Students at EJE had a wonderful time viewing the critters from the Critchlow Alligator Santuary this week. The Wild About Reading assembly ended with Mrs. Blackledge kissing an alligator!!!

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Congratulations to Mrs. Holmquist's class for winning the February "Battle of Attendance" by having the best attendance for the month. Thank you to Mrs. Valente, our MDHHS Success Coach for securing monthly pizza parties for the winning class. A shout out "THANK YOU" to Mr. Worthing, owner of Vining's Park for sponsoring this great program and delivering them this week!

📚🏀 Reading & Leading! 🏀📚 Members of the EJ Men’s and Women's Varsity Basketball Team visited EJ Elementary to read with students in celebration of Read Across America Week! 📖✨ These student-athletes are setting a great example by encouraging younger students to develop a love for reading! 📚💙 Great job, Trojans! 🏀👏

EJE Families, Mark your Calendars! Morning Treats with Trojans is coming Wednesday, March 19th at 7:45am. Watch for flyers to come home in Friday Folders and be sure to RSVP by March 12th to join in on the fun!

Youth Sports League Clinic is Sunday, 03/09/25, from 2-4pm at EJE in the gym - enter through the gym at the back of the school near the playground. Sign up forms are due by Sunday. Sign up here: https://spring-2025.cheddarup.com

Sign up for Kindergarten Round Up now. Spaces are filling up quickly!

Congratulations to Daniel Williams, the new EJE GOAT(Greatest Of All Time) of jump roping.

Congratulations to Ben and Clarence! They were the winners of the EJE gold bracket sixth grade badminton tournament.

During Reading Month, Ms. Schultz's 6th graders are taking their book club discussions to the next level! They're using sticky notes to mark key passages and analyze characters, themes, and plot points, leading to amazing insights and conversations. It's inspiring to see their critical thinking and passion for reading grow! #ReadersAreLeaders #6thGradeReads #CriticalThinking #BookClubAdventures

Congratulations to Chris and Oliver! Winners of the first annual EJE golden birdie badminton tournament.

Congratulations to Mrs. Mejia’s fifth grade class for earning the golden shoe award. They were prepared with safe gym shoes, more than any other class from kindergarten to fifth grade. 🏃🏃‍♂️‍➡️👟

Picture Day is TOMORROW at EJE!!! Looking forward to seeing those beautiful smiles!

Sleep Matters!

Don't forget, Conferences and Book Fair are this afternoon at EJE from 1:45p-6:15p. Be sure to stop by the office area to drop a note to a staff member! We look forward to seeing everyone today!

Miss Chapman's class had a great time at their Valentine's Day party while looking cool!

Spring Picture Day is coming for East Jackson Elementary School, Tuesday, February 25, 2025! Start practing those smiles and pick out those outfits!!!

Ms. MacGuinness' students say Happy Valentines Day!!!

Congratulations to Ms. Cook's class for winning the January "Battle of Attendance" by having the best attendance for the month. Thank you to Mrs. Valente, our MDHHS Success Coach for securing monthly pizza parties for the winning class. A shout out "THANK YOU" to Mr. Worthing, owner of Vining's Park for sponsoring this great program and delivering them this week!

Count Day is tomorrow! We look forward to seeing everyone at school!