Jackson Journal
Welcome Back, Braves! August/September 2017
Important Dates to Remember
Monday, August 28 - dental clinic continues at Jackson
Tuesday, August 29, 3:20 - Warrior Cross Country team visits Jackson 1/2 mile team
Wednesday, August 30, 11:40 - Greeter/Tour Guide Leadership team meeting
Thursday, August 31, 8:30 - PTA fundraiser kick off day
Friday, September 1 - First day for clubs (starts at 8:30 - don't be late!)
Monday, September 4 - no school, Labor Day
Thursday, September 7, 4:00 - Elementary race at Warrior's Path Park (Please contact Mrs. Clendenen if you are interested in participating! 378-2241)
Friday, September 8 - Individual Picture Day
Friday, September 15 - no school, Parent/Teacher Conference Day (please call 378-2241 to arrange transportation)
Friday, September 22 - health screenings for k, 2nd, and 4th grade students
Friday, September, 29 - Field Day
Wednesday, November 8 - system-wide career fair for all 4th graders
Building hours and entrances - Please follow traffic flow in the morning!
Please use Jackson Street each morning for student drop off. The main entrance (Stone Drive side of the building) is to be used by Jackson faculty and buses only. If your student arrives after 8:15, please park in "visitor" parking and walk in to the main office. Several parents have used the bus entrance in the morning this week and were "stuck" between buses that were unloading. This causes extra wait time and frustration for many different people, especially those who must wait! Often, impatience leads to poor choices. Keeping our students safe is the number one priority. Please use Jackson Street 7:20-8:15. Thank you!
Parent Events
Our next Family Leadership Team meeting will be held on Friday, September 8th, 7:30-8:15, in Mrs. Morrison's classroom. Topics of discussion will include (but not limited to!) fundraising, t-shirt sales, PTA membership, volunteers, and box top collection.
Communication
Also, are you following Jackson Elementary on twitter? Look for important news and daily posts or pictures: @KCS_Jackson. You can also see info from our Related Arts team: @KCS_JacksonRA.
The Seven Habits - Synergize Homework Challenge
This week's challenge: Everyone loves to SYNERGIZE! Show one way that you or a family member participated in this habit this summer!
Draw a picture that includes a caption. Return your picture to Room 306 before Friday. The first ten submissions will receive a free Beach Hut icee!