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Week of 11-29-21
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Helpful Reminders at Home
- Dress for the weather. Even when the weather is cold, we will continue to be outside for lunchtime mask breaks whenever possible. Please refer to this presentation, shared with students, that outlines our inclement weather plans. Expect that your child will be outside daily and encourage your child to dress accordingly.
- In addition to dressing warmly, please remind your child that midriffs, hoods, and hats are not allowed during the school day. Dress code expectations are outlined in the student handbook, which is available on the Jackson website.
- Headphones are only allowed in class under specific direction by the classroom teacher. Headphones in hallways, the cafeteria, and other non-classroom locations are not allowed at any time.
- All electronic devices, including cell phones, are expected to be powered off and out-of-sight.
- Check that your child has two masks before leaving for school each morning. An extra mask is helpful in case one breaks during the day or your child wants to change his/her mask for some reason. This is also a good time to remind your child that masks should be worn properly, which means fitting securely over your child's nose, mouth, and chin.
Thank you for supporting these important reminders for your child at home. When we partner together, our students know exactly what is expected of them and are more successful in meeting school expectations.
DuPage County Health Department Presentations
The DuPage County Health Department will be presenting on the dangers of vaping to 7th grade students during PE classes on Monday, December 6. For additional information about this presentation, please contact our PE/Health Department Leader, Ms. Vitale, at jvitale@d45.org.
Messages from the Jackson PTA
Treasurer Opening
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are looking for a new treasurer. Please feel free to reach out to Laurie LoCoco, at laurie4lou@yahoo.com, if you are interested.
Committee Opportunities
Any parent is encouraged to join one of our committees. Stop in for a few minutes during our next PTA Zoom meeting or contact the PTA with questions. The following committees are available for interested parents: Book Fair, Box Tops/Amazon Smile, Spirit Wear, Giving Garden, Yearbook, 8th Grade, Math Contest, Fundraising, and the Jackson/Jefferson Collaboration Committee.
2021-2022 Jackson Yearbook
Now is your chance to purchase your child a lasting memory of the 2021-2022 school year. There's nothing else like a school yearbook! Secure your child the limited edition collection of Jackson's stories from the year. Click here to order this year's school yearbook. Sales will be open until May 6.
Fundraiser
It's not too late to start supporting the Jackson PTA 2021-2022 fundraising program! The fundraising program works while you shop. Fundraising made easy for busy families! Information about this year's fundraiser can be accessed here (Spanish). Thank you for supporting the PTA and our Jackson students and staff.
PTA Membership
Click here to sign up and join the Jackson Middle School PTA. Stay involved and receive information about upcoming PTA events.
Next PTA Meeting
Our next PTA meeting will be held virtually on December 16 at 6:30 p.m. Contact Laurie LoCoco at laurie4lou@yahoo.com with any questions or ideas. A link for the meeting will be available in MemberHub.
Water Bottle Reminder
Jackson Daily Announcements
PowerSchool Parent Portal
PowerSchool is a proactive communication tool parents/guardians can use to stay informed about their child’s academic and work habits progress in school. Please click on this PowerSchool Parent/Guardian Quick Guide link for more information about how to navigate the PowerSchool portal. There is a mobile app version of the PowerSchool Portal for families. The interface of the mobile app is slightly different from the web version. If you experience any difficulties accessing PowerSchool, please email Mrs. Aparicio, the Jackson secretary who oversees PowerSchool. Her email address is vaparicio@d45.org.
Attendance
A friendly reminder that it is the responsibility of a parent/guardian to contact Jackson in the event his/her child will be absent from school. Please plan to report your child’s absence, prior to 9:00 a.m., by calling our attendance line at 630-516-7368. Parents/guardians will leave a voicemail reporting their child’s absence. In the voicemail, please include the following information:
Child’s name and grade level
Date of absence
Reason for absence
Student absenteeism should be kept to the minimum; however, the School Board recognizes that some absences are unavoidable. The following are valid causes for a student's absence and will be considered “excused,” as specified in Section 26-2a of the Illinois School Code:
Illness
Observation of a religious holiday
Death in the immediate family
Family emergency
Other situations approved by the school principal