The J-List

Greetings JES Family!

What a fun week at JES! We have been celebrating Homecoming Week, our JES Olympic activities, Picture Day, and Spirit Night at Feedstore BBQ. It was great to see so many of our families at the parade Wednesday evening, and I'm looking forward to a great turnout tonight at our free JES Tailgate and the Homecoming football game. The Tailgate and JES Family Picnic are two of my favorite events each year!

Congratulations to our amazing Assistant Principal, Nicole Williams, for being recognized as the CISD #InspireExcellence September Employee Award winner at the Board of Trustees meeting this week. Mrs. Williams loves our students, staff, and this community and works tirelessly and unselfishly behind the scenes to make sure each of our students and staff are supported. Thank you Mrs. Williams for all you do! Please take a moment to congratulate her when you see her.

If you haven't registered your student for the JES Olympics, please take a moment to do so using the link in the PTO section below, even if you don't plan on participating in the fundraiser. Students must be registered in order to participate in the obstacle course on October 4th, and we don't want anyone to miss this opportunity.

Finally, a huge thank you to our PTO, Dad's Club, and all of our volunteers for all you do to support our students, staff, and campus! You are all amazing and appreciated more than you know!

I am so honored to be the Principal of this amazing school and a part of this beautiful community. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any concerns, questions, or joys to share with me!

GO DRAGONS!

Patrick Holladay, Principal

The JES Yearbook Store is open and it's time to order your copy of the 2024-2025 JES yearbook. CLICK HERE to go directly to the Balfour JES Store to place your order. The cost is $40 but will increase to $50 on January 1st.

4th Grade Only

Parents of 4th grade students also may purchase dedication pages for $25 for an 1/8 page ad. Please note that this is only for 4th grade! You will order, pay, and build your page on the Balfour site when you purchase your child’s yearbook. Thank you for purchasing early! Deadline for ad purchases is February 15, 2025.

Our newest addition to the JES family arrived last week! Kindergarten teacher Jessica Rohde, dad Taylor, and brother Reid welcomed Reese Rose into the world last Friday. Reese and mom are both doing well and actually visited us during the Homecoming Parade Wednesday. Congratulations Jessica and welcome to the family Reese!

Attendance by the Numbers...

Mon Sep 23 - 97.72%

Tue Sep 24 - 97.40%

Wed Sep 25 - 98.21% (4th grade 100%!)

Thu Sep 26 - 97.72% (4th grade 100% again!)

Fri Sep 27 - 96.91%

Weekly Average - 97.59%

Did you know...

• Texas ranks 42nd in funding per student, spending about $4,000 less per student than the national average!
• The average school district in Texas receives about $10,000 in funding per student. However, CISD only receives about $8,700 per student, which ranks at the very bottom for districts in our state!
• In general, districts in Texas have not received an increase in per student funding since 2019, even though inflation has increased approximately 19% over that time.

CISD Budget Reduction Advisory Committee (BRAC)

The mission of the BRAC is to provide the Carroll Independent School District Administration and Board of Trustees with actionable financial strategies designed to ensure long-term District solvency. The committee's efforts will support the District’s mission to deliver an exceptional education despite facing evolving financial challenges. Visit our BRAC web page to learn more about this district committee and submit your feedback online. You can also submit feedback using the Feedback Form.

Texas Public School Funding Video

Please take a few minutes to watch this informative video on public school finance in Texas.

Our 4th grade students will be taking the CogAT and ITBS assessments during the month of October. These assessments are very important as they will be used to direct math placement and the math pathway for our students as they enter 5th grade. They will also be used to identify students for CISD’s Gifted & Talented Program.

If you are the parent of a 4th grade student, please take a moment to read the Parent Letter and review the Parent Information slides linked below.

• CogAT & ITBS Parent Letter
• CogAT & ITBS Information Slide for Parents

If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to your teacher or our JES Counselor, Mrs. Bailey.

CLICK HERE to read CISD Superintendent Dr. Jeremy Glenn's 3-Pointers, a monthly newsletter for parents and guardians of Carroll ISD students.

CLICK HERE to view a short video to learn a little more about Dr. Glenn and his thoughts on being a Dragon!

The Core Essential for the month of September is Compassion. Compassion is defined as caring enough to do something about someone else's needs.

Our JES Olympics are in full swing, with one more week left to donate. Text Olympics2024 to 71777 to donate. For updates on the fundraising and to check on how your team is doing, please visit our JES Olympics Leaderboard!

Remember, the top class in each grade gets an ice cream party, the top class in the school gets a 3D printed dragon, and the top boy and girl in the school get an Ice Shaker and a Stanley, respectively.

We still need volunteers!

Please sign up to volunteer for the Olympics event next Friday, October 4th.

A big THANK YOU to our sponsors Trane and Gentry Air Conditioning!

Families that have paid annual PTO dues can access the directory right from your smartphone by downloading the app https://www.directoryspot.net/general/login.php

• Returning PTO members, simply login using your DirectorySpot credentials from last year.
• New PTO members or new users should have received an email with Subject: DirectorySpot Account to login and set your password.
• During the registration process, you were able to opt-in or opt-out of the school directory. Our directory will not include families that opted out. If you're not sure or want to make a change, please contact us at jescarrolldirectory@gmail.com.

Save the Date! Bring a blanket and/or lawn chair and join us on Friday, October 18th for our annual Fall Family Picnic on the JES Playground! This is a free event for all JES families and staff sponsored by our PTO. Food will be available for purchase.

Our Outreach Committee will be celebrating our Custodians and Principal this month!

Adult Event Sponsorships & Tickets!

Dragons Care is taking over Touchdown Alley at Dragon Stadium! Join us for the Varsity Football Pink Out Game on Thursday, October 10th, from 5:00 to 6:30 pm, as we come together to enjoy Feedstore BBQ, HTeaO, Peace Love & Little Donuts, and more at NO COST to you. Thanks to our Gold Title Sponsor, Wynne Moore & Associates, you will also receive a pink 'Get Loud With Love' Dragons Care shirt to get you ready for the game (while supplies last). No need to bring camping chairs for this tailgate! The Spot Rentals is creating the perfect 'SPOT' with a whole area for seating to relax and chat. RSVP HERE: https://www.dragons-care.org/event. Come enjoy the festivities, connect with fellow supporters, and show your commitment to fighting breast cancer. Your participation not only boosts awareness, but also strengthens our collective effort to support our staff right here at Carroll ISD through Dragons Care. Let's make a difference together and cheer on our team with purpose and pride!

Join the Award Winning Emerald Belles on Saturday, October 19th from 1-4p at Carroll Senior High School for the Junior Belle Clinic and Workshop including grades K-8! This will also feature a Performance at Dragon Stadium on October 24th! Dancers receive training, a commemorative photo button and T-shirt for the performance night. Snacks are provided.

K-4 Clinic $55

5-8 Workshop $85

Online registration through 10/11 at www.emeraldbelles.com ; Walk up registration is available day of event for an increased fee. (T-shirt size not guaranteed)

Doors open at 12:30p, showoff performance at 3:45p and then performance night at Dragon Stadium on October 24th.

October

National Principals Month

2 - School Custodian Appreciation Day

4 - JES Olympics

10 - End of 1st Grading Period

11 - Staff iAlign/No School for Students

14 - No school - Columbus Day

18 - JES Fall Picnic

21-25 - Red Ribbon Week

24 - Picture Make-Up Day

25 - PTO General Meeting

28-Nov 9 - PTO Online Auction

31 - Character Parade

• Carroll ISD E-Blasts
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• JES PTO Website
• JES Website and School Calendar
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• JES Cafeteria Menu
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• J-List Archive: Past school newsletters
• JES Arrival & Dismissal Procedures