Bedford Public Schools

WELCOME TO JACKMAN ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL! 

KEEP INFORMED

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District MStep Letter 3-5th grade

Link to the letter from Mark French.

JRE 2023-2024 Yearbook Information

Please click on this link to order a yearbook. Cost: $15.00.

The order deadline for this year is April 19, 2024. We do not order extra yearbooks so please don't miss out.

Yearbook ID Code: 42889301

COME TO OUR OPEN HOUSE

nEWLY rEGISTERED y5'S/KINDERGARTENERS 
FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR 5:30-6:30 p.m.

     Monday April 29th: For new Jackman Road Elementary students
     Tuesday April 30th: For new Monroe Road Elementary students
     Wednesday May 1st: For new Douglas Road Elementary students

This event is for students and their families for a sneak peak of their new school. 

Use this link: What to Bring with you, if you are registering a new student and also if you need to complete a started registration:  Offices will be open.

Hearing and Vision Screening will be offered from 4:30-7:00 p.m. at the buildings.

(If you have a current Young Fives student, you do not need to register again for Kindergarten next year. They are automatically scheduled for the next grade for Fall.)

Registration appointments can also be scheduled by calling the school office after April 15, 2024: 
   Douglas Road Elementary: 734-850-6700
   Jackman Road Elementary: 734-850-6600
   Monroe Road Elementary: 734-850-6800

The Difference between Young Fives and Kindergarten

This video on YouTube helps explain the differences between Young Fives and Kindergarten at Bedford.

PRESCHOOL ENROLLMENT FOR 2024-2025

Head Start and Great Start Readiness Program are enrolling for next school year!
Please click on this flyer link to learn about these amazing programs or call 734-342-8780!

Local Enrollment Dates & Locations in Bedford:

April 12
Smith Road Elementary
1135 Smith Rd.
Temperance 48182
11:00 am–2:00 pm

June 18
Smith Road Elementary
1135 Smith Rd.
Temperance, MI 48182
1:00–3:00 pm

August 1
Bedford Library
8575 Jackman Rd.
Temperance, MI 48182
10:00 am–Noon

FOURTH GRADE RECORDER CONCERT

Fourth grade students held two recorder concerts on Tuesday, April 9th. Each concert featured sixteen songs that sounded amazing. Individual student talents were also showcased. Thank you to Mrs. Edwards and our students. It was fantastic!

Fifth Grade SPELLING BEE

The fifth grade students did an amazing job in the spelling bee on February 29th. Congratulations to all of our participants! We are especially proud of the winner Eli P. and runner up James B.!

JRE's Young Authors Winners 2024!

Young Fives
Graham B.-The SuperHero Book
Isaiah P.-Bob’s Dream
Kindergarten
Torrence Z.–The Ocean
Charlotte H.–The Squirrel and the Acorn
First Grade
Landon L.–Leo Finds a Friend
Jack N.–The Deepest Darkest Woods
Second Grade
Tessa S.–All About Axolotls
Josie R.–The Girl Who Played Softball
Third Grade
Alexa W.–The Lucky Leaf
Ryann S.–The Comedian Monkey
Fourth Grade
Khloe W.–World
Kinsley V., Evelyn W., and Victoria H.–Christmas Magic
Fifth Grade
Harrison K.–The Tournament
Anna L.–Dreams Come True

Young Authors Special Recognition:
AJ Reece–Most Creative Cover
Lillian Piekarski–Most Effort by a Sloth
Eliana Arthur–Best Nonfiction
Harper Dennis–Best Nonfiction Text Features
Aubree Brown–Best Use of a Pencil in a Story
Mason O’Brien–Best Graphic Novel

STAFF RECOGNIZED WITH ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARDS

Mr. Chapman, our Executive Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations, has spent some time  visiting the schools and departments across the district to recognize staff nominated by the building principals, department heads and central administration for going above and beyond. Congratulations to the following staff we see daily who were recognized with the Second Quarter’s Above & Beyond Awards at JRE: Michelle Kontak, Jennifer Meyers and Jenny Chesman.

FIELD DAY 2024 FRIDAY, MAY 24TH

Rain Date May 28th (Hot dog roast will remain on May 24th)

JRE Fifth Grade End of Year Events

May 30th: Students Only-Special Breakfast: 8:45 - 9:15 in the Cafeteria

May 30: 5th Grade Recognition: 9:30 - 10:30 in the JRE Gymnasium
Please park in the north parking lot and enter the building at the C Hall Gymnasium Doors

We will have a photographer. The pictures will be uploaded and shared with fifth grade families.

Students will receive swag bags.

May 30: Brookwood Swim Celebration: 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
(Brookwood Rain Date: May 31st) Please have your student put on sunscreen before school and at the event. Parents who are attending must have a “Chaperone Letter of Understanding” completed by Monday, May 20th. Only parents/guardians may sign their students out at Brookwood if they choose to do so. Educators will have sign out sheets available.

June 4th: Scooter Board Basketball: 10:00 a.m.-11:15 a.m.
JRE fifth grade students vs. the JRE staff! Guests please park in the north lot or at Bedford Township Hall. Guests will sign in/out at the gymnasium entrance.

June 5th: Walk of Fame: 10:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Fifth Grade Walk of Fame/BPS Graduating Seniors who attend JRE-Current and former JRE students will line up with their classes around the entire school. Fifth grade students will walk through the loop around the school as we applaud them and help them celebrate this accomplishment. Graduating seniors will walk behind the fifth grade class. Parents attending should park in the north parking lot and line up in front of the building.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1phupuitxSBxxfuBdItLDWD9DLszFyTf8/view?usp=sharing

Third Grade Stray Hearts Fundraiser

The third grade wants to thank everyone for participating in the Stray Hearts Fundraiser. Our school raised almost $2,000.00 for the Monroe County Humane Society.

Hats off the the top three classes:

   Third Place: Mrs. King's Class

   Second Place: Mrs. Jenkins' Class

   First Place: Mrs. Brandman's Class

Mrs. Brandman's class won the trophy by collecting over $300.00

Thank you to everyone for their generosity and for helping our community.

QUIZ BOWL PRACTICES UNDERWAY!

The JRE Fifth Grade Quiz Bowl Team is hard at work preparing for their upcoming competition on March 7th.

They meet weekly during their lunch and recess.

Go Mini Mules!

MR. PEACE PARENT SESSION

Mr. Peace's Parent Session on Cyberbullying and Social Media

Did you miss Mr. Peace’s Cyberbullying & Social Media Parent Presentation? He did an excellent job relaying a LOT of information. Even if you were there, you may wish to go through some of the materials at a more leisurely pace! Mr. Peace was kind enough to share a Google folder with all of his presentations, resources and videos from the evening.

For more information on National Youth Speaker Kevin “Mr. Peace” Szawala (and links to his social media, etc.) visit: mrpeace.org

TWO FLL CHALLENGE TEAMS WENT TO STATES!

We have students on two First Lego League Challenge teams (4th - 5th graders) that went to states at Saline on Dec 16. Team #2877, The Lego Buddys, and Team #10396, The Bobs (an all girl team), both competed there. Both teams are made up of students from all 3 of Bedford's elementary schools. 

Good Luck!

MEET OUR TECH TEAM

We are excited to announce that JRE will have a Fifth Grade Tech team again this year. These students will provide technology support to students and staff throughout the year.

PTO NEWS

MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2023-2024:

April 9: 3:45 pm
May 7: 6 pm 

ONLINE SPIRIT SHOP

The JRE Online Spirit Shop is closed.

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

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!

THE PTO EXECUTIVE BOARD FOR 2023-2024!

President: Jenn Pullen
Vice-President: Becky Pidek
Second Vice-President: Sherry Farnan
Third Vice-President: Katie Henderson
Past President: Alicia Wachowiak
Secretary: Angie Iott
Treasurer: Randi Johnson
Membership: Alicia Wachowiak, Sarah Andrews
Teacher Liaisons: Melissa Kurek, Christina Parsons

COMMUNTY EDUCATION NEWS

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

Families can also stop in at our offices, Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4:00 pm, at 1135 Smith Road (Smith Road School). Questions? Give us a call at 734-850-6036.

Adult enrichment classes are also offered.Check out the adult fitness classes: cardio & tone, karate, line dancing, and yoga 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

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

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

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

Bedford Public Schools uses Infinite Campus' ability to send out Emergency Notifications. You can manage your contact preferences within your Infinite Campus Parent Portal. (If you have not set up your Parent Portal Account yet, please check you email for an activation key code.)

You can choose how you want to receive our messages: email, phone calls, and now text messages. The default setting is email and phone options. If you wish to add text messages, you will have to add that as an option in your Parent Portal Settings. Please use this link for Instructions on How to Set Your Contact Preferences and to Receive Text Message Alerts. 

You can edit your phone numbers within the portal, but if you need to change your email, you will need to contact the school office.

NEW TO INFINITE CAMPUS?
Each parent who is listed as a student guardian in Infinite Campus will receive an email on Monday. This email will include their personal parent activation key (a long string of letters and numbers) that will connect the parent to all of the students in their household that attend BPS. A parent will use that special key to set up their Infinite Campus parent account.

ORDER SCHOOL PICTURES ONLINE

To order photos go to Lifetouch.com and use
Picture Day ID: EVTZVRMMC

TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT UPDATES

Please see the latest Tech Department Newsletter as we get ready for 2023-24! 

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

Parents Guide: How to View Child Information on Schoology & Infinite Campus
Infinite Campus: Resources for Parents to Get Started

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 

GENERAL INFORMATION 

WELCOME BACK PRESENTATION

This is full of information about Jackman Road Elementary School!

ARRIVAL/DISMISSAL TRAFFIC FLOW MAP 

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 ARE BACK!
FREE & REDUCED SCHOOL MEALS APPLICATION STILL WORTH FILLING OUT!
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 such as potentially waived or discounted Chromebook Fees. 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: https://bedfordps.familyportal.cloud/.

BUS ROUTE INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON TRAVERSA RIDE 360 MOBILE APP

Link to detailed instructions on how to access and use the Traversa Ride 360 app and website
The “Where’s the Bus?” link on our website also links to these instructions.

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. Times will fluctuate at the start of a new school year until everyone settles down into a routine. 

2023-2024 DISTRICT SCHOOL-YEAR-AT-A-GLANCE CALENDAR

Note: Easter Sunday is March 31, 2024. It is the last day of Spring Break.

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

NEW SIGNAGE AROUND THE DISTRICT

You may notice some new signs being installed around our district. These new signs are meant to reinforce to district visitors that our grounds and facilities are closed to the general public when school is in session. This is not a new policy (9150 - SCHOOL VISITORS), however, we are stepping up our enforcement of these rules to help ensure the safety of students and staff. Anyone that has school related business during published school hours, is welcome to enter through each building's main entrance and check in as a visitor.

This same School Visitor Policy also addresses animals on our school grounds: “Except as set forth in District policy, canines brought on the premises by law enforcement personnel for law enforcement purposes, or in the case of "service animals" required for use by a person with a disability, no other animals may be on school premises at any time.”

BPS IS HIRING!

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