Jaguar News
1/6/20
Welcome Back Jaguars
We are so thrilled to have the kids back at school! Hopefully your family is rested and healthy as we start back this week. Although we saw many tired faces this morning, the hugs and smiles as the kids greeted each other was a beautiful sight to see. Thank you again to all the families who dropped by gifts and cards for us in the office. We appreciate your kindness and thoughtfulness. Working at Jackson is such a privilege, and we are ready to rock 2020!
Warmly,
Kasia Gutierrez
Recent Positive Office Referral Winners
January Testing
As you know, semester 1 ends on 1/29. The testing window for iReady and STAR opens this week. Over the next 4 weeks, your child will be taking online computer tests in both math and reading. In addition, teachers will be finishing up math and content units to prepare for grades. To help teachers with gathering data, please send your child to school each day unless they qualify for an HSD excused absence. Our teachers attempt to spread the assessments and projects out over the month to avoid students feeling overwhelmed. If they are absent and need to catch up, it can be difficult for the kids. Thank you in advance!
Comprehensive Sexuality Education Information
On Tuesday 10/29, the Hillsboro School Board approved the CSE plan. This means, starting this year, students will receive 9-11 lessons. At Jackson, we are sticking to the implementation plan discussed at the October principal coffee chat. If you were unable to make it, here are the main points:
- By the end of this month, you will receive a letter from your child's teacher indicating the plan for teaching this unit.
- Our plan is to start the 30-40 minute lessons the weeks of 2/26 and 3/2.
- The picture books should be delivered to the building in the next two weeks. Once they are here, you are welcome to make an appointment for viewing with the office.
- You are welcome to opt your child out for all, or part of the lessons. Opt out forms will be in our office. The front office staff will be happy to assist you.
Many of the lessons have been edited. If it's been a while since you've viewed them, please use this link to see the lessons by grade level. CSE Lessons
Girls on the Run
Registration for Jackson's Girls on the Run after school program opens 1/15. We are so excited to bring this program to Jackson. If you are interested in registering your child, or you would like to help as a GOTR volunteer coach, please visit www.girlsontherunpdx.org or email Allie Lawson at lawsona@hsd.k12.or.us.
Dates to Remember
1/9- Coffee Chat/PTA Meeting 8:00 AM
1/10- Positive Behavior Assembly (Students wear Dream Team color)
1/17- Twin Day (spirit day)
1/20- No School MLK Day
About Us
Email: gutierrk@hsd.k12.or.us
Website: https://www.hsd.k12.or.us/jackson
Location: 675 Northeast Estate Drive, Hillsboro, OR, USA
Phone: (503)844-1670
Twitter: @JKESPrincipal