Jackson Family Weekly Update
February 20, 2023
2ND GRADE MUSICAL THIS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 6:00 PM
Parent Teacher Conferences March 9 & 10
Your child's teacher will be reaching out to you to schedule your spring Parent /Teacher Conference. We have just completed our mid-year benchmark assessments in Reading and Math. I am so very impressed with the growth that ALL students have made this year. Your child's teacher will be sharing with you your child's specific growth, skills mastered, and skills that will be learned in the last 9 weeks of school. Interpreters will be available. Please make plans to attend your parent teacher conference and to celebrate all they have accomplished this year.
Counselor's Corner
Click this link for this week's Counselor's Corner Newsletter. There is important information regarding February's character trait: Friendship, school counseling, our sock drive, and other resources.
PTA EVENTS & INFORMATION
The Jackson PTA has been busy planning FUN events for Jackson students and families.
- March 3 - Popcorn Friday
- March 7 - PTA Meeting - 6:05 PM - Jackson Cafeteria
- March 8 - Sonic Night - Sonic on Lindsay: Tell them your teacher's name, the class with the most participation receives a slush party
- March 24 - Yearbook Order Deadline
- March 31 - PTA Carnival - The Greatest Carnival in YEARS.
- March 9 & 10 - Carnival Early Ticket & T-shirt Sales during parent/teacher conference
ORDER FORMS FOR YEARBOOKS & CARNIVAL T-SHIRTS WERE SENT HOME IN THURSDAY FOLDERS AND ARE AVAILABLE IN THE JACKSON OFFICE
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Attendance Matters
Daily school attendance, even in elementary school, is vital to your child's success both academically and socially/emotionally. Being present in school and on time boosts student confidence, ensures students receive vital instruction in basic literacy and math skills, and helps them develop solid positive relationships with their peers and teachers. Jackson Elementary School has a goal of 95% or higher average daily attendance or ADA. At this time, our average ADA is 92.37%. Here are some strategies to help you have a successful and easy morning:
- Set a regular bedtime and morning routine.
- Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
- Develop backup plans for getting to school if something comes up. Call on a family member, a neighbor or another parent.
- Try to schedule medical appointments and extended trips when school isn't in session.
- If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers, school counselors and other parents for advice on how to make your child feel comfortable and excited about learning.
- If you are concerned that your child may have Covid-19, call your school for advice.
- If your child must stay home due to illness, ask the teacher for resources and ideas to continue learning at home.
If your child is struggling with wanting to come to school, please contact your child's teacher, Jamie Schulze, our school Counselor, Mrs. Huntley or Mrs. Cliburn for assistance.
Arrival and Dismissal
- Please do not drop off your children prior to 7:25 AM unless they are participating in a special club or event that meeting in the morning. There is no supervision for students prior to 7:25 AM.
- Please remember to call the office by 2:00 PM if you need to change your child's typical way they go home. This allows us time to notify teachers and students of any changes.
- Please pick your children up by 3:10 PM. Teachers are off contract at 3:10 and there is no one available to supervise your students after 3:10 PM.
Please leave all toys, including Pokemon cards & other trading cards, at home.
Second Step
We want your child to be successful in school and that means supporting and encouraging their whole development. While excelling in academic classes is important, children also need skills to take on learning challenges, make good decisions, manage strong emotions, and get along with others.
Please see below to learn more about what your child is learning next week and find guiding questions to assist with continuing the conversation at home. Families can also visit The Second Step Family Webpage to view full lessons and student handouts.
PK K 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
Check out Norman Public School’s Prevention Resource library here!
Feb. 28th - 2nd Grade Program - 6:00 PM
March 7th: Author Visit for 4th and 5th Grades
March 9th: Evening Parent Teacher Conferences
March 10th: No School: Morning P/T Conferences
March 13th-17th: Spring Break
March 31 - Spring Carnival
Jackson Elementary School
Email: jcliburn@normanps.org
Website: www.normanpublicschools.org/jackson
Location: 520 Wylie Road, Norman, OK, USA
Phone: 405-366-5884