Jaguar Spots

Volunteer for the Book Fair! We need your help to make our Book Fair, taking place the week of November 17th, a wonderful experience for all. To volunteer, you must register through the Fulton County website. Click here to register.

Thank you in advance for clicking here to sign up for a shift.

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Send your child to the Book Fair with eWallet and skip the hassle of cash. It's a secure digital payment option that lets them shop on their own! Click here to learn more.

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Our annual Loved Ones Luncheon is quickly approaching. This year we plan to celebrate on two days in order to accommodate our guests.

LOVED ONES LUNCH SCHEDULE

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18

Kindergarten, 10:00 AM - 10:40 AM

2nd grade, 10:45 AM - 11:25 AM

PreK, 11:45 AM - 12:35 M

4th grade, 12:00 PM - 12:40 PM

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19

1st grade, 10:35 AM - 11:15 AM

3rd grade, 11:15 AM - 11:55 AM

5th grade, 12:15 PM - 12:55 PM

Menu

Oven Roasted Turkey w/

Stuffing Gravy

Seasoned Green Beans

Mashed Potatoes

Assorted Fresh Fruit

Assorted Fruit Mixes

Peach Cobbler

Cheese Pizza (V)

Yogurt Packs

Cost

Adults & Kids - $6.00

In order to help expedite the time it takes to serve everyone, we are offering a payment link for families who would like to prepay. We will only accept cash at the door on the day of the event. Please plan to bring exact change.

Loved Ones Luncheon Payment Link

A special thank you to these companies, whose generous support made Multicultural Night a tremendous success.

Support EJ's ConnectFulton Community FOOD DRIVE

Monday, 11/10 - Thursday 11/20

In collaboration with our cluster schools. Esther Jackson Elementary School will be collecting pasta, sauce and rice. Donations may be dropped off at the front desk, where we will keep bins to collect donations.

Thank you in advance for your donation!

FARMERS MARKET DAY!

FREE FOOD DISTRIBUTION & THANKSGIVING GIVEAWAY

DATE & TIME

November 22nd 10:00 AM

NO REGISTRY & NO ID REQUIRED

LOCATION

900 Old Roswell Lakes Pkwy, Roswell, GA 30076

All are welcome! Come by and get free food for you family!

Contact volunteers@iamstellalove.com or 678.208.5280 for more information

Yearbooks are available to order online!

$22 for soft cover

and

$28 for hardcover

Click here for more information.

School ID:13763126

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.

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

Thursday, November 13th, 6:00 PM

JOIN US

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15

AZALEA PARK APARTMENTS

8805 DUNWOOD PLACE

SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30350

10:00 AM - UNTIL SUPPLIES LAST

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

Zion Missionary Baptist Church, a friend of Esther Jackson's, is sponsoring a free event to give away a bag of groceries and a gift for each child in your household. To participate in this program registration is required as spots are limited. Click here to register electronically by October 31st, 2025.

The event will be held:

DATE: December 13, 2025

TIME: 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

WHERE: Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 888 Zion Circle, Roswell, GA 30075

Participation in this event is optional.

📣 Upcoming EJE PTA Events! 🐾

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!

💎 November Spirit Night at Kendra Scott

📆 Tuesday, November 11 | 🕕 6:00–8:00 PM | 📍 Kendra Scott, Avalon – Alpharetta

Enjoy a lovely evening of sips, treats, and shopping at Kendra Scott’s Avalon location! 20% of all pre-tax sales during the event will be donated to the Esther Jackson PTA. Explore Kendra Scott’s colorful and stylish holiday collections while supporting our school—perfect for early holiday shopping or a treat for yourself!

🍦 December Spirit Night at Whit’s Frozen Custard

📆 December 16 | 🕒 3:00–8:00 PM | 📍 Whit's Frozen Custard – 1570 Holcomb Bridge Road

Whit’s is generously donating 20% of all pretax sales to the Esther Jackson PTA during this event. Swing by, enjoy a frozen treat, and mention you're there for EJE! It's a fun (and delicious!) way to support our Jaguars, meet other families, and help fund awesome programs at our school.

📱 Stay Connected
Stay up-to-date on upcoming events, learn more about the PTA, and find out how to donate to support the EJE community by following the PTA on Facebook!
👉 facebook.com/EstherJacksonElementaryPTA

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 15

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.

Note: If you need to translate these articles you can use Chrome, a right mouse click on ‘Translate to English’, a pop up window will open, select the 3 dots, and select the other language.

Parents have rights and EJ is committed to them.

Annual Parent Right to Know Document

Annual Parent Right to Know Document - Spanish

The Science of Reading: Supporting Families for Student Literacy - Intent and Purpose: The Science of Reading explains research-backed approaches to literacy, emphasizing structured methods for teaching reading. It highlights practices that help children develop foundational literacy skills, guiding parents and educators in supporting children's reading progress effectively.

The Science of Reading

(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.)

Six Reading Comprehension Strategies Families Can Practice Together at Home - Intent and Purpose: The article provides six practical strategies for families to improve children's reading comprehension at home. These methods encourage active engagement and reinforce skills like summarizing, questioning, and connecting texts to personal experiences, fostering a deeper understanding and enjoyment of reading.

Six Reading Comprehension Strategies Families Can Use

(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.)

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, November 10 - Collard Greens

Wednesday, November 12 - Poppies Mandarins

(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.

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: $78.50

Goal: $500

NOVEMBER

13 - Talent Show, EJ Cafe, 6:00 PM

17 - 20 - Book Fair, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

18 - Kindergarten Loved Ones Lunch, 10:00 AM - 10:40 AM

18 - 2nd Grade Loved Ones Lunch, 10:45 AM - 11:25 AM

18 - PreK Loved Ones Lunch, 11:25 AM - 12:35 PM

18 - 4th Grade Loved Ones Lunch, 12:00 PM - 12:40 PM

19 - 1st Grade Loved Ones Lunch, 10:35 AM - 11:15 AM

19 - 3rd Grade Loved Ones Lunch, 11:15 AM - 11:55 AM

19 - 5th Grade Loved Ones Lunch, 12:15 PM - 12:55 PM

20 - FCS Board Meeting, South Learning Center, 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

24 - 28 - Thanksgiving Break, NO SCHOOL (Schools Closed)

Website: https://www.fultonschools.org/estherjacksones
Location: 1400 Martin Road, Roswell, GA, USA
Phone: 470-254-5290
Twitter: @ejjaguars