Greetings Husky Community
I trust and hope that your school break is off to a wonderful start. I am already missing our students and staff. With that, I am excited to share with you the significance of Juneteenth, an important federal holiday in United States history.
On June 19, 1895, Gordon Granger, a union general, arrived in Galveston, Texas, to inform enslaved African Americans of their freedom and that the Civil War had ended. His announcement put into effect the Emancipation Proclamation, which had been issued almost two and a half years earlier on January 1, 1863, by United States President Abraham Lincoln.
The holiday is also called “Juneteenth Independence Day,” “Freedom Day,” or “Emancipation Day.”
At Jahn, we believe in fostering a community that is diverse and inclusive. Juneteenth serves as a reminder of the struggles and achievements of African Americans throughout history.
Let’s embrace Juneteenth as an opportunity to grow ourselves into better citizens. This is a great opportunity for us to reflect, learn, and grow as a collective unit. I also encourage you to celebrate with your families and take time to reflect on the importance of justice and equality.
Please see below for some important updates:
Summer Office Hours: Until summer programming begins (June 26th), office hours are on Thursdays from 8 am to noon.
Student Transfer Survey: Please take a moment to let us know if your student(s) will not be returning next school year. This helps us ensure we have accurate numbers for enrollment and the opportunity to offer the spot to another student. Use this survey to let us know.
CPS Calendar: Please check out the link for the 2023-24 school year. The CPS School Calendar 2023-2024 includes days off and vacations. Please work to schedule trips or appointments during times students are not in school. School starts on Monday, August 21st. Our school day starts promptly at 8:00 am. Information around back to school events will be shared at a later date.
YMCA Fall Registration: The window for the YMCA’s fall registration is open. Please check out the link to register: https://forms.gle/mUV8J376uZWbkZeb7
Summer Programs: In addition to OST, Jahn will be hosting Preview to PreK from 7/24-8/4 and Kick-Off To Kindergarten from 6/27-7/28 at no cost to families. Both programs are open to those who have completed application packages and times are 9:15am to 1:15pm. Please call the main office or simply stop by the school to register your child and receive more information about these offerings.
Wellness Toolkits: CPS Office of Student Health and Wellness has created Wellness Toolkits, titled Present Over Perfect, for our CPS school communities. These toolkits include fun, educational activities along with coping tools and strategies to promote a healing-centered culture of mental health throughout the District and support the mental and emotional well-being of our students.
- The toolkit for elementary school students (up to fifth grade) to review and complete with their parents can be accessed here (English Version | Spanish Version).