News from the Nest
Weekly Updates from East Jackson Elementary School
Week of August 11
News from the Nest
Weekly Updates from East Jackson Elementary School
Week of August 11
Monday, August 11
We welcome lunch visitors starting today! See below for more info if you plan to join your child at lunch.
Tuesday, August 12
Fall Pictures (proofs will be sent home after picture day for purchase)
5th Grade Parent Camp Wahsega Parent Meeting - 6pm - Cafeteria
Wednesday, August 13
All Heart Moms - 7-7:30 - Media Center
PTSO - 7:30am - Media Center
Thursday, August 14
Friday, August 15
Eagle Spirit Day!
Eagle Youth Night at the home EJHS football game! Eastside 5th graders will be singing the national anthem.
We are so excited to welcome families into the building for your child's lunch. To keep things running smoothly for our classroom teachers, here are a couple of reminders. If you bring in outside food, please put that food in discreet bags and we ask you do not bring in soft drinks.
We have special seating for you and your child when you walk in the lunchroom. Please only bring your child to those seats and not your child's friends. Ask your child's teacher what time you should start cleaning up to be ready to leave on time. Lastly, we ask that you say your goodbyes at the lunchroom doors and not walk to the classroom. This will help your child get back and adjusted for the remainder of their day. We also ask that you do not check your child out, we have LOTS of learning left to do in the afternoon and we don't want them to miss out!
THIS Friday - Join us!!
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
Questions about morning or afternoon transportation, visit our county transportation website HERE.
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
The purple circle on our school map is the unbuckle zone. If you have a child that you need to help get unbuckled from a car seat, you can pull over here to get out of the flow of traffic. By doing this, our adults are able to quickly open the door and get your child inside so the car line can keep moving. Please also stay with the flow of traffic once you drop your child off.
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
Order your spirit wear today through School Window!