Jackson eNews
6/12/2024
Hello Jackson Families!
Jackson teachers and staff certainly felt the love last week with cards, flowers and treats from students and our Jackson PTA! The whole week's festivities were set to a Hawaiian theme to celebrate our "Tiki-rific" teachers and staff. Students wore hawaiian-themed attire on Tuesday and their sunglasses on Friday. Not only was this a symbol of appreciation, it was also great for Field Day!
On Monday, a wonderful group of Jackson parents provided an amazing buffet lunch to celebrate our teachers/staff and Cinco de Mayo. On Tuesday, PTA treated teachers and staff to ice cream from the Tongue & Cheek Ice Cream Truck and provided sweet treats on Wednesday! On Thursday, PTA provided a catered lunch and a snack cart on Friday. We are so thankful for our students, families and our Jackson PTA!
We were very glad that the rain stayed away so our kids could enjoy the outside activities during Field Day on Friday! Not only did the rain stay away, it was an absolutely beautiful day!! Students participated in challenge games (water games, high jump, tug of war, and flag tag) with the coaches and their classmates AND also enjoyed an hour of competition and fun on an inflatable obstacle course provided by PTA. Big thanks to our coaches, PTA, all of our wonderful volunteers and our staff for putting together this awesome event!
Congratulations to the following students who were recognized as Jaguars of the Month for April by demonstrating the trait of Courageousness.
Kindergarten: Junior Casas Alonso, Holiver Garcia Hernandez, Tony Okalie, Ethan Phelps, Armando Romero Crespo, Angelo Segovia Virguez
First Grade: Aubri Adams, Romina Avilez Torres, Alessia Barrios Arzurut, Katherine Bautista Fuentes, Aranza Farfan Villarreal, Corina Gonzalez Deluques
Second Grade: Herschel Curry, Victoria Fernandez Gutierrez, Gabriel Juarez Arroyo, Victoria Uzcategui Sanchez, Arianmarys Villalobos Garcia
Third Grade: Marvella Branch, Leanna Grant, Valentina Hernandez Merino, Nayla Mendoza, Ericksmar Seco Herrera, Eden Versher
Fourth Grade: Anthonella Garcia Martinez, Jianna Hamilton, Ruth Honey, Juan Hubbard, Mirianyelis Martinez Perez
Fifth Grade: Valerys Cordero Quinonez, Haidelith Fernandez Garcia, Samantha Martinez Sanchez, Emily Navarrete, Gia Robinson
Our April Jaguars of the Month received recognition on JagTube on Friday, May 2, and attended a popsicle party that afternoon with Ms. Hardy and myself! Students also received a certificate, wristband, and a Jackson Jaguar pencil. Grade level group photos will be displayed on the bulletin board near the front office. The Jaguar of the Month trait for May is Creativity--using your imagination to create something new or solve a problem. We are certain that we will see many students displaying the Creativity trait this month. Keep up the good work, Jaguars!
We are excited to announce that the 2024-2025 Jackson Yearbook is for sale now on the Jackson PTA website for $35.00. PTA will also be selling yearbooks next week, May 12-15, from 7:00 - 7:30 am in the Jackson lobby. 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
This week, our Fourth graders will take a Science MAP assessment on Monday, May 12, and our Fifth graders will take their Science MAP assessment on Tuesday, May 13. With the exception of make-up testing, MAP testing will be over! WOO-HOO!
If you have or know a student that is a graduating senior this year, and they attended 5th grade at Jackson during the 2017-2018 school year, please let them know about the Jackson Senior Reunion on Wednesday, May 14. For more details, see flyer below.
On Thursday, May 15, our teachers have planned a fun and cozy night of reading and activities! We hope you can join us for Book Bingo, Mystery Reader and a Book Walk. Students are invited to wear their favorite pajamas! We will also be giving away backpacks that can be used for the upcoming school year. A good book can take you anywhere you want to go! Hope to see you there!
Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers and mother-figures in the Jackson community! We hope you have had a wonderful day and know how much you are appreciated!
Thank you!
Crystal Roach
Principal
Jackson Elementary
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
May 12 - 15
- PTA will be selling yearbooks from 7:00 - 7:30 am in the Jackson foyer. Get yours today--just $35.00!
Wednesday, May 14
- Senior Walk with cap and gown, 7:40 a.m. 2025 graduating seniors who attended Jackson during elementary school are invited to return and walk the halls one last time!
- Jackson Senior Reunion, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. 2025 graduating seniors who attended Jackson during elementary school are invited to return and celebrate with friends and teachers!
- Jackson Reading Night, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
- 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!
- 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)
(469) 752-2115
Nicole Sollie (Grades K, 2, 4)
Nicole.sollie@pisd.edu
(469) 752-2116
2024-2025 Yearbook is Available for Purchase!
We are pleased to announce that the 2024-2025 Jackson Yearbook is for sale now on the Jackson PTA website for $35.00. We will also be selling yearbooks next week, May 12-15, from 7:00 - 7:30 am in the Jackson lobby.
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!
2025-2026 Prepackaged School Supplies by Grade on Sale Now!
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!
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.
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Jackson Elementary
Website: http://pisd.edu/jackson
Location: 1101 Jackson Drive, Plano, TX, United States
Phone: 469-752-2100
Twitter: @JacksonPlano