Canned Food Drive
We invite students and families to donate nonperishable food items to ensure everyone can enjoy a warm meal during the holiday season. Every donation, big or small, teaches our students the importance of kindness, generosity, and helping neighbors in need. Thank you for helping us make a difference in our community!
Our canned food drive is supporting Sewa Diwali this season: https://sewadiwali.org/states/Oregon
Our 6th Grade Service Committee members will be collecting, tallying, and organizing this event with the oversight of Mrs. Sevenau and support of the PTO.
Cookie Dough Sale
Back by popular demand, we will be selling cookie dough and butter bread for the holidays. Delivery will be 12/8 after school for pickup. Items are frozen, so please plan accordingly.
*** Make sure to create your student portal online as the first step to enter your orders in ***
Coffee Cart Day & Principal Coffee Chat
Join Mrs. Marshall and bring your questions, concerns, constructive feedback, share your kudos, and have an opportunity to discuss openly. This will take place monthly year long and we will be pairing them with PTO’s Coffee Cart mornings- so stay and chat with some coffee provided from the PTO.
Donations and volunteer help always welcome and appreciated.
Coffee Cart starts at 7:30 AM, Principal Coffee Chat starts at 8:15 AM.
Giving Tree Kick-off
Come to the school lobby to browse our giving tree wishes. All wishes on our giving tree, support students in our school.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Save these dates to meet with your Childs teacher. Signup information will come directly from your teacher.
Coffee Cart Day & Principal Coffee Chat
Join Mrs. Marshall and bring your questions, concerns, constructive feedback, share your kudos, and have an opportunity to discuss openly. This will take place monthly year long and we will be pairing them with PTO’s Coffee Cart mornings- so stay and chat with some coffee provided from the PTO.
Donations and volunteer help always welcome and appreciated.
Coffee Cart starts at 7:30 AM, Principal Coffee Chat starts at 8:15 AM.
Last Day of Giving Tree
Be sure to have all your donated, new & unwrapped gifts into the office!
Cocoa & Chat: Winter Break Kickoff
Join us on the playground for some Hot Cocoa and Apple Cider to kick off the start of Winter break with a treat from the PTO.
Donuts with Grownups
Back and highly requested, Donuts with Grownups! This is an opportunity for a special person in your students life to join them in the morning for a donut before school.
Coffee Cart Day & Principal Coffee Chat
Join Mrs. Marshall and bring your questions, concerns, constructive feedback, share your kudos, and have an opportunity to discuss openly. This will take place monthly year long and we will be pairing them with PTO’s Coffee Cart mornings- so stay and chat with some coffee provided from the PTO.
Donations and volunteer help always welcome and appreciated.
Coffee Cart starts at 7:30 AM, Principal Coffee Chat starts at 8:15 AM.
Jaguar Jog
Our largest fundraiser of the year, come cheer on your Jaguar and support our school! Grade run times to be posted closer to event date.
Coffee Cart Day & Principal Coffee Chat
Join Mrs. Marshall and bring your questions, concerns, constructive feedback, share your kudos, and have an opportunity to discuss openly. This will take place monthly year long and we will be pairing them with PTO’s Coffee Cart mornings- so stay and chat with some coffee provided from the PTO.
Donations and volunteer help always welcome and appreciated.
Coffee Cart starts at 7:30 AM, Principal Coffee Chat starts at 8:15 AM.
Coffee Cart Day & Principal Coffee Chat
Join Mrs. Marshall and bring your questions, concerns, constructive feedback, share your kudos, and have an opportunity to discuss openly. This will take place monthly year long and we will be pairing them with PTO’s Coffee Cart mornings- so stay and chat with some coffee provided from the PTO.
Donations and volunteer help always welcome and appreciated.
Coffee Cart starts at 7:30 AM, Principal Coffee Chat starts at 8:15 AM.
Coffee Cart Day & Principal Coffee Chat
Join Mrs. Marshall and bring your questions, concerns, constructive feedback, share your kudos, and have an opportunity to discuss openly. This will take place monthly year long and we will be pairing them with PTO’s Coffee Cart mornings- so stay and chat with some coffee provided from the PTO.
Donations and volunteer help always welcome and appreciated.
Coffee Cart starts at 7:30 AM, Principal Coffee Chat starts at 8:15 AM.
Spring Fling and Raffle
Come join us for a fun spring event at the school hosted by the PTO!
Fall Fest & Dia de los Muertos
Come enjoy fall crafts, games, decorations and food hosted by the PTO!
Dia De Los Muertos - Jackson Ofrenda
Our School ofrenda is here! We are celebrating Dia de Los Muertos, a beautiful tradition for remembering and honoring loved ones who have passed away.
Starting Tuesday, Oct. 27, students are invited to bring a photo or drawing of a loved one, family member, beloved pet, or someone special who has passed, and add it to the ofrenda at the front of the school.
Please write your students name and teacher on the back so we can return it, and send a copy instead of an original treasured photo.
Participation is completely optional, and all families are welcome to stop by. The ofrenda will be up all week and during Fall Fest, and comes down Monday, Nov 2.
PTO Meeting
Our next PTO meeting is this Thursday, and we would love to see you there! This month's meeting will include discussion and planning around several exciting and important topics:
Upcoming School Bond: We are excited to welcome Beth Graser, Chief Communications Officer for HSD, to our PTO meeting this Thursday! Beth will be joining us as our guest to speak with our community about the upcoming bond and discuss how it could impact Jackson Elementary. This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from HSD, ask questions, share perspectives, and have meaningful conversations about the future of our school. We hope you will join us and take advantage of this opportunity to learn more and be part of the discussion!
Fall Fest and Canned Food Drive: Volunteer needs and ways to help make these events a success.
Cookie Dough Sale: Planning for our upcoming fundraiser.
Magical Moments at Assemblies: Voting on additional funds for staff to create special, memorable experiences for our students during assemblies.
After-School Clubs: Discussing the addition of new opportunities for students.
Student Bathrooms: Discussing needed renovations and improvements.
Community Brainstorm: Sharing ideas, feedback, and opportunities to make Jackson an even better place for our kids.
Everyone is welcome! Childcare will be provided. You don't need to be a PTO member or a regular meeting attendee to join us. Your ideas, insight, and input matter! We want our decisions to be kid-centered, ensuring that the money we raise through fundraising has the greatest possible impact on our students and school.
Whether you have a specific concern, a great idea, or simply want to learn more about what is happening at Jackson, we hope you will come be part of the conversation.
Dining Night Out: McDonalds
Mark your calendars for our next Dining Night Out this Wednesday from 4:00–8:00 PM at McDonald's!
20% of all sales during the event will be donated back to our school.
100% of all cookie totes sold OUTSIDE will be donated back to our school!
Make dinner easy, enjoy a treat, and support Jackson at the same time. Thank you for showing up for our school and supporting the businesses that give back to our community!
Coffee Cart Day & Principal Coffee Chat
Join Mrs. Marshall and bring your questions, concerns, constructive feedback, share your kudos, and have an opportunity to discuss openly. This will take place monthly year long and we will be pairing them with PTO’s Coffee Cart mornings- so stay and chat with some coffee provided from the PTO.
Donations and volunteer help always welcome and appreciated.
Coffee Cart starts at 7:30 AM, Principal Coffee Chat starts at 8:15 AM.
Used Book Sale
Drop off your used books in the front lobby at the PTO Table any time in September, and join us Friday, September 25th after school for $0.50 book shopping! Clean out your shelves and make room for your new finds! Let’s continue supporting our early readers love for books by providing another resource to get exciting books accessible to them!
Playground Meet Up- Kindergarten-3rd Grade
Building a strong sense of community.
Join us to connect with old friends and meet some new neighbors.
PTO Meeting
First meeting of the year. Everyone is welcome to join us and learn what your PTO does and what’s in store for this year.
Dining Night Out: Society Pie Pizza
Join us for our first dining night out of the year! Society Pie is a small, family-owned pizzeria, new to the Downtown Hillsboro community!
They recently opened their new location at 142 SE 2nd Ave.
Society Pie generously will donate back to Jackson 18% of ALL sales from 4-8p (dine-in, takeout, and delivery).
Thank you Society Pie for being such a great community partner!
Kona Ice
Celebrate the start of the school year with your friends with a cool treat on a hot day.
Join us with TWO trucks for faster lines!
Principal Coffee Chat & Coffee Cart Day
Join Mrs. Marshall and bring your questions, concerns, constructive feedback, share your kudos, and have an opportunity to discuss openly. This will take place monthly year long and we will be pairing them with PTO’s Coffee Cart mornings- so stay and chat with some coffee provided from the PTO.
Donations and volunteer help always welcome and appreciated.
Coffee Cart starts at 7:30 AM, Principal Coffee Chat starts at 8:15 AM.
Kindergarten, First Day of School
New Jaguars joining our crew. Get ready for fun!
Kinder parents, please join us in the Library briefly after drop off.
First Day of School, Grades 1-6
All our friends are back and looking forward to the new year!
Meet the Teacher/ School Supply Drop Off
The new school year is almost here! Join us to meet your teacher, connect with friends and drop off your school supplies. Make sure to stop by the PTO table for a treat and to sign up to volunteer at our upcoming events.
HSD Family Connections Day
Watch for a phone call from your new teacher introducing themselves and to learn about your child. This is a time to share your excitement for the new year, as well an any concerns you may have.
Campus Clean Up/ Beautification Day
As we get ready to welcome students back for another amazing school year, we’re coming together to give our campus a little extra care.
Mom's Morning Yoga
Join Morganic Wellness as she offers a free class for Mom’s to take a minute for yourself to move, breathe, and reset. All levels welcome.
Kids are welcome to join, and if yoga isn’t their thing they can play nearby while we practice.
Bring: Yoga Mat, any props you love (blocks, blanket, strap, etc.), water, your kids!
Location: Jackson Elementary playground grassy area.
Donations to the PTO always welcome and appreciated.