The Scholastic Book Fair has arrived at Jackson Elementary! 🐆✨
It’s the perfect time to stock up on your summer reading pile with our BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE sale! ☀️📖 Shop May4th-8th!
💳 Don’t forget to make shopping easy—set up your child’s e-Wallet today:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/jacksonelementaryschool29
Let’s get our Jaguars reading all summer long! 📚💛

We’ve got some mighty special treats cookin’ for our teachers and staff this Teacher Appreciation Week—Texas Style! 🌵🐆
We’d love for our students and families to join in and help make their days even sweeter! 🍪🎁
A big Texas-sized THANK YOU to all the businesses and individuals who made this week possible—we appreciate you! 🤎
Because around here, our teachers are the best in Texas! ⭐
Y’all don’t forget… it’s gonna be a rootin’-tootin’ good time! 🤠🎉

Join us in filling the air with a festive vibe as we show our appreciation for the heart, dedication, and passion that make our school so special. Let’s make it a week to remember! 💙💛✨


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3rd Grade Math STAAR is TOMORROW (April 29th) 🤠⭐
Get ready to shine, Jaguars! 🐆✨
✔️ Get a good night’s rest
✔️ Be on time
✔️ Eat breakfast
✔️ No backpacks or phones
Do your best — we’re rooting for you TEXAS STYLE! 💙💛

5th Grade Math STAAR is TOMORROW (April 28th) 🤠⭐
Get ready to shine, Jaguars! 🐆✨
✔️ Get a good night’s rest
✔️ Be on time
✔️ Eat breakfast
✔️ No backpacks or phones
Do your best — we’re rooting for you TEXAS STYLE! 💙💛

Registration for the 2026–2027 school year is now open, and we ask that all families complete the process as soon as possible to ensure a smooth start to the year. We are excited to begin preparations for the 2026 – 2027 school year and look forward to welcoming your child to another year of learning, growth, and success.
Click Here for important 2026-2027 dates

Reminder—our Ad-Hoc Committee Virtual Meeting is today at 1:45 PM via Zoom 💻
We’ll review the School-Parent Compact & Parent & Family Engagement Policy for 2026–2027. Your input matters! 💙
🔗 Zoom link will be sent before the meeting.
We hope you can join us! ✨
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📣 Padres y tutores de Jackson:
Recordatorio—nuestra reunión virtual del comité Ad Hoc es hoy a la 1:45 PM vía Zoom 💻
Revisaremos el Acuerdo Escuela-Padres y la Póliza de Participación de Padres y Familias para 2026–2027. ¡Su opinión es muy importante! 💙
🔗 El enlace de Zoom se enviará antes de la reunión.
¡Esperamos contar con su participación! ✨



Out with the old, in with the bold! 🚀 $117.69M of the bond is dedicated to "Modernization & Alignment." This means CTE (Career & Technical Education) expansions and campus refreshes to prepare our students for tomorrow’s workforce. 🛠️💻 See the plans: mcallenisdbond.org #FutureReady #CTE #McAllenISD

4th Grade Math STAAR is TOMORROW (April 23rd) 🤠⭐
Get ready to shine, Jaguars! 🐆✨
✔️ Get a good night’s rest
✔️ Be on time
✔️ Eat breakfast
✔️ No backpacks or phones
Do your best — we’re rooting for you TEXAS STYLE! 💙💛

5th Grade Science STAAR is TOMORROW (April 22nd) 🤠⭐
Get ready to shine, Jaguars! 🐆✨
✔️ Get a good night’s rest
✔️ Be on time
✔️ Eat breakfast
✔️ No backpacks or phones
Do your best — we’re rooting for you TEXAS STYLE! 💙💛

You are invited to join our Ad-Hoc Committee Virtual Parent Meeting 💻
Help us review and revise the School-Parent Compact and the Parent & Family Engagement Policy for the 2026–2027 school year. Your input matters! 💙
🗓 Thursday, April 23
⏰ 1:45 PM
📍 Via Zoom
We hope you can join us! ✨
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📣 ¡Atención padres y tutores de Jackson!
Están cordialmente invitados a nuestra Reunión Virtual del Comité Ad-Hoc 💻
Le invitamos a revisar y actualizar el Acuerdo entre la escuela y los padres y la Póliza de Participación de Padres y Familias para el año escolar 2026–2027. ¡Su opinión es muy importante! 💙
🗓 Jueves 23 de abril
⏰ 1:45 PM
📍 Vía Zoom
¡Esperamos contar con su participación! ✨


Join us today for the Spanish 5th Grade Transition Parent Meeting at Cathey Middle School!
Meet campus administrators and receive important information to help your child prepare for middle school 🎒✨
🗓 Tuesday, April 21
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Cathey Middle School Library
We hope to see you there! 💙
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📣 ¡Recordatorio: Padres y tutores de 5to grado!
¡Acompáñenos hoy a la Reunión en Español de Transición a 6.º grado en la secundaria Cathey!
Conozca a la administración y reciba información importante para apoyar a su hijo(a) en su transición a la secundaria 🎒✨
🗓 martes 21 de abril
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Biblioteca de la secundaria Cathey
¡Los esperamos! 💙


At Jackson, our parent volunteers are truly the heart of our school! Your time, dedication, and willingness to jump in and help make a difference every single day.
Because of you, our teachers feel supported, our classrooms run smoothly, and most importantly—our students have brighter, happier, and more meaningful days. ✨
Thank you for showing up, for caring, and for being such an important part of our Jaguar family. We appreciate you more than words can say! 💙💛




Election Day: Saturday, May 2
Stay informed about the future of McAllen ISD. Visit our official Bond website to learn about proposed projects, campus improvements, and what this means for our students and community.
Visit: www.mcallenisdbond.org


If your 5th grader signed up for band for the 2026–2027 school year, please join us for the Beginner Band Instrument Drive. This is a great opportunity to learn more about instruments and next steps for your child’s band journey.


