#greatdayatsj - Week of Nov. 11-15

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The Eagle Express

News & Updates from

South Jackson Elementary School

Upcoming Events:

November 19th-SJES National Anthem at EJHS Basketball Game
November 20th- Holiday Feast for Pre-K, First, Third, Fifth
November 21st-Holiday Feast for-Kindergarten, Second, Fourth, Multiage

As we move through November, we want to take a moment to honor and thank our veterans. South Jackson is incredibly grateful for the courage, dedication, and sacrifices of those who have served in our armed forces. This Veterans Day, we celebrate and remember all who have protected our freedoms and values.

We are so proud of the hard work our students are putting into their learning adventures each day! Our classrooms are buzzing with activity and growth. Students are diving into informational writing, exploring the fascinating world of parasites, strengthening their skills in multi-digit multiplication and division, and learning about the diverse regions across the United States. Our young readers are also showing wonderful progress, becoming stronger and more engaged readers with every page. Each of these milestones represents a step forward in their academic journey, and we couldn’t be more excited to see their growth.

Thank you for your continued support and encouragement at home, helping to make South Jackson a vibrant and thriving community. Together, let’s keep the momentum going as we adventure through the school year!

We warmly welcome you to join your child for this year’s Holiday Meal Feast at South Jackson Elementary! It’s a wonderful opportunity to share a festive meal together and celebrate the holiday spirit with our school community.

Dates:

November 20: Pre-K, First, Third, Fifth
November 21: Kindergarten, Second, Fourth, Multiage

We hope you’ll join us for this special occasion and make lasting memories with your child!

RSVP using the QR code or this link: https://forms.gle/3mgcvEWGmsv1VJQg8. We look forward to seeing you!

Plan ahead and help make a Thanksgiving meal possible for a family within our Jackson County community! The Jackson County School System is once again sponsoring a Thanksgiving Food Drive. We are looking for donations of the following items to help feed a family of four this Thanksgiving. Donations will be accepted on Friday, Nov. 15 from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. at the Empower College and Career Center Gymnasium!

Attention, adventurers! Our Book Blast event starts next week where we will set off in search of treasure to build our students' home libraries. Follow the steps on the Treasure Map coming home next Tuesday to embark on an epic quest to earn exciting rewards and books.

Calling all amazing South Jackson families! We need YOU! Our PTO is looking for volunteers!

Let’s come together to make this season unforgettable for our students. If you’re interested in joining the fun and supporting our school, sign up today!

South Jackson 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.

Exciting things are happening at South Jackson Elementary! Our students are getting the unique opportunity to connect with bestselling children's book authors and illustrators through our BookBreak School Author Talk Series. This series brings incredible talent straight into our library and classrooms, inspiring young readers and sparking creativity!

How to scan a QR code

This is the easist way to scan a QR code.

Scan with your phone's camera:

Open your phone's camera app.
Point it at the QR code.
Tap the notification that appears to open the link.

If you're scrolling on your phone, you can take photo or screenshot and access the QR code from your photo gallery.

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How to scan a QR code from a photo on iOS devices

Apple devices make it easy to scan QR codes right from your photo gallery with the live dictation button. Here’s how to scan a QR code from photos on an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch:

1. Open the picture or screenshot in the Photos app.

2. Click the live text dictation button in the bottom right corner.

3. Click the QR code and open the link.

How to scan a QR code from the photo on Android devices

Not all Android devices have a built-in option to scan a QR code from photos, and built-in options may vary depending on your device. If your Android device has Google Lens or Google Assistant, you should be able to open a QR code from a screenshot easily.

How to scan a QR code from the Android gallery with Google Lens

1. Open the image the Gallery app

2. Select the photo of the QR code

3. Tap the share icon

4. Select Google Search Image to read the QR code using Google Lens.

Safety is our top priority during arrival and dismissal. Help everyone stay on time and out of harms way by following our trusty eagle timeline and car rider protocols. Staff will be on hand at the front of the school everyday from 7:00-7:35 and 2:35-2:55 to ensure student safety.

Did you know we have our own Little Free Library? Located in the back parking lot near the trail entrance, this tiny library is filled with books waiting to be discovered. Feel free to stop by to take a book or leave a children's book for others to borrow; let's keep SJ Eagles reading!

Looking for some family fun? Head over to the Nicholson Library for exciting events!

And remember, grab great books while you're there. Every Jackson County student has a library card, the PLAY Card—just use your lunch number!

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Here Comes The Bus for the Jackson County School System is now live! Here Comes The Bus allows for families and students to track the location of their school bus. The app will notify families of morning and afternoon arrival, and is a great transportation enhancement. Please note the app may take 24-48 hours to update. If after a problem with the application arises following the update window, please contact the JCSS Transportation Department via email at transportation@jcss.us. #SuccessatJCSS #AllAroundExcellence

Scan the QR code below for the SJ Road List.

Infinite Campus

All families should set up an Infinite Campus Parent Portal Account. Click HERE to set up your child's account. This account allows you to receive important school messages through the Parent Square app. If you have trouble with this process, email Mrs. Embry at angie.embry@jcss.us After a parent portal account has been activated, please allow 24 hours for the information to sync with the Parent Square app to be able to message teachers. If you are unable to use Parent Square at any time, please send your child's teacher an email.

Every day is a great day at SJ!

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