Jaguar Spots

A Bitter-Sweet Farewell to Our Principal, Ms. Boyd!

After 8 incredible years of leadership, dedication, and love, our beloved principal, Ms. Boyd, is moving on. Next school year, she will transition to her new role at Taylor Road Middle School.

While we are heartbroken to see her leave, we are immensely grateful for her service. Over the nearly a decade at Esther Jackson Elementary, Ms. Boyd has shaped our school culture, supported our teachers, and championed every student who walked through our doors.

We know she will be absolutely amazing in her new adventure with the middle schoolers! Thank you, Ms. Boyd, for your unwavering dedication to our community.

FOREVER A JAGUAR!

We are thrilled and incredibly proud to announce that our Assistant Principal, Ms. Stafford, has been promoted! Starting next school year, she will take on the role of Principal at Mimosa Elementary School.

During her 3 years at Esther Jackson Elementary, Ms. Stafford has been a pillar of support, positivity, and leadership for our students, staff, and families. While we will miss her deeply here in the Jaguar community, we are excited to see her shine in this new leadership role.

Thank you, Ms. Stafford, for your dedication, hard work, and the lasting impact you have made on EJ. Mimosa Elementary is incredibly lucky to have you!

Incredible News: Ms. Walker Promoted to Assistant Principal!

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that our very own Ms. Walker has been promoted to Assistant Principal right here at Esther Jackson Elementary!

Ms. Walker is a deeply cherished member of our family. She has dedicated over 10 years of exceptional service to our students, staff, and community. While we are saying goodbye to other administrators, we are incredibly fortunate that Ms. Walker is staying home at EJ. Her deep roots, experience, and leadership will ensure our school continues its path of growth and success.

Please join us in giving a massive congratulations to Assistant Principal Walker! We cannot wait to see her thrive in this new role.

FIRST DAY FULTON is a back-to-school event helping students and parents prepare for the new school year with information community services, free school supplies and giveaways.

TWO LOCATIONS

Banneker High School (Union City)

Centennial High School (Roswell)

Saturday, July 25

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

(See attached document for details.)

Click here for more information.

Click here to register.

The school year isn’t over yet! Every day matters for review, projects, and preparing for the next grade level.

Students with strong May attendance are more likely to retain skills over the summer.

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

All medication left in the clinic

after school dismisses on

May 21, 2026,

will be disposed.

Please pick up your child’s medication!

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!

May 16, 2026

7:00am - 1:00pm

11667 Maxwell Rd * Alpharetta, GA 3000

Hiring Bus Drivers & Transportation Assistants

• Competitive pay starting at $24.13/hour for Drivers and $18.92/hour for Transportation Assistants
• Paid Training
• Summers, weekends, and major federal holidays off
• Health and retirement plans
• Wellness programs, professional development and more!
• Possibly drive for your child’s school or enroll your child to attend a school you service*.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW

3rd - 8th grade

boys & girls

June 9th - 11th, 9 am - 2 pm

July 14th - 16th, 9 am - 2 pm

at Centennial HS, 9310 Scott Drive, Roswell, GA 30076

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Contact:

for girls -- Head Coach, Dan Smith, smithd26@fultonschools.org

for boys - Head Coach, Matt Barksdale, barksdalejm@fultonschools.org

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:

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.

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 Right to Know

Annual Parent Right 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.

On Thursday, April 23 at 3:30 PM, EJ held its Kindergarten Round-Up. This is a presentation by the kindergarten teachers and school staff that gives information to the parents of our new Kindergarten students. If you missed the meeting, you could still go through the presentation and email question to Frank Perez at perezf@fultonschools.org or call (470) 254-5297

Transition (Kinder Round Up)

Transition (Kinder Round Up) - Spanish

Please provide your input no later than April 4 by clicking the link, type in your browser or scan the QR code below to access and complete our brief Input questions. Your Input helps us improve goals, services we offer to academically support your child(ren) at home and partner with the school in their education.

Transition Feedback Instructions (Kinder Round Up)

Transition Feedback Instructions (Kinder Round Up) - Spanish

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

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: $137.70

Goal: $500

MAY

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