Picture Day will be on Thursday, November 5 and there will be a makeup day on Tuesday, November 10. The students that are remote and the A day sixth graders will have their pictures done on Tuesday, November 10. This year it was suggested that we have parents pre-order the pictures. The order forms will be going home with the students today. You can also purchase them after picture day but we can't guarantee them by a certain date and there may be additional shipping fees.
The link below will allow parents to sign up to receive updates via email regarding their child's school portraits. These updates include promotions, additional deals, and the ability to order more pictures at a later time. When entering student information, parents should be sure to enter the student's name as it is on file at the school. https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/clients/comfort-elementary-school/fall-pictures-11-5-2020-4/optIn
I hope you are doing well! JCPS was chosen to speak at the Think Virtual National Summit. The web link is below. The presentation is from 6:00-6:45 p.m on Thursday, October 29th.
https://hmhcoevents.webex.com/hmhcoevents/onstage/g.php?MTID=e79a959c12ea33b4b7a0cc1cade7a7c10
Online Book Fair now open! Happy Shopping!
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/comfortelementaryschool2
The bus route for bus 128, Mr. Donnie's bus, will be running behind this afternoon. Please expect delays. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
PACK 111 CUB SCOUTS OF JONES COUNTY is recruiting new members. Please join us at the Trenton Fairgrounds on Tuesday night, October 27, at 7 pm to start your Scouting Adventure! Cub Scouts is open to all students in Kindergarten - Fifth Grade and their families!
During National Principals Month, I would like to show my appreciation for Principal Downs. Thank you for being such a strong leader during these unprecedented times. #ThankAPrincipal
We know Halloween is going to be a little different this school year. We are going to invite students to wear school appropriate costumes to school on Friday, October 30. No costume mask or props will be allowed. Costumes need to reflect positive themes. Please remember our school has very young children in some grades, and we do not want to scare anyone.
On Monday, October 26, we will begin our Plan A for Pre-K - 5th grade. We will have new bus routes and times. We have been calling parents with these new times. If you have not heard from us, please call the school. We still want car riders to be dropped off at the front of the school. No one can be dropped off before 7:35. Please have patience, we will have more students and we still will be doing temperature checks. With more students, it will take more time. Bus riders will still have their temperature checked as they get on the bus. At school we will be following the same health and safety procedures that we followed during Plan B.
Students have been bringing home the new learning contracts and attestation forms for the new 9 weeks that begins October 26. Please sign and return these forms as quickly as possible. Remote only parents can stop by the school office to sign these forms. Thank you!
Are you seeking assistance in the midst of COVID? H.O.P.E - Health Options 4 Positive OutcomEs for Onslow/Jones County is an organization established to support the local community affected by COVID-19.
They provide the following accommodations if needed:
~Providing community education about COVID-19 illness, prevention, care, and treatment
~Connecting community members to COVID-19 testing sites and contact tracing resources as needed
~Proactive completion of referrals and linkage for individuals to primary health care, social and peer support, behavioral health services, transportation, case management, housing and nutrition assistance as well as personal safety
~Informal counseling to help individuals manage their lives and pandemic related stressors
You can contact any of the following people for assistance:
Donna Brown - 910-378-9352 or donnabrown305@gmail.com
Anna Goldstein - 910-265-8294 or annalynnewton@yahoo.com
Lavern Baker - 910-202-6736 or lbbaker1973@gmail.com
We will need remote learning contracts and attestation forms for each student for the second nine weeks. These contracts and attestation forms will be going home with the students that are in cohort A and B. The parents of remote learners can stop by the school during school hours (7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.). We will also be open until 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 15 for anyone that needs to stop by after hours.
Jones County Public Schools Board of Education voted last night to move Jones County Pre-K through fifth grade students to Plan A starting October 26. We will remain on Plan B (two days per week) until October 26. Under Plan A all students can return to school in grades Pre-K through fifth grade. Parents can still opt for remote only learning if they feel that it is the best option for them. For the students who come for face to face learning, the students will come to the school building four days per week and will receive remote learning for one day per week via digital access on Wednesdays. The school will be thoroughly cleaned on Wednesdays and Fridays. We will be calling you by the end of next week to determine your learning option choices. This plan will not go into effect until October 26.
HMH is not working correctly at this time. We are working to resolve the issue.
Catch up with the latest student stories, sports scores, and news updates. It’s everything JCPS, in your pocket. Download the app on Android: https://bit.ly/3hrlkL1 or iPhone: https://apple.co/32JEFmt.
There are 2 opportunities for Homework Help at the Jones County Public Libraries. Tutors are available on Wednesdays from 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm at the Trenton Public Library and the Pollocksville Public Library. Students can bring their school work and get help, or seek help in specific subject areas as needed. Each location has a teacher tutor along with volunteer tutors.
4H Pumpkin Carving Contest! Click "See All Posts" for information. Register here: https://forms.gle/Ss17WSp4QQ56LrWK9
We are loving our new app! Access sports scores, cafeteria menus, news updates, and even emergency notifications. Download the app on Android: https://bit.ly/3hrlkL1 or iPhone: https://apple.co/32JEFmt.
On Thursday, September 24, we will have two virtual Read to Achieve parent sessions. We ask that all third grade parents join the meeting at 11:30 a.m. or 5:30 p.m. The information to join the google meet will be in your child's email account.
Cohort A Students: Progress reports will be sent home on Tuesday, September 22.
Cohort B Students: Progress reports will be sent home on Thursday, September 24.
Remote Students: Progress reports must be picked up on Thursday, September 24 from 3-6 p.m.
We ask that the students in cohort A and B return their progress report signed by the parent/guardian.
We’re thrilled to announce Jones County Public Schools’s new app! Access sports scores, cafeteria menus, news updates, even emergency notifications. Download the app on Android: https://bit.ly/3hrlkL1 or
iPhone: https://apple.co/32JEFmt. https://youtu.be/8GPtO0kSjpo