Mr.

Matt Helgerson

Superintendent

Principal Melissa Barnett

Parents are a BIG part of our educational team at JES!

K-4 Student Enrollment: 695 smart, respectful, caring children

Jordan Elementary

Helping Hands for Your Family

Secretary Terri Oakes

Nurse Jessica Zablocki

Secretary Shelly Habeck

Terrific Kitchen and Custodial Staff

Cooks Ms. Jill, Ms. Pauline, Ms. Cindy

Mr. Worm and Mr. Habeck Mrs. Nesbitt

Specialists

Music Media Art Physical Education Technology

Art Mrs. Kilgren

P.E. Teachers Mr. Geisel and Mr. Coddington

Media Specialist

Ms. Hesse

Technology Mrs. Dietel

Music Teacher Ms. Werdahl

Social/Emotional Learning
Social Worker Mrs. Kalow

Emotional/Social support Mental Health Support Academic Support Student Advocacy

Counselor Mr. Smith

Cultural Liaison
Bridge communication and cultural understanding; Help families fill out school paperwork: school registration, immunizations, free & reduced lunch, transportation, scholarships, Targeted Services, summer school, etc. Act as a resource for staff and provide advocacy for students and families Serve as an interpreter between parents and school personnel including translations of school communications as requested

Ms. Quiroz
Cultural Liaison

Visit students and help them connect with the school and community
Partner with EL and Special Education staff as needed

Ms. Karlsson
EL Teacher

Kindergarten Team

Kindergarten Team

Skills your child should have before entering Kindergarten:

Self Help/Personal
Language Gross Motor

Fine Motor

Social/Emotional Cognitive/Academic

Launching into Kindergarten

Program to help children transition to Kindergarten Opportunity to review preschool skills and working on self help skills Focuses on introducing the school setting Contact Community Education for more information 492-4263 August 12-14, 19-21 8:30-11:30 am

Kids Company
Kids Company is a before and after school program serving students in Kindergarten up to 6th Grade.
SUMMER Kids Company 11 weeks from 6 am to 6 pm. SCHOOL YEAR KIDZONE: 6am to 8am and 2:45PM to 6pm Two hour early releases and two hour late starts Non-school day opportunities vary based upon enrollment.

Our mission is to provide school-age children a safe and constructive environment offering recreational and enrichment activities giving each child the opportunity for growth in the areas of positive social skills and personal development.

A Typical Day in Kindergarten

Morning Morning Meeting (Calendar, Schedule, Greeting, Sharing) Reading/Language Arts *Core skills instruction *Flexible grouping instruction *Handwriting *Daily Five Recess/Lunch

Afternoon Read Aloud Math Specials (Art, Physical Education, Media/Tech, Music) Snack Science/Social Studies
Free Choice Time and SMART room each day morning or afternoon, depending on schedule

Academic and Social Learning

Balanced
Social Studies Technology SMART Room J Town Pride Mathematics Science
Literacy

Food For Friends

Academic Excellence at JES

Caring and Nurturing Staff and Administration A Commitment to Technology

Individualized Instruction
Data-Driven Decision Making

Starfall

Assessments
Report Cards: 4 Times a Year AimsWeb: 3 Times a Year Benchmark Assessments

Parent/Teacher Conferences:
November and February

Getting to and from School

Lunchroom
Breakfast

Bring Cold Lunch

Snack: Healthy school snack options or bring from home

OR

School Hot Lunch

Playground & Recess

Home - School Communication

School Sites
Check the school website: www.jordan.k12.mn.us Check the classroom teacher websites School-wide newsletters will also be sent out each month. Weekly classroom newsletters sent out also! We encourage families to utilize the district website for updated information.

DATES TO REMEMBER
June 30th 2014: Tentative class lists will be developed August 2014: Back to school mailings will be sent out August 25-26, 2014: Open House

Meet your teacher, complete skills assessments, and drop off school supplies

August 27, 2014: First Day of School!

Questions or Concerns?

Talk to the Teacher Talk to the Principal

All contact information can be found at: www.jordan.k12.mn.us Schools, Jordan Elementary School Principal: Melissa Barnett 952-492-4276 Secretary: Terri Oakes- 952-492-2336

Were happy to help you out!

Come Join Us! We cant wait to see you at Jordan Elementary!