Hello Jaguar Families, 

Please remember no school for students on Friday or on Monday

Please note that the Tasty Tuesday and Wednesday Wonders menus may change next week because we had to cancel them this week.  Assuming that the water is again safe to use, there will be some meals.

Have a wonderful long weekend.

In this week's parent communication, you will see information about: 

Upcoming Dates
Lost and Found
PAC (Updated)
CBIEP Meetings Link (NEW)
Terry Fox Fundraising T-Shirts
Activities on School grounds after school hours
Talking to your kids about Stranger Danger
Tasty Tuesdays / Wednesday Wonders Menu 

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Upcoming Dates

May 15 – Professional Development Day (NO SCHOOL)
May 18 – May Long Weekend (NO SCHOOL)
May 20 – Fire/Evacuation Drill
May 21 – Freezie Day
May 29 – PAC Spring Carnival (5:00-8:00pm)
June 1 – PAC Meeting (6:15pm)

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Lost and Found 

Our lost and found is exploding with several excellent condition sweaters, shoes, water bottles and other student specific things

Please check this video to find all your lost and unclaimed belongings. 

PAC (Updated)
Spring Carnival

The carnival is coming to town!
May 29 at JRES 5pm-8pm

Wristbands are available on MunchALunch now - save $3 by pre-ordering!
Wristbands give unlimited play on carnival games, inflatable obstacle course and the photo booth and every wristband gets a prize bag! There will also be a cash concession, cotton candy, cake walk, raffle baskets & silent auction.

Raffle Basket Donations

Donations are now being accepted in all classrooms for themed raffle baskets for the spring carnival. Please reach out to your classroom teacher or check the PAC Facebook page for the list of classroom themes. Thank you for your support!

Volunteers Needed!

Can you help out at the carnival?
We'll need lots of hands on deck to help make this carnival a success & fun for everyone!

Please check out the SignUp linked below to see if there's somewhere you can help out!
https://signup.com/go/qjKNNXy

The next PAC meeting will be Monday June 1 @ 6:15pm in the school library!
This will also be our AGM with elections for next year. Email us at JRelementaryPAC@gmail.com to put your name in for one of our executive positions (treasurer, secretary, vice chair, DPAC rep). All parents/guardians of JRES students are PAC members & eligible for executive positions!!

CBIEP Meetings Link (NEW)

It is that time of year and we are excited to meet regarding your child's Competency Based Individual Education Plan (CBIEP). 

Please use the link below to schedule a time that works for you.  Meetings will be hosted From June 8th-12th. If Mrs. Moore is your Child's case manager, please note she is on an approved leave for June 12th and will be unable to meet on the Friday. 

These meetings are optional and a way to set some goals for next school year and celebrate growth. Many kids grow and change over the summer so if you would rather wait until the fall to set goals, let us know. Progress will be communicated for all students on the term 3 learning update. 

For grade 7 families, we can meet to review your child's goals, however progress will be reported on in term 3's learning update and goal setting will be covered when you meet with the high school team in the fall. 

You are welcome to connect with and arrange for any outside agency to attend this meeting, please let us know they are attending. If you would like a school district staff member to attend, please inform us after booking and we can invite them. 

For any question you have, connect with your child's case manager. 

Book time with Ashley Moore: CBIEP year end reviews

Terry Fox Fundraising T-Shirts

Terry Fox Fundraiser T-Shirt Orders – Due before June 5^th – 

As we prepare for next year, we look forward to the annual Terry Fox run.  To help support the Terry Fox Foundation, we are organizing a t-shirt sale.  We would like to make the t-shirt order before the end of the school year to ensure that they arrive in time for our run on September 18^th.  We will distribute the t-shirts to students who ordered in September. All orders count towards our fundraising goals. 

Terry Fox T-Shirt orders

Activities on School grounds after school hours

We need your help in keeping our school grounds safe and in good shape even after school hours. We are asking you to share the following our with you children and with the wider community:

• No golfing on the school fields during school or after hours – We have had to replace divets on the field and now need to repair broken windows
• Reminder about wheels on school grounds – please talk to your children, wheels need to be walked until off school grounds for student and staff safety – electric scooters and fast bikes are a safety hazard when doors are opening, and kids are arriving and leaving for the day
• Dogs scratching holes – We have recently had a few new holes appear in our field.  It looks like maybe dogs have been scratching the ground and leaving 2-3in holes.  These are ankle busters.  I share this so that we can be aware of this as a community and hopefully keep a closer eye on our pets.

Talking to your kids about ‘stranger danger’

It’s important to frequently remind your children and teens to be mindful of their surroundings and stay vigilant against the potential danger of strangers.

The Kamloops-Thompson School District reminds parents and guardians to discuss “Stranger Danger” safety precautions with the young people in their lives. While we will continue to have these discussions with students at school, it is important they also continue to hear these safety tips from their parents and trusted adults at home.

Please remind children and teens of the following points:

• Be aware of your surroundings. If you notice anything or anyone suspicious, notify a parent or another trusted adult, such as a teacher or grandparent.
• Never go somewhere with a stranger. If a stranger ever approaches and offers a ride or treats (like candy or toys) or asks for help with a task (like finding a lost dog), step away, yell “No!” and leave the area immediately. Always notify a parent or another trusted adult of what happened right away.
• Trust your instincts and your feelings. If someone makes you feel uncomfortable or if you feel like something’s just not right—even if you can’t explain why—walk away immediately and notify a trusted adult.
• Don’t take shortcuts. Use main routes and avoid secluded areas.
• Walk in pairs when possible and stay in well-lit, high-traffic areas.
• Tell someone where you are going and when you will be back. Phone home when you’re leaving a friend’s house and say when you will be home.
• Phone if you are going to be delayed or if your plans change.
• If you believe you are being followed, call 9-1-1.

Communication is key when it comes to child safety. Sometimes it can be difficult to initiate conversations about possible dangers to your children, but it is essential in preparing them in case of emergency.

Tasty Tuesdays / Wednesday Wonders May Menu 

I would like to ask that you pretty please to send students with a bowl/plate and cutlery if they will be enjoying Tasty Tuesdays and Wednesday Wonders.  We are still able to provide food to kids who forget but this means we are using disposable bowls/plates and cutlery.  This is both not good for the environment and costs us more to run the program.  We want to ensure that we are able to run the program for the entire year and ask for your help.  

Now with a big thanks to Sarah and Kim, we are able to share the menu for the month of May. If you wish to make a donation to help sustain the program, you are welcome to send cash or a cheque in an envelope marked “Tasty Tuesdays” to the school with your child or you can use the following link:

https://sd73.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/44200/255/False/True

There is no need to sign up, just send your child to school with a plate/bowl and some cutlery.

May 19: Sub Sandwich Slice w/Pickles, Chips & Veg
May 30: Shells & Alfredo Sauce w/Fruit or Veg

Sarah has created a Facebook page for Tasty Tuesdays/Wednesday Wonders so when Parents have questions it's an easy way to find her. Here is the Link for the Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2065950707476701/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT

If you are able to help serve on any of the Tuesdays or Wednesdays, Sarah and Kim would really appreciate it. Here is the link for the sign-up website to sign up to help serve:

https://signup.com/go/YWmFQCz

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BLAKE BUEMANN (Principal)
ASHLEY MOORE (Vice-Principal)
Juniper Ridge Elementary
School District No. 73 (Kamloops-Thompson)