Weekly Update
Jackson Jetliner Week of 10/31/19
Announcements
Events & Activities
Picture Retake is Monday November 4.
Jackson Running Club Return of the Turkey Trot Registration
- We have been having a WONDERFUL turn out for running club! We have 55 students registered for running club! With that, the Marion Turkey Trott is right around the corner so we need to get some items squared away.
- Those running the Return of the Turkey Trot on Saturday, November 16th need to register on their own. EARLY REGISTRATION ENDS NOV. 1.
- If your child (and any others) are intending to to run the Trott, registration is open. We ask parents to register your children. You may register online or via snail mail. Here is the link to the online registration. http://getmeregistered.com/TROTTT. Below is a PDF for a hard copy if you choose to mail in your registration.
- To let Kim know you are interested in running with the group go here (this does not register you) https://forms.gle/MHoBwZJePzaqyRH48
- Student cost to run is $10 (no shirt option) or $15 (long sleeve race shirt). Adult is $20/25. If there is a financial need, contact Kim, there are funds available.
- All students running the race will receive a Jackson shirt (if you have one from last year dig it out)
- Those not running the race can order a shirt.
- We ask that parents are on site, but you do not have to run the race, we have volunteers running both the 5 and 8k with the kiddos. Parents are also welcome to run/walk.
- Register https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=132445 (there is also a paper registration you can send in at the end of this newsletter)
Lastly, if you're child wants to run and registration is an economic hardship, PLEASE EMAIL ME. I want children to have access to run. If there are barriers to involvement, please let me know.
Fall is here and it's time to lace up your running shoes! Running club is for all kids in grades K-5th and open to all abilities. Kids can join anytime during the season!
Volunteer Opportunities
Gymnastic Volunteers
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084facaa2da0fe3-gymnastics1
Jackson Day of Service - Save the Date
Friday, Nov 15, 2019, 10:30 AM
Jackson Elementary School, 38th Street Northwest, Cedar Rapids, IA, USA
Fundraising
Read-a-Thon Fundraiser Begins Oct. 23
This year, we are excited to announce that we will hold a Read-a-thon fundraiser. Our
Read-a-thon is a program that brings students together with family and friends to
encourage reading and to build literacy skills.
Counseling Corner
Adopt a Family for Christmas
Clickstop Cares Holly Jolly Christmas Application
Jackson Scrip- GREAT WAY TO SUPPORT JACKSON
Hy-Vee Coupon Books! See flyer below. The Coupon Books cost $10 and Jackson receives $8 profit from each book. You can order via the scrip order form sent home with your child or email Amber, at JacksonPTAScrip@gmail.com with your order.
Easy Fundraising
Box Tops
Register for PTA, Volunteer Opportunities and Student interests
1. Register for PTA
- Dues can be paid to Jackson Office or at the PTA meeting in October
- Dues are $8/ Individual or $15/Couple
- PTA meetings are the 1st of every month at 6-7pm, in the cafe. Free childcare provided.
2. Volunteer Interests
Please know that signing up for an event DOES NOT fully commit you to it. We are just generating an interest list and as these events draw closer we will send out an email to those who show interest through this survey to see who is available and in what capacities. Volunteers are what makes Jackson such a great community and there are opportunities for both working parents, stay at home parents and both with a boatload of little tagalongs or big middle and high school helpers.
3. Student Groups Interest
The survey also lists extra circular activities at Jackson. Again this does not sign up students, but we will pass along the contact information so the group leader can reach out to those who are interested.
Click here for PTA Registration, volunteer opportunities and student groups.
Volunteer Registration
Steps to sign up to volunteer at Jackson Elementary:
Click on this link: https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/MTE5OTplbi1VUw==
Fill out the Application completely, with your legal name
You are able to select schools that you would like to volunteer at - include any/all buildings that you will be a volunteer in/with
You will receive an email to confirm you access to Raptor - please set up your online portal at that time
The next time you arrive at Jackson - have your ID scanned to finalize your information in the system. Then you no longer need your ID as everything will remain on file.
Be sure to check-in and check out with the office when coming and going as a volunteer.
Through your portal, you are able to log any at-home volunteer hours at your convenience.
Contact amberdawnblomme@hotmail.com if you have any questions. THANK YOU!