Weekly Update
Jackson Jetliner Week of 02/20/2020
Announcements
At A Glance
* Conference Sign up 2/20, volunteer for meals sign up
* Spring Carnival Information- We Need Volunteers!
* Jackson Enrichment Mini-classes Student Registration Open
* Counseling Corner- new info
* Cards for a Cause Fundraiser
* Wanted: Running Club Head Volunteer
* Orange Leaf Fundraiser
* Jackson Skate Night Friday - Feb. 28th
* All City Music Contest form
SPRING CONFERENCES sign up below and Provide food for our Teachers!
Conference Sign-Up Link
http://jackson.cr.k12.ia.us/our-school/online-conference-registration/?fbclid=IwAR2Qz-LUXDnXRV1E0wmYP_bPHQy6XzAWoqsToWNRGrDWmPvpD6UkvARuSsM
Conference Meal Sign Up
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Enrichment Night Mini-Class Registration Open!
Friday, March 6th, 6-8pm
Joins us for a night of fun and exploration. All classes are free of charge thanks to many volunteers and PTA funding! Registration link
Class Offerings:
(K-2)Under the Sea
Come enjoy some “Under the Sea” games like Crab Soccer, Dodge Fish, and some other surprise games! Taught by: Eliza Renshaw and Maggie Goldberg
(K-2)Writing like a Spy
Pretend to be a spy by using invisible ink and coded messages to deliver secret messages to your friends! Taught by: Amber Johnson
(K-5) Computer Programming with Hour of Code
Spend an evening exploring fun sites to learn more about Computer Science. We will learn basic programming concepts using online resources at Code.org. Already experienced Hour of Code? Seize the chance to learn about more resources available to help you take your programming skills to the next level. Taught by: Rebecca Smith
(K-5) Idea generators: Game creators
It all starts with an idea...collaborate to create a unique game together. Bring your imagination and get ready to have fun! Taught by: Amber Blomme
(K-5) This is for the Birds!
Make a birdfeeder with homemade bird food! Taught by: Kimberly Blankenship
(K-5) Diamond Dotz
Create sparkly art pieces by placing colorful sticky dots on their matching color fabric square using the Diamond Dotz stylus pen. Taught by: Leia Gifford
(3-5) Origami Animals & Insects
Butterflies, Bees and Whales - oh my! Fold, color and cut origami animal and insect bookmarks. Taught by: Mrs. Oates
(3-5) Orienteering Challenge
Learn to use a compass and a map and what to do if you are lost. We'll explore Jackson grounds at night! Taught by: Mr. Bergert
(4-5) Spring Strings
Have fun learning to play a song on a violin, viola, cello, and a bass. Students can try out all the instruments and learn about Taft orchestra! Taught by Taft and Kennedy orchestra students
(4-5) Cyber-security for Kids
Learn about the basics of cryptography, secure password generation, safe internet habits, and lock-picking. Taught by: Brandon Blankenship
(4-5) Volleyball
Bump, Set, Spike your way to Jackson Jets glory well learning the basics of Volleyball in a fun and entertaining way! Taught by: Eliza Renshaw and Maggie Goldberg
PARENT CLASS - Internet Safety. Join Brandon for a conversation about internet safety, technology and kids.
Session 2
Taught by: Brandon Blankenship
Potential Preschool class for kids and parents. We are working with ISU extension, if you are interested please check below
Questions or to sign up - Emmaly at fenren03@gmail.com or 319-431-0103
Spring Carnival is May 8th
Spring Carnival is May 8th (PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGE FROM SCHOOL CALENDAR) and is rapidly approaching. This event is a popular and fun event for families and a huge fundraiser for our school, but also a very big undertaking. We need lots of volunteers and help with planning.
IF WE DO NOT HAVE ADEQUATE COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS, WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO HOLD THIS EVENT!!
**We are in desperate need of forming our committee for Carnival first and foremost before we can move forward with approving that we will hold this event!!**
Please fill out the following form if you would like to help in any way with this event. Thank you!!
Jackson Skate Night at the Ice Arena
Volunteer Opportunity - Running Club
We are looking for some volunteers to work running club this spring. I am willing to help coordinate sign ups and schedule a run-event, but my family will have VERY limited availability to run with the kids after school due to senior year commitments and soccer games.
What are we looking for?
- Who: 2-3 adults (or responsible teenager) to supervise running club students.
- When: After school from 4-4:40 p.m on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting after spring break thru Mid-May.
All of the above was crafted with our schedule in mind, so if there are other times volunteers would like to propose that is fine.
Please email me at klmalcolm2001@gmail.com if you are interested or have questions.
This is also an awesome opportunity for high schoolers to gain volunteer hours.
Counseling Corner
Research shows that up to 30% of children have been affected by anxiety, and that number is only going up. When presented with these numbers, many people cite the spike in technology use, especially social media. Having 24/7 access to everyone else’s “highlight reel” can cause a whole host of problems.
But, thankfully, there are some ways that technology can be used for good purposes when it comes to anxiety. Today, I want to share with you three free apps that support people with anxiety.
Woebot
Woebot is an app that gives you the opportunity to talk through and process some of your feelings of anxiety and depression. The woebot, a computer coach, uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) practices to walk people through calming exercises, and can give them someone to talk to. Woebot can also check in on you daily to see how you are doing and give you support. This is a great app to recommend for parents to help their children, and actually has been supported by research.
Sanvello
Sanvello is also an app that has roots in CBT and is designed to support people with anxiety. It includes guided meditations, a daily mood tracker, and other activities and videos. It can be set to alert you daily so that you can check in and work through any anxiety you might be feeling. This is a great app to recommend for parents to help their children.
Breathe2Relax
This simple app is perfect for helping people practice deep breathing. It includes visuals that you can follow as you breathe. It also can be customized to the breathing pattern that you would like. The calming voices and imagery make this app perfect to use when working with students who are feeling upset or anxious.
These apps are great to recommend to teachers and parents and to use with older students. By no means should these apps replace therapy, but they can be a great additional tool for students to use. Each of the apps is available for free download on Google Play and in the App Store.
Orange Leaf Fundraiser on March 10th and April 2nd
Easy Fundraising - SCRIP
Box Tops
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!