A few reminders:

• The Fall Walkathon Fundraiser is in the final stretch. So far we have raise $5,280 which is about 53% of our school-wide goal of $10,000. If you haven't already done so, please turn in your pledge packets by next Monday, September 21st. Our Walkathon yesterday went well and a big thanks to all that brought this fun together for our students!

• MARK YOU CALENDARS!! This year’s music program dates are as follows:

Thursday, November 12th = 2nd and 3rd grade

Thursday, February 25th = 4th and 5th grade

Thursday, April 7th = K and 1st gradeEach of these performances are at 6PM at Taft Middle School. Students should arrive at 5:50PM in the cafeteria right next to the auditorium.

See you all there!

Ms. Kayla Snoozy

• Tuesday, September 22 – SCRIP ordered

• Thursday, September 24 – SCRIP delivered

• Friday, September 25, 6:30 - 9:00 - Outdoor Movie Night at Jackson, showing the movie Home

http://jackson.cr.k12.ia.us

Jackson Elementary Fall Fundraiser

 

Fundraiser window: Friday August 28 ­ Monday September 21 

Walk­A­Thon Wednesday Sept. 16 

 

Welcome to the fall PTA fundraising campaign for Jackson Elementary.  This is our first year doing a Walk­A­Thon and we are excited to get kids moving and enjoy the outdoors! The walk­a­thon is PTA’s only fundraiser that solicits donations or sells items this year.  

Overview of Fundraising Goals and Purpose

Student Goal: $40 / School Goal: $10,000

 

Payment: Cash, Check & Online Donations accepted:  ( Online donations incur a 15% transaction fee, part which can be paid by the donor).  Please use this tool to reach people, however when possible cash & check donations are appreciated. 

 

Parents:   If you haven't registered your child go to https://secure.eventsonline.us/reg/getmovincrew/. Each child will have a secure online donation page to share via email or social media. 

 

Students: Work as a team towards your classroom goal and incentive!  Individual prizes will be given to 

the top two performers in each grade. 

   

Purpose: 

In an era of budget cuts and marginal state funding Jackson PTA is committed to supporting Jackson 

students and teachers by funding projects, field trips and family friendly activities throughout the year. 

PTA funds: 

● Technology update requests from teachers, & toner for printers in the computer lab 

● Library Books 

● Support Art, music and drama activities 

● Teacher appreciation and conference support  

● Family Nights (movie night, Trunk or treat, Skating, Swimming, local sport team nights and more) 

● Enrichment Day & Field Day  

● Field trips for all grades 

● Health initiatives like Walking School Bus, Jackson Learning Garden and Running Club.   

 

What do I do when I am done fundraising? 

ALL MONEY IS DUE MONDAY SEPT. 21 

● Please turn in pledge sheets and donations as soon as students are done asking for donations. 

● Count all cash and checks and make sure donations match pledge sheet records. 

● Students will turn pledge sheets and money into their teacher.   

● Questions?  Emmaly Renshaw  fenren03@gmail.com 

 

Thank you for supporting Jackson Elementary.  Every dollar helps provide necessary supplies, 

technology and experiences to our students! 

Outdoor

Movie

Night Friday,

September

25th 6:30~9:00

Bringyourfamily,yourcampchairs,yourblankets,andyoursleepingbagsforafunnightout

towatch Dreamworks

withyour

Jacksonfriends

Seatingopensat6:30withsomepre-showactivitiestogetthepartystarted.CedarMemorialwillbeprovidingfreepopcornforthe

screening.Otherconcessionswillbeavailableforpurchase,butfeel

freetobringyourownsnacksanddrinks.Themoviestartsatdusk.

Inadditiontotheconcessions,wewillhaveglownecklaces,bracelets,

andotherfunglowproductsavailableforsale.Bringsomepocket

moneysoyoucangetyourGLOWon!***Pleasenote:Forsafetyandsecurityreasons,allchildren

MUSTbeaccompaniedbyanadult.***

Garden Club Meeting Join the Jackson Garden Club after school as students do two activities involving lavender and mini pumpkins from our garden.

Tuesday, September 29th 3:55-4:55pm Jackson Art Room & Learning Garden

Signup at the below link if your student plans to attend:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1EH07ZAoOJ1TnF_YNb_zMG5Lxu0gChOpp7JcWVWT-WHo/viewform

Go to smile.amazon.com, select Jackson PTA as your designated organization, and start shopping!

Support us while you shop!

Purchase qualifying products through smile.amazon.com, and Amazon will donate %0.5 of sales to the PTA.

The Jackson PTA is registered with AmazonSmile

Jackson Jets Student eDirectory

The Jackson Jets PTA is putting together the Jackson Jets Student eDirectory for the 2015-2016 school year, and we would like to invite you to join the fun! Participation is completely voluntary. Any information that you choose to provide will only be distributed to others who choose to participate.

Because of the importance of safeguarding your personal information, we have established the following terms of use for the Jackson Jets Student eDirectory:

I agree that the Jackson Jets Student eDirectory is for PERSONAL USE ONLY. I understand that my participation in the Jackson Jets Student eDirectory is voluntary. I understand that the information that I provide may be used by other families in the Jackson Jets community for the purpose of arranging social interactions outside of school. I understand that the goal of the Jackson Jets Student eDirectory is to facilitate the social networking of my students and other students in the Jackson family. I promise that I will not misuse the Jackson Jets Student eDirectory. I will not use the Jackson Jets Student eDirectory as a means to solicit others. I will not give out information I obtain from the Jackson Jets Student eDirectory to others.

Anyone who chooses to register for the Jackson Jets Student eDirectory must agree to abide by these terms of use.

If you are interested in participating, please go to the survey link listed below. This survey is also listed as “Parent and Student Extra Curricular Activities Signup” on the PTA portal under the Resources portion of the Jackson Elementary homepage. Fill out the contact information you wish to share and submit the survey. A paper registration form will also be available in the office. The Jackson Jets Student eDirectory will be distributed to registered participants once in the fall and once in the spring, with the first edition coming out the first week of October.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1G_IbEcxYmISkkj3Kh5KHPInTUF3mmg4YYVSZ1RTGL5A/viewform?usp=send_form

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact me at rlohrball@yahoo.com

Thanks!

Becky Smith

Jackson Jets PTA Membership Chair

Running Club

Practices are Monday and Thursday mornings from 7:45­8:40am beginning 

September 21. We will run in the Marion Turkey Trot on 

Saturday, November 14. 

ANY GRADE WELCOME! If you didn’t receive the welcome email yesterday 

and would still like to sign up email Lynnette Hodson 

at lhodson123@gmail.com 

Volunteer Sign Up for Classroom Parties2015-2016 School Year

Thank you for taking the time to volunteer to help with the classroom parties. These parties provide the opportunity to reinforce community and social skills while having fun. Remember these are group activities for the grown-ups as well. We welcome all levels of support and engagement. Please return this form to the Office or your child’s teacher. Questions, email: amy.blomquist@fpl.com

Parent Name:________________________________________

Phone:_____________________________________________

E-mail Address:_______________________________________

Child’s Name:________________________________________

Teacher:____________________________________________

Fall Party, Friday October 30th

___I’d like to help plan and organize the party

___I’d like to send food or supplies**

___I’d like to help in the classroom during the party

Winter Party, Friday, December 18th

___I’d like to help plan and organize the party

___I’d like to send food or supplies**

___I’d like to help in the classroom during the party

Valentine’s Day Party, Friday, February 12th

___I’d like to help plan and organize the party

___I’d like to send food or supplies**

___I’d like to help in the classroom during the party **Per District Wellness Policy, we must ensure all snacks meet District Nutritional Guidelines for foods and beverages for schools, including vending, a la carte, snack lines, school stores, celebrations and fundraisers. See back side for suggestions on healthy snacks.

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Low Fat Dairy/Protein: • String Cheese or Cheese Cubes• Yogurt • CottageCheese• DeliMeat• SunflowerSeeds• Pepita/Pumpkinseeds

Whole Grains:• Crackers• LowSodiumPretzels• PitaChips• Popcorn• LowFatGranolaBars• BakedCornTortillaChips• AnimalCrackers• GrahamCrackers

Drinks:• Water• LowFatorFatFreeMilk• 100%Fruit/VegetableJuice

Live

WELLNESS HEALTHY SCHOOL SNACKS Cedar Rapids Community School District

Snacksplayamajorroleinachild’sdietandprovideavaluableopportunityfornutritioneducation. Healthysnacksareimportanttoprovidinggoodnutritionandsupportinglifelonghealthyeatinghabits

Fruits:• Freshfruit-wholeorsliced• Assortedfruitsalads• DriedFruits• Applesauce• Individualfruitcups(packagedinjuice)• 100%FruitJuice• 100%FrozenFruitBars

Vegetables:• RawVegetables

Simplekid-friendlyexamples:BabyCarrots,Broccoli,Cauliflower,SnapPeas,SlicedPeppers,Celery

• DehydratedVegetables• VegetableChips,Chickpeas

• Edamame(Soybeans)

Snack tips• Snackonfruitandvegetableswheneverpossible.• Selectappropriateportionsizes.• Forfoodsafetyselectsealedand

prepackagedsnackitems.• Combineproteinandfiberforasatisfyingsnack.

Dip Ideas:Hummus,Salsa,Beandip,HoneyMustard,Yogurtbaseddips

TIP

The provided list is not all inclusive. Reference CRCSD Nutritional Standards for specific guidance.

Jackson Jets SCRIP Program

What is the SCRIP Program?

Scrip is a fundraising program that costs you NOTHING to use. Why? The merchants participating in the program contribute a part of their profit (ranging from 2-25%) to the program. When you order scrip, you will receive a scrip certificate/debit card in the amount specified on the scrip order form.

What is a SCRIP certificate/debit card and what does it look like?

Scrip looks just like any gift certificate/debit card. Merchants issue either a plastic debit style card or a paper certificate from their business. On a debit card no change is given. You simply have a remaining balance (computerized by the merchant) on the card until the entire amount is used. Most merchants give the change back on paper certificates, but this is dependent upon store policy.

How does the SCRIP program work?

Example: You order a $100.00 Walmart  scrip card.  You pay $100.00 for the scrip, no more- no less. The scrip committee buys the debit card for you. Walmart  gives a 2% discount, so the SCRIP program pays $98.00 for the debit card and has a profit of $2.00. Your debit card is worth $100.00 and the SCRIP program uses the $2.00 profit to purchase materials needed to benefit your child’s education.

When does the certificate/debit card expire?

Most the certificates are good for 1 year from the date of issue. Some don’t have expiration dates.

How can I use SCRIP?

There are over 100 merchants who participate in the scrip program. Use scrip for groceries, clothing, dining out, birthdays, anniversaries, graduation, holidays etc… Scrip makes gift giving easier! Please Consider Using the SCRIP Program. It cost you nothing extra & profits benefit every child here at Jackson Elementary.

Where does the money raised go?

We are currently giving scrip proceeds to a technology fund for the library/media center where it is greatly needed, and benefits EVERY child. The library receives the bulk of its financial support from this program.

Who do I contact with questions?

Please contact us with any questions or concerns

Lori Weber 319-551-5584 or lori_a_weber@hotmail.com & Cindy Becker 319-560-7385 or cindy31470@aol.com

4 Ways to Order SCRIP

1: Order from SCRIP order Forms.Order forms are sent home twice per month with Thursday information your child receives. They are also located on the Jackson school website under the PTA tab, look for SCRIP. Fill out the order forms and send a check made payable to Jackson PTA SCRIP by the following Tuesday. Your order will be available for pick-up or sent home with your child that Thursday. Cash is acceptable, but checks are preferred.

Jackson Jets SCRIP Program

When you receive your first order it will be in a manila envelope with the scrip and a receipt of your order. PLEASE return your next order form and payment in the same manila envelope, which will have your name, child’s name, teacher’s name and your phone number on it. This is a safeguard to you. 

*Please be sure to tell your child that you are sending the order with them and to give it to their teachers*.  You may also personally deliver the order form to the school office by 9 A.M. Tuesday morning.

2: PrestoPay: A Secure, Online Way to Pay for ScripPrestoPay™ lets you pay for your ShopWithScrip® orders online—no more dropping off checks! PrestoPay securely links a bank account to your ShopWithScrip account so you can choose electronic debit when you checkout online. The rebate is automatically credited to your organization, and you don’t have to worry about cash or checks. For a small convenience fee of only $0.15 per order, you can order and pay for scrip on your ShopWithScrip account at any time, day or night. But what you’ll really love about using PrestoPay is your Reloads process faster, and you’ll receive your ScripNow® eCards and ReloadNow® funds in a matter of minutes! On top of that, PrestoPay is completely secure. You create a secret PIN number to use at checkout, so you know your account is protected. It’s easy to get signed up.1. Go to www.shopwithscrip.com and click the "create an account" button if you haven’t registered an account yet. Jackson’s enrollment code is: DCD7LCD414632. Click on the PrestoPay link on your Dashboard.3. Enter your bank account and account holder information.4. Within 2-3 business days, we will deposit two small amounts in your bank account. The next time you log in, enter these amounts in your PrestoPay registration to verify the account, and choose a PIN number to use for online payment.You will receive an email with an approval code to send to your coordinator.

3: MyScripWallet: Our Mobile Scrip ExperiencePut fundraising at your fingertips™! MyScripWallet™ is ShopWithScrip’s mobile website. You can order electronic gift cards, reload physical cards, and in many cases redeem them right from your phone!  And it’s fully integrated with ShopWithScrip.com, so you only need one login and you can use your PrestoPay account in both places. MyScripWallet lets you shop on-the-go, earning rebates on every purchase.

You can login to MyScripWallet using your same ShopWithScrip® username and password. Once online, you can browse the full selection of direct delivery products available on ShopWithScrip.com with the same great rebates, then place an order and pay with PrestoPay right  on your phone! MyScripWallet is supported on Apple and Android mobile devices—just type www.MyScripWallet.com into the browser, login, and you’ll be ready to shop!

4: Cash and CarryWe have a “Cash and Carry” bag in the office that you can purchase from.  It will have the more common used vendors, ie Casey’s, Fareway, Subway, etc…