Joy James Elementary School
"A Joyful Learning Community"
Joy James Field Day
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This year Joy James will be holding Field Day on May 10, 2013. 4th and 5th grade will have field day from 8:15 - 11:30am. Lunch will start at 10:50 with Kinder and progress by grade level. Then in the afternoon from 12:20 - 3:00 pm will be Kinder - 3rd grade's field day. If we have to cancel because of rain Mrs. Courtney will make that decision on Friday morning.
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Healthy Food, Healthy Families
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Healthy Food, Healthy Families is a Free nutrition education program for Parents offered at Joy James Elementary. It's simple, fun, and effective! Join the group to gain the knowledge your need to save time in the kitchen, to save money at the grocery store, to save you the stress of planning healthy meals for your family, and much, much more. You will leave motivated, confident, and powerful! If you come to all 7 classes you will receive free gifts!
Dates:
Wednesday, February 27
Wednesday, March 6
Wednesday, March 20
Wednesday, April 10
Wednesday, April 17
Wednesday, May 1
Wednesday, May 8
Time: 8:30-10:00am
For more information or to reserve your seat, please contact: Elizabeth Brown 817-252-2507
Click here to view flyer!
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Dr. Jill Matson Wins Jack Harvey Award
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 As a tribute to the memory of well-respected, master teacher Jack Harvey, the Jack Harvey Fellowship Award for Exemplary Teachers has been established at Weatherford College to recognize commendable teachers in the College's service area. Joy James Elementary's very own Teacher of the Year, Dr. Jill Matson, was selected to receive this award on Friday, January 25, 2013. Dr. Matson is an exemplary educator because she consistently provides a nurturing enviroment in her classroom. Children of all backgrounds and abilities are able to experience success in her classroom. Building and maintaining relationships with students, parents, and other professionals is the hallmark of Jill's approach to education. She reaches out to students in her classroom, finding the strengths in each one and helping each child feel valued and important. She reaches out to parents and helps them to connect with our school and see their role in the education of their children. She reaches out to other educators, by modeling her belief that we are each responsible for the education and well-being of all the children on our campus. Jill is a person of integrity, compassion, and determination to make a positive difference in the lives of every student, parent, and fellow educator within her realm of influence.
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Library News
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Did your know:
The River Oaks Public Library provides services to all students of Castleberry ISD. Students from Joy James Elementary can get a free library card at the River Oaks Public Library, located at 4900 River Oaks Blvd. All you will need to provide is a utility bill to show proof of residency.
Library Hours: Monday 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Tuesday - Friday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Closed Sat. & Sun.
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Texas NCLB Report Cards
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No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Report Cards for the state, the district and each of the district's
campuses are now available. If you would like to view the Texas NCLB Report Cards,
please click here. Information on these report cards include:
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Assessment results for the LEA and campuses
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Graduation rates for secondary school students.
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Performance of school district and campuses on adequate yearly progress (AYP) measures.
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Number and names of Title I schools identified as in need of improvement
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Professional qualifications of teachers in the LEA and campuses
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