“Turtle Talk” for the Week of September 13th

Thank you to all families for your patience, flexibility, and cooperation as the district continues to work through the logistical kinks with both minibus and large school bus transportation system this school year. The district is actively working with Bloom Transportation to resolve these operational and scheduling issues.

Families can find district transportation information at https://www.norton.k12.ma.us/bus-information.

Families can also contact the district transportation office to report issues by emailing transportation@norton.k12.ma.us or calling (508) 285-0100 Ext. 7.

JCS is hosting a Curriculum Night for families on Tuesday, September 15th. We invite all parents/guardians to join us to hear from their child's teachers about what they will be learning and find out more about the resources and programs offered at our school. Here are the time slots set aside for the different grade levels and programs:

Promptly at 6:00pm, families will join their child’s classroom to meet with their child’s teacher and listen to some specific details about what is being taught at their child’s grade level. Mr. Barrette will have a presentation running in the cafeteria throughout the evening to present an overview of the JCS curriculum and programs to any interested families.

Promptly at 6:45pm, families will join their child’s classroom to meet with their child’s teacher and listen to some specific details about what is being taught at their child’s grade level. Mr. Barrette will have a presentation running in the cafeteria throughout the evening to present an overview of the JCS curriculum and programs to any interested families.

6:30 - 7:00, BEST, GRIT, LBC, STEP, reading specialists, clinicians, and special curriculum areas set up in the cafeteria to share about specific programming, curriculum, and services.

We're very happy to share that Champions will be able to provide childcare to families during Curriculum Night! Champions staff will be providing childcare for children in the JCS gym. Families can drop-off and pick-up their child at the double doors of the gym in the main hallway. Champions cannot offer care for infants or toddlers who are not able to independently use the restroom. Champions also cannot offer care to children who require specific medical care for needs like diabetes or who require any administration of medication.

We're looking forward to seeing JCS families this Tuesday evening!

It is almost time for International Dot Day, when everyone is an artist! All you need to do is start with a mark, and see where it takes you 🎨🖌️

This year, we will be celebrating Dot Day on Tuesday September 15th. Students created their dots to be displayed in the lobby this week in art class. We are encouraging everyone to wear their best art-ish, Peter Reynolds-ish, or polka dot-ish clothing on Tuesday to celebrate!

The Norton elementary schools’ picture vendor, Inter-State Studio, will be at JCS this Thursday, September 17th to take fall pictures. Your child most likely brought home an informational packet from Inter-State Studio about school pictures. Families do NOT need to order or purchase school pictures, but all students will have their picture taken at school by Inter-State Studios to update their school records.

Families can find information about Picture Day online at https://inter-state.com/order using the JCS code 0674MB.

Similar to past years, ice cream will be offered through Chartwells during some Thursday lunches. Chartwells will be offering ice cream during lunch this Thursday, 9/17. The plan for this school year is for ice cream to be offered on an “every other” week basis.

Like in past years, ice cream is optional and the cost will be $1 per child. Only cash will be accepted. Here are specific details from Chartwells:

All questions or concerns about ice cream service should be directed to:

Michael Vacarro

DDS Norton Public Schools

Chartwell's

(508) 285-0150

In June, your child was sent home an optional summer learning packet that included: reading and math logs, as well as July and August math calendars. The students were to log any books read, and any math activities completed.  The calendars had fun math activities to complete, along with reading and math resources for the summer months.

If your child completed the reading and math logs, along with the math calendars, please return the packets to their classroom teacher by the latest, Friday, September 18th.

Students who return their packets will be entered into a raffle with a possibility of winning a gift card to The Unlikely Story bookstore in Plainville! Thanks for your support!

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

Curriculum Night, Tuesday September 15th

Fall Pictures, Thursday September 17th

Early Release Day, Wednesday 9/30