Sunday, May 4, 2014

ONE DAY WITHOUT SHOES - May 8th


Dear JES family and friends,

 We are almost there! Summer is right around the corner so don’t give up now! This month is the perfect time to learn the value of ENDURANCE  as our students patiently wait and work toward sunscreen and sandy beaches. So we will stick to the school year to the very end. ENDURANCE - sticking with what you started even when it's tough.
 
ONE DAY WITHOUT SHOES

How perfect that our character trait for May is ENDURANCE!  With ONE DAY WITHOUT SHOES, we are giving children hope to endure so they will have a future. 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 hope that someone cares about them. On May 8th, we will be going shoeless (wearing our 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 May 8th. For more information visit the Shoes for Orphan Souls website at

     http://www.shoesfororphansouls.org/

As important as it is for underprivileged children to receive shoes, it is equally important for our children to have an opportunity to think about the many blessings they have and to share from their hearts.
 
Fourth Grade Orientation - May 6th
 
Orientation for our fourth graders going to Durham Intermediate next fall is on May 6th. All fourth graders will travel to DIS by bus for an informational talk by the DIS administrators and a tour of the campus. A Parent Orientation is at 6:00PM in the Durham Intermediate Cafeteria. 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!

There is also an opportunity to chat with DIS Administrators on May 7th at 1PM for a Coffee Talk. On May 16th incoming 5th graders are invited to FUN NIGHT from 6-8Pm in the DIS Cafeteria.

As always, if I can assist you in any way, please call.
 
Kindest regards,

Ziba Johnston
JES Counselor