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!

We hope everyone had a wonderful Spring Break! The first day of Spring, March 20, actually occurred during Spring Break this year--that hardly ever happens! We were so excited to welcome our students back to school today and begin the 4th Nine-Weeks of the 2024-2025 school year! This week we will also celebrate accomplishments from the 3rd Nine-Weeks of school during our K-2 Awards Assembly on Thursday and our 3-5 Awards Assembly on Friday.

Just a reminder that during the month of March, Jackson will be participating in the H-E-B Plastic Bag Recycling Challenge for Earth Day. Students and staff can participate by bringing in plastic bags that meet the guidelines in the flyer below. We have collected 2,409 plastic bags so far! The grade level that collects the most plastic bags will win an extra recess for the students in April.

Ms. Ventura will continue to update the numbers with the bags collected, but below is the grade level breakdown as of March 11:

PK - 5

KG - 507

1st - 458

2nd - 925

3rd - 313

4th - 125

5th - 76

2nd Grade is currently in the lead with bags collected, but It's not too late to turn in your plastic bags and help your grade level win an extra recess! Show our planet a little love by doing your part to protect our environment for future generations!

Thank you!

Crystal Roach

Principal

Jackson Elementary

Mrs. Shields, Superintendent 100 Award Winner!

We are proud to announce that our very deserving Office Manager, Mrs. Shields, received the Plano ISD Superintendent 100 Award sponsored by In Touch Credit Union!

The award delivery was made on Thursday, March 13, by members of our Human Resources Department. Mrs. Shields will also be honored at the Salute to Service banquet on Thursday, April 3! She has the exciting opportunity to win one of four top awards for paraprofessionals in the district!

Congratulations Mrs. Shields!

Collin County Adventure Camp

Dear Parents,

We want to inform you of an important change regarding our annual 5th grade overnight camp experience. After 19 years, Collin County Adventure Camp (CCAC) will no longer be available due to the YMCA and Collin County ending their partnership.

We remain committed to providing students with a meaningful outdoor learning experience, and we are actively exploring alternative options. We will keep you updated as we determine the best path forward.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

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Estimados padres,

Queremos informarles sobre un cambio importante con respecto a nuestra experiencia anual de campamento nocturno para estudiantes de quinto grado. Después de 19 años, el Campamento de Aventuras del Condado de Collin (CCAC) ya no estará disponible debido a que la YMCA y el Condado de Collin finalizaron su asociación.

Seguimos comprometidos a brindarles a los estudiantes una experiencia significativa de aprendizaje al aire libre y estamos explorando activamente opciones alternativas. Lo mantendremos informado a medida que determinemos el mejor camino a seguir.

Gracias por su comprensión y apoyo.

Important Dates

MARCH 2025

Tuesday, March 25

Students return to school

Thursday, March 27

K-2 Awards Assembly, 8:05 a.m., gym (end of 3rd 9 weeks)

Friday, March 28

3rd-5th Awards Assembly, 8:05 a.m., gym (end of 3rd 9 weeks)

Monday, March 31

Instrument Fitting for incoming 6th graders taking Orchestra at Frankford Middle School

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

APRIL 2025

Tuesday, April 1

1st Grade Field Trip to Holifield Outdoor Learning Center

Thursday, April 3

Jackson Spirit Night at Chuck E. Cheese! 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., 1604 Preston Rd., Plano, TX 75093

Friday, April 4

Spirit Assembly, 2:00 p.m., gym

Tuesday, April 8

4th and 5th Grade STAAR Test, Reading/Language Arts

Thursday, April 10

3rd Grade STAAR Test, Reading/Language Arts

Tuesday, April 15

5th Grade STAAR Test, Science

Friday, April 18

Student/Staff Holiday - no school

Tuesday, April 22

PK Field Trip to Heritage Farmstead

Thursday, April 24

4th and 5th Grade STAAR Test, Math
Jackson PTA Spring Picnic, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., Longhorn Park (behind Jackson)

Tuesday, April 29

3rd Grade STAAR Test, Math

Wednesday, April 30

4th Grade Field Trip to Dallas Children's Theater

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

Jackson Spirit Night at Chuck E. Cheese - April 3

H-E-B Plastic Bag Recycling Challenge

Jackson will be participating in the H-E-B Plastic Bag Recycling Challenge. Students and staff can participate by bringing in any plastic bag including:

Any retail shopping bag
Produce bags
Bread bags
Product overwrap film (clingwrap)
Dry cleaning bags
Newspaper bags

The grade level that collects the most plastic bags will win an extra recess in April!

Thank you for your support in participating in this project!

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 03/10 & 03/24, we will focus on Mental Health. Students will understand that taking care of our mental health is just as important as taking care of our physical health! We will discuss the negative and positive effects of prioritizing our mental health. Students will strengthen their belief in their whole self-development, including a healthy balance of mental, social/emotional, and physical well-being. Students will learn that big feelings are okay and that there are healthy and unhealthy ways to cope! In our lessons, students will also learn and identify effective coping strategies. Students will be able to comprehend how self-care can positively affect their mental health and how it is a healthy coping strategy. Additionally, students will learn how to have a positive attitude toward work and learning and how to increase their self-confidence in the ability to succeed! We will make connections between how a positive, growth mindset can impact academic achievement. Our goal is to empower and build resiliency in students! We hope students will see mistakes as a chance to grow while seeking out challenges as a way to build their brain power!

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 Cooperation! Our definition of Cooperation is working together to reach shared goals. 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

March 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!

FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Website: jacksonpta.com

Facebook: Jackson Elementary School PTA

Instagram: ptajacksonelem

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!

Jackson Traffic Flow Concerns

Dear Parents,

We recently received complaints regarding ongoing, unsafe driving habits of parents, along with parents who ignore safe practices when crossing a street during pick-up and drop-off times. We strive to make this process safe for our students and visitors, but it is not possible without your cooperation.

We understand that life is busy, but we must stress that when dropping off and picking up your children, please exhibit patience while following state traffic laws and campus procedures. We also ask that those parents who walk their children to and from school, please cross the street properly. We are fortunate to have a crossing guard assigned at the corner of Jackson and Forester. She is there to ensure that you and your children can cross the street safely. We ask that you utilize the crosswalk; not only is it safer, but it sets a good example for your child and instills safe practices in them.

Your children are watching your behavior, how you drive, cross a street, what laws you choose to obey, and most importantly, the ones you choose to ignore. Let's work together to set a better example for our children and those around us. As you approach Jackson, let the busy, hectic life go, and slow down. Follow the traffic laws, have patience, and be courteous.

If it takes a little more time to make the pick-up/drop-off safe... isn't it worth it? When you are operating a vehicle around the Jackson campus, ask yourself... "Would you feel comfortable with another driver driving like you are with your child present?" When you see another child on campus, on the sidewalk, or crossing the street, you should consider them your children. Drive as you would like other parents to drive when they come in contact with your child in a similar situation.

Set an example for your children. Set an example for other parents.

We need your help to make Jackson a safer place. We cannot do it without you.

Thank you!

Car/School Crossing Safety Training Slideshow

Car Safety Training Slideshow - Español

Elementary School Night at the Ballpark at Plano West

Plano Senior Varsity Cheerleaders YARD SALE!

Drama Kids Summer Camp

Plano West Summer 2025 Wrestling Camp for Boys and Girls

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: