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We will host 1st quarter grade level recognition events during the school day on Friday, November 10. Below are grade level event times:

• 6th grade: 10:22 - 11:02 a.m.
• 7th grade: 8:45 - 9:36 a.m.
• 8th grade: 1:04 - 1:44 p.m.

Honorees for this recognition include students who earned 1st quarter honor roll status (3.5 or higher GPA), students of the quarter, fall athletes (cross country and soccer), and fall musical participants. Invites were sent home with students who are being recognized.

We have had great student spectator participation during our girls' basketball season. We look forward to this trend continuing as we move into our wrestling and boys' basketball seasons. Below are reminders for students who plan to attend one of our home games:

• Students who plan to attend an event must report to room 107 (Health room) immediately after school. Students will remain in room 107 until they are escorted to the main gym by the event supervisors.

• Student spectators must bring their books, coats and any other items they wish to take home to the gym with them.

• Spectators are not allowed to leave and return to the event without permission. If a student leaves without permission and attempts to return, he/she/they will not be readmitted.

• Students who leave school grounds may not reenter the building unless accompanied by an adult.

• Food and drink are allowed in the gym. Spectators are responsible for throwing away their trash.

• The quiet use of electronic devices is allowed during events.

• Respectful behavior (i.e., positive cheering) is expected at all times.

• Spectators are not allowed on the court at any time.

• Spectators should be picked up no later than 10-15 minutes following the conclusion of an event.

District 45 will be hosting family-school conferences on November 15 (virtual via Zoom) and November 20 (in-person). Below are the conference session times and formats available for each day:

Wednesday, November 15

• 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. (virtual via Zoom)

Monday, November 20

• 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. (in-person)
• 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. (in-person)
• 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. (in-person)

Sign-up for conferences takes place in the PowerSchool Parent Portal using PowerPTC. The window for parents to schedule conferences is open from now until 4:00 p.m. on November 9. These directions step you through the process of signing up for conferences. Please contact the main office if you need assistance accessing the portal.

Fall Book Fair Volunteers Needed

Did you find the perfect parent/teacher conference time slot this morning? Have some extra time to help us at our Fall Book Fair? Sign up today! We are excited to be hosting Anderson's Book Fair this year. It means we have more publications available than in years past!

8th Grade Dance Committee

Please join us for our next meeting on Wednesday, November 8, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Jackson LRC.

Membership

Click here to sign up and join the Jackson Middle School PTA. Stay involved and receive information about upcoming PTA events!

Next PTA Meeting

The next PTA meeting will take place on Thursday, November 9, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Jackson LRC. We hope to see you there!

Attention 8th grade families! Please click here (Spanish) to access key dates information regarding your child's transition to Willowbrook. In addition, check out the Class of 2028 website. Go, Willowbrook Class of 2028!

Wondering how students stay “in the know” with information and opportunities at Jackson? Check out the Jackson Happenings link on the Jackson website homepage. This link takes you to the daily happenings shared with students each school day. Please favorite this link to stay up-to-date with activities and events available for your child.

PowerSchool is a proactive communication tool parents/guardians can use to stay informed about their child’s academic and work habits progress in school. Please click on this PowerSchool Parent/Guardian Quick Guide link for more information about how to navigate the PowerSchool portal. There is a mobile app version of the PowerSchool Portal for families. The interface of the mobile app is slightly different from the web version. If you experience any difficulties accessing PowerSchool, please email Mrs. Aparicio, the Jackson secretary who oversees PowerSchool. Her email address is vaparicio@d45.org.

A friendly reminder that it is the responsibility of a parent/guardian to contact Jackson in the event his/her child will be absent from school. Please plan to report your child’s absence, prior to 9:00 a.m., by calling our attendance line at (630) 516-7368. Parents/guardians will leave a voicemail reporting their child’s absence. In the voicemail, please include the following information:

• Child’s name and grade level

• Date of absence

• Reason for absence

Student absenteeism should be kept to the minimum; however, the School Board recognizes that some absences are unavoidable. The following are valid causes for a student's absence and will be considered “excused,” as specified in Section 26-2a of the Illinois School Code:

• Illness

• Observation of a religious holiday

• Death in the immediate family

• Family emergency

• Other situations approved by the school principal