Jag Parent Updated News

Opportunities for families and the community to collaborate in developing the leaders of tomorrow. Our upcoming focus is on cafeteria routines and procedures. We aim to create an environment where students have the opportunity to socialize and build relationships with their peers, while also ensuring their nutritional needs are met to support successful learning. We invite you to assist us in reviewing campus expectations and understanding what a positive lunchtime experience looks and sounds like for everyone.

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🌟 Great things are happening at Jackson Elementary! 🌟

Our PTA Membership Drive is still underway, and it’s not too late to make a difference for our students and staff. Please join us today! 🤝✨

Here is what’s coming up:

🚗 Dudes at the Door – Thursday, October 1: Dads, granddads, uncles, and male role models—join us in the carpool lane from 7:00–7:40 AM to give our Jaguars 🐆 a warm welcome and an extra high-five! ✋ Please sign up in Voly.

🐔 Spirit Night at Raising Cane’s – Wednesday, September 30: Skip cooking and join your Jackson friends for dinner from 4:00–9:00 PM at either the Coit & Campbell or 15th & Alma locations. Mention Jackson Elementary when you order, and a portion of your sales will support our school! 🎟️

👕 AVID Shirts On Sale: Pre-order your AVID shirt today so your student is ready for AVID Wednesdays! Let’s support this great program at Jackson! 🎓

🎭 Drama Kids After-School Program: Spaces are still available for Tuesdays from 3:00–4:00 PM. Students enrolled in PASAR can attend Drama Kids and head to PASAR immediately afterward. Sign up online today! 🎨

🦖 Special Event: Dinosaur George – Thursday, October 8: Thanks to PTA funding, Dinosaur George is bringing his fossil exhibit to Jackson! 🦴 Students will visit during Specials, and parents are invited to a special evening showing in the gym from 5:30–6:30 PM. 🏫

We are here to support Jackson and uphold the mission of the Texas PTA: Every child, one voice. 📢 None of this happens without your support. So far this year, the PTA has hosted three staff appreciation events and begun funding student field trips! 🚌 If you have questions, comments, or ideas, please reach out at president@jacksonpta.com. 📧

Purchase a shirt and join the PTA at https://www.jacksonpta.com/store

**Annual submission is required**

2026–2027 Federal Meal Program Applications are now open! Apply now for free and reduced meal price benefits

https://www.schoolcafe.com/pisd

**All volunteer opportunities will be based on voly approval.**

We greatly appreciate your willingness to invest your time and efforts into supporting Jackson students, families and staff.

Please visit plano.voly.org to create a volunteer account and begin this process. These items will need to be completed by volunteers each school year.