Jag Parent Updated News

Opportunities for families and the community to collaborate in developing the leaders of tomorrow. Our upcoming focus is on cafeteria routines and procedures. We aim to create an environment where students have the opportunity to socialize and build relationships with their peers, while also ensuring their nutritional needs are met to support successful learning. We invite you to assist us in reviewing campus expectations and understanding what a positive lunchtime experience looks and sounds like for everyone.

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🎉 PTA Membership Drive – We’re Halfway There!

Thank you to everyone who has joined the PTA so far! Halfway through our drive, we’re just over 60% of last year’s total and would love to reach or surpass our goal.

• Popsicle Party Standings: 5th grade is still holding onto the lead, but they aren’t out of reach yet! The grade level with the highest participation wins popsicles for the whole grade.

• Cost: $15 single-adult | $22 two-adults

• Commitment: Joining does not mean you need to attend meetings or volunteer at school—it simply supports the work of the PTA to help every child at Jackson!

Help your child's class take the lead—Join the Jackson PTA Today!

💻 Are You Tech Savvy? We Need Your Help!

Good with websites, coding, or graphic design? Our PTA website needs a little extra love! If you’d like to make a difference and stay in the loop with everything happening at Jackson, we’d love your help. Reach out to us at president@jacksonpta.com.

👕 Support Jackson AVID – T-Shirts On Sale!

Show your school spirit and support the AVID program at Jackson! Pre-orders are now open for official AVID t-shirts. Students and staff are encouraged to wear their shirts on AVID Wednesdays!

• Price: $17 each

• Order Online: jacksonpta.com/store

🗓️ Looking Ahead & Upcoming Events

• Drama Kids Has Started!
  Tuesdays | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (At Jackson)
  It’s not too late to register! Space is still available for after-school drama classes. Reserve your child’s spot online today. If your child will be attending PASAR, they can go to Drama Kids and then be dismissed to PASAR on Tuesdays.

• Fall STEAM Night – Mark Your Calendars!
  Thursday, October 8th
  Join us for a fun-filled evening featuring a fossil exhibit, hands-on activities from the Plano Public Library, snow cones, and more! Stay tuned for additional details coming soon.

🤝 Ways to Support Jackson Elementary

• Jackson Jamboree Business Partnership Program
  Do you own a business or make charitable donation decisions for your company? Partner with us! Donations are fully tax-deductible, and we would love to feature your business on our social media and website. Check our website or email fundraising@jacksonpta.com to get involved.

• Mabel’s Labels Fundraiser
  Keep jackets and water bottles out of the Lost & Found while supporting Jackson! Order customized labels online and they ship straight to your door. Visit mabelslabels.com/fundraising/support and select Jackson Elementary PTA (Plano).

📬 Questions, Feedback, or Ideas?

As always, your support is so appreciated! If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please feel free to reach out anytime at president@jacksonpta.com.

Purchase a shirt and join the PTA at https://www.jacksonpta.com/store

**Annual submission is required**

2026–2027 Federal Meal Program Applications are now open! Apply now for free and reduced meal price benefits

https://www.schoolcafe.com/pisd

**All volunteer opportunities will be based on voly approval.**

We greatly appreciate your willingness to invest your time and efforts into supporting Jackson students, families and staff.

Please visit plano.voly.org to create a volunteer account and begin this process. These items will need to be completed by volunteers each school year.