Jackson eNews

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!

Wednesday was a memorable day at Jackson as we welcomed back some special seniors from the PSHS and PWSH 2024-25 graduating class. These students had attended Jackson Elementary in the 5th grade and were invited to participate in a “Cap and Gown Walk” through the halls of Jackson Elementary! Current students were able to cheer them on and it was motivational for our students to see former Jackson students achieve the milestone of High School graduation. Later that evening, more former Jackson 5th graders gathered at Jackson during the Senior Reunion to reminisce with friends, discuss future plans and visit with former teachers. It was very rewarding to be able to celebrate these students' successes with them. We are so proud of everything they have achieved and we know they have a bright future ahead! Congrats!

What a terrific turnout for our Jackson Reading Night on Thursday! It was awesome to see our students share their excitement for reading with their families! Our students were able to participate in several fun activities--Mystery Readers, a Book Walk and Book Bingo. Everyone had a blast trying to guess who the mystery readers were and the kids were thrilled to have a chance to win books during the Book Walk and Book Bingo. Many books, backpacks and prizes were given away! A HUGE shout-out to Nichelle Pappas, Teresa Ventura and Maria Castaneda for coordinating this event and to all of our Jackson staff who participated in the event. The evening was a big success!

We are excited to announce that the 2024-2025 Jackson Yearbook is for sale now on the Jackson PTA website for $35.00. If you were unable to purchase a yearbook during the morning sales times last week, we have a limited supply for sale in the front office. You may bring your payment (cash or check) to the front office to purchase your yearbook or your child can give the payment to their teacher and the yearbook will be sent home with your child. The school yearbooks preserve your child's memories of teachers, friendships, activities and accomplishments. They make wonderful keepsakes. Get yours now while supplies last!

https://www.jacksonpta.com/store

Hate to shop during all the back-to-school crowds? Save yourself a little stress at the beginning of the new school year and purchase prepackaged school supplies by grade level for sale now on the Jackson PTA website! Order online anytime (prices increase $5 after July 1) or return the attached order form to your child's teacher with cash or check by May 21, 2025. Please make checks payable to "Jackson Elementary PTA." Order forms have been sent home with your child. Supplies will be delivered to your child's classroom before Meet the Teacher Day in August.

2025-2026 Supplies Order Form - English

2025-2026 Supplies Order Form - Spanish

It's hard to believe that this is our last week of school for the 2024-25 school year! It will be a busy week with 5th grade graduation, awards assemblies and end-of-year celebrations. Friday, May 23, is an early release day and school will be dismissed at 12:00 noon. Busses will be running at 12:00 for early release and parents must be at the bus stops on time to pick up their children. Fifth grade Clap-Out will begin at 11:45. At this time, our K-4th grade students will line the halls to clap for the 5th graders as they exit the building. Parents are welcome to meet their children at the front of the building as they leave. Students who ride the bus will walk on the sidewalk to the bus area. This week will be bittersweet for sure as we prepare to say goodbye to our 5th graders. We will miss them, but we are so proud of their accomplishments!

There are some much needed renovations planned for Jackson during the summer that will begin as soon as school is out on May 23. The tile flooring will be replaced in all hallways, the roof will be replaced and part of our HVAC system will be updated. This is a welcome facelift for Jackson as we get ready to celebrate Jackson's 50th Anniversary next year! From May 27 through June 11, some of our office staff will work from Weatherford Elementary as Jackson will be closed. Over the summer, be watching for communication from Jackson through SchoolMessenger. The District website and Jackson website are great resources as well.

PISD Website - https://www.pisd.edu

Jackson Website - https://www.pisd.edu/jackson

We are honored that you entrusted your children's education to us this year and it has been a privilege to watch them grow academically and socially. The Jackson staff wishes you all a wonderful and relaxing summer! We look forward to seeing everyone back on Tuesday, August 12, for the first day of the 2025-2026 school year!

Thank you!

Crystal Roach

Principal

Jackson Elementary

We would like to congratulate Natalie Tallos and D'Monte Mach for their prize-winning artwork that will be on display at the Pride of Plano Exhibit and the Sockwell Summer Show.

Natalie's artwork received 1st Place at the Pride of Plano Exhibit. The collection celebrates the best and brightest young artists within our district. It is not only a high honor for our students but will also be a grouping of work that truly is "The Pride of Plano."

D'Monte's artwork received 2nd Place from the Department of Visual Arts and will be on display at the Sockwell Summer Show. More information will be coming about this show.

1st Place: Pride of Plano

Natalie Tallos, 4th Grade

"Sea of Gold," Clay/Glaze

2nd Place: Sockwell Summer Show

D'Monte Mach, 4th Grade

"Togetherness," Clay/Glaze

Good work showing your creativity! We are all so proud of you!!

Thanks,

Valerie Shaffer

Art Teacher
Jackson Elementary School

Dear Jackson Parents:

All student medications kept in the school clinic must be picked-up on or before Friday, May 23, at 12:00 noon. Medications cannot be sent home with students--a parent or guardian must pick them up.

All medications not picked up will be discarded per PISD Medication Disposal Guidelines.

I hope everyone has a wonderful and healthy summer!

Thank you,

Nurse Wheeler

Jackson Elementary opened their doors to Plano students in the Fall of 1975. We will have the honor of celebrating Jackson's 50th anniversary during the 2025-2026 school year! We want to make this a memorable experience for the staff, students (former and present), and the community and plans for a celebration event are already underway.

To commemorate this special time in Jackson's history, PTA will be selling 50th Anniversary T-Shirts! Order forms will be coming home soon and these shirts are already available for sale on the Jackson PTA website. Be ready for the BIG celebration and buy now to save!

https://www.jacksonpta.com/store

Reading is cool anytime, but especially in the hot summer! Below is a Summer Reading Challenge from the Jackson Library. Forms are due back during the first week of the 2025-2026 school year, August 12-15. Have a relaxing summer break!

2025 Summer Reading Program - Eng

2025 Summer Reading Program - Span

Ms. Kincaid

Jackson Librarian

MAY 2025

Wednesday, May 21

• K-2 Awards Assembly (End of 4th 9 Weeks), 8:05 a.m., gym

• 5th Grade Graduation, 8:15 a.m., gym
• 3rd-5th Awards Assembly (End of 4th 9 Weeks), 2:00 p.m., gym

Friday, May 23

• Last day of school!
• Clap-out for 5th grade, 11:45 a.m.
• Early release at 12:00 noon

The district calendars for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 academic years have been published. Please use these dates to plan family vacations when school is not in session. It is important that students do not miss school for vacations that can be planned during times of school closure. The Texas State Attendance law requires students to be in school for at least 90% of the school days in order to not face the possibility of being retained in that grade level and parents facing required court appearance and possible fines. If your child is absent from school, you must email the secretary to let her know why they are out (sick, doctor appointment, etc.). Thank you!

Click HERE for 2024-25 PISD Calendar

Click HERE for 2025-26 PISD Calendar

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 05/05 & 05/12, we will be focusing on Summer Safety and Transitions! We will be discussing ways to stay safe this summer by addressing personal safety skills and the importance of staying hydrated, knowing how to locate a first-aid kit, identifying safe adults, and so much more! We want to ensure summer is a safe and healthy one for students! We will also focus on transitions so students feel confident and ready for their next grade level! Transitions play a vital role in building self-regulation, promoting social-emotional skills, and helping children prepare for future changes. When transitions are handled effectively, they can help children feel more secure, confident, and capable of managing change. This will be our last lesson of the year! We cannot believe how fast the time has flown! We have absolutely loved getting to work with all students and seeing all the growth that has been made! We are already looking forward to our lessons next school year!

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 final Jaguar of the Month Trait is Creativity! Our definition of Creativity is using your imagination to create something new or solve a problem. 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.

We hope you find this Counselors’ Corner helpful! Please never hesitate to reach out for anything! We are always here to support you and your students!

Thank you!

Michelle Hardy (Grades PK, 1, 3, 5)

Michelle.hardy@pisd.edu

(469) 752-2115

Nicole Sollie (Grades K, 2, 4)

Nicole.sollie@pisd.edu
(469) 752-2116

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!

We are pleased to announce that the 2024-2025 Jackson Yearbook is for sale now on the Jackson PTA website for $35.00. If you were unable to purchase a yearbook during the morning sales times last week, we have a limited supply for sale in the front office. You may bring your payment (cash or check) to the front office to purchase your yearbook or your child can give the payment to their teacher and the yearbook will be sent home with your child.

School yearbooks preserve your child's memories of teachers, friendships, activities and accomplishments. They make wonderful keepsakes. Get yours now while supplies last!

https://www.jacksonpta.com/store

*Most grade levels will schedule a time before the end of the year to give students the opportunity to have their yearbooks signed by friends and classmates. The kids love it!

Hate to shop during all the back-to-school crowds? Save yourself a little stress at the beginning of the new school year and purchase prepackaged school supplies by grade level for sale now on the Jackson PTA website!

Order online anytime (prices increase $5 after July 1) or return the attached order form to your child's teacher with cash or check by May 21, 2025. Please make checks payable to "Jackson Elementary PTA." Order forms will also be coming home with your student next week.

2025-2026 Supplies Order Form - English

2025-2026 Supplies Order Form - Spanish

Supplies will be delivered to your child's classroom before Meet the Teacher Day in August.

Thank you!

Annual registration forms for the 2025-2026 school year were made available in Skyward Family Access on Monday, May 12, 2025. Completing this process is essential to ensure that emergency contacts, health information and various consents are up-to-date for your students for the upcoming school year.

Please log into Skyward Family Access and complete the required forms as soon as possible. Providing the most up-to-date and accurate information is important to enable the campuses to fully support all of your students' needs. If these forms have not been completed by the time schedules are released in August, you will see a delay in being able to view your student’s schedule.

For any assistance with accessing your Skyward Family Access account or for further guidance on completing the annual registration, we strongly encourage you to visit the Family Access Help page on the Plano ISD website. This resource offers solutions for common access issues, details about the options available in Family Access and contact information for additional support if required.

Plano ISD and the City of Plano are teaming up to host the 2025 Back to School Fair from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30, at the Plano Event Center, 2000 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, TX 75074. This event will provide resources, services and information to students and families so they can have the tools necessary to prepare for a successful new school year. Several district departments, city services and community agencies will be present to share various resources.

Plano ISD families in need must register to receive a backpack filled with school supplies, and students must be present at the fair with their tickets to receive backpacks. School registration/enrollment services, haircuts, boxes of shelf-stable food, health screenings and immunizations will also be available onsite. Families can learn more from the flyers in English or Spanish and register for the backpack giveaway.

Summer PASAR Registration - Don’t Miss Out! Enroll and let the Summer Memories Begin!!

Registration is through Eleyo. Summer PASAR is full-day childcare available to all students who have completed Pre-K - 5th grade for the 2024-2025 academic school year. Registration is taking place now.

Please visit Summer PASAR 2025 for additional information.

Hours of operation: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Summer PASAR Location

Aldridge Elementary
720 Pleasant Valley Lane
Richardson, TX 75080

Space is limited to 120 students.

• Summer Session 3: Deadline to enroll is May 30
• Summer Session 4: Deadline to enroll is June 6

Please visit for additional information: Summer PASAR 2025. For questions about the program, contact Devyn Clark. For questions about finance, contact PASAR.

Change in Location for Summer PASAR

An important location change occurred for all families registered for the Summer PASAR program at Weatherford Elementary. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the location of Summer PASAR has been changed to:

Aldridge Elementary
720 Pleasant Valley Lane
Richardson, TX 75080

If you are currently enrolled in Summer PASAR, please check your email for additional information. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility as we make this necessary adjustment. Our team remains committed to providing a safe, engaging and fun summer experience for all students.

PASAR Registration for new families begins May 5 for the 2025-2026 school year - Don’t miss out!

PASAR is onsite afterschool childcare offered to students in Pre-K through 5th grade for the 2025-2026 academic school year. PASAR Registration for new families begins May 5 at 8:00 AM for the 2025-2026 school year.

Approval Process

• Contracts will be reviewed/approved beginning June 2, 2025.
• The registration fee is processed at the time the contract is approved.
• An email confirmation will be sent letting you know your student is enrolled in PASAR.

For Program information, visit PASAR website. For questions about the program, contact Devyn Clark. For questions about finance, contact PASAR.

We are excited to be hosting the Summer 2025 Plano West Wrestling Camp for boys and girls. The camp will be in the Plano West wrestling room located inside the auxiliary gym. The camp is for boys and girls ages 6-14 years old. The camp will be May 27-30 from 9:00AM-12:00PM.

Register online at:

• https://planoisd.store.rankone.com/Camp/List
• Select Plano West from the drop down menu.
• Select wrestling camp and register.

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

2024-2025 Transportation Updates

Transportation Services - Bus Route Finder

Required Immunizations

PASAR After School Care

Volunteer Application

Food and Nutritional Services

Free and Reduced Meal Program

School Cafe

PISD School and Classroom Library Information

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.

Website: http://pisd.edu/jackson
Location: 1101 Jackson Drive, Plano, TX, United States
Phone: 469-752-2100
Twitter: @JacksonPlano