Jackson Jetliner
A.K.A. Thursday Folder for 10/25/2018
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
Rainbow Day, Tuesday, Oct 30th
(As close as possible)
Preschool/ Kindergarten = Purple
1st= Blue
2nd = Green
3rd= Yellow
4th = Orange
5th = Red
As part of our PBIS ticket award celebration, all students will assemble on our playground hill for a picture in the shape of a rainbow, with students grouped by grade level and wearing their corresponding color.
Spirit Wear
Spirit Wear has been extended another week, please see attached order form. Orders are Due Friday, October 26.
We have been told that the youth sweatshirts are running small, please keep that in mind!
If you have any questions, please let me know!
Thanks!
Amy Blomquist
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Upcoming Events
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.
Time to submit your Box Tops!
Jackson Book Fair
Tuesday, Oct 23 - Friday, Oct 26
Sales will run before & after school, as well as during conference night on Tuesday
Before School: 8:00-8:45am
After School: 3:50-4:30pm
Tuesday Conference:4:30-8:00pm
Trunk or Treat
Join us on the school playground for some candy and fun.
We will line the cars up in a large circle on the school playground with the trunks facing out. You can decorate your trunk with just a bucket of treats or with a lot of Halloween decor. It doesn’t need to be elaborate to participate.
This is a great time for the kids to show off their Halloween costumes with their friends and have fun.
Check out the Playground pdf to get a better idea of the setup.
If you are a late rsvp please text me at 319-551-5584.
Thursday, Oct 25, 2018, 06:00 PM
Jackson Playground
Halloween Parade of Costumes
Students will change into costumes and parade outside on school grounds, or if weather doesn't cooperate, throughout the school. Parents are welcome to come watch the parade.
ALL costumes must be school appropriate. No scary (blood and gore) or weapon driven costumes. Also please, no hair color, or extreme make-up. All students will be changing into costumes at the same time, so costumes that can be slipped on over the clothes they wear to school, would be greatly appreciated.
Classroom Parties may happen before the parade.
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Councelor'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
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Volunteer Opportunities
Hearing Screening - Oct 29
Shifts: 9-11, 11-1, 1-3
Questions? Amber at amberdawnblomme@hotmail.com
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 by 10/25
Popcorn Fridays
We are in need of your time this Friday, from 8:50am - noon.
Right now we only have 2-3 volunteers working the popcorn machine, collecting bins from classrooms, delivering popcorn, as well as collecting monies coming in, 5 to 6 would be ideal.
We need a team to make it work. It is easy work and will be done earlier than noon if we have more help.
Thank you in advance, and I hope to see you there.
Nicole Duncantell
PTA President
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America Reads Readers
Classes with times who still need readers are below. If you are interested or know someone in the community who would like to come read contact Emmaly at fenren03@gmail.com with class and time.
Here are times when other classes are available:
Rubocki – avoid 11:15 to 12:15 and 1:35 – 2
Meyers – open
Krystofiak – 9:30 to 11:30
Eiles – 9:00
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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
How can you help?
By creating and sharing your student's Read-A-Thon page with family and friends, and by donating.
If you would like to donate to a reader or directly to the school, use the link below.
Funds raised go towards new headphones and iPads for classroom use.
If we raise $20,000 students can duct tape Mr. Duffy to the wall!!!
If your generosity gets us to $50,000 Mr. Duffy will shave his head!!!
https://www.read-a-thon.com/school/Jackson-Elementary-PTA_21918
Thank you!
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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, October 29th.
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