West Jay Elementary

Parents/Guardians, I just wanted to send out a friendly reminder to all that next Wednesday and Thursday West Jay Elementary will be hosting Grandparents Day. Grandparents Day for grades K-3 will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 11th from 12:30-2:00 PM. Grandparents Day for grades 4-6 will be held on Friday, Oct. 13th from 12:30-2:00. Students in the Lifeskills class will participate in Grandparents Day with their push-in peers (please check with Lifeskills teacher if you are not sure.). Also, if grandparents wish to take their grandchildren home with them afterwards , we need have a note from parents/guardians that gives parental permission for them to leave with their grandparents. Once we receive the note, then grandparents may sign their grandchild out in the classroom. Thank you! We look forward to seeing everyone next week! Mr. D

West Jay Elementary will hold it's annual Title One Parent Meeting on Tuesday, October 24th at 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM in the school cafeteria. During this informational meeting parents will receive information about Title One programming, as well as West Jay's Title One Plan.

Jay Schools are on a 2 hour delay, Thursday, September 28, 2023.

College Go Week next week in the Jay School Corporation. On Monday students and staff are encouraged to wear the colors of their favorite college or university.

Just a reminder that tomorrow is picture day at West Jay Elementary! Everyone be sure to bring your best smile to school tomorrow!!!

Great message from Batman today!! He shared a positive message of hope and encouragement that students could relate to and understand. All students did a fantastic job of listening to this important message.

Dear WJE Families, With the boil order in for the city of Dunkirk still in effect, students will be unable to drink from our water fountains tomorrow (Monday, September 11th). I encourage all families to send their children to school with a bottle of water. This will allow students to have access to water throughout the school day. Students will be able to keep these bottles in their classrooms or at their desks. Thank you! Mr. Davis

Dear WJE Families, With the boil order in for the city of Dunkirk, students will be unable to drink from our water fountains tomorrow (Friday, September 8th). I encourage all families to send their children to school with a bottle of water. This will allow students to have access to water throughout the school day. Students will be able to keep these bottles in their classrooms or at their desks. Thank you! Mr. Davis

From Jay School Corp: Jay Schools are now closed today, Thursday, August 31, 2023. No online learning. Students will make this day up on February 19, 2024.

Jay Schools are now closed today, Thursday, August 31, 2023. No online learning. Students will make this day up on February 19, 2024.

Jay Co Alert: URGENT, Jay County Schools are on a 2 hour delay for Thursday, August 31, 2023

Jay Schools are on a 2 hour delay, Thursday, August 31, 2023.

Dear WJE Families, Tomorrow, August 24th, 2023, the weather forecast is calling for a heat index of 105 degrees. To help keep all Eagles safe and healthy we will be taking the steps: 1. Having gym and recess inside. 2. Monitoring student water intake and taking extra water breaks throughout the day. 3. Students may keep water bottles at their desks. I would also encourage each family to send a bottle of water to school with their child for easier access when they need a drink. Thank you for your time and consideration as we work to keep all WJE safe! Sincerely, Mr. D

From Jay School Corp: Jay Schools are now closed for today, Monday, August 21, 2023.

Jay Schools are now closed for today, Monday, August 21, 2023.

From Jay School Corp: Jay Schools are on a 2 hour delay, Monday, August 21, 2023.

Jay Schools are on a 2 hour delay, Monday, August 21, 2023.

Dear WJE Families: we are keeping the walkers back due to the fact that it is raining pretty hard. We are understanding that this rain may not let up anytime soon so please try, if at all possible, to make arrangements for your child to be picked up here at school. Please be sure to call the school if a ride is coming to pick your child up. Thank you as we work to keep all students safe and dry!!

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 10, 2023. We feel the 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. 18, 2023. This will ensure that the student familiarizes 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

Information regarding Makeup days and Remote Learning / eLearning Plan for the 2023-2024 school year is available here: bit.ly/3s91pef For more information, visit: https://sites.google.com/jayschools.k12.in.us/elearningvsremotelearning/home.