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Week of 2-15-21
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February 2021 A/B Calendar - UPDATED
You can access the February 2021 A/B Day calendar using the link below. The calendar has been updated to include information about Student Academic Support Period days and Early Dismissal Advisory time.
Please note:
- February 15: No School
- February 24: Early Dismissal day. AM & PM students report to Advisory at 9:00 a.m. The remainder of the day is asynchronous learning time.
- February 26: Teacher Institute (non-student attendance day)
February 26 Give Kids a Smile Day Event
The DuPage County Health Department Dental Program is joining the American Dental Association in the observance of the annual “Give Kids a Smile Day” on February 26. Free dental screenings will be completed by DuPage County Health Department dentists. In addition, children will receive oral health education and a free oral healthcare kit. Please check out this flyer (Spanish flyer) for more details, including appointment information. Appointments are required this year.
Return to School Website Reminder
Crossing Guard Opportunity
Messages from our Jackson PTA
Spirit Wear
Our spirit wear store is open until February 24! Check out and order the newest Jackson spirit wear. You can access the online store by visiting this link. Don't miss out on our latest styles!
Yearbook
Yearbook sales have started! Now is your chance to give your children priceless memories of their own. Click this link to be taken directly to the Jackson yearbook page. Click here for the yearbook photo submission link.
PTA Membership
Click here to sign up and join the Jackson Middle School PTA. Membership has its benefits! Please note that all officers & committee chairs *must* be members and only members can vote. If you are thinking of getting involved or have some great ideas for this school year, JOIN NOW! Stay involved and receive information about upcoming PTA events.
Next PTA Meeting
Our next PTA meeting will be held virtually on February 18 at 6:15 p.m. Contact Laurie LoCoco at laurie4lou@yahoo.com with any questions or ideas. A link for the meetings can be found in MemberHub.
Bus Stop Guidance
Student Academic Support Period
We will continue to offer a Student Academic Support Period for both in-person and remote learners. Once we begin our AM/PM class time schedule on February 8, Student Academic Support periods will be offered on alternate days for AM and PM students during students' asynchronous work time. Below is the alternating day schedule outline:
- PM in-person and remote learners can access Student Academic Support periods on A days (odd period days) during AM asynchronous work time.
- AM in-person and remote learners can access Student Academic Support periods on B days (even period days) during PM asynchronous work time.
Specific Academic Support period session times and meeting links are available in your child's Google Classrooms. As a reminder, Student Academic Support periods are not intended for parents/guardians. If you would like to connect with your child's teachers at any time, please email the teacher(s) directly.
Curbside Book Pickup
LRC curbside book pickup is still available our remote learners. Hours are now flexible and can be scheduled at the convenience of our remote Jackson families' schedules. A reminder of the checkout process, including our flexible pickup procedures, is as follows:
- Students use Destiny Discover to select books and place them on hold for pickup.
- Students complete a form indicating the day and time they will be picking up their book(s).
- Pickup takes place at the LRC door (Door #13) located at the back of the building.
We hope you find this process convenient to meet the needs of families, as we want to support and encourage our students and their reading. In-person learners will still continue to check out books using Destiny Discover. Books will be delivered to students' classrooms. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Jilek, our LRC Specialist, at tjilek@d45.org.
Attendance
PowerSchool Parent Portal
PowerSchool is a proactive communication tool parents/guardians can use to stay informed about their child’s academic and work habits progress in school. Please click on this PowerSchool Parent/Guardian Quick Guide link for more information about how to navigate the PowerSchool portal. There is a mobile app version of the PowerSchool Portal for families. The interface of the mobile app is slightly different from the web version. If you experience any difficulties accessing PowerSchool, please email Mrs. Aparicio, the secretary who oversees PowerSchool for our Jackson families. Her email address is vaparicio@d45.org.
District 45 Meal Pickup
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is continuing to offer its meal program. District 45 meals will be provided free of charge to all children, 18 and under. Grab-n-go lunch and breakfast is available for families to pick up at all District 45 schools every Wednesday between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. You may pick up meals at any District 45 school. Signs are posted at all schools to identify the location for parking and pickup. Face coverings must be worn and social distancing must be practiced for everyone’s health and safety.