Weekly Update
Jackson Jetliner Week of 01/23/2020
Announcements
At A Glance
* 4/5 Music Concert
* Glow Party at Jackson
*Cards for a Cause Fundraiser
*Jackson Enrichment Class Instructor Registration
* Orange Leaf fundraiser
*Jackson Skate nigh Friday Feb. 28th
Jackson 4/5 Music Concert
Thursday, Jan 23, 2020, 06:30 PM
Taft Middle School, E Avenue Northwest, Cedar Rapids, IA, USA
Enrichment Volunteers Needed!
Friday, March 6th, 6-8pm
We are looking for volunteers to share their hobbies, special interests and talents with students and have some fun!
Who:
Parents, grandparents, neighbors & teachers who would be willing to teach OR assist a class.
You are welcome to co-teach with a friend or spouse! Middle and high school students are also welcome to co-teach with you.
All volunteers need to have a background check (the yellow card, good for the school year).
What:
We need 10 classes to accommodate around 140 students, (12-17 volunteers)
Classes do not have to be elaborate, keep it fun and simple and share what you love!
There is a small budget to buy supplies or we can help you round up supplies
You decided # of students, ages and activities you want in the class.
Here are some examples of enrichment classes that have been offered in the past:
Foreign Language, Cooking/Baking, Knitting, Science, STEM, Art, Puppets & Plays, Board Games, Sewing, LEGO League, Running Club, Zumba, Crafts, Outdoor Adventure, Sports, Gardening, Cheer, Book Club, Jewelry Making, Earth Day/Going Green, Healthy Eating, Engineering competition, Clay.
If interested please email the coordinator below (you do not need to know exactly what you are doing). We need all volunteers signed up by Friday Feb 2 so we have time to assign students.
Questions or to sign up - Emmaly at fenren03@gmail.com or 319-431-0103
Counseling Corner
Helpers loading stuffed animals
additional loading
Group of volunteers
Jackson Skate Night at the Ice Arena
Orange Leaf Fundraiser on January 23rd, March 10th and April 2nd
Easy Fundraising - SCRIP
Box Tops
Volunteer Registration
Steps to sign up to volunteer at Jackson Elementary:
Click on this link: https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/MTE5OTplbi1VUw==
Fill out the Application completely, with your legal name
You are able to select schools that you would like to volunteer at - include any/all buildings that you will be a volunteer in/with
You will receive an email to confirm you access to Raptor - please set up your online portal at that time
The next time you arrive at Jackson - have your ID scanned to finalize your information in the system. Then you no longer need your ID as everything will remain on file.
Be sure to check-in and check out with the office when coming and going as a volunteer.
Through your portal, you are able to log any at-home volunteer hours at your convenience.
Contact amberdawnblomme@hotmail.com if you have any questions. THANK YOU!