Jaguar Spots

A sign-up link for specific shifts will be available in next week's SPOTS edition.

Common Sense, the national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids and families thrive in a world of media and technology, has recognized Esther Jackson as a Common Sense School!

To learn more about Common Sense, click here.

Click here for more information.

Click here for facts and tips about bullying for parents and children.

Click here to learn more about BE THE VOICE!

Boo!

Take a spooky stroll through downtown Roswell and discover the scarecrows showing off their Halloween best—Esther Jackson’s are dressed to thrill and ready to charm (or spook) every passerby!

Click here to vote for your favorite ($2 per vote).

WHERE: Martin's Landing

As in past years, we’re also raising money for the Esther Jackson Elementary School Pantry. If you'd like to donate a portion of your proceeds we'll provide you with a donor banner.

Looking forward to another fantastic yard sale!

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!

🍩 Donuts with Grownups

📆 Friday, October 24 | 🕒 7:00 AM | 📍 Esther Jackson Cafeteria
Start your morning off sweet! Parents, grandparents, and caregivers are invited to enjoy donuts and a beverage with their Jaguar before school. It's a simple, special way to connect and experience the joy of the EJE community together.

💎 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!

📱 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

• September is the perfect time to set consistent morning and bedtime routines that make school attendance a natural habit. Students who start the year strong are more likely to maintain excellent attendance all year long.

• Students who miss fewer than 5 days in the first semester are 3 times more likely to stay on track in reading and math.

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

• Please notify your child’s teacher when your student is absent. You will also need to send in a signed note or documentation from your doctor’s office when the student returns to school.

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 12

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.

Parents’ Right to Know Notification

Parents' Right to Know Notification - Spanish

Why You Should Listen to Your Child Reading Aloud - It happens in every classroom. A student raises their hand, asking for help answering a question about the passage they just read. “Read it out loud to me,” the teacher responds. The student reads a couple sentences and suddenly pauses. “I got it!” they exclaim. This is the power of a child reading aloud.

Why You Should Listen to Your Child Reading Aloud

How to Help Your Child with LD Have a Happy Holiday - The holiday season is a time for family togetherness, community, and friendship when we enjoy parties and fun celebrations. Unfortunately, children who struggle with social and behavioral problems can feel lonely and excluded during this happy time.

How to Help Your Child with LD Have a Happy Holiday

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:

Wednesday, October 22 -Red Pear

Friday, October 24 - Spaghetti Squash

(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: $56.90

Goal: $500

OCTOBER

23 - Talent Show Auditions, 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM (pick up application for tryouts at front office)

23 - SGC Meeting, Admin Conference Room, 3:45 PM

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

24 - Donuts with Grown-Ups, 7:00 AM

27 - 31 - Red Ribbon Week

31 - Dress Up Day

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