“Success through Working with Integrity and Motivation!”
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From the Principal’s Desk Dear Jennie Dean Families,
As we enter the month of November, I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued partnership and support throughout the first quarter of our school year. It has been a joy to see our students’ enthusiasm for learning, the progress they are making in their classrooms, and the sense of community that continues to grow across our school.
This month offers many opportunities for reflection and gratitude. I am thankful for our dedicated staff who work tirelessly each day to provide engaging, high-quality instruction and for our families who reinforce the importance of education at home. Together, we are helping our students develop the skills, confidence, and character they need to be successful both in and out of school.
As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday later this month, I hope you and your loved ones find time to rest, reflect, and enjoy the company of family and friends. It is a privilege to partner with you in support of our students’ growth and success, and I am truly grateful for all you do to make Jennie Dean such a special place to learn and work. Sincerely,
Ed Stephenson, PhD
Principal |
Message from the Assistant Principal:
As we move through this exciting Autumn season at Jennie Dean Elementary, I want to thank our incredible students and staff for their hard work and dedication. Our students continue to show tremendous growth in their academic skills and an inspiring commitment to learning with positivity and perseverance every day. I am deeply thankful for the opportunity to serve and grow alongside such a talented, caring, and motivated school community. Together, we are building something truly special at Jennie Dean—where every child is supported, challenged, and celebrated for their success.
With Gratitude,
Ms. Mullen Announcement: Please join us on November 10th for the Title 1 Parent Meeting at 5:30. We will learn more about how our school uses Title 1 funding and how we partner with families to ensure student success. |
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Upcoming Events November
4 School Closed - Professional Day 10 Title 1 Parent Meeting 5:30 10 PTO Meeting 6:00 11 School Division Closed 20 PEP Parents Meeting 5:30 26 School Division Closed 27 School Division Closed 28 School Division Closed
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| News From PTO
Our PTO is off to a spook-tacular start! 🎃 Our first family event, Boo Bash, was a huge success with 101 student pre-orders totaling 264 tickets - and that's not counting door sales! A huge thank you to our amazing families for showing up and making it a memorable night!
Mark your calendars for our next event: Cookies, Cocoa, and Coloring in December. Keep an eye out for fliers with details on how to RSVP. This is a FREE event, and we can't wait to see you there! 🎄 We're grateful to have an incredible Board of 11 dedicated members who are passionate about supporting our Dolphins. Stay tuned for volunteer opportunities through our Sign Up Genius - we appreciate your involvement! 🙌" Letter from our Librarian Spelling Bee word lists were given to students in grades 2-4 in the middle of October. They will have their Class Bees during their library time Nov 17 – Nov 21. Please encourage your student/s to practice. |
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Family Liaison’s Letter
Your Family Liaison: A Bridge to Resources and Support |
If you haven’t already done so, please contact me, your Family Liaison, to help create your Parent Portal account. Through the Parent Portal App, you can easily track your child’s attendance, monitor academic progress, and access report cards. I am also here to connect you with community resources that can support you and your child’s academic success. Please don’t hesitate to reach out; I’m happy to help!
I am here Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. to support you. Please feel free to call me directly at 571-377-6313. To set up an appointment, please call 571-377-6313 or simply scan the QR code below. We look forward to working with you! |
| Encore Update Throwing and Catching Unit Key Terms:
Overhand Throw
Ball by my ear
Step with opposite foot
Follow through and point to target
End with palm down
Underhand Throw:
Ball by my side then swing back
Step with opposite foot
Swing forward
Follow through and point to target
End with palm up
Catch: Show you are ready by putting up a
triangle
Use big or little alligator hands to
“chomp” the ball
Pull the ball in close
Social Emotional Learning: Gratitude
Think of the things you have to be thankful for
Spend time focusing on those things
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Hello Kindergarten! For the month of November in Language Arts we will be working on writing and learning the sounds of the letters: I, F, and P. We will also be learning the high frequency words: can, she, a, is.
In Math please continue to work on writing and building numbers 1-10. In Science we will be learning how to describe objects! Please review our letters and numbers as well as practice writing and counting daily at home! Thank you! -Ms. Jasmine and Ms. Winstead, Ms. Shakes and Ms. Molestina, Ms. Brown and Mr. D, & Ms. Holden and Ms. Galvez.
Pre-Kindergarten 🎶 Music Study for PreK3 and Prek4 🎶
We are beginning our Music Study! Children will explore rhythm, movement, instruments, and sounds while building early math, literacy, language, and social skills through music and play. Brushes Study for 2-year-olds
We will use brushes as a foundation for developing language and literacy skills, fine motor skills, and social skills as we explore how people use them. We will also foster a growing sense of independence by practicing self-care skills at home and in the classroom. 🍂 Fall Reminder:
As the weather gets cooler, please encourage your child to practice putting on their coat or long sleeves independently. Learning how to do this on their own builds confidence and fine motor skills. |
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Math For this month, we will be focusing on subtraction within 20,
plane figures, and sorting objects by their attributes
Science and Social Studies Science: We will focus on matter this month Social Studies: We will focus on geography and maps
Benchmark/ ELA In reading, we will be doing Unit 3: Being a Good Community Member
Students will learn about r-blends, s-blends and the final consonant. They will also learn about noun-verb agreement and types of pronouns.
Students will continue to practice writing.
Reminders Please remember to have your child read every night for 20 minutes and to practice writing at least a sentence about what he/she has done at school.
Support your child in completing other tasks. Our field trip scheduled for this month has been postponed until the spring. |
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We are discussing government and important people as we begin Unit 3 in Language Arts. We are focusing on our long vowels in our phonics units. In Math, we are working on symmetry, fractions and adding using a variety of strategies. In Science, we wrapped up our unit on force, motion and energy and are excited to be working on geography in Social Studies. We are focusing on continents, oceans, hemispheres, equator and physical features of North America.
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| Math The students will be focusing on:
Division by 2's, 4's, 5's, and 10’s
Representing fractions
Length and data cycle Science and Social Studies In Science, we will be learning about soil
In Social Studies, we will be learning about Economics Benchmark/ English Language Arts
In Language Arts, we will be completing Unit 3: Government for the People with a focus on summarizing, main idea and text evidence. We will also be writing an informational/explanatory essay. Reminders
Please remember to have your child read every night for 30 minutes and record their time on their reading logs. Also, each Monday a math worksheet is sent home for weekly homework. This is due on Friday. |
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4th Grade Memos
Please check your child’s daily folder for important notices!
If you would like a conference (phone, face-to-face, or on-line) please contact your child’s teacher to schedule one.
Contact Information: 3 Methods
Please make sure you set up your ROOMs/Thrillshare account and reach out on ROOMS, or
Email your child’s teacher or send a note in green Daily Communications Folder. At Home Skill Building Practice-
Reading- Please make sure your child is reading for at least 15 minutes each night. It can be a book of choice or a library book.
Math- Study your "Multiples Chart” for a few minutes each night. Charts are in the back of the green daily folder.
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| Current Topics of Study
Math- Subtraction: estimate, solve, and justify using the standard algorithm
Virginia Studies- Jamestown settlement
Reading/Language Arts – Spelling patterns, word recognition, reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills
Science- Ecosystem dynamics |
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Counselor’s Corner Dear Parents, As we look ahead to the months of November and December, we are filled with excitement for the opportunities these seasons bring for growth, connection, and community. In November, our focus will be on gratitude as we embrace thankfulness throughout our school and find meaningful ways to appreciate one another. In December, we will turn our attention to celebration, honoring diversity, kindness, and the spirit of the season together.
We are grateful for your continued support as we work to make these upcoming months meaningful for our students and one another. Here are some of the initiatives and activities planned: Loving Memories Small Groups (for students experiencing grief)
Harmony Heroes Training (peer mediation training for selected 4th grade students)
Thanksgiving Support Initiatives for JDES families
Thank you for all that you do to support our school community. We look forward to a season filled with gratitude, joy, and connection. Warm regards, Dr. Tracey Scott Krystal Gordon School Counselors |
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