Take the D45 Strategic Planning Survey
District 45 invites you to help shape our future by completing the 2024 Strategic Planning Survey. Your input is crucial in shaping the future of School District 45 as we embark on our district strategic planning process. Data collected from these surveys will allow us to identify and target the most critical issues within our school community. Please complete the seven-question survey no later than September 23.
Quarter 1 Grading Reminders
The last day of quarter 1 is October 18. All assignments, projects, makeups, and any items that are included in your child's final grade must be completed and submitted by Thursday, October 10. Help your child succeed by having him/her regularly check PowerSchool to see all grading information (assignments, assessments, projects, etc.). Any assignments marked with an orange exclamation point (and score of 50%) are considered missing and should be completed and submitted to your child's teacher(s). Please make sure your child notifies any teachers of missing work that has been submitted for credit. As always, contact your child's teachers directly with any specific questions.
Digital Citizenship Curriculum
District 45 uses Common Sense Media for its digital citizenship curriculum. The Common Sense Digital Citizenship curriculum is taught in grades K through 8 and is designed to empower students to think critically, behave safely, and participate responsibly in our digital world. Jackson students will complete this curriculum, beginning this week. You can find the Common Sense Digital Citizenship curriculum and other useful information/resources for parents/guardians by visiting the Common Sense Media website at www.commonsense.org.
Health Reminders
Attention 6th grade parents/guardians: As a friendly reminder ALL 6th grade students are required to turn in a current physical with updated immunizations (TDAP and Meningococcal required) by October 15 to avoid exclusion from school. Please turn in paperwork to the Health office at your earliest convenience. Paperwork can be dropped of in-person to the SSC or sent via email jahealth@d45.org. If you have any questions please call the Health office at (630) 516-7588.
Any students with medical conditions requiring medication in school are required to turn in a completed medication authorization form found on the District website or by clicking here
Any students interested in participating in interscholastic sports at Jackson are required to have a current (within past 13 months) complete IHSA physical on file with the Health office. Please see the school nurses with any questions.
Late Bus Reminder
As a reminder, late buses are available for bus-eligible students who stay after school for a school-designated activity/event. Bus riders are only allowed to take the late bus, if they stay on campus, for an after school activity/event. Late buses departs Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 4:15 p.m. Students who choose to leave campus after school are not eligible to take the late bus home. This reminder has been communicated to students. We appreciate your support in reviewing this expectation with your child.
Messages from the Jackson PTA
Let's Build a Strong Jackson Community Together!
There is still time to join the Jackson PTA! We have lots of amazing things planned for our students and would love your support! Membership is $6 per individual or $10 per family. You can register using this link.
Jackson PTA Mum Sale Pickup
If you ordered Mums, you can pick up your order at Hackers Glenbard Gardens anytime from Wednesday, September 18th until Sunday September 22nd. You just have to give your name and they will load them in your car!
If you opted for delivery, your mums will be at your house by 8 pm on Wednesday, September 18th, delivered with love by one of your PTA Exec Board members!
If you have any questions about your order or pick up, please reach out via Facebook Messenger or via email- jacksonpta45@gmail.com.
Please check your email (SPAM FOLDER) for more information.
Parent Social
Let's celebrate a great start to the school by meeting some new parents, dancing our hearts out and giving back to our Jaguars!
Saturday, September 28th, beginning at 7:30 pm
Road House 38
Cash Bar- 20% of all Jackson sales (food & drinks) will go back to us!
We will have raffles & prizes to win! Maybe even some new Jaguar swag!
Mostly Mayer band will be performing at 8 pm!
Hope to see all of you there!
Please like and RSVP on our Facebook page (Jackson Middle School PTA) if you plan to attend. Need to make sure we have enough room on the dance floor!
Next PTA Meeting
Our next PTA Meeting is Thursday, September 19, at 6:00 p.m. in the Jackson LRC. We are still looking for a few more parents to help with Committees: Webmaster/Social Media, Fundraising, Teacher Appreciation and Student Events. Be as involved as you can, ZERO expectations!
Soccer Crosstown Classic
The District 45 Soccer Crosstown Classic takes place on Thursday, September 26, at 6:00 p.m. at Willowbrook High School, 1250 Ardmore Ave, Villa Park. Jackson and Jefferson Middle School soccer teams will match up on the field under the stadium lights. The Crosstown Classic is an annual tradition that includes students, staff, and families cheering on our middle schools. Admission is free. Come out in support of our student-athletes.
Extracurricular Opportunities
We have a “Ways to Get Involved” clubs & activities link posted on the Jackson website. This link will bring you to a document that lists all the activities, clubs, and sports offered at Jackson. For each offering listed, the following information is included:
Activity, club, or sport name
Grade levels eligible for the activity, club, or sport
Meeting times
General description of the activity, club, or sport
Supervisor/coach contact information
Information about tryouts for interscholastic sports, specifics regarding intramurals, or other important information regarding extracurriculars will be communicated via the Jackson Happenings document which is also available on the Jackson website.
Jackson Daily Happenings
PowerSchool Parent Portal
PowerSchool is a proactive communication tool parents/guardians can use to stay informed about their child’s academic and work habits progress in school. Please click on this PowerSchool Parent/Guardian Quick Guide link for more information about how to navigate the PowerSchool portal. There is a mobile app version of the PowerSchool Portal for families. The interface of the mobile app is slightly different from the web version. If you experience any difficulties accessing PowerSchool, please email Mrs. Aparicio, the Jackson secretary who oversees PowerSchool. Her email address is vaparicio@d45.org.
Attendance
A friendly reminder that it is the responsibility of a parent/guardian to contact Jackson in the event his/her child will be absent from school. Please plan to report your child’s absence, prior to 9:00 a.m., by calling our attendance line at (630) 516-7368. Parents/guardians will leave a voicemail reporting their child’s absence. In the voicemail, please include the following information:
Child’s name and grade level
Date of absence
Reason for absence
Student absenteeism should be kept to the minimum; however, the School Board recognizes that some absences are unavoidable. The following are valid causes for a student's absence and will be considered “excused,” as specified in Section 26-2a of the Illinois School Code:
Illness
Observation of a religious holiday
Death in the immediate family
Family emergency
Other situations approved by the school principal