom mishaps.
We can't wait to see all of your bright faces today!
We are thrilled to welcome our families to Open House! Come on in to meet teachers, say hello to classmates, and drop off school supplies to make the first day a breeze. Students will love setting up their new locker for their jacket, bag, and extra clothes for playground or lunchroom mishaps.
We can't wait to see all of your bright faces today!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS & GUARDIANS OF EAST JAY ELEMENTARY
Good Afternoon,
We would like to inform you that our SchoolPass system is now ready for families to use. This system is used at East Jay and East Elementary to manage and communicate dismissal changes and attendance (tardy, absences, or early dismissal).
If you are a returning student, please make sure your child’s dismissal default (their daily dismissal) matches what you completed at registration. If the student’s plan is no longer accurate, you must login to the website to update the default. Bus information will not be able to be changed by parents. If you have a change that is needed related to bussing you will need to contact your child's school. If you do not remember your password, please click the "forgot password" link and follow the instructions.
If you are making a change to the permanent default, please log into the website to update the default. Permanent changes should not be made through the app. Please do not mark it as a change for the year. If you are having difficulty, please contact the school office.
If you are new to SchoolPass, please log in to your SchoolPass WEB account first to update your password BEFORE using the Parent-Student mobile app.
If you need help please go to the following link for general FAQ’s.
https://schoolpass.screenstepslive.com/s/20179?login=support2@schoolpass.com&password=444vcx
Thank you,
East Jay Elementary
Good Afternoon,
We would like to inform you that our SchoolPass system is now ready for families to use. This system is used at East Jay and East Elementary to manage and communicate dismissal changes and attendance (tardy, absences, or early dismissal).
If you are a returning student, please make sure your child’s dismissal default (their daily dismissal) matches what you completed at registration. If the student’s plan is no longer accurate, you must login to the website to update the default. Bus information will not be able to be changed by parents. If you have a change that is needed related to bussing you will need to contact your child's school. If you do not remember your password, please click the "forgot password" link and follow the instructions.
If you are making a change to the permanent default, please log into the website to update the default. Permanent changes should not be made through the app. Please do not mark it as a change for the year. If you are having difficulty, please contact the school office.
If you are new to SchoolPass, please log in to your SchoolPass WEB account first to update your password BEFORE using the Parent-Student mobile app.
If you need help please go to the following link for general FAQ’s.
https://schoolpass.screenstepslive.com/s/20179?login=support2@schoolpass.com&password=444vcx
Thank you,
East Jay Elementary