Reading Month/South Bend Cubs Game Info for this Sunday, May 3, 2026. A hard copy/flyer was sent home with your student today. You may also click on the following link which has the same information on how to purchase tickets for this Sunday's game. Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eSKlPeDhZlojP2HgdxbLd822o9SIJpzF/view?usp=sharing
As a reminder folks are able to claim tickets with the QR code attached or they can call our box office at (574)235-9988 to claim the free student ticket and purchase any additional tickets.
Important game date reminder:
Parade will start at 1:15 PM EST. Please have your child lineup by section 101 if you would like them to go down onto the field prior to the game.
Spring Testing Reminders: As we begin to wrap up state testing for our third through fourth graders, we will be begin our I-Ready spring benchmark assessments. These results will help us measure yearly growth for every student and help us determine focus areas needed for next year. Please remember the importance of having your students to school on time. A nourishing breakfast is encourage and reminding and supporting your child to do their very best. Thanks for working together.
HERO Expectations Reminders: Please remind your student(s) the importance of following and living our HERO expectations. It's not how we start, but how we finish. We want each and every student to end on a positive note both academically and socially. Thanks for working together and holding up your part of the Home-School Compact!
Teacher Appreciation Week: Teacher Appreciation Week is next week and National Teacher's Appreciation Day is Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Please remind your student(s) to thank their teachers and support staff on how wonderful our JGage team is!
26-27 Class List Message to Parents
As we continue to plan for the 26/27 school year, we want to be transparent with families on the process we will be using to build equitable class lists for all students and staff.
To build and balance class lists, our teaching staff and administration we will be looking at the following areas.
Achievement/Test Scores
Academic Level of Support Needs
Social/Emotional Support Needs
Health Needs
Gender
Learning Styles
Thanks for your understanding and trust in this process. We are truly very excited for our students as we continue to plan for what will be a very successful 2026-27 school year!
Math-A-Rama: We are so proud of our Justus Gage third - fifth graders who were selected to participate in the Heritage Southwest ISD county math event today. Please check out building highlights below for our team members. Thanks so much to our three chaperones for helping out our students: Mary Miller, Emily Glynn and Kelsey Parmley.
Breakfast/Lunch Reminders: As a reminder, caffeinated drinks are not allowed for breakfast and lunch. Drinks that would fall into this category are energy drinks, coffee and pop. Thanks for working together in providing a health breakfast and lunch for your student.
