The J-List
September 23, 2022
Greetings!
I can't believe we are already finishing up our 6th week of school and are about to wrap up the month of September! Time is flying by, but I know we are all definitely ready for the arrival of fall and some cooler weather.
If you didn't hear, our campus had safety drills on Lockdown, Secure, and Hold this week. We also has a surprise safety audit. Our students and staff performed exactly as we have been preparing, and we passed the audit with flying colors!
This weekend is our PTO Adult Event and Fundraiser, and next Friday (Sept 30) our Dad's Club is sponsoring our first Dragons and Donuts event of the year. You can find information for both of these events in the PTO section of this J-List.
I am so honored to serve our amazing students, staff, and community. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any concerns, questions, or joys to share.
It's a great day to be a JES Dragon!
Patrick Holladay, Principal
patrick.holladay@southlakecarroll.edu
817-949-4500
Join us on Twitter @MrHolladayJES and @Jack_D_Johnson
Picture Day is Wednesday, September 28
Red Ribbon Week October 24-28
Superintendent's Sept 22 Dragon Update
Yearbook Orders!
Parents of 4th grade students may also purchase Dedication pages for $25 for a 1/8 page ad. Please note that this is only for 4th grade! Submit orders, pay, and build your page on the Balfour JES Store site at the link above.
Parent Technology Night
The CISD Technology department invites you to Parent Technology Night at the Administration Building. This come and go event on Tuesday, October 4th from 5:30 – 6:30 will provide information about our district’s main platforms to include: Seesaw, Canvas, Google, ClassLink and Skyward Family Access. We look forward to seeing you there!
Volunteers Needed to Scan Books
Yearbook Pictures Needed!
Our Yearbook Staff is beginning to work on the 2022-23 yearbook pages and need your help to make sure as many of our Little Dragons as possible are included. Please upload pictures at this link and make sure to select the category.
All pictures must be in JPG format. You can set your iPhone camera to JPG by going to Settings : Camera : Formats, then choose Most Compatible. This will not change your photos in any way.
Core Essential of the Month
This core essential for the month of September is trust.
Trust is putting your confidence in someone you can depend on. Thank you for reinforcing trust with your child!
Lunchroom Volunteers Needed
Are you looking for ways to help out your child’s school? Then we have an exciting opportunity and a need for parent volunteers in the school kitchens during lunch times! Please consider following this link and signing up for some time slots to help our Child Nutrition staff at your campus.” https://tinyurl.com/CISDlunchvol
JES Fall SAGT Social
ESL Coffee & Conversations
Junior Belle Clinic & Workshop
DRUMROLL PLEASE!
It's Junior Belle Clinic and Workshop time!
- Saturday, October 15th
- Learn dance and kick: the Clinic is K-4th grade, and the Workshop is 5-8th grade.
- Performance on Thursday, October 20th, at a Dragon football game.
Please use the QR codes or attached link for more information and to register!
Online Auction
Bidding closes SUNDAY at 9pm. Don't miss out on Teacher for the Day, Reserved Parking, Grade Level Parties, Pie Mr. Holladay, and more!!
JES Adult Event and Fundraiser
The Adult Event Auction is OPEN for bidding! We're so excited to see everyone tomorrow night (7-10pm) in your Miami Vice best. It's not too late to join us! Raffle offerings will be exclusive to those in attendance.
https://JESADULT2022.givesmart.com
For those unable to join this year, we are able to offer virtual bidding. Bid away on these amazing auction items from anywhere! Bidding will close promptly ay 9pm SATURDAY.
Follow @jesauction on Instagram for live event updates. Let's raise some money for JES!
DADS Club
Fall Picnic
Book Fair
The Book Fair will take place October 12th-22nd. Email Lacey Whitt at whitt.lacey@yahoo.com if you can help volunteer.
Business Sponsorships
Do you have a business? Are you looking for JES sponsorship opportunities? Please use this form and we will be in contact!
Stay Connected
Be sure to join the Jack D. Johnson Elementary PTO Facebook page.
Sign up for receive reminders about important events by texting “PTOJES” to 1-866-516-0824.
Text "JESDADS" to 1-866-516-0824 to stay up to date on our DADS club events.
Quick Links
- Carroll ISD E-Blasts: Stay connected by signing up for the district E-blast newsletter.
- JES PTO Website
- JES Website and School Calendar
- JES Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter
- JES Cafeteria Menu
- J-List Archive: Past school newsletters
Around the Corner
September
24 - PTO Miami Vice Adult Event/Fundraiser
28 - Picture Day
30 - DADS Club Dragons and Donuts, 6:40 am
October
2 - School Custodian Appreciation Day
4 - Bully Prevention Day - wear blue
5 - CogAT (4th grade only)
6 - Dragon Wagon
7 - No School for Students
10-11 - No School for Students
12 - Dyslexia Awareness Day - wear red (observed)
13 - PTO Meeting, 9:00am
14 - PTO Fall Family Picnic
17-21 - Book Fair
19-20 - ITBS (4th grade only)
21 - Makeup Pictures
24-28 - Red Ribbon Week
28 - PTO Family Tailgate; JES Olympics Kick-Off
31 - Character Parade
**Football Fridays** - Remember to wear your Dragon Spirit Wear on football Fridays this fall!