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Paw Prints Newsletter

February 10, 2025

The NJES Science Olympiad Team and Mrs. V's class with author, Heather Alexander, on World Read Aloud Day.

A Note from Administration

Dear NJES Families,

Thank you for your ongoing support in making North Jackson Elementary School a wonderful place for our students to learn and grow! We encourage all parents and guardians to get involved by joining our NJES Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). Our PTO plays a vital role in supporting our school’s mission and vision of providing a safe and supportive learning environment where every child thrives socially, emotionally, and academically as a lifelong learner in our diverse community. Your involvement makes a difference! Our next PTO meeting is this Tuesday, February the 11th at 3:00 PM in our Media Center. We would love to have you join us!

As we begin February, we are excited to recognize Black History Month at NJES! Throughout the month, our Media Center will feature engaging lessons and activities highlighting the contributions of influential African Americans. We encourage you to talk with your children about what they are learning and celebrate the rich history and achievements of African Americans together as a family.

Additionally, February is Severe Weather Preparedness Month in our state. To ensure our students and staff are prepared in the event of severe weather, we will be conducting a Severe Weather Drill on Wednesday, February 12th. These safety practices are important in helping our students know what to do in case of an emergency.

We also want to express our gratitude for your support of our NJES Read Bowl competition and for promoting early literacy at home. Our students are doing an amazing job, and we are so proud of their dedication to reading! We will continue celebrating our love for literacy on Friday, February 14th, with NJES Loves Reading Day! On this special day, guest readers will visit classrooms to share their love of reading and personal stories about how books have shaped their lives. We look forward to a wonderful day filled with stories, learning, and inspiration!

Thank you for your continued partnership and support of NJES. Together, we are making a positive impact on our students' success!

With appreciation,

Troy Johnson

Principal, North Jackson Elementary School

News & Updates

Upcoming Events

2/14- NJES Guest Readers Event
2/17 No School
2/26-28 Goodies with Grown Ups
2/28 Book Character Dress Up Day
3/13 AMPS Night

We are eagerly anticipating our Love of Reading event on Valentine's Day this year. To minimize distractions during the celebration, we kindly request that parents refrain from making deliveries on that day. Additionally, please note that balloons and any glass items are not permitted in classrooms or on buses. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter.

Families, please take a few minutes to complete our school climate survey. Thank you!

https://survey.gadoe.org/FM?sid=633F7275

Goodies with Grown Ups will be held from 1:45-2:15 on February 26, 27, and 28. Doors will open at 1:30. Students may invite one or two guests to visit. Preregistration is required at https://forms.gle/fiGsQnWQ2uxZ4jWA6

A baked good and lemonade will be served.

PreK, 3rd, 4th Grades Wednesday, 2/26

Kdg and 5th Grades Thursday, 2/27

1st and 2nd Grades Friday, 2/28

It is almost time for our annual Book Character Dress Up Day! Students are encouraged to come to school dressed as their favorite BOOK character to walk in our school parade. Awards will be given to the best boy and girl costumes in each grade. This is always a highlight as we close our the month of February and NJES Loves Reading!

We have a new club coming to NJES! FCA or Fellowship of Christian Athletes will be open to all 4th and 5th grade students. Our first club meeting will be on Thursday 2/27 in the media center at 6:40 a.m. before school. See Coach Butler or Mrs. Peevy for a permission form to sign up.

North Jackson Garden Club- 2nd through 5th grade students will have the opportunity to explore the wonders of gardening, sustainability, and agriculture. This hands-on program is designed to teach children about the importance of caring for the environment, growing their own food, and understanding how sustainable practices can positively impact our planet.

The Garden Club will meet on Mondays. Activities will include planting and maintaining a school garden, learning about sustainable agriculture practices, composting, and participating in fun gardening-related projects (which may include creating simple recipes with adult guidance).

The forms are in a pocket on the wall next to Mrs. Shettles’ door in the hallway. Please return any forms to Mrs. Shattles. The first meeting will be March 3rd.

North Jackson Elementary School and the Jackson County School System's 2025-26 Pre-K Lottery Registration opens on Sunday, Dec. 1. Registration for the lottery does not guarantee placement into the state-funded program. For more information and to apply online, visit www.jacksonschoolsga.org/prek.

PBIS

It is almost time for our third PBIS quarterly party! Students who have gone above and beyond to earn 25 dojo points will be allowed to participate in an ice cream party on March 6th. We are encouraging students to go above and beyond our behavioral expectations so they can earn dojo points which will allow then to take part in this event. If you would like to help with this event by scooping icecream and handing out ice cream toppings, please contact Sydney Neese at sydney.neese@jcss.us. We are looking forward to celebrating our students' positive behavior!

Family Engagement