Jackson Family Weekly Update
April 3, 2022
This Week is National Assistant Principal's Week.
Rescheduled Parent Teacher Conference Date - April 14
ALL 5th Grade All City Choir Concert
The ALL City 5th Grade Choir Performance is a very special event. This Wednesday, April 6, ALL 5th Grade students from all 17 elementary schools in Norman participate in the concert at Lloyd Noble Center at 7:00 PM. A special guest conductor is brought in to conduct the performance. All 5th Grade students will attend the rehearsal on Wednesday during the school day to prepare for the concert that evening.
- Permission Slip Needed: Please return the permission slip for students to attend dress rehearsal on Wednesday. All 5th Grade students at Jackson will attend.
- Student Dress: Students wear All-City T-shirts or a solid yellow T-shirt if a shirt was not able to be ordered. Boys should wear dark slacks or clean jeans free of holes and patches. Girls should wear dark skirts, slacks, leggings, or jeans free of holes and patches. Students should not wear large accessories, such as bows, headbands, necklaces, scarves, or hats.
- Wednesday Evening Performance Details:
Parents provide transportation for students.
Students should arrive between 6:30 – 6:45 p.m. and east. Parents and guests will to ticket trailer for admissions. *Those parents not attending the concert should make arrangements to have their students picked up at the upper east entrance of Lloyd Noble no later than 7:45.
Lloyd Noble is a handicap accessible facility.
Admission - Adults -$5.00 CASH Staff and Students (Preschool - 12th) are free
You can buy tickets online at https://ok-norman-lite.intouchreceipting.com/ Please show your receipt for ticket or email
Please allow extra time for OU personnel to conduct security checks at the entrance (similar to security checks at OU football and basketball games).
No outside food or drink is permitted in Lloyd Noble Center.
Cameras will be permitted.
Pre-K Enrollment Deadline
April 6 - 5th Grade All City Choir at Lloyd Noble Arena - 7:00 PM
April 9 -- Outdoor Classroom Work Day - 10:00 AM
April 11 - 15 - Book Fair
April 12 - All City Art Show
April 14 - Rescheduled Parent Teacher Conferences 5:00 - 8:00 PM
April 14 - Parents Night at the Book Fair 3:00 - 7:30
April 20 - State Testing Begins for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Students
April 29 - No School - Professional Day
COMING SOON:
May 3 - Bicycle Rodeo - Time TBA
May 4 - Bike/Roll to School Day
May 9 - Retirement Celebration for Susan Allgood 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM - Jackson Library
May 10 - Kindergarten Program
May 17 - Honor Choir Performance - 2:00 PM
May 19 - Senior Celebration for former Jackson students who are Seniors this year
May 20 - Super Kids Day
May 24 - 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony
May 25 - 5th Grade Field Trip - Hey Day
May 26 - 5th Grade Picnic - Rotary Park
May 27 - 4th and 5th Grade Talent Show
May 27 - Last Day of School
Stop Finder App Testing
If your child rides bus numbers 5, 7, 13, 19, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31, 44, 54, 56,66, 68, 81 or 93, you have been selected to BETA test an app called Stopfinder. Parents of the listed bus routes were randomly selected and sent an email from the Transfinder Corporation inviting them to subscribe to the Stopfinder app. This app is currently being BETA tested in our district with the anticipation for full release next school year. This app will enable parents to receive text notifications when the bus arrives at their bus stop, school and when the bus leaves the school and arrive at their afternoon stop. Please check your email. If you have not received the email, please check your spam folder or call Transportation Services @ 405-366-5965.
Opportunities for FUN this Summer with NPS Summer Programs
We are excited to announce that NPS is offering 9 different summer programs for K-12 students. The purpose of our summer programs is to extend educational and enrichment opportunities throughout summer to all students.
Each program is designed to meet the diverse needs of students from remediation to enrichment. Our Enrichment and camp sessions also provide students the opportunity to explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) related activities. All summer classes are taught by certified teachers and class sizes are limited.
Listed below are short descriptions for each program along with details such as dates, times, and registration information. If there is a cost for a program and you have a financial need, please reach out to the program principal/director. We do not want program costs to be an obstacle and want all students to have an opportunity to attend!
If you have any questions about our summer programs, please contact the principal or director overseeing the program or hollym@norman.k12.ok.us.
Sincerely,
Holly McKinney
Executive Director of Elementary Student Services and Curriculum
Academics
Elementary Summer School
What: Teachers will teach whole group and small group reading instruction while using the prescribed curriculum. Teachers will also use FAST to progress monitor individual students weekly.
Who: Qualifying K-3rd grade students as well as EL & SPED 4th/5th students
Cost: Free
Dates:
- June 9 - 30
- July 11- 29
- Monday - Friday
Time: 8:00 - 12:00
Where: Kennedy Elementary School
Transportation is provided
Free Breakfast and Lunch Available
Principals: Patty Thomason & Amber Bui
Enrollment: Qualifying students will receive enrollment information from their teacher.
High School Credit Recovery
What: High school students who are behind in credits or need to retake a failed class. Teachers will supervise and facilitate individual tutoring and small group instruction as students use Odysseyware to complete their coursework.
Who: 9th - 12th grade students
Cost: Free
Dates:
- June 6 - July 28
- Monday - Thursday
Time: 8:00 - 12:00
Where: Norman High School
Transportation is provided from Norman North HS to Norman HS
Free Breakfast and Lunch Available
Principal: Paul Tryggestad
Click Here for Enrollment: 2022 High School Credit Recovery Summer Enrollment
ExpandED High School Credit Advancement
What: Students who would like to take high school courses for original credit can enroll in virtual classes. Teachers will teach virtually using Edgenuity curriculum.
Who:
- 7th -8th grade students who have taken prerequisite courses
- 9th - 11th grade students
Cost: $250 per credit per student
- Discounts and scholarships available
- June 6 - July 28
- Online Only
Principal: Kevin Hogan
Click Here for Enrollment: 2022 ExpandED Online High School Credit Advancement Enrollment
Enrichment and Camps
Elementary Enrichment Camp
What: Weekly camp classes that focus on enrichment and hands on activities (STEM, ARTS, Sports/recreation). Teachers will create and submit highly engaging and inspiring lessons for a 1 week (15 hours) unit. Teachers can apply for (1) one or more weeks by submitting multiple units or repeating the same unit.
Who: Currently enrolled K-5th grade students
Cost:
- $20 Registration Fee (Non-Refundable)
- $100 per week/ per student
- Discounts and scholarships available
Weekly Camp Dates:
- June 13 - 17
- June 20 - 24
- June 27 - 30 (4 days)
- July 11 - 15
- July 18 - 22
- July 25 - 29
Time: 12:30 - 4:30 (teachers) 1:00 - 4:00 (students)
Where: Kennedy Elementary School
Free Lunch Available
Principals: Hannah Stinson & Stephanie Lowery
Enrollment Opens the end of March
Middle School Enrichment Camp
What: Weekly camp classes that focus on enrichment and hands on activities (STEM, ARTS, Sports/recreation). Teachers will create and submit highly engaging and inspiring lessons for a 1 week (15 hours) unit. Teachers can apply for (1) one or more weeks by submitting multiple units or repeating the same unit.
Who: Currently enrolled 6th - 8th grade students
Cost:
- $20 Registration Fee (Non-Refundable)
- $100 per week/ per student
- Discounts and scholarships available
Weekly Camp Dates:
- June 13 - 17
- June 20 - 24
- June 27 - 30 (4 days)
- July 11 - 15
- July 18 - 22
- July 25 - 29
Time: 1:00 - 4:00
Free Lunch Available
Where: Irving Middle School
Principals: Julia Prise & Jamie Rentzel
Enrollment Opens the end of March
Camp Invention
What: Camp Invention® is a nationwide grades 1-6 STEM program providing creative, open-ended learning opportunities. This hands-on experience aligns to standards. The lesson plans and materials are supplied to teachers in advance. Click here for informational flyer and discounts.
Who: Students currently enrolled in 1st - 6th grades
Cost: $255 (before discount)
Date: July 5 - 8 (4 days)
Time: 8:00 - 4:00
Location: Kennedy Elementary
Free Breakfast and Lunch Available
Director: Erin Carpenter
Click Here to Register: INVENT.ORG/CAMP
Invention Project
What: The Invention Project® is a nationwide program that provides a series of Innovation Exploration KitsTM that delivers the fun of Camp Invention®, elevated for 7th to 9th graders. Innovators will learn the value of perseverance and build goal-setting skills as they complete each exciting challenge. Click here for an Informational flyer.
Who: Students currently enrolled in 7th - 9th grades
Cost: $220 per student
Date: July 5 - 8 (4 days)
Time: 9:00 - 3:00
Free Breakfast and Lunch Available
Location: Irving Middle School
Director: Jeff Patterson
Click Here to Register: INVENT.ORG/CAMP
Special Education
Elementary Extended School Year (ESY)
What: Special services are provided to students who need extended educational services as stated in their IEP.
Who: PK - 5th grade Special Education students who have an identified summer need
Cost: Free
Dates:
- June 14 - 30
- July 12 - 28
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Time: 8:00 - 12:00
Location: Kennedy Elementary School
Transportation is provided
Free Breakfast and Lunch Available
Director: Erin Crimmins
Enrollment: Qualifying students will receive enrollment information from their special education teacher.
Jackson Elementary School
Email: jcliburn@norman.k12.ok.us
Website: www.normanpublicschools.org/jackson
Location: 520 Wylie Road, Norman, OK, USA
Phone: 405-366-5884
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacksonelementarynormanok