Jackson School News
November, 2016
Playground Fund is Up and Running!
Angel Tree
Movie Night
BizTown Volunteers Needed
Emergency Preparedness Training
At October's coffee chat, we had a great discussion about the steps we would take at Jackson in the event of an earthquake. On October 20, our school participated in the Great Oregon Shake Out and we sent home an info sheet and a request for student emergency bags. If you would like to be better trained on emergency preparedness yourself, please go to the CERT website.
No School Days
November 4 (grading day)
November 9 - 11 (conferences and holiday)
November 24 - 25 (holiday)
Love our Big Kid Class Buddies!
Putting the FUN in Fun Run!
Thank you to the Boo Crew for a GREAT Fall Fest!!
Donors Choose Opportunity
District Feedback Requested
What is ESSA?
Cool Resources
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Parent Survey Results
Growth Mindset in Math
by 3rd Grade Teacher, Mary Hall
I have been taking an online Math class from Jo Boaler, a Stanford University mathematics professor these past few months and I have learned so much to share. First, I want to address the mathematical mindsets we share. We have a mistaken belief that there are some people naturally “good at math” and others who are not. We equate memorizing facts and speed with success in math, especially in the early years. I am so surprised to hear these 8-year-olds already saying things like “I’m not good at math” “I don’t like math.” “My brother is good at math, I’m not.” I wonder if this stems from the fact that solving problems and puzzles may feel difficult, or that some people shout out answers more quickly than others.
In fact, brain research tells us that we are really only learning when we struggle, make mistakes and things get hard. We recognize struggle is where learning happens—our brains are growing and we are becoming better mathematicians. Reality is that everyone can learn math, and well!!
Research also tells us that students have a natural sense for problem solving with numbers. When we cultivate that innate problem solving skill, along with rich discourse, and highly engaging visual activities to build a strong sense of number, we are well on our way to developing confident, creative problem solvers. Rather than ask students to memorize facts, algorithms and processes, we are going to cultivate a mindset where everyone has plenty of time to think deeply. We will grow our flexible thinking by looking at a wide variety of solutions.
Out of Sight, Out of Mind
Ever feel like your child or children have difficulty managing time? Have you ever said “We have to go in an hour!” and when it comes time to leave, they are still not dressed, playing a video game or reading a book? Children, especially those who struggle with executive functions, the higher level tools that help us succeed, have trouble understanding the concept of time.
A big reason children may struggle with time management is because it is very hard to “see” time. Time is an invisible abstract concept.
- Help your kids have or strengthen their internal clocks.
Tip 1: Time tools are Critical!!
- Support the brain with external reminders of time and tasks to help working memory by using analog clocks! Place an analog clock anywhere you and your family need to keep track of time. Bathrooms, bedrooms, kitchen, family room etc.
- Digital clocks are great, but they do not show us the passing of time. Digital clocks only show us the present. An analog clock shows us the present, past and future all in one glance!
- An analog clock will show us how long we have been doing something (math homework) and see the future (how long until I have soccer?)
Try out this tool and see how it works to help your family stay on task!
From 50 Tips to Help Students Succeed – Marydee Sklar
16-17 Jackson PTA Board
President & Co President: Kerry Stock and Amy Meiers presidentjacksonpta@gmail.com
Vice President: Curt Proebstel vpresidentjacksonpta@gmail.com
Treasurer and Co Treasurer: Brandalynn Sprinkle and David Linn treasurerjacksonpta@gmail.com
Secretary: Tricia Fanning secretaryjacksonpta@gmail.com
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.
Attendance Matters!
Unexcused absences include vacations, colds, and fatigue.
Want more information?
PTA Big Tent
Principal coffee chats - First Friday monthly 8 AM
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.
Principal Coffee Chat
Friday, Nov 4, 2016, 08:00 AM
Creativity Studio
Picture Retakes
Tuesday, Nov 1, 2016, 08:00 AM
school
PTA Meeting
Tuesday, Nov 1, 2016, 02:30 PM
Jackson Library
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Tuesday, Nov 8, 2016, 04:00 PM
Classrooms, 5/6 in gym or library
City Discussion of Jackson School Road
Wednesday, Nov 9, 2016, 05:00 PM
Jackson Gym
Movie Night
Friday, Nov 18, 2016, 05:30 PM
Gym
ODE at Jackson for feedback on ESSA
Tuesday, Dec 6, 2016, 06:00 PM
Jackson Elementary School, Northeast Estate Drive, Hillsboro, OR, United States
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