Panther Prints
Weekly updates from West Jackson Elementary School
Week of January 6th
What's Happening This Week?
Monday, January 6th
Welcome Back Students!
Tuesday, January 7th
Chick-Fil-A Day
Wednesday, January 8th
Thursday, January 9th
Friday, January 10th
A message from Admin
Happy New Year to our Panther families!
We hope you all had a wonderful and restful break. It's time to jump into the New Year and New Semester.
Upcoming Events
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
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
ART
Always Learning and Growing
#GROWINGATWJES