Jackson eNews
August 12, 2022
Hello Jackson Families!
There was a lot of excitement in the air on Friday as our September Jaguars of the Month were announced on JagTube. We are so proud of our students (listed in Counselors' Corner) for consistently displaying the September trait, respect. We were happy to see that Jackson had so many "respectful" students!
The 2022-23 Student Council member-at-large elections were also held on Friday. Officers will be elected this week and we will recognize our 2022-23 Student Council in Friday's edition of the eNews.
We will be recognizing more students at the Spirit Assembly for grades K-5 this Friday. It is the end of the 1st nine weeks of the school year, and I can't believe how fast It has flown by!
We have a lot of special events coming up in October!
- The Butter Braids fundraiser is going on now through October 14 with a contest to see which grade level collects the most orders. The grade level with the most sales will win a popcorn party! I know it sounds "corny," but our PTA is really A-MAIZE-ING!
- Our Fall Family Picnic is Thursday night, October 13. Bring a picnic dinner or purchase food from the Fresh Mex food truck and a treat at the Kona Ice truck. It will be a fun evening!
- Multicultural Night flyers will be coming home this week with an invitation for families to participate by setting up a country/culture display or participating in the Parade of Nations. If you are interested, please fill out and return the form at the bottom of the flyer to your student's teacher. This is one of our favorite events of the year and we hope to see everyone there!
Please look for more information about other October events in this eNews edition: Jackson's Fall Family Picnic, Pink-Out Day, Unity Day, Red Ribbon Week, Taverna Rossa Spirit Day, Multicultural Night, The Colgate Dental Van and an update on the Butter Braids Fundraiser!
Thank you,
Dr. Crystal Roach, Principal
Jackson Elementary
IMPORTANT DATES
OCTOBER 2022
- Friday, October 7 - Spirit Assembly, 1:50 p.m., Gym
- Monday, October 10 - Student/Teacher Holiday
- Tuesday, October 11 - Student Holiday/Staff PD Day/Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Wednesday, October 12 - Fire Prevention Poster Contest entries due
- Thursday, October 13 - PTA Fall Picnic, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Longhorn Park. Kona Ice and Fresh Mex Food trucks will be there!
- Friday, October 14 - Pink Out Day for Breast Cancer Awareness - Wear pink!
- Friday, October 14 - Butter Braids Fundraiser order forms due
- October 17-21 - Bullying Prevention Week
- Wednesday, October 19 - Unity Day - Wear orange to show united for kindness and acceptance
- Friday, October 21 - PACE referrals due by 5:00 p.m.
- October 17-21 - Bullying Prevention Week
- October 24-28 - Red Ribbon Week
- Tuesday, October 25 - Taverna Rossa Spirit Day
- Thursday, October 27 - School Picture Retake Day
- Thursday, October 27 - Colgate Dental Van at Jackson, 2:30 - 6:30 p.m.
- Thursday, October 27 - Multicultural Night, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
- Friday, October 28 - Book Character Parade
Click HERE for 2022-23 PISD District Calendar
Jackson "Pink Out" - Friday, October 14
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Jackson's Student Council would like to invite all students to participate in a "Pink Out" to show their support on Friday, October 14. Students are encouraged to wear Pink clothing or accessories for Breast Cancer Awareness.
Unity Day - Wednesday, October 19
Unity Day is an annual event occurring during National Bullying Prevention Month that promotes joining together to create healthier communities through kindness, acceptance of difference, and inclusion. It was started by PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center in 2011 and is now celebrated around the world.
Students are encouraged to wear orange to show support for the universal message that our society wants to prevent bullying, and is united for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.
Red Ribbon Week - October 24-28
Red Ribbon Week inspires our kids to be happy, brave, and drug free. Let’s unite and take a visible stand against drugs! Please view the flyer for Jackson’s Red Ribbon Week dress up days for October 24th through 28th.
Multicultural Night - Thursday, October 27
On Thursday night, October 27, we are excited to host a Multicultural Night at Jackson! There will be a Parade of Nations with students in the attire of their native country or culture, live performances of traditional dances from other countries, and cultural displays. If you are ready to EXPLORE different countries/culture, CONNECT with members of our Jackson community, and CELEBRATE our diversity, you don't want to miss Multicultural Night from 5:00 - 6:30 pm!
If you are interested in participating in the Parade of Nations or setting up a display, please fill out the attached form and return to your student's teacher by Friday, October 7. (Click on the flyer to print a copy of the form.)
Colgate Dental Van
We have some great news to share!
On Thursday, October 27, the Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® mobile van unit will visit our school from 2:30 - 6:30 p.m.! During this visit, the BSBF team will provide free dental health and well-being education, conduct visual dental screenings and teach your child how to take care of their bright smile. Your child will be screened by an oral health professional and will receive a new toothbrush, toothpaste sample, brushing chart, and list of offices for dental care if needed. This visual dental screening does not replace a regular dental check-up and visit.
The MVU maintains important safety procedures which include:
- The BSBF team wear proper protective gear, including mask, gloves, gown, face shield and/or goggles.
- All volunteers, workers, and students wear a mask before entering the screening area on the mobile unit.
- Upon entering the MVU, BSBF staff will provide your child with a disposable mask.
- The mobile unit is wiped down with disinfectant between students and cleaned completely with disinfectant at night.
In order for your child to participate and visit the Colgate mobile van unit, please complete the attached consent form and bring to the Dental Van registration area that afternoon. Forms will also be sent home with your student.
Screenings will be completed on a first come, first served basis.
Thank you,
Teresa Ventura
Communities in Schools Site Coordinator
The Salvation Army Angel Tree '22
The Angel Tree program helps families in need by providing Christmas gifts to children ages 14 and under. Online registration opened September 12, but will be closed September 25 - 30 for application processing. Registration will reopen October 1 and the deadline to register for Angel Tree assistance is October 15.
No referral is required to apply. For the list of application requirements, application assistance, or to speak with an Angel Tree representative, please call the hotline number at 972-423-8254.
Special Education Hero Expo
Every stakeholder is a HERO, and every HERO needs their resources!
We hope you will make time to join us for the Special Education Hero Expo Conference presented by the Plano ISD Special Education Department on October 4-6, 2022, 6:00-7:45 each evening at the Plano ISD Sockwell Center (6301 Chapel Hill Blvd., Plano, TX 75093). The Hero Expo will include guest speakers, opportunities to network and time to learn about community resources.
More details about the event can be found on the website and registration information is available here. View the event flyer in English or Spanish.
For questions or more information, please email spedheroexpo@pisd.edu. We hope to see you there!
Fire Prevention Poster Contest 2022
In partnership with the City of Plano, it's time for the 2022 Fire Prevention Poster Contest! The purpose of this contest is to help children become aware of fire safety practices, to provide motivation for this awareness, and to promote application of these practices in real-life situations. This year's theme is "Fire won't wait. Plan your escape."
Posters are due at school on Wednesday, October 12. Please click on the link below for contest rules.
Kindness Card Contest
Plano ISD is seeking your talent to assist the district in designing artwork for the school district's official 2022 notecards to be published in November and utilized by district administrators and staff throughout the year.
Plano ISD and the Plano ISD Education Foundation invite all Plano ISD students to enter the contest by creating an original artwork to be considered by our panel of judges for the cover of the official Plano ISD notecards.
Read more about this contest and how to enter HERE!
OCTOBER FITNESS CALENDAR
Our awesome P.E. coaches are sharing a monthly calendar with fitness challenges and other activities that promote the development of motor skills, physical fitness, and social skills. These activities can be done at home with family or friends. Have fun with fitness!
Counselors' Corner
September Jaguars of the Month
We want to congratulate the following students who were recognized as Jaguars of the Month for September by demonstrating the trait of Respect!
Kindergarten: Isabelle Garcia, Jason Gwivaha, Jesse Honey, Samuel Vera, Azwaah Zariyana
1st Grade: Diesel Barnett, Paul Cuadrado, Nayla Mendoza, Advika Parupati, Mayameen Saleh, Daniela Zelley
2nd Grade: Isabella Aguirre, Diana Hernandez, Mahveen Naim, Tiana Nelson, Natalie Tallos
3rd Grade: Armando Hernandez, Davison Hernandez, Holden Manley, An Nguyen
4th Grade: Riley Adams, Emma Johann, Jeevan Nijjar, Angel Ortiz, Yamilet Rangel
5th Grade: Makenna Arthur, Kamila Garcia, Estephany Juarez, Nona Mohammadi, Jesus Montoya-Pena
Our September Jaguars of the Month received recognition on JagTube and will attend a popsicle party with Dr. Roach this Friday, October 7. Students also received a certificate, keychain, and a Jackson Jaguar pencil. Names will be displayed on the bulletin board near the front office.
The trait for October is Self-Control. We will be discussing what self-control means and how you can exhibit the trait during classroom community circles. Keep up the good work, Jaguars!
Counselors' Corner Google Classroom
Interested in learning what your child is learning with the Counselors? Join the Jackson Counselors’ Corner Google Classroom! CLICK HERE to join! In this Google Classroom, you will find lesson topics, resources, contact information, and so much more! Thank you for your partnership!
Thank you!
Michelle Hardy, Counselor
Nicole Sollie, Counselor
Plano Academic and Creative Education (PACE)
Plano Academic and Creative Education (PACE) is a program for students who require gifted services designed to meet the needs of a different kind of learner. If you have a child that you believe may need PACE services, please view the presentation below for more information. For more specific details about the PACE program, please contact the campus gifted specialist: Betty Fancher at betty.fancher@pisd.edu
PACE Program - English
PACE Program - Spanish
Elementary PACE Referral Form
Formulario de remisión de PACE de primaria
PACE referrals are due by 5:00 p.m. on October 21.
Jackson Families,
Our Fall fundraiser with Butter Braids kicked off on Wednesday September 28th. We hope you all have received the welcome letter, order form, and collection envelopes. We have set a goal for each student to sell 10 butter braids! Please use the provided worksheet to identify some groups that you can reach out to first! If each student sells 10 butter braids, we will earn a significant amount of money for our school to use on field trips for each grade, as well as the ability to host some fun guest speakers!
To this effort, we will be tracking our butter braid sales by grade level, and offering a POPCORN PARTY to the grade with the highest percentage of sales!
Jackson families, go out there and support our students and our school! We are eager to bring back the fun!
With all of our support and gratitude,
Your Jackson Elementary PTA
- Niki Roberts
PTA President
JACKSON SPIRIT DAY AT TAVERNA ROSSA - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25
All day, Tuesday, October 25, is Jackson Spirit Day at Taverna Rossa. Dine-in orders, curbside pick-up and carry-out orders all contribute to the fundraiser. Just mention Jackson Elementary when you order and 15% of sales will come back to Jackson! What a great way to make meal planning a little easier and help Jackson at the same time!
National PTA's Reflections Program
Call for entries! National PTA's Reflections Program is an opportunity to express yourself and get creative with this year's them Show Your Voice! See the front office for an entry form or visit https://www.jacksonpta.com/reflections for more information.
All entrants must have one parent/guardian registered as a PTA member no later than October 31st and entries are due November 4th.
Downloadable forms here:
Jackson PTA Website
Jackson's PTA website is a great resource for YOU! You can find updated PISD, Jackson, and PTA dates on our calendar. You can find ongoing and new volunteer opportunities, How you can help fundraise for Jackson, and much more! Visit www.jacksonpta.com to explore our site!
Be sure you are following us on social media for reminders of upcoming events! We are on Facebook "Jackson Elementary School PTA"
Thank you!
Your Jackson PTA Executive Board
Join Jackson PTA!
Support our students by joining the Jackson PTA! The funds raised this year will go a long way to providing field trips, author visits and other educational programs for next year. We can't do this without your support!
Please visit our website to become a member of the Jackson PTA.
World Wear Project
We appreciate the interest in the WATCH D.O.G.S. program and we hope to see a lot of dads at Jackson this year! For anyone who was not able to attend our WATCH D.O.G.S. night at Jackson, WATCH D.O.G.S. is a program that helps bring dads and other male role models into the school. Dads can volunteer for as little as an hour on their day to help monitor recess, lunches, and outdoor/gym activities.
To get started, fill out a PISD Volunteer Application online. Once approved, use the PTA WATCH D.O.G.S. Calendar link (https://www.jacksonpta.com/volunteer/94352) to select your volunteer time.
WE NEED YOU! Volunteer Flyer (English)
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer at Jackson, please scan the QR code in the flyer above and complete the volunteer form.
WE NEED YOU!
Whether giving of your time, your resources, or just providing a little encouragement to those in our Jackson Community, we LOVE our volunteers!
Thanks!
Andrea Versher
2nd VP of Volunteers
Jackson Elementary PTA
WE NEED YOU! Volunteer Flyer (Spanish)
Free Meals Waiver Set to Expire
The United States Department of Agriculture waiver that allowed Plano ISD to provide free meals to all students during the 2021-22 school year has expired.
- Plano ISD will resume charging for meals during the 2022-23 school year based on student eligibility for meal benefits.
- Families who may qualify are encouraged to complete a federal meal application for free and reduced-price meals.
- Please visit Plano ISD’s Food and Nutritional Services page for more information.
PSHS Theatre Cinderella Show and Character Meet 'n Greet!
Plano Senior High School's theatrical group will perform their fall musical, Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella, on October 15-17 and tickets for elementary students are only $10! Show is appropriate for all ages! Tickets are on sale here: https://www.pisd.edu/domain/14369
Character Meet n’ Greet on 10/15
Come and meet the cast of Cinderella before the show! All attendees will receive light refreshments, as well as a photo with and autographs from characters in the show! Characters include Cinderella, Prince Charming, the Stepsisters, Stepmother, Fairy Godmother, and more! The event will run before our first performance from 12:30-1:30PM in Building D at Plano Senior High (Doyle Dean Performing Arts Center). Attendees are encouraged to dress up like their favorite princess or fairy tale character! Tickets are $10 and can be purchased here: https://www.pshstheatre.com/cinderella-meet-n-greet
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Jackson Elementary
Website: http://pisd.edu/jackson
Location: 1101 Jackson Drive, Plano, TX, United States
Phone: 469-752-2100
Twitter: @JacksonPlano