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A few reminders:!!• You should have received a note or email from your teacher to sign
up for conferences. You may also sign up at the below link:"
http://jackson.cr.k12.ia.us/our-school/online-conference-registration/"!• Next Monday, February 16 is a snow make-up day. It will be a
Day 1 and so will Tuesday, February 17.!!• The PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Supports) Team will
launch an application on Thursday seeking parents to participate on the PBIS committee. Please look over the application and see if you think you might be a good fit!!
!• The below Google doc invites you to volunteer for various
academic needs in the building. Specifically, there is a need for help in reading and math for kindergarten and math for 3rd graders."
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Y4dSWcxYvJsnDyxylSTWpJw4Wf8f48bDkS43nY6p2gs/viewform"
!• Valentine’s Day parties are on Friday, February 13. Please make
every effort to provide nutritional snacks for this event."!• Be sure to check each week’s Thursday Folders for the latest
exciting information and opportunities!
Gymnastics Volunteers Needed!!
We are in need of volunteers to spot/supervise students for the gymnastics unit in PE classes. During each class, students are put into small groups that move around to different stations, including the balance beam, vault, and parallel bars. In order for students to use the equipment, there needs to be volunteers to help spot and supervise each station. If we are able to have a volunteer at each station, it will ensure that the kids will have an opportunity to experience all of the equipment.
!Please take a minute and complete the Sign-up Genius located below or call Mrs. Skogman (558-2471) to volunteer. All grade levels are involved, so you have plenty of opportunities to help out. !http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0b4faea72ba0fc1-gymanstics
Volunteer Opportunities at Jackson
Many classrooms are looking for both short-term and long-term volunteers for the
spring semester for one-on-one and small group reading and math help.
Points to know: ● New to volunteering at Jackson? Breath, it’s easy! Your commitment is as much or as
little as you can give right now.
● Fast training to help you get started
● You don’t have to volunteer in your kid’s classrooms, sometimes it’s easier to help in
the classroom next door
Current Volunteer Needs (descriptions on following page): ● Kindergarten Reading (RAZ Kids) 10:15-11am (daily)
● Kindergarten Math 1:00-1:45 Reid (Day 2&3)
● 3rd Grade Math 315-3:40 (daily)
● K – 2 nd Grades Running Records (All Teachers) Times vary with volunteer schedules ● 3 rd – 5 th Grades Running Records (All Teachers) Times vary with volunteer schedules ● K – 5 th Grades Fluency Practice – Listening to students’ read and giving specific,
targeted feedback. Times vary depending on volunteer schedules
SIGN UP LINK
RAZ Kids Help in the computer lab with RAZ reading program
MATH OPPORTUNITIES Math Games: Training and practice is available through Jackson Elementary’s
Instructional Design Strategist, Allison Walter. Math volunteers will learn how to play a
variety of math games, focusing on learning addition, subtraction, multiplication, and
division. The games are designed to be engaging and meaningful. Math games, at any
grade level are used to increase automaticity, fluency, and accuracy.
RUNNING RECORD A running record allows an adult to assess a student's reading performance as she/he reads from a benchmark book. A running record form is supplied for adults to record
reading patterns of students’ oral reading. After completing a running record, an adult
assesses students’ comprehension of the benchmark text using comprehension
questions. Younger students are assessed more often than older students. Typically
the following schedule is preferred by teachers.
·∙ Early Emergent readers (Levels aa – C): every 2 to 4 weeks ·∙ Emergent readers (Levels D – J): every 4 to 6 weeks ·∙ Early fluent readers (Levels K – P): every 6 to 8 weeks ·∙ Fluent readers (Levels Q – Z): every 8 to 10 weeks Taking a running record takes practice. Training and practice is available through
Jackson Elementary’s Instructional Design Strategist, Allison Walter.
READING FLUENCY PRACTICE Reading fluency is essential. Providing fluency practice and support for our students is
critical. Academic studies reveal a strong correlation between reading fluency and
comprehension, as well as a strong correlation between reading fluency and students
overall reading ability. Many students need extra practice to become more fluent.
Volunteers are needed at school to listen to students read, offer specific feedback, and
model fluent reading. Allison Walter, Instructional Design Strategist at Jackson
Elementary, will work with any volunteers to learn how to encourage fluent reading as
well as offer positive, constructive feedback.
Healthy valentines ideas from a few of Jackson’s
student ambassadors
Learn More About AK
ATTENTION PARENTS: Stop in and visit an Alternative Kindergarten classroom on
Wednesday, March 11th
AK Locations and Times for Visits Feeder Schools
Coolidge Elementary – 11:00am-1:00pm 6225 1st Ave SW
Cleveland, Coolidge, Grant, Truman, Taylor, Hoover, Van Buren
Garfield Elementary -11:00am-1:00pm 1201 Maplewood Dr. NE
Arthur, Erskine, Garfield, Grant Wood, Johnson, Kenwood
Nixon Elementary -9:00am-11:00am 200 Nixon Drive in Hiawatha
Wright, Harrison, Hiawatha, Nixon, Viola Gibson, Pierce, Jackson, Madison
AK and Kindergarten registration will be on March 6, 2015 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
at the Educational Leadership and Support Center located at 2500 Edgewood Road N.W.
For questions contact the Guidance Counselor at one of these schools: Coolidge- Kristi Rummel (319) 558-2077 Garfield-Laurie Moody (319) 558-2145 Nixon-Denise Kinsella (319) 558-2230
ATTENTION PARENTS:Stop in and visit a Preschool classroom onWednesday, February 25th anytime between
11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.Preschool Locations
Cleveland Elementary2200 1st Ave NW
Jackson Elementary1300 38th St NW
Coolidge Elementary6225 1st Ave SW
Kenwood Elementary3700 E Ave NE
Grant Wood Elementary645 26th St SE
Taylor Elementary720 7th Ave SW
Harrison Elementary1310 11th St NW
Wright Elementary1524 Hollywood Blvd. NE
Hoover Elementary4141 Johnson Ave NW
Nixon Elementary 200 Nixon Drive in Hiawathawill be open on February 25th from 9:00am – 11:00am
Preschool registration will be onMarch 6, 2015 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
at the Educational Leadership and Support Center located at2500 Edgewood Road N.W.
For questions contact the Cedar Rapids Early Learning Office at 558-2549.
We are about $300 short of our goal. Keep sending them in, ask family, friends and coworkers to help out. Just keep them coming!
Bring them to school on or before March 1st
SCRIP
In an effort to save paper, we will be including the SCRIP order form in Thursday eFolders, where you can print off a SCRIP form to send in with your order. You
can always look at the SCRIP form and email Lori ([email protected]) or I
([email protected]) your order and we will process from there. You will still need to send in a check/cash with your child. As always, you can also refer to the www.SHOPWITHSCRIP.com web page for additional
cards not offered on our order form.
We are once again going to be exploring some online ordering/purchasing options. As the “Shop With SCRIP”
site changes, new ways of ordering have begun. We will keep you posted with these exciting changes.
To date, we have a profit of $1,300 for the IMC. Let’s keep that number climbing. Thank you for all of the orders so far this year. $3,000 in new books was just
purchased for the library using SCRIP funds earned last year. Watch for your child to bring one home.
You can print off the most current order form below.
ORDERS DUE BY 9:00 a.m. TUESDAY MORNING JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCRIP ORDER FORMJackson PTA Scrip/Cindy Becker
319-560-7385 1300 38th St. N.W Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52405
NAME: Date: PHONE #: Child's Name: Teacher's Name:Work #:
Vendor Profit Denomination Qty Total Vendor Profit Denomination Qty Total
Home Improvement and Home Repair Services Local RestaurantsHome Depot 4.0% $ 25.00 Buffalo Wild Wings 8.0% $ 10.00
4.0% $ 100.00 8.0% $ 25.00 Lowe's 4.0% $ 25.00 CoffeeSmiths 5.0% $ 5.00
4.0% $ 100.00 Culvers 5.0% $ 5.00 Menard's 3.0% $ 25.00 5.0% $ 10.00
3.0% $ 100.00 Dairy Queen Johnson Ave. 10.0% $ 5.00 Local Department and Specialty Stores Genghis Grill 10.0% $ 20.00
Elevate Salon and Spa 10.0% $ 10.00 Happy Joes Pizza 10.0% $ 10.00 (formally City Looks) 10.0% $ 25.00 Kathy's Pies 10.0% $ 20.00
10.0% $ 100.00 Papa Murphys Pizza 10.0% $ 10.00 Cost Cutters 15.0% $ 5.00 Pizza Ranch (NEW) 10.0% $ 10.00 Edge Salon & Spa (Linda Hunt) 10.0% $ 20.00 Roscoe's Pizza (on Edgewood) 10.0% $ 10.00 Sport Clips 15.0% $ 10.00 Local Grocery & Department Stores
Local Gas Stations Fareway 3.0% $ 25.00 BP 1.5% $ 50.00 3.0% $ 50.00 Casey's General Stores 2.5% $ 25.00 Target 2.0% $ 25.00
2.5% $ 50.00 2.0% $ 100.00 Conoco/Phillips 66 1.5% $ 25.00 Hawkeye/Sinclair 5.0% $ 50.00 Wal-Mart 2.5% $ 10.00
Local Entertainment 2.5% $ 25.00 Potters Obsession 10.0% $ 10.00 2.5% $ 100.00 Westdale Bowling 25.0% $ 10.00 2.5% $ 250.00
Hy-Vee Coupon Books 80.0% $ 10.00 Write Ins: www.shopwithscrip.com
Order Totals (Payment must accompany order form) Order Totals (Payment must accompany order form)Release Authorization Scrip Due Date and Pick Up Information
By signing and intialing below, I authorize Jackson to have the scrip sent home with my child. If you would like to pick up your scrip in the office, please intial the corresponding line. Office pick up will be available by noon on Fridays.
ORDER DUE: All orders must be turned in by Tuesday at 9:00am to the school office or the student's teacher. MAKES CHECK PAYABLE TO JACKSON PTA SCRIP!
To be Sent home with Child To be picked up in the office SCRIP Phone Number: 319-560-7385 or [email protected]: ______________ Initials: ____________
Signature of Parent/Guardian Date Scrip Pick Up: Order received by Tuesday 9am will be delivered or ready for pick up by Friday.
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Vendor Profit Denomination Qty Total Vendor Profit Denomination Qty Total
National Department and Speciality Stores National RestaurantsAmazon.com 4.0% $ 10.00 Applebee's 8.0% $ 25.00
4.0% $ 25.00 Arby's 8.0% $ 10.00 4.0% $ 100.00 Bruegger's 7.0% $ 10.00
Barnes & Noble 9.0% $ 10.00 Burger King 4.0% $ 10.00 9.0% $ 25.00 Chili's 9.0% $ 25.00 9.0% $ 100.00 Chipotle Mexican Grill 10.0% $ 10.00
Bath and Body Works 13.0% $ 10.00 Coldstone Creamery 8.0% $ 10.00 13.0% $ 25.00 Domino's Pizza 8.0% $ 10.00
Bed Bath and Beyond 7.0% $ 25.00 Dunkin Donuts 3.0% $ 10.00 Best Buy 3.0% $ 25.00 Fazoli's 7.0% $ 25.00
3.0% $ 100.00 Hardees 5.0% $ 10.00 Claire's 9.0% $ 10.00 IHOP 8.0% $ 25.00 CVS Pharmacy 6.0% $ 10.00 KFC 8.0% $ 5.00
6.0% $ 25.00 Little Caesar's Pizza 8.0% $ 20.00 Dicks 8.0% $ 25.00 Noodles and Company 8.0% $ 10.00
8.0% $ 100.00 Olive Garden/Red Lobster 9.0% $ 25.00 Gordman's 7.0% $ 25.00 Outback Steakhouse 8.0% $ 25.00 Great Clips 8.0% $ 25.00 HomeGoods 7.0% $ 25.00 Panera Bread 9.0% $ 10.00
7.0% $ 100.00 9.0% $ 25.00 I-Tunes 5.0% $ 15.00 Papa John's Pizza 8.0% $ 10.00
5.0% $ 25.00 PepperJax Grill 10.0% $ 25.00 JC Penney 5.0% $ 25.00 Pizza Hut 8.0% $ 5.00 Kohl's 4.0% $ 25.00 8.0% $ 10.00
4.0% $ 100.00 Red Robin 9.0% $ 25.00 Land's End 16.0% $ 25.00 Starbucks 7.0% $ 10.00 Michaels 4.0% $ 25.00 7.0% $ 25.00 Old Navy 9.0% $ 25.00 Toys R US 3.0% $ 20.00 Subway 3.0% $ 10.00 Walgreens 6.0% $ 25.00 3.0% $ 50.00
6.0% $ 100.00 Taco Bell 5.0% $ 10.00 Younkers 8.0% $ 25.00 Texas Roadhouse 10.0% $ 25.00
8.0% $ 100.00 Wendy's 4.0% $ 10.00 Order Totals (Payment must accompany order form) Order Totals (Payment must accompany order form)
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CRAZY HAT &
CRAZY HAIR DAY
FRIDAY FEBRUARY
20TH
Congratulations Jackson Elementary
You’ve earned a Crazy Hat & Crazy Hair Day
With the Hy-Vee Coupon Book Fundraiser
Wear your Craziest Hat or style your hair extra wild on Friday
Febrauary 20th to celebrate your success!
February
mismatched shoe Day
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 27th
Congratulations Jackson Elementary
You’ve earned a mismatched shoe Day
With the Hy-Vee Coupon Book Fundraiser
Wear mismatched shoes on
Friday Febrauary 27th
to celebrate your success!
JACKSON PTA FAQs What is the Jackson PTA?
The Jackson PTA is a non-profit group of parents and teachers. We work together to support Jackson Elementary by providing additional resources when needed. We also work together to try to build a strong sense of Jackson
school community.
What programs does the Jackson PTA support?
The Jackson PTA supports Jackson Elementary by supplying additional classroom needs like microphones. The PTA provides each teacher with $100 to spend on other classroom items. The Jackson PTA supports a school based
technology fund. We also support the IMC with additional books and supplies. The Jackson PTA funds classroom field trips. We sponsor the 5th Grade Recognition. The Jackson PTA provides funding for a week of volunteer
staffed after school enrichment programs during the spring. We support America Reads week. The Jackson PTA sponsors a book fair. We pay for a guest reader to visit the school. The Jackson PTA offers a Community Caring Fund to help Jackson families in need. The Jackson PTA also supports the staff by providing conference lunches
and by providing a staff appreciation celebration week.
How does the Jackson PTA build a sense of School Community?
The Jackson Elementary PTA helps build a sense of school community by organizing and funding fun events such as school movie night, swim night, the Halloween Hike, an ice skating event, a roller skating event, a night at the
Kernel’s, Breakfast with a Buddy, the Kindergarten breakfast and our Spring Carnival Event.
How does the Jackson PTA fund these programs?
The Jackson PTA funds these initiatives by having one large fundraiser in the fall and supplementing all programs by collecting box tops, collecting soup can labels, collecting Hy-Vee receipts, collecting pop tops, offering birthday
books, offering SCRIP purchases and offering Hy-Vee Coupon Books purchases.
How do I become a Jackson PTA Member? How do I volunteer?
Becoming a member is easy! Just fill out the form on the back of this flyer and pay your membership fee of $7 per person and $13 per couple. Turn in the paperwork to a PTA Officer at Supply Drop off. To volunteer please visit
the PTA Tables at Supply Drop Off or simply contact any PTA Officer listed below. Thank you!
Co-President Elect – Jennifer Borcherding [email protected] 651.5232 cell
Co-President Elect – Shawna Carolan [email protected]
Co-Vice President Elect – Amy Blomquist [email protected]
Co-Vice President Elect Tonya Meyers [email protected]
Treasurer – Melissa White [email protected]
Secretary – Cindy Becker [email protected]
Membership Chair – Becky Smith [email protected]
