ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 16-22, 2024
EVENTS | NEWS FROM THE NEST | ONGOING ANNOUNCEMENTS | ANNOUNCEMENT SLIDESHOW
THIS WEEK'S EVENTS
NEWS FROM THE NEST
Katy Stone-TOTY District Finalist
Congratulations to our very own Ms. Katy Stone, a 2024 District Teacher of the Year Finalist!
Homecoming King and Queen Voting This Week
Congratulations to our East Jackson High School 2024 Homecoming Court! Students, be sure to check your email early Monday morning for the voting ballot links. You will be permitted one vote only and must be signed into your JCSS account to access the form.
Homecoming Information
Mark your calendars for a fun week of Homecoming theme days. Tickets and guest forms are now available using the QR codes shown. Contact Ruth Wilson with any questions: rwilson@jcss.us.
Fall Athletes Read to Elementary Students
Many of our fall athletes visited feeder elementary schools last week to read to students. We love this opportunity for our students to engage with the littles!
Senior Photos and Photo Retakes
Put on your brightest smile for picture retake day and the final opportunity for senior portraits: Monday, September 16, 2024.
Save the Date for our Fall Festival
Rotary Student of the Month
Congratulations to Keely Crow, our September EJHS Rotary Student of the Month!
SAT, ACT, ASVAB
Save the date for the PSAT, ACT, and ASVAB. For more information about each of these tests, visit the links below.
Why Take the PSAT?
https://k12.collegeboard.org/.../sat.../why-offer-psat-nmsqt
Why Take the ACT?
https://www.act.org/.../en/reasons-to-take-the-act.html...
Why Take the ASVAB?
https://www.asvabprogram.com/media-center-article/87
Cell Phone Policy
EJHS has a zero tolerance policy regarding cell phones and other non-JCSS digital devices. Please be sure to review the cell phone policy.
ONGOING ANNOUNCEMENTS
ParentSquare/StudentSquare
We have moved to ParentSquare as a classroom, school, and district mass communication platform. Families should have received an invitation via the email address associated with your student in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal! Download the ParentSquare app today! (Note: you must have an active Infinite Campus portal account and be marked as a guardian to connect in ParentSquare).
Scholastic Images
Scholastic Images will be on campus on various days this year to take orders and answer questions.
Bus Riders from EJHS to Empower
Students opting to ride the bus from EJHS to Empower for morning classes should be sure to arrive on time to catch the AM Empower bus, which leaves our campus promptly at 7:45 each morning. Students who arrive late and miss the bus must report to the media center for a tardy pass. Students are reminded that multiple tardies result in disciplinary action.
Need Infinite Campus/Canvas Support?
Students and parents in need of Infinite Campus assistance should first try resetting passwords on your own with the help of this video guide: Reset Your Infinite Campus Password. If you are unable to change passwords or login, please complete the Infinite Campus Support Form for assistance and check your email within a couple of days for a resolution.
Weekly Updates
EJHS Students and Families:
Our weekly newsletter is now available. Be sure to check our Weekly Announcements page on our website under the "Families & Students" tab for this week's announcements (https://www.jacksonschoolsga.org/ejhsannouncements).
Estudiantes y familias de EJHS:
Nuestro boletín semanal ya está disponible. Asegúrese de consultar nuestra página Anuncios semanales en nuestro sitio web en la pestaña "Familias y estudiantes" para ver los anuncios de esta semana (https://www.jacksonschoolsga.org/ejhsannouncements).
Bus Rider?
Bus rider information for the 2024-25 school year is now available. Please visit www.jacksonschoolsga.org/busroutes. You can also keep track of your student's location while on the bus with the Here Comes the Bus App.
Linq Connect for Lunch Account Payments
Pay at LINQ Connect
- Breakfast costs $1.45 in the elementary schools and $1.55 in the middle and high schools.
- Lunch costs $2.10 in the elementary schools and $2.60 in the middle and high schools.
- Adults can eat with their children at $2.75 for breakfast or $3.75 for lunch.
SchoolPay for All Other Payment Transactions
SchoolPay is the only way to complete transactions related to school services, including fundraisers, club dues, and dance tickets this year. We will be limiting cash and check transactions moving forward.
SchoolPay Link: https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Student-Parking-Passes/SSEM8x.
Play Cards for the Public Library
EJCHS Students:
Did you know your JCSS student ID can be used to sign up for a PLAY CARD with our local public library? PLAY CARDS can be used to access a number of resources and provide other benefits. Please see the attached flyers to learn more!
Contact your media specialist, Renee Chandler, with questions or for more information (rchandler@jcss.us).
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Estudiantes de EJCHS:
¿Sabía que su identificación de estudiante de JCSS se puede utilizar para registrarse para obtener una PLAY CARD en nuestra biblioteca pública local? PLAY CARDS se puede utilizar para acceder a una serie de recursos y proporcionar otros beneficios. ¡Consulte los folletos adjuntos para obtener más información!
Comuníquese con su especialista en medios, Renee Chandler, si tiene preguntas o desea obtener más información (rchandler@jcss.us).
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