JEMS students publish Words of Wisdom service project:
Jordan-Elbridge Middle School students have completed their recent Words of Wisdom service project and are now showing off their finished publication. The final product comes just in time for Valentine's Day. Students said they wanted to show some love to the JE community as a thank you for participating.
JE community members were asked to share some wisdom with students through an online survey. After, students put to use multiple International Baccalaureate learning traits to develop the infographic you see below. Following the initial creation of the survey and collection of data, students analyzed the findings, used a majority vote policy to narrow down their top ten selections, and then classified everything into three categories. Those categories are: wisdom for yourself, wisdom ...
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Buy JE apparel and help the Class of 2024:
Are you looking for some new Jordan-Elbridge swag? Look no further than the Class of 2024 apparel webstore! You can purchase some clothing to show off your JE pride, while benefiting the class of 2024.
You can purchase items through February 27th. Everything will be available to pickup at the Events Center on March 15th.
To access the store, click here .
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JEHS students participate in National Shakespeare Competition:
Jordan-Elbridge High School students are once again participating in the National Shakespeare Competition through the English-Speaking Union following a one-year pause of the program. Bayleigh Clark, Elora Kunz, and Haylee Salmonsen all auditioned this year.
“The competition was so fierce this year that the judges were deadlocked for two days,” said English teacher Katie Eldridge.
The first round of the competition takes place within JEHS. It was unique this year, as students recorded a monologue instead of performing in front of an audience. A panel of JE teachers was tasked with watching the recordings and choosing a winner. This year, that winner was Bayleigh Clark.
“You want to embody the character, so if you’re reaching for a line, it makes sense ...
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An inside look at EE's Eagle Council:
Nine third graders file into a room off the main office in Elbridge Elementary and find seats around a big table. They are the Eagle Council, and first on the agenda is planning events for their upcoming ‘Winter Festival.’
“You get to plan it, and then you get to do it!” exclaimed a student, eager to get working on which games will be set up for students to participate in.
Members of Eagle Council are chosen by their teachers and fellow classmates to represent the school. Students are nominated for exceptionally showcasing their SOAR values every day. The job comes with a lot of responsibility.
“When they first join, I have to tell them, ‘There may be times when you have to give up your recess, Eagle Council is a commitment,’ and every ...
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Congratulations to our February Future World Changers:
Three Jordan-Elbridge Middle School students are being recognized as ‘Future World Changers’ for the month of February! Each month, teachers nominate students for reasons such as excelling in class or making significant progress and growth. The students nominated exhibit qualities of a lifelong learner, such as having determination, being compassionate, and demonstrating curiosity.
February's 'Future World Changers' were chosen by their science teachers. They are: from Year I, Mackenzie Bittel, from Year II, Lukas Green, and from Year III, Solomia Makarchuk.
Students receive a t-shirt and a certificate for their hard work. Their names are also displayed on the marquee in front of Elbridge Elementary. See photos of the students below. Congratulations ...
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Students celebrate Lunar New Year:
First grade ELL students celebrated the Lunar New Year this week, taking a virtual trip overseas to learn about Chinese culture.
“I’m from China,” exclaimed Matthew, a first-grade student eager to share his family’s traditions with classmate Jeovanni.
Celebrations of the Lunar New Year, which is for those who use the lunar calendar, take place across Asia. It can also be called Spring Festival or Chinese New Year. It is considered one of the most important festivals of the year, because it is a time for people to do away with the negativity of the previous year and welcome in the new and the good.
2022 marks the Year of the Tiger. Those belonging to that sign (anyone born in 2010, 1998, 1986, 1974, 1962, 1950 and 1938) are said to value independence and ...
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JEDIS teacher nominated for NHL's Most Valuable Teacher award:
One of our Jordan-Elbridge Dynamic Intermediate School (JEDIS) teachers has been nominated for a special recognition! Ben Allio is in the running for NHL/NHLPA’s Most Valuable Teacher award.
“This honor includes winning a prize for helping bring STEM concepts to life for students in our school community,” explained Allio. “I am honored to be one of the finalists chosen for this recognition.”
The award aims to give back to teachers and celebrate them as everyday heroes in the classroom. Throughout the month of February, students, parents and colleagues can visit this website to vote for their favorite teacher , once per-day, every day. Allio is one of twenty teachers in the running.
“I’m dedicated to teaching applications for STEM because ...
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Class of 2024 hosts Super Bowl Sunday fundraiser:
Looking for an easy meal idea for Super Bowl Sunday? You can pre-order a pulled pork dinner, and help raise money for the Class of 2024.
The meal comes with a pulled pork sandwich, coleslaw, baked beans, salt potatoes and a dessert. Only 200 meals will be served, so you must pre-order. All meals must be picked up between 12-2 p.m. on Super Bowl Sunday at the JE Community Center.
For more details, see the flyer below. You can download a copy of the flyer here .
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JEMS Marking Period II report cards explained:
Dear JEMS families,
This is a guide to reading the Marking Period II Report Card. Please read below to learn more about the information in the report.
What are the 0-8 scores?
Achievement is reported for each IB course in four core areas, called criteria. These are represented by the letters A, B, C, and D on the report. Criteria scores range from 0-8, including an “NA” for “no attempt.” The following achievement scale describes each score. Levels 5 and 6 indicate that a student is typically achieving grade level expectations. Level 8 is the highest level of performance.
Levels of achievement in a criterion
8
produces highly sophisticated work that exceeds expectations
3
produces work that ...
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Multiple JEHS students recognized in Scholastic Art Awards:
17 students from Jordan-Elbridge High School are being recognized for their artistic talent. The students received a total of 29 awards in the 2022 Scholastic Art competition. Nine students earned gold keys, the highest honor, while seven earned silver keys and 13 earned honorable mentions.
"It was very toned down last year because a lot of kids were remote, so this year we had quite a few students participate," said art teacher Theresa Bondgren.
Thousands of students from more than 400 schools enter their works in the annual program, which also includes students from 13 Central New York counties. Individual pieces and portfolios are awarded gold key (highest honor), silver key and honorable mention. Gold key award winners will be considered for national level ...
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NJHS raises more than $500 for St. Jude's Children's Hospital:
Great job to the National Junior Honor Society, as the group celebrates the success of a recent fundraiser. NJHS hosted its annual Hilarious Holiday Fundraiser last month to benefit St. Jude's Children's Hospital, and surpassed its goal of raising $500 for children and families battling cancer and other illnesses.
Thanks to the donation, the hospital was able to purchase several red wagons for their patients. These wagons are used to carry small children back to their rooms to rest after receiving chemotherapy treatments. The children are usually very tired after the chemo, but their eyes light up when they see the wagons, decked out in soft, colorful blankets, stuffed toys, and ribbons. Due to the NJHS' hard work, children and their families at St. Jude's Hospital had ...
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Student work to be published in 'Three Lakes Sampler':
Jordan-Elbridge students are being recognized in the 2022 ‘Three Lakes Sampler.’ The art and writing publication is put together by the Talented and Gifted Committee of the Cayuga Onondaga BOCES. It highlights the creative talents of students in the component districts. This year, the work will also be showcased in an exhibit at the Schweinfurth Art Center in Auburn.
“The show has not been held at the Schweinfurth since 2019 due to the pandemic,” explained art teacher Erin Sadowski. “So, we are thrilled to be hanging the exhibit again this year!”
The ‘Three Lakes Sampler’ pieces are featured within an annual exhibit called “Both Ends of the Rainbow,” which showcases more than 1,000 pieces created by area-students in grades ...
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Spring scrapbook event to benefit the class of 2022:
Mark your calendars, as the class of 2022 gets ready to host a spring scrap/crop event! It will be held on Saturday, March 12 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. You can register by following this link.
Croppers will each have a minimum of 4 feet of space. You may bring your own small tables if you wish, but please be sure that they have rubber feet to protect the gym floor.
There will be a table for items to share, so if you have scrapbooking items that are in good shape that you’d like to trade or donate, bring them along. Please note: If they are not taken by the end of the crop, you must take them home with you.
Masks will be required for everyone, regardless of vaccination status, unless you are seated.
Lunch ...
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New protocols for calling COVID-19 hotline:
There are new protocols regarding the COVID-19 hotline. Please see the details below.
If you are in need of testing or have general questions or concerns, please call the COVID-19 Hotline, at (315) 209-2307.
If you have a positive case at home, call the school nurse. The respective school nurses will issue isolation for positive cases and quarantine for exposures.
If you have children in multiple schools, call the school nurse for the child with the positive case. The nurses will communicate information to the other schools for you.
Quarantine for home exposures (non vaccinated) will be 10 days or 5 days from the last day of isolation from the positive household member.
Nurse Contact Information:
Elbridge Elementary: Ginger Smith, RN: (315) 689-8500, extension: ...
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Congratulations to our January Future World Changers:
Three Jordan-Elbridge Middle School students are being recognized as ‘Future World Changers’ for the month of January! Each month, teachers nominate students for reasons such as excelling in class or making significant progress and growth. The students nominated exhibit qualities of a lifelong learner, such as having determination, being compassionate, and demonstrating curiosity.
January's 'Future World Changers' were chosen by their language acquisition teachers. They are: from Year I, Jordan Williams, from Year II, Ethan May, and from Year III, Alexis Marion.
Students receive a t-shirt and a certificate for their hard work. Their names are also displayed on the marquee in front of Elbridge Elementary. See photos of the students below. Congratulations ...
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JEMS students ask community for words of wisdom:
Jordan-Elbridge Middle School students are launching a new service project, and they need help from the surrounding community.
The project is inspired by the legacy of Lois Lowry's novel, 'The Giver.' Year II students are collecting words of wisdom from extended community members to educate and inspire our changemakers at Jordan-Elbridge Middle School. Please contribute your best advice to our upcoming publication titled, Words of Wisdom!
Take this 2-minute survey to share your best advice with JE middle schoolers. All extended community members are invited to submit an entry by Jan. 31. You can also scan the document below to participate.
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JECSD adopts new isolation and quarantine guidelines:
Isolation Orders if you tested positive for COVID-19
Isolation period is five (5) days
Day Zero (0) is the first day of symptoms or the day of your test
If asymptomatic after day five (5), or if symptoms are resolving, isolation ends
Resolving symptoms means: No fever for 72 hours, no runny nose, and no persistent cough
Individual should mask (returning students will be provided a KN95 mask or surgical mask from the school district for the remaining 5 days) around others for an additional five (5) days
Symptomatic or immunocompromised individuals must isolate for the full ten (10) days
Individuals unable to tolerate a mask must isolate for a full ten (10) days
Quarantine Orders after a close exposure to COVID-19
Depends on your vaccination status:
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JE students chosen as Citizen All-Star athletes:
We would like to send a huge congratulations to Keegan Delap, Avante Brown and Caleb Rouse for being selected as Citizen All-Stars for their respective sports! Keegan is being recognized for his soccer skills, while Avante and Caleb are being recognized for their football stats.
Another shout out goes to Vassianna Klock, who was chosen as one of Citizen's Athletes of the Year for her incredible cross country season. To read the full article highlighting her success, follow this link .
Congratulations to all of our Jordan-Elbridge athletes on their incredible accomplishments!
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At-home test kits available for all students, other testing options remain:
The Jordan-Elbridge Central School District has received a shipment of at-home, rapid COVID-19 testing kits to distribute to families. The district will provide families with enough tests for each school-aged child in the household. If you have not already received your testing kits, they can be picked up during our Sunday testing clinic at the high school, or you can call the building secretary at your student’s respective school to give permission for a test to be sent home with your student.
Please understand that these kits do not need to be used right away and shouldn’t be used unless a student has had an exposure or is symptomatic. New York State has made no guarantees that they will be sending more tests. If the district is informed otherwise, we will share that with ...
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Poland pen pals send JECSD a Christmas message:
For months now, English Language Learner students across multiple grade levels at Jordan-Elbridge have been sending letters back and forth with students in Poland. You may remember in November, we showed you a Thanksgiving traditions video JE students put together to send to their Poland pals. Now, students in Poland have returned the favor by singing Christmas carols, and sending a holiday message back to us here in the United States. You can find both videos below, or the Christmas carol video here and the Christmas wishes video here .
The pen pal project in Danuta Goldmann's classes is called “Words on Wings Across the Ocean.” All students who are participating, in both countries, are learning English as a second language. JEDIS students in 4 th and 5 th grade, ...
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