Jackson eNews
3/17/2024
JACKSON MISSION STATEMENT:
The mission of Jackson Elementary School is to provide a safe and supportive learning environment in order to ensure high levels of learning for ALL students.
JACKSON VISION STATEMENT:
We are mission-driven, highly motivated, and maintain the highest expectations for ourselves, our students, and our colleagues. Our students are precious, and we will treat them kindly and with love every day. All of our students will succeed academically no matter what! Our tenacity and focus on what’s best for our children will guide our actions every day.
Hello Jackson Families!
I hope everyone had a wonderful Spring Break! We are looking forward to welcoming our students back tomorrow, Monday, March 18, and hearing all about their Break!
March 18-22
Below are some upcoming events for the week:
- Jackson 4th grade students will take a trip to see the Plano Symphony Orchestra on Tuesday, March 19.
- Also on Tuesday, Plano ISD's Children's Chorale will perform at Jackson at 8:30 a.m. What a treat!
- Jackson's Spring Reading Night will be Thursday night, March 21, from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Our students are invited to get comfy and wear their pajamas to listen to our teachers read their favorite books! To get the evening started, I will read a book to students in the cafeteria and then students can go to their grade level hall and listen to their teachers read a book. There will also be an opportunity for students to make a bookmark to take home. A limited number of books will be available for our students to take home on a first come, first served basis. We want all of our students to develop a love of reading and we hope you can join us for this fun event!
- Friday, March 22 - Awards Assembly for grades 3-5, 2:05 p.m., gym
Youth Art Month (YAM)
Congratulations to Asumi Okamoto, 5th grade, and Emory Donkervoet, Kindergarten! Their artwork was selected for display at The Legacy Gallery as part of Plano ISD's celebration of Youth Art Month (YAM). We are so proud of Asumi and Emory for their accomplishments in the Visual Arts. Please see below for more about these talented artists and their work!
2023-2024 Yearbook News
Our wonderful PTA Yearbook coordinator, Sarah Salcedo, has just shared the exciting news that Lifetouch has added a new feature this year - a photo upload link! This allows anyone to seamlessly upload photos to Jackson's yearbook account for Sarah to use in our yearbook! Photos can be uploaded until March 24, 2024. Please tag all photos with the appropriate grade level.
Upload link: https://community.lifetouch.com/invite?code=JACKSON-ELEMENTARY-YEARBOOK-24
Sarah will also accept photos via email at jacksonjaguars.yearbook@gmail.com or
sarahasalcedo@gmail.com and text at (972) 750-1934. Thank you for your help. Our students really look forward to seeing pictures of themselves, their classmates and their teachers in the yearbook! These memories last a lifetime!
5th Grade Parents - if you would like to submit a Shout-Out to your graduating 5th grader in the 2023-2024 Yearbook, please complete the form at the link below by March 24, 2024.
Yearbook Shout-Out Form:
https://forms.gle/BgkVt2PZvrMk3F6v6
Solar Eclipse Viewing
On Monday, April 8, the Dallas metroplex area will experience a total solar eclipse when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun. This is a once-in-a-lifetime learning opportunity for our students as another total eclipse is not predicted for this area until after the year 2251! So that our students can safely experience this phenomenon, Plano ISD will be providing NASA approved solar eclipse glasses for all kindergarten through 12th grade students. Jackson is developing plans to make the experience both safe, educational and fun. If you do not want your child to go outside to view the eclipse, please complete the opt-out form and return it to the office by March 28, 2024. Students who have turned in an opt-out form may view the eclipse via live streaming from NASA with school staff supervision. Please take a few minutes to read the letter at the link below and complete the form only if you do NOT wish for your child to participate in the outdoor eclipse viewing. All students who have not turned in an opt-out form will go outside to view the eclipse with their classmates and teachers using the NASA approved eclipse glasses. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Many of us will celebrate St. Patrick's Day today and the "wearing of the green." I wish all of our families the "luck of the Irish" and hope you find a 4-leaf clover. Finding a 4-leaf clover is considered lucky because it is so rare. The four leaves represent faith, love, hope and luck. I know I could use more of each!
Thank you,
Crystal Roach, Ed.D
Principal
Jackson Elementary School
April 8 Eclipse Viewing Opt-Out Form
Opt-Out Form - English and Spanish https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E_dDFQfuOQeGUFaLmbMHTJ8y2EviojUW6S_4Ir9sN2M/edito -
Safety Video for Viewing the Eclipse with Eclipse Glasses
Jackson Elementary Spring Reading Night - Thursday, March 21
Important Dates
MARCH 2024
- Tuesday, March 19 - Plano Symphony Orchestra Field Trip, 4th grade, 11:00 a.m.
- Tuesday, March 19 - Plano ISD Children's Chorale performs at Jackson, 8:30 a.m.
- Thursday, March 21 - Spring Reading Night, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
- Friday, March 22 - 3-5 Awards Assembly, 2:05 p.m.
- Sunday, March 24 - Deadline for 5th Grade Shout-Out in 2023-2024 Yearbook
- Monday, March 25 - Jackson PTA Read-A-Thon Fundraiser Kickoff
- Thursday, March 28 - Solar Eclipse Outside Viewing Opt-Out Form is due
- Friday, March 29 - Student/Staff Holiday
APRIL 2024
- Friday, April 5 - Spirit Assembly, 2:05 p.m., gym
- Monday, April 8 - Solar Eclipse Viewing, 1:30 - 1:50 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 9 - 1st Grade Field Trip to the Dallas Zoo, 9:15 a.m.
- Monday, April 15 - Progress Reports - grades 3-5
- Tuesday, April 16 - 4th and 5th Grade STAAR Test, Reading/Language Arts
- Wednesday, April 17 - 3rd Grade STAAR Test, Reading/Language Arts
- Monday, April 22 - Student/Staff Holiday - no school
- Wednesday, April 24 - 1st Grade Field Trip to Outdoor Learning Center
- Wednesday, April 24 - 5th Grade STAAR Test, Science
- Thursday, April 25 - PTA Spring Picnic, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 30 - 4th and 5th Grade STAAR Test, Math
Click HERE for 2023-24 PISD Calendar
Jackson Artists Featured During Youth Art Month
Asumi Okamoto, 1st Place
3rd - 5th Grade Level
The Chillin' Hedgehog
Clay/Glaze
Emory Donkervoet, 1st Place
Kindergarten - 2nd Grade Level
The Vase of Flowers
Watercolor
Kids Heart Challenge
The Kids Heart Challenge at Jackson Elementary School has ended and Friday, March 8, was the last day to donate. All the numbers are not in; but, so far, we have raised $1,896--incredible! You have helped us raise awareness of heart health and earn BONUS PE equipment for our school. Thanks to everyone that joined the team and completed Finn's Mission!
Coach Stelling and Coach McMillan
Classroom Lessons
Welcome to the Counselors’ Corner! We will use this section of the eNews to inform you all of topics we will be covering in our Counselor lessons and any other important or useful information! Students come with their class to the counselor bi-weekly to receive lessons. We absolutely love this time with them!
For our next lesson, the weeks of 03/04 & 03/18, we will focus on Mental Health. Students will understand that taking care of our mental health is just as important as taking care of our physical health! We will discuss the negative and positive effects of prioritizing our mental health. Students will strengthen their belief in their whole self-development, including a healthy balance of mental, social/emotional, and physical well-being. Students will learn that big feelings are okay and that there are healthy and unhealthy ways to cope! In our lessons, students will also learn and identify effective coping strategies. Students will be able to comprehend how self-care can positively affect their mental health and how it is a healthy coping strategy. Additionally, students will learn how to have a positive attitude toward work and learning and how to increase their self-confidence in the ability to succeed! We will make connections between how a positive, growth mindset can impact academic achievement. Our goal is to empower and build resiliency in students! We hope students will see mistakes as a chance to grow while seeking out challenges as a way to build their brain power!
Jaguar of the Month Program
Jaguar of the Month is a student reward program (Grades K-5) that incorporates character traits from the program, CharacterStrong. A new character trait is introduced every month and students will engage in classroom discussions and activities to reinforce the trait. At the end of the month, each teacher will identify a student who consistently demonstrated the targeted trait. These students will be recognized on JagTube, receive a certificate, wristband, and a Jackson Jaguar pencil. Grade level group photos will be displayed on the bulletin board near the front office AND Jaguars of the Month will attend a popsicle party with Dr. Roach, our principal, and Mr. Riggle, our assistant principal!
Our Jaguar of the Month Trait is Cooperation! Our definition of Cooperation is working together to reach shared goals. Check out the CharacterStrong Family Letter (English) / CharacterStrong Family Letter (Spanish) for more information about PurposeFull People and some fun ways you can join us in teaching and reinforcing Cooperation! Monthly Family Newsletters will be sent home that outline the CharacterStrong skills students are learning in class and provide fun ideas to grow as a family at home.
Thank you!
Michelle Hardy (Grades PK, 1, 3, 5)
(469) 752-2115
Nicole Sollie (Grades K, 2, 4)
(469) 752-2116
March Fitness Calendar
Our awesome P.E. coaches are sharing a monthly calendar with fitness challenges and other activities that promote the development of motor skills, physical fitness, and social skills. These activities can be done at home with family or friends. Have fun with fitness!
World Wear Project
You can also support our PTA by bringing any household donations (clothes, shoes, etc.) to the donation bin in the back parking lot. You will be helping our PTA and the environment by recycling!
Volunteering
Whether giving of your time, your resources, or just providing a little encouragement to those in our Jackson Community, we LOVE our volunteers!
Jackson teachers and staff are looking for family volunteers to help during all Jackson lunch and recess periods. Beginning this school year, Plano ISD is requiring Cafeteria doors to remain locked during all lunch periods. This means a staff member has to supervise the cafeteria doors for students needing to step out for water or restroom breaks.
Your help will allow us to provide enough supervision to keep our students safe! Volunteer time slots are in 30 minute to 1 hour increments. Volunteers have the opportunity to monitor students for a 30 minute lunch and/or a 30 minute recess. While volunteering, you will not be able to eat with the children, but you will likely be helping with opening food/drink items & assisting in the lunch line.
All volunteers will need to create an account and complete an application, online orientation and background check through the Plano ISD volunteer management system, VOLY, to be eligible for district/school volunteer opportunities. Please visit plano.voly.org to create a volunteer account and begin this process. These items will need to be completed by volunteers each school year.
An email will be sent to the volunteer applicant communicating the status of their application and criminal history search within 3-5 business days of completing these steps. Volunteer approval status can also be viewed by the volunteer by logging into their account. Volunteers will need to complete the online orientation as well to be eligible to volunteer.
Once approved through VOLY, please sign-up at the link below.
2023 - 2024 Lunch Duty Volunteer signup:
We greatly appreciate your willingness to invest your time and efforts into supporting Jackson students, families and staff.
Thank you,
Brenda Arcibar
VP of Volunteers
Jackson Elementary PTA
Jackson PTA
Hello Jackson Families,
Support our students by joining the Jackson PTA! Your PTA membership helps to provide various programs such as: field trips, Bookfairs, school supplies, author visits and other educational programs for next year. We can't do this without your support! Please visit our website to become a member of the Jackson PTA.
The Jackson PTA website is also a great resource for you to find out about updated PISD, Jackson, and PTA events on the calendar, find ongoing and new volunteer opportunities, how you can help raise money for Jackson, and much more! Visit www.jacksonpta.com to explore our site!
Be sure you are also following us on social media for reminders of upcoming events! We are on Facebook "Jackson Elementary School PTA" and Instagram at "ptajacksonelem."
Thank you!
Your Jackson PTA Executive Board
Plano ISD Counseling Services Virtual Presentation
Plano ISD's Counseling Services would like to share some facts about Fentanyl at the link below:
English and Spanish link: Facts About Fentanyl
- What is it?
- What Does it Look Like?
- Overdose Signs
- What Can You Do?
New Kinder-12th Grade Student Enrollment Begins Monday, February 26
Online enrollment for new students to Plano ISD begins on Monday February 26. Enrollment is for the 2024-25 school year and is for all grade levels, except Pre-K, which begins registration on March 4. For more information, visit Plano ISD's enrollment page.
Please contact Karina Trotter with any questions.
PISD Mobile Services on the Go Program
Information about Mobile Services on the Go - English
Information about Mobile Services on the Go - Spanish
Westside Carnival - Saturday, March 23
The Westside Carnival will feature numerous booths and games, activities, prizes, food trucks, and more! It's a fantastic opportunity for students and families to come together, enjoy themselves, and support a worthy cause.
By participating in the carnival, you'll not only have a blast, but you'll also be contributing to the Solomon Adult Transition Center, making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals in our community.
Thank you for your support, and we look forward to seeing you at the Westside Carnival!
Plano Senior High School Summer Camps
Save the dates for these fun PSHS summer camps. Registration information coming soon!
Plano Senior H.S. Softball - Future Wildcat Night, 3/19
Plano Sr. High School Girls' Soccer Season Has Begun!
Plano Sr. High School Girls' Soccer Season has begun! Youth Night is scheduled for Tuesday, February 20, and all youth players will get in free with a soccer jersey! The team is also looking for ball girls to help with JV games, Varsity games, or both. If you are interested, please sign up at the link below. We hope to see our future Wildcats in the stands!
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/5080A4EAFAD28A0FD0-46208977-plano
Helpful Links
District Updates for Plano ISD Families
Annual Registration for Existing and Newly Enrolled PISD Students
New Student Online Enrollment and Annual Registration
District Safety and Security Procedures
Transportation Services - Bus Route Finder
School Meal Application
Plano ISD participates in the federal meal program, which provides free and reduced-price meals to students who qualify. Families who may qualify for meal benefits should complete a meal application for the 2023-2024 school year, available through Parent Portal or via the website at www.pisd.edu/mealprogram.
Families who already have a SchoolCafé account can sign in to complete the meal application. Families who do not have an account can create a new one by selecting that option on the SchoolCafé page. View this SchoolCafé information video for instructions on how to complete the meal application.
Applications will be processed within 10 business days. Eligibility notification letters will be sent via email. If you have not received the letter in your inbox, please check your junk and spam folders.
Presentations from Grade Level Parent Information Nights
Kinder Information Night 2023
Video - A Day in the Life of a Kindergartener at Jackson Elementary
1st Grade Parent Information Night Presentation - English
1st Grade Parent Information Night Presentation - Spanish
2nd Grade Parent Information Night Presentation - English
2nd Grade Parent Information Night Presentation - Spanish
3rd Grade Parent Information Night Presentation – English
3rd Grade Parent Information Night Presentation - Spanish
4th Grade Parent Information Night Presentation – English
4th Grade Parent Information Night Presentation – Spanish
Stay Connected!
Make Sure Your Communication Preferences Are Up To Date!
Visit www.pisd.edu/schoolmessenger to choose how you prefer to receive communications from Jackson and Plano ISD.
Jackson Elementary
Website: http://pisd.edu/jackson
Location: 1101 Jackson Drive, Plano, TX, United States
Phone: 469-752-2100
Twitter: @JacksonPlano