Welcome Back Principal Newsletter

Dear Jackson Avenue Elementary Families,

Welcome to the 2026-2027 school year!

It is with great excitement and gratitude that I welcome you to Jackson Avenue Elementary School as your new principal. I am honored to join this outstanding school community and look forward to partnering with our students, families, and staff as we begin an exciting new school year together. Whether you are a returning Stingray family or joining us for the first time, welcome!

Jackson Avenue has a strong tradition of academic excellence, meaningful relationships, and a commitment to helping every child grow and succeed. I am excited to build upon those strengths while creating a school environment where every student feels safe, valued, challenged, and inspired to do their very best.

Our educators and support staff are preparing for the new academic year and designing engaging, meaningful learning experiences for our students. Together, we are committed to helping every child grow academically, socially, and emotionally while fostering a love of learning that lasts a lifetime.

I believe that strong partnerships between school and home are essential to student success. I encourage you to stay connected through our school newsletter, website, and the many events and activities we will host throughout the year. Your involvement and support make a tremendous difference, and I look forward to getting to know each of you.

Thank you for welcoming me into the Jackson Avenue family. I am excited for the year ahead and all that we will accomplish together. Here's to a wonderful 2026–2027 school year!

Ms. Anna Ellerson

Principal, Jackson Avenue Elementary School

Important Upcoming Events – We'd Love to See You There!

Bell Schedule

IMPORTANT INFO

I can't wait to meet each and every one of you and begin an amazing school year together! If you have any questions or need anything, please don't hesitate to reach out. I am always happy to help and can be reached anytime at aellerson@lvjusd.org.
August 5- School Office Reopens (8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.)
Thanks to the generosity of our community, we have a limited number of backpacks available for students who need one. If your child could benefit from a backpack, please stop by the school office. We are happy to help!
August 6-Class Placements Emailed
August 7- Stingray Startup (2:00–4:00 p.m.) Our amazing PTO has planned a fun and interactive social event just for our families! Stop by the MPR to explore informational tables, participate in a scavenger hunt to learn more about our school, and enjoy a casual mingling area where you can connect with other families in your child's grade level.
August 11- TK & Kindergarten Sneak Peek (1:00–2:00 p.m.) While attendance is not required, we highly encourage our newest students to join us for this special Sneak Peek! It’s a wonderful opportunity for students to see their classroom, meet their teacher, and feel more comfortable before the first day of school. Parents and caregivers are invited to walk with their child to the classroom anytime between 1:00–2:00 p.m.
August 12-First Day of School -We're excited to kick off the school year with our new Red Carpet Welcome! All students will enter through the front gates and walk the red carpet as they begin their first day of school. Our staff and community members will be there cheering them on, celebrating the start of an amazing new school year, and making every child feel welcomed, celebrated, and special from the moment they arrive.The front gates will open at 8:15 a.m. for students to begin their walk down the red carpet.TK & Kindergarten: Students will then go directly to their classrooms with their families.Grades 1–5: After walking the red carpet, students will line up with their class on the blacktop. Teachers will greet their classes and walk students into their classrooms together.We can't wait to welcome our Stingrays and make the first day of school a memorable one!
August 12- New Family Parent Breakfast (8:35 a.m.) We would love to welcome our new families to Jackson Avenue Elementary! Please join us in the school garden for a special breakfast treat, an opportunity to meet other families, and a chance to connect with our school community. We look forward to getting to know you and welcoming you to the Stingray family!
August 13-Early Release (1:30 p.m.)
August 14- Early Release (1:30 p.m.) & Ice Cream Social (5:00–7:00 p.m.)
August 19- First Wednesday Morning Stingray Meeting- We invite our families to our Wednesday Morning Stingray Meetings on the blacktop. This is the time our whole school comes together each week to check in, celebrate our learning and behavior, and generally have fun together. Students walk directly to their classrooms to start their day while visiting families will head directly to the blacktop. Gates will be closed at 8:35am daily; adults attending our Stingray Meetings will exit via our front gates near the office at the conclusion of our Stingray Meeting (approx 9:00 am), as all other gates will be locked.
August 20-Back to School Night-(5:30-7:00 p.m.) more information coming soon