The Cardinal Connection
January 18, 2023
At J.O. Wilson Elementary School, we are SOARing to success every day in every way by creating an environment in which joy, pride, positive interactions, and growth mindsets lead students to comfort in taking risks, self-advocating, and facing adversity.
Important Dates:
January 18th: JOW "SWAG" 3 PM to 6 PM
January 19th: The J.O. Wilson Spelling Bee 1:30PM-3:00PM
January 23rd-27th: Springboard Semester Break (No SpringBoard during this time)
January 25th: Professional Development Day/Records Day...No school for students
January 25th: Principal Chit-Chat @6PM (virtual)
January 26th: Open House @6PM (in-person)
February 7th: LSAT Meeting at 4:30 PM
February 10th: Indoor Movie Night (doors open at 6 PM)
February 14th: PTA General Body Meeting at 6 PM
February 17th: Black History Month Presentation
February 20th-24th: Winter Break No School For Students and Teachers
Springboard Semester Break...January 23rd-January 27th!
As a reminder, the Springboard semester break takes place from January 23rd to January 27th. The next session of Springboard will start on again Monday, January 30th.
The J.O. WILSON SPELLING BEE!
Cardinal Families,
Our 3rd -5th Grade School-Wide Spelling Bee is taking place Thursday, January 19, 1:30-3:00 pm.
The top finishers will represent JOW in the Cluster Spelling Bee in February. As a reminder, each participant is allowed two guests.
J.O. Wilson presents...Our Springboard Scholar Celebration!
Report to Parents: 6 Ways to Help Kids Overcome Math Anxiety
PTA News and Updates
J.O. Wilson Swag Sale! Wednesday, January 18
Get your J.O. Wilson Cardinals school spirit gear while it lasts! Purchase kids' and adults' tees and hoodies today from 3 to 6 p.m. outside of the main school entrance.
Kids Prices
Short-sleeve tees: $10
Long-sleeve tees: $15
Hoodies: $20
Adult Prices
Short-sleeve tees: $20
Long-sleeve and jersey tees: $25
Hoodies: $35
Indoor Movie Night
The J.O. Wilson PTA will be hosting an indoor movie night on Friday. Doors open at 6 PM, with the movie starting between 6:30 PM and 6:45 PM. Concessions will be sold as well. More details are forthcoming. Mark your calendars and plan to join us if you can, we'd love to see you there.