Join us TONIGHT, 09/03, at Peter Piper Pizza for our Back-to-School Celebration and help us raise money while enjoying a night out with the family! 🎉
✨ 15% of purchases will be donated back to Andrew Jackson Elementary PTO!
🍦 First 50 guests with a purchase get a FREE soft-serve cone!



Wear GOLD every Monday in September to help raise awareness for Childhood Cancer!


📣 Reminder—Jackson Parents & Guardians: Our Parent Orientation Meeting is tomorrow!
🗓 Thursday, September 3
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 Parent Room #52 or via Zoom
We will share important school information and explain the Parent & Family Engagement Policy and School–Parent Compact.
The Zoom link will be sent tomorrow morning before the meeting. We hope you can join us! 💙🐆
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📣 Recordatorio—Padres y tutores de Jackson: ¡Nuestra Reunión de Orientación para Padres es mañana!
🗓 Jueves 3 de septiembre
⏰ 9:00 a. m.
📍 Salón de Padres #52 o por Zoom
Compartiremos información importante de la escuela y explicaremos la Póliza de Participación de Padres y Familias y el Acuerdo entre la Escuela y los Padres.
El enlace de Zoom se enviará mañana por la mañana antes de la reunión. ¡Esperamos que puedan acompañarnos! 💙🐆


📣 Jackson Parents & Guardians: Join us this Thursday for our first parent meeting of the school year—our Parent Orientation Meeting! We will share important school information and explain the Parent & Family Engagement Policy and School–Parent Compact.
🗓 Thursday, September 3
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 Parent Room #52 or via Zoom
We hope you can join us! 💙🐆
📣 Padres y tutores de Jackson: ¡Acompáñenos este jueves en nuestra primera reunión de padres del año escolar: la Reunión de Orientación para Padres! Compartiremos información importante de la escuela y explicaremos la Póliza de Participación de Padres y Familias y el Acuerdo entre la Escuela y los Padres.
🗓 Jueves 3 de septiembre
⏰ 9:00 a. m.
📍 Salón de Padres #52 o por Zoom
¡Esperamos que puedan acompañarnos! 💙🐆


Good morning! 🍂 September is here! Stay updated with the Jackson September LIVE Family Calendar! 📅 Events are subject to change, so be sure to check the calendar frequently for updates! 💙💛🐾
https://canva.link/jackson-family-september-2026-calendar

📣 Jackson Parents & Guardians: Join us next Thursday for our first parent meeting of the school year—our Parent Orientation Meeting!
🗓Thursday, September 3
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 Parent Room #52 or via Zoom
We hope you can join us! 💙🐆
📣 Padres y tutores de Jackson: ¡Acompáñenos el próximo jueves en nuestra primera reunión de padres del año escolar: la Reunión de Orientación para Padres!
🗓 Jueves 3 de septiembre
⏰ 9:00 a. m.
📍 Salón de Padres #52 o por Zoom
¡Esperamos que puedan acompañarnos! 💙🐆


📅 Beginning Monday, August 31st, all grandparents attending will need to stop by the Front Office to receive a visitor’s pass before visiting campus.
We can’t wait to celebrate our grandparents! 💙💛


Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year, Jackson families! 💙🐆
My name is Marisol Garza, your Parent & Family Engagement Specialist. Please remember to complete, sign, and return the School–Parent–Student Compact provided at Meet the Teacher.
The attached image is only a sample to help you identify the document. Please return the original copy with your child.
Thank you—I truly appreciate your support!
¡Bienvenidas, familias de Jackson, al año escolar 2026–2027! 💙🐆
Mi nombre es Marisol Garza y soy su Especialista de Participación de Padres y Familias. Les recordamos que completen, firmen y devuelvan el Acuerdo entre la Escuela, los Padres y el Estudiante que recibieron durante Conozca al Maestro.
La imagen adjunta es solo una muestra para ayudarles a identificar el documento. Por favor, envíen la copia original con su hijo(a).
¡Muchas gracias! Aprecio sinceramente su apoyo.


ELEVATE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
5th graders, get ready to PLAY HARD, HAVE FUN & ELEVATE TOGETHER! 💙💛
The ELEVATE Flag Football & Volleyball programs are officially open for registration and begin on August 24th!

🚗 5½ Drop-Off (along 5½ street)
⏰ Opens at 7:15 a.m.
➡️For all PK-5th grade students
🏫 Gym Morning Lane (along Harvey)
⏰ Opens at 7:30 a.m.
➡️ For 3rd–5th grade students ONLY who do not have younger siblings (PK–2nd grade).
🚪 Multi-Level Classroom Drop-Off (along Harvey)
➡️ Drop-off is located at the front doors of the school.
Please review the map and plan your morning drop-off accordingly.
We are so excited to welcome all of our Jaguars back for the FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL! 🎒📚🐆
📅 Monday, August 17
💙💛 Let’s make it a ROARING great first day! 🐾
See you Monday, Jaguar Families!

📚 Pre-Kinder & Kinder Camp
📅 Tomorrow, August 13th
⏰ Camp begins at 8:30 a.m.
📍 Parent Informational Meeting: 9:00 a.m. in the Library
Parents, we look forward to sharing important information with you and helping make your child’s first experience at Jackson a wonderful one!
🤠🎒 We can’t wait to meet our newest Jaguars!

We are so excited to welcome all of our students and parents back to Jackson Elementary! Stop by to meet your teacher, drop off your school supplies, and get ready for an amazing school year! 🎒✨
📅 Tomorrow, August 13
⏰ 4:30 p.m.
We can’t wait to see all of our Jaguars! 💙💛🐾

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates, and download the McAllen ISD app to stay informed in one place—news, live feeds, cafeteria menus, and direct communication with your child’s teacher through Rooms!
Make sure your information is up to date in Skyward, and don’t miss important messages—text START to 98900 to opt back in.


Order your spirit wear today before the pre-order window closes on July 22, 2026! 🎉
Don’t miss out! Show your Jaguar pride and support our PTO at the same time. 💙💛
Order at: https://bit.ly/4oRg334





Parents, your child’s STAAR results can be viewed online through the Texas Assessment Family Portal.
✅ View performance levels
✅ See strengths and areas for growth
✅ Access personalized resources to support learning at home
📅 Results Available:
• STAAR Grades 3–8 Results – June 16, 2026
🔗 Visit the Texas Assessment Family Portal and use your child’s unique access code or student information to log in

School Supply Lists are now available at https://bit.ly/4aBPrNJ
Visit the Andrew Jackson Elementary Website for more information.
Happy Summer 💙💛😊


Thank you for a wonderful school year. Attached is the 2026–2027 McAllen ISD School Calendar to help you plan ahead. Please note that the first day of school for students is August 17, 2026.
Have a safe, fun, and relaxing summer! 💙💛🐾

The show starts at 8:30 a.m.!

