Jackson eNews
February 10, 2016
The Jackson PTA is sponsoring a Field Trip Fundraising campaign to raise money for grade level field trips. Our goal is to raise $6,000 through cash or check donations by March 2nd. Please see flyer below for more details. TOGETHER WE CAN DO THIS!
Mrs. Walker, our awesome librarian, has some volunteer opportunities for "Read Across America Day," on March 2. To make the day a success, we need a minimum of 30 volunteer readers to read in Jackson classrooms. Click for flyer and volunteer form.
A big THANK YOU from Coach McMillan to all the volunteers who contacted him about Field Day. You will be receiving an e-mail soon from Coach McMillan with details about a Field Day meeting.
Parents, please take a moment to read the information below about the Student Safety Survey that all 5th grade students at jackson will be asked to take between February 17 and March 4.
Student Safety Survey
As part of a District-wide school safety audit being conducted by District Safety and Security Services, all students in the 5th grade and above will be asked to take a student safety survey at school. The survey will be taken electronically during the school day, and will take approximately 15 to 20 minutes to complete. The survey is anonymous and your child will not be identified in any survey results. The information being gathered in the survey is important in fulfilling the District’s goal of providing a safe and secure environment in which our students learn.
To review the survey questions, please click this link. Please note that the actual survey will be taken at school.
Students will begin taking the survey on Wednesday, February 17th. If you do not want your child to participate in the survey, please notify Jackson's Office Manager, Cathy Jones, at cathy.jones@pisd.edu no later than Tuesday, February 16th. If you have questions about the survey itself, please contact District Safety and Security Services at 469-752-8057.
Encuesta para Seguridad de los Estudiantes
Como parte de una auditoría de seguridad escolar que está realizando a nivel distrital el departamento de Servicios de Seguridad y Protección del Distrito, se pedirá a todos los alumnos del 5to grado para arriba participar en una encuesta, en la escuela, sobre la seguridad estudiantil. Contestarán la encuesta electrónicamente durante el día escolar, y tomará de 15 a 20 minutos completarla. La encuesta es anónima y su hijo no será identificado en ninguno de los resultados de la encuesta. La información recogida en la encuesta es importante para poder alcanzar la meta del Distrito de proveer un ambiente seguro y protegido en que nuestros alumnos puedan aprender.
Para revisar las preguntas de la encuesta por favor haga un click en este enlace. Favor de tener en cuenta que la encuesta misma se hará en la escuela.
Los alumnos empezarán a contestar la encuesta el día miércoles, 17 de febrero. Si no desea que su hijo participe en la encuesta, favor de notificar a la Gerente de Oficina de Jackson, Cathy Jones, at cathy.jones@pisd.edu para el martes, 16 de febrero, a más tardar. Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre la encuesta misma, favor de comunicarse con el departamento de Servicios de Seguridad y Protección del Distrito, al 469-752-8057.
News from Jackson PTA
Field Trip Fundraiser
The Jackson PTA is sponsoring a Field Trip Fundraising campaign to raise money for grade level field trips for the 2016-17 school year. Field trips have a big impact on Jackson students and we know we can count on our Jackson community for support. Please see flyer below for more details!
Yearbook Sales
Yearbooks are currently available for purchase through the Jackson PTA website, Store tab, for $30 until May. Order your yearbook now!
Yearbook Pictures
Your pictures are still needed for the jackson yearbook and it is easier than ever to submit those cute pics!
· Just go to the Apple App Store or Google Playstore and download Balfour Imageshare to your phone or tablet
· Enter the project number 625394
· Enter your name
· Enter your email address (Your name and email address is only for verification, it will not be published or shared with anyone)
· It will ask you for a password, but there is NO password necessary, just skip this.
· Please be sure to include the grade level for picture info!
· You can take pictures on your device that will automatically upload, or you can upload from your gallery
· Pictures needed: Special “days”, events, field trips, parties, assemblies, and just everyday pictures in the class and around the school
· Pictures can also be emailed to Cara Prentice at caralprentice@gmail.com
**Please note, submission does not guarantee inclusion in the yearbook
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State and Federal School Report Cards
The State and Federal 2014-2015 School Report Cards for Jackson Elementary has now been released, and posted to the Jackson Elementary website at http://k12.pisd.edu/jackson-elementary-school/tapr. These reports are required by the Texas Legislature and Federal Department of Education. The report provides information concerning student performance on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR), as well as information on student enrollment, class size averages, and financial expenditures. The information contained in the School Report Card is briefly described in the “School Report Card Definitions.” If you have any questions concerning the School Report Cards, please let us know. Thank you for your continued support of Jackson Elementary.
Los boletines de informe del gobierno Federal y del Estado de Texas del 2014-2015 para la escuela Jackson Elementary ha sido publicada en el sitio de internet Jackson Elementary http://k12.pisd.edu/jackson-elementary-school/tapr. Se trata de un informe requerido por la legislatura de Texas y del departamento de educación federal y preparado por la Agencia de Educación de Texas. El reporte proporciona información sobre el rendimiento de los estudiantes en la prueba STAAR® (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) que es el nombre del programa de evaluación académica para los estudiantes en las escuelas públicas de Texas, así como información sobre estudiantes inscritos, tamaño promedio de la clase y gastos financieros. La información contenida en el reporte de progreso de la escuela es requerido por la ley estatal y se describe brevemente en las "definiciones del boletín de informe de la escuela". Si usted tiene alguna pregunta acerca del boletín de informe de la escuela, por favor háganoslo saber. Gracias por su apoyo continuo a la escuela Jackson Elementary.
IMPORTANT DATES
February 8 - 12 - Friendship Week at Jackson! See flyer below for daily activities.
Friday, February 12 - Friendship Parties
- Kindergarten: 1:30 - 2:30 pm
- 1st - 3rd and 5th: 2:00 - 2:30 pm
- 4th: 1:15-1:50 pm
Monday, February 15 - Student Holiday/Teacher Professional Development Day
Monday, February 22 - PTA Meeting, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Wednesday, March 2 - Save the date….March 2nd is Read Across America Day! We are planning some fun events, and we need your help! Come and celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday the Jaguar Way. See flyer and volunteer form above.
Thursday, March 3 - Jackson Open House, 5:30 - 6:30 pm
March 7 - 11 - Spring Break! (Student/Teacher Holiday)
ACTIVITIES
Plano West Cheer is happy to present their Mini Cheer Clinic Saturday, February 13, in the Plano West main gym. All elementary school girls and boys are welcome! Participants will learn cheers and skills from the Plano West Cheerleaders and receive a cheer bow! Registration begins at 12:30pm. Clinic is 1:00pm-3:30pm. Cost is $30 payable at registration. Information is attached. Please contact Coach D for additional information Meghann.Dodd@PISD.edu
Thank you,
Kamili Carthledge
Assistant Principal
Jackson Elementary
Website: http://k12.pisd.edu/jackson-elementary-school
Location: 1101 Jackson Drive, Plano, TX, United States
Phone: 469-752-2100
Twitter: @JacksonPlano