Jaguar Journal
Week of September 14th
Mark Your Calendar With These Important Dates
September 13-19: Arts in Education Week
September 14: Big Kahuna
September 15-October 15: Hispanic Heritage Month
September 24: Second Cup of Coffee with the Principal
September 25: Picture Day
September 26: Saturday School 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
September 28: Open House./Title I Presentation
September 30: PTO Happy Birthday Jenkins - Back to School Dance
October 1: Chick-Fil-A Day
Hello, Jaguar Family:
We made it through our Beginning-of-Year testing! BOY assessment results should be sent home by your child’s teacher. Progress reports were also sent home on Friday. Please review these results with your Jaguar, celebrate their progress, and identify areas for continued growth.
Thank you to all our families who brought their Jaguars to our first Saturday Boot Camp! Our students enjoyed learning through games, activities, and engaging challenges designed to reinforce essential skills and close learning gaps. We also extend a huge thank-you to our dedicated teachers who gave their time to educate and support our students.
📅 Please mark your calendars for our next Saturday Boot Camp on September 26, at the same time and place. We hope to see even more Jaguars there!
Thank you to everyone who attended AR Spirit Night and supported our school and PTO fundraiser. Your continued support makes a meaningful difference for our students and campus.
This past week, we also observed Patriot Day: A Day of Remembrance for September 11. We honored the lives lost, the courageous first responders, and the families who continue to carry the impact of that tragic day. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to anyone in our Jaguar community who lost a loved one.
This week, we are recognizing Youth Mental Health Awareness Week. Students and staff are invited to participate in the designated dress-up days listed in the flyer below.
We are also celebrating Arts in Education Week! Students will participate in special arts experiences during their art classes as we recognize the importance of creativity and artistic expression in education.
Finally, our Big Kahuna Fundraiser kicks off this week! Please be on the lookout for information about how your family can participate and help support student activities, celebrations, field trips, and educational experiences at Jenkins Elementary.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Together, we are helping every Jaguar grow, succeed, and move closer to our goal of an A by May! ❤️🖤🤍
DESDE EL ESCRITORIO DE LA DIRECTORA
❤️🖤 ¡Hola, Familias Jaguar! 🖤❤️
🐾 Actualizaciones para la Familia Jaguar 🐾
¡Familia Jaguar, hemos finalizado nuestras evaluaciones de principio de año! Los resultados de las evaluaciones BOY serán enviados a casa por el maestro de su hijo. Los informes de progreso también fueron enviados a casa el viernes. Por favor, revisen estos resultados con su Jaguar, celebren su progreso e identifiquen las áreas en las que necesita continuar mejorando.
¡Gracias a todas las familias que trajeron a sus Jaguares a nuestro primer Campamento Académico del Sábado! Nuestros estudiantes disfrutaron aprendiendo mediante juegos, actividades y desafíos interesantes diseñados para reforzar habilidades esenciales y cerrar las brechas de aprendizaje. También agradecemos enormemente a nuestros dedicados maestros, quienes ofrecieron su tiempo para enseñar y apoyar a nuestros estudiantes.
📅 Por favor, marquen sus calendarios para nuestro próximo Campamento Académico del Sábado, el 26 de septiembre, en el mismo horario y lugar. ¡Esperamos ver a más Jaguares participando!
Gracias a todos los que asistieron a nuestra Noche de Espíritu Escolar en AR y apoyaron la recaudación de fondos de nuestra escuela y del PTO. Su apoyo continuo hace una diferencia significativa para nuestros estudiantes y nuestra escuela.
La semana pasada también conmemoramos el Día de los Patriotas: Día de Conmemoración del 11 de septiembre. Honramos las vidas perdidas, a los valientes socorristas y a las familias que continúan enfrentando el impacto de aquel trágico día. Extendemos nuestras más sinceras condolencias a cualquier miembro de nuestra comunidad Jaguar que haya perdido a un ser querido.
Esta semana reconoceremos la Semana de Concientización sobre la Salud Mental de los Jóvenes. Invitamos a los estudiantes y al personal a participar en los días temáticos de vestimenta que aparecen en el folleto a continuación.
¡También celebraremos la Semana de las Artes en la Educación! Los estudiantes participarán en experiencias artísticas especiales durante sus clases de Arte mientras reconocemos la importancia de la creatividad y la expresión artística en la educación.
Finalmente, ¡nuestra Recaudación de Fondos Big Kahuna comienza esta semana! Estén atentos a la información sobre cómo su familia puede participar y ayudar a apoyar las actividades estudiantiles, celebraciones, excursiones y experiencias educativas en la Escuela Primaria Jenkins.
Gracias por su colaboración y apoyo continuos. Juntos, estamos ayudando a que cada Jaguar crezca, alcance el éxito y se acerque a nuestra meta de obtener una ¡A para mayo! ❤️🖤🤍
The Counselor’s Corner
Can you believe we have been back in school for 23 days already? Starting a new school year can bring a mix of emotions, including excitement, anxiety, sadness, and happiness. Adjusting to changing friendships, getting your brain back into “learning mode,” and balancing school with other responsibilities are just a few of the things that can make the beginning of a new school year stressful.
If your child has not quite gotten back into the school groove yet, that’s okay! Every child adjusts at their own pace.
Here are a few helpful tips to support your child:
Normalize their feelings. Remind your child that feeling nervous, worried, or stressed about a new grade, a new school, or a new environment is completely normal. You can also share a story about your own experiences starting a new school year to let them know they are not alone.
Ask open-ended questions. Ask your child what they are excited about or worried about, and spend more time listening than talking. Instead of simply asking, “How was your day?” try questions such as, “What was the best part of your day?” or “What made you smile today?”
Create a connection during the school day. For younger children, consider placing a small comforting item in their lunchbox, such as a handwritten note, a family photo, or a matching bracelet. These small reminders can help children feel connected to home while they are at school. Older children may appreciate these gestures as well!
Allow time to unwind after school. Give your child some quiet downtime after school to rest and decompress before jumping into homework, extracurricular activities, or other responsibilities. Just as adults may need a little time to unwind after a hectic day at work, children need time to transition from the demands of the school day to their home environment.
Become familiar with the school environment. Visit the campus and meet your child’s teachers and school counselor in person. Becoming familiar with the school and the people who support them can help your child feel more comfortable and develop a positive mental picture of their classroom and school experience.
Share your child’s unique needs. Communicate proactively with your child’s teachers and school staff about previous challenges, learning needs, or accommodations, including those outlined in an IEP or 504 Plan. Sharing this information early helps ensure your child receives consistent, appropriate support from the start of the school year.
❤️ A Message from the Counselor
As we continue this school year together, please remember that your child does not have to have everything figured out right away—and neither do you! Adjusting to a new school year takes time, patience, and plenty of grace.
There will be good days, challenging days, and days when your child simply needs a little extra encouragement. Celebrate the small victories, listen when they need to talk, and remind them that they are capable of more than they may realize.
As your school counselor, I am here to support your child and your family throughout the school year. Please do not hesitate to reach out when you have questions, concerns, or simply need someone to help you navigate a challenging moment.
We are in this together! Here’s to a wonderful school year filled with growth, learning, and many reasons to smile. 💙
— Ms. Moss
🌟 JES is on our way to an A by May! Our teachers are actively monitoring students as they work, providing immediate feedback, and huddling together to learn and strengthen their instructional practices. Meanwhile, our fifth-grade students are celebrating their academic success with well-earned slushies! 🐆📚🥤
🐾 Students are turning and talking in classrooms throughout Jenkins Elementary, sharing what they are learning as they work together to master new concepts. Check out our Jaguars learning in action! ❤️🖤🤍
2ND GRADE MR. LONDONO'S CLASS IS ENGAGED IN MATH
THIS SECOND GRADER WAS LEADER OF THE DAY IN MATH SPRINTS
MS. WILLIAMS IS MAKING HER LAPS AS STUDENTS WORK
3RD GRADE MS. LETT IS MAKING HER LAPS AS STUDENTS COMPLETE THEIR DO NOW
4TH GRADE STUDENTS ARE TURNING AND TALKING
4TH GRADE MS. PRYOR IS TEACHING WITH HER HAIR ON FIRE!
1ST GRADE MS. PHILLIPS IS MONITORING HER STUDENTS AS THEY WORK
GO MS. WHALON AND HER KINDER STUDENTS
MATH TEACHERS ARE LEARNERS TOO!
ELAR AND SCIENCE TEACHERS ARE REVIEWING EFFECTIVE WRITING PRACTICES
Picture Day is Coming!
JOIN THE WALKING CLUB!
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JOIN THE PTO!
SIGN UP FOR CAR RIDER DUTY!
Safety is our priority! ‘No Badge, No Ride’ policy starts September 14
A partir del 14 de septiembre, todos los estudiantes de Spring ISD deberán portar su identificación para abordar el autobús.
Starting Sept. 14, all Spring ISD students will be required to wear their ID badge to board the bus.
Download the Smart Tag app to track your child’s bus ride in real time.
Remember: No Badge, No Ride.
For more information, visit www.springisd.org/o/sisd/page/smart-tag
¡La seguridad es nuestra prioridad! La política “Sin identificación, no hay transporte” comienza el 14 de septiembre
A partir del 14 de septiembre, todos los estudiantes de Spring ISD deberán portar su identificación para abordar el autobús.
Descargue la aplicación Smart Tag para seguir en tiempo real el recorrido de su hijo en el autobús.
Recuerde: Sin identificación, no hay transporte.
Para más información, visite www.springisd.org/o/sisd/page/smart-tag
Parents,
The state of Texas has a mandatory Attendance Requirement of 90%. Please know that under the Compulsory Attendance Law, all students must be in attendance at least 90% of the time they've been enrolled in a public school. In order to receive credit for a final grade for a class, a student is required to attend class 90 percent of the days a class is offered regardless of whether the student's absences are excused [see FEA] or unexcused.
Failure to attend at least 90% of the time may result in the student being retained in the current grade level.
Students arriving at school after 8:06 am will be counted tardy.
Early release cut-off time is 2:00 p.m., except in cases of emergency.
Counselor: Velma Moss
Email: vmoss@springisd.org
Campus Academic Specialist: Rushonda Cropper
Email: rcropper@springisd.org
Student Support Specialist: Anna Tomlin
Email: atomlin@springisd.org
SIMS Clerk: Shelia Jackson
Email: sjacks6@springisd.org
Receptionist: Alexandra Garcia
Attendance Clerk: Rozaura Vega
Email: rvega1@springisd.org