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Richard Woods, Georgia's State Superintendent, presented Ms. Boyd with the Literacy Leaders Award earlier this week. Click here to read more about the award.

Calling all Artists!!

Do you enjoy creating art?

If so, please consider applying to Art Club!

WHO

4th and 5th Grade Students

WHEN

Every Wednesday after school from 2:30 - 3:30

WHERE

EJES Art Room #258

HOW TO APPLY

Complete the Art Club application form and return it to Ms. Wylie by Friday, February 6th.

Click here for the application.

After reviewing all the applications, the acceptance letters will be sent home the following week.

ABOUT

• For Art Club, we will design and create the background set for the Spring Musical - Frozen!
• Students will be expected to brainstorm ideas, collaborate with peers, draw, paint, and create!
• There are only 20 spots available.

THINKS TO KNOW

Attendance

• Art Club will have a total of 6 meetings - starting on February 18th and ending on March 25th.
• Please do not commit to this club if you are unable to attend almost all the weekly sessions.
• ** Regular attendance is required. After 2 unexcused absences, a student may be removed from the Art Club roster. **

• Art Club is meant to be fun! However, it is an extension of the school day and therefore all school rules still apply.
• * *Students may be removed from the Art Club roster due to misbehavior. **

• Pick-ups need to be made in the carpool line, unless you prefer your child to be an unaccompanied or accompanied walker.

Email Ms. Wylie at Wyliem@fultonschools.org with any questions.

Ask a parent or guardian before applying!

Order your custom yard sign today for just $25! Free delivery directly to Esther Jackson Elementary School.

The order deadline is April 17th (delivery typically takes two weeks from the deadline).

[Click here to purchase]

Navigate to Elementary School/5th Grade

Watch your email for instructions in late April for sign handout.

For your children’s safety, please dress them in light-colored clothing for their morning walk to school, as dark colors make them difficult for drivers to see.

Be the Voice(Student Council Members) will be collecting cans of soup the week of February 2nd.

Donations can be dropped off in the Counseling Suite.

The cans collected will be donated to a local church for their little food pantry.

To be eligible for the 26-27 FCS Pre-K, students

▪ must be 4 years old at 11:59 PM on 9/1/26

AND

▪ must live in the FCS Schools’ attendance zone

The lottery opens on 1/12/26 and closes on 3/3/2026

Click here to join the lottery

For more information, contact: prekregistration@fultonschools.org

NOTE: The FCS Pre-Kindergarten program is funded through DECAL Bright from the Start. Lottery funding is never guaranteed, and classes are pending until state funding is awarded.

Looking for a unique way to celebrate Valentine’s Day?

Enjoy a Friday night date night while your student dives into the exciting world of STEM! The IAF STEM Camp offers hands-on experiences in IT, Engineering, and Health Science, giving students the chance to code, build prototypes, and explore cutting-edge health technologies. With a strong focus on creativity, problem-solving, and innovation, this camp is designed to spark curiosity and inspire future careers—all while you enjoy a well-deserved evening out!

DIVE INTO THE FOLLOWING TOPICS:

- HEALTH SCIENCE: INDUSTRY SIMULATIONS, SKILLS AND GAINING EMPATHY

- ENGINEERING: PROTOTYPING, DESIGN AND BUILDING

- IT: CODING, COMPUTER HARDWARE, AND GAME DESIGN

Where: FCS Innovation Academy 125 Milton Ave Alpharetta, GA 30009

Date: February 13th, 2026, 5:00pm - 9:00pm

Grades: 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade Students

Cost: $75 (provide own dinner) $85 (pizza, chips & drink provided)

Registration: STEM NIGHT REGISTRATION

Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged. Participants are responsible for transportation to and from IA. Before and after care will not be available. Cancellations made less than 10 days prior to the camp will receive a 50% refund. Participation in this camp does not guarantee future admission to IA.

Yearbooks are available to order online!

$22 for soft cover

and

$28 for hardcover

Click here for more information.

School ID:13763126

Register today for ALL Girls flag football!

AGES

7/8, 9/10, and 11-13

DATES

Sundays ONLY, February 15th – May 2nd

LOCATION

East Roswell Park

FREE for Esther Jackson students!

REGISTRATION: email striveforgirls@gmail.com

QUESTIONS?:

Email: striveforgirls@gmail.com

Website: www.striveforgirls.com

IG and Facebook: @strive_for_girls

🧱 Legacy Bricks at Esther Jackson

Support EJE and leave your mark with a personalized Legacy Brick, installed at the school’s main entrance! Each brick includes 3 lines of 18 characters and serves as a lasting tribute to the families, students, and staff who make our community special. Order before January 1 with code FIRST20 to save $10 and pay just $35. Order here: https://www.bricksrus.com/donorsite/ejpta%20

Interested in volunteering for an upcoming PTA event? Sign up here:

Spring Carnival – Apr 17: https://tinyurl.com/2026EJECarnival

Please ensure your children wear athletic shoes on physical education (P.E.) days.

Boots are not suitable and should be avoided.

Thank you!

EJ understands that some families may be navigating changes that impact access to food support. To assist; below are some resources that may be helpful for your family.

National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE)

Food Resource Guide (English)

Food Resource Guide (Spanish)

Food Pantry and Distribution List to support families in need

EJ Community Foundation Toiletry Pantry

FCS School Social Work Page

With holidays approaching, maintaining strong attendance is key to finishing the semester successfully. Every day before break is a valuable learning day.

Missing just 1 week in November can cause students to lose up to 20% of a grading period’s content.

The late bell rings at 7:40am. Students should be in their classroom ready to learn at that time.

Please email gudinon@fultonschools.org and copy your child’s teacher when your child is absent.

Did you know your child gets to play in the gym in the mornings?

So, get them there at 7:10 to get play time! See below for the schedule.

Student Success Skills (SSS) are Fulton County School's standards for the skills needed to demonstrate mastery of academic and interpersonal skills needed for college, career, and life success. These six skills are taught in all schools, by all teachers, to all students. Each skill has corresponding standards across grade levels.

Click here to learn more about SSS English, Spanish

As a parent, you can help your child with these skills on a weekly basis through the rethinkEd Home Connections. Each week the links will change with new ideas on how to help your child learn. Click on the links below to help your child learn how their brain works!

WEEK 22

Kindergarten SSS Home Connections English, Spanish

1st Grade SSS Home Connections English, Spanish

2nd Grade SSS Home Connections English, Spanish

3rd Grade SSS Home Connections English, Spanish

4th Grade SSS Home Connections English, Spanish

5th Grade SSS Home Connections English, Spanish

Title I is a federally funded program designed to ensure that all children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and reach, at a minimum, proficiency on challenging state academic standards and state academic assessments. The Title I program focuses on the academic needs of the most disadvantaged students.

Note: If you need to translate these articles you can use Chrome, a right mouse click on ‘Translate to English’, a pop up window will open, select the 3 dots, and select the other language.

An assessment is a systematic process for measuring an individual’s abilities based on empirical data. When you assess a person, you simply match their skills, behaviors against certain parameters, to give you a fair sense of their strengths and weaknesses.

Assessments can be standardized or fluid, depending on the context. For example, formative assessments happen throughout the learning process and provide real-time feedback. On the other hand, summative assessments compare what a person knows to the expected level of knowledge required for a specific context.

Assessment vs Evaluations

On Thursday January 29, 2026, at 5:30 PM, EJ held a Parent University

This Parent University covered GA Milestone Assessment. If you were not able to attend, you can still review the presentation.

EJ Parent University - Assessment FY25-26

EJ Parent University - Assessment FY25-26 (Spanish)

Kids live at school. They spend about 900 to 1,000 hours per year in school, according to the Center for Public Education. While that sounds like a lot, kids in India and China go to school about 25-30% longer, so parents and caregivers need to make sure their kids are getting the best education possible during those hours. Let's look at the best ways to help make sure that happens for your kids.

Top 10 Things Parents Can Do to Help Kids

​THE NATIONAL PTA WEBSITE - The Parents’ Guides to Student Success were developed by teachers, parents, and education experts in response to the Common Core State Standards that more than 45 states have adopted. Guides for grades K-8 Schools are available in both English and Spanish. These grade level guides will let you know what your student is expected to know.

National PTA Grade Guide

The Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program is a USDA federally funded grant providing all enrolled students in participating elementary schools with a variety of free fresh fruit and vegetables during the school day – separate from the lunch or breakfast meal. The goal of this program is to expand the variety of fruits and vegetables children experience in a healthy school environment, increase consumption of fruits and vegetables and to make a positive impact on the students' future health.​

This week the kids tried:

Tuesday, January 27 - Lady Alice Apple

Wednesday, January 28 - Minneola

Friday, January 30 - Kale

(click on link to learn more about the fruit/vegetable)

EJ has had a great start to the school year and would appreciate your support to create the best learning environment for our children. EJ PTA is seeking sponsorships from local businesses to enhance our educational programs and experiences for the whole family.

These sponsorships benefit our school in various ways:

1. Enrichment Programs:

Funding extracurricular activities and workshops for creativity and growth.

2. Classroom Resources:

Providing teachers with tools for engaging lessons.

3. School Events:

Celebrations during school hours including Teacher Appreciation Week and 5th grade graduation.

4. Family Events:

Fun filled events held at the school including Bingo Night, Movie Night, Spring Carnival, Donuts with Grownups, and Loved Ones Luncheon.

We would be grateful for any connections with businesses interested in supporting our school. Parents, if you have a business- any contribution, financial or in-kind, is greatly appreciated. Ideas for additional fundraising is also always welcome.

Please click here for more information or contact Helen Loiacono for EJES PTA business sponsorships at HelenLoiacono@icloud.com

Thank you for your dedication to our school! It truly takes a village.

Help earn money for Esther Jackson!

1. Download BoxTops app from Apple App Store or Google Play.

2. Find and sign up under Esther S Jackson Elementary School.

3. Use the app to scan your receipt with 14 days of purchase to see if you have made any eligible purchases.

4. Pat yourself on the back for helping out your wonderful school!

Money Raised to Date: $111.80

Goal: $500

PTA BINGO Night - NEW NIGHT TO BE ANNOUNCED

JANUARY

29 - Title I Parent University- Assessment Workshop, 5:30 PM

FEBRUARY

10 - FCS Board Work Session, North Learning Center, 12:30 PM - 7:30 PM

16 - Teacher Remote Workday - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

17 - Professional Development - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

19 - FCS Board Meeting, South Learning Center, 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Website: https://www.fultonschools.org/estherjacksones
Location: 1400 Martin Road, Roswell, GA, USA
Phone: 470-254-5290
Twitter: @ejjaguars