Jerger Elementary School

🐾📚 B.A.R.K. is Off to a Great Start! 📚🐾

After just one week, our Bulldogs Always Reading for Kicks (B.A.R.K.) Summer Learning Program is already making an impact!

Throughout the summer, students in grades Pre-K through 5th are spending their mornings strengthening reading and math skills, building confidence, and staying engaged in learning—all while having fun with friends and dedicated teachers.

Research shows that students can lose valuable academic progress over the summer months, but programs like B.A.R.K. help keep learning moving forward and prepare students for a strong start to the new school year.

From hands-on lessons and small-group instruction to literacy activities and skill-building opportunities, our students are staying active, curious, and connected to learning. We're proud of the hard work they have already shown during week one and can't wait to see their growth throughout the summer.

A special thank you to our teachers, staff, and families for helping make B.A.R.K. a success. Together, we're ensuring our Bulldogs continue learning, growing, and thriving all summer long.

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🌱Our Second Grade Garden is growing beautifully! 🫛
The beans are climbing, the flowers are blooming, and the Zinnias are adding bright pops of color to our garden. Just like our students, every plant grows at its own pace, BUT with care, patience, and encouragement, amazing things happen.
This garden is a wonderful reminder of the growth we've seen in all of our students this year. They have blossomed into confident learners, kind friends, and curious thinkers. We are so proud of all they have accomplished and can't wait to see how they continue to grow!
🌿 Growing strong, blooming bright, and reaching for new heights, just like our Jerger kiddos! ❤️💛

Don't forget! If you are Looking for a fun and FREE way to keep your child reading this summer, Join the Kids Summer Reading Series on Friday, June 5, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Thomasville Center for the Arts!

🐶 Enjoy a FREE showing of Dog Man
🍿 Kids will receive popcorn
📖 Each child will receive a copy of the book (while supplies last)

This exciting community event is free and open to all families. It's a great opportunity to encourage a love of reading while enjoying a fun summer outing together!

📍 Thomasville Center for the Arts
⏰ 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

🐾🔬 STEM Camp Success at TCS! 🔬🐾

What an incredible week at our TCS STEM Camps! We were excited to host two camps this summer—one for rising 4th and 5th graders and one for rising 6th and 7th graders.

From hands-on activities to problem-solving and exploration, students were fully engaged and excited to learn. The turnout was fantastic, and the energy throughout the week made it clear—this was a special experience for everyone involved.

Even better, we’re already hearing from parents and students about what a great time they had and how they can’t wait to come back next year!

This is what Bulldog +1 looks like—creating opportunities that spark curiosity and prepare students for the future.

🐾📚 B.A.R.K. Summer Program Update 📚🐾

The B.A.R.K. Summer Program will run Monday, June 1 through Thursday, June 25.

🕗 Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Harper Elementary School

🍽️ Breakfast and lunch will be served daily.

Thank you for the outstanding response—all program slots have been filled. Only students with an application currently on file are able to attend.

🚌 Parents of students using TCS bus transportation have been contacted by the Transportation Department through the transportation app.

As another incredible school year comes to a close, we want to thank our amazing Jerger faculty and staff for the love, dedication, and hard work they pour into our students every single day. ❤️💛
From classrooms to cafeterias, the front office to the hallways, every person at Jerger helps make our school a special place where students feel supported, encouraged, and loved. The impact you make reaches far beyond the school walls, and we are so grateful for each of you.
We hope everyone enjoys a summer filled with rest, laughter, sunshine, and time with the people you love. Thank you for making this year so memorable and meaningful. Have a safe and wonderful summer, Jerger family! ☀️📚❤️💛

Even though school is out for summer, Ms. Shellman and Mrs. Donalson’s pumpkin plant is still growing strong! 🎃☀️
What started as a classroom project has continued to thrive, reminding us that learning and growth never truly stop. We love seeing this bright pumpkin getting bigger each day and can’t wait to watch what happens next!
A little sunshine, care, and patience can grow something pretty amazing. 💛🌱