A few reminders:!!• Report cards will be coming home today - call the office if

you didn’t get one.!

!• Friday, June 5 is the last day of school!

• Field Day Activities in the morning!

• 1:30 Early Dismissal!

• Remember to claim all items in the lost & found - all unclaimed items will be donated to charity!

!• You can order school supplies & reams of paper now for the

fall - see separate flyers for more details!

!• SCRIP orders are completed for the school year however,

there are plenty of various denominations of cards available in the “grab-n-go” bag in the office. This is great for over the summer purchases.!

!• Have a great summer!

FRIDAY JUNE 5 JACKSON FIELD DAY

Come join us on Friday, June 5 from 9-11:30 for our annual Jackson Field Day! Parents and volunteers are needed to supervise activities such as kickball, frisbee golf, soccer, 4 square, etc. Many parents are needed to make sure the kids are organized, safe, and having FUN! Please feel free to sign up for 1 or more slots.

9-10am Kindergarten – 2nd grade

10:05-11:05 am 3rd – 5th grade

www.SignUpGenius.com/go/20F0B45ABA622A20-jackson

Questions? Contact Amy Bower abower76@hotmail.com

School supplies will be available at

Meet the Teacher

For questions, please contact

Amy Blomquist 319-447-2608

JACKSON ELEMENTARY 2015-2016 SCHOOL SUPPLY ORDER FORM

Grade Level 2015-2016

Qty Cost Each

Total

K Boy $28.33

K Girl $26.17

1st $38.88

2nd $43.25

3rd Boys $38.03

3rd Girls $36.03

4th $51.86

5th $44.80

*REAM OF COPY PAPER $6.31

K-2ND AUTISM/ASPERGERS $55.49

3-5TH AUTISM/ASPERGERS $53.11

Grand Total $

JAC139

Order by returning this order form along with your payment

by: JUNE 16, 2015.

Make Checks Payable to: Jackson PTA

Order Securely Online ORDER DEADLINE IS JUNE 16TH!

1. Go to www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks

(sales tax added at checkout)

2. Enter the school ID: JAC139 3. Follow the directions to complete your order.

4. Keep your online confirmation as your receipt.

OR

Parent’s  Name Telephone #

Student’s  Name Grade in 2015-2016

Student’s  Name Grade in 2015-2016

Student’s  Name Grade in 2015-2016

Email Address

Supply Packs include all of the materials requested by each grade level

with the exception of: Backpacks, Rest towel (K), sock for erasing (1,4),

change needed for K-2 Autism/Aspergers

*ALL Grade levels are required to provide 2 reams of copy paper.

These are not included in your school supply pack but can be ordered

separately.

Don’t want to haul in paper to school this year? Order it now!! It will be delivered directly to the

school!This is heavy!

We are able to purchase paper from the District at a lower price than most retail. It will be delivered directly to the school, just like the EPI School Supply packs. The cost is $3 per ream. (2 reams requested per student) If you are paying by check to EPI, you can include the paper cost and write one check. If you choose to order your EPI pack online, you will need to write a separate check to the PTA. **You can still order paper and not participate in the EPI packs if you choose – if you have multiple students, you may also write one check. Student(s)______________ Grade(s)________ ______________ ________ ______________ ________

# Reams of Paper_________ x $3.00 each =_____________

(Checks should be made out to “Jackson PTA”) deadline: June 16 For questions, please contact Amy Blomquist 319-447-2608 !

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CONGRATULATIONS Jackson Elementary

Learning Garden

2015 Grant Winner Lowe’s  is  proud  to  support  your  school’s  project.  Lowe’s Toolbox for Education

awards you a grant of:

$3,580.00

For Immediate Release Jackson Learning Garden [May 5], [2015] Jackson Elementary

JACKSON ELEMENTARY RECEIVES  LOWE’S  TOOLBOX FOR EDUCATION GRANT FOR

JACKSON LEARNING GARDEN $3580.00 will provide funding for Jackson Learning Garden

Cedar Rapids, IA – The Lowe’s  Charitable  and  Educational  Foundation  has  awarded  a  $3580 Lowe’s  Toolbox for Education® grant to Jackson Elementary in Cedar Rapids for creation and addition of an outdoor learning garden. Jackson Elementary is one of 545 schools across the United States to be awarded a Lowe’s  Toolbox  for Education grant this spring for improvement projects. The outdoor learning garden will give students a hands on approach to learning about nutrition and growing food. The Jackson Garden Committee is currently working with the kindergarten and first grade classrooms to align classroom curriculum with the garden schedule. The grant project will include a fence, benches, paths, tools, greenhouse, and cold frames to support the existing garden which was created in the fall of 2014. The project is scheduled to be completed in fall 2015. “The Lowe’s Toolbox for Education program delivers on Lowe’s commitment to improve the educational environment for students across the country,” said Maureen Ausura, chairwoman of the Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation. “We're honored to work with Jackson Elementary to support the needs of our local students, teachers and families.” Since  its  inception  in  2006,  Lowe’s  Toolbox for Education has provided nearly $45 million in grants to more than 10,000 schools, benefiting more than 6 million schoolchildren. Grants are available to K-12 public schools in the United States for a wide range of improvement projects. Schools may be eligible to receive Toolbox grants up to $100,000. Parent groups and educators can apply by visiting ToolboxForEducation.com. The fall cycle will open Aug. 3, 2015. To view a full list of projects by state, visit ToolboxForEducation.com/winners. Select the spring 2015 winners tab, which will list the school and the  supporting  Lowe’s  store  available for assistance. Since  1957,  the  Lowe’s  Charitable  and  Educational  Foundation  has  helped  improve  communities  across North America through financial contributions and support for employee volunteerism. About  Lowe’s  in  the  Community   Lowe’s,  a  FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company, has a 50-year legacy of supporting the communities it serves through programs that focus on K-12 public education and community improvement projects. Since 2007,  Lowe’s  and  the  Lowe’s  Charitable  and  Educational  Foundation together have contributed more than $225 million to these efforts, and for more than two decades Lowe’s  Heroes employee volunteers have donated their time to make our communities better places to live. To learn more, visit Lowes.com/SocialResponsibility and LowesInTheCommunity.tumblr.com.

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2015/2016 JACKSON ELEMENTARY PTA BOARD

Your Co-Presidents, Secretary and Membership Chair

have been voted in for the 2015/2016 school year.

Please extend congratulations to:

Co-President Julie McMahon

Co-President Emmaly Renshaw

Secretary Cindy Becker

Membership Chair Becky Smith

Treasurer Melissa White

Thank you for volunteering your time and talent to help

make next year wonderful!

Two Co-Vice President positions are still open. Please

contact jacksonjetspta@gmail.com if you are interested.

Thank you!

2015 2016 PTA PROGRAM AND EVENT COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Please take a moment to congratulate and thank the 2015/2016 PTA Program and Event Committee Chairs. These people have generously committed their time and talent to help Jackson be great next year!

PROGRAMS

Birthday Books Shawna Carolan

Box Tops Shawna Carolan

Hy-Vee Receipts Shawna Carolan

Labels for Learning Shawna Carolan

Learning Garden Julie McMahon & Emmaly Renshaw

School Supplies Amy Blomquist

SCRIP Cindy Becky and Lori Weber

Spirit Wear Amy Blomquist

Square 1 Art Carrie Bryner

EVENTS

August Boo-Hoo Breakfast Amy Blomquist and Becky Smith

September Outdoor Movie Night Becky Smith

October America Reads Celebration Kaci Maire and Connie Stusak

October Halloween Event Amy Blomquist and Lori Weber

November Conference Meals Jennifer Musiol

January Jackson Ice Skating Emmaly Renshaw

February/March Swim Night Amy Blomquist

March Conference Meals Jennifer Musiol

April Enrichment Emmaly Renshaw

May Spring Carnival Becky Smith

May/June Kernel’s Night Lori Weber

The Jackson PTA is still seeking leadership for the Fall Fundraiser, Breakfast with a Buddy and Staff Appreciation. Please contact jacksonjetspta@gmail.com if you are interested in providing leadership for these events.

Also please contact jacksonjetspta@gmail.com if you are interested in helping with any of the 2015/2016 events. Thank you!

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JAM School ProgramSchool Year 2014-15 Issue 30

Gardening connects kids to nature, encourages kids to eat what they grow, getskids away from technology and it's activity.

Feature Story

Turn Summer Healthier (forward this email to parents)

A recent survey shows kids are less active, have inconsistent sleep patterns andovereat during the "lazy" days of summer....all of which cause weight gain. And thisweight gain contributes to health risks. National experts encourage parents to:

Shop for and cook healthy meals togetherTake long family walks after dinner.Look for free or low-cost programs that can provide daily routines for children.Start with the Y, local parks and recreation departments and ask around to see iffriends or neighbors need help walking or caring for animals.Give kids chores or responsibilities around the house. Encourage kids to plan neighborhood activities such as kickball, hide-and-go-

seek, etc.Help kids start a garden, inside or out. It's educational, teaches responsibility,and kids love to eat what they grow.Limit sweets! Keep them out of the house or make rules around consumption.

The week before school resumes, get kids back on the school clock so they aren't strugglingwith the adjustment and to assist teachers in a smoother jumpstart to the school year.

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A Big THANK YOU Like you we break for summer. This will be our last communication to you until weresume in August.

But first: We would like to thank you for all that you do for kids, parents, yourcommunity, your school, your district and all the lives you influence. You areappreciated, admired and respected.

We wish you a wonderful summer break and hope that you take time to care for YOUand make your health your priority. Your health is your #1 asset and without it wedon't get the best you.

Have a great summer!

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