Weekly Update
Jackson Jetliner Week of 10/17/19
Announcements
Volunteer Opportunities
Trunk or Treat
America Reads Day!
Register to read to a classroom at Jackson Elementary on Friday, Oct. 18! Share your favorite childhood book or grab one from the library.
*Readers can request a class. I can't guarantee it but will try to accommodate it.
*We ask that you bring your favorite children's book. If you don't have it at home, send me a list and I'll ask the librarian to set them aside. We'll also have a basket of books that morning that you can grab.
*Plan on about 10-15 minutes of reading, 20 minutes with introductions and questions.
*The obvious, make sure it's a kid-appropriate book.
*You are welcome to dress up in character, just no masks when checking in at the office.
We are looking for readers for the following classes and times:
Meyers Flexible 9-12
Patterson 9:30
Bergert 11:50
Garwood 12:50
Contact Emmaly at fenren03@gmail.com if you want to volunteer.
Volunteers needed for Vision and Hearing Screenings
Hearing Screening - October 21
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGVZpdcsl2vTD5fZipFMdPGtQnsGm9PTeebMIyzwsuS-5f4Q/viewform
Vision Screening - October 22
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfsi2-g5gpnJ-jd6vqx17xxx1pLWI-phDiHTYaW66G9fQjPuQ/viewform
Book Fair Volunteers
Events & Activities
Jackson Running Club Begins Oct. 1
Fall is here and it's time to lace up your running shoes! Running club is for all kids in grades K-5th and open to all abilities. It will begin Tuesday, October 1st and runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays 4-4:40 p.m. Students should meet on the blacktop at dismissal. Please make sure kids have running shoes, water and appropriate clothing at the weather begins to cool down. Parents are expected to pick up your runner promptly on the blacktop.
Kids can join anytime during the season!
Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdj6_WtB7P85WrJhtFZ895vVHJKbqvqrifZANdFEVPq1mxm-A/viewform
Counseling Corner
Clickstop Cares Holly Jolly Christmas Application
Fundraising
Jackson Scrip- GREAT WAY TO SUPPORT JACKSON
Hy-Vee Coupon Books! See flyer below. The Coupon Books cost $10 and Jackson receives $8 profit from each book. You can order via the scrip order form sent home with your child or email Amber, at JacksonPTAScrip@gmail.com with your order.
Easy Fundraising
Box Tops
Register for PTA, Volunteer Opportunities and Student interests
1. Register for PTA
- Dues can be paid to Jackson Office or at the PTA meeting in October
- Dues are $8/ Individual or $15/Couple
- PTA meetings are the 1st of every month at 6-7pm, in the cafe. Free childcare provided.
2. Volunteer Interests
Please know that signing up for an event DOES NOT fully commit you to it. We are just generating an interest list and as these events draw closer we will send out an email to those who show interest through this survey to see who is available and in what capacities. Volunteers are what makes Jackson such a great community and there are opportunities for both working parents, stay at home parents and both with a boatload of little tagalongs or big middle and high school helpers.
3. Student Groups Interest
The survey also lists extra circular activities at Jackson. Again this does not sign up students, but we will pass along the contact information so the group leader can reach out to those who are interested.
Click here for PTA Registration, volunteer opportunities and student groups.
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!