Jackson Township 5-6 School

October 19 - 23: Safe Schools Week

October 21: Unity Day - Wear Orange!

October 21: Bus Evacuation Drill at Morning Drop-Off

October 22: Trunk or Treat at JT 5-6

October 23: Assembly Program for Grade 5 Students

October 26 - 30: Red Ribbon Week

October 30: Halloween at JT 5-6

Dr. Matt Bellace is a clinical psychologist, author, and comedian who brings humor, energy, and positive messages to audiences all across America. His work encourages students to build resilience, handle challenges, make healthy choices, and find positive ways to manage stress and disappointment.

Dr. Bellace holds a Ph.D. in clinical neuropsychology, the study of the connection between the brain and behavior. He has written several books, contributed to National Geographic Kids, and has shared his message with audiences of all ages.

We are excited to welcome Dr. Bellace to our school for a fun and engaging experience that encourages our students to laugh, learn, and build positive strategies for handling everyday challenges!

The Jackson School District is excited to share Marble Health as an additional mental health resource for students and families. Marble provides virtual therapy with licensed therapists, including individual, group, and family therapy. Appointments are typically available within four days with no waitlists, and Marble accepts most insurance plans, including Medicaid. Their therapists have experience working specifically with students and families and can provide support for concerns such as anxiety, school avoidance, bullying, stress, and other social-emotional challenges. Marble Health

Families interested in learning more about Marble Health or accessing services can visit Marble Health for Families.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Our staff have been making phone calls home and scheduling in person meetings with parents as part of our initiative to improve daily student attendance. If your child has difficulty coming to school, we are here to help assist you. If they are absent due to illness, please bring in a doctor's note.

We are very excited to announce that we will be starting our Fall Season of Extracurricular Clubs in the next few weeks. An interest form will be coming home next week for students and parents to review and select a club of interest. All information about the club offerings, dates and selection will be explained on that form. Please be on the lookout for your children to bring this BLUE FORM home!

If your child has lost a piece of clothing, water bottle, lunch box or other item, please have them check the lost and found area outside of the cafeteria. Items are already starting to accumulate!

Dear Parents and Students,

All students in grades 5 and 6 will be turning in their old chromebooks and chargers and be issued a new chromebook and charger Late November/ Early December. We apologize for the change and will continue to remind teachers, students and parents of the new dates when finalized.

Our JT 5-6 PTN is a valuable part of our school community. Please consider becoming an active member of this group. There are many ways you can make a difference. Check out their flyer that is attached here for you. Click here. Spanish Version Click Here

Den Apparel is available at this link.

Upcoming PTN Sponsored Events:

• Trunk or Treat -October 22
• Our first Color Run is coming on November 14. Please check the PTN Facebook page on how to sign up. There is a $25 entry fee and lots of fun activities planned! DOn't miss out on this inaugural event at JT 5-6!

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES:

Parent-Teacher Conferences Will Be Held Nov. 2-4, 2026. Beginning Oct. 16 through Oct. 25, you can schedule your conference on the parent portal. You will be given the option to schedule a conference IN-PERSON or VIRTUALLY. For help, see our How to Schedule a Conference on the Portal document.

CONFERENCIAS DE PADRES Y MAESTROS:

Las conferencias de padres y maestros se llevarán a cabo del 2 al 4 de noviembre de 2026. Desde el 16 de octubre hasta el 25 de octubre, puede programar su conferencia en el portal para padres. Se le dará la opción de programar una conferencia EN PERSONA o VIRTUALMENTE. Para obtener ayuda, consulte nuestro documento Cómo programar una conferencia en el portal.

Our individual student NJSLA score reports have come in. Parents will receive these score reports during Parent Conference week during scheduled appointments. If you do not have a conference scheduled, these reports will be sent home with students on Monday, November 9, 2026.

Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

We understand that you may need to contact the school with questions or important information regarding your child. Please keep our school hours in mind when reaching out, as these are the times when staff are available to assist you.