Hey amazing students, awesome families, and dedicated teachers-- SPRING BREAK is here! Let's take a moment to appreciate the hard work and dedication that brought us to this well-deserved break. Take care and have a wonderful break!
Happy Pi Day! Take a look at some of the fun things that teachers planned for students today. Here's to celebrating infinite possibilities and never-ending digits. 🥧✨ #PiDay #3.14
Registration for students returning to Jenks Public Schools in the 2024-25 school year is open now. If your student(s) are returning to JPS for 2024-25, please complete registration by May 31, 2024. IMPORTANT: Back to School Registration is ONLY for students returning to JPS for the 2024-25 school year. Click here to get started and find answers to frequently asked questions https://www.jenksps.org/page/24-25-back-to-school-registration
Freckles Friday... on a Thursday! Support PTAG by bringing $2 to purchase a frozen treat on Thursday, March 14th.
At the end of March, 6th grade will be participating in an art experience funded by the Jenks Foundation. As part of this experience, we are collecting recycled materials such as cleaned out plastic bottles, cereal boxes, tissue boxes, fabric scraps, empty pringles cans, etc.).
You can drop your clean, recycled materials off in the front office or have your student take the items to the 6th grade commons-- Each homeroom will have a designated box in the 6th grade commons.
Students in Mrs. Lack's math class were working together to answer one of life's greatest questions... "How many boxes of Girl Scout cookies can fit in the trunk of Mrs.Lack's car?" 🍪
📚✨ Exciting News! Our School Book Fair is here! 🎉 By supporting the book fair, you're not just grabbing incredible reads, but you're also contributing to our school's educational initiatives-- like our JWI Fam(ily) Lit(eracy) program in February. 📚✨
📘💙 Thanks to YOU, we were able to put a book in the hands of every student! 🤝📚
The book fair starts March 6th and runs until March 14th.
#JWI #JWIreads #Bookfair
Trojans, enjoy your Distance Learning day tomorrow. Take the opportunity to complete all of your assignments. Remember to take breaks and to fuel your brain with plenty of water and nutritious foods. See you on Monday!
This week, creative teachers combined some of their interests into their classroom to create a math experience that was simply 💎bejeweled💎. The class time was filled with solving problems, creating friendship bracelets, and singing together. What a fun way to practice distributive property!
***REMINDER*** Monday, February 19, is a Professional Day for JPS employees and there is NO SCHOOL. Enjoy the three-day weekend, Trojans!
There is no school for students on Monday, February 19th. All of your teachers at JWI will be engaged in learning and collaborating! See you on Tuesday, February 20th.
Dear JWI PTAG,
I wanted to drop a line and say,
Thanks a ton for Valentine's Day!
Your gift was rad, it hit the spot,
It really meant a whole lot.
Love, JWI
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!
On Friday, February 16th, students have the opportunity to enjoy a sweet treat from Freckles Frozen Custard for just $2.00. Money raised through sales goes to PTAG which in turn supports students and staff here at JWI!
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
7 days away.
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
We are excited to invite you and your family to a special fundraiser night at Roy's Chicken on Wednesday, February 7th from 4:00- 8:00 PM. This is not only an excellent opportunity to enjoy a delicious meal but also a chance to support our school and downtown Jenks at the same time!
"What began as a conversation between students and teachers about how to problem solve and truly make a difference at West Intermediate turned into 6th graders taking action. It was there that the Trojan Care Closet was born. Students imagined a place where anyone, student or teacher, could go to find essential clothing items to fit each season. "
Check out the full news story over on our JWI Webpage! https://www.jenksps.org/o/west-intermediate/article/1437985
