West Jay Elementary

Dear WJE Families, Just a friendly reminder that we will not have school tomorrow due to the Tractor and Engine Show. Thanks Mr D

Dear WJE Families, Here is the August/September 2022 edition of the Eagles Nest, the official newsletter of West Jay Elementary! Thanks! Mr. D https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WSzWpqEsDvCt69YmlrfWADkfxUA50-hvwZPKK6vun8U/edit?usp=sharing

Dear West Jay Eagle Kindergarten Families, We are ready to soar EAGLES!! FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL: Because we understand that the first day of kindergarten is a very important first step in a child’s educational journey, we are delaying the start of the first day of school for kindergarteners to 9:00 AM on Thursday, August 11th, 2022. We feel that delay will help the transition of both students and parents. We understand that some children may be riding the bus to school that morning and arrive at the normal start of school and that is perfectly fine. Here is more specific information about the kindergarten delay on Thursday: Parking: Parents may park their cars in the west lot and enter with their child at door #1. From this point both students and parents may proceed to the kindergarten classroom. While in the classroom the parent(s) may help their child with situating their backpack and supplies. Once these steps are completed, we ask parents to say their goodbyes and exit the room. Kindergarten Bus Students: Just another reminder that all Kindergarten students must have an adult present at their bus drop off location until Friday, Aug. 19, 2022. This will ensure that the student becomes familiar with the drop off routine. If there is no adult present, the student will be dropped back off at the school of attendance. If you have any questions do not hesitate to call us here at West Jay Elementary at (765) 768-7648. Thank you!! Sincerely, Mr. Jeff Davis, Principal West Jay Elementary

Dear WJE Parents, Here is some important information that you will need to know for the 2022-2023 school year: Registration *If you have not registered your students for the 2022-2023 school year, please contact the school immediately to get this completed. More information can be found at https://www.jayschoolcorp.org/o/jay-schools/page/online-registration Back to School Night What: West Jay Elementary BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT!!! When: Wednesday, August 10, 2022, 6:00 - 7:00 PM About: All West Jay Elementary families and students are invited to come to Back to School Night at West Jay Elementary!! During Back to School Night you can: Meet your teacher! See your classroom! Meet your classmates! Drop off your beginning of the year school supplies! participate in some fun mystery activities!!!!! Latchkey Information *For those that use the Latchkey services at REDKEY ELEMENTARY, you will need to use the following phone number to contact personnel when you drop off your students and when you are picking them up. 260-703-0827 This is to ensure the safety of all of our students in this program. Please add this to your phone for ease of access in communicating with the Latchkey staff. Student Drop Off Students should not be dropped off or arrive earlier than 7:35 AM here at West Jay Elementary. It will not be safe for students to arrive before this time as there will be no supervision available. Thanks! Mr. D

West Jay Elementary BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT!!! Wednesday, August 10, 2022, 6:00 - 7:00 PM All West Jay Elementary families and students are invited to come to Back to School Night at West Jay Elementary!! During Back to School Night you can: Meet your teacher! See your classroom! Meet your classmates! Drop off your beginning of the year school supplies! participate in some fun mystery activities!!!!!

Parents: did you know you can apply for free or reduced meals at any time during the school year? Applying is fast, easy and confidential. If circumstances have changed, we’re here to help. Sign up for reduced or free lunches at your school or online today. https://www.myschoolapps.com/Home/DistrictRedirect/JAY_IN?langid=1 Breakfast will continue to be Free to all students and lunch will cost $2.95 for Elementary and $3.20 for Jr-Sr High.

It is time to begin Online Registration for the 2022-2023 school year! Please click on the Online Registration button in the blue bar on your school's website for directions and access to help. In-person Registration will be: Elementary Schools Monday, July 18th 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Tuesday, July 19th 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM Jay County Jr-Sr High School Monday, July 18th 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Tuesday, July 19th 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Welcome Jack! Today was Jack's first day on the job. Jack graduated from "Dog School" last week in Georgia and is now officially our newest staff member. The kids liked seeing Jack in the schools today. Jack is assigned to our SRO and, in addition to being very friendly, can detect firearms and track missing persons.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE JAY SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT: May 12, 2022 Dear West Jay Elementary Parents, The Jay Schools Technology department has requested that all student Chromebooks be kept at their respective school this summer. SUMMER SCHOOL STUDENTS: Summer school student Chromebooks will also be kept at school and students will have access to them while at summer school. PURPOSE: By keeping the Chromebooks this summer, the JSC Technology Department will be able to work on the devices and prepare them for the next school year. Any educational websites that the students access should be accessible on your home devices when you log in to those sites with the student's username and password. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, Mr. D

FIELD DAY IS TOMORROW!! Here is some important WJE information: * Please pack a complete extra change of clothing, including shoes. There are some water games that could soak them. (Please note that students do not have to get wet if they do not want to.) * Please also pack a towel and a full water bottle. * We will be outside from 9:15-2, so applying suncreen before school might be a good idea. * If you have signed up to help, please meet in the office at 9:00. Thanks! It looks like the weather will be very nice! Mr. D

Important Upcoming WJE Dates: * May 4th - M-W-F Preschool Graduation in cafeteria, 8:30 AM * May 5th - T-TH Preschool Graduation in cafeteria, 8:30 AM * May 6th - All library books are due. * May 10th - WJE Field Day * May 12th - Rain Date - WJE Field Day * May 13th - Kindergarten Graduation Ceremony in gym, 1:00 PM * May 19th - Last Student Day

Dear WJE Families, With the potential for storms today during our dismissal time, we may find it necessary to delay the dismissal of our students who walk home after school due to safety concerns. If we do delay the dismissal time for our students that walk home, we will send out an announcement using the same format that we using to send out this message to you. If you find that you can make other arrangements to have your child picked up today, please call (765-768-7648) and let the office know. We will pass that message along to your student. Thanks! Mr. D

Jay Co Alert: Jay Schools are on a two (2) hour delay for April 12, 2022.

Jay Schools are on a 2 hour delay, Tuesday, April 12, 2022.

Jay County Civic Theatre auditions for Moana, Jr

Dear WJE Families, This is just a reminder that spring Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held from 3-6 PM on Monday, March 14th. As you are all aware our format for Parent-Teacher Conferences has changed. Due to increased daily communication options between teachers and families, a formal conference is no longer required. On March 14th, all conference times will be open (first come, first served) unless parents specifically request a conference time with the teacher OR the teacher requests to schedule a meeting with the parent. We look forward to seeing you on March 14th at West Jay Elementary! Sincerely , Mr. D

Red, white, and blue day tomorrow in support of the boy's sectional basketball game. All students and staff are encouraged to wear something red, white, and blue!

From Jay School Corp: Jay Schools are closed Friday, February 25, 2022. It will be an eLearning day.

From Jay School Corp: Jay Schools are on a 2 hour delay, Friday, February 25, 2022

Dear WJE Parents/Guardians, All after school activities at West Jay Elementary will be cancelled today (2/24/22) due to the forecasted weather conditions for this afternoon. Please call WJE (765) 768-7648 if you need to change your child's after school travel arrangements! Thank you! Mr. D