It's counselor and FRC appreciation week and we hit the jackpot with Ms. Willis and Mr. Adams. From leading small groups, to motivating and encouraging students, they support our students and families in so many ways and we could never list them all! We appreciate everything they do for students, families, and our staff each and every day. No matter what happens, we can count on both to be ready with a smile.

They each go out of their way to serve others, so this week, we want to show them some love. They absolutely love hand made cards, but I am listing some of their favorite things below as well if you want to surprise them one day.

Ms. Willis' favorites:

Favorite candy: dark chocolate and kit kats

Favorite snack: baked chips and trail mix

Favorite drink: Diet Dr. Pepper

Favorite colors: blue, yellow and green

Mr. Adams' favorites:

Favorite candy: Reese's

Favorite snack: Chex Mix (regular)

Favorite drink: Sweet Tea

Favorite color: blue

The Steam Lab will be collecting cereal boxes, empty and flattened, until the end of the school year. If you have empty cereal boxes, send them our way! Students may take them to their homeroom teacher or may drop them off in the office.

How are schools allowed to use their Title 1 money?

Title 1 funds can only be used for specific things as mandated by law. Schools are allowed to supplement their learning programs, but they cannot purchase new curriculum. LJES chooses to spend the majority of our Title 1 funds on staffing to provide students greater access to adults in order to receive the individualized help they need. The individuals we hire for these positions work with students who are below grade level to catch them up on skills they have not yet mastered. Sometimes, they meet with students outside of the classroom and other times they join the class and assist 'in the moment' as students work on their classroom assignments.

The remaining Title 1 funds from our budget are used to provide professional learning for our staff so they are knowledgeable in best practice strategies for meeting students' needs.

We are still looking for great people to add to our staff!

Currently, we have an opening for a special education assistant. this position is for our EBD classroom to support students as they participate in class.

We also have an opening for a special education teacher (LBD).

if you are interested or someone you know is interested, applications must be submitted through the BCPS website. Come join the LJES family!

Staff love to hear positive feedback as much as our students enjoy getting feedback. Want to celebrate a teacher or staff member for going above and beyond or for being helpful? Click the link below to send a shout out to Mr. Mullins that he can share with that staff member to celebrate them. Best in Class Award

For the most up to date information and news, be sure you are linked to your child's "Room" through the app. You can access pictures, class news, in-the-moment updates, and more directly from your child's teacher! Many of our teachers are sending out daily announcements, sign ups for special occasions, pictures of classroom accomplishments, and more! Be sure you are checking out your child's Room to get all the latest information as an active participant.

Check out the link below to access the calendar of events for the Bullitt County Library - LJ Branch. There's some great things happening at your local library to entertain kids and adults! LJ Branch Calendar of Events

• Breakfast / Lunch Menu
• PTA facebook page
• BCPS Calendars
• My School Bucks (Chromebook fee or put money on account to purchase treats in cafe)

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