News from the Nest
Weekly Updates from East Jackson Elementary School
Week of March 2, 2026
News from the Nest
Weekly Updates from East Jackson Elementary School
Week of March 2, 2026
Monday, March 2
Science Olympiad (4:00)
Team Up & Read! Wear a jersey or eagle spirit wear.
Tuesday, March 3
Books Make Us Bright! Wear your brightest colors.
Lego League (3:45)
Fit Club Group 2 (3:45)
Wednesday, March 4
Reading Jogs the Mind! Wear your workout gear.
Thursday, March 5
We are Hidden in the Pages! Wear camo or green.
Student Leadership (3:45)
Friday, March 6
We are TOE-tally Wild About Books! Wear silly socks.
Chick-fil-A in the morning car line $5
Author Nick Mask visits EJES again with his main character, Waffles the Cat. If you would like to purchase any of his books, cash is due to Mrs. Wheeler by next Monday.
Mark your calendars for March 21st!
It's time for NEON NIGHT! Friends far and wide... please consider signing up for this fun 5K Run/Walk for literacy! We have a virtual option, so if you're not in the Jackson County/Athens Area and can't participate in person, you can still support us from WHEREVER YOU ARE!!
This year our Beta sponsored Neon Night 5K and Fun Run will benefit the Ferst Readers of Jackson County program. Ferst Readers gives free books monthly to all participants, birth - 5 years old. We are happy to partner with them going forward so that our GLOW RUN will have a lasting impact on the literacy rate of our Jackson County kids!
See the sign up page for all the info you need!
Sponsored by Classic Race Services & The Black Bag Race Series
Link for registration: https://runsignup.com/.../BETANeonNight5Kand1MileFunRun
We are thrilled to announce all JCSS schools are adopting the Raptor Safe mobile application as part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing school safety, while streamlining visitor management check-in at our schools. The Raptor Safe app builds upon existing visitor procedures, offering a more convenient and secure check-in process for visitors.
What is the Raptor Safe App? The Raptor Safe app offers a convenient and secure way for visitors to manage and verify their identity before arriving at a school. With the Raptor Passport feature, visitors can pre-verify their identity, allowing for a seamless sign-in process when they arrive on campus.
How Does It Work? When visiting a school, visitors can use their secure QR code generated by the app to expedite the check-in process. QR codes automatically regenerate every 5 minutes to ensure security and prevent misuse.
Getting Started Click Here to access the Raptor Safe Set Up Guide
Have questions? Email Safety and Security Supervisor Jason Kent via email at sjkent@jcss.us
We are excited to offer birthday shout-outs on our new LED sign for $5. Birthday shout-outs will run during the school year only from Friday to Friday. For summer birthdays, feel free to fill out the forms and pay for a 1/2 birthday sign.
STEP 1: Use THIS LINK to sign up. This form must be completed at least 1 week prior to their birthday. On the form, you can submit 1 photo.
STEP 2: Use THIS LINK to pay.
Your birthday message will not be scheduled unless both the form and payment have been completed.* All funds will go towards faculty & staff appreciation.