JSE: We need volunteers to make the splash day a sucess. Each volunteer slot is for one hour. You and another volunteer will be in charge of running a station of 8-10 kids for an hour time slot. Please arrive a few mintutes early and check in under the awning by the track. You do not need to go to the office. You can go to the track by walking to the left of the front of the building. Once you are checked in, you will be directed to your station, then instructions will be given. No siblings due to liability. Thank you for volunteering.

Please follow the link below to sign up. Thank you for making our splash day awesome for the kids!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0c4da9a62fa7fd0-stallion#/

JSE: Don't forget that tonight is our JSE Fishing Derby at Carl Stuart Middle School Pond from 5-7. There will be lots of fun and prizes, so don't miss out on this fun family event!

JSE: Tomorrow from 3:30-6:00 is Jim Stone Night at Ace Hardware. Come in and make a free Mother's Day gift and shop! Jim Stone will receive a portion of the proceeds!

Also, tomorrow is also Hungry Howie's JSE Spirit Night. Swing by on your way home from Ace Hardware for pizza! A portion of the proceeds goes to Jim Stone.

JSE: Tomorrow from 3:30-6:00 is Jim Stone Night at Ace Hardware. Come in and make a free Mother's Day gift and shop! Jim Stone will receive a portion of the proceeds!

Also, tomorrow is also Hungry Howie's JSE Spirit Night. Swing by on your way home from Ace Hardware for pizza! A portion of the proceeds goes to Jim Stone.

Guardians, if you have changed your email address since the beginning of the school year, please complete the google form below. This ensures we have an up to date email address for summer communication. Your student's SNAPCODE for Returning Registration, as well as other important communications throughout the summer, will be sent to the email address on file. https://forms.gle/oTUhvZdNm6DwKkC6A

JSE: On Tuesday and Wednesday, Usborne Books will be here and all of their books are only $5 each with no tax! Come and stock up for summer reading.

JSE: Here are the directions to register for kindergarten.
Be sure you go to Student Services / Registration first to register your new kindergartener online.

https://www.conwayschools.org/registration?msclkid=45c9ca92c73211ecbe4747051317f1dc


Make sure to have the following documents ready as you will need to scan them during the registration process.

Once completing the online registration, follow the Sign Up Genius link below to make an appointment to complete the registration process at Jim Stone Elementary.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b094dafab28a75-kindergarten1#/

If you have difficulty scanning the documents or are unable to scan them, just bring them with you to your appointment.

Bring the documents you scanned when registering with you to your appointment. We will need the hard copies in case a document did not load properly.

DOCUMENTS NEEDED:

2 Proofs of Address

Birth Certificate

Social Security Card

Immunization record

AR Kids/Medicaid Card/Number (if applicable)

Physical (after age 4)

JSE: Tonight's Parent and Family Literacy Night has been cancelled due to the threat of severe weather. Ignore this morning's facebook post!

JSE: Our Literacy Parent and Family Night will be on Tuesday, April 4 from 5pm until 6pm. Come and learn how to help your student improve literacy skills. We will have people from UCA as well as our own teachers showing ways to help your child. You will also be able to make and take home activities. We will be serving cookies for a snack. We hope to see you there!

JSE: This week only, we are having our BEFORE the Book Fair Sucker Pull. This will be the only week for the sucker pull, so don't miss out! Book fair is the week after Spring Break. Each sucker pull is 50 cents and every pull is a winner. There is no limit to the amount you can buy per day. Help us raise money for the book fair and to help schools that need books. Be on the lookout for information about the book fair we will have the week after Spring Break.

Sucker Pull starts Monday, March 13 and runs until Friday, March 17.

JSE: Our fundraiser has been extended until March 27 so that you can sell over Spring Break. The class that sells the most gets a popcorn and candy party along with an extra recess.
Thanks so much!

JSE: Our fundraiser is still going strong! The baskets that are being raffled are really cool, so don't miss your chance to win!

Next week, we are going to have our BEFORE the Book Fair Sucker Pull. Book fair is the week after Spring Break. Each sucker pull is 50 cents and every pull is a winner. There is no limit to the amount you can buy per day. Help us raise money for the book fair and to help schools that need books. Be on the lookout for information about the book fair we will have the week after Spring Break.

Sucker Pull starts Monday, March 13 and runs until Friday, March 17.

JSE: Fundraiser Update - ALL money turned in for the raffle tickets need to be cash or check. If you send a check please make it out to “Jim Stone PTO”. It might be easier to collect funds by having people venmo or cash app you then you can write a check or turn in cash.

Feel free to make copies of the raffle ticket sheet attached below if you need them before your child turns in their ticket sheet. When your child turns in their raffle ticket sheet, you will receive another sheet if you indicate you want one. You will find a box in the lower right hand corner of the ticket sheet explaining this.

Thank you for supporting Jim Stone. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to Kela Jackson, Fundraising Chair, @ Nykela.Jackson@gmail.com
Or Emily McCarron, PTO President @ emilym@conwaycorp.net

JSE: Join us for the Conway Public Schools Career Fair on Saturday, March 4 from 9am until noon at Buzz Bolding Arena. Conway Public Schools is a great place to be!

JSE: Don't forget about Hungry Howie's Jim Stone Elementary Night tonight from
4-8pm. A portion of tonight's proceeds will go to our school.

JSE: Join us for the Conway Public Schools Career Fair on Saturday, March 4 from 9am until noon at Buzz Bolding Arena. Conway Public Schools is a great place to be!

JSE: Read Across America Week

Don’t forget to wear a crazy hat tomorrow! See the attached photo for the rest of the week’s spirit days.

JSE: Next week is Read Across America Week and we have some fun spirit days planned.

Monday, February 27: Cat in the Hat:
Wear Your Favorite Hat

Tuesday, February 28: Green Eggs and Ham:
Wear Something Green

Wednesday, March 1: Wacky Wednesday:
Wear Mismatched Clothes

Thursday, March 2: Fox in Socks:
Wear Crazy Socks

Friday, March 3: One Fish, Two fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish:
Wear Red or Blue

JSE: Don't forget that tonight is our Make a Wish fundraiser at Tacos 4 Life from 5pm-9pm. Mention the fundraiser when ordering and 20% will be donated to our Make a Wish fundraiser. Help pass the word!

Also, remember that tomorrow is Spirit Day: Wear red, white, and blue or USA clothes. Mrs. Hasty's class is the current Spirit Day winner, so remember to dress up so your class can take over!

JSE: Don't forget that Thursday, February 16 is the spring musical. 1st and 2nd graders need to arrive at James H. Auditorium at 6:00 p.m. The address is 2300 Prince Street, Conway, AR.

JSE: Don't forget that Thursday, February 16 is the spring musical. 1st and 2nd graders need to arrive at James H. Auditorium at 6:00 p.m. The address is 2300 Prince Street, Conway, AR.

JSE: When: Now-February 14th

Where: Jim Stone Elementary Classrooms

Who: Anyone who would like to buy a candy gram may! Parents and Grandparents may send money for their kids/grandkids. Siblings may buy for each other. Donations are also accepted and appreciated! Many parents work for businesses who might like to match or donate as well!

Why: To create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses! 100% of the money raised will go to Make-A-Wish where it will help a local child. There are currently zero primary partners in Conway for Make-A-Wish.

How much: Candy Grams are 50 cents each.

Other ways to help: We are also taking donations for the Tootsie Pops if you would rather donate a box of those! They are about $13 for a box of 100 at Sams.

Also, on Thursday, February 23 from 5pm-9pm, mention the Jim Stone fundraiser and 20% will be donated back to our Make a Wish Fundraiser.