Jackson Newsletter

March

Dear Jackson Families,

Dear Jackson Families,

Fourth quarter is almost here! We are looking forward to a great spring with our jaguars and Jackson families.


Conferences are March 2 or 3. Our goal is 100% attendance for student-led conferences. Be sure you have signed up for a time. Call the office if you need assistance. You may choose to come in-person or meet with the teachers online on your child's iPad through Team. During the first 10 minutes of the conference, your child will share their learning with you. This portion will be student-led in one classroom or in your home. Then you will be able to meet with the English and Spanish teacher for the last 10 minutes in the other classroom or online. You will also receive your child's MAP results. We look forward to partnering with you during conferences. Report cards will go home on March 11.


Spring Break is March 14 - 18. Please encourage your child to read each day. We encourage them to also complete 30 minutes of learning on their digital resources each day (Amira/Lexia, iRead/MAP Accelerator, or Zearn)


State Tests (NSCAS) in grades 3-6 will begin at the end of March and through April. Students will participate in NCSAS English Language Arts and Math. Fifth grade students will also take a science test. Please encourage your child to do their best on these assessments. Teachers will communicate testing dates. Please make sure your child is in attendance, is well-rested, and has a nutritious breakfast. Your words of encouragement will help your students focus and do their best.


Health and safety is still our focus. Do not send your child to school if they are sick. Face coverings are now optional in OPS buildings. Please communicate with classroom teachers if they should encourage your child to continue to wear their face covering in school.


Be sure your student dresses for the weather. We go outside for recess everyday unless it is raining, snowing, high winds, or feels like 20 degrees or colder.


As snow and colder weather arrives, please be patient with our arrival and dismissal procedures. Do not pull into the bus-only area if the cones are reserving the south part of the bus lane.


School Hours:

8:35 am Breakfast doors open - Grab-n-Go breakfast in the classroom

8:45 am Arrival for students not eating breakfast

8:50 am K-6 School Begins

8:50 am Early Childhood / Pre-K Arrival

3:55 pm Early Childhood / Pre-K Dismissal

4:00 pm Kindergarten Dismissal; Buses load

4:05 pm 1-6 Dismissal


Do not send your child to school before 8:35 am. There is not proper supervision. Breakfast doors do not open until 8:35 am.


Please call or email if you have any questions, 531-299-1620. Please let us know if we can connect you to resources to support your family. We are here to help.


Sincerely,

Suzanne Hagen

Principal

suzanne.prenger-hagen@ops.org

Dear Jackson Families,

Important Dates

March

  • 2 - No Early Childhood / PK Classes
  • 2 or 3 - Conferences
  • 3 & 4 - No School
  • 11 - Report Cards Sent Home
  • 14 - 18 - No School - Spring Break


April

  • 1 - No School
  • 15 - No School
  • 18 - No School
  • 22 - No Early Childhood / PK Classes
  • 28 - Jackson Family Night, 6 pm; el dia de niño
Items to Bring to School

Items to Bring to School

  • Bring the iPad fully charged and charging cord
  • Refillable water bottle - Water Only
  • Backpack (check each evening)


*Do NOT allow your child to bring toys, cards, junk food, or non-school related items

Items to Bring to School

Cycle Day Calendar

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Health and Safety

As of Feb. 25, 2022, face coverings are optional when inside our school. Any student, staff member or visitor is welcome to continue wearing a face covering inside our school. We care deeply about our students, staff and families.


Health and safety remain our priority, with many layers of precautions in place:

  • We recommend a COVID-19 vaccine and booster for all eligible individuals (upcoming clinic information is available here)
  • Enhanced disinfecting procedures
  • Making sure people who feel ill stay home
  • Continued isolation guidelines following a COVID-19 diagnosis
  • Communication with our school when someone was COVID-positive while on campus

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Common Sense Media Family Tip

Message from the Counselor & Social Worker

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OPS Digital Resources - Jackson Homework - 20 minutes a night

OPS Digital Resources - Jackson Homework - 20 minutes a night

OPS purchased the following programs for students to improve their reading and math skills. Your student is encouraged to complete their digital assignments using the iPad, accessed through Clever. Time is provided at school and also needs to be continued at home.


K: iRead and Zearn (Students who read, also use Amira)

1-2: Amira Reading Tutor (6 stories a week total), iRead, and Zearn Math (3 lessons total a week)

3: Amira Reading Tutor (5 stories a week total), iRead or Lexia, Zearn Math (3 lessons total a week) and MAP Accelerator

4-5: Lexia, Zearn Math (3 lessons total a week), MAP Math Accelerator

6: Lexia Power Up, Zearn Math (3 lessons total a week), MAP Math Accelerator

OPS Digital Resources - Jackson Homework - 20 minutes a night
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Message from the PTO

Interested in Volunteering?

Please use link to complete the volunteer application:

https://omaha.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=9889


All adults who wish to volunteer on a school campus or chaperone day field trips, and district sponsored activity with students need to complete the application BEFORE volunteering with students or in the building. The required Volunteer Application allows the District and the schools to provide the appropriate level of clearance for school volunteers, protecting our students. Level 3 volunteering requires a background check. We ask that all volunteers are vaccinated and wear a mask in the building. Please contact Mrs. Hagen to let us know what level of volunteering you are requesting.

Jackson Elementary

Jackson Elementary

Jackson Elementary
Nebraska's only fully dual language school.
620 South 31st Street, Omaha, NE, USA suzanne.prenger-hagen@ops.org 531-299-1620 jackson.ops.org

Omaha Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or economic status in its programs, activities and employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following individual has been designated to accept allegations regarding non-discrimination policies: Superintendent of Schools, 3215 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131 (531-299-9822). The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director for the Office of Equity and Diversity, 3215 Cuming St, Omaha, NE 68131 (531-299-0307).