News from the Nest
Weekly Updates from East Jackson Elementary School
Week of August 4 Edition
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What's Happening This Week?
What's Happening This Week?
Monday, August 4
Normal "hug and go" drop off at car riders. We ask that parents allow our staff to walk students in starting today. We will have LOTS of hands on deck ready to help our students! Thank you for helping your child make a smooth transition to the school year!
No lunch visitors this week while we get back in a routine. Lunch visitors can start coming in on Monday, August 11.
Tuesday, August 5
Wednesday, August 6
Thursday, August 7
Student Leadership (3:45)
Eagle Spirit Day! EJHS Jamboree @Monroe Area vs. Monroe&JacksonCounty
Friday, August 8
Morning Car Rider Drop-off Chick-fil-A; $5 cash
Parent Square
Parent Square
Summer Reading Logs
Summer Reading Logs
Turn in those summer reading logs to Mrs. Wheeler by Friday, August 8.
Happy Birthday to You...
Happy Birthday to You...
We are excited to offer birthday shout-outs on our new LED sign for $5. Use THIS LINK to sign up. This form must be completed and the payment on School Window must be paid at least 1 week prior to their birthday. You can submit 1 photo to go with their birthday message. All funds will go towards faculty & staff appreciation.
Transportation Reminders
Bus Rider Info 🚍
Bus Rider Info 🚍
Questions about morning or afternoon transportation, visit our county transportation website HERE.
Afternoon Car Rider Info 🚗
Afternoon Car Rider Info 🚗
Still in need of a car tag for afternoon pickup? If you haven't filled out the car rider form yet, there is still time to sign up! LINK TO FORM
Getting Involved!
Attendance
Regular and punctual attendance is essential if students are to receive the maximum benefits from our instructional program. We love seeing your children at school, so please make an effort to be here ALL DAY, EVERY DAY! Our instructional day begins at 7:40 A.M. Any students who arrive after that time need to be accompanied to the office and signed in by a parent or guardian. School dismisses at 2:35 P.M.
Summer Reading Challenge
Returning families, we hope your students have enjoyed participating in our JCSS Summer Reading Challenge. Turn in your completed forms to the media center or your teacher will deliver them for you. Students who participated in the summer reading challenge will have a fun prize very soon!
JCSS Student Handbook
Click HERE to view the JCSS Student Handbook.
Meal Service
Visit Linq Connect to add money to your child's meal accounts or to complete the online application to for free or reduced-price meals.
At full price for the 2025-26 School Year:
Breakfast costs $1.50 in the elementary schools and $1.75 in the middle and high schools.
Lunch costs $2.25 in the elementary schools and $2.75 in the middle and high schools.
Adults can eat with their children at $3.00 for breakfast or $5.00 for lunch
Support our EJHS eagles this fall
Support our EJHS eagles this fall
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