Jackson eNews
April 14, 2022
2022-2023 school supplies are now available through EPI! You can fill out the order form (more information below) and return with cash or check to school by Friday, May 20, or order online through May 30!
In order to help campus staff appropriately and schedule classes for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year, families are asked to complete an Intent to Return form online. Please see the link below to complete this form online as soon as possible. Intent to Return Form
Tomorrow, Friday, 4/15, is a student/teacher holiday and school will be closed. We look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Monday, April 18.
Have a great 3-day weekend!
Thank you,
Kamili Carthledge, Assistant Principal
Jackson Elementary
Families Are Asked to Complete an Intent to Return Form
In order to help campus staff appropriately and schedule classes for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year, families are asked to complete an Intent to Return form online. Please complete the form as soon as possible since planning for the upcoming school year is already underway. If your family does not plan to return, families are asked to notify us as well since that information also helps with planning.
Thank you for your assistance in helping schools with planning for the upcoming school year.
Important Dates
- Friday, April 15 - Student/Teacher Holiday
- Monday, April 18 - School day - Bad Weather Make-up
- Thursday, April 21 - Spring Concert, Gym, 6:00 p.m.
- Monday, April 25 - Student Holiday/Staff Development Day
- Thursday, April 28 - PTA Spring Picnic, 5:00 p.m.
- May 2-6: Teacher Appreciation Week
- Friday, May 13 - Field Day
- Thursday, May 19 - Jackson Senior Reunion, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m., Jackson Library
- Thursday, May 26 - 5th Grade Graduation
- Friday, May 27 - Last Day of School - Early Release at 12:00 noon
Click HERE for 2021-22 PISD District Calendar
Click HERE for 2022-23 PISD District Calendar, adopted by the board of trustees at their November 3 meeting.
Inclement Weather Make-Up Days
2022 Jackson Elementary Senior Reunion (5th Grade Class of 2014-15)
APRIL 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!
STAAR TESTING DATES
Please see the dates below for STAAR testing this semester. During these weeks Jackson will be a closed campus.
STAAR Reading - Grades 3-5
Tuesday, May 10 - Grades 4 & 5
Tuesday, May 17 - Grade 3
STAAR Math - Grades 3-5
Wednesday, May 11 - Grades 4 & 5
Wednesday, May 18 - Grade 3
STAAR Science - Grade 5
Monday, May 16
Hi Jackson Parents!
Please take a moment to complete our survey below. We are collecting feedback regarding our counseling program and would appreciate your input.
Thank you,
Jackson Counselors
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Tómese un momento para completar nuestra encuesta. Estamos recopilando comentarios sobre nuestro programa de asesoramiento y agradeceríamos su opinión.
Gracias,
Jackson Consejeros
Parent Volunteers--We Need You!!
Jackson teachers and staff are looking for parent volunteers to help during all Jackson lunch and recess periods. Your help will give back precious time to our Jackson teachers, and allow for additional planning to prepare high quality instruction for our Kiddos!
World Wear Project
NEW STUDENT ENROLLMENT INFORMATION FOR 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR
Online enrollment for new students to Plano ISD begins on March 21. Enrollment is for the 2022-2023 school year and is for all grade levels, except preK, which begins registration on April 4.
- New Student Enrollment (kindergarten-12th grade): Begins March 21, 2022
- Head Start Roundup: March 21 and 22, 2022
- PreK Enrollment: Begins on April 4, 2022
Head Start is holding a roundup event on March 21 from 8:30 a.m.-noon and 4 p.m.-7 p.m. and on March 22 from 8:30 a.m.-noon. Appointment-only visits will be available from March 23-27. Head Start is located at 1600 Rigsbee Drive in Plano, TX 75074.
To register or for more information, visit www.pisd.edu/enrollment. Students currently in the district should not enroll. Annual registration occurs in the summer through Parent Portal.
It’s Time to “RockEnroll(ment)” for PreK
Plano Independent School District begins accepting online applications for PreK on April 4. Enrollment is for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year.
To enter PreK, students must be four years old by September 1 and meet at least one of the following eligibility requirements:
Unable to speak or comprehend the English language
Eligible to participate in the national free or reduced-price lunch program
Is homeless
Is or ever has been in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services (foster care)
Child of an active duty member of the armed forces of the United States or is the child of a member of the armed forces of the United States who was injured or killed while serving on active duty
Child of a person eligible for the Star of Texas Award
Students who don’t meet eligibility for free PreK can enroll in tuition-based PreK at select schools.
For more information, visit www.pisd.edu/AboutPreK or download this flyer.
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Es hora de rocanrolear "RockEnrollment" las aplicaciones para PreK
El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Plano comienza a aceptar aplicaciones en línea para preK el 4 de abril. Las aplicaciones son para el próximo año escolar 2022-2023.
Para ingresar al preK, los estudiantes deben tener cuatro años de edad para el 1 de septiembre y cumplir con al menos uno de los siguientes requisitos de elegibilidad:
No poder hablar o comprender el idioma inglés
Ser elegible para participar en el programa nacional de almuerzo gratuito o a precio reducido
No tiene hogar
Está o ha estado alguna vez bajo la tutela del Departamento de Servicios Familiares y de Protección (cuidado de acogida)
Es hijo de un miembro de las fuerzas armadas de los Estados Unidos en servicio activo o es hijo de un miembro de las fuerzas armadas de los Estados Unidos que fue herido o murió mientras estaba en servicio activo
Hijo de una persona elegible para el Premio Estrella de Texas como: un oficial de paz, un bombero o un socorrista médico de emergencia
Los estudiantes que no reúnen los requisitos para el PreK gratuito pueden inscribirse en el PreK de pago en determinadas escuelas.
Plano ISD Parent Education Engagement Program (PEEP)
PEEP Education builds parents' capacity to support and nurture their child(ren)'s physical, social-emotional and academic development through the acquisition of knowledge and parenting skills. The workshop classes are offered Monday through Thursday in-person and virtually. We ask parents and families to sign up for the classes prior to attending.
Click here to access PEEP classes, information, and registration.
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Educación para padres
La educación PEEP desarrolla la capacidad de los padres para apoyar y nutrir el desarrollo físico, socioemocional y académico de sus hijos a través de la adquisición de conocimientos y habilidades parentales. Nuestras clases de taller se ofrecen de lunes a jueves en persona y virtualmente. Les pedimos a los padres y familias que se inscriban en las clases antes de asistir.
Haga clic aquí para acceder a nuestras clases de PEEP, información e inscripción.
Plano ISD COVID Response
Plano ISD will continue to share information and keep families informed of any changes/updates to PISD's COVID-19 Response. At this time, the District will stay with a 10-day quarantine period and there are no revisions to the mask policy below.
The use of face masks is optional for all students, staff and visitors. It is recommended that individuals who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 continue to wear an appropriate face mask while around others. Universal indoor masking is recommended for all teachers, staff, students and visitors to K-12 schools, regardless of vaccination status (Collin County Health Care Services | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | American Academy of Pediatrics).
The latest information regarding PISD’s COVID-19 Response and other important health information can be found on their website at http://pisd.edu/covid.
ACTIVITIES
Plano West Summer Tennis Camps
Plano West will be hosting 2 tennis camps this summer, and we’d love to have your children involved.
- Our first camp is May 30 – June 3
- Our second camp is July 18 – 22
- Each camp will run Monday-Friday from 8am-11am
- The cost for the camp is $250 and includes a camp T-shirt
- Registration is open….you can register at www.highpointtennis.com/tennis-camp/ …..Scroll down until you see the Camp Dates. The Green tabs are for the PW camps.
Important Links:
Make Sure Your Communication Preferences Are Up To Date!
Visit www.pisd.edu/schoolmessenger to choose how you prefer to receive communications from Jackson and Plano ISD.
Haga clic en el enlace de arriba para obtener más información sobre el Programa Título I en su escuela.
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Jackson Elementary
Website: http://k12.pisd.edu/jackson-elementary-school
Location: 1101 Jackson Drive, Plano, TX, United States
Phone: 469-752-2100
Twitter: @JacksonPlano