Jackson Jaguars ROAR 2021-2022
April 2022
Jackson Families,
Spring is in the air! Can you believe the school year is already in the final quarter? This year has really flown by. This is the time of year when we get to enjoy many fun activities, such as Cinderella the Musical, Field Day (in May), concerts, dress-up days, etc. Please keep an eye on the calendar and upcoming events to stay up on all of the activities.
Summer Bridge Program
This summer, we will be partnering with Bristol Elementary School for our Summer Bridge Program (at Bristol Elementary). Specific students in grades K-4 will receive an invitation for this summer program.
Summer Bridge will run June 6-July 1, 8:00am-1:30pm. Breakfast (7:45-8:00) and Lunch will be served.
If students typically ride the school bus to Jackson each day, there will be a bus available to go to Bristol with a modified route schedule.
Stay tuned for more information!
CMAS testing -3rd, 4th, and 5th grade
CMAS testing (state testing) is coming up April 11-29 for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students.
We ask that all students arrive by 8:00am as testing begins shortly after breakfast each day. Students should get a good night's sleep, eat a good breakfast (at home or at school), and comes ready each day to do their best!
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-April
April 4th-Theme: Growth Mindset
- Crazy Hair Day
April 5th-Theme: What's the Strategy?
- Wear Fun Socks
April 6th-Theme: Let's Do This!
- Jersey Day
April 7th-Theme: Gratitude
- Wear Your Favorite Shirt
April 8th-Theme: I Believe in My-Selfie!
- Mustache and Favorite/Crazy Hat
April 8th 6:00pm
- 3rd grade Recorders Concert
April 11-29th
- 3rd grade Reading and Math CMAS
- 4th grade Reading and Math CMAS
- 5th grade Reading, Math, and Science CMAS
April 21st 5:00pm on WebEx
- PTO
April 28 at 6:00pm
- Cinderella, the Musical
Are you returning to Jackson for the 2022-2023 school year?
Please fill out the form that was sent home or click on this link to complete the online form to share with us if your child(ren) is coming back for the 2022-2023 school year!
https://forms.office.com/r/rRKuk1AEsE
If you still do not know, you can select that as a choice. The information each of you submits will help us plan for the next school year.
Thank you
CMAS (State Testing) for 3rd, 4th, & 5th grade
Testing is scheduled from April 11 - 29 from 8:30-11:00 on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week.
To support students with testing, we will have a Motivation Week (April 4-7) where students will participate in activities focusing on growth mindset and setting personal goals. Students will also learn testing protocols and interact with some practice tests, so they are comfortable when we begin the following week.
It is very important that your child attends school every day and arrives on time. If your child is absent during testing, they will have to make-up testing when they return and might miss important instruction or fun activities.
Ensuring students get a good night's rest is also important! We appreciate your support.
March Award Recipients-Trust & Self-Control
In April, we will focus on the final character traits of being Organized and showing Integrity which fall under Responsible.
5th grade-Mrs. Ferguson
Michael C.
Giana S.
Demonstrating Self-Control:
Aaron S. (not pictured)
Dayanera C.
5th grade-Mrs. Sanchez (not pictured)
Carolynn P.
Carlos D.
Demonstrating Self-Control:
Evan D.
Hensley B.
4th grade- Miss Essick (not pictured)
Gabe A.
Laurel E.
Demonstrating Self-Control:
Araceli B.
Johanna G.
4th grade-Mrs. Hodur
Allisyn M.
Talia T.
Demonstrating Self-Control:
Kiana M.
Antonio R.
3rd/4th grade-Ms. Gardner
River H.
Michael S.
Demonstrating Self-Control:
Emireth L.
Omar Z.
3rd grade-Miss Howard
Zahir A.
Josiah A. (not pictured)
Demonstrating Self-Control:
Cheyenne B.
Anthony P.
3rd grade-Mrs. Morton
Gabriella B.
Mick M.
Demonstrating Self-Control:
Aiden C.
Rumor B.
2nd grade-Mrs. Blanco
Ivette D.
Jedidiah C.
Demonstrating Self-Control:
Zoey B.
Ralena W. (not pictured)
2nd grade-Mrs. Merrifield
Selena V.
Annabelle E.
Demonstrating Self-Control:
Max M. (not pictured)
Kaleena Y.
1st grade-Mrs. Cooper
Jeriaun T. (not pictured)
Oliver T.
Demonstrating Self-Control:
Aurelia V.
Mia P.
1st grade-Mrs. Ingram
Niklaus C. (not pictured)
Sebastian W.
Demonstrating Self-Control:
Ramon C.
Jayden B.
1st grade-Mrs. Schultz
Willow M.
Penelope G.
Demonstrating Self-Control:
Alaia G.
Austin G.
Kinder-Mrs. Adams & Miss Monica
Being Trustworthy:
Alonzo C.
Brianna V.
Demonstrating Self-Control:
Mason M. (not pictured)
Alincea T. (not pictured)
Kinder-Mrs. Bowman & Miss Shanna
Kiera A.
Luisa P.
Demonstrating Self-Control:
Lucia D.
Andre B.
Kinder-Mrs. Noll (not pictured) & Miss Sam
Dahiana A.
Romeo C.
Demonstrating Self-Control:
Ezekiel A.
Arantza C.
Musically Speaking with Mr. Miller
As we head through the last quarter of the school year, Jackson Elementary will once again be alive with music.
These important dates are:
Friday, April 8th- Recorder Concert Program
This program will feature the third grade and third/fourth grade combo recorder classes (Howard, Morton and Gardner) at 6:00pm
Friday, May 10 – Instrumental Concert Program
This program will feature the 5th Grade Band and the 4th and 5th Grade Orchestra at 6:30pm.
We hope you can attend these wonderful music events. Thank you all for the encouragement you give to your students in appreciating music.
Musically yours,
Mr. Miller
Looking for something fun for your school-aged child over the summer?
Come see what the Jackson Adventure Club is offering for the summer!
They offer full or part time care, right here at Jackson. Students will participate in fun, summer activities to keep the mind and body busy. They will take 3 field trips each week and engage in fun-filled activities.
Please give Ms. Linda a call at (719) 548-9248 for more information. They hope to see you!!!
Field Day-May 6th
Field Day will be on Friday, May 6th from 8:15am to 10:55am. Many students look forward to this day all year!
The purpose of Field Day is for students to play and compete, but mostly have fun! Students are encouraged to wear sunscreen, dress in layers, wear a hat, bring a water bottle, etc.
Students have practiced very hard in Physical Education this year to develop their skills, and now it’s time to show off a little!
I am proud to say that this year, we are welcoming our parents/guardians back to Jackson's Field Day. Families are encouraged to attend, model good sportsmanship, and cheer on all of our Jaguar competitors. This day is a whole lot better when the “fans” show up!
Robert Morris
Jackson Elementary Physical Education
April 21st PTO Meeting at 5:00pm
https://cssd11.webex.com/cssd11/j.php?MTID=mf1ed252e5e66cbec3af56bbf0474f4d4
Thursday, Apr 21, 2022 5:00 pm | 1 hour | (UTC-06:00) Mountain Time (US & Canada)
Meeting number: 2623 108 3553
Password: Jackson1
Join by video system
Dial 26231083553@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: 262 310 83553
Counseling Corner with Mrs. Ruiz
Dear Parents and Guardians,
CMAS testing is beginning the week of April 11th for students of 3rd, 4th and 5th Grades and will continue the week of Aprils 18th . Testing will be Tuesday-Thursday. Please make every effort to ensure your child is in attendance during these days so that they do not have to take multiple/make-up tests in one day. Here are some guidelines to help your child do their best:
- Make sure they are getting plenty of sleep the night before testing. This is not the week to let them stay up late to watch a movie or play video games.
- Make sure your child is here at school on time so they can eat breakfast and be ready to jump into testing.
- Encourage your child do do their best. This testing often determines what extra Reading and Math classes students will need to take in Middle School, and affects placement decisions.
- Help your child practice relaxing and deep breathing if they begin to experience anxiety or worry.
- Communicate with your child's teacher if you have any questions or concerns.
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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
Read & Relax Day
Media Center Moments
Library Books Due Soon
All library books will be due on April 29, 2022. There will be popsicle parties for the first few classes to return all books.
Tech Week
Jackson Elementary is celebrating Tech Week the first week of May. Every student at Jackson will be given the opportunity to work with robots and coding programs. We will be using Code.org and Unplugged activities from Code.org along with the following robots: Dash, Code-n-Go Mice, Sphero Bolt, and Ozobots.
Thanks,
Rhonda Sobecki
Rhonda.sobecki@d11.org or 719-328-5824.
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