Jerry Ross Elementary School 11319 Randolph Street Crown Point, IN

Phone: 663-3010 Fax: 662-3529

www.cps.k12.in.us/ross

UPCOMING EVENTS

CHALLENGER FIELDTRIP

Aiello/Gullett—Mon. April 14th

4TH GRADE RECORDER CONCERT

Monday, April 14th (See note inside)

CHALLENGER FIELDTRIP

Perkovich/Thomas—Tues. April 15th

CHALLENGER FIELDTRIP

Bourrell/Spencer—Wed. April 16th

GOOD FRIDAY-NO SCHOOL

Friday, April 18th

BUCKLEY FIELDTRIP

Bane,Trapp, Sekuloski-Wed. Apr.16

BUCKLEY FIELDTRIP

Miller, Smith, Sherman-Mon. Apr.21

DARE GRADUATION

Thursday, April 24th @1:15pm

STUDENT OF THE MONTH BREAKFAST

Friday, April 25th @ 8:05am

Attendance Rate

Week of 4/11

96%

Please limit voluntary

absences

Standard 5: The school implements a comprehensive assessment system that generates a range of data about student learning and school effectiveness and

uses the results to guide continuous improvement.

A Message from Mrs. Stolarz 4-11-14

“Learn” or Get Left Behind

The world has changed exponentially since I start-ed my teacher preparation in 1991. I didn’t know how to email, had never accessed the internet, and had never lived in a home with a computer. I pur-chased my first home computer when my oldest son was an infant. My children have never lived in a “low tech” world and neither have yours. This poses a real challenge to me since most 8 year olds know more about technology than I do! I am cur-

rently taking a course on how to use “Google Docs” and often feel un-skilled and inept. However, I recognize that I need to be proactive and continually learn in my profession to be at my best. This is true of most professions today. Gone are the days when a person has one job during his or her lifetime. Most of the jobs our children will have are yet to be created and the average person today will have between 15 and 20 dif-ferent jobs during a lifetime!

How does this translate to the work we do at Jerry Ross? We must teach our students how to be lifelong learners. Their learning will not stop after high school, college, grad school, or their first job. We live in an information age and the people who are self-motivated learners are the ones who will have the most success. Our school corporation is pre-paring for this shift with implementation of CP 2.0: “Anywhere, Any-time” learning with each child having their own electronic device. This will be coming soon to our students. However, technology is just a tool to facilitate learning and is only as good as the knowledge and experi-ence of the end user. We, as educators, must continue our professional training if we are to equip our children to compete in a global society.

We want students to experience success and celebrate their learning accomplishments because this motivates them to achieve at higher levels. That is why we are teaching them to continually set goals for themselves and to track their progress. There is no end to our chil-dren’s education, just like there is no end to my educa-

tion as a principal. I must always be a “learner” to keep my skills cur-rent. The day I stop learning and growing is the day our school needs a new principal! Enjoy the warm weather this weekend, Mrs. Stolarz

LIFE SKILL OF THE MONTH

Responsibility

You are responsible for your own actions.

Monday, April 14

Chicken Tenders

Yogurt Meal

Taco Chef Salad

FROM THE CAFETERIA—LUNCH MENU

Tues., April 15

French Toast/Sausage

Yogurt Meal

Taco Chef Salad

Wed., April 16

Pizza

Yogurt Meal

Taco Chef Salad

Thurs., April 17

Chicken & Gravy

Yogurt Meal

Taco Chef Salad

Friday, April 18

No School

Good Friday

JERRY ROSS CLUBS CALENDAR

Monday, April 14th

Newspaper Club 8:10-8:45am

NEHS Basket-Making 3:30-4:45pm

Tuesday, April 15th

Girls on the Run 3:30-4:45pm

Wednesday. April 16th

All-City Choir 3:15-5:00pm (@CPHS)

Thursday, April 17th

Sky Rockets 3:30-4:15pm

Girls on the Run 3:30-4:45

Friday, April 18th

Good Friday—No School

Congratulations to our students who participated in the Jerry Ross/Eisenhower Science Fair on March 22nd. Hailey Swinford, Brianna Thompson, Matthew Castellanos, Joshua Henne-berg, Samuel Plumer, Marko Prentoski, Brooke Ferkull, Natalie Tul, Allyson Harris, Allison Govert, Allison Gardin, Reilly MacDonald, Gage Anderson, Sean Clayton, Kiersten Kennedy, Abby Stolte, Avery Olenik, Anabella Olenik, Miijana Vraniskoski, Grace Turpin, Kaelin Thom-as, Alexia Conder, Lanadrea Miller, Allison Brat-ton, Sasha Stevanovic, Katrina Stevanovic, Alyna Santiago, Kaylee Brakebill, Jessica Wrasman, Ashley Keneson, Katy Pavich, Morgan Kositzky, Aedin Obringer, Adam Hoekstra, Aidan Carter, Caitlyn Fraley, Bo Turpin, Kyle Erdelac, Ahmed Malik, Eva Pycraft, Kadyn Smith, Kerry Garrett, Leo Velez, Jacqueline Bozinovski and Payton Donahue. You are all super scientists!

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE CAFETERIA?

Come join the cafeteria manager after school on Wednesday, April 20th, from 3:30-4:30 for a free healthy snack creation class. We will construct a healthy personal pizza and try our creativity with parfaits. If you wish to attend, please contact Mrs. Maxwell, Cafeteria Man-ager by Wed., April 16th.

NEW STARTING/ENDING TIMES

April 7th– June 10th

M-T-TH-F: 8:50am First Bell 8:40am

Wednesdays: 9:10am First Bell 9:00am

School Ends: 3:32pm

NEWS FPOM THE NURSE for 5th GRADE PARENTS:

Yellow physical cards and immunization letters were sent home today with students. If you did not

receive one, please check with your child. Physicals are required for all incoming 6th grade students.

There are also two new vaccinations required for 6th grade. All information must be turned into the middle

school nurse at the beginning of the 2014-15 school year. Please refer to the letter for more information.

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Arena at 663-3010.

Jerry Ross Art Gallery

A Music Note from Mrs. Myers

All after school music class programs are required and are for a grade. Please mark your calendars now for our two remaining programs. Students should arrive 20 minutes before their program time and line up in the Arena. Programs will be held in the

Gymnasium.

4th Grade 3rd Grade: Thursday, May 15th 6:00 PM

Monday, April 14th

5:30 PM – Miller, Smith, Trapp

6:30 PM – Bane, Sekuloski, Sherman 5th Grade had their program in December.

Attention Scientists: Camp Invention is returning to Lake Street Elementary School!

Grab your 3D laboratory glasses, embark on a bionic adventure, and unlock clues, which hold the key to acquiring superhuman senses.

Get revved up as you utilize nature’s blueprints to design your own, personalized, motor-powered vehicle that zooms on land and is prototyped to morph for underwater and sky-based navigation.

Invent without limits as you design your own experience in this open studio. Tinker with circuits, and create pro-totypes utilizing features of nature.

Take apart electronics and upcycle mechanical guts to build an epic, insect-themed pinball machine!

All current K-5 students interested in: Camp Invention MORPHED program will be running June 16th-

20th . Visit www.campinvention.org to sign up today!

For additional information, please contact Kelly Anthony at kanthony@cps.k12.in.us

Afterschool Stage Stars starting soon!

Flyers were sent home this week for the Stage Stars program that will be held at Jerry Ross. New and returning stu-

dents will participate in new skits and play theatre games. Each child will receive a participation award and there will be

a Cast Party with pizza on the last day of the session. Classes run April 22nd-May 27th at Jerry Ross. If you are inter-

ested, registration and payment should be mailed directly to Afterschool Enrichment Solutions by Tuesday, April 15th.

There are extra forms available in the office or visit info@LearningMeansFun.com or phone 847-482-9999.

Chess Club Signups Open to 3rd-5th Graders

Chess Club is coming to Jerry Ross once again! Forms were distributed to students and we

have extras in the office. Classes start April 24th and end March 29th. Students meet every

Thursday at Jerry Ross from 3:35-4:35pm. There will be a chess competition with prizes and

a pizza party at the end of the session. Each child will receive a participation medal and a chess keychain.

Forms/Fee must be mailed directly to Chess Scholars by Thurs., April 17th (new postmark date)

Cost is $62. Contact Chess Scholars at 847-482-9999 OR info@ChessScholars.com

Crown Point Junior Bulldog Cheerleading Registration Cheerleading registration is here! The CP JR Bulldog Cheerleading organization has opened registration to all girls en-

tering 1st through 8th grades in the 2014-2015 school year. Registration will be held at Lake Street Elementary school

where numbers will be passed out on at 9am Saturday on a first come, first serve basis and registration will begin at

10am. The annual fee of $60 plus any uniform cost must be paid at time of registration. Please bring your cheerleader

with you to registration with a leotard or bathing suit under her clothing as there will be no privacy at the uniform try-

on station. Coaching positions are also available if you have a daughter in the organization.

Questions may be directed to Susan Carr (219)678-4943 or Tammy Hand-Stepanovic (708) 653-2064

OR visit the website at www.crownpointjrbcheer.org

A Hole Lot of Fun! Crown Point Community Library’s 2nd Annual Mini Golf Event!

The Library will be transformed into an 18-hole miniature golf course for the day.

When: Saturday, April 12th from 10:00am-3:pm Cost: $5.00 per person or $20 for a group of five

There will be a Family Fun Zone to enjoy after golfing. This will include Raffles, free refreshments, fun activi-

ties, games and more.

Additional parking is available at Wheeler Middle School—Molley the Trolley will provide free transportation

to the event during the library.

Bowl and Visit with the Easter Bunny!

Where: The Super Bowl When: Friday, April 18th Times: 10:15am; Noon; 1:45pm; or 3:30pm

Reserve one of the above times for 1 hour unlimited bowling, which includes shoe rental, visit with the

Easter Bunny and an Easter gift. Cost is $10.50 per child OR

$7.00/child to just visit with the Easter Bunny and get a gift.

If parents want to bowl the cost will be $8.50 for 1 hour unlimited bowling and shoe rental.

Contact: (219) 661-9015 or Www.thesuperbowlinc.com

10 and Under Tennis

Sports Club II (also known as Soccerville and the old Southlake Tennis Club) is offering 10 and Under Tennis

April 6-June 1st (no meeting on April 20th); Sundays, 1:00pm –2pm Ages: 5-10

Eight meetings- $85.00

This class uses the 36 foot court, red felt balls with 75% less compression, and short

racquets

First four meetings are devoted to basic stroke instruction, and the last four meetings

will be devoted to fun team competition. Short racquets will be provided. Parent vol-

unteers are welcome to assist.

To register: contact Andrean High School tennis coach: Donn Gobbie at 219-629-3821

MARKET DAY ORDERS

Market Day flyers were sent out earlier this week. If you would like to order from Market Day,

you can use the order form or go online to marketday.com. The Winfield/Jerry Ross account

number is 4785. Phone/Internet orders are due by 11pm CST, Friday April 11th. Pickup will be Tues. Mar.

15, 4:30-5:30 at Winfield Elementary