Jackson Jetliner
A.K.A. Thursday Folder for 11/1/2018
Notes & Reminders
Cold and flu season is upon us. Just a reminder that any cough drops or cold medicines need to come to the health office. Any over the counter medicines need a doctor note along with parent permission. Cough drops create another layer of concern because they can be a choking hazard. If you have any questions or concerns please let me know.
Jan Schneider, School Nurse
Nick Duffy, Principal
Patty Breja, Health Secretary
No School - Thanksgiving Break
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Upcoming Events
Picture Retake Day
PTA Meeting
FREE Childcare
Running Club
Students can join running club at any time!
Running club is for all kids in grades k-5 and open to all abilities. We will run on Tuesday/Thursday 4-4:40 pm. Please make sure kids have running shoes, water and appropriate clothing as the weather begins to cool down. Parents are expected to pick up promptly. It's not too late to signup. Parents and kids are all welcome to attend as you are able.
We play! We run! We dance! And most of all, we have fun! The key is to move our bodies and enjoy the company of one another!
The last event is the Return of the Turkey Trot 5K on November 10. This race is optional but always a fun event. A big thanks to volunteer Kim Malcolm for heading running club this year. If you have any questions contact her at klmalcolm2001@gmail.com.
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Counselor's Corner
HACAP Accepting Applications for Adopt-A-Family Program
What: Adopt-A-Family, a seasonal holiday assistance program that connects families living in poverty with community donors who are willing to purchase basic needs and food items for families in the Cedar Rapids Metro area administered by the Hawkeye Area Community Action Program.
“The overall mission of the program is to help families provide their kids with the holiday traditions that they otherwise would not be able to afford. The Adopt-A-Family program gives members of our community the chance to leave a local family with a happier, less stressful holiday season.”
Spaces are limited based on the amount of donors HACAP receives. Families who apply for Adopt-A-Family are not automatically guaranteed assistance.
Donors who are looking to support a Cedar Rapids family this holiday season through the Adopt-A-Family program can sign up online by visiting www.hacap.org/adoptafamily. The deadline for donors to be a part of the program is December 18th, 2018.
When: November 1, 2018 – November 21, 2018
Who Qualifies: Families with elementary age children who participate in the Operation BackPack Program or who are currently receiving HACAP services.
Donor Sign-Up: www.hacap.org/adoptafamily
Contact:
HACAP Adopt-A-Family
319-739-1505 | holidays@hacap.org
Rainbow Picture 2018
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Volunteer Opportunities
Jackson Community Service Day Coordinator
In the past, Jackson classes have raked leaves for neighbors around the school and done small projects like a food drive, blankets and other needs for local charities.
Coordinator duties include:
- Passing out flyers to homes between 38th and Wiley
- Contacting homes we helped in the past
- Coordinating class schedules
If interested contact Emmaly at fenren03@gmail.com
Popcorn Fridays
WE NEED YOU!
WHEN: FRIDAYS
TIME: 8:50-11AM
WHERE: JACKSON ELEMENTARY STAFF LOUNGE
Please contact Nicole at nicole.duncantell@gmail.com if you can spare an hour or two this Friday!
Thank you in advance, and I hope to see you there.
Nicole Duncantell
PTA President
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PTA Happenings
Join PTA
It's not to late to become a PTA member! Dues are $15/individual and $25/couple. Check can be dropped off in the office or brought to next PTA meeting.
PTA Meetings are the first Tuesday of every month at 6:00pm (free childcare provided).
Box Top Drawing
Parents, please don't forget to have your child fill a BoxTop form for the new monthly competition we have going on at Jackson.
Your child could win a $5 Orange Leaf gift card!
Forms can be found in front of the office, or you can print your own at home (half page is preferred).
Tape or glue 10 BoxTops on the form and return it in front of the office.
Please make sure your child's name and their teacher's name is on the form so we know who to reward.
The winner will be announced at the end of every month during morning announcements.
Contact jacksonjetspta@gmail.com with any questions about PTA
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Read-A-Thon
The Read-a-thon is officially over.
that’s 1,847 hours and 23 minutes of time spent reading! That’s nearly 76 days, or 7 weeks and 6 days, or just under 2 months of non-stop reading.
Or 280.9 days or 8 months of reading 8 hours per day with no days off. Wow! That is something to be proud of!
Thank you to all the parents and teachers who encouraged their students to read, this would not have happened without your help.
With the help of sponsors of our readers $5,065 was raised which will be used to replace headphones that students need while using computers. We hope to also get some more iPads for use in classrooms.
Individual and class prizes will be awarded at the next all school assembly.
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SCRIP
Scrip is looking for someone to take over the program next school year. Please contact Lori Weber at 319-551-5584 if interested or have any questions.
Scrip orders will be coming home tomorrow.
Next Scrip order is Monday, November 12th.
If you need a gift card before then stop in the office and ask to look in the Cash & Carry Bag. Download the flyer below to see what we have in stock in the bag.
SCRIP is a program where you buy gift cards at face value and a percentage goes back to the school. Fast, convenient and a great way to support Jackson!
SCRIP order forms and info can be found:
http://jackson.cr.k12.ia.us/activities/scrip/
Contact Lori Weber at jacksonptascrip@gmail.com or 551-5584 with any questions about SCRIP
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Virtual Backpack
http://webapps.cr.k12.ia.us/virtualbackpack/FlyerLinks.aspx?school=Jackson
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CONNECT
Jackson Elementary School
Email: jacksonjetspta@gmail.com
Website: jackson.cr.k12.ia.us
Location: 1300 38th Street Northwest, Cedar Rapids, IA, USA
Phone: (319)558-2471
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jackson-Jets-PTA-271549522948999/
Twitter: @Jackjetscrcsd