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Weekly updates from West Jackson Elementary School
Week of September 7, 2026
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What's Happening
What's Happening
This Week?
This Week?
Monday, September 7th
*Labor Day Holiday-No School
Tuesday, September 8th
Wednesday, September 9th
*ALL PRO DADS (6:20 AM)
*Wear a reading shirt
Thursday, September 10th
Friday, September 11th
*Patriot Day-Wear Red, White and Blue
*JCHS Football (Home) vs North Oconee
Curriculum Night📄
Thank You for a Wonderful Curriculum Night!
A huge thank you to all the parents and guardians who joined us for Curriculum Night! It was fantastic seeing so many familiar and new faces. We loved sharing a glimpse of the exciting learning, projects, and growth ahead for our students this school year.
If you weren't able to make it, don't worry! Your child’s teacher will be sending home all the key curriculum highlights, classroom expectations, and important resources so you don't miss a beat.
Thank you for being such supportive partners in your child's education. We are looking forward to a wonderful year together!
Coming Events🗓️
September Literacy Month📚
SEPTEMBER 2026 Literacy Month.pdfBeginning of the year Reminders 🚨
Attendance
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.
Media Opt Out Forms
Media Opt Out Forms
If you do not want your child photographed for school/district use a Media opt out form must be filled out and returned to the school.
You can find the Media opt out form here.
JCSS Student Handbook
JCSS Student Handbook
Click HERE to view the JCSS Student Handbook.
Birthdays
Parents can bring a purchased sealed treat for your child's birthday. No balloons or flowers as these are not allowed on the bus. You can drop the special treat off at the front office, the teacher will distribute it at a time that works in the class schedule.
Lunch Visitors welcome!
No outside food is allowed per cafeteria guidelines.
Please make sure to call or email our front office to set up your time to come eat with your student(s).
Lunch Line News📰
Visit Linq Connect to add money to your child's meal accounts or to complete the online application for free or reduced-price meals.
At full price for the 2026-27 School Year:
Breakfast costs $1.75 in the elementary schools and $2.00 in the middle and high schools.
Lunch costs $2.50 in the elementary schools and $3.00 in the middle and high schools
Ice Cream is $1.25 each
Parents did you know that you can set expectations for ice cream sales in LINQ which is where you also add funds to your child’s account. -
(ex: student not allowed to purchase ice cream, Student can only buy ice cream once a month).
Need to know how? Below is a step by step image to walk you through it.
WJES School Council
Join the West Jackson Elementary Local School Council!
We are excited to invite parents and community members to be part of the WJES Local School Council. We are seeking 3 parents and 3 community members who are passionate about contributing to the success of our school. The council will also include 3 teachers and our principal, Mrs. King.
As a council member, you will have the opportunity to learn more about the following topics and provide valuable input:
Student academic achievement, growth and assessments
School safety and security measures
Effective communication strategies between the school and community
Current and future school initiatives and goals (STEAM, PBIS, 7 Mindsets, Wellness and Events)
The West Jackson School Council will meet:
Sept 30 at 8:15 - 9:15 am in the media center at WJES
Nov. 19 at 8:15 - 9:15 am in the media center at WJES
Mar. 17 from 3:15 - 4:15 pm in the media center at WJES
If you are interested in being a part of our WJES School Council please fill out this form and we will let you know the next steps.
Your involvement can make a significant impact on our school community. We look forward to working together to make WJES the best it can be!
Transportation Reminders 🚗
Bus Rider Info 🚍
Bus Rider Info 🚍
Questions about morning or afternoon transportation, visit our county transportation website HERE.
Morning Car Riders All Students
Morning car rider starts at 7:00 on the side of the building. Have your student ready to exit the car, please stay in your car and put your car in park. Students that are not in the building by 7:40 are marked tardy. Allow plenty of time for your child to enter the building, get breakfast, and get to class-arrive before 7:25 to avoid traffic.
Afternoon Car Riders All Students
Please follow the red arrow making only a right turn into the school from E. Jefferson.
As a reminder, please stay in your car. If you need additional time to get children buckled properly, pull over to the Fire Lane out of the flow of traffic.
PTO NEWS📰
Get Connected📱
It is VERY IMPORTANT for all families to 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, see student grades and attendance. If you have trouble with this process, email Mrs. West (rebecca.west@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.
Infinite Campus New Families - ENGLISH.pdfInfinite Campus New Families - SPANISH.pdf
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