Jessamine Early Learning Village

Preschool Application Packets & Kindergarten Registration Packets for the 2024-2025 School Year are now available.  These are located outside the main entrance at JELV.  Please pick up a packet at any time that is convenient to you, then drop off your completed packet any school day during office hours.  Only COMPLETE packets will be accepted. Families of currently enrolled preschool students do not need to complete a registration packet.  Your student's preschool teacher will be sending home registration information soon.

Jessamine County Families, if you are expecting or have a baby that is under 18 months sign up to attend the 20 minute training and get a FREE Teach My Baby Kit. Coordinated by the Family Resource Center at the Early Learning Village.

Families are starting to think about summer activities for their students. Below is a soccer camp that is offered to students that are 5 to 14 years of age at Asbury University. See flyer for details.

I Love To Read Week Starts Monday February 26! Let's celebrate this special week with some special dress-up days! Get ready for a week filled with literary fun and adventure!

Don't forget to turn in your reading logs by Wednesday, February 21st.

Spring Picture Day is Wednesday March 13. Send no money, proofs will be sent home 3-4 weeks after picture day. Looking forward to seeing all the students with their beautiful smiles!

Thank you Wilmore Free Methodist Church for giving the staff of the Early Learning Village full size candy bars to enjoy. We also appreciate you a ChocoLOT!

Thanks to Southland Christian Church, the Village staff had coffee and hot chocolate with all the fancy creamers for Valentine's Day.

This week is Kindness Week! Ask your student what their class is doing this week to spread kindness.. Please join JELV and our District by taking time to spread kindness to someone and reach out to those that have made a difference in our lives. Below are a couple of the things we are doing school wide that need your help. #jessbekind * Food Drive for Jessamine County Food Pantry *Dance Blue donations

Village Families, Watch for the handouts below coming home in your student's folder. It is about our Power Up Reading Program which runs until this Friday, February 16th. If we met our goal of our students reading 3,750 books they will receive a donut party provided by the Jessamine County Public Library.

Village families, help us celebrate Kindness Week by donating needed food items to the Jessamine County Food Pantry. Send in your food drive donation with your student by Friday, February 16th. Thank You!

This week during National School Counseling Week, we have an amazing opportunity to honor and show appreciation for our outstanding School Counselors, Heather Kidd & Stephanie Taylor! These ladies work tirelessly behind the scenes, making a significant impact on our entire school community. Their commitment to the well-being of students, families, & staff shapes us into confident individuals ready to take on the world. Whether it's navigating academic challenges, personal struggles, or planning for the future, they are always there to help us find our way. Heather & Stephanie, thank you for being a source of strength and inspiration. You are truly appreciated, today and every day!

Kindness week is 2/12-2/16! Help us spread Kindness at JELV by sending a Candy Gram to a student or staff member. Please click the link below to purchase. Make purchases by end of day February 9th. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdlayyE6ApviAb9rUFVAd0La4w5gBaLvRmhKbhwtRDJwOc6w/viewform

The Jessamine Early Learning Village is hiring. See details in the flyer attached.

Families, Sign up to attend the second workshop in the Be Well series addressing Childhood Anxiety. Contact Emily Andrews with any questions at emily.andrews@jessamine.kyschools.us Register at: https://bit.ly/bewellanxiety

Come out and join us for a free pizza meal and lots of fun literacy night activities.

FRYSC Coordinator Appreciation Week begins Monday February 5th. Help JELV shine a spotlight on Debbie Cumbie, our extraordinary FRYSC Coordinator! Debbie has consistently gone above and beyond in providing invaluable support and resources to our students, families, & staff. Whether it's connecting families with essential services, organizing impactful events, or offering a compassionate ear, Debbie embodies the true spirit of service and community building. Please join us in expressing heartfelt gratitude to Debbie by posting to social media some kind words of appreciation and thanks using the following hashtags (#): #whateverittakes #kybuilt #fryscstrong Thank you for helping to show Debbie that her community is grateful for her commitment, compassion, and the countless hours she invests ensuring the success and happiness of our students!

JELV's Afterschool Program has some openings. If interested in this after-school hours child care service, please register by visiting: https://www.jessamine.kyschools.us/o/asp/page/aspenrollment-registration For additional information such as fee schedule, contact information and mission statement, visit https://www.jessamine.kyschools.us/o/asp. We look forward to showing you how our program aims to support working families by offering reliable and high-quality care that promotes the social, emotional, and physical well-being of each child.

Stock the Lounge drive. Coordinated by the PTO at the Village. Please send questions to jelvpto1@gmail.com.

Your perspective matters, and we want to hear from you! Take the JELV Speak Up Survey, a platform designed to capture the insights and opinions of our amazing students and their families regarding technology use in our school. Why participate? 🌐 Share Your Experience 👂 Be Heard 🤝 Shape the Future: Your feedback will guide us in making informed decisions to enhance the overall educational experience. It may also help JELV win a new 75" Clear Touch Interactive Panel for one of our classrooms! Click on this link to complete the survey now: https://projecttomorrow.questionpro.com/SUJessamineFamily Your insights are invaluable in shaping the future of technology use at JELV.