Patriot Family Gazette 1/24/25

Patriot Families,

Mid-Year data is in and we are rocking along at Jack! We just finished up our iReady, middle of the year assessments and your Patriots are setting goals for the remainder of the year. Take some time to talk to your student this weekend, look at how much they have grown so far, and set some goals to tackle for the remainder of the year.

We are pleased to announce our Jack Elementary Teacher of the Year for 2024-25 is Mrs. Kelly Bogenshutz! She is a staple in our fourth grade and has such a heart for kids. We are so proud to call her a Patriot and know she will represent Jack at the district level!

Next week is our annual Math, Makers and more! We hope you can make it out on Thursday from 5:30-7:00. Our Pre-k, Kinder, and 1st graders will all be performing as well.

We still have some goals we are trying to meet, so if you have not joined our wonderful PTA, you can do so by clicking on this link: jackpta.com. We need less than 10 new members to hit our January membership goal!

Thank you for partnering with us and we are blessed 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.

January Dates:

30- Math, Makers and More Night and PTA Meeting: 5:30-7:00

Parents and Friends:

Our number one priority is the safety of the 700 plus students who attend Jack Elementary. During pickup and drop off times the safety of ALL our students should be in the forefront of our minds. As a reminder, the Texas Transportation Code Sec. 545.425 and 545.4251 Prohibits the use of a Wireless Communication Device in a School Zone unless the vehicle is stopped or the wireless communication device is used with a “hands-free Device”. This means the cell phone can not be in your hands while your vehicle is moving. This also includes “texting while driving”. School Zones include Blue Mountain Blvd beyond the yellow flashing school zone sign as well as the streets which border the school including Manassas Ln., Rocky Mountain Lane, Rockpoint Ln., Balsam Gap, and of course the school zone on Cumberland Road. We also ask that you reduce your speed and be increasingly aware while moving through the pickup and drop off lines in the front drive, the bus loop, as well as the surrounding streets. We have observed some parents operating at unsafe speeds in these areas.

In addition, the City of Tyler has prohibited left turns onto Manassas Ln. from the front drive during school days between the hours of 7:00 am-8:30 am and 2:30 pm-4:00 pm as per the signs posted and when the left turn only lane is blocked off. It only takes a few extra moments to circle the block. These signs and restrictions were put into place for the safety of YOUR children.

Thank you for your partnership in our continued efforts to receive each child safely at the beginning of the day and return them to you safely at the end of each day.

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. Go to the website here to join now! jackpta.com

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