
🌟There's a few spots still left! 🌟Please join us for our Family Dinner on Monday, March 31st!! This FREE event is open to all Jessamine County families with with a child ages birth through kindergarten. Reservations are required and space is limited. https://tinyurl.com/3kttake5


Congrats to Ms. Chance's classroom for getting 20 days of perfect attendance. They celebrated by getting to pick something out of Ms. Debbie's Prize Cart.


Families, we know that yesterday's lockdown may have created lots of feelings for parents and students. We just wanted to share this article about how to support students after a lockdown. Please reach out to the JELV Counselors Heather Kidd or Stephanie Taylor if you have any other questions.
https://parents-together.org/this-is-not-a-drill-how-to-support-kids-after-a-lockdown-and-everyones-safe/

📢🎶 JELV Kindergarten Families, it's showtime! 🎶🐼🌙
Join us for The Panda and the Moon Musical on March 26 & 27! 🌟 Your little stars have been working so hard, and we can’t wait for you to see their amazing performance!
📅 Check the attached image for your child's performance date, time, and what color to wear.
We can’t wait to see you there! 🎭✨
#JELVKindergarten #PandaAndTheMoon #LittleStarsOnStage


JELV recently recognized some very special staff members for exemplifying the 3 anchors of JELV's mission: High Quality Instruction, School Culture & Climate, and Family Engagement.
Nicci Turner, Jessie Snyder, and Katy Frederick received the Highly Effective Teaching & Learning Award for their dedication to inspiring & empowering students to reach their fullest potential. 📚✨
Peyton Alcott and Kim Barnhardt received the School Culture & Climate Award for fostering an environment of growth, kindness, and community spirit, where every student and staff member feels valued and respected. 🤝💖
Lori Barkley & Stephanie Whitaker received the Family Engagement Award for building strong meaningful partnerships with families, strengthening the connection between home & school. 🏡📘
Please join us in congratulating these extraordinary staff members for their contributions to our school community!




Join us in congratulating Hailey Bramel, JELV’s Teacher of the Year, and Lisa Smith, JELV’s Classified Staff of the Year! 🎉👏
Hailey is an amazing collaborator inside and outside the classroom. Lisa goes above and beyond to make learning fun and engaging for students.
We are so grateful for them and the incredible positive impact they have on student learning, as well as JELV's culture and climate! 💙📚



Congrats to Ms. Steven's classroom for getting 20 days of perfect attendance. They celebrated by getting to pick something out of Ms. Debbie's Prize Cart.


Part of our mission as JCS students is to be Connected Citizens. As a community service project, Ms. Turner’s class has chosen to support the Jessamine County Animal Shelter.🐾 They are collecting much-needed items from the shelter’s wish list to help provide comfort and care to animals in need.
Want to lend a paw? 🐶🐱 Simply send in an item from the wish list (pictured) with your student in their backpack or drop it off at the JELV front office.
📅 Donations will be accepted until Thursday, April 3, 2025.
Thank you for your kindness and generosity! 💙



Join us for Touch A Truck Saturday, April 26th. Food will be available for purchase, but otherwise this is a FREE event. There will also be several drawings for giveaways valued at $100 each! Registration is required to be entered to win giveaways.


Please join us for our Family Dinner on Monday, March 31st!! This event is open to all Jessamine County families with with a child ages birth through kindergarten.
Reservations are required and space is limited.
https://tinyurl.com/3kttake5


Picture Days Are This Week!
📸 Picture Days:
🗓 Wednesday, March 12th & Thursday, March 13th
Check the Picture Day Schedule image to see when your student’s photo will be taken.
❗ No make-up day will be available.
Important Notes:
✔️ Students will bring home a personalized order sheet at the end of their picture day.
✔️ Photo proofs will be available online within 3 business days.
✔️ Orders must be placed online at www.mylexpix.com.
🚫 Orders will not be accepted at JELV.


Who wants🆓dinner? Join us on Monday, March 31st! Reservations are required and space is limited! 🌟Not a Village family yet? No worries! This event is open to all Jessamine county families with a child age infant- kindergarten, including current and potential JELV students.


Congrats to Ms. Brown's classroom for getting 20 days of perfect attendance. They celebrated by getting to pick something out of Ms. Debbie's Prize Cart.


📚Read Across America Week at JELV! 📚
Join us next week, March 3-7, as we celebrate the joy of reading with a fun-filled spirit week! Check out our themed days and dress up to show your love for books! Make sure to check back regularly next week to see lots of fun pics & posts celebrating this special week!


🏆 Nominate a JELV Classified Staff Member! 🏆
Our amazing classified staff members—instructional assistants, custodial staff, cafeteria staff, secretarial staff, and Family Resource Center staff—work hard every day to support our students and school. Now, it's time to recognize one of them as JELV's Classified Staff of the Year!
We’d love for our families to help us celebrate these incredible individuals by submitting a nomination! If a staff member has made a difference for your child or family, take a moment to share your appreciation.
📌 Submit your nomination here: https://shorturl.at/3jPxD
📅 Deadline: Monday March 3, 2025
Thank you for helping us honor the hardworking staff who make JELV such a wonderful place! ❤️


🚍 Fill the Bus with Donations! 🚍
Families in Pikeville need our help after devastating floods. Let’s come together and fill the bus with essential donations!
📅 Deadline: This Friday, February 28th
📍 Drop-off Location: JELV or any Jessamine County School
Every contribution makes a difference. Thank you for your generosity and support!


2025-26 PreK & Kindergarten Registration Packets will be available at JELV. You can pick up a packet at your convenience from the Registration Cabinet located outside JELV’s Main Entrance. Registration directions will be listed on the packet. Completed registration packet may be dropped off at JELV any school day between 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Beginning June 2nd Summer Hours will be Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Note for Wilmore School District Families: Packets are available for pick up at Wilmore Elementary. Please submit the completed Kindergarten packet to Wilmore Elementary School instead of JELV.


Congrats to Ms. Jones' classroom for getting 20 days of perfect attendance. They celebrated by getting to pick something out of Ms. Debbie's Prize Cart.


📢🎶 Calling all JELV Kindergarten families! 🎶🐼🌙
Join us for the Panda and the Moon Musical on March 26 & 27! 🌟 Your little stars have been working hard and we can't wait to share this performance with you.
📅 Your child's teacher will send you their assigned date and time—stay tuned!
See you there! 🎭✨


Save the Date! Picture Day is Coming!
We’re excited to partner with Holifield Photography to provide spring & class pictures!
📸 Picture Days:
🗓 Wednesday, March 12th & Thursday, March 13th
Check the Picture Day Schedule image to see when your student’s photo will be taken.
❗ No make-up day will be available.
Important Notes:
✔️ Students will bring home a personalized order sheet at the end of their picture day.
✔️ Photo proofs will be available online within 3 business days.
✔️ Orders must be placed online at www.mylexpix.com.
🚫 Orders will not be accepted at JELV.
