News from the Nest
Weekly Updates from East Jackson Elementary School
Week of August 3, 2026
News from the Nest
Weekly Updates from East Jackson Elementary School
Week of August 3, 2026
Monday, August 3
Morning Drop-off Hug & Go Style
Tuesday, August 4
Wednesday, August 5
Thursday, August 6
Student Leadership (3:45)
Friday, August 7
Lego League forms due TODAY
Starting Monday, August 3rd, morning drop off will be hug and go style in the car line! Parents are asked not to walk their child inside. We promise to have LOTS of staff members and student leaders to help as your child enters the building. Help us by being prepared in the drop off line and please be patient as we work through the first week of drop-offs.
*Please note the purple circle indicates a safe space to pull aside and get your little one unbuckled from their car seat. This will allow traffic to flow smoothly once you pull up to drop off with our staff.
We are excited to offer birthday shout-outs on our 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 form 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.
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
Need help with Parent Square or Infinite Campus? Contact Ashley Wheeler (awheeler@jcss.us) for help. Once you are connected in Parent Square, you will have the ability to direct message your child's teacher(s) at anytime this year!