Jessamine Early Learning Village

Superheroes Literacy Fun at the Village was a great night. 410 family members, 57 teachers, and 13 community volunteers. Thanks to Half Price Bookstore at Fayette Place for the book donation, Southland Christian Church for the pizza and bottled water, JCPL for the superhero masks, Mindy's Jessamine School of Classical Dance for doing a dance station, and our amazing PTO for helping to make this a special night.

It's the 2nd Annual Little Sweethearts Valentines Dance! This daddy-daughter style dance is open to ALL family members with their young children. Bring the whole family, send the grandparents...whatever works for you and your little ones ❤ Last year we had over 80 couples join us to dance the night away. You do not want to miss it! The event includes... 🪩dance floor with family friendly music 📸photo booth 🍿snacks, drinks, and desserts 🎨crafts and family activities 💕family memories The details... ⏰When- Saturday, February 8th from 6-8pm 📍Where- Jessamine Career & Technology Center Central Campus (881 Wilmore Rd, Nicholasville) 💰Cost- $25 per adult/child couple when pre registered, $30 at the door, +$5 per person in the family All money raised goes to support our FCCLA students travel opportunities. We thank you in advance for your support! Register here- https://forms.gle/ijrptzsLKk3S97Uz6

Nominate an Outstanding Special Educator! Do you know a special education professional who goes above and beyond for their students? Consider nominating them for the Outstanding Special Educator of the Year award! This award recognizes an outstanding special education professional who works primarily with students with disabilities, including Special Education Teachers, Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Assistive Technology Specialists, Mobility Specialists, Instructional Resource Consultants, School Psychologists, Teachers of the Visually Impaired, and Teachers of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing. One winner will be selected from each school level (elementary, middle, and high school) by a district leadership committee. One of the three recipients selected will be named the JCS Overall Outstanding Special Educator of the Year and will represent JCS as the CKEC Educator of the Year. Click this link to submit a nomination: https://forms.gle/gMp1E46zv8VQGyo36. Nominations are due by Friday, February 14th at 5:00 PM. Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate the dedication and hard work of our special educators!

🌟 JELV is Celebrating National School Counseling Week! 🌟 Have you ever experienced the love and kindness of truly compassionate school counselors—those that support academic success while nurturing social-emotional growth? At JELV, we are incredibly lucky to have Heather Kidd & Stephanie Taylor, whose dedication and care make a lasting impact on every student, family, and staff member they support! 💐 Help us show Heather & Stephanie just how special they are by sending them a message of gratitude. through our Facebook Page. Whether it’s a photo of your child holding a thank-you sign, a video message, or a heartfelt comment, drop it in our Facebook's comments section! Let’s make sure they know just how special they are to our JELV family! 💙💬

Next Be Well Workshop is on February 11th, at Rosenwald-Dunbar Elementary School. Come hear more about protecting our children in a digital age.

💙💛 Get ready to DANCE FOR A CAUSE! 💛💙 JELV students will be shaking, grooving, and moving on Feb. 14 for our Dance Blue Mini Marathon! 🕺💃 This fun-filled event supports the UK Children's Hospital Hematology/Oncology Clinic, and we’d love your help! Donations of cash (no coins, please) or checks are greatly appreciated. 💙 ⭐ This event is for students only, but don’t worry—we’ll be sharing plenty of photos and videos on Facebook! 📸🎥 Let’s dance our hearts out and make a difference—For The Kids! 🎗️💛 #JELVDancesForACause #DanceBlue #FTK

Save this date for our Superhero Family Literacy Night. This event is for families of JELV students. Hope to see you there!

Congrats to Theresa Case on winning a Luna's Café gift card! She was one of many parents that completed the Cyber Safe Challenge. Also, Mrs. Turner's classroom had the most parents complete the challenge. They won a popcorn party and a visit from our Therapy Dog Honey! Thank you to everyone that participated! Cyber Safety is important at all ages and we hope you found this information valuable!

📚✨ Save the Date! ✨📚 We are excited to invite you to JELV's Family Literacy Night on Thursday February 6th! The fun begins at 4:30 PM, so be sure to arrive early and not miss out, as everything will wrap up at 6:30 PM! Mark your calendars—we can’t wait to see you there! Stay tuned for more details. #JELVFamily #FamilyLiteracyNight #ReadTogetherGrowTogether 📖❤️

Families- Tonight at midnight, video access and the 3-Secrets to a Cyber Safe Child Challenge will end. Let’s make sure your child is prepared to be safe from online predators and the negative effects of social media. THIS IS THE LAST DAY! #1: Click on this link: https://bit.ly/KYJessCo #2: Watch the video. (approx. 30 minutes) #3: Click on the Survey Link. (it will pop up after you watch the video) #4: Fill out the Survey. This is your final opportunity to be entered for prizes! No entries will be accepted after midnight tonight!

Families- Jessamine County Schools have been partnering with Det. Mike and Cyber Safe School over the last week to bring you this very important information about online safety. Tomorrow night at midnight, video access and the 3-Secrets to a Cyber Safe Child Challenge will end. Let’s make sure your child is prepared to be safe from online predators and the negative effects of social media. MONDAY IS THE LAST DAY! #1: Click on this link: https://bit.ly/KYJessCo #2: Watch the video. (approx. 30 minutes) #3: Click on the Survey Link. (it will pop up after you watch the video) #4: Fill out the Survey. This is your final opportunity to be entered for prizes! No entries will be accepted after midnight tomorrow!

JELV has the most amazing Admins, Counselors, and Instructional Coach! They didn’t just serve up a delicious breakfast for our students this morning—they also dished out a huge helping of love, laughter, and big smiles! Way to go, team, for showcasing Connected Citizenship at its finest! 💕🍳✨ Families, we’d love to see how you and your students are embracing Connected Citizenship! Share your photos and stories in the comments below or tag us—let’s celebrate these moments together! 📸💖 #ConnectedCitizenship

Families- All the apps, games, and devices can make a parent’s head spin! We call this the “Parent Tech Overwhelm.” By watching the video linked below, Det. Mike with Cyber Safe School will show you how to overcome the overwhelm, keep your child safe, and begin leading your child’s online life in a simple and step-by-step way. The video will introduce you to the Simple Cyber Safety Plan and it has been used by thousands of parents to keep their children safe. To learn the Simple Cyber Safety Plan: #1: Click on this link: https://bit.ly/KYJessCo #2: Watch the video. (approx. 30 minutes) #3: Click on the Survey Link. (it will pop up after you watch the video) #4: Fill out the Survey. Watch the video (just 1 time this week) to have safer kids tonight before the challenge ends Monday!

Families, here is a wonderful afterschool activity for our students. See the flyer for details of how to sign up.

Congrats to Meliena Shuler on winning a Starbucks gift card! She was entered into the drawing for completing the online Cyber Safe challenge! We will have another drawing on Monday. Classrooms can also win a popcorn party and a visit from our therapy dog Honey! Help your student's classroom by following steps below to complete the challenge. To complete the challenge… #1: Click on this link: https://bit.ly/KYJessCo #2: Watch the video. (approx. 30 minutes) #3: Click on the Survey Link. (it will pop up after you watch the video) #4: Fill out the Survey. Watch the video (just 1 time this week) and grab your chance at prizes!

Families, Help your students classroom win a popcorn party and visit from our Therapy dog Honey! By completing the 3-Secrets to a Cyber Safe Child challenge, you will know how social media and gaming affects your child's mental health. You can save your child's future and their mental health. #1: Click on this link: https://bit.ly/KYJessCo #2: Watch the video. (approx. 30 minutes) #3: Click on the Survey Link. (it will pop up after you watch the video) #4: Fill out the Survey. Keep your child and their mental health safe by watching this short video (just 1 time this week).

Families- Have you completed the 3-Secrets to a Cyber Safe Child Challenge yet this week? Det. Mike from Cyber Safe School will take two decades of experience investigating Internet Crimes Against Children to help parents & guardians like you understand the exact and current dangers our children face anytime they log-in. While watching this short video, you will learn about the newest and most dangerous type of predators and know exactly how to make sure your child knows how to avoid falling for their tricks. To complete the challenge… #1: Click on this link: https://bit.ly/KYJessCo #2: Watch the video. (approx. 30 minutes) #3: Click on the Survey Link. (it will pop up after you watch the video) #4: Fill out the Survey. Watch the video (just 1 time this week) and grab your chance at prizes!

Families- Tonight’s the night! Join us with Detective Mike Lemon to learn how to protect your child from online predators, bullies, and their own mistakes. Even if you have not registered, we would love for you to come to EJHS at 6pm to discover how to keep your child safe! Regardless of your child’s age, you will learn important information to help you as your parent in this digital world. Don’t forget to take 30 minutes to complete the 3-Secrets to a Cyber Safe Child Challenge this week! After watching the video, be sure to complete the survey link so you are entered for a chance to win prizes! #1: Click on this link: https://bit.ly/KYJessCo #2: Watch the video. (approx. 30 minutes) #3: Click on the Survey Link. (it will pop up after you watch the video) #4: Fill out the Survey.

Families- We have partnered with Cyber Safe School to help you keep your kids safe when they are online, while also having the chance to win great prizes! All you have to do is watch a quick video just 1 time anytime in this challenge week to be entered to win prizes! We call it the 3-Secrets to a Cyber Safe Child Challenge…This challenge starts today and ends on Monday, January 27th at Midnight. To participate in the challenge and to have the chance to win prizes, please follow these steps: #1: Click on this link: https://bit.ly/KYJessCo #2: Watch the video. (approx. 30 minutes) #3: Click on the Survey Link. (it will pop up after you watch the video) #4: Fill out the Survey.

🎉 Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day! 🎉 Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a leader who dreamed of a world filled with kindness, fairness, and equality. 🌍💙 👉 What’s your dream to make the world a better place? Post a picture of a sign or drawing of your dream with us in the comments! Let's inspire each other...get ready, set, POST!!