Jackson eNews

6/12/2024

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!

Congratulations to Genesis Reyes, who placed 1st in the MLK Art Competition at Jackson, and Naima Green, who placed 2nd in Jackson's Competition. These students and their artwork were celebrated Thursday, January 23, at the Robinson Fine Arts Center. Genesis and Naima were able to share their art with their family, friends and attendees of the MLK Diversity Celebration. Great job girls, we are so proud!

During our Fall Fundraiser, one of the most sought after prizes was a ticket for the Jungle Patrol Bus to build a stuffed animal. The Jungle Patrol Bus will be visiting Jackson on Wednesday, February 5, for eligible students to redeem their prize. The exciting news is that students who didn't sell enough to qualify for a Jungle Patrol bus ticket will be able to purchase a package to build their own stuffed animal! Please return your order form as soon as possible to secure your child a time to build their very own stuffed animal!

We are so excited to begin the planning process this year for the 50th anniversary of Jackson Elementary's opening! Jackson began educating neighborhood students in 1975 and the anniversary celebration is planned for the 2025-2026 school year. We want this event to be memorable and would love to have former and present staff members, students and community members join the Anniversary Celebration Planning Committee. There are 6 planned meeting dates, 2/10, 2/24, 3/11, 3/31, 4/21, and 5/12, from 3:15 - 4:00 p.m. If you are interested in participating, please fill out the short Google form at this link: 50th Anniversary Celebration Planning Committee.

This next week, on Thursday, January 30, our 3rd through 5th grade students will learn about different careers and the education/skills needed for that field during Career Day at Jackson. By promoting Career Day, we hope our students will learn about future workplace opportunities that might interest them and see the connection between their studies and their future careers.

Thank you!

Crystal Roach

Principal

Jackson Elementary

Jackson Artwork Displayed at MLK Celebration

Artwork Theme - "Together for Tomorrow"

Pictured left - Genesis Reyes, 3rd Grade - 1st Place

Pictured right - Naima Green, 1st Grade - 2nd Place

Jungle Patrol Bus Visits Jackson, February 5

Jackson Elementary 50th Anniversary Planning Committee

2023-2024 Federal Report Card for Jackson Elementary

The 2023-2024 Federal Report Card for Jackson Elementary has now been released and posted to the Jackson website at www.pisd.edu/Jackson_ar. The report provides information concerning student performance on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR), as well as information on student enrollment, class size averages, and financial expenditures. The information contained in the School Report Card is described in the “School Report Card Definitions.” The Federal Report Card is also available at https://tea.texas.gov/texas-schools/accountability/academic-accountability/performance-reporting/federal-report-cards.

If you have any questions concerning the School Report Cards, please let us know. Thank you for your continued support of Jackson Elementary.

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El boletines de informe federal del 2023-2024 para la escuela Jackson Elementary han sido publicados en el sitio de internet Jackson Elementary www.pisd.edu/Jackson_ar.

El reporte proporciona información sobre el rendimiento de los estudiantes en la prueba STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) que es el nombre del programa de evaluación académica para los estudiantes en las escuelas públicas de Texas, así como información sobre estudiantes inscritos, tamaño promedio de la clase y gastos financieros. La información contenida en el reporte de progreso de la escuela es requerida por la ley estatal y se describe en las "definiciones del boletín de informe de la escuela". El boletín del informe del gobierno de los Estados Unidos se encuentra disponible también en https://tea.texas.gov/texas-schools/accountability/academic-accountability/performance-reporting/federal-report-cards.

Si usted tiene alguna pregunta acerca del boletín de informe de la escuela, por favor háganoslo saber. Gracias por su apoyo continúo en la escuela Jackson Elementary School.

Jackson is Now Hiring for a Bilingual Teacher Assistant

Jackson is actively seeking a Bilingual Teacher Assistant. Please apply online and send your resume to our principal, Crystal Roach - crystal.roach@pisd.edu. The hours are 7:00-3:30 with a 30 minute lunch.

Important Dates

JANUARY 2025

Thursday, January 30

Career Day, 3rd-5th Grade

FEBRUARY 2025

Wednesday, February 5

Jungle Patrol Bus - Build your own stuffed animal, 9:00 a.m.

Thursday, February 6

Family Care Night, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m., Jackson cafeteria

Friday, February 7

Friendship Week Assembly, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. gym. Plano Police Department will present program, "Be Buddies not Bullies."

February 10 - 14

Friendship Week at Jackson! Please see flyer for daily dress-up themes.

Friday, February 14

Classroom Friendship Parties

Monday, February 17

Student Holiday/Staff Professional Development Day

Tuesday, February 18

Student Holiday/Staff Extended Planning Day

Thursday, February 20

Spring individual pictures and class pictures

Friday, February 21

4th Grade Field Trip to Plano Symphony

Wednesday, February 26

2nd Grade Field Trip to Dallas Children's Theatre

Friday, February 28

3rd Grade Field Trip to Heritage Farmstead Museum

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

Family C.A.R.E. Night at Jackson Elementary - Thursday, February 6

Friendship Week at Jackson, February 10-14

Frankford Orchestra Instrument Petting Zoo

Attention Frankford families! If your incoming 6th grader chose ORCHESTRA for their Fine Arts Elective, please visit this link to sign up for an Instrument Fitting at our instrument petting zoo on March 31!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F45A8AE2EA0F8C07-53005525-frankford#/

Frankford's instrument petting zoo is where your child gets to try each instrument to pick the one that is right for them. If you do not get sized for an instrument before the start of school, you delay the learning for all students, including yours. Additionally, your child will be placed on an instrument they may not want to play if you are not sized for an instrument before the school year begins. This creates scheduling issues when you skip this step, so if you're already this far... YOU'RE AMAZING!

Please email me at madison.pruden@pisd.edu or text (346)298-0666 to make arrangements if you miss your appointment.

please enter the building with your child
please select the earliest time slot that works for your schedule (try not to leave gaps in the schedule)
please enter through door 21 when you arrive for your appointment.

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¡Atención familias de Frankford! Si su estudiante entrante de sexto grado eligió ORQUESTA para su optativa de Bellas Artes, visite este enlace para inscribirse en una prueba de ajuste de instrumentos en nuestro zoológico de instrumentos el lunes 31 de marzo.

El zoológico de acariciamiento de instrumentos es donde su hijo puede probar cada instrumento para elegir el que es adecuado para ellos. Si no consigues el tamaño de un instrumento antes del comienzo de la escuela, retrasas el aprendizaje para todos los estudiantes, incluido el tuyo. Además, su hijo será colocado en un instrumento que tal vez no quiera tocar si usted no está calificado para un instrumento antes de que comience el año escolar. Esto crea problemas de programación cuando saltas este paso, así que si ya estás tan lejos... ¡ERES INCREÍBLE!

Por favor envíeme un correo electrónico a madison.pruden-pisd.edu o envíe un mensaje de texto al (346)298-0666 para hacer los arreglos si se pierde su cita.

por favor ingrese al edificio con su hijo
por favor seleccione la franja horaria más temprana que funcione para su horario (trate de no dejar espacios en el horario)
por favor ingrese a través de la puerta 21 cuando llegue a su cita.

Location

Orchestra Rm. 601
7706 Osage Plz Ct
DALLAS, TX 75252-6824

Hello Jackson Families,

AVID is a district wide program that helps our students become college and career ready at an early age. Jackson teachers work hard to implement AVID strategies each and every day into everything we do to help your child succeed.

Here is this month's AVID Family Focus!

Collaboration: Let’s get talking!

Whether it’s asking, “How was your day?” or talking around the dinner table, students sometimes do not know how to express themselves. Below is the scholarly language card that teachers use with their students to encourage them to have positive conversations with their peers and family. Give it a try!!!

A paper copy will be coming home with your child for each family to have to help guide great conversations.

If you have any questions about these AVID strategies, please contact me, Shelly Arthur, AVID Coordinator, at shelly.arthur@pisd.edu.

Thank you!

My Scholarly Language Pal

Scholarly Language

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 January lessons, we will be focusing on College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) by highlighting how to be a successful student, goal-setting, and post-secondary options. During these lessons, students will gain self-confidence in their ability to succeed and the belief in using their abilities to their fullest to achieve high-quality results and outcomes. We will discuss how being a successful student now will better prepare them for their future and teach a variety of skills that students can utilize! Students will also focus on long and short-term academic, career, and social/emotional goals. Our goal is to prepare students for life after graduation by ensuring they have the tools they need. Students will understand how lifelong learning is necessary for long-term success! Additionally, students will be able to learn about and explore a variety of post-secondary options! Students will also learn the important of perseverance to achieve those long and short-term goals, which directly correlates with our new Jaguar of the Month Trait!

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 Jaguar of the Month Trait is Perseverance! Our definition of Perseverance is pushing yourself to work through challenges and obstacles. 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 Responsibility! 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

January Activity Calendar

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!

Report Absences in Skyward Family Access

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Website: jacksonpta.com

Facebook: Jackson Elementary School PTA

Instagram: ptajacksonelem

Dear Jackson Parents,

Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! My name is Jacquie Wooten, and I am honored to be your PTA President for this upcoming school year. I have lived in Plano for 14 years and 11 years in this neighborhood. My youngest is a 3rd grader at Jackson this year and I also have a 13- and 11-year-old who are Jackson graduates and now attend Wilson Middle School.

I am a registered nurse and work full time as a nurse manager at a local hospital. I know what it's like being a working mom and juggling a job and family! I want to share with everyone the importance of PTA and the support it provides to our students and teachers. I would love to get more Jackson families involved in whatever capacity they are able. I hope to have the opportunity to meet each of you and work together to make a lasting and positive educational experience for our students!

Thank you!

Jacquie Wooten

Jackson PTA President

jacquelyn.wooten@gmail.com

816-506-0510

More Ways to Support Jackson PTA

Kroger Community Rewards

Scan your Kroger Plus Card each time you shop and Kroger will give back a portion of eligible purchases to Jackson PTA! Log in to your Kroger account>click on My Account>click on Community Rewards> add Jackson Elementary PTA

World Wear Project

You can also support our PTA by bringing any household donations (clothes, shoes, etc.) to the donation bin in the back parking lot. You will be helping our PTA and the environment by recycling!

Counseling Services Parent and Community Workshop

PISD Spring Job Fair

Save the Date for Plano ISD's Spring Job Fair!

Ready to make a difference in education? Join us for an exciting opportunity to explore careers, meet our team and discover why we’re a destination district for top talent!

Saturday, February 22, 2025

9:00-11:30 a.m.

Academy High School

1701 Alma Drive, Plano, TX 75075

Visit www.pisd.edu/jobfairs to register

Mark your calendar and stay tuned for more details. Your future starts here!

SHARK! Robotics

SHARK! Robotics is a community Robotics team that hosts monthly robotics workshops and classes for students in the Plano area.

On every Sunday from Jan. 19th to March 16th, students will be able to participate in our robotics academy where they will learn industrial engineering skills like computer-aided design and programming. This academy will help prepare them for their participation in FIRST robotics which is endorsed by Plano middle and high schools.

We take pride in spreading the passion of STEM and Robotics to the community. We aim to impact over 10,000 people with our outreach initiatives this year! If you are interested in learning key robotics skills at our robotics academy, please fill out the registration form below. Hope to see you there!

Registration Form: https://forms.gle/GjsY8kQc7vXqCXnw8

Thank you!