May 2024
Jackson Elementary
From the Principal
Happy May, Jackson Community!
We are starting the month of May thinking about all the growth that our students have made this year. In fact, some recently released data about Jackson Elementary has us giddy about your children and their academic successes!
OSPI recently updated their Washington Schools Improvement Framework scores for each school. The Washington School Improvement Framework (WSIF) identifies how schools can improve the education of all students. The Framework combines as many as nine indicators (such as graduation rates, attendance, and proficiency on state tests in math and English language arts) into a 1-10 score. The school's score then determines the state's supports for the school to improve.
- Our school improved to an 8.0 overall. When every elementary school in Washington is rank ordered, we are in the 80th percentile - or in the top 20% of all elementary schools in the state!
- Our scores for growth were also phenomenal: we scored a 9.0 in English Language Arts growth, and a 10.0 in math growth! Sustained high growth will lead to high proficiency!
- We closed gaps in two key areas too: our English Learners score improved to a 4.13 and our students with disabilities score improved to a 4.68
- One other report shows us that when compared to a group of 30 similar schools (size and demographics) statewide, we are tied for 1st in growth, and 3rd overall.
There are other great successes in our WSIF data, which you can find on OSPI's Report Card for Jackson Elementary. We are very proud of your children, and excited for the results of this year's state assessments!
Next week, May 6 – May 10, is “Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week!” Please join me in recognizing the great work all Jackson teachers and staff do each day for your children. They are incredible educators and work hard to achieve academic growth and social/emotional/physical safety. We have the hardest working, most caring, and most dedicated teachers and support staff in the district! Our school’s staff have big hearts for your children and do their best to support them every day. Please find time next week to thank your child’s teacher and other staff members for the work they do for all Jackson children, including yours. They appreciate your notes, emails, and phone calls. The PTA organized a weeklong schedule of recognition that I encourage each family to follow. We know that Jackson Elementary is a special place for children, and our staff is a huge part of what makes it special. Thank you for your support!
We have begun this year's state testing schedule. Please make sure your 3rd - 5th grade students attend school each day, on time, rested and ready for learning and their state assessments. The schedule is available on our school website.
Thank you all for your partnership and support this year - let's make this May a great month for learning and fun at Jackson Elementary!
Thank you,
Mr. Larama
From the Counseling Department
Mrs. Carmona completed the 3rd, 4th and 5th grade Second Step bullying curriculum in April where students learned developmental skills for how to Recognize, Refuse and Report bullying.
Mr. Coleman has begun teaching the Second Step Classroom Kits in 3rd, 4th and 5th grade classrooms to supplement the Second Step digital curriculum taught by classroom teachers. The skills he will be teaching are Emotion Management and Problem Solving.
Mr. Coleman has also begun teaching the Different and the Same curriculum to 3rd grade students, who will be learning how to identify and prevent prejudice. Lastly, in April, Mr. Coleman completed the Second Step classroom kit curriculum with 1st and 2nd grade students and will continue his yearlong classroom guidance lessons with kindergarten.
The counseling department will complete the year actively planning for next year and look forward to bringing new classroom guidance curriculum and lessons to Jackson Silvers that meet the Washington State Standards and Benchmarks for social, emotional learning.
SBA Testing Schedule
🚌 NEW - Versatrans My Stop App Information 🚌
The VST My Stop App is up and running.
This app gives parents the ability to track their student’s bus. The app will show the buses’ approximate time of arrival to the stop and the buses’ current location. We also will be able to send messages through the app when a bus is running more than 10 minutes late.
Download the Versatrans My Stop App!
We are using a new Versatrans My Stop application for bus route tracking and information. The Versatrans My Stop application provides you with an estimated time of arrival for your student's school bus. Please continue to arrive at the scheduled bus stop location 5 minutes prior to the scheduled stop time.
When you open the app for the first time, follow the instructions below and select Everett Public Schools (WA).
How to Log In
All information is transmitted securely and protected. No data is provided without proper credentials being provided.
- Enter your student’s ID number in the username field
- Enter your student’s date of birth in the password field. Use the mmddyyyy format with no slashes. For example: if your student was born on Jan. 1, 2017, your password would be 01012017
- If you have more than one student, their names will appear in a drop-down list in the top left corner. To view a different child's bus information, tap the current name and select them from the list.
- In your phone settings, under Notifications, scroll to the Versatrans My Stop app and make sure:
- show notifications are in the on position
- pop on screen is also in the on position
- This will allow you to see any notification that Everett Public Schools sends through the Versatrans My Stop App.
Kindergarten Information for Fall 2024
Kindergarten Enrollment for 2024-25 School Year
Will your child be 5 years old by August 31? On March 4, you can complete your child’s online enrollment for kindergarten. An easy and quick process as detailed in the step-by-step parent walkthrough video available in multiple languages on our website www.everettsd.org/kindergartenenrollment. You can also enroll in-person at your neighborhood school or download a printable packet, complete it, and deliver it to your child’s home school with the required documents.
Enrolling early in March will ensure invitations to your school’s kindergarten events and participation in Everett Ready, a transition-into-kindergarten program offered for four days in August to all enrolled kindergarteners – more information will be available in June on www.everettsd.org/everettready.
When registering for this event, please use the student's name and your email for registration.
Thank you and we look forward to meeting you on Thursday, May 9, 2024
When?
Thursday, May 9, 2024, 06:00 p.m.
Where?
Jackson Elem, Cafeteria, 3700 Federal Avenue, Everett, WA
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Graduation dates
Please mark your calendars for our upcoming high school graduations in June. Ceremony details will be shared soon from individual schools.
- Project Search, June 12 at 4:30 p.m. at Providence Colby Campus Rainer/Cascade Rooms
- Sequoia High School, June 13 at 6 p.m. at Civic Auditorium
- Cascade High School, June 15 at 11 a.m. at The Angel of the Winds Arena
- Jackson High School, June 15 at 3 p.m. at The Angel of the Winds Arena
- Everett High School, June 15 at 7 p.m. at The Angel of the Winds Arena
- Transition, June 18 at 5 p.m. at Community Resource Center Port Gardner A&B
Fechas de graduación
Marque sus calendarios para nuestras próximas graduaciones de la escuela secundaria en junio. Los detalles de la ceremonia se compartirán pronto desde las escuelas individuales.
- Búsqueda de Proyectos, 12 de junio a las 4:30 p.m. en Providence Colby Campus Rainer/Cascade Rooms
- Sequoia High School, 13 de junio a las 6 p.m. en el Auditorio Cívico
- Cascade High School, 15 de junio a las 11 a. m. en The Angel of the Winds Arena
- Jackson High School, 15 de junio a las 3 p.m. en la Arena El Ángel de los Vientos
- Escuela secundaria Everett, 15 de junio a las 7 p.m. en la Arena El Ángel de los Vientos
- Transición, 18 de junio a las 5 p.m. en el Centro de recursos comunitarios Port Gardner A&B
ECEAP Preschool accepting applications for 2024-25
Everett Public Schools Early Childhood Education & Assistance Program (ECEAP) is a FREE preschool program for three- and four-year-old children from families with limited income. ECEAP prepares children for kindergarten and provides family support and health and nutrition services. It is funded by the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF).
The six ECEAP sites within our school district are Cedar Wood, Hawthorne, Jackson, Lowell, Madison, and Silver Lake elementary schools. Students across the district are welcome to attend. Space is limited – apply early! For an application or more information, please contact Marissa Brown (425) 385-5638.
More questions?
Please feel free to email them at jacksonptaemail@gmail.com.
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Apply now for free ECEAP Preschool
Enrollment for 2023-2024 school year is ongoing. Apply now! available space is limited!
Early Childhood Education & Assistance Program (ECEAP) is a FREE preschool program serving 3 and 4-year-old students for families with limited income. The programs are located at six elementary schools across Everett Public Schools.
ECEAP supports student learning and the whole family through these services:
- Preschool education
- Family services
- Health & nutrition services
Visit www.everettsd.org/ECEAP to submit an “inquiry form”. Once received, a staff member will contact you to help you begin the application process.
Enrollment for 2024-2025 school year will open after spring break.
For information on additional community locations, visit the website or call 425-385-4628.
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School Replacement Construction Information
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This project includes demolition of existing school building, covered play area and site amenities. New construction will be steel with masonry and metal exterior cladding with a membrane roof and includes a 5,000 SF covered play area. Site amenities include parking for approximately 125, a parent drop-off/pick-up loop, bus loop and parking for 10 buses, new playground area and a grass playfield. The capacity of this school will be increased by adding new permanent classrooms. The school will be fully occupied during construction.
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Attendance Matters
Families, thank you for your support in ensuring strong, daily attendance. Regular attendance is essential to school success. Sometimes we don’t realize how quickly absences can stack up, and how much missing classroom instruction impacts learning and growth. I want to challenge each family to prioritize full attendance on school days in January - April. This is one of our most impactful stretches for teaching and learning, and we want your child to be in class every day.
If your child will not be attending school due to illness or another reason, please report your child’s absence right away by calling or emailing the school so we are aware of your child’s situation. Jackson staff are always available to help ensure your child’s regular school attendance, so please contact your child’s teacher or our school counselor if you need any type of assistance. If you leave a voicemail on the Jackson Attendance Line, please provide a written note or email within 30 days of your child’s first day back to school.
Attendance Email: JAEAttendance@everettsd.org
· Student first and last name:
· Student ID:
· Date(s) absent:
· Reason for the absence:
· Parent/Guardian name:
· Parent/Guardian phone number (for verification):
Make sure you are sending this from the email that is on record with the school.
Attendance Line: 425-385-5605
If you leave a voicemail, please provide a written note or email within 30 days of your student’s first day back to school.
Non-discrimination
Everett Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX/Civil Rights Compliance Officer and ADA Coordinator, Chad Golden, 425-385-4100; Section 504 Coordinator, Dave Peters, 425-385-4063.