
🎉🐾 More fun is headed the Jaguar way! 🎉The two classes (one lower grades & one upper grades) with the BEST attendance from May 13–22 will win some Bouncy Fun Time on Friday, May 23rd! 🏆🎈🎉 Let’s show up and bounce it out, Jaguars! 🐆💛
🎉🐾 ¡Más diversión viene en camino para los Jaguares! 🎉 Las dos clases (una de los grados menores y una de los grados mayores) con la MEJOR asistencia del 13 al 22 de mayo ganarán un tiempo de Diversión Saltarina el viernes 23 de mayo! 🏆🎈🎉¡Asistan y prepárense para saltar, Jaguares! 🐆💛
https://5il.co/3fvjk



🌊 Splash Day is coming on May 27th! 🎉 This is a super fun event for all students! To join in on the fun, students need to be present over the next two weeks. Make sure there’s no more than 1 absence between May 13–23 to be eligible. We can’t wait to celebrate with everyone! 💦☀️
🌊 ¡El Día de Splash es el 27 de mayo! 🎉 ¡Este es un evento súper divertido para todos los estudiantes! Para participar, los estudiantes deben asistir durante las próximas dos semanas. Asegúrense de no tener más de 1 ausencia entre el 13 y el 23 de mayo para ser elegibles. ¡Estamos emocionados de celebrar con todos! 💦☀️

📣 Don’t miss out! The Jackson Silent Auction ends TODAY, May 6th at 6:15 PM! 🕕🎉Put in your final bids in before it’s too late — all funds directly support our Jackson Elementary students! 🍎📚
View items & bid here: https://givebutter.com/c/UeJdqb/auction
Good luck! 🍀
📣 ¡No te lo pierdas! ¡La subasta silenciosa de Jackson finaliza HOY, 6 de mayo a las 6:15 p. m.! 🕕🎉Haga sus ofertas finales antes de que sea demasiado tarde: ¡todos los fondos apoyan directamente a nuestros estudiantes de Jackson! 🍎📚
Vea artículos y haga ofertas aquí: https://givebutter.com/c/UeJdqb/auction
¡Buena suerte! 🍀


Today is the day, May 6th! Our Cinco de mayo Literacy Event is happening tonight, along with a PTO Meeting, Silent Auction, Loteria, Book Fair, Rock Band, Folklorico, and Mariachi Presentation. 😃 Doors open at 5:00. We hope to see everyone here! 🎉
¡Hoy es el día, 6 de mayo! Nuestro evento de literatura del Cinco de mayo se llevará a cabo esta noche, junto con una junta de PTO, una subasta silenciosa, lotería, feria de libros, y presentacións de banda de rock, folklórico y de mariachi. 😃 Las puertas abren a las 5:00. ¡Esperamos verlos a todos aquí! 🎉


📣 The Jackson Annual Silent Auction is here! 🎉 Let the bidding begin! 🛍️
Click the link below to view all the amazing classroom projects and auction items, and register to start bidding: https://givebutter.com/c/UeJdqb/auction
Happy bidding & good luck! 🍀


The Scholastic Book Fair has arrived at Jackson! Parents can shop the fair with their child during our literacy event on Tuesday, May 6th from 5:00-6:30 p.m. Setup your ewallet today! 📚
¡La Feria de Libros Scholastic ya llegó a Jackson! Los padres pueden comprar en la feria con sus hijos durante nuestro evento de literatura el martes 6 de mayo de 5:00 a 6:30 p.m. ¡Crea su billetera electrónica hoy mismo! 📚
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/jacksonelementaryschool44

It is officially MAY! 🌞 Stay up to date with our LIVE May Calendar using the link below.
https://bit.ly/4iO13yz

Join us for Cinco de mayo: Read, Write, & Celebrate on Tuesday, May 6th from 5:00-6:30!
Celebrate our LOVE for literacy with Book Bingo, Craft Stations, shop our Book Fair, and bid on our silent auction. Enjoy presentations from our Jackson Rock Band & el Marachi Los Potrillos.🥳📚
Únase a nosotros para el Cinco de mayo: ¡Lea, escriba y celebre el martes 6 de mayo de 5:00 a 6:30! Celebre nuestro AMOR por la lectura con Book Bingo, Craft Stations, compre en nuestra Feria de libros y oferte en nuestra subasta silenciosa. Disfrute de las presentaciones de nuestro Rock Band y el Marachi Los Potrillos.🥳📚
https://5il.co/3eru3


Our Muffins for Mom Celebrations are right around the corner.
Everyone attending needs to come to the front office and have their official government identification scanned. Please see the flyer below for dates and times.
Nuestras celebraciones de Muffins para mamá están a la vuelta de la esquina.
Todos los asistentes deben venir a la oficina principal y escanear su identificación oficial del gobierno. Consulte el folleto a continuación para conocer las fechas y horarios.
https://5il.co/3eoji



Reminder: Our 3rd and 4th-grade students will be taking the Math STAAR test tomorrow. Please make sure they get a good night’s sleep, arrive at school by 7:30 AM, and are ready to do their best. If your child wears reading glasses, please be sure they bring them. Backpacks should be left at home for the day. Thank you for your support!

Reminder: Our 5th grade students will be taking the Science STAAR test tomorrow. Please make sure they get a good night’s sleep, arrive at school by 7:30 AM, and are ready to do their best. If your child wears reading glasses, please be sure they bring them. Backpacks should be left at home for the day. Thank you for your support!

Attention future Cathey Cobras! Interested in joining band or orchestra? Don’t miss our Instrument Drive on April 22nd at 5 PM in the Cathey Orchestra Room (1800 N. Cynthia St.) Come find your sound and join the music family! #FutureMusicians #BandOrOrchestra


Good afternoon Parents,
Tomorrow, 4/12/25, we will be gathering to help beautify Jackson Elementary and would love you to join us from 9:00am -10:00am. Please don't miss out on our group picture at 9:30am. The City of McAllen will also have a Park Celebration from 10:00am - 12:00pm at the McAllen Municipal Park. Thank you for your time and continued support.

Reminder: Our 3rd & 4th grade students will be taking the RLA STAAR test tomorrow. Please make sure they get a good night’s sleep, arrive at school by 7:30 AM, and are ready to do their best. If your child wears reading glasses, please be sure they bring them. Backpacks should be left at home for the day. Thank you for your support!

Reminder: Our 5th grade students will be taking the RLA STAAR test tomorrow. Please make sure they get a good night’s sleep, arrive at school by 7:30 AM, and are ready to do their best. If your child wears reading glasses, please be sure they bring them. Backpacks should be left at home for the day. Thank you for your support!

Friendly Reminder: Order forms and money for Spring Photos are due tomorrow, Friday, April 4, 2025.
Recordatorio: los formularios de pedido y el dinero para las fotos de primavera deben entregarse mañana, viernes 4 de abril de 2025.


Summer is around the corner! Secure a spot in one of the many summer opportunities that McAllen ISD is offering this summer. ☀️📝
¡El verano está a la vuelta de la esquina! Reserva tu lugar en una de las muchas oportunidades que ofrece el Distrito Escolar Independiente de McAllen. ☀️📝
https://bit.ly/4ci2CDe


Spring is in the air! 🌸 Stay updated with all the exciting events by checking our LIVE monthly calendar for April. 📅
¡Ya llegó la primavera! 🌸 Mantente al día con todos los eventos emocionantes consultando nuestro calendario mensual EN VIVO de abril. 📅
https://bit.ly/3XzDSAf

Reminder: 5th grade students received their pinewood derby car that is due this Tuesday- April 1st. On Friday 4/4 it’s “Off to the Races” as they will compete their cars. Please help your child have the wood car ready to turn in. Thank You!
The racetrack is built and ready for the races! https://5il.co/3c0s5

Due to the rain, PK-2nd grade will be dismissed through 5 ½ Street (same as morning drop-off). Please pick up PK-2nd graders through 5 ½ Street .
Bus students & 3rd-5th graders will be dismissed through the front office in a staggered manner. After buses leave, 3rd-5th graders will be dismissed through the front office.