JMS News Brief
Dec 10, 2009
(815) 741-4180
Greetings! 
 
Holiday Programs Begin Tonight
 
Thu, Dec 10                                                                        Fri, Dec 11
 
Mrs. Fisher and Mrs. Renzi                                              Mrs. Cornstubble
6:30 pm                                                                                   6:30 pm
 
Ms. Suzannah and Ms. Viscovic                                     Miss Francis
7:30 pm                                                                                   7:30 pm
 
A modified carpool will be offered beginning at 6:15/7:15 pm on both evenings, to assist with children and grandparents.  Please do not arrive prior to 6:15/7:15 pm. 
 
Holiday and Class Celebration Menus are being sent home today.  Thanks for your support.
Grandparent's Day
 
'Grandparent's Day' will take place here at the school on Thu, Dec 17, from 9:30 - 11:30 am.
 
RSVP form due Fri, Dec 11.
Ms. Viscovic's class is looking for someone to fish sit over the holiday break.  If you can take the fish, please send in a note with your child to Ms. Viscovic.  Thanks!
Boy Scouts Battery Recycling Project
 
The JMS Boy Scout Troop battery recycling bin will be available until tomorrow.  
hsaHome and School Association
 
Have you donated to your child's Classoom Celebrations Menu recently? 
 
The classroom celebrations are fun events that our children look forward to with great enthusiasm.  Children create their own menus and enjoy the work that goes into preparing the environment for each celebration.
 
The Holiday Program Menu and the Winter Break Celebration Menu are available for your perusal.  What is your child's favorite item? :)
 
Classrooms will go without items that are not donated.  Please call your room parent today to ensure that all menu items will be provided.
December Coffee and Conversation
 
Plan on attending our December Coffee and Conversation Mon, Dec 14.  We will be meeting at the Westminster Presbyterian Church after morning drop off.  It is located at 1015 Winthrop Ave, off Larkin Avenue.  This event is open to all JMS parents.  Coffee will be provided; bring a light brunch item to pass if you like.
 
A special treat for JMS parents with small children!  Join Ms. Jean from Kindermusik with Jean at 9:30 am for an active play time.  This will be in a separate room from the coffee, with music and instruments for the little ones to explore.  Please contact Jean Venegas at jeanvenegas@comcast.net  if you have any questions.
calendarCalendar Reminders
 
December Calendar  
 
Important Dates:
 
Thu, Dec 10 and Fri, Dec 11:  Holiday Programs
 
Mon, Dec 14:  Coffee and Conversation
 
Week of Dec 14:  Adolescents to Nature's Classroom
 
Thu, Dec 17:  Grandparent's Day
 
Fri, Dec 18:  Classroom Celebrations - Noon Dismissal
 
Mon, Dec 21 - Fri, Jan 1:  Winter Break
 
Mon, Jan 4:  School Resumes
   
Handbook
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Emergency/Weather Closing  
 
Please listen to WJOL, AM 1340 for school closing information.  We are also registered with the Emergency Closing Center
(www.EmergencyClosings.com). 
 
Each parent should exercise his/her own judgment as to the advisability of driving in severe weather.  The school will be open when we feel a majority of parents can safely bring their children to school.