James B. Edwards School of Global Leadership

Join our 5th grade Ambassadors in spreading holiday cheer! 🎁 Help us support Neighbors Together provide meal kits for families in need. And don't forget to cast your 'vote' with non-perishable donations in the cafeteria bins for Principal Dorsey's epic Polar Express Day Costume! Let's make this season merry for everyone! 🎅✨

An unforgettable two-day adventure! Our 5th graders navigated the Cypress Gardens swamp on a thrilling boat tour, getting hands-on with reptiles and amphibians, discovering their incredible habitats, and soaking up every bit of knowledge. 🚣‍♂️🐊🌿

Color Run FAQs 🤩

🌈 What does my kid wear to school Friday?
- Kids wear an older uniform shirt - the color run shirt will be given to them in the classroom tomm to go over the shirt they were to school

🌈Where do I go if I’m a Spectator?
- The back gate by the Greenhouse

🌈Where do I go if I’m a Color Run Volunteer?
- The back gate by the Greenhouse

🌈 Where do I go if I’m a Color Run Shepherd?
- the front office

🌈✨ After a vibrant color run, keep the spirit alive at Fatty's Beer Works this Friday night! Mac Daddy's serving up delicious bites, with proceeds backing JBE One. Live music, cold brews, and mac 'n' cheese — all for a great cause! See you there! 🎶🍻

🏆🚀 While our collective goal is within reach, the individual and classroom competitions are gaining momentum! Donations accepted until month's end. Individual prize winners tallied Thursday, 11/16 at 8AM, while top classroom/grade champs will be tallied Friday, 11/17 at 7AM. Keep the spirit alive and let's soar towards success together! 💫📚

🌟 Exciting Update! 🚀 We're on the verge of hitting our school-wide goal of $100,000 in our Capital Campaign! 🎉 Currently at $95,434 and counting. 🙌 Each student's $200 goal matters—every contribution, big or small, fuels our success. 🌈 Plus, even a $1 donation gives your child a shot at the Grand Prize raffle! 🎁 Let's maintain this momentum!

Curious where the funds go? Check out our infographic to discover the incredible impact of our Capital Campaign! 💙

🧥Lost & Found Alert! 🚨 Before Thanksgiving break, dive into our collection of cozy gear and miscellaneous treasures. Explore our collages, find your item number, and claim it via the form in our bio. Let's bring these lost pieces home! 🔍 Check our Lost & Found album if you can't locate your missing item.

JBE Lost & Found Photo Album
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12Sh_hOfVXAZCga5TPot29p_mwQLCxDIN?usp=sharing

JBE Lost & Found Claim Form
https://www.jbeone.org/Open_Forms

🌟 One week countdown! We're $40K away from our $100K goal. Every donation matters, big or small. Students aim for $200, classrooms $4K. Get creative this weekend—lemonade stands, chores, artwork sales! What's your fundraising plan? Have you donated yet? 🤝

First grade students from of are indeed learning to be global leaders, as stated in their school's motto, in this week's continuance of their Magnificent Community creation. Gina Bean, a veteran ECM instructor, continued to spark inquiry and excitement from students as they persevered in learning about important aspects of our community. Such a simple, but powerful, moment took place when the teacher made the decision to have students pause on their creative work to fulfill their civic duty by voting on decisions that would affect their collective artwork. By noticing this as a moment of opportunity, the teacher made the time and space for students to take a hands-on approach to problem solving and employ their civic dispositions (collaboration, empathy, and honesty) while fulfilling their civic responsibilities. This is a wonderful example of the opportunities that can arise naturally within a collaboratively planned Engaged Learning Experience. 🎉😍

🧥❄️ Lost & Found Series: It got cold Edition! We've got an abundance of cozy gear waiting to be reclaimed. Check out the collages, grab your item number, and fill out the claim form in our bio. Let's reunite these pieces with their rightful owners! 🔍 Can't spot your missing item? Head over to our Lost & Found album.

JBE Lost & Found Photo Album
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12Sh_hOfVXAZCga5TPot29p_mwQLCxDIN?usp=sharing

JBE Lost & Found Claim Form
https://www.jbeone.org/Open_Forms

🔴 Don't forget to don red tomorrow for Red Ribbon Week! Let's show our support. 🎈

Congratulations to our October Leaders of the Month! 🤩

🎀 Stereotypical Barbie and Pink Power Suit President Barbie are ready to kick off the Capital Campaign! 💖 The front office staff wishes you a PINK Happy Halloween! 🎃

🔍 Lost and Found Friday Special Edition: New quarter, fresh start! No collages or photos this time, but we have 3 special items awaiting their rightful owners. A necklace pendant, bracelet, and a key. Describe them to claim from Ms. Shoemaker at the front desk! 🗝️💎

Dear JBE Family,

Thank you for embracing our children not only during Down Syndrome Awareness week, but all year long. We are so grateful to be part of a school where ALL children are seen, heard and included. Huge thank you to .c.perry , OT who put together lessons, speakers, and videos for a week of learning. You are a true gift. The JBE community of staff, students and parents is unmatched. Nowhere else are carline parties being thrown to celebrate differences! Our mama hearts are full and although the future is unknown, for now we rest easy knowing our little ones are where they need to be each week with the kindest school community.

With love and thankfulness,
Rebecca Sailor (aka Lucile’s mom) and Meredith Miller (aka Bo’s mom)

🔍 Lost & Found Series: End of Quarter Alert! 🕵️‍♀️ Reconnect with your lost treasures before they find new homes on October 25th. Browse our collages, jot down the item number, and complete the claim form via the link in our bio. Let's reunite these items with their rightful owners! If you don't spot what you're looking for, be sure to explore our Lost & Found album as not all items are featured. Friendly reminder: unclaimed items will be donated next week! 🏠💙

JBE Lost & Found Photo Album
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12Sh_hOfVXAZCga5TPot29p_mwQLCxDIN?usp=sharing

JBE Lost & Found Claim Form
https://www.jbeone.org/Open_Forms

🌟 Join us this FriYAY, Oct 20th, for a morning of celebration! Wear your JBE Down Syndrome T-shirt or yellow/blue shirts. Don't forget CRAZY SOCKS & $1 donation to support DSAL. Kids riding the bus can join the car line dance party too! Let's make it a memorable morning and fantastic cap to a week of inclusion! 🧦💙💛

An incredible day with Trista Kutcher (AKA ) at JBE! She shared her inspiring story with our 3rd-5th graders, answering their thoughtful questions. They even surprised her with some 'Swifty' love and passion! 🥰 Plus, a heartwarming reunion with her elementary school librarian, Ms. Fran. Thank you, Trista, for making our Down Syndrome Awareness week so special! 💙

Save the date! We’ve got dinner covered next Monday 🙌🏻

Embracing diversity and spreading awareness during World Down Syndrome Awareness Week! 💙💛 Let's start meaningful conversations with our students and learn together. Here are some conversation starters to get the dialogue going.

"I hear you are learning about Down Syndrome this week, what have you learned about it?"

"How are those with Down Syndrome different?"

"How are they similar?"

"How should we treat individuals that have Down Syndrome?"

"What are ways that we can show kindness to those that are different from you?"

Together, we can make a difference! 💛💙

🔍🧥 Week 3 of our Lost & Found series is here! 🕵️‍♂️ This time, it's all about JACKETS (with a sprinkle of miscellany)! Dive into the collages, spot your missing piece, and jot down its number. Complete the claim form in our bio for a cozy reunion. Still searching? Explore the JBE Lost and Found album for more discoveries. Let's warm up those cold shoulders! ❄️💙

JBE Lost & Found Photo Album
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12Sh_hOfVXAZCga5TPot29p_mwQLCxDIN?usp=sharing

JBE Lost & Found Claim Form
https://www.jbeone.org/Open_Forms

🍂 Join us at the Fall Festival & Plant Sale Saturday 10/14! Delicious food for a good cause. Part of the proceeds support JBE ONE. Jermaine, a local food truck owner and JBE alum from the 80s, is bringing the flavor! 🥐 (Lunch items available after 11)🍁

Note: All activities are FREE at the festival! The plant and food sales are the only fundraisers.

Bring your friends, family and neighbors for this community event!

🌟 Exciting news for our little readers! 💚 More books on the horizon! Every dollar raised by JBE One makes an impact. Through funds raised we are expanding our collection, bringing fresh stories to our kids. 📚 We're proud of our 'exemplary' status and can't wait to dive into these new adventures! 📖🎉

🏀📆 Get ready for an exciting season! Here's what's in store:

👉 First Day of Tryouts: October 11th at JBE right after school. Make sure to register and submit your consent form by October 10th!

🔁 Some players will have a second shot at Tryouts on October 17th.

📢 Coaching staff decisions will be communicated by October 21st.

🏋️‍♂️ Practices kick off the week of October 23rd, most after school on the court behind JBE.

💪 Teams will practice twice a week until games begin. Don't forget to work on your fundamentals at home!

🏀 Games are expected to start post-Thanksgiving break and go through mid/late February, with a brief holiday break.

🗓️ During game season, expect 1-2 practices per week. Each team aims for 10-12 games (excluding scrimmages/exhibitions).

🏛️ Keep an eye out for occasional practices, scrimmages, and events at Town Hall in Mount Pleasant.

💵 Approximate cost: $100 per student-athlete. Let's make this a memorable season! 🏆🎉

🔍 Lost & Found Series, Volume 2: Miscellaneous Edition! Don't miss out on reuniting with your items. Check out the collages, note down the item number, and fill out the claim form linked in our bio. Let's bring them back to where they belong! Don’t see what you’re missing? Check out our Lost & Found album.🏠💙

JBE Lost & Found Photo Album
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12Sh_hOfVXAZCga5TPot29p_mwQLCxDIN?usp=sharing

JBE Lost & Found Claim Form
https://www.jbeone.org/Open_Forms

🌟Celebrating our outstanding September Leaders of the Month! 🏆 Huge thanks to East Bay Deli for their amazing support! 🙌🏼

🌟 Calling all 5th Grade Parents! 🌟 Egret Leadership Week is officially underway! Our eager 5th graders kicked off the week with an inspiring Leadership Presentation in the Media Center. They were introduced to 5 incredible leadership opportunities exclusive to our "JBE Senior Class":
📰 BEEZ News Team
📚 JBE Yearbook Team
📣 Egret Echo Newsletter Team
🌍 JBE Global Ambassadors
🌿 JBE Green Team
Check your email for detailed program descriptions and application links. Deadline for applications is Sunday, 10/8. Team selections will be announced by Friday, 10/13. Let's empower our young leaders! 💪🌟

🗓️ Save the Date JBE Grands! Join us this Thursday, October 5 at 3:00pm in the JBE Library for an important meeting. Remember to check in at the front desk, show your ID, grab a name tag, and head to the library. Arriving around 2:45, after carpool clears, is ideal. ✂️ Don't forget your scissors if you're up for helping with the plant sale craft booth. Excited to have Ms. Beaman and Assistant Principal Jennifer Simpkins on board as we gear up for Kindergarten Grandparent Day! 🌿

🔍🎒 Launching our weekly Lost & Found series! 🕵️‍♀️ This week: WATER BOTTLES 💧 Dive into the collages, spot your lost companion, and note down its number! Fill out the claim form in our bio to reunite with your hydration sidekick. If you're still on the hunt, check out our JBE Lost and Found album for more treasures. Let's bring them all home! 🏠💙

JBE Lost & Found Photo Album
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12Sh_hOfVXAZCga5TPot29p_mwQLCxDIN?usp=sharing

JBE Lost & Found Claim Form
https://www.jbeone.org/Open_Forms

We are a community! Sharing this for our friends at Whitesides Elementary, as this is one of their families and part of our community. For more information, please visit https://gofund.me/edd38e95 🙏🏻❤️

🎨 Calling all Egret Artists! 🖌️ Dive into our JBE Yearbook Cover Contest with the theme 'WE > me.' Express your creativity through any artistic medium! Submit your masterpiece by Oct 13th. See details below! 📆👇 "

Submit Art via:
• 8x11 Sheet of Paper, unlined, Vertical Orientation
• Email a digital file to [email protected] (include student name, HR, and contact information)

All Entries must include:
• The Theme: WE > me
• Our school: James B Edwards
• The dates: 2023-2024

Tips for a strong entry:
• Not a lot of white space: Fill your drawing with color!
• Make sure text is in bold lettering
• Theme should be clear in your artwork; what does “WE > me” mean to you?
• Keep it neat! Winning artwork shows attention to detail!