Jackson School News
May, 2018
Parent Meeting - Internet and What it Means for Our Youth
May 22nd
6 PM
Jackson Library
Teacher Appreciation Week - Let's Go to the Beach!
To celebrate this fun week, we will add an additional spirit day - Friday, May 11, will be beach day!
Yearbooks for Sale
Order today! If you'd like to pay with cash or check, please send it in with a paper order form (extras can be found in the office).
If you want to pay by credit/debit card, here is the best option:
- Go to the PTA website: jacksonschoolpta.com
- Log in or register for an account. You will be asked to fill out some information, such as child's name, teacher, and contact info if you haven't created an account yet. After you log in, you can find the yearbook order here:
- Go to "My Account" and you will see yearbook. Click on that, add the appropriate number to the cart, and proceed to checkout. (You may see at the bottom "There are optional items available (show)" If you click on show you will add a yearbook for each child to your cart.)
Yearbooks will be coming in June, but don't wait! If we don't have your order, we can't guarantee there will be any left.
If you have any questions, please email yearbookjackson@gmail.com.
Got Used Books?
Teen Mental Heath Workshop for Parents
Glencoe Feeder
Question Persuade Refer
May 17, 2018
6:00-7:30
Glencoe High School Library
2700 NW Glencoe Rd., Hillsboro, OR 97124
503-844-1900
Please join us for this information, training, and Q&A session for parents about self-harm, suicide and teen mental health. Incidents of self-harm, suicide and mental health concerns are on the rise. We invite you to partner with us in learning how to talk to your student about these issues and learn about resources in our community to help in a session facilitated by Washington County Mental Health Services.
Childcare will be provided.
For More Info Contact: Kelly Cox, GHS Assistant Principal 503.844.1900
Proud to Be HSD Festival
May 12
Downtown
8 AM - 1:30 PM
We are hoping to have our mascot represent at this event, but need a couple volunteers to make it a reality. If you think you can help, please contact Sarah Crane at cranesa@hsd.k12.or.us
Office Announcements
- Please help us with safety by refraining from going on the recess playground during school hours.
- Immunization Data Link
- As a school, we are in need of post its, tissues, copy paper and dry erase makers. If you are able to help, we would be greatly appreciative!
- Please note that with the warmer weather students are playing in the grass. You can give your child allergy medication before school and if you need us to have some on hand, just check it in to the office. If your child struggles with seasonal allergies, please discuss coping strategies and the best activities to do at recess.
- Please consider putting sunscreen on your child before school in the event that the sun pops out.
Screen Free Week
Jackson is trying to commit to no screens this week! That includes tablets, phones, tvs, and computers! The kids have all brainstormed alternate things to do and are signing a pledge sheet. Help make it a reality for them this week!
Screen Free Week is April 30 - May 4
Check out resources here http://www.screenfree.org/research-and-fact-sheets/
Reading Growth
Optional Home Activity
18-19 Kindergarten Registration is Open!
Kinder Round-Up will be May 15th at 6:30 in the gym.
BOGO Book Fair Next Week
17-18 Jackson PTA Board
President & Co President: Kerry Stock and Amy Meiers presidentjacksonpta@gmail.com
Vice President: Mindi Forrest vpresidentjacksonpta@gmail.com
Treasurer: Tricia Fanning treasurerjacksonpta@gmail.com
Secretary: Sara Tanz secretaryjacksonpta@gmail.com
Find us on Facebook too!
Please email presidentjacksonpta@gmail.com if you want to volunteer. If sending an email is not an option, text or call 503-475-1769, or leave a note for the PTA in the mailbox at the school.
Want more information?
Principal coffee chats - First THURSDAY of each month
District News - Hillsboro Schools App
Check the school website for live Twitter feed, announcements, calendar of events, school flyers, videos, and more!
Email: cranesa@hsd.k12.or.us
Website: www.schools.hsd.k12.or.us/Jackson/home
Location: 675 NE Estate Dr, Hillsboro, OR, United States
Phone: 503-844-1670
Twitter: @JKESprincipal
Jackson School Mission
At Jackson, we are a family community which embraces a tradition of excellence that fosters emotional, social, and academic growth in a culture where everyone is happy, welcomed, included, and challenged.
Principal Coffee Chat
Thursday, May 3, 2018, 08:00 AM
Jackson Stage
BOGO Book Fair
Monday, May 7, 2018, 08:00 AM
Jackson Library
PTA Meeting
Tuesday, May 8, 2018, 02:30 PM
Library
Proud to Be HSD Festival
Saturday, May 12, 2018, 09:00 AM
Downtown Hillsboro
Kinder Round-Up
Tuesday, May 15, 2018, 06:30 PM
Jackson Elementary School, Northeast Estate Drive, Hillsboro, OR, USA
Teen Mental Health Session for Parents
We invite you to partner with us in learning how to talk to your student about these issues and learn about resources in our community to help in a session facilitated by Washington County Mental Health Services.