Principal Message - October 4th

Greetings Husky Families
 
Welcome to October at Jahn School of Fine Arts!   Before this month concludes, we will have one quarter of learning under our belt.   During this month, we will also continue to embrace the all important topic of bullying, which is our SEL theme for the month.  This topic is one that should never be taken lightly.  Please ask your children about what they are learning with regards to the topic of bullying.  
 
As you will see, there are a number of things happening around campus.  Please note these Upcoming Events to take a full look ahead for the month.  A couple of things to keep in mind.  This Thursday (October 5th)  is our first FLEX day meeting (3 to 5 pm).  This means no Jahn after school programming (YMCA programming will continue).  On Monday (October 9th), we celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day.  While there will not be any school on that day, please do something to commemorate this day.  One great idea is to take a moment to identify, and acknowledge the native land you live on. 
 
Have an amazing week.  
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Dr. Kimbrough 
 
Updates/Reminders:
 
Sick Student Measures:  
  • We send students home that are experiencing fever (100.4 degrees or higher), vomiting, diarrhea. They cannot return until 24 hours symptom free.
  • If the student is experiencing any other symptoms, it is the parent's decision if they are going to pick up their child or not.
  • Students that test positive for COVID are to stay home for 5 days and wear a mask for another 5 days on return.
  • If a student is experiencing another contagious cold (Flu/strep) that has been diagnosed by an MD, they have to have been on treatment for 24 hours and be 24 hours symptom free before returning to school.
  • Inform the school if a physician diagnoses your child with any contagious/infectious disease, such as chicken pox, measles, etc.
  • Get a written release from a doctor for your child to return to school if he or she is diagnosed with or suspected of having a communicable/nuisance disease.
  • Schools follow the sick student protocol for all student illnesses.
Parent Training and Support:  
Stronger, more informed parent leaders can result in stronger school communities. FACE offers a variety of opportunities for your parents, especially your parent leaders.  Our Parent Universities offer robust programming.  Our Title I department has scheduled a number of opportunities to hone leaders skills:
  • FY24 PAC Orientation Sessions  This PAC orientation offered in both English & Spanish, will provide PAC officers (& other interested parents) Title I basics, meeting tools and leadership development resources.  
  • PAC Leadership Seminar   These 6-hour seminars (provided for 2 hour sessions x 3 weeks) will provide skills building on topics popularly asked by our parents (see below).  Interested parents should register for the seminars here: https://tinyurl.com/PACseminars  
    • Conflict Resolution – How to Create Peace Circles
    • Race Relations
    • The Secrets to Parent Engagement
    • Using Storytelling to Build Community
CPS Recess Weather Guidelines:   Please see this link:  CPS Recess Weather Guidelines for recess weather guidelines.  We try our best to get students outside as much as possible.  Please have students dress appropriately for the weather.  
 
For Further Assistance:  

Enrollment, Parent Portal, Student Fees, Transportation, Volunteering, and Ventra Cards:  Contact:  Margo Innocente [email protected] 
 
Medical Compliance:  Dr. Stephanie Rossi [email protected] or Cihomaria Rubio Arias [email protected]
 
YMCA After School Programming:  [email protected]
 
504/IEP Questions:  Jackie Defina [email protected]