The J-List

September 15, 2023

Hello JES Family!


Wow, it was so nice to be back on a normal school schedule this week! I think the consistency has been good for both our students and staff. The great weather has also been a welcomed change of pace!


A big thank you to all of the volunteers who have been pouring their time and service into our campus, staff, and students. We are so fortunate to have each of you!


Our JES Olympics kickoff assemblies today were so much fun, with amazing performances by our Dazzler and Cheer groups. I've included a couple of pics below. We are also looking forward to a fun week of homecoming activities this next week and hope you can join us for the parade, tailgate, and/or game. There is more information on each of these in the PTO section below.


I am so honored to be the Principal of this amazing school and a part of this beautiful community. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any concerns, questions, or joys to share with me!


GO DRAGONS!


Patrick Holladay, Principal

4th Grade KJES Tryouts

Tryouts for the 2023-2024 KJES Announcement Team will be held over the next couple of weeks. Applications are available from Mrs. Pack in the library and are due back to her by the end of the day on Friday, September 22.

Staff Spotlight

Each week we shine the spotlight on one of our amazing staff members!


This week's Staff Spotlight is on Kindergarten Teacher Mrs. Kathy Chapman, who is in her 25th year at JES (WOW) and 38th year overall! An interesting fact about Mrs. Chapman is that one of her former Kindergarten students is now teaching at JES! In her spare time, she loves spending time with family - especially her grandkids.

School Picture Day - Sept 27!

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Congratulations Mrs. Campbell

Congratulations to Art teacher Mrs. Katie Campbell on being selected as the Carroll Education Foundation JES funded teacher for the 2023-2024 school year! We celebrated Mrs. Campbell with a parade through the campus Wednesday. A huge thank you to the CEF for all they do to support CISD and our staff! For more information on the CEF, please click here.

September Core Essential

The core essential for the month of September is Friendship. Friendship is using your words and actions to show others you care.
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JES PTO

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PTO Updates

JES Olympics

The JES Olympics kicked off today with an exciting assembly! JES Olympics is a PTO fundraiser benefiting our school & is a super fun day for our students. This year, the Olympics will be help on Friday, September 29th. Every child needs to a waiver to participate in the obstacle course.


WAIVER TO PARTICIPATE


DONATE HERE to support your Dragons!


Be on the lookout for more information coming home with your child!

  • SPIRIT WEEK FLYER
  • General Information & Prizes
  • If you want to get involved, please VOLUNTEER


A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS, Trane & Gentry Air Conditioning!


Membership

We are closing our PTO Registration Membership Drive on September 17th in an effort to put together our Online Directory that will be available to all PTO members. We would like to get this out to everyone as quickly as possible.


By clicking the link below, you can access both PTO dues and Homeroom dues. PTO Dues will give you access to the Online Directory, and the Homeroom Dues are bookmarked for class parties and special surprises for the homeroom teacher throughout the year. Thank you for your support of our PTO!


Click Here to Register


Spirit Shop

SPIRIT SHOP SALE!


JES Tailgate

Join us for the JES Tailgate at the Dragon Homecoming Football game on Friday, September 22nd! This is a JES Family event and food will be provided, but you must provide a parking pass to get there. The first 50 JES students will get a Dragon hat! We will post on the JES Facebook page when the link goes live! See you there!


Volunteer Opportunities

LIBRARY HELP: Come help our new librarian Mrs. Pack!

JES OLYMPICS: LOTS of help is needed on September 29th on the big Olympics Day!

LUNCH HELP!: There is a need for parent volunteers in the school kitchens during lunch times!

DRAGON WAGON: THelp our dragon pick out and purchase items from the Dragon Wagon!

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Corporate Sponsorship: Opportunities to sponsor will close on October 1st. If you have been considering sponsorship for your business, now is the time! Please reach out to jesptoauction@gmail.com with questions or purchase sponsorship directly from the site link below.


Location Update: In a surprising turn of events, Delta mistakenly double-booked 11/4; so despite having booked our event back in April, we have moved our event to the Westin's lower ballroom….and let us tell you, it's going to be even better! Check-in at 7pm, enjoy champagne and hors d'oeuvres while you get your bid paddles and make raffle selections; doors will open at 7:30pm.


Event details and tickets available here! > https://JESAUCTION23.givesmart.com

ENCOURAGEMENT FOR OFFICER PAGE

JES PTO will be collecting notes, drawings, pictures, etc. for Officer Page as he embarks on his weekly treatments. If you or your children would like to participate, please drop off your items at one of the below addresses. This will be an ongoing effort this year and we will deliver your kind words and joyful creations weekly so he has something to lift his spirits and keep him busy at each treatment.


Drop off at 1037 La Salle Lane or 1004 Quail Run Road. Thank you for your overwhelming support of Officer Page!

Community Happenings!

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Junior Belle Clinic & Workshop

Register Now for the Junior Belle Clinic & Workshop!

The Clinic & Workshop are held at CSHS from 1-4 on Saturday October 21st

Dancers of all grade school ages come learn from the Award Winning Emerald Belles and Perform at Dragon stadium on Thursday, November 2nd! Dancers receive training, a photo button, and a commemorative T shirt for performance night . Snacks are provided.


Online Registration through 10/13 at Emeraldbelles.com. Walkup Registration available day of event. T-shirt size not guaranteed for walkup registrants. Doors open at 12:30, showoff performance at 3:45, and then performance night at Dragon stadium on November 2nd.

Around the Corner

September

20 - Homecoming Parade

22 - Homecoming Game & JES Tailgate

27 - School Pictures

29 - JES Olympics


October

2 - School Custodian Appreciation Day; Bully Prevention Day: Wear blue

4 - 4th Grade CogAT testing

5 - Dragon Wagon; 1st Grade Field Trip; Dyslexia Awareness Day: Wear red

6 - No School for Students

9 - No school - Columbus Day

17 - 4th Grade ITBS testing

18 - 4th Grade ITBS testing

19 - 2nd Grade Field Trip to Dallas World Aquarium

20 - KG Field Trip to Botanic Gardens; PTO Fall Family Picnic

23-27 - Red Ribbon Week

23-Nov 5 - PTO Online Auction

26 - Picture Make-Up Day

31 - Character Parade


**Football Fridays** - Remember to wear your Dragon Spirit Wear on football Fridays this fall!