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On Thursday, February 26th, our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders showed off their amazing knowledge at our annual Black History Month Bowl! We are so proud of everyone who participated—you all did a fantastic job!

A huge thank you to our wonderful teachers for helping our students prepare and making this event such a success!

Check out the photos below to see our big winners and all the finalists.

Do you want to become a Pokémon trainer? Join us for a night full of family fun and prizes.

Wednesday, March 11th

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

PK-5th Graders are invited to solve math & literacy clues to ‘catch’ Pokémon cards.

Parents will learn quick tips to support their children at home and receive their own tip cards along the way.

Agenda

5:00 pm: Title 1 Parent Input Meeting

5:20 – 6:30pm: EJ Pokémon Go Scavenger Hunt

Throughout the entire month of March, our 1st–5th grade students will be participating in the state-mandated Fit Georgia fitness assessment in PE. This program helps students understand their own health and set personal fitness goals.

• Grades 1–3: Students will only have their height and weight measured to help track their healthy growth.
• Grades 4–5: Students will complete a full assessment, including height, weight, curl-ups, push-ups, the PACER, trunk lift, and sit-and-reach.

  
  

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to Lisa Williams at williamsl6@fultonschools.org.

TRAIN WITH CHAMPIONS.

TRAIN LIKE A NIGHT

- speed & agility development

- strength training (age appropriate)

- teamwork & leadership

- high school football prep

MARCH

23rd, 25th, 30th

APRIL

1st, 13th, 15th, 20th, 22nd

5th-7th Grade

6:00 - 7:30 PM

Click here to learn more.

* SPRING FOOTBALL PRACTICE BEGINS APRIL 27TH *

Calling all rising 5th-8th graders. If you're interested in cheerleading - register with the Centennial Jr. Knights Cheer Squad.

For more information, contact juniorknightscheer@gmail.com

Online information session - Thursday, March 26 at 7:00 PM meet.goole.com/ygd-zaaj-fve

Click here to register.

Camp Innovation (formerly Camp HB³) is for students who are currently in grades K-5th for the 2025-2026 school year. It is a free camp that runs from June 1st- June 26th (no camp on June 19th) from 8:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Breakfast, lunch, and a snack are provided daily. NO transportation is provided. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis, and students will be waitlisted once all classrooms have been filled. Students who are invited to attend Summer Learning cannot attend. Applications are due by March 16, 2026. If accepted, applicants will be notified by email no later than April 3rd, 2026. If you have any questions, contact Kelly Mastronardi at 470-254-0441 CampInnovation@fultonschools.org.

Click here to register

When: Saturday, March 28, 2026

Where: Centennial High School

Who: River Eves Students, Families, and Community

Click here to register

Order your custom yard sign today for just $25! Free delivery directly to Esther Jackson Elementary School.

The order deadline is April 17th (delivery typically takes two weeks from the deadline).

[Click here to purchase]

Navigate to Elementary School/5th Grade

Watch your email for instructions in late April for sign handout.

To be eligible for the 26-27 FCS Pre-K, students

▪ must be 4 years old at 11:59 PM on 9/1/26

AND

▪ must live in the FCS Schools’ attendance zone

The lottery opens on 1/12/26 and closes on 3/3/2026

Click here to join the lottery

For more information, contact: prekregistration@fultonschools.org

NOTE: The FCS Pre-Kindergarten program is funded through DECAL Bright from the Start. Lottery funding is never guaranteed, and classes are pending until state funding is awarded.

Yearbooks are available to order online!

$22 for soft cover

and

$28 for hardcover

Click here for more information.

School ID:13763126

🧱 Legacy Bricks at Esther Jackson

Support EJE and leave your mark with a personalized Legacy Brick, installed at the school’s main entrance! Each brick includes 3 lines of 18 characters and serves as a lasting tribute to the families, students, and staff who make our community special. Order before January 1 with code FIRST20 to save $10 and pay just $35. Order here: https://www.bricksrus.com/donorsite/ejpta%20

Interested in volunteering for an upcoming PTA event? Sign up here:

Spring Carnival – Apr 17: https://tinyurl.com/2026EJECarnival

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.

North Fulton & Bridge to Grace - Food Assistance

National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE)

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

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 29

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.

An assessment is a systematic process for measuring an individual’s abilities based on empirical data. When you assess a person, you simply match their skills, behaviors against certain parameters, to give you a fair sense of their strengths and weaknesses.

Assessments can be standardized or fluid, depending on the context. For example, formative assessments happen throughout the learning process and provide real-time feedback. On the other hand, summative assessments compare what a person knows to the expected level of knowledge required for a specific context.

Assessment vs Evaluations

On Thursday January 29, 2026, at 5:30 PM, EJ held a Parent University

This Parent University covered GA Milestone Assessment. If you were not able to attend, you can still review the presentation.

EJ Parent University - Assessment FY25-26

EJ Parent University - Assessment FY25-26 (Spanish)

Kids live at school. They spend about 900 to 1,000 hours per year in school, according to the Center for Public Education. While that sounds like a lot, kids in India and China go to school about 25-30% longer, so parents and caregivers need to make sure their kids are getting the best education possible during those hours. Let's look at the best ways to help make sure that happens for your kids.

Top 10 Things Parents Can Do to Help Kids

​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, March 2 - Celery

Wednesday, March 4 - Opal Apple

(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: $118.00

Goal: $500

MARCH

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

11 - Title I Parent Input Meeting, 5:00 PM

11 - Parent University - Pokemon Night, 5:30 PM

16 - Professional Development - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

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

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