Holiday Bling Day is alive and well at Townsend today!

Important changes to our free breakfast/lunch program over Winter Break.
Who: Any individual 18 years or younger
What: A week’s worth of free breakfast/lunch items per person (while supplies last!)
Where: Vandercook Lake High School or currently established neighborhood stops
When: Monday, December 21st and 28th. Pick up at the high school will be between Noon and 1 pm. Neighborhood bus stop times will vary.
Why: Because we care!
We revert back to our traditional M/W/F schedule on Monday, January 4th, 2021.
Holiday cheer being spread by Mrs. Johnson's class!!!

Students in Mrs. Jones’s class enjoyed a holiday surprise from their teacher :)




Ugly Sweater Day! Even the staff joins in:)


Lots of great holiday headgear yesterday! Can't wait to see everyone's tacky Christmas sweaters today!

Hey parents, we know this is a difficult time for students and parents alike. Maneuvering new ways to learn can be stressful and frustrating. We have created a short slide show for parents with guidance on how to use Google Classroom. As always, we are here to help whenever you need assistance.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1-X6sAjV4MqL2NWjlFxauaZf06MHXsat-ugxQvioM2eU/edit?usp=sharing
Hey parents, struggling to understand Google Classroom and how to use it. It can be confusing! We have put together a short slide show to hopefully allow some guidance to how this program works. As always, please feel free to reach out to us and we will be more than happy to help!
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1-X6sAjV4MqL2NWjlFxauaZf06MHXsat-ugxQvioM2eU/edit?usp=sharing
Mrs. Johnson's kiddos getting in some holiday cheer with their hats and headbands!!!


Ms Sharp’s 1st graders are showing off their holiday headbands and hats for spirit week!

Get your last minute Jayhawk gear for Christmas from the MS/HS office & Spirit Corner. Limited sizes available first come first serve!! More styles available.




Removing the old bleachers from the high school gym. Thanks to the generous donation from Mr. Peter Penoff, we should have our new bleachers in place when we return from winter break! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!

Login information for the upcoming regularly scheduled Monday, December 14th Board of Education meeting: https://jcisd-org.zoom.us/j/84443207368?pwd=VjRrZG01Sy9HSjRGM0JBVFlPK3FhQT09 . The meeting starts at 6 pm.
It's tough having to do virtual school especially during the holiday season! Teachers are getting creative on how to celebrate the holidays virtually. Here is just one way we are making it work! Mrs. Flippin's class picked up kits and goodies today for next week's Holiday Zooms!



Good afternoon Jayhawks!! Here is an updated list of Teacher ZOOM meetings in case you are needing extra help! Hey, it wouldn't hurt just to stop on and say hello to your teacher and classmates!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DvM1Oksl9RTCPnvM9h2ebcd-mRJetBjfxsX4_o5qMos/edit?usp=sharing
Jayhawk family, times are uncertain and unpredictable, but please know that we are here for you! Our administration has decided to extend our remote learning until January 8th. Please see the link below with the letter attached from our Superintendent. And as always,please, please, please reach out to us. We are here to help you. We are available in the MS/HS office Monday thru Friday from 8am-3pm. Please call with any questions! We'd love to hear your voices!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Qezbc88fmUpZyps6wZ_WXh2P3Mi9jm28VjqP-fl4NuE/edit?usp=sharing

Townsend's December Newsletter



Instruction for all grades (PreK-12) will be conducted remotely until Monday, January 11, 2021. https://bit.ly/2L0GJj5

Priceless Gift Toy Shop is open and available for reservation. There are so many many toys and other gifts. It is mind boggling. Also, stockings, hats and mittens etc. You can see photos on the Together We Make a Difference fb page.

Poinsettia Fundraiser order arrives on December 9th. Pick up will be after school 12:00 - 3:00 pm. If you didn't get a chance to order yours there will be extra Red Poinsettia's available for purchase.

