Jackson Jaguars ROAR!

This year is going at lightning speed! Students are working very hard to learn all they can They use AVID strategies in their writing, question answering, collaboration with their teammates, their organization of their materials and their thoughts, and in their Reading.

Attendance and Success

I cannot stress enough the importance of students coming to school every day. I know we have spoken about this a lot this year. There is a proven link between students success and their attendance rate. Over the last 3 years, Jackson has seen a sharp decline in Attendance Rate (from 97% Attendance in 2019 to 84% Attendance in 2022) with this comes our decline in state testing scores. We went from a three year INCREASE from 2016-2019 to a two year decline in 2021 and 2022 (no state test data for 2020). This is in direct correlation to students attendance. When students are present, they will learn!

October 2nd-COUNT DAY

October 2nd is Count Day! We need ALL students present! This is how Jackson gets their funding for the school year. In order to continue to send students on field trips, buy them planners and supplies, pay for our interventionists, art teachers, theater programs, musical programs, etc. we need to make sure that all students are accounted for. PLEASE MAKE SURE STUDENTS ARE PRESENT! In addition, students present may wear their favorite hat (they always want to wear hats in school :) on Monday!

I look forward to a terrific, new school year and as always, if you need anything, please call, email, or ClassDojo me, your classroom teacher(s), Social Worker, Counselor, Academic & Behavior Interventionist, etc. Together, we will make a difference!

Thank you,

Sara Miller, Principal

COUNT DAY AND HAT DAY! ALL STUDENTS MUST BE PRESENT!

• Monday, October 2, 2024

Final Cross Country Meet at Garry Berry Stadium

• WEDNESDAY, October 4 at 3:30

COS I LOVE YOU Community Clean Up Day

• Saturday, October 7th 9:00-12:00

• Friday, October 13th

• Monday, October 16th

PTO meeting on WebEx

• Wednesday, October 18th @ 5:00 (link below)

Parent/Teacher Conferences

• Wednesday, October 25th 3:00-7:00:

Parent/Teacher Conferences-NO SCHOOL

• Thursday, October 26th 7:30am-7:00pm

NO SCHOOL

• Friday, October 27th

ALL students MUST be present on October 2nd for our Official Count Day! Students may also wear their favorite hat for the day! We will see ALL students on Monday, October 2nd!

Look for your opportunity to sign up to host a Trunk on October 20th! The more trunks we have, the more fun we can provide for our students and community! This is an event that will be fun for the whole family.

We also need donations of candy and pumpkins to make this event the best it can be! You can send in bags of candy and pumpkins at any time! All donations will be welcome!

Look in your child's blue take-home folder this week for your chance to sign up!

Look for the Sign-Up Genius Link in ClassDojo this week to sign up for your 20-30 minute conference. This is the best opportunity for you to spend time with your child(ren)'s teacher(s) to see all they are doing, ask questions, and hear some of the amazing things your child(ren) is learning!

We will once again have 3 activities in the gym for you and your family to complete either before or after your conference, in order for you to earn a $5 gift certificate for the Book Fair (for each Jackson student)!

So, sign up soon!

As part of the Healthy School Meals For All (HSMA) program, all students who attend a public school that D11 FNS provides meals for as part of the National School Lunch program will have access to free breakfast (at the schools that provide breakfast meals) and lunch.

Families who qualify for free or reduced meals are strongly encouraged to complete the Meal Benefits Application. It can provide additional benefits to you and your school in the form of fee waivers and additional school funding.

You will be notified by email of your child's status. Please update your contact information and email address at your school.

CEP Schools

If ALL of your students attend one or more of these schools, you will NOT need to list your social security number on the Meal Benefits Application.

Thank you to everyone who came to the Coronado Homecoming Parade! We had such a fun morning!

https://cssd11.webex.com/cssd11/j.php?MTID=mf0ad5b14eb6f3ef800ab38bed9c50672

Book Fair eWallet is a digital payment option that’s a safe, convenient alternative to cash. It's easy to create an eWallet for students to shop the Fair by going to the Jackson Book Fair Link. The account owner simply adds funds and/or invites family and friends to contribute. At the time of checkout, the eWallet account can be looked up on the register or scanned for payment at the Fair.

Happy October Jackson Jaguars!

As we enter October, we have our official count window. This is very important since the number we can claim helps us to buy learning materials to help serve your students better. Please make sure your students are in school each day and on time. If you are having trouble with getting your students to school on time, please let us know so we can do our best to help.

We are doing various awards for students who have great attendance each month, quarter, and semester. This gives students multiple opportunities to earn an award.

• For August: 162 students received awards.
• For September: 108 students with certificates and a treat on October 6th.

As a reminder, you must let us know within 48 hours of the reason your student is absent. If he or she is sick for 3 or more days, we will need a doctor’s note. Although COVID is still lingering around, please send your child to school unless a fever of 100.4, diarrhea, or vomiting is occurring. Letters will be sent out to students who are habitually truant. We may be reaching out to meet with you if your student has been tardy or absent in order to sign an attendance contract. It is extremely important your child is in school on time. Some of the most crucial learning is done first thing in the morning.

We are here to educate your students and help break down the barriers to that education. Please contact me if there may be anything we can do to help. My number is 719-328-7175 or email me at kyla.kahrs@d11.org.

Thank you,

Kyla Kahrs

Academic & Behavior Interventionist

Important Dates:

Friday, November 10th 6:00pm– 5th Grade Musical (Ferguson & Sanchez)

Friday, April 19th 6:00pm– 3rd Grade Recorder Concert (Gardner & Morton)

BOTH PROGRAMS WILL HAVE A PERFORMANCE DURING THE SCHOOL DAY (TBA) AND AN EVENING PERFORMANCE at 6:00 pm.

Instrumental News:

Both the Band and Orchestra are off to a great beginning. The Band/Orchestra winter concert will be Thursday, Dec. 14th at 6:00pm, and the spring concert will be Thursday, May 9th at 6:00pm.

Thank you all for the encouragement you give your students in appreciating music.

Musically yours,

Mr. Miller

Scholastic Book Fair

Proud Strong Readers! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Jackson Elementary starting on Monday, October 23th to Thursday, October 26th.

On Monday, each classroom will come to the Book Fair Preview and we will be open to the public from:

• Monday, 2:00-3:00.
• Tuesday, 7:30-8:30 and 2:00-3:00
• Wednesday, 7:30-8:30 AM and 3:00-7:30 PM.
• Thursday, 7:30 AM -7:30 PM.

During conferences, parents/guardians will have the opportunity to participate in Title 1 Activities in the gym. After the parent/guardian attends and completes the activities in the gym and conferences, each Jackson student will receive a free $5.00 gift certificate to the book fair.

Volunteers are needed to help set up the book fair on Friday, October 20th at 8:00 AM and to pack it up on Monday, October 30th at 8:00 AM.

Please contact Mrs. Sobecki (719-328-5824 or rhonda.sobecki@d11.org ) if you can help.

Student Collections on Display

We offer the students the opportunity to display their collections from home in the Media Center display case. The students really enjoy sharing their collections with their classmates and the display case is locked if security is a concern. To sign up call Mrs. Sobecki (328-5824) or send an email to rhonda.sobecki@d11.org . Please help make this a special way to let your child share their interest or hobby at school.

Volunteers Needed in the Media Center

We need help with shelving in the library on a weekly basis. If you are able to commit a couple hours a week – that would be a huge help. Please contact Mrs. Sobecki (328-5824 or rhonda.sobecki@d11.org ) if you are able to help.

Parents/Guardians,

September 15 to October 15 celebrates National Hispanic American Heritage Month, which honors Hispanic and Latino Americans' unique cultures and contributions.

Hispanic Heritage was first celebrated in 1968 and extended to the month of September 15 to October 15 in 1988. The celebration has been a time to share history, celebrate heritage, and honor the accomplishments of Hispanic and Latino Americans past and present. National Hispanic American Heritage Month also celebrates the independence days of several Latin American countries, including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua on September 15th, Mexico on September 16th, and Chile on September 18th as well as other holidays that recognize Hispanic contributions such as Virgin Islands-Puerto Rico Friendship Day.

This year it is important to acknowledge that Hispanic and Latino American Communities are disproportionately impacted by racism, bias, and other discrimination that exacerbates existing disparities in our society and take a toll on the well-being of communities of color. National Hispanic Heritage Month is a good opportunity to bring awareness to mental health and encourage seeking help. It takes strength to acknowledge our challenges, talk about mental health, and support each other in seeking help.

Colorado Springs School District 11 is committed to raising awareness about mental health and equitable access to quality mental health services.

Colorado Springs School District 11 partnered with Care Solace to support the well-being of students, staff and their family members. Care Solace is a complimentary and confidential care coordination service that can help you quickly find mental health or substance use treatment options matched to your needs, regardless of circumstance.

If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a provider:

• Call 888-515-0595. Multilingual support is available 24/7/365
• Visit www.caresolace.com/d11 and either search on your own OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.

Leslie Clinite Ruiz, LCSW, MA

School Social Worker

Jackson Elementary School

Se Habla Español

(719) 328-5836 Desk

(719) 328-5800 Jackson Main office

(719) 328-5813 Attendance

Email: sara.miller@d11.org
Website: https://www.d11.org/Domain/37
Location: 4340 Edwinstowe Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO, USA
Phone: 719-328-5800