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Time flies! It’s hard to believe the 2025-26 school year is already winding down. To celebrate, we’ve put together a fun EJ’s ABC Countdown—check out the file below to see all the daily themes!

Thursday, April 23, 2026

3:30-4:30 PM

WHO

Upcoming Kindergarten Students and Parents

WHAT

This is an informational meeting for you and your future Kindergarten student to learn about the transition into Kindergarten.

WHERE

Esther Jackson Elementary School

1400 Martin Road

Roswell, GA 30076

WHY

We will be sharing resources to use at home with your student, answer questions, and show your students how their day will be next year.

If you have any questions, please contact

Lindsey Walker, Curriculum Support Teacher. 470-254-5290

Calling all rising 2nd-8th graders

Train Like a Knight!

Build skills and confidence with Coach Kirkland's coaching staff and the Centennial Knight baseball players! Questions: email Kim Kapella at kim.kapella@yahoo.com

July 6th - 8th

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

$175 ($200 after June 20th)

T-SHIRTS INCLUDED!

Click here to register

New York Life presents the Golden Futures Awards which honor kids who inspire their families and communities. Share a moment that captures their spark for a chance to win a $1,000 award and national recognition. Click here for more information

🧱 Legacy Bricks at Esther Jackson

Support EJE and leave your mark with a personalized Legacy Brick, installed at the school’s main entrance! Each brick includes 3 lines of 18 characters and serves as a lasting tribute to the families, students, and staff who make our community special. Order before January 1 with code FIRST20 to save $10 and pay just $35. Order here: https://www.bricksrus.com/donorsite/ejpta%20

Interested in volunteering for an upcoming PTA event? Sign up here:

Spring Carnival – Apr 17: https://tinyurl.com/2026EJECarnival

Please ensure your children wear athletic shoes on physical education (P.E.) days.

Boots are not suitable and should be avoided.

Thank you!

EJ understands that some families may be navigating changes that impact access to food support. To assist; below are some resources that may be helpful for your family.

North Fulton & Bridge to Grace - Food Assistance

National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE)

Food Resource Guide (English)

Food Resource Guide (Spanish)

Food Pantry and Distribution List to support families in need

EJ Community Foundation Toiletry Pantry

FCS School Social Work Page

Summer programs are available at The Summit Counseling Center

Click here for more information.

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.

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.

Click here to learn more about SSS English, Spanish

As a parent, you can help your child with these skills on a weekly basis through the rethinkEd Home Connections. Each week the links will change with new ideas on how to help your child learn. Click on the links below to help your child learn how their brain works!

WEEK 31

Kindergarten SSS Home Connections English, Spanish

1st Grade SSS Home Connections English, Spanish

2nd Grade SSS Home Connections English, Spanish

3rd Grade SSS Home Connections English, Spanish

4th Grade SSS Home Connections English, Spanish

5th Grade SSS Home Connections English, Spanish

Title I is a federally funded program designed to ensure that all children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and reach, at a minimum, proficiency on challenging state academic standards and state academic assessments. The Title I program focuses on the academic needs of the most disadvantaged students.

Parents have rights and EJ is committed to them.

Annual Parent Rights to Know

Annual Parent Rights to Know - Spanish

To translate this article, you must use Chrome. While on the article main page, right click the mouse button, and scroll down to translate to Spanish.

15 Fun Summer School Activities for Elementary and Middle School Students - Learning doesn't have to stop just because it's summer break! We've compiled fun summer learning activities for elementary and middle school students that can be done in and out of school. The activities span writing, reading, math, and more subjects.

15 Fun Summer School Activities for Students

Summer Learning Activities for Elementary Students - Summer is the perfect time for students to relax and take a break from all their school routines. However, it doesn't mean learning should come to a complete stop! In fact, it's a great opportunity to get excited about fun summer learning activities for elementary students that lets students do activities that are outside the box. In this article, I am going to share with you fun activities that are perfect for sparking curiosity and developing important skills. Not only are these summer learning activities for elementary students’ fun, but they will also increase their knowledge and keep their brains active during summer break.

Summer Learning Activities for Elementary Students

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

The Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program is a USDA federally funded grant providing all enrolled students in participating elementary schools with a variety of free fresh fruit and vegetables during the school day – separate from the lunch or breakfast meal. The goal of this program is to expand the variety of fruits and vegetables children experience in a healthy school environment, increase consumption of fruits and vegetables and to make a positive impact on the students' future health.​

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.

Help earn money for Esther Jackson!

1. Download BoxTops app from Apple App Store or Google Play.

2. Find and sign up under Esther S Jackson Elementary School.

3. Use the app to scan your receipt with 14 days of purchase to see if you have made any eligible purchases.

4. Pat yourself on the back for helping out your wonderful school!

Money Raised to Date: $131.10

Goal: $500

APRIL

19 - FOR Day, Vickery Mill Elementary School, 10:00 AM

23 - Kindergarten Round-Up, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

23 - FCS Board Meeting, South Learning Center, 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

29 - Milestones ELA (Section 1)

30 - Milestones ELA (Section 2)

30 - Spring Chorus Concert, 5:30 PM

MAY

1 - Milestones ELA (Section 3)

1 - National Principal's Day

4-8 - Teacher Appreciation Week

5 - Milestones Math (Section 1)

5 - FCS Board Work Session, North Learning Center, 12:30 PM - 7:30 PM

6 - Milestones Math (Section 2)

7 - Milestones Science (5th Grade)

9 - Southern Star Musical Festival, Six Flags, 10:30 AM

12 - Rising 6th Grade Field Trip to HBMS

12 - Senior Walk, 1:30 PM

12 - FCS Board Meeting, South Learning Center, 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

14 - Field Day -- PK - 2nd

15 - Field Day -- 3rd - 5th

17 - FOR Day, Vickery Mill Elementary School, 10:00 AM

21 - 5th Grade Promotion Day, 8:30 AM

21 - Last Day of School

25 - Memorial Day (Schools Closed)

Website: https://www.fultonschools.org/estherjacksones
Location: 1400 Martin Road, Roswell, GA, USA
Phone: 470-254-5290
Twitter: @ejjaguars