Val Jackson Elementary will conduct Parent/Teacher Conferences March 9, 10 and 11th. This is an excellent opportunity for us, as parents, to ask questions of our child’s teacher and review our child’s academic progress.
School will dismiss at 1:30 on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

A public forum featuring state legislators serving south-central Kansas has been scheduled from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 6, in the Suderman Room of the Wichita State University Metroplex at 29th and Oliver.

Go! Speak up! Be heard!

OUR KIDS ARE WORTH IT!!!

A community forum with Wichita Board of Education members will take place on Monday, March 1 at two locations. The discussions will take place at 6:30-8:00pm at Southeast High School and 6:30-8:00pm at West High School. Your participation can make an impact on future decisions regarding the budget and public education in Wichita.

When: Friday, December 11, 2009
Time: 6:00-8:30pm
Who: All Val Jackson students
Why: So you can have an evening to shop, dine out or just spend some quiet time to yourself!!! We’ll provide dinner and organized activities for the kids.
Cost: $5.00 and 1 canned food item per child

Reserve your spot by Monday, December 7!

Attention dads, grandpas, uncles, brothers and other positive male role models: Join your student(s) for “Donuts with Dad” on Thursday, December 10 at 7:45-8:45am in the Val Jackson gym. We’ll have tasty donuts and juice on hand plus information on how to join our DADs program. Please join us so we can celebrate YOU!

Val Jackson Elementary’s Second Annual Career Day is scheduled for January 15, 2010. We are looking for volunteers who would like to come and speak to the Val Jackson students about their career. We hope to learn about a variety of careers and the training/schooling that it took to obtain that career. Register now for more information!

Wow, summer is over already? That’s okay! We’re excited for a great 2009-2010 school year!!!

Have a safe and wonderful summer!
See you in August!

Join us for Field Day on Friday, May 22.
Grades 3-5: 10:00 – 11:30
Grades K-2: 1:30 – 3:00
The 5th grade cookout is also scheduled for Friday at 12pm.

The end of the school year is approaching and this presents many opportunities for parents to get involved. Many teachers are busy planning activities and celebrations for the end of the year. Please check the Events Calendar to find out what is planned for your child’s class and contact your child’s teacher to find out how you can help. All of the teachers welcome your help!