Today we awarded 5th and 6th graders with the Perseverance Character Trait Award. These students are great examples of ones who rise above challenges and continue to succeed. Our special guest speaker was Officer Bird, who is our District Safety Officer. He spoke to the students about having Integrity, which is our next character trait focus. Congratulations to all of the award recipients!
Registration for students returning to Jenks Public Schools in the 2024-25 school year is open now. If your student(s) are returning to JPS for 2024-25, please complete registration by May 31, 2024. IMPORTANT: Back to School Registration is ONLY for students returning to JPS for the 2024-25 school year. Click here to get started and find answers to frequently asked questions https://www.jenksps.org/page/24-25-back-to-school-registration
Today we were visited by citizens of Bikini Bottom. You can see them again Thursday through Saturday at the Jenks High School PAC in SpongeBob the Musical. Tickets are on sale at http://jenksvocal.com/ and at the door.
On Saturday, Elena ZhangWang and Arya Karnama represented JEI at the State MathCounts competition. They competed at Oklahoma City University with the top 6th-8th grade scorers from each region. Congrats to Elena and Arya!
JEI's Spring Book Fair begins Monday! We are also in need of volunteers to assist running the registers at the book fair. If you are available to help, please sign-up on the link below. All volunteers receive a gift certificate to the book fair as a thank you for taking the time out of your day to help!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0945ADA72AA4FD0-48235064-jeispring
JEI Spring Book Fair Volunteer Sign Up
Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!
JEI Archery students, coached by Peggy Morrow, recently competed in the State Tournament and represented JEI very well! Declan Kelley placed 2nd and Jack Noble placed 3rd in Elementary division of the Archery State tournament. We are so proud of all the Archery participants!
Jenks East Intermediate 6th graders were inspired to create mini sculptures today after viewing a sculpture made completely out of recyclable materials by artist Rafael Corzo. Students were instructed to include at least 3 colors, 3 materials, and 3 textures in their sculptures and their creations are impressive! Once they are finished, their sculptures are shown off under a blacklight to glow in the dark! Thank you, Jenks Public Schools Foundation, for making this immersive Growing Through the Arts experience possible!
Blake Brewer, of Legacy Letter, spoke to our guests prior to Dynamic Dads activities in the classrooms. Students and guests learned about perseverance through stories and games. We appreciate all of our volunteers!
JEI's Spring Scholastic Book Fair begins next Monday! The fair will be open from March 4- March 13. Click on the link below to set up your child's e-wallet now!
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/how-ewallet-works.html?fairId=5484246
We need help filling our Clothes Closet! Please donate your gently used clothing or tennis shoes.
The JEI Character Trait assembly was held today and our guest speaker was one of our very own JEI former students. Mercy Haokip is a Jenks High School student who took her challenges and turned them into triumphs. She spoke to our students about perseverance. Two of Mercy's JEI teachers, Kirstin Fishback and Cathey Love, were huge influences in her life and inspired her to see the amazing abilities that she had inside of her, and encouraged her to share them with the world. We are so proud of Mercy!
5th and 6th grade students were honored with medals and certificates for the character trait of Responsibility. Way to go, JEI students! You are such good examples of great character!
***REMINDER*** Monday, February 19, is a Professional Day for JPS employees and there is NO SCHOOL. Enjoy the three-day weekend, Trojans!
Here they are...the 2023-24 Site Teachers of the Year! This is a truly remarkable group of educators who show up for our students every day for the right reasons. They are changing the lives of students by laying the groundwork for future success and demonstrating an unparalleled level of care and compassion for every students who enters their classroom. We are so fortunate to have talented teachers like these throughout our District! Join us in congratulating our Site Teachers of the Year!
THANK YOU, VOTERS! Both JPS bond propositions were approved today by a wide margin! JPS voters have now approved 60 of the last 61 bond issues. Thank you to everyone who voted today and for your unwavering support of our students, staff, and schools!
Polls are open right now and will stay open until 7pm. Vote in the JPS Bond Election!
https://www.jenksps.org/page/bond-election
We have a lot happening next week at JEI. Kindness Week will have some fun dress up opportunities and ways to spread kindness and our Book Drive will benefit Jenks students through the Trojans Read the Way program.
Our 5th grade Archery team won 1st place in the Jenks tournament. The JEI Archery students are led by Peggy Morrow.
Caleb Knox took 1st elementary male and Declan Kelley 3rd place elementary male.
Natalya Garcia placed 2nd elementary female and Claire Calvert 3rd elementary female. We are proud of all the participants and their coach!
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Bond dollars = materials, technology, facility upgrades, construction projects, safety enhancements, and much, much more! Get all the facts about the 2024 JPS Bond Election here https://www.jenksps.org/page/bond-election
Thank a school counselor this week! We are so grateful to our incredible JPS counselors for all they do to enrich and enhance the educational experience for our students. These professionals are teaching character traits, tackling challenges alongside teachers and staff, and providing unmatched care and compassion for all students. Our schools wouldn't be the same without them! #NationalSchoolCounselingWeek
Congratulations to the Jenks East Intermediate 6th graders who competed at the MathCounts regional competition today! Our students competed against 6th-8th graders from the NE Oklahoma region. Elena ZhangWang won the top 6th grader award and won an Oplet math program subscription for JEI! We got to celebrate Garrett’s birthday today, too! Finally, a big shout out to JEI alumni in the last three pictures who were competing at the middle school. They won the top overall team award, and Arin Tripathy and Addison Baker were in the top 5 individuals overall. Coach Nicolette Hall is so proud of all of them!
