Jag Parent Updated News
8.21.26
Beginning of Year MAP Testing
Official parent notification
PACE Testing
Texas Foodbank
Jackson Site Based Improvement Committee (We Want You)
Deadline to submit interest-- August 14
We will understand the role of a SBIC member.
We will identify the goals, performance objectives, and major classroom instructional programs.
We will identify the campus needs based on the variety of data taken throughout the school year.
We will list the variety of assessments used throughout the year to determine student growth.
SBIC Meeting dates:
- September 2 *open to the public * Jackson Library
- February 17 *Jackson Library
- May 5 * Virtual
AVID @ Jackson
Jackson School Supply List
Jackson Title I Campus
Jackson Family Handbook
Resource tool for comprehensive information about Jackson. A centralized platform that provides updates and guidance on our systems and processes, ensuring consistency, safety, and uniformity in alignment with PISD standards.
**Annual submission is required**
2026–2027 Federal Meal Program Applications are now open! Apply now for free and reduced meal price benefits
Annual Registration Required
**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.
Words From Our PTA President
Welcome back, Jaguar family! Your 2026–2027 PTA Board is so excited to kick off another incredible year with all of you!
While most of us were soaking up those precious final days of summer break, your Jackson PTA was already hard at work behind the scenes. Here is a quick look at what we’ve been up to during just the first week of school:
🌮 Fueling Our Heroes: We sponsored a Welcome Back Teacher and Staff Breakfast complete with breakfast tacos, coffee, and fresh fruit.
🥨 Snack Attack: The PTA set up a sweet & salty snack table to power our amazing teachers and staff through training meetings and classroom prep.
👕 School Prep: We provided and sold school supply packs and fresh new spirit wear to get our Jags ready to roll!
🗓️ Mark Your Calendars!
We have big hopes for an amazing year at Jackson, and we’d love to see you at our events (and maybe even at a PTA meeting!). Here’s what’s coming up fast:
🍦 Spirit Night at Yumilicious
When: Friday, August 21st | 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Where: Yumilicious | 565 Coit Rd. Suite 200 | Plano, TX 75075
Details: Grab your family and friends for a sweet treat! A portion of the proceeds goes directly back to Jackson PTA.
🚗 Dudes at the Door
When: Tuesday, September 1st | 7:00 AM – 7:40 AM (Morning Carpool)
Details: Calling all Jackson Dudes (dads, granddads, uncles, "funcles," and father figures)! Help us kick off the first school day of the month with high fives and warm smiles.
> Note: All Dudes must be VOLY-approved. Head over to plano.voly.org to get signed up!
🔮 What’s Next?
And that’s just the beginning! Over the next nine weeks, we’re also:
Working with the City of Plano regarding the re-opening of Longhorn Park.
Planning a super fun, STEM-themed Fall Festival.
Gearing up for our big Fall Fundraiser.
💙 Get Involved & Stay Connected
Have an idea you’d love to initiate? Want to lend a helping hand? We want to hear from you! Reach out directly at president@jacksonpta.com. Let’s work together to make Jackson a thriving place for our students, teachers, staff, parents, and community.
🛒 Ready to join or grab some gear? Head over to our online shop at jacksonpta.com/store to purchase your PTA membership and spirit wear!
I can’t wait for a fantastic year ahead—together!
Maggie Nudelman
2026–2027 PTA President
