The Eagle Express
News & Updates from
South Jackson Elementary School
What's Happening This Week?
Monday, October 9
Tuesday, October 10
Wednesday, October 11
Virtual Author Visit, Kate DiCamillo, author of The Tale of Despereaux
Thursday, October 12
Fall Break-Student and Staff Holiday
Friday, October 13
Fall Break-Student and Staff Holiday
All students must be accompanied by an adult at all middle and high school sporting events.
Upcoming:
10/12, 10/13, and 10/16 Student/Teacher Fall Holiday
10/17-10/20 STEAM Bus
10/20-10/30 Parent Teacher Conferences
10/17 Virtual Author Visit, Dan Santat, author of The Adventures of Beekle
10/26 Eastside Fall Festival at EJCHS 5:00-7:30
Technology Competition Projects due 8:00 AM November 3rd
The Jackson County School System is teaming up with the Atlanta Hawks for a Night Out With The Hawks on Saturday, January 13, 2024! The Hawks will host the Washington Wizards! Discounted tickets are available, and each ticket comes with a $10 concession stand credit. A portion of each ticket sale goes back to our school system! Tickets will sell quickly, so buy online today by visiting www.jacksonschoolsga.org/hawks. #SuccessatJCSS
This is an exciting technology competition designed especially for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders. It's a fantastic opportunity for young tech enthusiasts to showcase their creativity and problem-solving skills. There are over 14 categories, so there's something for everyone! Projects can be completed independently or with a partner; students may work on the projects at school or at home; and submissions will be judged on the basis of creativity, technical skill and the criteria listed on the rubric for each category.
So, if you're a tech-savvy 3rd, 4th, or 5th grader with a passion for all things digital, get ready to take on the challenge and show the world what you can create with technology!
Start your journey here with an overview of JCSS's Website: Website with District Information
SJES Technology Competition
What is the technology competition? video
What exactly are the requirements for each category? Categories and Descriptors
How do I know my project is ready for the competition? Scoring Rubric
What will the judges look for in my project? Judging Supplement
Projects are due by 8:00 AM November 3rd.
BookBreak brings 2-3 bestselling children’s author events to our schools each month via live stream (or continued access through recorded sessions). The events are for specific grade levels (e.g., K-1st, 2nd-3rd or 4th-5th). Each grade level will have the opportunity to hear from an age-appropriate author at least once per month.
The live talks will be 10-15 minutes long. They are designed as a short “brain break” to hear from authors about their books and the writing process.
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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
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 Remind app, see student grades and attendance. 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 Remind app to be able to message teachers. If you are unable to use Remind at any time, please send your child's teacher an email.
