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630/617-2363

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Regular School Hours:

1st-5th grade: 8:30 am-3:00 pm
AM Kindergarten 8:30 to 11:15
PM Kindergarten 12:15 to 3:00 
(Lunch 11:15 to 12:15)

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Office Contacts

Anderson, Ryan
Principal ryananderson@elmhurst205.org
Lawrence, Jacki
Lead Secretary jlawrence@elmhurst205.org
Woloszyk, Peggy
Assistant Secretary pwoloszyk@elmhurst205.org
Sullivan, Cindy
Health Aide csullivan@elmhurst205.org

Tammie Murphy, CSN
School Nurse

Staff

Band & Orchestra Jaguars Give Great Concerts

January 27, 2012

Dear Jackson Families,

Last week, our 4thand 5thgrade instrumentalists gave a great concert as the evenings provided a wonderful opportunity to show their families all of the learning and progress they have made.  With the annual winter concerts for the prep and intermediate band and orchestra, our Jaguars performed marvelously.  In watching the students new to playing instruments, we could see the strong fundamental skills they have started to learn.  Then, when the older students took the stage, it was so remarkable to see the growth of this group in only one year.

This provided me with an outward, visible example of student learning in action.  With music being a subject that is largely performance-based, the growth in students is easily observable.  Any new endeavor for a young person has a similar process.  Students need to gain new knowledge, and they rely upon models to know what is expected.  They practice the skills involved in the task, and they benefit greatly from descriptive feedback in order to grow and improve.  Ultimately, they reach a point in which they are proficient.  Whether it’s reading, math, playing an instrument, learning a new sport, or almost any new experience, these are the keys to the learning process that enable our Jaguars to be successful.  We look to structure learning at Jackson in this way.

Enjoy your weekend.

Ryan D. Anderson

Principal

Owl Pellet Dissection

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Jackson News

Nominations Sought for Exceptional Elmhurst Volunteers
Know an outstanding volunteer? The City of Elmhurst’s Commission on Youth and Senior Citizens Commission, as well as Character Counts in Elmhurst, are currently seeking nominees for the annual City of Elmhurst Character Counts Exemplary Serv... Continue
Posted by: Katherine Schroeder
Published: 1/24/12

Kindergarten and New to First Grade Enrollment
Enrollment for 2012-13 incoming kindergarteners and first grade students new to Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 will take place on Tuesday, February 14, from 9 to 11 AM and on Wednesday, February 15, from 12:30 to 3:30 PM at the school... Continue
Posted by: Katherine Schroeder
Published: 1/23/12

Notes

Looking for kindergarten students for 2012-2013
We are looking to locate potential kindergartners for the 2012-2013 school year.  Eligible students must be 5 years of age on or before September  1, 2012.  If you have a child who may be eligible, please call the Jackson office.&nb... Continue
Posted by: Jacki Lawrence
Published: 12/6/11

Crystal Light Canisters Needed
Please save and send in your empty Crystal Light containers. These containers make great storage for some of our Reading Street game materials. Please send containers to the Jackson office. Thank you! Continue
Posted by: Jacki Lawrence
Published: 9/30/11

Type to Learn - Typing Curriculum Home Access Information
District 205 has provided a keyboarding curriculum for our upper grade students.  This program, Type to Learn 4, will be practiced by students within the regular school day four days per week for 15 minutes per day.  Students will experi... Continue
Posted by: Ryan Anderson
Published: 9/30/11

Student Late Arrival Bus Routes
On our late start days, buses will run approximately 45 minutes later than the usual pick up time in the morning. Please see the Late Bus Schedule for your scheduled stop time. Continue
Posted by: Ryan Anderson
Published: 9/2/11

Bus Routes 2011-2012
Please click on the appropriate link below to find the approximate time that the bus will be at your stop. Please be at the bus stop 10 minutes early for the first few days to allow for slight changes in the route, traffic and new famili... Continue
Posted by: Jacki Lawrence
Published: 8/4/11

Late Arrival Days in 2011-2012

This school year will have a change for how we schedule built-in professional development time. For many years, you may have been accustomed to a few half-days during the year. These have been ...more

Jackson School Student Council collects Box Tops for Education

h year student council collects Box Tops for Education as a way to raise money. The funds we raise are then used to purchase a school gift and donate to a charity.  Please visit http://www.boxtops4education.com/  to see a list of participating products.  Remember, each box top is worth $0.10!  It all adds up!! Thank you for your support and SAVE THOSE BOX TOPS!!

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District Events Calendar

District 205 News

Board Meeting Dates

1/26/12

Forms

Senora Berger and Jackson Students decorated the Bolivia Tree at the Museum of Science and Industry. The Bolivia Tree stand 10 ft tall and holds 150 handmade ornaments from Bolivia. Senora Berger invited some Jackson students to assist this year. The Christmas Around the World/Holidays of Light exhibit has been displaying trees from several countries for 70 years.

Jackson School Mission Statement

"The Mission of Jackson School is to work and learn together to reach our goals and to provide an education that empowers all students to succeed in a rapidly changing world."

Online Resources for Students in Reading and Math

The following are websites that we feel can be very useful for students to use as they work from their MAP RIT scores to help meet their individual skill levels. Each of the sites below links to ...more

Student Handbook and Technology Signature Forms

September 10, 2011

Thank you parents for reviewing the Elementary School Handbook with your child, as well as completing both sides of the form that was sent home today and returning it next week.

For accessing the handbook, you may click here .

The Fittest Brains - Article written by Gretchen Reynolds

With this week being the international Walk & Roll to School Day (Oct 6th), this attached article is particularly germaine to the concept of using excercise and physical movement in the learning process and development of children's brains. 

 

Click here to access the article .