Jackson eNews
Hello Jackson Families!
We were able to have our rescheduled Spirit Assembly for K-5 this afternoon, and I was very proud of our students for supporting their friends who received recognition. It was also a great time for Jackson Jaguars to exhibit kindness, comraderie, and school spirit! Woo-hoo, Jaguars!
Next week, February 13 - 17, there will be even more chances for our students to practice "compassion," February's character trait, and work on building relationships during Friendship Week at Jackson. Our amazing counselors have designed a theme for each day that gives our students an opportunity to build important character traits and have fun at the same time! Monday's theme is "Be Comfortable Being YOU!" Wear pajamas or warm-ups to show how great it feels to be yourself! For more information, please see the flyer below.
Jackson students will also celebrate Friendship Week with classroom Friendship parties on Tuesday, February 14. Our teachers and volunteers have fun activities planned!
Don't forget that Spirit Days at Edmond's Burgers & More continues through Saturday! If you dine in or order take-out at Edmond's on Thursday, February 9, through Saturday, February 11, a portion of the proceeds will come back to Jackson. What a win-win! Support a local business and your Jackson PTA while dining on delicious burgers, wraps, salads, and more. Please see the flyer below for more details on 3 Days to Dine 'N Donate!
Have a great weekend!
Crystal Roach
Principal
Jackson Elementary
Important Dates
- February 9 - 11 - Spirit Days at Edmond's Burgers & More, 2919 W. 15th St., Plano, TX 75075, 11am - 8:30 pm daily. 3 Days to Dine 'N Donate!
- Friday, February 10 - Spirit Assembly, K-5, gym, 1:50 pm
- February 13 - 17 - Kindness/Friendship Week
- Tuesday, February 14 - Friendship Parties, 1:50 p.m., grade level classrooms
- Thursday, February 16 - SEL Family Night, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m., Jackson Cafeteria and Library
- Monday, February 20 - Student/Staff Holiday
- February 20 - March 31 - TELPAS Assessment Window
- Thursday, February 23 - Spring Individual and Class Pictures
- Friday, February 24 - 3rd Grade Field Trip to Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair Park
- Monday, February 27 - Jackson Read-A-Thon begins
MARCH 2023
- Thursday, March 2 - General PTA Meeting, 5:00 - 5:30 pm, Cafeteria
- Thursday, March 2 - Jackson Open House, 5:30 - 6:30 pm
- March 6 - 10 - Staff/Student Holidays, Spring Break
- Sunday, March 12 - Daylight Savings Time Begins, 2:00 a.m. "Spring" forward and turn clocks 1 hour ahead.
- Monday, March 13 - Student Holiday/Staff Professional Development Day
Click HERE for 2022-23 PISD District Calendar
Click HERE for 2023-24 PISD Calendar
Frankford MS Band Instrument Fitting Dates
If your student will be attending 6th grade at Frankford Middle School next year and has selected to play in the band, please sign up for an instrument fitting on the dates below.
Thank you,
Stephanie Castor
Frankford Middle School Band
Spring 2022 TELPAS Assessments
Jackson Families,
The Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) is an assessment administered to all Limited English Proficient (LEP) students in our English as a Second Language (ESL) Program. Jackson LEP students will take TELPAS Reading and Writing in February and TELPAS Listening and Speaking Tests in March. A letter will be sent through School Messenger to the families of students who will be participating in this assessment with more information.
Thank you,
Scott Riggle
Assistant Principal
Jackson Elementary
February Fitness Calendar
Our awesome P.E. coaches are sharing a monthly calendar with fitness challenges and other activities that promote the development of motor skills, physical fitness, and social skills. These activities can be done at home with family or friends. Have fun with fitness!
Jackson PTA
Hello Jackson Families,
Support our students by joining the Jackson PTA! Your PTA membership helps to provide various programs such as: field trips, Bookfairs, school supplies, author visits and other educational programs for next year. We can't do this without your support! Please visit our website to become a member of the Jackson PTA.
The Jackson PTA website is also a great resource for you to find out about updated PISD, Jackson, and PTA events on the calendar, find ongoing and new volunteer opportunities, how you can help raise money for Jackson, and much more! Visit www.jacksonpta.com to explore our site!
In addition to our website, you will also want to read our PTA Newsletters! Find out exactly what our PTA does and ways you can assist!
February 2023 Jackson PTA Newsletter
Welcome 2023 Jackson PTA Newsletter
Be sure you are also following us on social media for reminders of upcoming events! We are on Facebook "Jackson Elementary School PTA"
Thank you!
Your Jackson PTA Executive Board
Order Your 2022-2023 Yearbook Now!
Parents,
There are so many memories to cherish this year and yearbooks provide an opportunity to preserve those special moments for the future. Click the link below to order your 2022–2023 yearbook today!
Yearbook ID: 14287923
Jackson Read-A-Thon
Jackson Elementary School has decided to hold a Read-A-Thon this year! Read-A-Thons actually get your reader excited about reading and it gives friends and family the opportunity to encourage your child to read even more.
Our Read-A-Thon starts Monday, February 27, 2023.
About one week before our Read-A-Thon starts we will send home instructions on how to activate your reader's personal page. This is where you will be able to view and record their progress.
We encourage you to activate your reader’s account today by clicking on https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/VpCzAj/1 and following the simple instructions.
We've chosen Read-A-Thon because it will not take much of your time, gives your child a reason to read and helps in the development of stronger reading skills. We hope EVERYONE participates.
Thanks so much!
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Jackson Elementary
Website: http://pisd.edu/jackson
Location: 1101 Jackson Drive, Plano, TX, United States
Phone: 469-752-2100
Twitter: @JacksonPlano