Programs
Every year, the Jackson Ave PTO hosts many events to strengthen our community and raise funds for our school. Read about some of our most popular programs below. Check our Events page often and consider volunteering. We are powered by volunteers!
Spirit Days
Every Wednesday, kids wear their JAE spirit wear for class participation to win most spirited. Every 3rd Wednesday is a themed Spirit Day where kids can dress to the theme or wear JAE spirit wear.
Running Club
Held Friday mornings from 8-8:25am, Running Club promotes student fitness and school spirit while kids run laps on the black top with friends to music. Parent volunteers are needed to help scan laps, monitor kids and guide them to their classes (TK/K). Kids will receive charms for each mile run (6 laps = 1 mile) and special charms are given out certain Fridays.
Frozen Treats
Frozen Treat Sales are Wednesdays at 1:30pm in the Jackson Ave MPR. Most selections are $1, small popsicles 50 cents.
Come join your classmates and neighbors and enjoy frozen treats after school in front of Jackson Ave Elementary.
Proceeds go towards 5th grade Science Camp!
Fun Run
The Fun Run is our biggest fundraiser of the year! Each fall, all of our TK-5 students run laps and collect donations to earn money for our school. Particpants have the chance to win Boosterthon prizes by reaching registration and pledge milestones. These donations help fund Jackson Ave assemblies, classroom supplies, program, and technology.
Spring Carnival
Held every spring, the carnival is our biggest event of the year! Enjoy carnival games, concessions, silent auction, bounce houses, food trucks, dunk tank, photo booth, and more. An evening of fun for the whole family right here at Jackson Ave.
Movie Night
Bring your blankets and low back chairs for a free movie night in the Jackson Ave MPR. Water, popcorn, and candy are sold by the PTO to raise money for school programs. This is a family event and children must be accompanied by an adult. Usually held 2x/year.
Multi-Cultural Night
Come celebrate the amazing diversity at Jackson. Performances, crafts, and flavors from 15 countries. Fun for the whole family! Souvenir “passports” and meal tickets are sold by the PTO to benefit the school.
Holiday Gift Shop
This is a fun, holiday-themed event on campus where students get to shop and wrap gifts for family and friends. Gifts ranges from 25 cents - $20.
Family Night Out
JAE PTO coordinates with local eateries for families to enjoy dine-in or take-out food. A percentage of sales is given back to the school for programs like 5th grade science camp and other school educational needs.
Family Bingo Night
Hosted by Granada Supporters Club at Granada High School, Family Bingo Night is fast becoming a PTO favorite. Play for prize baskets and the school with the highest attendance wins a bonus cash donation. Prize money goes toward 5th Grade Science Camp.
Book Fair
Join us during conference week for our Scholastic Book Fair! Students will explore books during class library time, and families can attend two special events. Funds raised go towards new library books and read-a-thon prizes. Volunteers are needed to help students choose books.
Build-a-Buddy
Kids/families pre-purchase and build their own “animal friends” together in the Jackson Ave MPR during this fun, fundraiser event! Alternates every-other year with Paint Night.
Paint Night
Join other Jackson Ave families in the MPR for this fun, creative paint session guided by an artist. Kids and families pre-purchase painting kits. Alternates every-other year with Build-a-Buddy.