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JCS Journal for the Week of June 1st

Posted Date: 6/01/25 (1:00 PM)

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JCS Journal

Week of June 1st

Hi JCS families,

Two more full weeks and 1 and a half days of school left this year (for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd graders)! Please have your child check the lost and found this week for any clothing or water bottles they may have lost since April Break. After the last day of school, we will be donating anything that is not claimed.

Kindness Closure

Let’s take a look at all we have learned this year working with CharacterStrong!

BE KIND
  • We have grown in Respect, Empathy, and Cooperation.
  • We have learned strategies for resolving conflict.
  • We have built stronger connections.

BE STRONG
  • We have grown in Responsibility, Perseverance, and Courage.
  • We have learned focus strategies and goal-setting.
  • We have tried new things!

BE WELL
  • We have grown in Gratitude, Honesty, and Creativity.
  • We have learned how to name our emotions.
  • We have practiced emotion regulation strategies.

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Last Days of School for Each Grade Level

To assist with planning for all of our families, here are the last days of schools for each grade level/program:
  • The last day of school for the Little Lancers PreK students is Thursday, June 12th and it’s a normal schedule (not an early release day). The Little Lancers graduation celebration is scheduled for Friday, June 13th at 9:45am.
  • The last day of school for Kindergarten is Friday, June 13th. It will be a full day of school.
  • The last day of school for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades is Tuesday, June 17th. It will be an Early Release Day.
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Please Let the School Know If Your Family is Moving

If your family is moving this summer (or has already moved) and your child will no longer be attending JCS in the fall, please call the school office at 508-285-0120 or email Mrs. Varney at lvarney@norton.k12.ma.us. We want to make sure to update our records and enrollments for next year AND prepare any student files that need to be sent to another school or district.
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Adventure Games, Friday June 6th

Our 4th annual Adventure Games are scheduled for this Friday, June 6th!

Students should wear their House color (if possible). See the image for each classrooms’ house color. Students should bring a change of clothes or, at least, be prepared to get wet or a bit dirty. Students will carry their personal water bottle to the activities because it’s likely to be warm. Sunscreen should be applied at home as teachers and staff are not allowed to apply it for students.

  • Grades K and 2 will be participating from 9:30am to 10:45am
  • Grades 1 and 3 will be participating from 1:30pm to 2:45pm
  • Little Lancers will participate in activities and times that are the best fit for the ages of their students. Look for specific details from your child's teacher

We're looking for parent volunteers who have a little time on that day to help us create a fun, activity filled day for all JCS students. If you think you might like to volunteer to help out during Adventure Games, please visit our SignUpGenius to sign up for a time slot, https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B45AEAD2CA7FFC52-56936781-adventure#/
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Nutritional information for Palagi's Ice Cream Truck on June 10th

As you know, our terrific JCS SPO has arranged for a Palagi's Ice Cream Truck to come to JCS on Tuesday, June 10th to provide a cold, sweet treat to students and staff. The truck will be at JCS during each grade level's recess time to avoid any conflicts with other scheduled classes or activities. We understand how important it is to make sure that families have access to all of the nutritional information of the treats being offered, not just to make sure that there are safe options for students with food allergies and sensitivities, but also for students and staff with medical concerns.

Please find linked below all of the nutritional information for the treats being offered. We are removing three of the options from the paper flyer that was sent home, either because the option definitely contains peanuts OR there wasn't any nutritional information available. The three options being removed are:
  • Blue Bunny Big Dipper Vanilla Cone (contains peanuts)
  • Palagi's lemon flavored frozen lemonade (no nutritional information)
  • Palagi's watermelon flavored frozen lemonade (no nutritional information)


We hope this helps all families feel more comfortable making an informed and safe choice for your child. We're grateful to the SPO for providing this fun treat for all JCS students and staff!
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Lunch Ice Cream Days for the Rest of School Year

Chartwells is offering ice cream on Thursday, 6/5/25 and that will be the last “Ice Cream Thursday” of the school year. Chartwells will NOT be offering ice cream on Thursday, June 12th.
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School Lunch Options on June 16th and 17th

For 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders, Chartwells will be offering the following lunch and breakfast options on June 16th and 17th:
  • Monday will be regular service for both Breakfast and Lunch.
  • Tuesday will be regular service for Breakfast and a “grab and go” Lunch
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New Date for SPO “Under the Sea” Dance

Guess what? The JCS is having a school dance!! 🤩

Join us for an Under the Sea dance with our JCS Community (Pre-K thru Third Grade and their families) on Wednesday, June 4th.

See the flier below for details. Scan the QR Code or visit the SPO Linktree to register and purchase tickets: https://linktr.ee/jcsspo

We can’t wait to dance the night away with you!
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Upcoming Dates and Events

View and subscribe to the JCS Public Events Calendar at https://bit.ly/jcspubliceventscalendar. Click on the "Add to Google Calendar" button in the lower right corner to subscribe to the calendar using your own calendar app. Events from the JCS Public Events Calendar also appear on the JCS website.

SPO “Under the Sea Dance”, Wednesday June 4th, 6:30PM to 8:00PM

SPO Meeting, Thursday June 5th @6:00PM

Adventure Games, Friday June 6th

SPO Ice Cream, Tuesday June 10th

PreK Last Day, Thursday June 12th

Little Lancers Graduation Celebration, Friday, June 13th at 9:45am

Kindergarten Last Day, Friday June 13th

Last Day of School (Early Release Day), Tuesday June 17th
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