J.R. Ingram Parent News
March 2025
Welcome to our March Edition of our JRI Parent News
We want to take a moment to remind everyone that our monthly school newsletters are packed with more than just calendar reminders. They include important updates, helpful links, event highlights, and details that support your child's success throughout the school year. To make sure you stay informed, we encourage you to scroll all the way through each issue to catch everything, from new programs and important announcements to school highlights and reminders. If you would like a printed copy of this please visit our front office.
Thank you for taking the time to stay connected and engaged with our school community. Your support makes a big difference!
Mark your calendars for the following dates:
March 3-7~Read Across America Week
March 3-17~99 Pledges PTO Fundraiser
March 3~SIT Meeting
March 4~NCCI C Science, 5th Grade
March 5~NC Severe Weather Day
March 6~Read Aloud Movie Night~BFG 6-8 pm
March 7~End of 3rd Quarter
March 10~No School Teacher Workday~Required
March 11~LCS Board of Education Meeting,
March 18~NCCI C ELA for grades 3-5
March 19~Report Card Day
March 19~Spring Picture Day
March 20~NCCI C Math for grades 3-5
March 28-April 4~Spring Book Fair
March 31~5th Grade Tour San Lee
April 1~NCCI 1 Earth Science
April 2~5th Grade Tour WLMS
April 3~5th Grade Battle of the Books Competition
April 4~5th Grade Presentation by WLMS band and orchestra
April 4~4th Grade Battle of the Books Competition
April 4~5th Grade Track Meet Competition
April 7~SIT Meeting
April 8~LCS Board of Education Meeting
April 10~3rd, 4th & 5th Grade Field Day
April 11~K, 1st & 2nd Grade Field Day
April 11~5th Grade Puberty Talk (parent permission slips will be collected to participate)
April 11~HWY 55 Spirit Night
April 14-18~Spring Break
April 21~Optional Teacher Workday/No School
April 22-May 9~mClass EOY Window
April 23~Progress Reports
May 5-9~Teacher Appreciation Week
May 5~SIT Meeting
May 13~ELA EOG
May 13~LCS Board of Education Meeting
May 14~Science EOG
May 15~Math EOG
May 16~3rd Grade RTA test (select students)
May 23~Last Day of School, Early Dismissal
Movie Night!
Our schoolwide read-aloud of The BFG has been a giant success, and now it's time to experience the magic in a whole new way! This week, we’re inviting our students and families to The Nest to watch the movie version of this beloved Roald Dahl classic.
🌟 When: March 6, 2025, 6 pm
🌟 Where: The Nest
🌟 What to Bring: Your snacks, dinner, blankets, and anything else to get comfy! (No concessions will be sold.)
Will the Big Friendly Giant be just as you imagined? Will Sophie’s adventure be even more thrilling on screen? Join us and see for yourself! We’d love to have families enjoy this special event together. See you there! 🍿✨ #TheBFG #WildAboutReading #MovieNightInTheNest
JRI PTO News!
March Madness Basketball Shootout
March Madness Basketball Shootout to raise money for a new swing set at J. R. Ingram Elementary!
March 3 - 17 (shootout will take place during PE special)
Ask for pledges per shot or a flat amount!
Get a business sponsor!
Prizes for students based on donation totals:
🏀any amount: popcorn treat
🏀$25 donation: popcorn & sticker
🏀$50 donation: popcorn, sticker & candy bar
🏀$75 donation: popcorn, sticker, candy bar & eagle stuffie
🏀$100 donation: popcorn, sticker, candy bar, eagle stuffie, & JRI water bottle
🏀$125 donation: popcorn, sticker, candy bar, eagle stuffie, JRI water bottle & 30 minutes in a bounce house
Bonus prizes include:
🏀Top 3 overall earners will get to pie Principal Brewer & AP Perez!
🏀Top earning class of each grade level will get a pizza party!
🏀Top earning grade level will get extra recess time!
Visit this website to set up your fundraising page: www.99pledges.com/fund/jringram2025/addme.
Enter your child’s name, your email address, and select their group. Click “add.”
Share this message with your friends and family: [STUDENT NAME] is helping raise money for a swing set at school. Please donate at this link: [insert your pledge page link once you set it up as directed above].
Share this business sponsor letter with a business you know! Link to letter (Spanish version is available also): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TLHwRoaDOfhtJcmmRea9WtaLhiF7CI56bvXiVpGueU4/edit?usp=sharing!
Volunteers needed! Scan QR Code or Click picture to volunteer
March Menu
At the time of this newsletters publication the March Menu was not posted. When it is posted it can be found here.
Handbook Reminders
Address/Phone Number Changes
Please immediately provide the school with written notification of changes in address and/or phone numbers. We need current telephone numbers in case of an emergency. Please direct any phone or address changes to Ms. Harris, our student data manager.
Transportation Changes
NO transportation changes can be made over the telephone. There will be NO exceptions to this policy.
It takes up to 7-10 business days to get students added to a bus route.