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Joel Weekly News Blast

Posted Date: 09/11/26 (06:00 PM)


 

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September 11, 2026
                             

Message From Principal Teresa Gingrave


Dear Families,


It’s hard to believe that we are approaching the middle of September! The weather has been beautiful, and our Joel students are coming to school ready to learn!

Important Parent Morning Drop-Off Reminders:

  • Parents should not get out of the car in the parent drop-off car loop.  There are staff present to help your child out.  If you would prefer to help your child out, please park in the bottom parking lot and walk your child up.

  • In the parent drop-off car loop, children should exit the car from the passenger side. This is for the safety of cars passing at the same time.

  • For staff safety, please have all dogs secured or have your child get out on their own when dropping off in the car loop.

  •  Please remember to pull all the way up to the staff member with the red flag at the end of the basketball court.  This allows us to unload cars efficiently.  

 
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Toys at School: Please remind your children to keep personal toys at home to avoid lost, broken, or distracting items at school. Our classrooms have many engaging, interactive items for students to use!

If your child uses a fidget tool as a planned accommodation, please ensure it is quiet, non-disruptive, and school-appropriate.

Thank you for your support in keeping our classrooms focused and ready for learning!

 

Student Shout Outs: Every morning, we will do student shout-outs from school.

Feel free to send us home shout-outs as well, and we will read them in the morning.


Classroom Directory: Have you joined your child’s classroom directory? Please complete this SURVEY to be included in our classroom directory.


Have a wonderful weekend!

 
WORD OF THE WEEK
K - 2  - CHOICE
3 & 4 - ABUNDANT 
 












IDIOM OF THE WEEK
BUTTERFLIES IN MY STOMACH
 
 

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Open House: Our Meet the Teachers Night is coming up soon!  See all details HERE!  Fill out the survey if you will be using child care.

 
REPORT FROM OUR CLASSROOM
 

SEL: Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is very important for the development and growth of Joel learners. Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is a priority at Joel this year, and every year. At Joel, we utilize the Second Step and Zones of Regulation curricula across all grade levels. Students have designated blocks of time for SEL each week!

Third- and fourth-grade students worked hard this week on the MAPS Assessment. This assessment has both a reading and math test. Students learn to show what they know, use scrap paper, utilize some computer tools, and persevere through some challenging questions. This gives teachers valuable information on how best to support students' curriculum, learning, and brain growth. 

Special Services: A reminder for families of students with an IEP or 504 plan: the Parent Portal through CTSEDS lets you view all of your child's documents. Please add the following email address to your contacts to ensure you always receive the emails from the portal: noreply@ctseds.com. Click here to view the Parent Portal Guide. You can also bookmark or save any email you've received from this email address, as the link to the portal will remain the same for your child. 

 

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UPCOMING EVENTS
 


9/17 – Early Dismissal - Professional Day
9/22 – Picture Day
9/24 – Open House
10/12 – No School – Columbus Day
10/22 – Early Dismissal – Professional Day
11/19 – Early Dismissal – Professional Day
11/25 – 11/27 – No School – Thanksgiving Break
12/10 – Early Dismissal – Parent Conferences
12/23 – Early Dismissal – Winter Break
12/24 – 12/31 – No School – Winter Break.

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IMPORTANT LINKS
 
                         

 




Teresa Gingrave, Principal
Aaron Reich, Assistant Principal

137 Glenwood Road
Clinton, CT 06413
joeles@clintonpublic.net
(860) 664-6501