Jackson Jetliner
A.K.A. Thursday Folder for 5/23/2019
NOTES & REMINDERS
No School on Monday, May 27
Confirmation of Make-Up Dates - Changes to the School Calendar
Regarding the weather-related changes to our calendar, please make plans informed by the details available here:
May 24, and 31 remain as early dismissal days, dismissing at 2:20pm.
The following designated make-up days at the END OF THE YEAR will become FULL instruction days:
June 3
June 4
June 5 * Last day for preschool*
June 6 – Last day of school; EARLY DISMISSAL day, dismissing at 2:20pmJackson Film Club Premier - Mystery On The Jackson Jet
Signup below to attend one of Jackson's Film Club showings of Mystery on the Jackson Jet
Concessions will be open. No cost for tickets.
June 1st
Marcus Galaxy 16
5340 Council St NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
9:30 AM – Cast and Crew’s Families Only
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1pbhmv-z3CYGUKGnW_yid4onCem0j0m0fiAG4aZPUJzg/edit
10:15 AM – Open to all Jackson Students and Families
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1WQSiV-4zPU_EaFgNyuv3sOTsjrmvstxop5qjDf0UJew/edit
Take Away Hunger (TAH)
HOORAY! WAY TO GO JACKSON JETS!!
We surpassed our goal of $5,000 and reached the 100 boxes super goal.
Jackson students will package 21,600 meals for very hungry/starving people of our world. That brings our 10-year packing total to 125,000 meals!
Tuesday, May 28th --packing day- All K-5 students will have a chance to work packaging TAH food in the gym.
*Students should dress comfortably and wear tennis shoes.
*All who help will need to wear hats or hairnets during packing. Students are encouraged to bring a hat from home.
*Wear your Jackson t-shirts or TAH shirts to show support of Jackson Elementary as a Take Away Hunger packaging station!!
If adults are free any time on May 28th, please consider coming to school to help as we package the food that all those quarters bought! Here is a link to the signup genius. It has slots for set-up, cleanup, and specific classroom help.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0B4AABA72CAB9-take
What a gift you all have given-thank you for making our world a better place.
Field Day Volunteers
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeseKgVyNpZeiWoo2zwS7IQymuKLmMrfJlD3_QLwjpI8R0Mfw/viewform
HyVee Cash4Students Program Returns $1,099 to Jackson
Event Committee sign up
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/20f0b4aa9a82ba6f58-ptaevent
Order School Supplies for Next School Year
Online orders are due by June 16th:
- Go to www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks
- Enter the school ID: JAC139
- Follow the directions to complete your order.
- Keep your online confirmation as your receipt.
Or return the attached order form with your payment by June 7th (checks payable to Jackson PTA), to the Jackson office.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Jackson Night at the Kernels - Star Wars Night
Online ordering is still available until end of day this Friday - tickets orders sent through the school are no longer available.
Please join us for Jackson Elementary Night at the Cedar Rapids Kernels! This fun and exciting event will take place on Saturday, May 25th at 6:35 PM. Gates open at 5:30 PM.
The Kernels will take on the Peoria Chiefs - Class A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. It's Star Wars Night and fans can meet their favorite characters and bid on game worn Star Wars Themed Jerseys! The first 1,000 fans through the gate will also receive a pair of Star Wars Character Socks! The night caps off with a spectacular post-game fireworks show, as well!
Tickets are just $8.00, a savings of $4.00 off the regular box office price. Tickets can be purchased using the flyer distributed at school, OR online by using the special URL below: (This special link will be active until Friday, May 24th at Midnight. If you do not want to buy your tickets online, you may also purchase them by calling the Kernels ticket office at (319) 896-7560. Please select the special JACKSON area in section 113 when ordering online and over the phone.)
https://www.ticketreturn.com/prod2/Buy.asp?EventID=276684&promocode=jackson
Saturday, May 25, 2019, 06:30 PM
Cedar Rapids Kernels, Rockford Road Southwest, Cedar Rapids, IA, USA
Jackson Adopt the Garden Summer Program
We’re looking for families to adopt the Jackson Learning Garden over the summer months! This is a great opportunity if you are unable to have a garden at home, travel extensively over the summer or have never gardened and need a simple introduction. Our garden is chemical free and kid friendly!
How It Works:
Families adopt the garden for one week (Sunday-Saturday).
All gardening levels welcome! We supply the checklist and are always around to answer questions and take care of the big problems.
Responsibilities will include watering, weeding, staking and reporting disease or bugs.
All tools are provided and water is on site.
Commitment is 2-5 hours (2-3 hours June/July, later in the summer more time is required).
During your week, families are welcome to take home any produce that is ready!
Weeks fill up quickly! Sign up is below. Questions? Contact Emmaly at fenren03@gmail.com
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZfAG81UY7Ti64YiMT14sGi4-N4mQhWjIevTBc9hpQ_G4fMg/viewformAttention 5th Grade Families - Save the Date!
What: 5th Grade Recognition Celebration
When: Tuesday, June 4
Time: 10:00am-2:00pm with a brief ceremony at 11:00-11:30am
Where: Cherry Hill Park Pavilion
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COUNSELOR'S CORNER
Free & Reduced Meals
Did you know that you can apply for free or reduced meals at any time, not just at the start of school year? If you do not have a current meal benefit, you may:
- Apply online www.lunchapp.com
- Contact the school for a paper application
If you already have a current meal benefit, no action is needed.
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PTA HAPPENINGS
Signup to Help Head PTA Events Next Year
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SCRIP
Scrip is looking for someone to help with the program next school year. Please contact Lori Weber at 319-551-5584 if interested or have any questions.
If you need a gift card fast, stop in the office and ask to look in the Cash & Carry Bag. Lots of new cards and plenty of options to choose from.
SCRIP is a program where you buy gift cards at face value and a percentage goes back to the school. Fast, convenient and a great way to support Jackson!
SCRIP order forms and info can be found:
http://jackson.cr.k12.ia.us/activities/scrip/
Contact Lori Weber at jacksonptascrip@gmail.com or 551-5584 with any questions about SCRIP
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Virtual Backpack
http://webapps.cr.k12.ia.us/virtualbackpack/FlyerLinks.aspx?school=Jackson
Rainbow Picture 2018
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CONNECT
Jackson Elementary School
Email: jacksonjetspta@gmail.com
Website: jackson.cr.k12.ia.us
Location: 1300 38th Street Northwest, Cedar Rapids, IA, USA
Phone: (319)558-2471
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jackson-Jets-PTA-271549522948999/
Twitter: @Jackjetscrcsd