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Polls are open right now and will stay open until 7 pm. Please go vote in the JPS Bond Election! Thank you! https://www.jenksps.org/page/bond-election

Pre-K and Kindergarten enrollment for the 2025-26 school year is OPEN NOW! Click here to enroll your child today! https://www.jenksps.org/.../prek-and-kindergarten-enrollment You can complete the entire process online but be sure you have a digital copy of all the required forms listed below. You must upload these required forms to complete enrollment: - Proof of residence (utility bill or copy of lease) - Driver’s license of parent - Current immunization records or a completed and signed exemption form - Certified birth certificate - Custody/Guardianship and Divorce Decrees (if applicable) - Other information (if applicable) Enrollment is for first-time students only! If your child was enrolled in Pre-K this year, you do not need to re-enroll to enter Kindergarten next year. If your child was not in Pre-K at JPS but will attend Kindergarten at JPS, you must complete enrollment. Students must be four on or before September 1, 2025 to be enrolled into Pre-K 4. This date is set by the State of Oklahoma. Students must be five on or before September 1, 2025 to be enrolled into Kindergarten. Full details and info here https://www.jenksps.org/.../prek-and-kindergarten-enrollment

Kindness week is here! We are so excited to celebrate kindness together through the themes of each day. Spread kindness today, Trojans!

We owe an enormous amount of gratitude to our Jenks East Elementary PTA for making our author visit with James Preller possible. We are extremely grateful for the support we receive and the endless hours they put in to make these opportunities happen for our students. Thank you JEE PTA!

Vote in the JPS Bond Election next Tuesday and you'll check all the boxes: ✅Civic duty ✅Make your voice heard ✅Cool free sticker On the ballot: - District-wide enhancements: Upgrading equipment, safety measures, technology, textbooks, and transportation. - Facility improvements: Freshman Academy expansion, Performing Arts Center, Tennis Facility, and Trojan Aquatic Center. Passing these bonds will NOT increase property taxes. All the details you need to cast an informed vote at https://www.jenksps.org/page/bond-election

Parents of future Trojans...get ready! Pre-K and Kindergarten enrollment for the 2025-26 school year opens at 9 a.m. on Monday, February 10. At that time, a link will appear on the homepage of the Jenks Public Schools’ website (jenksps.org) and on the JPS Enrollment Center webpage (https://www.jenksps.org/page/enrollment). Parents must wait for the 2025-26 link to enroll. The forms available now on the Enrollment Center webpage are for this year only. Enrollments cannot be transferred from one year to another. Enrollment is for first-time students only! If your child was enrolled in Pre-K this year, you do not need to re-enroll to enter Kindergarten next year. If your child was not in Pre-K at JPS but will attend Kindergarten at JPS, you must complete enrollment. Enrollments will be processed on a first-come-first-serve basis. Go to jenksps.org for full details!

"We hope you all are loving The Big Idea Gang: Worst Mascot Ever! Please tell us your family's favorite part of the book in a comment below for a chance to win a prize donated from our very own Trojan Shop. Happy reading!

February is rapidly approaching and so is the annual JPS Bond Election. Please vote on Tuesday, February 11! On the ballot: - District-wide enhancements: Upgrading equipment, safety measures, technology, textbooks, and transportation. - Facility improvements: Freshman Academy expansion, Performing Arts Center, Tennis Facility, and Trojan Aquatic Center. Passing these bonds will NOT increase property taxes. All the details you need to cast an informed vote at jenksps.org

Students have been busy discovering new facts about the mascot in our JEE Reads book The Worst Mascot Ever. Although armadillos are not native to Connecticut, as our story discusses, we do have these critters here in Oklahoma! It is has been enlightening to learn more about them and the role of a mascot in a school community. Great job, Mrs. Griffith's class for these cool JEE Armadillos!

In Mrs. Neal-Spears class, creativity + writing + hard work = these adorable snow globe writings! Check out the incredible content, mechanics and penmanship our 4th grade students have exhibited through this imaginative writing prompt. Thank you Mrs. Neal-Spears for such an entertaining way for students to practice their skills and demonstrate growth!

JEE Reads 2025 is underway! We cannot wait to hear what families think about our new book The Big Idea Gang: The Worst Mascot Ever. Our pep rally last Friday was a huge success to reveal our book and get our students excited to read this book. We cannot thank our community enough for making it so much fun to learn! A special thank you to our mascots that joined us and the Jenks JV pom squad!

It's that time again, Trojans. In just 3 weeks, vote in the JPS Bond Election! What's on the ballot? - District-wide enhancements: Upgrading equipment, safety measures, technology, textbooks, and transportation. - Facility improvements: Freshman Academy expansion, Performing Arts Center, Tennis Facility, and Trojan Aquatic Center. Passing these bonds will NOT increase property taxes. Be an informed voter and learn more at https://www.jenksps.org/page/bond-election

Take a moment to review Jenks Public Schools' winter weather procedures. Curious how decisions are made regarding school closures and the timing of when notifications will sent? Click here or check your email to find answers to those questions and more. https://www.jenksps.org/article/1396439

Time for winter break, Trojans! We will see you back at school on Tuesday, January 7th.

We can't wait for our Annual Jolly at JEE week! Check out the plan and join us!

Tomorrow is the night! We so hope you can come join other families and explore strategies for using effective consequences! It's bound to be great!

When a tree had to be removed from our campus, students took notice - particularly 2nd grader Brooks Elmer. He was not pleased with the tree removal because it was his favorite tree. "It was my favorite tree because it was so big and old!" he says. Brooks decided to take action to replace what was lost. He started talking to his mom about it and she encouraged him to talk to his teacher about it. His teacher, Susan Cunningham, listened to what Brooks had to say and decided to take his passion and turn it into action. His class came alongside him and researched types of trees to plant. After conducting this research, his class decided to send this information out to the entire campus and each class voted on the type of tree they wanted. After the vote was completed, the winner was clear... RED MAPLE! Stay tuned for the process of how this tree is planted and the steps taken to ensure we get to enjoy this tree for a long time. Great job Brooks, his classmates and their teachers, Mrs. Cunningham and Mrs. Diaz, for supporting your students!

Mrs. Perez's 4th grade class has been researching the Macy's Day Parade and the holiday of Thanksgiving. The first day, they read the book Balloons Over Broadway, watched a couple of YouTube videos about the history of the parade and learned how the float balloons are made. On the second day, students brainstorm themes they might want to do and then they choose the one they will use. Then, they sketch out their design. On the third day, they begin making their balloons. Finally, students can present their choice and display in the hall! What a fun and creative way to be part of the design experience of one of our country's time honored traditions. Happy Thanksgiving, Trojans!

We’re delighted to share Winter Wishes, a joint effort between Jenks East Elementary and JEE PTA. Join us in our heartfelt initiative aimed at spreading warmth and compassion during the winter holidays. Our purpose is to come together as a school community to collect essential items and fulfill the wishes of families in need. Each grade level has a theme for collection, and you can see the list in this image here. Thank you for joining us in making winter wishes come true!

Trojans, remember there is no school 11/25-11/29 for Thanksgiving break. Check out some of these ideas to enjoy your time together!