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Weekly updates from West Jackson Elementary School
Week of February 3rd
What's Happening This Week?
Monday, February 3rd
Tuesday, February 4th
WJMS Jumpstart for rising 6th graders (6:00 PM-7:15 PM)
Wednesday, February 5th
Thursday, February 6th
Class Pictures and new student pictures
Friday, February 7th
Read Bowl Quarter 4 minutes DUE!
Wear your favorite sports team shirt/colors or Super Bowl gear
Upcoming Events
The West Jackson Middle School Daddy-Daughter Dance is quickly approaching and tickets are ON SALE NOW! This event is open to all ages in the entire Jackson County Community & more information will be made available in the coming weeks. This event sells out every year so register now while you still can via the link below:
Does your student have a book checked out from the PuRL Bus? Students can return books at the next visit or they can return them to our school library between times that the bus is visiting. We have partnered with the Piedmont Regional Library to have the PuRL Bus come on the first Monday of each month (weather permitting).
Parent Information
We had 40 entries this year for our annual Yearbook Cover design contest! Thank you to all of our participants!
Our 1st place winner was Norah, a 4th grade student!
All top 10 finalists' cover designs will be displayed inside the yearbook!
Don't miss out on ordering a yearbook for your child! February 28th is the LAST DAY for online orders to guarantee a copy!
READBowl Reading Log (1).pdf
Calling all 5th Grade Students!
Do you have a 5th grade student at WJES? If so, purchase an ad for them that will be inside our school's yearbook! Flyers will be coming home this week with more information! Order, design and pay all online! The deadline to order is Friday, February 14, 2025.
What Are Lexiles and How Can They Help Your Child?
Lexile measures are a tool used to determine a student’s reading ability and the complexity of texts they can comprehend. Each student has a Lexile score, which helps us match them with books that are just right—not too easy and not too challenging—so they can grow as readers. Teachers use Lexile levels to guide reading instruction and recommend books that build skills and confidence.
How Can You Help at Home?
You play a big role in helping your child improve their reading! Here are some simple ways to support them:
Read Together: Take turns reading pages aloud or share the experience by reading a favorite book as a family.
Visit the Library: Look for books within your child’s Lexile range. (Ask your teacher or librarian for guidance!)
Talk About Books: Ask questions like, "What was your favorite part?" or "Why do you think the character made that choice?"
Encourage Variety: Explore nonfiction, graphic novels, and even magazines to keep reading fun and engaging.
Celebrate Progress: Notice their effort and improvements—it builds confidence!
With regular practice and support, your child will continue to grow as a reader and develop a lifelong love of learning
Join us for a delicious lunch with your child and other families. It's a great opportunity to connect and show your support for our school community.
Please keep the following in mind as you join your child at lunch:
1 lunch per student per school year
Bring your ID and check in and out of the front office
Parents may only eat with their child at the designated tables
Parents may only eat with their child at their designated lunch time
Parents may not go into classrooms or wander the building
No outside food or drink is allowed
Adults lunch cost is $4.25
Always Learning and Growing
#GROWINGATWJES