This week we had the opportunity to welcome children’s book author and illustrator, Mike Boldt to Jenks Northwest. He shared stories, the creative process of writing and illustrating books and life lessons with our students. Thank you, Mike Boldt, for sparking creativity and imagination in our readers!
Last Thursday night, we had the time of our lives at our NWE Family Night! Thank you to all the staff for such a fun event, and thank you to all the families who came! I ❤ NWE!
Students in Ms. Sykes' 1st grade class had a special guest in their classroom last week. Former NFL Wide Receiver and current Jenks Coaching Staff, Willie Ponder, read to their class and talked with them about how to be successful and reach goals. Thank you for pouring into our youth, Coach Ponder!
Congratulations to our Jenks Northwest Elementary students who participated in the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Challenge Bowl in Okmulgee. These students have been preparing their knowledge of Creek language, government, and culture since September. Way to go, Trojans!
Ms. Fulkerson’s Kindergarten class has enjoyed exploring different jobs in their community as well as building their own box community. Hopes and dreams for their futures look bright!
DON'T FORGET! You are invited to an NWE Family Night tonight (Feb. 27th). This is a come and go event from 4:30 to 6:30.
Families will start at the back entrance and will engage in several different learning stations together. Hot Dogs will be served at the last station-a special New York style treat!
Hope to see you soon!
Mrs. Lacroix's Pre-K class is learning about community helpers and were able to have a special guest this week! Mrs. LaCroix's husband from Tulsa Fire Department brought the new ladder truck from Station 29! Students learned all about fire safety and explored the fire truck!
Introducing the 2024-25 Site Teachers of the Year! These educators were selected by their peers at each JPS site because of the way they connect with students, mentor colleagues, innovate in their classrooms, and consistently demonstrate the mission, vision, and values of Jenks Public Schools. These ten individuals are relentless advocates for students and public education. Our community is so fortunate to have teachers like these (and many others), who inspire our next generation of leaders with their genuine care and passion for what they do. Please join us in congratulating them!
Mrs. Hoog's PreK class visited the NWE STEM lab as part of their study of Community Helpers: the work of Engineers and Scientists. One student said, "I very liked building things upstairs". Other students expressed how they had to adjust their creations when their original ideas were not successful. Jaxxon said, "I put wheels on the base, but it did not roll straight so I had to use legs instead." Thank you to Ms. Janzen for welcoming our budding engineers into the lab.
Once again, JPS patrons have shown unwavering support of our students, staff, and our mission. JPS voters approved two separate bond propositions today totaling $19,600,000 by a margin of 81.4% to 18.6%. Jenks’ voters have now approved 61 of the past 62 bond issues for Jenks Public Schools. Your vote of confidence is deeply appreciated. These bond dollars will allow JPS to continue to provide exceptional resources, facilities, and opportunities to all students. Thank you, voters!
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
Don't forget this week!
🫧Our NWE Pre-K classes got a special treat this week when the Discovery Lab did a presentation about the science behind bubbles! It was so much fun! Thank you, JPS Foundation!🫧
❤️🏢Building communities while working with our community! 🏢❤️ Mrs. Cramer's Pre-K class got to work with puzzles and build with blocks while partnering some special adults and grandparents during their unit about community!
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!
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 in Ms. Geha's 3rd grade class explored Oklahoma and deepened their map making skills as they created digital maps in Book Creator and coded the Spero Mini robots to travel through major landmarks and places in Oklahoma.
As part of our NWE Classroom Connections, families were invited to help our 3rd grade students graph local weather patterns for their science unit, Weather Warning HQ!
