Jackson Jaguars ROAR 2021-2022
March 2022
Jackson Families,
How is it March already? This year is starting to fly by. Now that (hopefully) COVID is slowing down, we are seeing students achieving more in a day, then in prior months. Jackson students are organized, supportive of each other, they work collaboratively, and are demonstrating ROAR (Respectful, On Task, Always Safe, and Responsible) behavior and expectations on a daily basis.
UCHICAGO 5 Essentials Survey
Thank you, Parents/Guardians for filling out the 5Essentials Survey. Since so many of you completed this survey, we will receive the data around April. I will share the results with you once they come in.
CMAS testing -3rd, 4th, and 5th grade
CMAS testing (state testing) is coming up April 11-29 for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students. Stay tuned to hear more about our school's theme, dates for testing, and student testing expectations.
Morning Drop-Off and Afternoon Pick-Up
Thank you, families, for continuing to pull all the way forward in the front parking lot and using crosswalks all around the school. When we all work together, everything moves faster and much more smoothly!
As always, if you still have some questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to me.
Thank you,
Sara Miller
Principal, Jackson Elementary
719-328-5802
Upcoming Events-March
- Staff Professional Development Days-NO Students
March 14, 2022:
- Class Photos
March 18, 2022:
- Trust & Self Control Awards Assemblies
March 21-25, 2022:
- Spring Break-NO School
King Soopers Community Rewards
If you have not yet attached your King Soopers Rewards number to Jackson Elementary, please consider doing that soon! Maybe 2022 will bring over $1000.
To Use the King Soopers or City Market Community Rewards Program:
Simply encourage your participants to visit the appropriate link below..
· For King Soopers Stores - go to http://www.kingsoopers.com
· For City Market Stores - go to http://www.citymarket.com
Log into to King Soopers, scroll to bottom to the Community section and click on Kroger Community Rewards and then you can search for Jackson PTA.
*Customers must have a registered King Soopers or City Market loyalty card account to link to your organization.
*If a member does not yet have a King Soopers or City Market loyalty card, please let them know they are available at the customer service desk at any King Soopers or City Market
Fun in Drama Class with Mrs. Slabach
February Award Recipients-Showing Grit & Being Engaged
In March we will focus on the character traits of Trust and Self-Control which fall under Always Safe.
5th grade-Mrs. Ferguson
Cooper
Emma-Lee
Showing Grit:
Evelyn
Diego
5th grade-Mrs. Sanchez
Mijah
Alex
Showing Grit:
Diego
Julian
4th grade- Miss Essick
Penelope
Amara
Showing Grit:
Jordynn
Zazzmariaa
4th grade-Mrs. Hodur (not pictured)
Talia
Bailey
Showing Grit:
Hailey
Miguel
3rd/4th grade-Ms. Gardner & Miss Brittani
Harper
Devin
Showing Grit:
Karely
Bradley
3rd grade-Miss Howard
Devarea
Elijah
Showing Grit:
Julianna
Valery
3rd grade-Mrs. Morton
Azlyn
Gaston
Showing Grit:
Eduardo
Arianna
2nd grade-Mrs. Blanco
Jakailah
Leonardo
Showing Grit:
Ralena
Avery
2nd grade-Mrs. Merrifield
Ibrahim
Anthony
Showing Grit:
Xavier
Amelia
1st grade-Mrs. Cooper
Ryder
Tianna
Showing Grit:
Ayden
Brystal
1st grade-Mrs. Ingram
David
Sofia
Showing Grit:
Owen
Lydia
1st grade-Mrs. Schultz
Avery
Lucy
Showing Grit:
Elijah
Alaia
Kinder-Mrs. Adams & Miss Monica
Being Engaged:
Jack
Jaelyn
Showing Grit:
Nathaniel
Olivia
Kinder-Mrs. Bowman & Miss Shanna
Willow
Benjamin
Showing Grit:
Magick
Colton
Kinder-Mrs. Noll & Miss Sam
Brooklyn
Giovanny
Showing Grit:
Mason
Willow
March 17th PTO Meeting at 5:00pm
https://cssd11.webex.com/cssd11/j.php?MTID=mb72d29844ab1ac425f4d834c641fa4fb
Thursday, Mar 17, 2022 5:00 pm | 1 hour | (UTC-07:00) Mountain Time (US & Canada)
Meeting number: 2622 615 4662
Password: Jackson1
Join by video system
Dial 26226154662@cssd11.webex.com
You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number.
Join by phone
+1-415-655-0001 US Toll
Access code: 262 261 54662
Counseling Corner with Mrs. Ruiz
Free therapy is still available:
Did you know that you can improve social-emotional health by having meaningful conversations with loved ones? Whether at home, over the phone, or virtually, sharing stories across generations is a great way to increase resilience and positive emotions like happiness and empathy.
If you have children or teens in your life that you want to connect with but don’t know where to start, try striking up a conversation that you can build on with shared experiences and interests. For example, you can ask a child what the hardest thing about being their age is or what music is their favorite right now, and use their response as a starting point to listen, support, and share similarities from your life. Consider these communication strategies as well:
- Start a conversation with a child or teen when you are both available and not busy with tasks such as homework or chores. Make sure the environment is quiet and free of distractions, such as by putting phones away and turning off electronics. Good times to start a conversation might be in the car, on a walk, and while sharing a meal.
- Approach family conversations with an open mind. Plan to listen without judgment and speak honestly. If a child seems distracted or upset, pause the conversation, and try again another time.
- Make yourself approachable so kids feel comfortable coming to talk to you about any topic. Be willing to pause what you are doing to listen to a child or teen who initiates a conversation with you.
- If kids are not super talkative, don’t give up! Try sharing a story about yourself that relates to their interests or use our suggested questions below.
Family Questions to Share:
Growing up one of my favorite family traditions was __________________. What is your favorite family tradition? Why?
Do you know the story of how __________ [relative, close friend] and I met?
Do you know where I was born and where I grew up?
The greatest thing I learned from my family was ___________________. What memorable lesson have you learned from your family?
What is your happiest memory? My happiest memory is ___________________.
When I was younger, the bravest thing I did was ___________________. What’s the bravest thing you’ve ever done?
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need anything.
Please feel free to send me a dojo message, call me, or email me at leslie.ruiz@d11.org with any questions.
Leslie Clinite Ruiz, LCSW, MA
District 11 School Social Worker Department Chair
School Social Worker
Jackson Elementary School
Colorado Springs School District 11
Se Habla Español
(719) 328-5836 Desk
(719) 328-5800 Jackson Main office
(719) 328-5813 Attendance
Twin Day 2/22/2022
Media Center Moments
New Furniture for the Media Center!
Thanks to the PTO popcorn fundraiser and everyone who supported the Book Fair, we are ordering some new furniture for the Media Center!
We will be receiving new tables, chairs, and two bench seats with movable shelves on the back.
The Jackson library has also been able to order many new books this year. The new movable shelves will be a great place to showcase these new books!
With all the supply issues happening right now, we are hoping the new furniture will be in place in the fall. Watch for these exciting changes in the Media Center!
Jackson Elementary Received New Touch ViewSonic ViewBoards (See photos below)
Another exciting development at Jackson Elementary is that every classroom received a new ViewSonic ViewBoard in February! These ViewBoards are interactive touch screens that can be used as a whiteboard, a computer, or connected to another device and they are amazing! The ViewBoard picture is so clear and bright. We are all enjoying learning how to use these new teaching tools!
Thanks,
Rhonda Sobecki
Rhonda.sobecki@d11.org or 719-328-5824.
Mrs. Morton (3rd grade)
Mrs. Blanco (2nd grade)
Chick Fil A
Jackson Contact Information
Attendance Line: 719.328.5813
Mrs. Sara Miller, Principal: sara.miller@d11.org
Mrs. Tricia Shirola, Administrative Assistant: tricia.shirola@d11.org
Mrs. Becky Hemphill, Staff Assistant: rebecca.hemphill@d11.org
Mrs. Leslie Clinite-Ruiz, Social Worker: leslie.ruiz@d11.org
Mrs. Rhonda Sobecki, Library Technology Teacher: rhonda.sobecki@d11.org
Mrs. Jennifer Johns, Teaching & Learning Coach: jennifer.johns@d11.org
Mrs. Taryn Wynkoop, Teaching & Learning Coach: taryn.wynkoop@d11.org
Staff contact information can be found here: https://www.d11.org/domain/733
Jackson Elementary School
Email: sara.miller@d11.org
Website: d11.org/jackson
Location: 4340 Edwinstowe Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO, USA
Phone: (719) 328-5800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JacksonBoosters