Jamaica Crocs Newsletter

Now that the holidays are behind us, we are focused on continuing to provide quality instruction in the classrooms. Before we know it, state testing will be upon us and we will have the opportunity for our students to show all they have learned. Attendance is critical for academic success. We have less than 100 days left in this school year and need to make each one count. Unless your child is ill, please make every effort for them to be present and on time. I am looking forward to another successful quarter and all the fun things that are in store for the Jamaica Crocs.

Ms. Black

Principal

Jamaica Elementary School

Follow our PTSO social media pages for important updates! Facebook is "Jamaica Elementary PTSO" and Instagram is "jamaicacrocsptso".

PTSO Reminder Dates

2/5- NEHS Induction Ceremony @ 6:30 PM

2/6- Kindergarten Round up/ Registration 6 PM- 7 PM

2/7- 3rd QTR PTSO meeting

2/14- Valentine's Day

2/16- Spring Pictures

2/19- President's Day- No School

2/29- Burgers by the Bridge fundraiser

Upcoming events: Theatre Club Show

March 1st @ 7 PM

March 2nd @ 2:30 PM

Please check the lost and found in the front office. It's currently overflowing with jackets and water bottles.

Jamaica Elementary School is a PBIS school. Positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) is a schoolwide systems approach aimed at establishing positive student culture and individualized behavior supports necessary to create a safe and effective learning environment for all students.

PBIS is what we use to help students understand the rules, expectations, and consequences. We focus on positive behaviors and “catching” students doing the right thing. Some of the ways we recognize students include: Positive Principal Praise referrals, class compliment points, and quarterly PBIS Croc assemblies.

When students make a poor choice, they are provided warnings, redirections, opportunities to reflect on the behavior, and a chance to fix it before going to the next step. If a student is unable to correct the behavior after all these interventions, they could earn a referral.

At the end of each quarter, we celebrate all the positive behaviors with our Croc assembly for any student who has not earned a referral for that quarter. Students who earned a referral will not be eligible to attend the assembly and will be in an alternate location.

Thank you for partnering with us to help your child succeed an all areas.

Congratulations to Ms. Allor, our February teacher of the month. Some things her peers shared about her include:

Ms. Allor is an amazing teacher with excellent classroom management. Every time I walk through her class, the students are sitting quietly doing their work. She expects excellence from her students and sets them up for success.

She is so caring about her students and powers through every day like a champ.

Please follow the link to view our counselor's newsletter.

https://www.smore.com/6j38y

Immunization Requirements

Arizona state law requires that each child is up-to-date on their immunizations. It also requires that all immunization information be kept on file at school. Without proof of immunizations, your child will not be allowed to attend school.

Students must have their TDaP and Meningococcal immunizations after turning 11, but before turning 12 to remain enrolled in school. If your student is turning 12 this year, please ensure they have received these immunizations and proof is submitted to the school before their birthday.

Thank you,

Kaitlyn Weber, RN

928-854-7283

kweber@lhusd.org

As the weather is ever changing, please be sure to follow the district dress code policy which can be found on page 11 of the student handbook.

https://content.myconnectsuite.com/api/documents/3f76cd2637e04576be4c008dc9c40556

Breakfast starts at 7:30 am, and students need to be finished eating by 7:55 am. Please remind your child that if they are having breakfast at school, they need to be coming in as soon as they arrive. Students that get to the office at 7:55 am with plans to have breakfast will not have enough time to eat.

If your student is tardy, an adult MUST come in and sign them in.

Please do not drop them off and have them come in alone.

Reminder that the first bell is at 7:55 A.M. daily and students must be in class by 8:00A.M to not be considered tardy. Safety is our top priority.

Please ensure your students are promptly picked up at the release of school.

If you are running late, please contact the front office immediately.

Each Monday we will randomly pick 2 lucky winners of an In-N-Out gift card based on perfect attendance from the week before. Will it be you?

This year, there has been an increase in meal prices due to USDA regulations.

Breakfast is now $1.60 at all LHUSD schools. Lunch is $2.85 at all elementary schools.

Households will need to re-apply for this school year, as a new application is needed each year. To apply for free or reduced-price meals please visit the new website LinqConnect.com.

A household can submit an application at any time of the year, if there is a reduction in household income.

Stop by the front office to get your school shirts. Please bring cash or credit card for payment. Don’t forget there is a Web Store found at: https://az-lakehavasu.intouchreceipting.com/

Short Sleeve Youth Shirts are $6.50

Long Sleeve Youth Shirts are $8.00

We welcome you to come to have lunch with your student. We even have a special table just for you to eat with them. Per district policy, you may only bring food for your student.

All visitors during school hours must sign in at the front office and also be issued a visitors pass. Please ensure that you sign out upon your departure.

PTSO is still offering the Birthday Marquee Fundraiser. $10 will get your child’s name on the marquee for their birthday week. We can also do ½ birthdays as well! Forms are in the office.

At Jamaica, we take the safety of our students, staff, and guests seriously; therefore we are a closed campus.

1. It is critical for safety that all guests, including parents and guardians, check in at the front office and sign in for a visitor’s badge. We ask that you do not go into the classrooms without an appointment.

2. The gates are staying locked in the mornings until 7:45 am. This is for the safety and security of our students in the mornings. Students should wait near the building and away from the drive-through lane. Parents, please drop off and pick up outside the gates.

3. In the parking lot, please use the crosswalk and do not walk in front of traffic. Thank you to our many parents who follow this rule to help model for our students. (This includes Jamaica Blvd. Please do not cross where there is no crosswalk)