Update from Principal Boyd
April 28, 2023
From Principal Boyd
Happy Friday!
Monday is officially National Principal's Day and I want you to know that 5 years later, I am still honored to serve this amazing school and community. I do not take my role for granted and I thank you for trusting my leadership and that I have the best interest at heart ALWAYS for your most prized position... our EJ Scholars! I absolutely love each of them and I tell them every day:).
A few items for you to be aware of at EJ:
GA Milestones Testing
Students in grades 3-5 will participate in the Georgia Milestones Assessment beginning on May 3. Testing will begin promptly at 7:45 each day, so it is critical that students arrive on time. Please help your child be successful by ensuring that he or she gets enough rest the night before testing. If you would like for your child to eat breakfast at school, please arrive by 7:20. The schedule for testing is as follows:
May 3: English Language Arts – part 1
May 4: English Language Arts - part 2
May 5: English Language Arts – part 3
May 9: Math – part 1
May 10: Math – part 2
May 11: Science (5th grade only)
EJ Foundation Pantry - Picture Below
The Esther Jackson Community Foundation has reopened their toiletry supply pantry for the families at EJ. There is no deadline for placing orders or set pick up date. It will remain open and orders may be placed as they're needed. Please allow 5-7 days for our volunteers to pack your orders. We will text you when it is ready for pick up or drop off. https://forms.office.com/r/1XBxpxyf3Q
Fundraiser For Playscape Shades - Flyer Below
If you have time this weekend, please consider coming to the Deep Roots fundraiser sponsored by The Passion Foundation. Several staff members from EJ will be there and proceeds will go toward adding a shade structures to our outside playscapes. This is a great way to support EJ while eating good food, sipping good drinks, listening to live music, and grabbing something from the silent auction. I plan to be there and I hope to see you!
Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 8 - 12. Please be on the lookout for information from our PTA with details on how you can participate in celebrating our fantastic EJ staff.
Kindergarten Round Up - May 11th @3:00 p.m.
We are hosting Kindergarten Round-Up for rising Kindergarten scholars soon and we would love to have a full house. The flyer for the event is below. Please share with any community families with students who will attend EJ next school year.
Annual Title I Parent Input Meeting - Feedback
If you were unable to attend one of our Input meetings, we really need your help!
It’s critical that as many parents as possible provide feedback as to be in compliance with the Title I guidelines. We use this feedback to ensure that we are meeting the needs of our community and to plan for additional programs/resources.
Link to Presentation
ES Survey Link https://bit.ly/Input-Survey_ES_2023
When you open the survey:
- Select our school: Esther Jackson Elementary
- Choose your role: I am a parent.
- Complete the 4 or 5 survey questions.
- Proved first and last name for a second time.
- Submit.
If you would like to preview the documents we are revising prior to leaving feedback, please click on the appropriate links below.
School-Family Compact FY23 - Spanish
Parent & Family Engagement Plan FY23
Jaguar Spotlight
This week I am highlighting a few amazing staff members:
Clio Ake - I would like to acknowledge Clio for being amazing! She does a fantastic job running our front desk and I am so appreciative of how hard she works to ensure EJ is a welcoming place for all stakeholders. Clio truly does it all at EJ and we are so lucky to have her!
Frank Perez - Frank serves as our Title I liaison and he is an exemplar! Frank ensures that we are compliant for Title I and goes above and beyond to engage with our families. The amount of paperwork and additional requirements involved with being a Title I school is massive. Frank never complains, always meets deadlines, and maintains a positive attitude. I am so appreciative of his dedication to Team EJ!
Teacher and Staff Recognition
The role of an educator is extremely rewarding and sometimes tough. it is so important that we always show appreciation to our EJ staff.
If you would like to recognize an EJ staff member, please complete this short form: https://tinyurl.com/StaffRecognitionEJ We would love to hear from you!
Principal Feedback
Parents, please use this link to provide feedback on how we can better serve you. I welcome questions, suggestions, concerns, and of course positive messages about EJ or any staff member. Please do not include questions about your student(s) performance. Instead, contact your student's teacher.
Dates to Remember
May 1 - National Principal's Day!
May 3-11 - Elementary GMAS End of Grade (EOG) - Grades 3-5
May 8 - 12 Teacher Appreciation Week
May 11 - Kindergarten Round-Up
May 14 - Mother's Day
May 16 - SGC Meeting @4:00 p.m.
May 17 - College and Career Day - celebrate your favorite school!
May 18 - Field Day (PreK - 2)
May 19 - Field Day (3-5)
May 25 - Last Day of School