Jackson Journal
December 2017
Important Dates to Remember
Friday, December 15, 7:30-8:15 - Family Leadership Team meeting, Mrs. Morrison's classroom - THIS IS A RESCHEDULED MEETING!
Holiday celebrations in the classroom, Thursday, December 21
Winter Break - Begins with an Early Dismissal on Thursday, December 21. Students return to school on Tuesday, January 9.
Monday, January 15th - no school
Friday, January 26 - The Seven Habits Parent Booster and Luncheon - More details coming!
Make Healthy Choices!
Please celebrate student birthdays during out-of-school time. Thank you!
Donations Needed!
Families - Please don't forget about our Little Library, located near the K-2 playground. These books are free to anyone in the community, but we need donations to keep it running! Please drop off books to the school office or put them inside the library!
Which of T7H is your favorite? Why?
Mark Your Calendars!
Lunch will be provided!
We love our FBSUMC Volunteers!
Every student at Jackson will receive a special gift-wrapped present on Thursday, December 21, at the classroom celebrations. Volunteers have been working hard donating paper, tape, and their time - to ensure a special event for families. Pictured is Ms. Tina Glass from First Broad Street United Methodist Church.
Stay in Contact
If you use Twitter, @KCS_Jackson or @KCS_JacksonRA! Contact your child's teacher about Remind!
Healthy School Snacks List
Following is a list of healthy snack choices to consider for classroom events. Serving all healthy foods and incorporating physical activities make a powerful statement. Actions speak louder than words: Lead by example.
- Angel food cake topped with fresh fruit
- Applesauce or other fruit cups
- Animal crackers
- Apples with caramel dip
- Baby carrots and other vegetables with low fat dip
- Bagels with low fat cream cheese
- Baked chips
- Berries and other fruit with low fat topping
- Cereal bar
- Cereal
- Cheese kabobs
- Dried fruit
- Fruit Smoothies
- Fruit and cheese trays
- Fig Cookies
- Frozen Fruit Bars
- Frozen yogurt
- Granola bars
- Graham Crackers with topping
- Ham, cheese or turkey sandwiches or wraps with low fat condiments
- Hot soft pretzels
- Jell-o with fruit
- Kiwi or krispy rice treats
- Low fat popcorn
- Low fat yogurt
- Low fat pretzels
- Low fat pudding
- Muffins
- Mangos
- Mandarin Oranges
- Nectarines
- Oatmeal
- Oatmeal raisin cookies
- Parfaits
- Pizza with low fat toppings or with no extra cheese and no more than one meat
- Peaches
- Plums
- Pineapple
- Popsicle with 100% fruit juice
- Raisins
- Rice cakes
- Reduced fat cookies or snack cakes
- String cheese
- Sandwiches
- Strawberries
- Salsa and chips
- Trail mix
- Vanilla wafers
- Vegetables
- Watermelon
- Whole grain breads or crackers
Suggested Beverages
- Bottled water (including flavored water)
- Fruit juice made with 100% fruit juice
- Single-serve low fat or fat free milk (regular or flavored)
- 100% Vegetable juices
- Other low calorie/sugar free/non-caffeinated
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Misty Keller, Coordinator of School Health Services at 378-2147 or by email at mkeller@k12k.com.