Patriot Family Gazette 4/12/24

Patriot Families,

What a great way to begin the week with the once and a lifetime opportunity to experience the Total Solar Eclipse with our Patriots! The planning and preparation made it all worth it and the sky parted just enough to give us some glimpses of the phenomena. We also were able to bring back Spring Creek Spirit night and celebrate our Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Davis. We have a big few weeks coming up on campus as we venture into our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade STAAR testing (see schedule below). We look forward to celebrating our success with all grade levels over the last few weeks of school as we have seen tremendous growth this year for our campus. Thanks for a great week and have a great weekend!

Honored to serve,

Brett Shelby

- Please drop off by 7:50. Our tardy bell rings at that time and we want our Patriots ready to learn with us.

- We cannot release kids after 2:45 due to dismissal procedures. If you have appointments, please make arrangements to pick up by this time.

- If you are dropping off before 7:15, please use the back loop. This area is staffed and students are directed to the cafe or gym. After 7:15, our front loop will be open.

April (15th-19th: Volunteer Appreciation Week)

15- STAAR Spirit Wear: May the Scores Be With You- Wear Star Wars attire or Bright Colors

16- STAAR 3rd-5th Grade Reading: Closed Campus

16- Pre-K Field Trip to Ecoland

16- 1st Grade Field Trip Discovery Science

17- Team Up against STAAR: Wear Spirit Gear- Closed Campus

17- STAAR Makeup Window Open: Closed Campus

18- 5th Grade Science STAAR: Closed Campus

19- STAAR Makeup Window Open: Closed Campus

22-Librarian Appreciation Week

23rd-26th STAAR Testing: Closed Campus

25- PTA Board Meeting 2pm

As we embark on another season of STAAR testing for our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders we wanted to send some reminders:

- Campus will be closed on testing days and makeup days as well.

- Students they may bring a small pillow (no blankets, bring a jacket).

- Snacks & small water bottle will be provided, can bring their water bottle (no juice or soda).

- Bring book if not already at school, no backpacks needed.

- Get a good night's rest and do your best work!

How can you purchase baseball merchandise specific for Tyler Legacy? The link below is a store the baseball team has set up selling spirit gear and items are available in youth sizes. The online store includes specifics for delivery to each school and a baseball booster club member will deliver the items to each elementary/middle school once the orders come in should your students order. We are currently exploring options to have a Future Red Raiders program with baseball. Thanks so much!

https://stores.inksoft.com/tl_baseball_dugout_club_gear/shop/home

If you would like your child to be a Jack PTA member and joining has been a challenge, please let us help! We would love for ALL students to be members. A voice for every child is one of our biggest goals!!

Follow this link to fill out the membership application for your child: https://forms.gle/gxEWYp15tS8NBLVK8

HUGE thanks to those that have donated to make this possible for our families! If you would like to sponsor a student, please go to jackpta.com and select the Sponsor a Student option.

We are pleased to announce that we are already hitting goals with our PTA enrollment! What a great way to start the year. Remember, it's not an obligation of time, it's a donation that can help our programming on our campus. Please use the link below to join as soon as possible:

https://jackpta-23-24.cheddarup.com/

ATTENTION!! WE WANT YOUR PHOTOS!

Send us your photos from the Popsicle with the Principal, Meet the Teacher & First Day photos. SEND HERE yearbook@jackpta.com

For all photo submissions this year please include the name of the student, grade & event so it is easy for our Yearbook Committee to know where the photo belongs.

Email: Brett.Shelby@tylerisd.org
Website: www.tylerisd.org/jack
Location: Jack Elementary School, Balsam Gap, Tyler, TX, USA
Phone: 903-262-3260
Twitter: @BSShelby