A few notes & reminders: TODAY - Thursday, March 30 - Spring Picture Day Friday, March 31 - Save and turn in your HyVee receipts to the collection bin in the Jackson workroom by this Friday. This is the final week of Cash 4 Students! April 3-7 - Iowa Assessments for 3rd-5th graders Tuesday, April 4 at 6:00pm - PTA Meeting in Library Tuesday, April 11 at 6:30pm - Kindergarten and 1st grade concert. Please have students at Taft by 6:10. Thursday, April 13 - Square One Art Orders Due Friday, April 14 - Inservice Day - No School April 17-21 - Book Fair Saturday, April 22 - Breakfast with a Buddy & Enrichments Friday, May 5 - Jackson Kernels Night Friday, May 19 - Jackson Spring Carnival The Spring Carnival is just around the corner and needs help: Jackson PTA has an urgent need for the spring carnival event. We need parents to contact businesses for donations for the raffle baskets. Or individuals can donate money and PTA will purchase gift cards for the baskets. Due to personal reasons, the carnival committee has less volunteer help for the preparation to get business donations. This can be any family fun business or recreational idea that is added to the raffle baskets for each classroom grade. If we don't have business donations, this event will not be like it has been in previous years. You can send money (cash or checks payable to Jackson PTA) to the office with the attention of Kim Prevo, or email questions to kprevo@gmail.com. Thank you! Monday, May 29 - Memorial Day - No School Tuesday, May 30 - Kids Against Hunger Packing Day http://jackson.cr.k12.ia.us
Jackson Enrichment Day Signup Saturday April 22nd 9am-noon Join us for a fun morning of exploration and creativity! These classes are offered free of charge to Jackson students thanks to the PTA and volunteers. Sign up is through the link at the bottom and classes fill up quickly. Students may sign up for 1 OR 2 different classes. Grade Class Description Sessions (K-2) 1. Minecraft Art Create a Minecraft mask of your favorite character and more! (k-2) 2. Bold Strokes Explore thick paste fingerpaint with various painting tools to create textures & radial Mandala design on rock. (k-2) 3. Springin it up! Spring has sprung! Create bird feeders using various items. We will also make a miniature starter flower or vegetable garden of your choice. (K-2) 4. Healthy Bodies Fuel and how you make it move through YOGA. Wear comfortable clothes. (1-5) 5. Healthy Choices Learn about healthy foods and drinks, how to read ingredients when grocery shopping and make a healthy snack. (3-5) 6. Basketball Basics Wanna have fun while still developing some basketball fundamentals, this class is for you! Wear gym shoes and get ready to have fun! (3-5) 7. Gadgets & Gizmos Join engineers Jared & Ryan to explore tech driven toys and gadgets. (3-5) 8. Healthy Bodies Fuel and how you make it move through YOGA. Wear comfortable clothes. (3-5) 9. Minecraft Art Create a Minecraft mask of your favorite character and more. (3-5) 10. Mad (and Messy) Scientists Please wear stain-okay clothes to experience physics and chemistry in a fun - and safe - environment as we explore oobleck and slime and mentos geysers oh my! (3-5) 11. Bold Strokes Explore thick paste fingerpaint with various painting tools to create textures & radial Mandala design on rock. Session 1 (K-2 ONLY) Session 2 only Sessions 1 & 2 Session 1 (K-2 ONLY) Sessions 1 & 2 Sessions 1 & 2 Sessions 1 & 2 Session 2 (3-5 ONLY) Session 2 (3-5 ONLY) Sessions 1 & 2 Session 1 (3-5 ONLY) (4-5) 12. Tie-Dye Explore the art of bands and dye! Wear old clothes! Session 1 and 2 (5th only) 13. Intro to Circuits Join engineer Andy to learn all about electric circuits. Sessions 1 & 2
Enrichment Signup Instructions: Students can sign up for: one long session, two short sessions or one short session. Please note times, it s your responsibility to make sure there are no overlapping sessions. ASK THE STUDENT: Please look at grade requirements and ask your child what THEY are interested in. Because things fill up quickly registration needs to be accurate. There are a few classes that require specific items to bring or prerequisite learning. Please make note of those items. Sign up early. Some classes (especially the tech) are limited to 5 per session. If there is no option to sign up on the form that means it is full. If the wanted classes are already full I would encourage you to try something new! If you have to cancel please let me know ASAP at fenren03@gmail.com as there is always a waiting list. Please sign up through the link below. Note: Some gov t and financial institutions block external links, if you are having an issue try at home or on a personal device. Questions or Issues: email Emmaly at fenren03@gmail.com ENRICHMENT SIGNUP LINK https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1faipqlse_ysxwgf7eyitmbiwugbosfbiy0rdm3tkvvlb 565-U2SwQSQ/viewform
!! Collection contest All grades will be eligible to win April 3 rd to 7 th the classroom that collects the most cans and bottles wins. http://jackson.cr.k12.ia.us
Garden Club April Meeting Wednesday, April 5th 3:50-4:50PM Jackson Music/Art Room Join the Jackson Garden Club as students create tomato, broccoli & pepper plants from starter seeds to be transplanted into Jackson's garden this spring. Signup at the below link if your student plans to attend the April meeting: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1faipqlsexfwk_uakywj9ut6mmbp91ub6xiqr2a135b-4ampsir32a0g/viewform
order square 1 art now!!! Art order forms are coming home this week look for them in your child s folder Order now and memorialize your child s artwork! ORDER DEADLINE: APRIL 13TH Orders will be back in time for Mother s day and Father s day! Any questions contact Carrie Bryner at carriekbryner@aol.com or 389-0880. THIS YEAR THERE ARE THREE WAYS TO ORDER 1. ORDER ONLINE at www.square1art.com/shop Type the website above in your internet browser on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Create an account using the unique access code located in your order packet. Preview your child's art on products and purchase gifts. 2. PAPER ORDER FORM Should you not be able to order online please complete the paper order form enclosed in your order packet. 3. CALL THE COMPANY AT 888-332-3294 Square 1 Art is a wonderful fundraiser that celebrates your child s artwork along with helping our school. anyone who places an order will be placed in a drawing for a free keychain of their child s art!
A Minimum of One Fruit or Vegetable is required for a reimbursable meal Chicken Tenders w/ Hot Roll Sides: Fresh Fruit Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Green Beans April 2017 Elementary School Lunch Menu All meals include milk, fruit, vegetable, grain, meat/meat alternative Daily Milk offered includes 1%, skim, or skim chocolate April 3 April 4 April 5 April 6 April 7 Spaghetti & Meat Sauce Cheese Quesadilla Beef & Cheese Deli w/ Breadstick w/ Salsa w/ side BBQ Sauce Sides: Fruit Slushie Sides: Fruit Cocktail Sides: Apples Sweet Potato Fries Corn Side Salad Cucumber Slices Mixed Vegetables Baked Beans Mini Corn Dogs Sides: School Planned Fruits and Vegetables April 10 April 11 April 12 April 13 April 14 Beef Hot Dog on a Bun Sides: Pineapple Fresh Celery Peas Submarine Sandwich Sides: Pears Baby Carrots Mixed Vegetables Scrambled Eggs & French Toast Sticks Sides: 100% Fruit Juice Fresh Broccoli Tater tots Grilled Cheese Dunkers & Pizza Sauce Sides: Pineapple Side Salad Roasted Chickpeas No School April 17 April 18 April 19 April 20 April 21 Fruit Parfait w/ Granola Sides: Pears Tater Tots Cucumber Slices Italian Dunkers w/ Meat Sauce Sides: Mandarin Oranges Green Beans Baby Carrots Sloppy Joe on a Bun Sides: Applesauce Corn Baked Beans Macaroni & Cheese Sides: Fresh Fruit Side Salad Fresh Cauliflower Popcorn Chicken Salad w/ Breadstick Sides: School Planned Fruits and Vegetables April 24 April 25 April 26 April 27 April 28 Walking Taco w/ Salsa Sides: Mandarin Oranges Fresh Celery Corn Stuffed Cheese Sticks w/ Marinara Sides: Fruit Slushie Peas Sweet Potato Fries Chicken Nuggets w/ Parmesan Noodles Sides: Fresh Fruit Fresh Broccoli Mixed Vegetables Beef & Cheese Nachos w/ Tortilla Chips & Salsa Sides: Pineapple Refried Beans Side Salad Chicken Tender Wrap Sides: School Planned Fruits and Vegetables Monday Alternate Tuesday Alternate Wednesday Alternate Thursday Alternate Friday Alternate Hamburger/Cheeseburger Chicken Patty Beef Honey BBQ Rib Yogurt with Muffin Fish Wedge Sun Butter & Jelly + Cheese Stick Sun Butter & Jelly + Cheese Stick Sun Butter & Jelly + Cheese Stick Sun Butter & Jelly + Cheese Stick Sun Butter & Jelly + Cheese Stick Cheese Pizza Round Pepperoni Pizza Cheese Pizza Round Sausage Pizza Cheese Pizza Round P May Contain Pork This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Link to Nondiscrimination Statement on Dept. Website.
Iowa Assessments Dear Parents/Guardians, Iowa Assessments for 3 rd -5 th graders are coming up April 3-7 th. It is very important that your child is here and on time. Please try and reschedule Dr. appointments/planned absences during this week. Being on time, alert, prepared, and having a good breakfast are all important components of your child doing well. Thank you! Tricia Hansen, Counselor
Calling all runners.. Jackson Running Club is back Practice starts on Monday, April 10 and will lead up to a Jackson Fun Run with the date to be determined! We will meet every Monday starting at 7:50 AM at the Flag poles. If your child is interested register by going to https://goo.gl/forms/7wlpmj7kwd6f3pf82 by April 7 th. THIS IS MANDATORY IF YOU PLAN TO HAVE YOUR CHILD PARTICIPATE THIS SPRING! Any questions, please send an email to Ara and Amy @ aimoving2005@yahoo.com
Breakfast with a Buddy Jackson students - Treat that special adult(s) in your life to a FREE breakfast! Saturday, April 22nd 8:15 to 8:50am Note: This is prior to Enrichment classes. You do not have to participate in Enrichment classes to attend this breakfast. Jackson PTA will provide a light breakfast consisting of: Juice, Yogurt, Muffins, Fruit, and Granola Bars To help us determine the amount of food needed, an RSVP to julie.e.mcmahan@gmail.com would be greatly appreciated, but not required. We hope to see you there!
Jackson PTA Board position open for 2017-2018-Secretary Can start now or this Commitment is around summer 2 hours a month Responsibilities include Person should have Record minutes at monthly meetings including editing our basic computer skills in order to record and file minutes. monthly meeting minutes Prepare agenda for each meeting File all recordselectronically on google docs Attend summer board meeting to plan upcoming year If interested, please email Kim Prevo at kprevo@gmail.com and your name will be submitted as a nominee. Voting will take place at our April meeting.
Jackson & Westdale Bowl have partnered for summer bowling this year! Bowling pass is available and offers 2 games & shoe rental daily that s 214 games of bowling! (Retail value alone is $900). Passes begin May 15 th & run through Aug. 31 st. Every day of the week, 7 days a week, from open until close (8pm), anyone with a pass can bowl 2 games, including shoes! Kids Passes are $20 & Parent Passes are $25. Adults purchasing parent passes must also be purchasing student passes for the same family members and must accompany students bowling. The purpose of this program is to give families an inexpensive summer entertainment option. Program runs Mon thru Thurs 1-8pm, Fri 10am-8pm, Sat 3-8pm & Sun 5-8pm. * If Jackson orders more passes than any other school, we WIN an ALL SCHOOL BOWLING PARTY on the last day of school!!! ALSO, PTA will earn $5 for every student pass sold. _ Orders accepted until April 28 th & sent home before May 15 th. Student Name(S): Teacher Name(S): # of Student Cards: x $20 $ # of Adult Cards: x $25 $ Total Amount Enclosed:$ *Make check payable to Westdale Bowling Center* * A student pass(es) is required for adult pass purchase within the same family.