The Cardinal Connection

At J.O. Wilson Elementary School, we are SOARing to success every day in every way by creating an environment in which joy, pride, positive interactions, and growth mindsets lead students to comfort in taking risks, self-advocating, and facing adversity.

November 21st: LSAT Meeting 4PM

November 21st: W6PSPO November Meeting via zoom 7PM

November 22nd-24th: Thanksgiving Holiday...No School for Students and Staff

November 28th: School Nurse Community Meeting 6PM-7:30PM

November 28th: School Facilities Sponsorship and Naming Amendment Act of 2023 @11 am.

December 2nd: EdFest

December 4th: School Report Card – OSSE and SBOE Engagement Sessions 6PM-7PM

December 6th: Stuart Hobson Middle School Virtual Open House 6PM-7:30PM

December 4th-7th: Scholastic Book Fair at JOW

December 7th: Literacy Night

For those who weren’t able to attend, you can review the agenda and meeting slides online. Detailed minutes will be shared ahead of the vote to approve them at the Dec. 12 (virtual) meeting. Please email info@jowilsonpta.org for additional information.

It's the most wonderful time of the year, and we couldn't be more excited! November marks the start of our annual Cardinal Giving Drive activities. Our 2023 Cardinal Giving Drive goal is $10,000. All donations directly support J.O. Wilson students, staff, and families. It’s more than just financial contributions, we also invite you and your network to give your time and talents to J.O. Wilson.

Stay tuned throughout this season of giving for updates on how you and your network can contribute your time, talents and treasures to support J.O. Wilson!

Cardinal Families,

Please join us for our LSAT meeting taking place on Tuesday, November 21st from 4PM to 5PM. You can connect to join using the Zoom link: https://tinyurl.com/JOWLSATNov21

Please see below for the items The Local School Advisory Team (LSAT), will discuss

• Role of the LSAT
• Election of LSAT Chair and Secretary
• The development of the School Improvement Team (SIT) to represent the community’s interests in modernization.
• Enrollment Projections for SY 24/25
• Beginning of the Year (BOY) School Data
• Community Representative

PTA Facilities Committee Meeting (Virtual) – Thursday, Nov. 30, at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. Join us to talk about modernization, street safety around school and other facilities projects.

Zoom link: https://tinyurl.com/JOFACILITIES

The J.O. Wilson PTA is pleased to offer the Cardinal Grant Program, which makes additional funding available for academic and extracurricular enrichment and community-building. For 2023-2024, the following types of Cardinal Grants are available:

• Classroom (up to $100 per grant)

• Grade Level (up to $500 per grant)

• Enrichment & Community (up to $500 per grant)

Link your VIC card to J.O. Wilson through Harris Teeter's Together in Education program. Give your cashier the code 1267 and your VIC card when you check out. As a reminder, you must re-link your rewards card every school year.

When: Dec. 4-7

Where: Parent Center (Families invited 3:45 to 6 p.m.)

*Special Event: Literacy Night Dec. 7, from 5 to 6:30 p.m.*

Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and online shopping: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/jowilsonelementaryschool1 . On line purchases can be made starting Dec. 4th and until De. 17th. Scan the QR code in the text box for more information.

Volunteers are needed to assist students and families, organize books, and help with checkout and cashier duties. If you are interested in helping with the Book Fair, please see the sign-up at https://tinyurl.com/JOWBookFair23. Thank you!

Check out the Stuart-Hobson Middle School Drama Players as they star in the award-winning winter performance, The Addams Family! Experience the ghoulish characters who bring us a story of friendship through adversity.

Showtimes are:
Friday, Dec. 8, at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 9, at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 10, at 3 p.m.

The Saturday 1 p.m. show is Feeder Day! Meet other families from Stuart-Hobson's feeder schools and hear from Principal Fraser at a reception afterward. Purchase tickets here: tinyurl.com/sh-drama-players.