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!

Happy New Year! I hope you all had a wonderful Winter Break. We were so excited to welcome our Jackson Jaguars back this morning! We know they will settle back into their routines quickly and make great strides toward their educational goals in the new year!

So many fun things happened the week before Winter Break that we want to share with you.

During the Awards Assemblies, we were excited to recognize many Jackson students for citizenship, extra effort, and A-Honor Roll. Please see the Awards section below for a list of student awards by grade level. Keep up the good work, Jaguars!

We also want to recognize Genesis Reyes, Naima Green, Vera Nudelman, Victoria Schwanke, Eden Versher and Jayden Ganison for their MLK "Together for Tomorrow" artwork! These students' entries placed in the Jackson contest and Genesis and Naima (1st and 2nd Place) will have their art on display at the Robinson Fine Arts Center and will be celebrated on January 18, 2025. Please see the MLK "Together for Tomorrow" section below to see their award-winning art work. Congratulations!

Big shout-out to Mr. Barnett, Jackson's Music Teacher, for coordinating the Holiday Sing-Along during the Winter Assembly on Friday, 12/20. All of our students had an opportunity to sing and dance along with many holiday favorites. It was such a treat!

During the Winter Assembly, we also announced Jackson's Teacher of the Year--Mrs. Michelle Cox, First Grade Teacher and Team Leader! She was nominated by our staff and we are so excited to have her represent Jackson at the District level. Mrs. Cox is known for building relationships with her students to help inspire and motivate them to learn. She wants all of her students to feel a sense of pride in their accomplishments. Mrs. Cox is also an active participant in school events and fundraisers. We are so proud of Mrs. Cox!

Jackson will be hosting a Career Day for our upper grades (grades 3-5) on Thursday, January 30. If you are interested in sharing information about your career with our students and making an impact on our their future, please complete this electronic Google Form. Our students would love to hear about your career and the education/certifications required to work in this field!

Thank you!

Crystal Roach

Principal

Jackson Elementary

Pictured:

• Mrs. Cox received flowers for being selected as Jackson's Teacher of the Year. She was recognized on stage by Jackson's Principal, Dr. Roach, previous recipients of the Teacher of the Year award, and members of her family.
• Mrs. Cox and the First Grade Team.
• As students in the audience were asked to guess letters that spelled out the Teacher of the Year's name, the students on stage turned over letter cards if the guess was correct. Our students and teachers had fun guessing who was receiving the Teacher of the Year award!
• Mrs. Cox and family.

We are so proud that Mrs. Cox will be representing Jackson at the District Teacher of the Year Awards Celebration!

Jackson is excited to host a Career Day for our upper grades (grades 3-5) and we need your experiences! We are looking for parents or individuals who would be interested in sharing their career with our students! Career Day will take place Thursday, January 30th, from 10:50 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity for you to get involved at Jackson Elementary and make an impact on the students’ future!

If you are interested in participating in Career Day, please complete this electronic google form here. Once completed, more information will be sent. If you have any questions in the interim, please reach out to Nicole Sollie, Michelle Hardy, or Teresa Ventura.

Thank you!

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Jackson está emocionado de organizar un Día de las Carreras para nuestros grados superiores (grados 3-5) y necesitamos sus experiencias! ¡Estamos buscando padres o individuos que estarían interesados en compartir su carrera con nuestros estudiantes! El Día de la Carrera tendrá lugar el jueves 30 de enero, de 10:50 a.m. a 2:00 p.m.

Si está interesado en participar en el Día de las Carreras, por favor complete este formulario electrónico de google. Una vez completado, se enviará más información. Si tiene alguna pregunta en el ínterin, por favor comuníquese con Nicole Sollie, Michelle Hardy, or Teresa Ventura.

¡Gracias!

Nicole Sollie

Nicole.sollie@pisd.edu

(469) 752-2116

Michelle Hardy

Michelle.hardy@pisd.edu

(469) 752-2115

Teresa Ventura

Teresa.ventura@pisd.edu

(469) 752-2114

Congratulations to the following Kindergarten, First Grade and Second Grade students!

KINDERGARTEN

Citizenship Awards: Jorge Alvarez Montes, Julia Campos, Maya Dawod, Miguel Noriega Paz, Nova Pierce, Dylan Sanchez

Awesome Effort Awards: Julissa Alas, Jimena La Cruz Cueyo, Maikol Meija Gil, Annabelle Moschos, Aaron Pereira Reverol, Jacob Waddle-Sutton

Quality Work Awards: Marie Fuenmayor Medina, Baniya Gupta, Udennaka Okolie, Mathias Olivares Gutierrez, Lucia Solorzano, Arlette Enriquez Vasquez

FIRST GRADE

Citizenship Awards:

Emory Donkervoet, Ana S. Ferrer, Tanvi Kodebathina, Santiago Lira, Liam Lopez, Dara Rojas

Awesome Effort Awards:

Charlotte Contreras, Myles Cunningham, Conner Jaco, Mia Jimenez, Juwil Ocando, Oscari Rodriguez

Quality Work Awards:

Gemma Bisani, Corina Gonzalez, Shiva Parthasarathy, Soleil Pereiro, Yender Romero, Aythana Vilcez

SECOND GRADE

Citizenship Awards:

Abraham Lopez, Stormi Martin, Dulce Perdomo, Lucas Rodriguez, Rithu Shyam

Awesome Effort Awards:

Kelly Martinez, Paula Medina, Juan Pablo Ocopio, Kennedy Reyes, Isaac Reyna

Quality Work Awards:

Harley Giauque, Mohina Yadav, Maria Luisa Lameda, Ian Ramirez, Ibrahim Suarez

Congratulations to the following Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grade students!

THIRD GRADE

Citizenship Awards: Aitana Boscan, Eden Campos, Dallas Cruell, Jesus Granados, Valentina Hernandez, Sofia Herrera, Advhik Kodebathina, Kyndall Livingston, Mathias Noriega, Vera Nudelman, Genesis Reyes, Harrison Wooten

Awesome Effort Awards: Aaron Boscan, Marvella Branch, Daniella Duran, Victoria Inciarte, Teagon Jaco, Elizabeth Kwon, Juan Mandiquez, Sani Martin, Jose Martinez, Vaiolet Mayora, Aseneth Roca, Victoria Schwanke

A-Honor Roll: Raiber Arroyo, Trinity Attumbu, Evanahan Barboza, Thomas Benavides, Christian Cruz, Aditi Das, Nolan Dickey, Ava Lawal, Kyndall Livingston, Hayden Mah, Luis Marquez, Nayla Mendoza, lwandile Ndlovu, Vera Nudelman, Luis Ospino, Victoria Schwanke, Genesis Solorzano, Eden Versher, Daran Vuong, Harrison Wooten, Daniela Zelley

FOURTH GRADE

Citizenship Awards: Gisselle Barajas, Valeri Chacin, Aylin Ghariblou, Josias Guerrero Cortez, Zuhal Khaliqzada, Javier Montiel, Chris Ortiz, Victor Pina, Erick Sanchez, Ram Shyam

Awesome Effort Awards: Niayesh Ahmadi, Risbelys Camba, Gracie Childress, Dextrik Crockett, Alejandro Espinoza, Victoria Hernandez-Vasquez, Juan Hubbard, D'monte Mach, Wuileidys Rodriguez, Alexander Soto

A-Honor Roll: Carter Hopkins, Cameron Jones, Kaiden Lundquist, Abel Martinez, Renata Martinez, Mahveen Naim, Amir Safi, Himani Sah

FIFTH GRADE

Citizenship Awards: River Bray, Diego Cuello, Carla Fernandez, Carlos Galvan, Armando Hernandez, Hudson Manley, Ediletxi Medina, An Nguyen, Franyelin Parra, Gia Robinson

Awesome Effort Awards: Exneyder Barbosa, Phoenyx Blue, Haidelith Fernandez, Edgar Gonzalez, Hayvenn Horner, Jatniel Lopez, Dianys Martelo, Juan Martinez, Michell Mejia, Yessenia Perez

A-Honor Roll: Montserrat Cruz Hernandez, Diego De La O, Victoria Hernandez, Jayden Kiberenge, Madeline McAndrews, Ruhi Mistry, An Nguyen, Mia Paez, Ahmad Saqafee, Hannah Schoedel, Mayank Yadav

Let's congratulate our winners for the MLK "Together for Tomorrow" art contest!!

1st Place

Genesis Reyes - 3rd Grade

Title of Artwork - "As One"

Media - Model Magic/watercolor

2nd Place

Naima Green - 1st Grade

Title of Artwork - "All Together"

Media - Marker

3rd Place (Collaborative Piece)

Vera Nudelman, Victoria Schwanke, Eden Versher - 3rd Grade

Title of Artwork - "Kings Crown"

Media- Mixed Media

Honorable Mention

Jayden Ganison - 5th grade

Media - Mixed Media

Genesis and Naima (1st and 2nd Place) will have their art on display at the Robinson Fine Arts Center and be celebrated on January 18th, 2025. We are so proud of you all!

Thanks,

Valerie Shaffer
Art Teacher
Jackson Elementary School

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.

Tuesday, January 7

• Students Return from Break

• Portfolios/Report Cards are available to view in Skyward

Tuesday, January 14

• Jackson Science Fair Projects Due
• 3rd Grade Field Trip to Outdoor Learning Center

• Jackson Science Fair Judging

• Student/Teacher Holiday

• Career Day, 3rd-5th Grade

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

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!

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

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!

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

Plano ISD invites our community to the 38th Annual MLK Diversity Celebration honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This annual celebration will showcase student talent and diversity leadership in our schools and community.

Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025
Pre-Show: 6:30 p.m.
Program: 7:00 to 8:15 p.m.
Location: Robinson Fine Arts Center, 1800 Alma Drive, Plano, TX 75075

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!

The Vines Sweethearts are thrilled to invite your children to our Winter Wonderland Camp on Monday, January 20th, at Vines High School!

✨ Camp Details:

• Half-Day or Full-Day Options!
• Lunch included with full-day pricing.

🎉 Activities Include:

• Slime making
• Cookie decorating
• Dancing
• A holiday-themed movie
• And so much more!

Don't miss this magical opportunity for your kids to enjoy a fun-filled day while you take some time for yourself. Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today!

For more information and registration details, visit https://vhssweetheartboosterclub.membershiptoolkit.com/winterwonderland2025https://vhssweetheartboosterclub.membershiptoolkit.com/winterwonderland2025

We can’t wait to see your little ones there! 🌟

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

Programa de Lenguaje Dual en PISD

PreK Parent Information Night Presentation - English and Spanish

Kindergarten Parent Information Night Presentation - English

Kindergarten Parent Information Night Presentation - Spanish

1st Grade Parent Information Night Presentation - English

1st Grade Parent Information Night Presentation - Spanish

2nd Grade Parent Information Night Presentation - English

2nd Grade Parent Information Night Presentation - Spanish

3rd Grade Parent Information Night Presentation - English

3rd Grade Parent Information Night Presentation - Spanish

4th Grade Parent Information Night Presentation - English

4th Grade Parent Information Night Presentation - Spanish

5th Grade Parent Information Night Presentation - English

5th Grade Parent Information Night Presentation - Spanish

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