School News
Preschool Openings In January - JA has openings in the Preschool UPK program for the second semester beginning January 7, 2025.JA Pre-K will only enroll Colorado Universal Preschool-qualified children. (UPK link). These children must be four years of age on or before October 1, 2024. Kindergarten-eligible students will not be considered in this program. JA Pre-K will be open Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. for the morning session and 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 for the afternoon session. JA Pre-K will follow the JA school schedule for holidays and non-contact days.
If you are interested in this program, please fill out the admission application (link).
JA Board Meeting - Tuesday, November 19 at 6:30 at JA Coal Creek Canyon (11719 Ranch Elsie RD and via Zoom. The agenda and link will be sent to your email.
3rd Grade Music Performance - Tuesday, December 3 at 6:30 p.m. in the gym. If you have a special need due to a disability, plan to attend this event, and wish to request accommodations in order to participate, contact Shelly Cohen, 720-728- 6162. Please call in advance so that appropriate arrangements for reasonable accommodations may be made.
Enrollment 2025-2026 School Year
Families that will have incoming Preschool, Kindergarten and students that are not currently attending in grades 1st - 12th grade for 2025-2026 school year may submit an application in EnrollJeffco. Students currently attending JA are automatically enrolled into JA for the 2025-2026 school year. First round enrollment begins December 5, 2024 and ends on January 17, 2025. Students will be placed in a lottery. Offers for enrollment will be sent out toward the end of January. Families with students currently attending and returning to JA (Elementary, Secondary and Summit) will be given priority. Please share this with family, friends and neighbors.
Preschool students must be four-years old by October 1, 2025 and qualify for UPK. Students who are five years of age by October 1, 2025 will not qualify for UPK. Students eligible for Kindergarten will not be considered for this program. We offer a morning and afternoon class. The morning class is from 8:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. The afternoon class is from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. Kindergarten students must be five-years old by October 1, 2025. Kindergarten is full day. We do not have a half-day program.
Absence/Tardy Request - Families may log into Infinite Campus Parent Portal to enter absence/tardy information. There is also a link on our website toward the bottom of the main page.
Lost & Found - We have an abundance of lost items. Please check for missing items.
PTO News
That's A Wrap - Volunteers Needed - As a service to our wonderful JA Elementary teachers & staff, we will once again be offering That's A Wrap on December 11 & 12. This holiday gift wrapping service is a HUGE hit with so many teachers and staff, and we are looking for volunteers to sign up for a shift to help wrap holiday gifts. If you love wrapping gifts and would like the chance to bring joy to others with this simple (although sometimes daunting) task, please choose a shift (or two) and join in on the fun!
Holiday Greenery Sale - Class of 2032 Outdoor Lab Fundraiser. Do you love the smell of fresh greenery during the holidays? Do you never know what to give grandparents as a holiday gift? Then consider ordering wreaths, garlands, or table centerpieces from Lynch Creek Farms! Our current 5th grade class earns 15% back, which supports their Outdoor Lab week next year. You can order three ways:
#1 - Use this Direct Link to JA's Fundraiser Page!
#2 - Scan the QR code on the green half sheet included in Monday folders 11/4.
#3 - Visit www.lynchcreekwreaths.com and add our campaign ID #5708387 during checkout and confirm “JA Outdoor Lab for Class of 2032” as the fundraiser.
Orders close December 15, but order by November 15 (Today) if you want the items by Thanksgiving. Thank you for supporting Outdoor Lab 2025!
Holiday Shop - Holiday Shop is coming soon! Mark your calendar for December 3, 4, 5 after school in the Commons. Kids can "shop in secret" to get something fun for family and friends. Proceeds will help support Outdoor Lab for this year's 5th grade class. (5th Grade parents - be on the lookout for the volunteer sign-up!)
Family Movie Night - 4th, 5th & 6th Grade families - You're Up! Put a "Save" on your calendar for Friday, December 13, to come out and enjoy Family Movie Night! If you have ideas for the movie selection, drop an email to movienights@japto.info. Something spooky? It is Friday the 13th after all. Keep a look out for RSVP details to be coming to your in-box soon!
Calendar
Tuesday, November 19 - JA Board meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Thanksgiving Break - No School - November 25 - 29
Tuesday, December 3 - 3rd Grade Music Program at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, December 4 - Late start - school begins at 10:00 a.m.