Jenks East Intermediate 6th graders were inspired to create mini sculptures today after viewing a sculpture made completely out of recyclable materials by artist Rafael Corzo. Students were instructed to include at least 3 colors, 3 materials, and 3 textures in their sculptures and their creations are impressive! Once they are finished, their sculptures are shown off under a blacklight to glow in the dark! Thank you, Jenks Public Schools Foundation, for making this immersive Growing Through the Arts experience possible!
Blake Brewer, of Legacy Letter, spoke to our guests prior to Dynamic Dads activities in the classrooms. Students and guests learned about perseverance through stories and games. We appreciate all of our volunteers!
JEI's Spring Scholastic Book Fair begins next Monday! The fair will be open from March 4- March 13. Click on the link below to set up your child's e-wallet now!
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/how-ewallet-works.html?fairId=5484246
We need help filling our Clothes Closet! Please donate your gently used clothing or tennis shoes.
The JEI Character Trait assembly was held today and our guest speaker was one of our very own JEI former students. Mercy Haokip is a Jenks High School student who took her challenges and turned them into triumphs. She spoke to our students about perseverance. Two of Mercy's JEI teachers, Kirstin Fishback and Cathey Love, were huge influences in her life and inspired her to see the amazing abilities that she had inside of her, and encouraged her to share them with the world. We are so proud of Mercy!
5th and 6th grade students were honored with medals and certificates for the character trait of Responsibility. Way to go, JEI students! You are such good examples of great character!
***REMINDER*** Monday, February 19, is a Professional Day for JPS employees and there is NO SCHOOL. Enjoy the three-day weekend, Trojans!
Here they are...the 2023-24 Site Teachers of the Year! This is a truly remarkable group of educators who show up for our students every day for the right reasons. They are changing the lives of students by laying the groundwork for future success and demonstrating an unparalleled level of care and compassion for every students who enters their classroom. We are so fortunate to have talented teachers like these throughout our District! Join us in congratulating our Site Teachers of the Year!
THANK YOU, VOTERS! Both JPS bond propositions were approved today by a wide margin! JPS voters have now approved 60 of the last 61 bond issues. Thank you to everyone who voted today and for your unwavering support of our students, staff, and schools!
Polls are open right now and will stay open until 7pm. Vote in the JPS Bond Election!
https://www.jenksps.org/page/bond-election
We have a lot happening next week at JEI. Kindness Week will have some fun dress up opportunities and ways to spread kindness and our Book Drive will benefit Jenks students through the Trojans Read the Way program.
Our 5th grade Archery team won 1st place in the Jenks tournament. The JEI Archery students are led by Peggy Morrow.
Caleb Knox took 1st elementary male and Declan Kelley 3rd place elementary male.
Natalya Garcia placed 2nd elementary female and Claire Calvert 3rd elementary female. We are proud of all the participants and their coach!
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Get out and VOTE, Trojans!
Bond dollars = materials, technology, facility upgrades, construction projects, safety enhancements, and much, much more! Get all the facts about the 2024 JPS Bond Election here https://www.jenksps.org/page/bond-election
Thank a school counselor this week! We are so grateful to our incredible JPS counselors for all they do to enrich and enhance the educational experience for our students. These professionals are teaching character traits, tackling challenges alongside teachers and staff, and providing unmatched care and compassion for all students. Our schools wouldn't be the same without them! #NationalSchoolCounselingWeek
Congratulations to the Jenks East Intermediate 6th graders who competed at the MathCounts regional competition today! Our students competed against 6th-8th graders from the NE Oklahoma region. Elena ZhangWang won the top 6th grader award and won an Oplet math program subscription for JEI! We got to celebrate Garrett’s birthday today, too! Finally, a big shout out to JEI alumni in the last three pictures who were competing at the middle school. They won the top overall team award, and Arin Tripathy and Addison Baker were in the top 5 individuals overall. Coach Nicolette Hall is so proud of all of them!
Exactly two weeks from today, you can play a part in shaping the future of Jenks Public Schools. Set that reminder in your phone now and go VOTE on Tuesday, February 13 in the JPS Bond Election. How will the bond dollars be used? Why does this matter for my student? How does this impact the District's finances? Great questions. Find those answers and a detailed list of bond items at jenksps.org.
Self-Discipline Character Trait winners were recognized during our last assembly. Students cheered for classmates and welcomed our guest speaker, Ragon Francy, a 2025 Jenks High School Graduate, who spoke to students and staff about Responsibility. Ragon is a great example for our students to look up to and we are so proud of the winners for showing great character!
Add it to the "to-do" list on Tuesday, February 13. VOTE in the 2024 JPS Bond Election! Bond dollars reach every student in every grade level and allow JPS to achieve its goals of elevating learning for all, fostering innovation, and continuously improving. Go to jenksps.org/bond-election for more info and VOTE!
After 35 years of serving JEI and Jenks Public Schools as a school nurse, Kim Dyer has earned a much deserved retirement! Thank you, Kim, for all of your patience, concern and love for students through the years! You have left a great legacy at Jenks East Intermediate and JPS!
Please join us in welcoming our new school nurse, Jill Curry. Jill was a Jenks lifer and attended JEI when it was JEMS. She graduated from Baylor Nursing School in 2002 and worked at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas as a NICU nurse before moving to Tulsa. She started her school nursing career at Jenks West and served students from 2003 - 2007, until staying home to raise a family. She also worked as a prn NICU nurse at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa for 10 years. She and her husband have 3 kids who attend Jenks: Emma (Junior), Foster (8th grade), Cash (5th grade.) Jill says, "School nursing is my favorite job and I feel blessed to be back doing what I love with such a wonderful staff at a school that I love!" Welcome to JEI, Mrs. Curry!
It has been a great Winter Break but we are excited to see our JEI students back in school in two more days! School resumes on Thursday, January 4, 2024!
Students in Sra. Allen’s Spanish I class have been reading a chapter book that takes place in Chile. Today, Sra. Venegas came to share about her home country, and brought many things for the kids to play with and look at. The students enjoyed her visit and learned a lot. We are grateful for parent volunteers!
