Jackson Newsletter
January
Dear Jackson Families,
Happy New Year!
We are excited to welcome back our jaguars for second semester. We know 2023 will be a great year for learning and collaborating with families. With your partnership, students will continue to grow academically and make positive choices at school. We need your support to encourage your child to complete the weekly OPS digital resource assignments, learning math facts, and reading for enjoyment at home.
Mark your calendars for our Jackson Family Night on January 19 at 5:30 pm. Our committee is busy planning a great night for you to engage in activities with your child.
Kindergarten registration is this month. Jackson will host a registration session on January 26 for those who need help with online registration for a future kindergarten student for 2023-2024. See more information below
The weather is colder. Be sure your student wears appropriate clothing. Please reach out to Ms. Sisavanh, the counselor, for winter clothing resources. We go outside for recess everyday unless it is raining, snowing, high winds, or feels like 20 degrees or colder.
Thank you for following the traffic flow during arrival and dismissal. Please remember, do not use the top section of the bus lane when cones are reserving for the bus. Do not park in the bus lane. If you need to park, please use the parking lot to the west or park in the neighborhood. Only cross with students at the crosswalks. The north alley is reserved for daycare.
School attendance is very important. Students should attend school regularly, on time, and all day. If your child is sick, please call the office, 531-299-1620, to report the absence. Do not send your child to school if they are sick.
Please check your child's backpack each morning to make sure only have school items are inside. They should bring their iPad to school each day.
School Hours:
8:35 am Breakfast doors open - Grab-n-Go breakfast in the classroom
8:45 am Arrival for students not eating breakfast
8:50 am K-6 School Begins
8:50 am Early Childhood / Pre-K Arrival
3:55 pm Early Childhood / Pre-K Dismissal
4:00 pm Kindergarten Dismissal; Buses load
4:05 pm 1-6 Dismissal
Please do not leave your child at the school before 8:35 am. There is not proper supervision. If you need before school care, please contact Kids Club to register:
https://opsfkidsclub.org/program-details/
Please call or email if you have any questions, 531-299-1620. Please let us know if we can connect you to resources to support your family. We are here to help.
Sincerely,
Suzanne Hagen
Principal
Important Dates
January
- 4 - School Resumes
- 5 - Jackson Community Chat, 3 pm
- 16 - No School - MLK Day
- 19 - PTO meeting, 5 pm; Family Night, 5:30 - 7 pm
- 20 - No Early Childhood Class
- 26 - 23-24 Kindergarten Registration, 2pm
February
- 3 - No School - Curriculum Day
- 6 - Jackson Community Chat, 3 pm
- 10 - No Early Childhood Class; Progress Reports Sent Home
- 14 - Valentine's Day parties, 3:15 pm
- 16 - PTO Meeting, 5 pm
- 20 - No School - President's Day
- 24 & 25 - Disney Musical Frozen Performance
March
- 2 - Jackson Community Chat, 3 pm
- 10 - Report Cards Sent Home
- 13-17 - No School - Spring Break
- 29 or 30 - Conferences
- 30 - 31 - No School
PE Shoes Required
Blue Group = Cycle Days 4, 6, 9
Library Book Return
5&6 Red Group = Cycle Day 2
Blue Group = Cycle Day 9
Band & Strings
Band = Cycle Day 1, 4, 6, 9
Items to Bring to School
- Bring the iPad fully charged and charging cord
- Refillable water bottle - Water Only
- Backpack (check each evening / morning)
*Do NOT allow your child to bring toys, gum, junk food, or non-school related items
2023-2024 Incoming Kindergarten Class
Please share with potential families.
Jackson's Kindergarten registration is January 26 at 2 pm.
Staff will be available to help with online registration for 23-24 kindergarten students.
Current families do not need to attend unless you need help with online registration or uploading required forms.
Dual Language staff will also share information about our Spanish and English immersion program for prospective families.
Current OPS families, use your Infinite Campus Parent Portal account to register online.
In April, we will host a class visit and family meeting.
Families not in our Home Attendance Area, select Jackson as your first choice on the online registration to enter the lottery for open spaces. Placement notifications will be sent by OPS in March.
Students must be 5 years old on or before July 31, 2023.
Online registration links below.
New to OPS: https://campus.ops.org/campus/OLRLoginKiosk/ops?configGroupID=14
Current OPS Families: https://campus.ops.org/campus/portal/parents/ops.jsp
WELLNESS TIP OF THE MONTH
Be Active and Eat a Variety of Fruits and Vegetables
Keep your children healthy. Kids need 60 minutes of physical activity everyday. Set limits on passive screen time and non-healthy foods. Designate a time of the day when there are no electronics - and stick to it. Did you know that children should have 4-5 servings of fruits and vegetables every day? Eat a variety of colors too! Each color of fruits and vegetables contains different vitamins and minerals that are good for growth and development. Help us; help you. Sending students ready for school helps us; help them to be ready for learning each day.
Title One School-Family Compact
School Expectations
iPad Expectations
Media Wellness - Common Sense Media
Safety is a Priority
If you or your student see concerning behavior, report it immediately to a trusted staff member at school or Safe2Help Nebraska. A Safe2Help Nebraska link is installed on all student iPads. Families can also call (531) 299-SAFE. We regularly practice our district’s Standard Response Protocol in case of emergency (fire, evacuation, severe weather and more).
Thank you for your partnership in promoting safe, welcoming and supportive schools.
Safe2Help
Make an anonymous report. Report at threat.
Hotline
211 Nebraska
211 is a free, comprehensive information and referral system
Volunteer Opportunities
1. Monday Clean-Up Crew - Pick up trash on the Jackson campus each Monday morning from 8:15 - 8:35 am. Sign-Up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0548ABA72DA6FA7-monday
2. TeamMates Mentor - Contact Ms. Sisavanh, our School Counselor, for more information about being a mentor through the TeamMates program. The commitment is having lunch with a student once a week. More information: https://teammates.org/
Interested in Volunteering?
Please use link to complete the volunteer application:
https://omaha.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=11509
All adults who wish to volunteer during the school day on a school campus or chaperone day field trips, and district sponsored activity with students need to complete the application BEFORE volunteering with students or in the building. The required Volunteer Application allows the District and the schools to provide the appropriate level of clearance for school volunteers, protecting our students. Level 3 volunteering requires a background check.
All volunteers must reapply each school year to be considered for volunteer opportunities.
PTO Leadership
Vice Pesident - Justin Lowndes
Secretary - Colleen Durante
Treasurer - Conan Heelan
Join the PTO
- Email us at: ops.jackson.pto@ops.org
- Follow us on Facebook and Request to join the OPS Jackson Elementary Parent Page
- Please consider donating to the PTO to serve & support our students & staff - http://weblink.donorperfect.com/jackson_pto
Jackson Elementary
Email: suzanne.prenger-hagen@ops.org
Website: jackson.ops.org
Location: 620 South 31st Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: 531-299-1620
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OPSJacksonElementary
Twitter: @OPSJacksonElem
Omaha Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or economic status in its programs, activities and employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following individual has been designated to accept allegations regarding non-discrimination policies: Superintendent of Schools, 3215 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131 (531-299-9822). The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director of Equity and Diversity (equityanddiversity@ops.org), 3215 Cuming St, Omaha, NE 68131 (531-299-0307).