J.R. Ingram Parent News

We want to take a moment to remind everyone that our monthly school newsletters are packed with more than just calendar reminders. They include important updates, helpful links, event highlights, and details that support your child's success throughout the school year. To make sure you stay informed, we encourage you to scroll all the way through each issue to catch everything, from new programs and important announcements to school highlights and reminders. If you would like a printed copy of this please visit our front office.

Thank you for taking the time to stay connected and engaged with our school community. Your support makes a big difference!

Feb 3-7~School Counselor's Week

Feb 3~SIT Meeting

Feb 5~Progress Reports

Feb 10-14~Love the Bus Week

Feb 11~LCS Board of Education Meeting

Feb 13~Spirit Night HWY 55, 5-8 pm

Feb 17~No School/Optional Teacher Workday

Feb 18~Class Photos

Feb 18~PTO General Meeting

Feb 20~3rd Grade Field Trip

Feb 24-28~Kids Heart Challenge, Mr. Ard's PE Classes

Feb 25~4th Grade Field Trip to Symphony

March 3-7~Read Across American Week

March 3~SIT Meeting

March 5~NCCI C Science, 5th Grade

March 7~End of 3rd Quarter

March 10~No School Teacher Workday

March 11~LCS Board of Education Meeting

March 18~NCCI C ELA for grades 3-5

March 19~Report Card Day

March 19~Spring Picture Day

March 20~NCCI C Math for grades 3-5

March 28-April 4~Spring Book Fair

March 31~5th Grade Tour San Lee

April 1~NCCI 1 Earth Science

April 2~5th Grade Tour West Lee

April 4~5th Grade Presentation by WLMS band and orchestra

April 7~SIT Meeting

April 8~LCS Board of Education Meeting

April 14-18~Spring Break

April 21~Optional Teacher Workday

April 22-May 9~mClass EOY Window

May 5-9~Teacher Appreciation Week

May 5~SIT Meeting

May 13~ELA EOG

May 13~LCS Board of Education Meeting

May 14~Science EOG

May 15~Math EOG

May 16~3rd Grade RTA test

Did you know that Ms. Bell has been a part of the JR Ingram family since 2006? For nearly two decades, she has made a tremendous impact on our students, providing support through whole-group lessons for K-5, small group sessions, and one-on-one guidance. School counselors play a vital role in fostering students' academic, social, and emotional growth, and Ms. Bell does this with dedication and care every single day!

Let’s make this week extra special for her! Here’s how we can show our appreciation each day:

💙 Monday - Motivational Monday: Leave Ms. Bell a note of encouragement or a kind message to brighten her day! 📝✨

💛 Tuesday - Treat Tuesday: Surprise her with her favorite snack, candy, or drink to keep her fueled for the day! 🍫☕

💙 Wednesday - Warm Words Wednesday: Send an email or sticky note sharing a memory or something you appreciate about her! 💌

💛 Thursday - Thoughtful Thursday: Give her a small token of appreciation—maybe a flower, a fun pen, or something she loves! 🌸✏️

💙 Friday - Friendship Friday: Stop by to give Ms. Bell a high-five, hug, or simply say “thank you” for all she does! 🤗🎉

She is truly a valued member of our team, and we are so lucky to have her supporting our students! Let’s make this a week to remember for Ms. Bell! 💙💛

Our PTO is selling JR Ingram shirts again, so don’t miss your chance to grab some school spirit! Orders will be accepted tomorrow Februaruy 3rd through February 14th, so be sure to place yours before the deadline.

You can order and pay electronically, or if you prefer, order forms will be sent home for those who wish to pay in person. Show your Eagle pride and support our school by getting your JR Ingram gear!

Thank you for supporting our PTO—we can’t wait to see our students and families showing off their school spirit! 🦅💙💛

This Thursday at 5:30 at the Civic Center All middle schools will be there with a table and applications.

We want to extend a HUGE thank you to all of our parents, families, and friends who have contributed to our school store! Your generosity has made a tremendous impact, helping provide our teachers with valuable resources to support student learning.

Because of you, our classrooms are stocked with essentials, and our teachers feel appreciated and supported. Please take a moment to share our gratitude with those who donated—your kindness and participation mean the world to us!

🎉 Great news! The School Store is still open, and students can continue to earn prizes! Keep spreading the word and encouraging participation—it’s a fun way for students to get involved while supporting our school.

SchoolStore.com.

Thank you for being such an important part of our JR Ingram family! 🦅💙💛

January was School Board Appreciation Month, and we want to take a moment to recognize and thank the seven dedicated members of the Lee County Board of Education who work tirelessly to support our students, teachers, and schools:

✨ Sherry Lynn Womack – Chairperson
✨ Alan Rummel – Vice Chair
✨ Eric N. Davidson
✨ Megan Garner
✨ Chris Gaster
✨ Carla Hooker
✨ Cynthia W. Ortiz

A special shoutout to our very own JR Ingram Eagle parent, Mrs. Megan Garner, who was elected to the Board of Education for the first time in November 2024! Mrs. Garner, we are excited to work with you over the next four years to foster a community where all students can reach their goals. 🎉

We encourage our families to stay connected and engaged by attending LCS Board of Education meetings each month. Your voice matters, and these meetings are a great way to stay informed about decisions impacting our students and schools.

For more information about the Lee County Board of Education, including meeting dates and agendas, visit: Lee County BOE Website

Thank you to all of our board members for your dedication to education in Lee County! #SchoolBoardAppreciationMonth #LCSthrive 🦅💙💛

School Day

7:30 a.m. Earliest Drop-Off Time

7:55 a.m. First Bell

8:00 a.m. TARDY BELL

8:00 a.m. Instructional Day Begins

2:30 p.m. Instructional Day Ends

• If your child arrives on campus after 8:00 a.m., the parent or guardian must park and accompany the student in the building and sign him/her in at the front desk.

• If your child must be signed out early, parents must arrive at the office by 2:00 p.m. Please realize the impact on your child’s education when he/she is consistently late to school or picked up early. Not only will they be missing valuable instructional time, but early sign-outs are an interruption to the teacher and the remaining students.
• If you know you have an appointment, please send a note to your child’s teacher so they can prepare for your child’s early dismissal with minimum disruption to class.
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• An important part of good school attendance is being on time for class and staying for the entire day. Please work with us to ensure that your child can make the most of their instructional day.
• We will not make any transportation changes or release students between 2:00 –2:30 p.m. unless there is an emergency or unless the change or early dismissal has been pre-approved by the principal or assistant principal.

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