Jackson School News
October, 2017
STEAM
- Gardening
- Coding
- Additional robotics teams
- Destination Imagination
- Other STEAM-related skills you have that you can share with students
Please contact Julie McClain for more information and to volunteer. Mcclaiju@hsd.k12.or.us
Recess Clothing
Since there is so much rain in NW Oregon, we try to have recess rain or shine! We do have an under cover area, but it is inevitable that someone will run through a puddle or decide the temptation of the new playground is worth getting wet. Umbrellas are not conducive to recess play, so they will stay inside.
If you do not want your child to go out to recess, please send notes. Otherwise, please send appropriate layers and a change of socks for that backpack.
Parent Ambassadors
Sarah Crane, Principal, cranesa@hsd.k12.or.us
Sarah Day, Counselor, days@hsd.k12.or.us
Counselor Corner
Brand new website about Washington County parenting resources:
http://parentingtogetherwc.org
As of Sept. 1, 2017, Oregon Zoo is offering discounted admission for Oregon and Washington individuals and families who qualify for a variety of income assistance programs.
http://www.oregonzoo.org/zoo-all
See below for info on “Girls Today”, an annual one-day conference for girls (12-15 years old) on the Pacific University campus on Oct 13, a “no school” day. $10!
Register online:
https://www.pacificu.edu/about-us/events/camps-conferences-workshops/girls-today-conference
Did you know you can get FREE training to help individuals in crisis? Visit gettrainedtohelp.com for more information.
Items Requested
We are looking for gently used clothing and items, any elementary ages:
-Jackets/coats with different fasteners such as zippers, buttons, velcro and snaps
-shirts with buttons
-socks, scarves,gloves, hats
-backpacks
-shoes with ties
-containers with different lids (snap ons, screw ons, push/pull)
Right Brain
Learn more about the Right Brain Initiative!
17-18 Jackson PTA Board
President & Co President: Kerry Stock and Amy Meiers presidentjacksonpta@gmail.com
Vice President: Mindi Forrest vpresidentjacksonpta@gmail.com
Treasurer Tricia Fanning treasurerjacksonpta@gmail.com
Secretary: Sara Tanz secretaryjacksonpta@gmail.com
NEEDS
Please use your skill set to help the Jackson students!
*Fall Fest Volunteers
*Auction Committee Members
*Spring Fling Chair & Committee Members (this event was cancelled last year without a chair or committee)
*Volunteers for fun run, movie night, bingo night, and more!
Please email presidentjacksonpta@gmail.com if you want to volunteer. If sending an email is not an option, text or call 503-475-1769, or leave a note for the PTA in the mailbox at the school.
SERVICES OFFERED FOR TALENTED AND GIFTED (TAG) STUDENTS
Parents are welcome to refer their child for services designed for students identified as talented and gifted. Students who score at or above the 97th percentile on a nationally standardized, norm-referenced test of overall reading or math or on a mental abilities test, and have other confirming evidence that they learn at a rapid rate and advanced level, are identified as TAG students. With parent input, individual plans are made to adjust the rate and level of the student’s instruction to meet his or her specific needs.
If you think your child may qualify for TAG services, and want information about the referral and identification process, please contact Allison Combs, Dean of Students/TAG Coordinator: cameram@hsd.k12.or.us.
Servicios para Estudiantes Talentosos y Dotados (TAG) Los padres son bienvenidos a recomendar a su hijo/a a los servicios diseñados para estudiantes identificados como TAG. Estudiantes cuales sacan más del 97 porciento en una prueba de logro nacionalmente Regularizada, o en habilidades mentales prueban y tienen otra evidencia confirmando que ellos aprenden a una proporción rápida, se identifica como TAG. Con las sugerencias del padre, se hacen planes individuales para ajustar la proporción y nivelar dela instrucción del estudiantes para satisfacer sus necesidades específicas.
Si usted piensa que su niño puede calificar para los servicios del TAG, y quiere información sobre la referencia y el proceso del resguardo, por favor en contacto a Allison Combs: cameram@hsd.k12.or.us, Directora o Witch Hazel & Orenco, Enlace del programa TAG.
Attendance Matters!
Unexcused absences include vacations, colds, and fatigue.
Remember, school starts at 7:50!
Want more information?
Principal coffee chats - First THURSDAY of each month (note change from last year)
Check the school website for live Twitter feed, announcements, calendar of events, school flyers, videos, and more!
Email: cranesa@hsd.k12.or.us
Website: www.schools.hsd.k12.or.us/Jackson/home
Location: 675 NE Estate Dr, Hillsboro, OR, United States
Phone: 503-844-1670
Twitter: @JKESprincipal
Jackson School Mission
At Jackson, we are a family community which embraces a tradition of excellence that fosters emotional, social, and academic growth in a culture where everyone is happy, welcomed, included, and challenged.