Jaguar Spots

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There are limited copies for each class, so purchase one while they're still available.

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LifeTouch captured photos of each class with their teachers. To purchase a class photo, please contact the front office.

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WHEN

Thursday, May 1st

3:30-4:30 PM

WHO

Upcoming Kindergarten Students and Parents

WHERE

Esther Jackson Elementary School

WHY

We will be sharing resources to use at home with your student, answer questions, and show your students how their day will be next year.

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK

Teacher Appreciation Week is MAY 5TH-9TH! Let's celebrate our wonderful faculty and staff for all they do for our kids!

Sign Up Genius for Volunteer Needs, including both time and resources.

Sunday, May 4

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Join other EJ families to decorate the parking lot and sidewalks with super hero chalk art

Monday, May 5

Students bring in a homemade superhero themed thank you card or drawing for their teacher(s)

Tuesday, May 6

Students bring in a short note or draw a picture of their teacher's "Superpower"

Wednesday, May 7

Students complete superhero themed "All About My Teacher" flyer

(will be sent home Monday)

Thursday, May 8

Students create and bring in a superhero relaxation kit to help teachers unwind and recharge

Friday, May 9

Students create a "Super Teacher" award at home and bring it to school

WHEN

Kindergarten - 2nd Grade - May 15th from 8-10 am

3rd Grade - 5th Grade - May 16th from 8-10:30 am

Parents are not allowed to come watch but you are welcome to volunteer to run a station!

Email Ms. Williams if you're interested (williamsl6@fultonschools.org)

As always, if you are volunteering, you must complete the volunteer training using the link below:

Register as a Supervised Volunteer - Fulton County School System

TUESDAY, MAY 20

1st Grade Party 9:00 AM -10:00 AM

4th Grade Party 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

3rd Grade Party 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

2nd Grade Party 1:05 PM - 2:05 PM

WEDNESDAY, MAY 21

PreK Party 9:00 AM -10:00 AM

Kinder Party 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

WHAT

Baseball Summer Camp for Grades 2nd - 8th

WHERE

Centennial High School

WHEN

June 2nd - 4th

9 AM - 12:30 PM

COST

$175 per player before May 22nd; $200 per player after May 22nd

(includes t-shirt)

Hosted by Centennial HS Baseball Head Coach, Coach Kirkland & Centennial Baseball Players

Click here to register

WHAT

Basketball Fun & Development (dribbling, passing, shooting)

for Grades 2nd - 8th

WHERE

Centennial High School Gym

WHEN

June 10th - June 12th and July 14th - July 16th

9:00 am - 2:00 pm

COST

$150 per player

Hosted by Centennial VARSITY Basketball

King of Pops and lunch will be available for purchase.

Click here to register

The Summit is offering individual, family and group services throughout the summer. Click here for more information.

If you need items from EJ's toiletry pantry, please click on the pictures below to fill out a form.

Thanks!

If you'd like to donate items, please feel free to bring toiletry items and drop them at the front desk anytime during school hours.

OR

Click here to access the Amazon Wish List and donate directly.

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.

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 34 - Optimism

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

15 Fun Summer School Activities for Elementary and Middle School Students - Learning doesn't have to stop just because it's summer break! We've compiled fun summer learning activities for elementary and middle school students that can be done in and out of school. The activities span writing, reading, math, and more subjects.

15 Fun Summer School Activities for Students

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, they will 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

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: $77.70

Goal: $500

APRIL

24 - Spring Concert, 5:30 PM

24 - SGC Meeting, 3:45 PM

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

30 - GA Milestones ELA Section 1

MAY

1- GA Milestones ELA Section 2

1- National Principal's Day

1 - Kindergarten Round-Up, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

2 - GA Milestones ELA Section 3

2 - Lunch Hero Day

5 - 9 - Teacher Appreciation Week

6 - GA Milestones Math Section 1

6 - FCS Board Work Session, North Learning Center, 12:30 PM - 7:30 PM

7 - GA Milestones Math Section 2

8 - GA Milestones Science (5th grade ONLY)

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

14 - College and Career Day

15 - Field Day Grades PreK-2nd

15 - SGC Meeting, 3:45 PM

16 - Field Day Grades 3rd-5th

19 - Speech Pathologist Day

20 -1st Grade Party 9:00 AM -10:00 AM

20 - 4th Grade Party 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

20 - 3rd Grade Party 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

20 - 2nd Grade Party 1:05 PM - 2:05 PM

21 - PreK Party 9:00 AM -10:00 AM

22 - Last Day of School!

26 - Memorial Day - SCHOOL IS CLOSED

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