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Mark Your Calendars!
Picture Day - Friday, September 28 (We can always use more volunteers! Parents who help out on this day receive a free picture package. Call 378-2250 ext 2241 to find out more.)
If you haven't already, there's still time to order school pictures on mylifetouch.com. Please submit your portrait order before Friday, Sep 28.
Andrew Jackson Elem School
Picture Day: Friday, Sep 28
Picture Day ID: AA468077Y0
Field Day AND Parent Leadership Team meeting - Friday, October 12 (PTA meets at 7:30-8:15)
Fall Break - Monday-Friday, October 15-19
RCAM Family Field Trip - For all 3rd-5th grade families - Monday, November 5 (Families will choose one session, 3:30-4:15 or 4:15-5:00.)
Career Fair for all 4th graders - Thursday, November 15th
Barter Players visit Jackson - Thursday, January 10
Urgent! Return your Clinic Cards today!
Communication and Safety Survey - We have answers!
Thank you to all parents who returned the Safety and Communication Survey. Each week, we will address another question or comment.
There were more than a dozen families who responded with concerns about Jackson Street drop-off and pick-up, as well as Donelson Street walkers. While there has been additional crossing guards in the past, our school is currently operating with only two crossing guards in the morning and afternoon, on Stone Drive and Lovedale. As parents are dropping off or picking up, please be mindful of students walking and biking, please drive slowly, and always be patient. Remember that Jackson Street is a DROP OFF area in the morning. Parents should not be exiting the vehicle and saying long good-bye's in the morning. If students need additional support in the morning, are finishing breakfast, or need to brush their hair, please park at Lifebridge Church and finish these morning activities.
A few survey questions remarked about school messenger call-out's and emails. In the past, "voice" messages were often used for communication; however, this type of message is now often reserved for more urgent calls. The emails and newsletter links are used more often system-wide.
Many more questions and comments were made and we appreciate this feedback. BOLO for more information each week!
Thank you, TDOT!
Don't miss out!
Be on the lookout for these weekly updates every Thursday!
If you have questions or need more information, please call our Family Liaison at 378-2250 ext. 2241.
Field Day Fun, October 12th
Parent Leadership Meeting
Jackson Street - Pull all the way up to the WHITE rectangle!
If you drop your student off on Jackson Street in the morning, please be sure to pull all the way up to the WHITE rectangle. Thank you for helping with keeping the flow of traffic moving!
Picture Day
Volunteers are still needed to assist our students. Please call 378-2250 ext 2241 if you are interested in receiving FREE pictures in exchange for your volunteer time!
Andrew Jackson Elem School
Picture Day: Friday, Sep 28
Picture Day ID: AA468077Y0
Tomorrow is Picture Day! If you haven't already, there's still time to order school pictures on mylifetouch.com. Please submit your portrait order before Friday, Sep 28.
Friday, Sep 28, 2018, 08:00 AM
Jackson Elementary School, Jackson Street, Kingsport, TN, USA
Family Field Trip Day, 3rd-5th graders
Monday, Nov 5, 2018, 03:30 PM
Regional Center for Advanced Manufacturing, West Main Street, Kingsport, TN, USA
Mrs. Morrison's Love & Logic Tip
DEAR JACKSON FAMILIES,
I COULDN'T PASS UP THIS GREAT TIDBIT FROM JIM FAY, CO-FOUNDER OF THE LOVE AND LOGIC INSTITUTE. PLEASE READ AHEAD!
Of course, she refrains from requiring any chores out of them, because she knows they work hard at school. Besides, it upsets them when she asks them to help.
Unfortunately, and unintentionally, Mom is stealing from her children. They are two of the most miserable human beings on earth. They walk around (actually they sit around) most of the time with scowls on their faces. Because Mom has stolen their self-esteem and gotten them hooked on stuff, nothing seems to bring happiness or contentment. Everything is “stupid” or “boring.”
When we train our kids to believe that getting stuff is the key to happiness, might we be stealing their lifelong joy and sense of fulfillment? In our audio, Parents are Not ATMs, we teach that true contentment comes from earning things rather than being showered with them.
To protect your children from this type of insidious theft, experiment with the following:
• The next time your child wants something, ask, “How do you think you might earn that?”
• Instead of taking on the problem of affording the item, say, “You may have that as soon as you can afford it.”
• Give them some ideas about how they might earn the required cash, and give yourself a pat on the back for not giving in.
• Notice how proud they are when they earn things through good old-fashioned perspiration.
Thanks for reading! Our goal is to help as many families as possible. If this is a benefit, forward it to a friend.
Jim Fay