JAGUAR SPOTS
Esther Jackson Elementary - February 25, 2021
PRE-K LOTTERY PRE-REGISTRATION INFORMATION
LOTTERY REGISTRATION LINK (DEADLINE: MARCH 19)
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE PRE-K LOTTERY?
- Children turning 4 years old by September 1, 2021
- Children living within the Fulton County School Zone
WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR LOTTERY?
- Official Proof of Birth (Certified, Government issued)
- Proof of Residency (2 are required)
- Parent/Guardian Identification
OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- Current Immunization Certificate (FORM 3231)
- Current Eye, Ear, Dental, Nutrition Examination Certificate (FORM 3300)
- Social Security Card or Waiver
Registration must be complete to confirm your space in the program.
LOTTERY INFORMATION
Esther Jackson Elementary
1400 Martin Rd. Roswell, GA 30076
470-254-5290
March 30, 2021
9:00am
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - HERO SQUAD
Help Represent EJ at GREAT SCHOOLS!
PTA NEEDS FUNDS
Donate or join PTA today at EJEfamily.com/shop
PTA needs funds! We’re not gonna lie!
And here’s what we need and why
Our goal is $4000 by the end of the school year from our community.
Why?
- For an amazing Teacher Appreciation Week in May THEY DESERVE SO MUCH!
- To celebrate our 5th graders and send them off in style
- To help support our teachers for class End of Year Parties
- And extra money will be used to spoil our teachers further.
We hope to have a fundraiser in March but that takes time, raffle donations and volunteers and you know we are all stretched thin.
Donate or join PTA today at EJEfamily.com/shop
Important: Please reach out if you would like to be on the PTA board next year. We need your help!
Contact us on our Facebook page messages: https://m.facebook.com/EstherJacksonElementaryPTA/ or estherjacksonpta@gmail.com
Donate or join PTA today at EJEfamily.com/shop
Send cash or check payable EJE PTA to the school front desk in an envelope sealed either via mail or with your child.
Or contact estherjacksonpta@gmail.com and we can work with you.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE READING BOWL TEAM
A huge congratulations to our EJ Reading Bowl Team and their leaders, Ms. Al-Amin, Ms Williamson & Ms Read, for fourth place in our county competition.
This group of students has amazed and inspired us as they read, discussed, and developed questions for 10 books in the middle of a pandemic.
Congratulations again to our awesome team!
FCS Sesquicentennial Celebration
FCS is Hiring!
Fulton County Schools is now hiring for:
- Custodians
- Food Service Workers
- Bus Drivers
- Maintenance Mechanics
Text "FCSJOBS" to 77948 or click here to apply today!
Holcomb Bridge Middle School PRESENTS …..
Rising 6th Grade Parent Night
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
5:30 pm - Virtual Event
*We welcome all parents of rising 6th graders to attend this orientation. We will provide information on the middle school transition and our curriculum, counseling department, and our 6th grade community. This is a great start to your child’s 2021-2022 middle school year!!*
If you have any questions, please contact Hannah Milligan, 6th grade counselor,
470-254-8425
We look forward to meeting you!
All Parents and Families Save the Date for Parent University in March
Math, Literacy & Technology Parent University: 3 MORE Reading Strategies that Support Problem Solving Skills in Math
Thursday, March 4th at 4pm
The 3 strategies are: determining the importance, synthesizing information, and monitoring comprehension. We will discuss what each of those skills are and what they look like in terms of reading and math.
2021-2022 and 2022-2023 School Year Calendars
Last month the School Board adopted calendars for the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school years. Monday, August 9, will be the first day of school for 2021-22, with the last day being May 26, the Thursday before Memorial Day.
Similarly, the first day of school for 2022-23 will be August 8 and the last day is May 25. Both calendars have dedicated time off for students and staff, including a week for Thanksgiving Break, two weeks for Winter Break, and one week for Spring Break.
The approved calendars can be viewed here: 2021-2022 and 2022-2023.
School Governance Council (SGC) Elections
It is time for the election of new members to our School Governance Council. The School Governance Council has both parent/guardian and teacher positions open for election. Parents or guardians of students who will be attending our school during both the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school years are eligible to run for the parent/guardian SGC positions. Our School Governance Council (SGC) plays a critical role in the success of our school. The SGC works with school leadership and the community to help determine the long-term direction of the school, design innovative solutions to increase academic achievement, and serve as school ambassadors to the local community.
Specifically, the School Governance Council has the following powers:
- Create, approve, and monitor the implementation of the school strategic plan
- Manage the Request for Flexibility process
- Approve the annual budget recommendations and related allocations
- Participate in the hiring of the principal, in the case of a vacancy
- Provide annual feedback to the Area Superintendent on principal performance
If you are interested in running for a position on the School Governance Council, please complete and submit a Parent/Guardian Candidate Declaration Form. Click here to access the form. We are very excited about the work and value-add of our SGC. We hope that you will consider running for a position! The Candidate Declaration period ends February 26th and voting in the SGC occurs from March 17th - 24th. In the meantime, if you would like more information about the charter system or SGC elections visit the Charter System Website.
School Tours
Remote and Face to Face Learning Contract
Click here to access the 2020-2021 Semester 2 Learning Contract.
Parent (Student) COVID-19 Reporting Portal
Submit a COVID-19 Report to the Fulton County Board of Health ONLY if your student:
- Has tested positive for COVID-19;
- Has a pending COVID-19 test result; or
- Has been in direct contact (within 6 feet for 15 minutes or more) with someone diagnosed with COVID-19
Click here to access the COVID-19 online report.
EJ is Collecting Pop Tabs for Ronald McDonald House!
Bring your pop tabs to the library.
Learning Environment Hardship
For second semester, parents have made a 9-week commitment for the learning environment (face-to-face or remote learning) that works best for their family. However, unforeseen circumstances may warrant a change in the learning environment. If you experience a hardship or special circumstances and would like to change your student(s) learning environment at any time during the next nine weeks, you will need to email Ms. Boyd (boydn@fultonschools.org) and Ms. Poole (poole@fultonschools.org). You will be sent a Learning Environment Hardship form to complete that will need to be approved by both the principal and zone superintendent. Please remember that this process is for unforeseen circumstances and is not meant to be a regular practice.
Yearbook Time!
It is now possible to order a yearbook online. Click here and put in code 13763121.
Deadline is March 15, 2021.
Soft cover books are $15 and (new this year) hard cover is $20.
Cash ordering will be available at a later date.
Learning Packet Information
Book Baggie Information for Remote Learners
Esther Jackson Community Foundation Volunteer Survey
Please sign the Student Code of Conduct and Discipline!
UNIVERSAL REMOTE LEARNING RESOURCES
What is Title I?
Title I is a federally funded program designed to ensure that all children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and reach, at a minimum, proficiency on challenging state academic standards and state academic assessments. The Title I program focuses on the academic needs of the most disadvantaged students.
10 Ways to Grow a Good Reader
Ten simple tips that will create a good reader from K – 5 grades.
How to Read More Often:
22 Remote Learning Tips for Parents Helping at Home - The idea of the first set of remote learning tips is to provide bare minimum guidance for parents who are trying to wrap their heads around this shift to online learning in K-12 public education.
Remote Learning Tips for Parents
Math Games – Free Month
Math Games 1st through 5 Grades
How to Get Better at Math - Despite all the research that shows mathematicians are made and not born, I do not blame you for thinking you are simply bad at math, because math is frigging hard.
The National PTA Website
The Parents’ Guides to Student Success were developed by teachers, parents, and education experts in response to the Common Core State Standards that more than 45 states have adopted. Guides for grades K-8 Schools are available in both English and Spanish. These grade level guides will let you know what your student is expected to know.
Box Tops for Education
Help earn money for Esther Jackson!
1. Download BoxTops app from Apple App Store or Google Play.
2. Find and sign up under Esther S Jackson Elementary School.
3. Use the app to scan your receipt with 14 days of purchase to see if you have made any eligible purchases.
4. Pat yourself on the back for helping out your wonderful school!
Money Raised to Date: $65.70
Goal: $500
Upcoming Events
MARCH
4 - Math, Literacy & Parent University, 4:00pm
10 - Reading Bowl Meeting via Teams, 2:45pm-3:30pm
10 - Holcomb Bridge Middle School Rising 6th Grade Parent Night, 5:30pm
11 - End of 3rd Quarter
12 - Teacher Workday - No School for Students
15 - Professional Development Day - No School for Students
16 - Beginning 4th Quarter
17 - College Day, celebrate your favorite school!
17 - Reading Bowl Meeting via Teams, 2:45pm-3:30pm
18 - FCS Board Meeting, 4:30pm-8:30pm
19 - Quarter 3 House Party
Fulton County Schools Printable Calendars
About Us
Website: https://www.fultonschools.org/estherjacksones
Location: 1400 Martin Road, Roswell, GA, USA
Phone: 470-254-5290
Twitter: @ejjaguars