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District E-Newsletter, February 2025
Welcome to @Alder, the monthly e-newsletter provided by the Jonathan Alder Local School district. Each month readers will be able to see highlights from all five school buildings, as well as messages from the superintendent, announcements, and upcoming dates of significance.
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To Jonathan Alder Students and Families:
Earlier this week, all families and staff members should have received communication regarding the 18-month process of the district's facilities master plan. We encourage everyone to review the process and click the "Facilities Master Plan Update" image above for additional information.
We are committed to keeping you informed and involved every step of the way as we shape the future of our District together.
In Gratitude,
James Miller Ed.D.
Superintendent
Jonathan Alder Local School District
Learn the Facts: JA's May 2025 Bond Issue
Click the image above to visit the district's Bond Information Web Page. The figures below are from a November 2024 enrollment study conducted by Woolpert, Enrollment Projection Specialists
Carla Quick
Becky Krall
Director of Student Services
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Nicole Schrock
Director of Instructional Technology
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News From Across the District
Project-Based Learning with the Living Plant Wall
Growing minds in the Junior High library and plants too! Eighth grade enrichment students dig in to design a vertical living plant wall in the Junior High library!
BizTown for Canaan 5th Graders
Fifth grade students at Canaan Middle School recently embarked on a remarkable learning experience at Junior Achievement's BizTown!
Thinking "Big" Through Greek Mythology with 9th Grade English Students
Students in Mrs. Lorenz's English 9 class practiced their problem-solving, communication, and creative thinking skills in the Think Big Space to build a boat that would better survive the trials Odysseus faced in "The Odyssey."
PCES 2nd Graders Conduct Biography Walk
Second grade students at Plain City Elementary recently completed an engaging project on famous people, based on their personal interests, from Simone Biles to George Washington!
Monroe Celebrates 100 Days of School
February 6th marked the 100th Day of School for the 2024-25 school year. At Monroe Elementary, to celebrate, classrooms were filled with fun, creative activities all centered around the number 100.
Need to Know
Getting Ready for Kindergarten
We are thrilled to prepare for the arrival of the Pioneers Class of 2038! If you have a child who will be 5 years old on or before August 1, 2025, they will be eligible to join our kindergarten program for the 2025-2026 school year. Registration opens Tuesday, February 25th.
Future Ready Community Connections
Help us highlight different career paths for students!
Date Set for Gifted Services Informational Night
We invite you to join us for an informational meeting in the library at Jonathan Alder High School on Wednesday, February 26, starting at 6:30pm.
Pioneer Health Minute
Check out this month's Pioneer Health Minute Newsletter!
School Breakfast Facts
A great breakfast program is offered in the cafeteria every school day except on delay days! Click the link below for five good reasons to encourage your child to try it!
Help Us Support Our Veterans!
If you, a family member, or someone you know is an active or military veteran, we encourage you to fill out our JA Military Alumni form by clicking the image above.
You can also learn more about Jonathan Alder High School's Purple Star designation by visiting our Military Family Resources webpage.
If you have any additional questions, or images you would like to share, please email Tyler Jester, JALSD Communications Coordinator, at jesterty@japioneers.org.
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