Jesse Wharton Elementary

Another week of amazing giraffes representing their TOWERS well! Way to go! We are so proud of you!🦒❤️💙💙🧡🧡💜💜💚💚

It's National Little Free Library Week! Did you know that we have our very own Little Free Library at Jesse Wharton? It's freshly stocked and ready to go! Check out the Little Free Library website for more information and fun ways to celebrate! https://littlefreelibrary.org/about/little-free-library-week?utm_source=website&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=lfl+week+2026

Greetings, Giraffe Nation. This is Kerrie Douglas, Assistant Principal of Jesse Wharton Elementary School.

Thank you to everyone who brought such joy and encouragement to our students during the 100‑Meter Dash. Your energy made the event shine, and I want to congratulate our grade‑level winners for their hard work and heart.

We extend a big thank‑you to our 5th grade teachers and chaperones for creating a memorable Camp Hanes experience, as well as to everyone who supported the K–1 field trip to Whitaker Farms. Your commitment ensures our students continue to learn, explore, and grow beyond the classroom.

As we shift into this week, we are intentionally slowing the pace so teachers can focus deeply on preparing students for End‑of‑Grade assessments. This steady, supportive environment helps students feel grounded and confident as they enter the final stretch of the year.

We also celebrate our outstanding Tower Wheel Spinners. Your character, effort, and consistency continue to shine—you truly TOWER ABOVE.

Now, here are our weekly announcements:

Monday, May 18th
-Specials Week B
-Tower Wheel Spin K-2nd grade students

Tuesday, May 19th
-TOWER Tuesday

Wednesday, May 20th
-No PLC Meetings & Duty Free Lunch for teachers

Thursday, May 21st
-Page High School Graduation Walk at 10:30 AM
-4th & 5th grade students are invited to attend the "Almost Summer Dance" from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Admission is $5 and snacks will be available for purchase.

Friday, May 22nd
-Tower Wheel Spin 3rd-5th grade students
-JW Spirit Day

4th Quarter AG Newletter-https://canva.link/vvb7822z2t5cbcf

The registration window for rising kindergarten students is open. Please help spread the word to your neighbors, friends, and colleagues that they can now go ahead and begin the process of registration for the 2026-2027 school year. Families can complete the registration online on the Infinite Campus portal found on the GCS website.

3rd – 5th grade families our end of year EOG testing schedule is as follows:
-Thursday, May 28th - Reading EOG
-Friday, May 29th - 5th Grade Science EOG
-Tuesday, June 2nd – Math EOG

Fifth Grade Families, mark your calendars as our 5th Grade Promotion will be held on Tuesday, June 9th. As we approach the end of the school year, we will provide more details about the ceremony and musical performance.

Save the Dates and Events:
May 25 - Memorial Day- No School
May 28 - EOG Reading
May 29 - EOG Science
JW Spirit Day
June 2 - EOG Math
June 3 - EOG Remediation
June 4 - EOG Re-Administration
June 5 - Giraffe Jam 2026 for grades 3-5
June 8 - Kindergarten EOY Party
June 9 - 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony
June 10 - Kindergarten Promotion/Awards 8:00 AM
End of 4th Quarter
Last Day of School
June 11 - Mandatory Teacher Workday
June 12 - Optional Teacher Workday
Mail Report Cards

Congratulations to our super-amazing wheel spinners of the week! Way to ! 🦒❤️💙🧡🧡💜💜💜💜💚💚

Congratulations to our 3-5, 100-Meter Dash winners of 2026!!!

Congratulations to our K-2,100-Meter Dash winners of 2026!!!

Congratulations to last week’s amazing wheel spinners! Way to !
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Greetings, Giraffe Nation. This is Kerrie Douglas, Assistant Principal of Jesse Wharton Elementary School.

Last week was incredible at Jesse Wharton. Our amazing PTA organized a fun and thoughtful Teacher Appreciation Week. Our teachers felt the love in every detail. Thank you as well to all our students and families who showered them with gifts, notes, and acts of gratitude. Our teachers give their all every day, and your kindness reminded them just how valued they are.

We also celebrate our outstanding Tower Wheel Spinners. Your character, effort, and consistency continue to shine—you truly TOWER ABOVE.

Now, here are our weekly announcements:

Monday, May 11th
Specials Week A
Tower Wheel Spin K-2nd grade students

Tuesday, May 12th
TOWER Tuesday
Staff Meeting-EOG Test Training
4th Grade Mock Reading EOG
JW Skateland 6:30-8:30 Admission Fee $8

Wednesday, May 13th
100 Meter Dash during grade level Specials
Kindergarten’s race starts at 8:30
2nd grade at 9:20
1st grade at 10:20
3rd grade at 11:10
4th grade at 12:30
5th grade at 1:20
*Parents, you are welcome to come watch your child race. Please head straight to the lower field behind the school. We look forward to seeing our students compete for the 100-meter dash gold medal!

Thursday, May 14th
5th grade Camp Hanes Trip

Friday, May 15th
Tower Wheel Spin 3rd-5th grade students
5th grade Camp Hanes Trip
K/1st Grade Field Trip to Whitaker Farms

Wishing everyone a strong week ahead, Giraffe Nation! Let’s keep lifting each other up and finishing the year with pride and purpose.

4th Quarter AG Newletter-https://canva.link/vvb7822z2t5cbcf

The registration window for rising kindergarten students is open. Please help spread the word to your neighbors, friends, and colleagues that they can now go ahead and begin the process of registration for the 2026-2027 school year. Families can complete the registration online on the Infinite Campus portal found on the GCS website.

3rd – 5th grade families our end of year EOG testing schedule is as follows:
Thursday, May 28th - Reading EOG
Friday, May 29th - 5th Grade Science EOG
Tuesday, June 2nd – Math EOG

Fifth Grade Families, mark your calendars as our 5th Grade Promotion will be held on Tuesday, June 9th. As we approach the end of the school year, we will provide more details about the ceremony and musical performance.

Save the Dates and Events:

May 21: Page Graduation Walk
May 25: Memorial Day- No School
May 28: EOG Reading
May 29: EOG Science
JW Spirit Day
June 2: EOG Math
June 3: EOG Remediation
June 4: EOG Re-Administration
June 5: Giraffe Jam 2026 for grades 3-5
June 8: K EOY Party
June 9: 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony
June 10: K-Promotion/Awards 8:00 AM
End of 4th
Last Day of School
June 11: Mandatory Teacher Workday
June 12: Optional Teacher Workday
Mail Report Cards