Bedford Public Schools

WELCOME TO JACKMAN ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL! 

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WELCOME BACK PRESENTATION

Meet our 2022-2023 JRE Staff and more in the Welcome Back Presentation!

HOMECOMING SPIRIT WEEK

SEPTEMBER 26-30
Monday: PJ Day
Tuesday: Hat Day
Wednesday: Crazy Hair Day
Thursday: Super Hero Day (no masks)
Friday: Bedford Pride! Wear Bedford Gear or Red and Gray

SCHOOL PICTURES

Picture Day: September 29, 2022
Order online at Lifetouch.com and use Picture Day ID: EVTMMJSRH
Picture Retake Day: November 8, 2022

JRE Annual Fun Run

Friday, October 7, 2022   (Rain Date Friday, October 14, 2022)

We are very excited to be doing our Fun Run again this year! Staff and students are encouraged to dress in their favorite peace, love and groovy kindness 1970’s attire. The purpose of the Fun Run is to raise funds for JRE, build school spirit and increase school pride during a fun whole-school event that promotes fitness. 100% of the money raised will stay at Jackman Road Elementary.

Please note that this is our only fundraiser this year. All pledges are due the day of the Fun Run, October 7th. ALL students will participate in the Fun Run whether they have donated or not.

Parents and family members are encouraged to come and walk with their child. Please note that siblings in other grade levels will not be able to walk with another grade level as learning is occurring when students are not walking.

        Y5/K: 11:15-11:45
        1st Grade: 10:00-10:30
        2nd Grade: 9:15-9:45
        3rd Grade: 1:15-1:45
        4th Grade: 12:15-12:45
        5th Grade: 1:45-2:15

Parents/guests need to park in the North parking lot only and then sign in at the table located near the shed on the parking lot. You will not be able to come into the building to get your child; your child’s teacher will bring them out to the track when it is their time. Also, please do not bring any pets due to allergies and distractions to our students.

Prizes will be awarded as follows based on the amount of pledges on the day of the Fun Run:

• Highest Homeroom: Extra recess and possession of the classroom trophy which travels year to year.
• Highest Grade Level: Movie afternoon in their classrooms.
• Highest Individual in Each Grade: Lunch with Mrs. Farnan in her office.

(Please note each child’s money stands alone, you cannot combine with other family members to get the highest amount.)

If you have questions, you can email or call Kim Ortiz at 734-850-6603.

PTO NEWS

JRE PTO Welcome Letter Link

Meeting Schedule

We are excited to start a new school year and we'd love to have you join us!

September 13: 6 pm
October 11: 3:45 pm
November 8: 6 pm
December 13: 3:45 pm
January 10: 6 pm
February 7: 3:45 pm
March 7: 6 pm
April 11: 3:45 pm
May 9: 6 pm

PTO EVENT INTEREST FORM

Many of the PTO events will be back for the 2022/2023 school year. We will need people to chair, co-chair, and volunteer many of the events. Without you these events can't go on. We're also looking for new ideas to make our PTO even better. Please let us know what you would be interested in helping with by filling out this PTO EVENT INTEREST FORM.

ONLINE SPIRIT SHOP

The JRE Online Spirit Shop is from August 31st until September 14th.
Please allow 2-3 weeks after the shop closes to receive your order at school.

HOLIDAY CRAFT BAZAAR

Saturday, December 3rd from 9 AM - 3 PM

Now Accepting Booth Reservations
Registration fee is $40 per 8’ x 6’ space. Tables (8’) are not included but can be rented for $15 each. 
Set-Up will take place from 5:30pm-8:00pm on Friday, December 2nd, 2022 and 7-8:30 am on Saturday, December 3rd, 2022.
Holiday Crafter and Vendor Letter and Booth Reservation Form
If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

THE PTO EXECUTIVE BOARD FOR 2022-2023!

President: Jen Pullen
1st VP: Alicia Wachoiwak
2nd VP: Sherry Farnan
3rd VP: Melissa Eley
Secretary: Katie Henderson
Treasurer: Randi Johnson
Past President: Megan Dusseau
Membership: Angie Iott
Teacher Liaisons: Melissa Kurek, Christina Parsons

2022 FALL BROCHURE IS NOW OUT!

SEARCH PROGRAMS & REGISTER ONLINE AT:
HTTPS://BEDFORD.CE.ELEYO.COM.

Don't see a class that you would be interested in? Email us your interests - [email protected] or call our office 734-850-6036.

Adult enrichment classes are also offered. Check out the adult fitness classes: cardio & tone, karate, line dancing, tai chi, yoga and zumba as well as art classes and more. Ed2Go offers a full array of online Career Training programs in multiple fields. Go to www.ed2go.com/bedfordae for a complete list.

Follow Community Ed on Facebook for updates on their new programs and activities: facebook.com/bedfordcommunityeducation

GENERAL INFORMATION 

Please review the Arrival/Dismissal Traffic Flow Map to help things flow smoothly from Day 1!

REQUEST A LOOP TAG FOR STUDENT PICK-UPS AFTER SCHOOL
If you will be using the loop you will need to fill out a form to get a loop number and car tag from the office. Please email [email protected] and she will send the the link to fill out for a loop tag. 

LATCHKEY IS AVAILABLE
Latchkey is available before and after school. You can learn more on the Latchkey website or by calling 734-850-6004 to speak with Latchkey Director, Amber Brushaber.

MEDICATION AUTHORIZATION FORM
Parents can drop off any medication that will be given at school in the health room. A Medication Authorization Form, signed by a physician, must accompany the medication. This includes many common over-the-counter medications, such as cough drops.

UNIVERSAL SCHOOL MEALS HAVE BEEN DISCONTINUED; FREE & REDUCED SCHOOL MEALS APPLICATION AVAILABLE
We encourage families in need to fill out a Free and Reduced School Meals Application. Other programs that may benefit families may also require this form to be completed in order to be considered. Family participation in the program may also qualify the school to receive additional funding to support our students. This form can be filled out online: http://www.lunchapp.com/.

TRANSPORTATION NOTES

2022-2023 BUS ROUTES
Find the stop nearest to your house. Please note that the staff is continuing to make adjustments to the routes as last minute student registrations come in. Please double check before the first day of school. 

You can check for delays affecting your route using our "Where's the Bus? link.
Times will fluctuate at the start of a new school year until everyone settles down into a routine. 

DISTRICT 2022-2023 YEAR-AT-A-GLANCE CALENDAR

2022 NEWS & VIEWS NEWSLETTER

Our District Back-to-School Newsletter is a great resource to use year round!

HOW TO REQUEST TEXT MESSAGE ALERTS AND MANAGE YOUR CONTACT PREFERENCES IN INFINITE CAMPUS

BOX TOPS GO HIGH TECH!

Redeeming Box Tops is now available using a free app that scans your receipt (within 14 days of purchase) and automatically applies the 10 cents per participating item to the school you choose. Look for the new Box Tops scan logo on the package. More information on this new app for box tops can be found at btfe.com.

AMAZON SMILE

Did you know you can help the JRE PTO when you shop on Amazon? Thank you to anyone who can help with this!

When you #StartWithaSmile, Amazon donates 0.5% of the purchase price to Jackman Road Elementary PTO Inc. Bookmark this Amazon Smile link and support us every time you shop!

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR BEDFORD FAMILIES

Find details with this Community Assistance Opportunities for Bedford Families Link including information about food assistance programs, Eye Exams/Glasses, Parent Support Group and more. New information will be added to that document as it comes in. Some programs are seasonal but past details are included for future reference.

MOBILE FOOD PANTRY  

Link to Mobile Food Pantry dates/locations in Monroe County 

GSRP ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS

The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) is a tuition-FREE Preschool that prepares children for kindergarten. Eligible students are children living in Monroe County who attain age 4 by September 1st of the current school year.

Find out more about the Great Start Readiness Program and eligibility requirements.

BPS COVID-19 INFORMATION

COVID Screening Tool for Bedford families. 

Jackman Road Elementary Mission Statement

OUR MISSION
Jackman Road Elementary is inspiring lifelong learners today for a successful tomorrow.

OUR VISION
Making a Difference ...One Child at a Time!

Jackman Road Elementary School
8008 Jackman Road, Temperance, MI 48182

Phone: 734-850-6600, Attendance: 734-850-6620, Fax: 734-850-6699