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It's hard to believe that the 100th day of school is on

Friday, January 23rd!

To celebrate, we would love to have our students dress up like they are 100 years old! If your child would like to participate, it’s easy! This is an optional activity that gives students a chance to be creative and have fun.

Here are some ideas that may help your child dress the part:

Girls – printed skirt, pearls, eyeglasses, sweater, stockings, scarf, hair curlers, shawl

Boys – button down shirt, suspenders, bowtie, eyeglasses

As it is important that students still follow the school dress code, please make sure they are wearing appropriate shoes.

Pre-Order & Save!

Pre-order to guarantee pizza and bingo cards and get a discounted rate. Pick up your items at the Pre-Order Table when you arrive. Limited quantities will be available for purchase at the event.

Pizza (cheese or pepperoni): $16

Bingo Cards: 1 card – $5 |2 cards – $8 | 3 cards – $15

Family Pack: 1 large pizza, 4 drinks, and 4 bingo cards for $30!

To pre-order, Venmo Karen-Lynn Haskins at @Karen-Lynn-Haskins or CashApp $KarenLynnHaskins. Please include your name and details of your order in the Venmo notes.

Bingo Night is always filled with laughter, prizes, and school spirit, and it truly takes a village to bring it all together. The PTA is currently looking for volunteers to help with a variety of roles, including event chair, setup, check-in, bingo calling, prize tables, concessions, and cleanup. Whether you can help for the entire event or just a short shift, every bit of support makes a meaningful difference.

Volunteering is a wonderful way to connect with other families, support our school, and be part of the behind-the-scenes magic that makes events like this so special for our kids.

If you’re able to lend a hand, please sign up using the volunteer link below. We are so grateful for our PTA community and appreciate your time, energy, and generosity.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4DACAB2EA1FDC70-57503424-ejes

To be eligible for the 26-27 FCS Pre-K, students

▪ must be 4 years old at 11:59 PM on 9/1/26

AND

▪ must live in the FCS Schools’ attendance zone

The lottery opens on 1/12/26 and closes on 3/3/2026

Click here to join the lottery

For more information, contact: prekregistration@fultonschools.org

NOTE: The FCS Pre-Kindergarten program is funded through DECAL Bright from the Start. Lottery funding is never guaranteed, and classes are pending until state funding is awarded.

Looking for a unique way to celebrate Valentine’s Day?

Enjoy a Friday night date night while your student dives into the exciting world of STEM! The IAF STEM Camp offers hands-on experiences in IT, Engineering, and Health Science, giving students the chance to code, build prototypes, and explore cutting-edge health technologies. With a strong focus on creativity, problem-solving, and innovation, this camp is designed to spark curiosity and inspire future careers—all while you enjoy a well-deserved evening out!

DIVE INTO THE FOLLOWING TOPICS:

- HEALTH SCIENCE: INDUSTRY SIMULATIONS, SKILLS AND GAINING EMPATHY

- ENGINEERING: PROTOTYPING, DESIGN AND BUILDING

- IT: CODING, COMPUTER HARDWARE, AND GAME DESIGN

Where: FCS Innovation Academy 125 Milton Ave Alpharetta, GA 30009

Date: February 13th, 2026, 5:00pm - 9:00pm

Grades: 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade Students

Cost: $75 (provide own dinner) $85 (pizza, chips & drink provided)

Registration: STEM NIGHT REGISTRATION

Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged. Participants are responsible for transportation to and from IA. Before and after care will not be available. Cancellations made less than 10 days prior to the camp will receive a 50% refund. Participation in this camp does not guarantee future admission to IA.

As we continue through the school year, we want to provide a quick update on a common childhood occurrence: head lice. While lice are a nuisance, it is important to remember that they do not spread disease and are not a sign of poor hygiene. They are most common in children ages 3–11 and spread primarily through direct head-to-head contact.

Please click here to see a Fulton County's Parent Checklist for Head Lice.

And remember:

Parent involvement is the best prevention of head lice.

SCREEN-DETECT-REMOVE-REPORT

Yearbooks are available to order online!

$22 for soft cover

and

$28 for hardcover

Click here for more information.

School ID:13763126

Register today for ALL Girls flag football!

AGES

7/8, 9/10, and 11-13

DATES

Sundays ONLY, February 15th – May 2nd

LOCATION

East Roswell Park

FREE for Esther Jackson students!

REGISTRATION: email striveforgirls@gmail.com

QUESTIONS?:

Email: striveforgirls@gmail.com

Website: www.striveforgirls.com

IG and Facebook: @strive_for_girls

📣 Upcoming EJE PTA Events and Programs! 🐾
PTA events are a chance to build community! We hope you'll join us in creating joyful, welcoming moments that bring Jaguar families together and enhance learning for all students!

🎲 Bingo Night

📆 January 23 | 🕕 Doors open at 5:30 PM, games at 6:30 PM | 📍 Esther Jackson Cafeteria

Join us for one of EJE’s favorite family traditions! Enjoy an evening of bingo, prizes, pizza, and fun with fellow Jaguar families. Pre-order your bingo cards and pizza to skip the lines and save money! 🍕 Pre‑order by Venmo‑ing @Karen-Lynn-Haskins by 7 PM on Jan 20 (include name + order): Pepperoni or cheese pizza $16 | Bingo cards $5 (1), $8 (2), $15 (3) | Family Pack $30 (pizza, 4 drinks, 4 bingo cards)

🧱 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:

Bingo Night – Jan 23: https://tinyurl.com/2026EJEBingo

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

📱 Stay Connected
Stay up-to-date on upcoming events by following the PTA on Facebook!
👉 facebook.com/EstherJacksonElementaryPTA

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.

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

With holidays approaching, maintaining strong attendance is key to finishing the semester successfully. Every day before break is a valuable learning day.

Missing just 1 week in November can cause students to lose up to 20% of a grading period’s content.

The late bell rings at 7:40am. Students should be in their classroom ready to learn at that time.

Please email gudinon@fultonschools.org and copy your child’s teacher when your child is absent.

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 21

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.

Back-to-School Resources for Families and Educators.

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Back to School Resources

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. (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.)

Top 10 Things Parents Can Do to Help Kids

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.

This week the kids tried:

Monday, January 12 - Bosc Pear

Wednesday, January 14 - Raspberry Orange

(click on link to learn more about the fruit/vegetable)

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.