Oct. 6, 2008
Students interested in participating in the Battle of the Books should pick up a permission form today after school in the library.

There will be a short meeting for all crossing guard members immediately after announcements in Rm. 208.

Oct. 3, 2008
After School Counts and After School All Star permission slips must be returned by Monday. All AFC/ASAS programs will begin on Monday.  Please check the schedule.

Picture retakes will be held on Oct. 17. Students are required to bring the first set of pictures back to school if retakes are to be taken.

Congratulations to the Jamieson girls' 5th-8th volleyball teams on their victories yesterday over Trumbull School.

Cross Country practice will begin at 3:00 today. 
Area track meet will be run during the week of October 13.

Any student interested in joining Art Club please get a permission slip from Mrs. Franco right after announcements today.


Oct. 1, 2008
Congratulations to the Girls' 5th-6th and 7th-8th gr. Volleyball teams on their winning games.

Thank you to students who are participating in the Garden clean-up and planting in preparation for our Garden dedication on Friday.

Students with parts as orphans and maids in "Annie" who wish to tryout for speaking parts should meet in Rm. 201 on Thursday, Oct. 2 after school.

Students interested in participating in the before school Music House program should return the permission slips by Friday. 


Sept. 30th, 2008
5th-8th Grade Girls volleyball team members will have a very short meeting today, immediately after school, in room 216 prior to leaving for the game.

Sept. 29, 2008
There will be a Flag Football meeting today for 5th-8th grade participants after school in the gym.

Gyn shirts will be going home today.  If you have any problem, you MUST return the gym shirt tomorrow in theoriginal  bag with your name and room label


Sept. 24, 2008
Any class not yet sized for gym shirts, will be sized today.

Today are tryouts for "Annie" at 2:45 in the music room.  Please be prompt. This is only for 7th-8th graders.


Sept. 23, 2008
Grs. 6-8 will please wait until called to come to the Bears assembly this afternoon at 1:00.

Rehearsal for the multicultural program will  take place today after school from 2:45-3:45 in Rm. 201.

All Fall coaches should have uniform orders complete and turned in to Mr. Kusch or Mr. Baughman by Wed.

There is no school on Friday, there will be an optional cross country practice Wednesday morning at 7:45

Sept. 22, 2008
Sport games will begin next week.  However, students who have not yet turned in their physicals will not be allowed to play until physicals are turned into the office.  Please do so as soon as possible.

Students are not allowed to ride bikes to school or chain them to the fences. Please check the assignment notebook for other items that should not be brought to school.

Only students in Grs. 7-8 will tryout for speaking parts in "Annie". Tryouts will take place on Thursday, Sept. 25 in Rm. 201 from 2:45-3:45.  Please bring permission slips or you will not be allowed to try out.
All 6th grade students interested will be city people in the play.

Students involved in the multicultural program will have a rehearsal on Tues., Sept. 23 after school in Rm. 201 from 2:45-3:45.  Please bring CD's, music, and permission slips.

Tomorrow is BEARS DAY at Jamieson. Player Dusty Dvoracek will be visiting Jamieson students.  Everyoe may wear Bears attire to support out local team.


Sept. 19, 2008
Any 7th-8th grade girls interested in playing basketball this year will meet on Mon., Sept. 22 at 2:50 in the gym.

Sept. 17, 2008
There will be a short meeting today in Rm. 201 after school for Drama  Club members interested in trying out for "Annie".  Please pick up permission slips at that time.

Sept. 16, 2008
A reminder to those involved in the multicultural program to meet in Rm.  210 for a short meeting this afternoon.  Also, the students who wish to be in "Annie" will pick up permission forms tomorrow after school  in Rm. 201.

There will be a brief meeting in Rm. 211 Wednesday after school.  Practice will begin on Thursday after school in the gym.

Sept. 15, 2008
There will be a meeting for all the students involved in the multicultural program on Tuesday after school for 15 minutes in Rm. 201.

Drama Club students who are interested in being in "Annie" are to pick up permission slips on Wednesday at a short meeting after school in Rm. 201.


Sept. 11, 2008
There will be 5th-8th soccer tryouts Thursday after school at Legion.

All sport forms, including rosters should be turned in to Mr. Kusch today.


Sept. 9, 2008
Cross Country practice will be held Wednesday right after school for all boys and girls--5th-8th grade.  Meet at the steps near the back door of the building.

5th-6th girls' volleyball tryouts will be held after school today in the gym.

Sept. 8, 2008
Sign up for soccer will be held today in Rm. 208 after school for the 5th-8th grade boys.

Gyn classes will be outside today due to pictures being taken.

5th-6th grade flag football practice tomorrow at 7:45 on the playground.

Sign up for Cross Country track for all 5th-8th grade boys and girls will be today after school in Rm. 208 and tomorrow morning on the playground.


Monday, September 8th will be our School Picture Day

Sept. 5, 2008
There will be a second day of volleyball tryouts for 7th and 8th grade girls on Monday at 7:45 in the gym.


Sept. 4, 2008
There will be tryouts tomorrow morning, Fri. 5, for all 7th-8th grade girls interested in volleyball.  We will meet in the gym at 7:45 AM.

Any 7th-8th grade student interested in crossing guard assignment should see Mr. Kusch in Room 208 right after announcements. 


Summer Vacation is almost over. Please make sure that you have reviewed your child's Supply List for the new school year.

Updated Supply Lists
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

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please see below school description for current announcements.


Located on Chicago's northwest side, Jamieson Elementary has been associated with excellence in education since 1937. Our faculty and staff are committed to providing our students with a broad range of educational experiences and opportunities.

The Jamieson Faculty and Administration. 


STUDENT PROGRESS REPORTS WILL BE SENT HOME TODAY,FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3.


THERE WILL BE NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS TOMORROW, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26.


JUST A REMINDER THERE IS NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 DUE TO A TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY.

CONGRATULATIONS to students and staff on your school-wide ISAT results!
reading, math, and science all increased and our school composite is now at 85%!!

All lunch applications must be in the office by wed., sept. 24.  new status assignments go into effect on monday, sept. 29.  federal audits will determine funding based on the number of applications in on october 1 so please get those forms in by wednesday.
 
Friday, Sept. 26, is a faculty professional development day.  there will be no classes for the students.


JUST A REMINDER TO ALL FAMILIES WHO HAVE NOT YET TURNED IN THEIR LUNCH APPLICATION FOR THIS SCHOOL YEAR. 
ALL LUNCH FORMS MUST BE IN BY FRIDAY OF THIS WEEK SO THE NEW FORM CAN BE PROCESSED TO GO INTO EFFECT ON MONDAY, SEPT. 29. 
REMEMBER ONLY ONE APPLICATION NEEDS TO BE FILLED OUT FOR EACH FAMILY.  PLEASE INCLUDE ALL FAMILY MEMBERS IN PART 5 EVEN IF THEY DO NOT ATTEND SCHOOL. 
WE REQUIRE ALL OF OUR STUDENTS/FAMILIES TO HAVE AN APPLICATION ON FILE EVEN IF THE FAMILY IS INELIGIBLE OR NOT INTERESTED.  IT IS BETTER TO HAVE AN APPLICATION IF THE CHILD DOES NOT WISH TO EAT THAN NOT TO HAVE AN APPLICATION AND THE CHILD WANTS TO EAT ON A PARTICULAR DAY.
WE APPRECIATE YOUR COOPERATION IN THIS MATTER.

THANK YOU TO ALL PARENTS WHO ATTENDED ONE OR BOTH OF OUR OPEN HOUSE EVENINGS. WE HAD A GREAT TURNOUT FOR BOTH NIGHTS (EVEN WITH ALL THE RAIN ON THURSDAY).  WE HOPE YOU ENJOYED MEETING YOUR CHILD'S TEACHER AND LEARNING THE EXPECTATIONS OF EACH GRADE.  PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL SCHOOL WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE.

A REMINDER:  MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 WILL BE PICTURE DAY FOR ALL OUR STUDENTS.  PLEASE BE SURE TO DRESS THE CHILDREN IN BRIGHT COLORS TO ADD TO THEIR BRIGHT SMILES!


A HUGE WELCOME TO ALL OUR STUDENTS, BOTH RETURNING AND NEW, AND THEIR FAMILIES!

we anticipate a great year filled with much growth in all areas!  we plan many activities to be enjoyed by all.  we are confident our students will make great strides in learning as parents and faculty work together to provide the best learning environment for all of our children.


ATTENTION PARENTS:
PLEASE BE SURE TO FILL OUT AND RETURN THE LUNCH APPLICATION SENT WITH YOUR CHILD.  THE NUMBER OF FREE AND REDUCED APPLICATIONS DETERMINE THE FUNDING WE WILL RECEIVE FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.
ONLY ONE APPLICATION IS TO BE FILLED OUT PER FAMILY.  PLEASE BE SURE TO COMPLETE ALL AREAS AS INCOME AND IF THE AMOUNT REFLECTS WEEKLY, BI-WEEKLY, MONTHLY, ETC.  THE FORM MUST BE SIGNED AND SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER INCLUDED IF YOU HAVE ONE.
 
IF YOU DETERMINE YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR FREE OR REDUCED LUNCH PLEASE RETURN THE FORM ANYWAY AS WE NEED TO ACCOUNT FOR ALL STUDENTS IN THE BUILDING.  EVEN IF YOUR CHILD MAY NOT EAT A SCHOOL LUNCH EVERYDAY IT IS IMPORTANT WE HAVE AN APPLICATION ON FILE IN THE EVENT THEY WISH TO EAT.

ALL FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY SEPT. 19.

NEW STATUS LEVELS WILL GO INTO EFFECT ON SEPT. 29.  UNTIL THAT DATE LAST YEAR'S STATUS WILL BE USED TO RECORD LUNCHES EATEN.
AS LAST YEAR, STUDENTS WHO ARE PAYING WILL BRING THEIR WEEKLY AMOUNT OF $9.25  ON MONDAY.  STUDENTS WHO MAY HAVE AN UNPAID BALANCE FROM LAST YEAR ARE ASKED TO CLEAR THAT AMOUNT BEFORE THE NEW STATUS GOES INTO EFFECT. 

WE APPRECIATE YOUR HELP IN THIS AREA.


New Kindergarten Students & Parents: Please Note you should receive a welcome letter at your mailing address by friday August 29th.  For the first day of school you are to come to Jamieson at 10:00 a.m. and meet in the Auditorium for a brief meeting. You will then accompany your child to their new Classroom.

Located on Chicago's northwest side, Jamieson Elementary has been associated with excellence in education since 1937. Our faculty and staff are committed to providing our students with a broad range of educational experiences and opportunities.

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