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Week of 10-12-20
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October A/B Day Calendar Update
The October 2020 A/B Day calendar has been updated to reflect the October 30 non-attendance day. October 30 is now a Remote Planning day for staff to prepare for a return to in-person learning. Please use the link below to access the updated October A/B Day calendar.
Updated October 2020 A/B Calendar
- Advisory begins daily at 8:30 a.m.
- This Wednesday, October 14, is an Early Dismissal Day
Health & Immunization Forms
Health and immunization forms for all 6th grade students, as well as new 7th/8th grade students enrolling from out of state, must be received by October 15, 2020 in order to avoid State school exclusion requirements. Dental forms must be received by May 15, 2021. Health Examinations and Immunizations information can be accessed on the District website or by clicking here. If you have not had a chance to drop off your child’s health and immunization forms, you can share forms with our Health office using one of the options listed below:
Email: alanda@d45.org
Drop forms off, at any time, using the secure school drop box located outside the main office entrance Door #1.
October Spirit Days
Messages from our Jackson PTA
Our spirit wear store closes October 14! Check out and order the newest Jackson spirit wear. You can access the online store by visiting this link. Don't miss out on our latest styles and a new JMS face mask!
Fall Fundraiser
Fall Fundraiser Mrs. Field's order forms available at Door #1. Magazine & gift item fundraising can be done online (order forms haven't arrived yet)
PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Here are the links to set up your child's fundraising stores. The first link is for magazines/items and the second link is for Mrs. Field's. Be sure to set up *YOUR* link (*DO NOT* forward the links below to family & friends).
Go to www.gaschoolstore.com
Our NEW School Online ID 456426
Easy pay with credit cards.
1. Go to https://mrsfieldsfundraising.com/onlineordering/
2. Click on the blue “Register” Seller box
3. Enter your School/Group ID # 43578
4. Share with family and friends, pay online, and products will ship to the group delivery (no home delivery).
Yearbook
Yearbook sales have started! Now is your chance to give your children priceless memories of their own. Click this link to be taken directly to the Jackson yearbook page. Click here for the yearbook photo submission link.
PTA Membership
Click here to sign up and join the Jackson Middle School PTA. Membership has its benefits! Please note that all officers & committee chairs *must* be members and only members can vote. If you are thinking of getting involved or have some great ideas for this school year, JOIN NOW! Stay involved and receive information about upcoming PTA events.
Next PTA Meeting
Our next PTA meeting will be held virtually on October 15 at 6:15 p.m. Contact Laurie LoCoco at laurie4lou@yahoo.com with any questions or ideas. A link for the meeting will be shared prior to the meeting date.
Student Academic Support Period
Curbside Book Pickup
Technology Support
If your child experiences any technology-related issues, please contact his/her Advisory teacher first. If your child’s Advisory teacher is unable to resolve the technology issue, he/she will direct you to our District Technology Department for further assistance. You can use one of the support options listed below to communicate with the District Technology Department.
- Email: support@d45.org
- Call: 630-516-7575
- Text: 630-454-7745
When you have a chance, check out the Technology Supports page on the District 45 Return to School website. This page contains helpful information for families. Some topics include: Troubleshooting Tips, Chromebook Menu Buttons, How Students Use Google Chat to Communicate with Teachers, and much more.
Attendance
PowerSchool Parent Portal
PowerSchool is a proactive communication tool parents/guardians can use to stay informed about their child’s academic and work habits progress in school. Please click on this PowerSchool Parent/Guardian Quick Guide link for more information about how to navigate the PowerSchool portal. There is a mobile app version of the PowerSchool Portal for families. The interface of the mobile app is slightly different from the web version. If you experience any difficulties accessing PowerSchool, please email Mrs. Aparicio, the secretary who oversees PowerSchool for our Jackson families. Her email address is vaparicio@d45.org.
District Meal Pickup
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced it will be extending its summer meal program. As a result, District 45 meals will be provided free of charge to all children, 18 and under, until December 31, 2020. Grab-n-go lunch and breakfast is available for families to pick up at all District 45 schools every Wednesday between 11:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. You may pick up meals at any District 45 school. Signs are posted at all schools to identify the location for parking and pickup. Face coverings must be worn and social distancing must be practiced for everyone’s health and safety.