Jaguar Spots

Thank you, Sara Gillespie (District 1 Board Member) for coming to EJ last week to sponsor this year's first Community Meeting of the 2025-26 school year.

We’re gearing up for another fantastic year at Esther Jackson Elementary—and we want you to be part of the fun! Our PTA events are some of the most joyful and memorable moments of the school year. From movie nights to donuts and bingo, these gatherings bring our school community closer, and they only happen with the help of our wonderful volunteers! 💙💛

2025–2026 PTA Event Calendar:
🎬 Oct 3 – Movie Night (Blankets, camp chairs, popcorn, and fun under the stars at EJE!) | https://tinyurl.com/2025EJEMovieNight
🍩 Oct 24 – Donuts with Grownups (A sweet way to start the day with your Jaguar!) | https://tinyurl.com/2025EJEDonuts
🥓 Jan 5 – Staff Welcome Back Breakfast (Let's show some love to our amazing teachers!) | https://tinyurl.com/2026EJEBreakfast
🎉 Jan 23 – Bingo Night (Games, prizes, and lots of laughs!) | https://tinyurl.com/2026EJEBingo
🎪 Apr 17 – Spring Carnival (Inflatables, games, food, and community joy!) | https://tinyurl.com/2026EJECarnival
🍎 Week of May 4 – Teacher Appreciation Week (Daily acts of gratitude for all they do!) | https://tinyurl.com/2026EJETeacherAppreciation

👋 We need YOU to help make these events shine! There are roles big and small—help with planning, picking up food, setting up chairs, watching hallways, or just lending a hand on event day. It’s a great way to meet other families and make the school year even more special. No experience needed—just a willingness to help and have fun!

📲 Click on a link to sign up! 🐾

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.

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All GIRLS basketball! FREE for EJ Students!

Sundays, August 17 – Oct 19

1:00 – 2:30

East Roswell Park Gyms

Email striveforgirls@gmail.com for registration!

www.striveforgirls.com

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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.

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PARENTS ARE A VALUABLE RESOURCE IN THE EDUCATION OF THEIR STUDENTS

As a parent, you are your child's first and most important teacher. When parents and families are involved in their children's schools, the children do better and have better feelings about going to school. In fact, many studies show that what the family does is more important to a child's school success than how much money the family makes or how much education the parents have. There are many ways that parents can support their children's learning at home and throughout the school year. Here are some ideas to get you started!

Twenty Ways You Can Help Your Child

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 take a look at the best ways to help make sure that happens for your kids.

Top 10 Things Parents Can Do to Help Kids

Back-to-School Resources for Families and Educators

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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

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.