It's Finally Fall at JES!

October is one of my favorite months. I always enjoy watching the leaves change, farmers harvesting their crops, football, cooler weather, chicken stew, and Halloween.  At JES, we have a number of fun activities scheduled for October. Next week, Kindergarten students will make their traditional trip to the pumpkin patch to find that perfect pumpkin. 3rd graders will also visit Belle Mina to learn about farm safety. Everyone will enjoy a few days off during Fall Break, October 13 - 16. When we return from break, 3rd - 5th grade will hear from legendary storytellers at the annual Athens Storytelling Festival on The Square. Finally, we will close out the month with our annual PTO Harvest Festival on Thursday, October 29. This year's festival will include chicken stew, the haunted hayride, and lots of fun games and activities.


The JES PTO is also offering another exciting opportunity. In January 2016, one lucky boy or girl will win a new bicycle. To qualify for the drawing, students must have perfect attendance for the 2nd 9 weeks. Perfect attendance means no absences, no tardies, and no checkouts. The 2nd 9 weeks will begin October 19 and go through December 18. Again, we exited about the Fall and invite you to get involved with our PTO. Thanks for your support.