ONE DAY WITHOUT SHOES - April 17th

Dear JES family and friends,

HOPE - One Day Without Shoes

How perfect that our character trait for April is HOPE! With ONE Day Without Shoes, we are giving children hope. One pair of shoes for a child can gain them entry to school, keep them healthy, protect them from injury, and most of all give them the knowledge that someone cares about them.

On April 17^th, we will be going shoeless (wearing clean socks!)at school to bring attention to the needs of children around the world who miss opportunities in life because they do not have shoes. Send in a NEW pair of shoes to donate to Shoes for Orphan Souls on April 17th. For more information visit the Shoes for Orphan Souls website at :

                                    

https://www.buckner.org/shoes/blog

Writing STARR testing for fourth grade is coming up on Tuesday, April 9^th. Third and fourth grades will be testing on May 13^th and 14^th.  Our students are well prepared. The most important thing that parents can do is make sure your child is rested, well fed, and in attendance on time for testing days. Thank you for your help.

Fourth Grade Orientation at DIS

Student Orientation for our fourth graders going to Durham Intermediate next fall is on May 21st. All fourth graders will travel to DIS by bus for an informational talk by the DIS administrators and a tour of the campus. Transition to fifth grade can be a challenge. Attending the orientation meetings can ease some of the anxiety by answering many of your questions about procedures, the schedules and the “always challenging” lockers!
Check out the orientation opportunities :

As always, if I can assist you in any way, please call at 817 949 4500.
Kindest regards,
Ziba Johnston
Elizabeth.johnston@southlakecarroll.edu