01/08/2025
Calling all parents and guardians of future kindergartners! Please save the date and join your neighborhood WESD school for their Kindergarten Open House event on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. This will be a great opportunity for you and your child to learn about the WESD kindergarten program, meet dedicated teachers, explore engaging classrooms, receive important information about our childcare program (KidSpace), transportation services and school meals, and so much more.
If you know someone who also has a child turning five before Sept. 1, 2025, we encourage you to share this exciting opportunity with them, as well. We look forward to meeting the future class of 2038!
01/08/2025
We are excited to announce our January PTO Fundraiser at Dave's Hot Chicken located at 475 E. Bell Road. You can order all day on January 23. You must show them the flier attached. We hope to see you there!
12/27/2024
Congratulations to our amazing librarian Ms. Driver for winning this years Fiesta Bowl grant!
Congratulations to Shannon Driver, library media specialist at John Jacobs Elementary, who was selected as a grant recipient of the Palo Verde Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers program! Shannon will use the grant to transform a corner of the library into an engaging movie section, which will include a diverse selection of books that have inspired beloved films and whimsical decorations such as vintage movie reels, eye-catching film strips, and playful popcorn buckets to ignite the imagination of all who enter. She will also use the funds to create an Arizona sports section featuring both professional and college teams, which will incorporate not only books but also highlights of local sports heroes and their remarkable journeys. Way to go, Shannon!
12/16/2024
Congratulations Lloyd C. On winning the John Jacobs Spelling Bee and going on to represent us in the district finals.
12/13/2024
Dear Parents & Jaguar community,
I want to thank you for being with us every step of the way these last two weeks. Your contributions, support, and donations made this Apex Leadership Co. fundraiser an unforgettable experience.
My hope is that the students will carry out the FUTURE leadership habits in the classroom and at home throughout the rest of the school year and beyond. Below you will find a final results.
And now for the FINAL SCHOOL UPDATE!
..Drum Roll Please!!!
Our school was able to reach $12,228.50! WOW!! We couldn’t have done it without your shares, pledges, and support! We are coming to classes today to pass out final thank you gifts & to say our goodbyes!
Here's the Final Leaderboard:
Heller, Mickayla $68.30/Lap 65%
Tonemah, Quay $43.63/Lap 90%
Conner, Tiffany $36.17/Lap 92%
Blanchard, Irene $31.33/Lap 100%
Myers, Bryanna $31.03/Lap 61%
Thank you,
Bouncin' Benji
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12/12/2024
Free Books for John Jacob Students! đź“š
This Saturday, the Mountain Sky PTO is hosting a FREE Book Giveaway! We have hundreds of great books, perfect for elementary school students.
When: This Saturday, 4-6 p.m.
Where: Mountain Sky Junior High, 162225 N. 7th Avenue
Parents/Guardians: You must accompany your child to select books. No books will be given to children without their parent's permission. Don't miss this opportunity to stock up on reading materials for your family!
12/11/2024
Congratulations December Employee of the Month, our amazing Day Custodian Mr. Rick! He makes our campus beautiful and safe everyday. Thank you Mr. Rick!
12/11/2024
Tomorrow is our Fun Run! We couldn’t be more excited to celebrate all our students and you! Thank you to everyone who has contributed to our fundraiser. We would LOVE for you to join us to cheer on the kids! And for extra fun, wear our Apex colors, orange and blue!
Principal’s Challenge:
Our final challenge until Friday morning is the PRINCIPAL'S CHALLENGE. If the school wins tonight's challenge by getting 75% logged in school wide & a 10% jump in pledges (Roughly $5,000 more) we will have a huge bucket of SLIMEEEE to pour on Mr. Whynott in front of the ENTIRE school!!
The top two pledging classes are:
1) Ms. Heller $35.67/per lap 60% Login
2) Ms. Baumener $27.67/per lap 87% Login
Last nights Challenge Winner:
Mr. Judy 33% Participation & Increase in pledges by $6/per lap!
Congrats Mr. Judy's Class you've earned an Apex Mystery prize!!
Pledge Medal Winner:
Ms. Heller
Share Medal Winner:
Ms. Heller (91 Shares)
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12/11/2024
Please see your email today regarding event times!
12/10/2024
Oh wow! That was a close one with a lot of students working hard but, several students got a $3 jump in pledges!!! Whoop whoop!! This means they have earned the chance to Pie an Apex member! Great job to those students!!!
Tonight's challenge is the Participation Challenge (LOG IN PERCENTAGE, SHARE YOUR PAGE, GET A PLEDGE). It is the Gifting Season so the class that wins tonight's challenge will earn... a Holiday Mystery Prize! Who will be tonight's winner!?
The top two pledging classes are:
1) Coach Heller $28.50/per lap 60% Login
2) Coach Baumener $27.67/per lap 58% Login
Challenge Winner
Every student with $3 jump in pledges!
Pledge Medal Winner
Coach Heller
Share Medal Winner
Coach Heller (76 Shares)
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12/09/2024
Last week Ms. Blanchard’s Class won the pledge challenge and received an Apex birthday party. They had so much fun celebrating with the team!
12/09/2024
The class that won the Weekend States Challenge is...Ms. Baumener's class with $20/per lap jump in pledges NOT from Arizona! Whooop Whooop!! Great job Ms. Baumener's class!! You have earned an Apex Donut Party!
Tonight's challenge is the The Race to $3. Each individual student who jumps up by $3/Lap or more will get to pie their Apex member in the face!! Who will be tonight's winner!?
The top two pledging classes are:
1) Ms. Baumener $27.00/per lap 54% Login
2) Ms. Heller $19.67/per lap 56% Login
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12/06/2024
The class that won Last night's NEW Shares Challenge winner is.... Ms. Pruitt's class with 42 NEW SHARES!!! Whoop whoop!!! This means they have earned the chance to Silly String the Apex Crew. Great job Ms. Pruitt!!
This weekend's challenge is a GOOOD one: It is the Out of State Challenge!! The class with the most pledges from Out Of State (Not in Arizona) will win the chance to have an Apex Donut Party!!
The top two pledging classes are:
1) Ms. Blanchard $14.83/per lap 73% Login
2) Ms. Heller $14.67/per lap 56% Login
12/05/2024
The class that won last night's New Pledges challenge is.... Ms. Blanchard's class with a $5/per lap jump in pledges!!! Whoop whoop!! This means they have earned an Apex Birthday Party!! Great job Ms. Blanchard!!
Tonight's challenge is the Shares Challenge. The class that has the most NEW SHARES by tomorrow morning will earn... a chance to Silly String the Apex Team! Who will be tonight's winner!?
1) Ms. Blanchard $9.83/Per lap
2) Ms. Myers $5.20/Per lap
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12/04/2024
So far Ms. Blanchard's class is in the lead with todays challenge! Congratulations Ms. Duncan's class for having the highest percentage of students registered for the Fun Run!