Our Trojan Trotters walking track is open every morning before school for students to come take a lap or two before school. Students can go straight from the bus oval or if they come from the car line, they can drop their backpacks off inside the building then come to the track anytime before 7:30 am. Come trot with us!
Our first Freckles Friday is coming up! If you purchased a pass through PTAG, they will have a punch card in the cafeteria. If you didn't purchase a pass, and you wish for your child to have Freckles Frozen Custard on Friday, send $3 cash and they can pay in the cafeteria.
Congratulations to JEI's Amy Kelley for being awarded the Jenks Public Schools Foundation Vision of Excellence Award. Amy has positively impacted countless families in her 8 years at JEI. Amy is a selfless leader who strives to make connections with her students, their families and JEI staff members. Amy, your JEI family is so proud of you!
Bus route details have been emailed to all parents/guardians who designated their student(s) as bus riders during enrollment/registration. Please check your primary email address for an email from "noreply@transfinder.com" which will contain your student(s) route information. Also, check your primary email address for an email from "no-reply@stopfinder.com" to activate your subscription to the Stopfinder app which will allow you to track your student's bus, receive notifications when the bus is nearby, and send messages directly to the JPS Transportation Department. Once you have clicked the activation link in your email, download the Stopfinder app from the Apple Store or the Google Play Store.
The first day of school is approaching! We can't wait to see all the students in the JEI hallways very soon.
August has arrived and the first day of school is exactly two weeks away! Get all the info you need by visiting the "Back to School Central" page https://jenksps.org/o/jenksps/page/back-to-school-important-dates-and-information
Details on:
🍎 School meals
🚍 Bus routes
👩🏫 Meet the Teacher dates/times
⏰ Start times
And much more!
Starting July 1, school supply packs for 5th and 6th grade JEI students will be available to be purchased. The supply pack will cost $50 and can be purchased through your child's Power school account or you may purchase them over the phone by calling Brittney Milligan at 918-299-4415 xt 6531.
Jenks East Intermediate is hiring! We are looking for qualified individuals who love to work with children. Visit the link below to apply or contact Brittney.milligan@jenksps.org (918)299-4415 xt 6531 if you have questions. https://www.jenksps.org/o/jenksps/page/why-work-at-jps
At our end of the year assembly, we recognized several different groups of students. Winners of the Courage Character Award, the Citizen Award and the ELL Student of the Year were all awarded a certificate and medal and were celebrated by their classmates. Way to represent good character at JEI!
Kids can eat for FREE all summer! JPS Summer Food Service runs June 3-August 2. No paperwork necessary, must be 18 years old or younger to eat for free. Adults can eat for a small fee. Click link for locations, times, and full details https://www.jenksps.org/article/1624297
We made it, Trojans! Have a safe and happy summer! We'll see you in August. 😎☀️👋 #JPSLastDay24
We couldn't let the year end without recognizing the next wave of young writers! Students Jenks East Intermediate recently became published authors by participating in #NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writers Month) for the first time. With the help of Media Specialist Shelbee Chamberlin and Gifted Teacher Jamie Powers, these students wrote every word, went through an extensive editing process, and even designed the cover artwork themselves. Now these books are available for all students to check out and read in the JEI library. Nothing like seeing your hard work pay off!
Our JEI PTAG is so good to us. During Staff Appreciation Week, we were treated to a popcorn bar, Upper Crust pasta, Yogurt/Parfaits, yummy tea and massage chairs and finished the week with Chimi's Taco Bar. The entire JEI staff is so appreciative of our PTAG and all they do to give back to our students!
Our JEI STEM Night was a huge success! Students and families enjoyed working with STEM teachers and student volunteers to explore many different activities. Thank you to everyone who helped and came out to enjoy the activity!
Today we celebrated Avi Gelfand, who is retiring from teaching and moving to be near family. Avi is an incredible educator who has taught both 5th and 6th grade and is loved by all who know her. Avi taught for 19 years in Oklahoma and 17 of those years have been here at JEI. Your JEI family will sure miss you, Avi!!
We need help restocking our JEI Clothes Closet. Gently used or new short sleeved shirts, shorts and shoes are all running low. Thank you for your generosity!
Join us Thursday, May 16 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm for our JEI Family STEM Night. This is a free event and will be held in the JEI Gym. Students must have at least one adult family member with them. We can't wait to see you there!
Open for biz-ness! 😄
This morning, Jenks East Intermediate 5th graders took a trip to Junior Achievement of Oklahoma's BizTown! There students held a town meeting, practiced depositing paychecks, and learned how to work in a variety of industries from banking to healthcare, technology, food service, journalism, and many more. Thank you to the Jenks Public Schools Foundation for making this extraordinary event and unforgettable experience happen!
Jenks teachers are life-changers. Sure, they are preparing lessons and helping students understand concepts, but the job is so much more. They are encouragers, mentors, advocates, and listeners. They believe in your kids. What JPS teachers do for our community and our world cannot be understated or adequately summarized here. You know and understand the true significance of what these remarkable professionals have done for your child. Please join us in celebrating and appreciating our incredible educators, as well as our principals, counselors, paraprofessionals, bus drivers, child nutrition workers, and all support personnel, for answering the call every day and making a difference for the next generation.
Our wonderful music teacher, Anita Hayes, is retiring from her amazing career in education. Ms. Hayes has worked at JEI for the past 17 years but before her time here, she taught music at Jenks MS/HS for 2 years, 1 year at Union 8th/HS and 12 1/2 years at a private school. She has devoted her adult life to sharing her love of music and has definitely made an impact on students! We will sure miss her at JEI but are proud of the legacy she has left with us. Congratulating on your much deserved retirement, Anita Hayes!
