
Next week we’re celebrating Read Across America Week in honor of the amazing impact reading has on our lives! 📚✨
Inspired by the mission of National Education Association and their nationwide Read Across America initiative, this special week encourages readers of all ages to discover new books, explore different stories, and grow their love of reading.
To help us celebrate, we’re adding some extra fun with dress-up days all week long! 🎉





📅 Date: February 25
🕠 Time: 5:30–6:30 PM (Come and Go)
📍 Location: ECC Cafeteria
Join us for a FREE informational event where you can learn about valuable community counseling resources available to support our youth. 💬✨
🍕 Pizza will be served while supplies last!
Don't miss this opportunity to connect with local resources and get helpful info for your family. We can't wait to see you there!
Hosted by JISD
#JISDCounseling #ParentSupport #CommunityResources #YouthWellBe



Program details:
Time of day 8:00am-2:00pm;
no transportation provided;
qualify based on parent/guardian income-free or reduced lunch.
What is Play-based learning?
Play-based learning is an approach where children learn through hands-on activities, integrates physical, sensory and cognitive activities to strengthen brain connectivity, to improve focus and enhance behavior in children. Teachers will intentionally design play experiences that build language, problem-solving, social skills, cognitive development, and emotional development.
Please take this survey so we can evaluate the need for this type of program.
https://forms.gle/T5cvPBLhmU3jCHuu5





Through hands-on models and collaborative investigation, students explored how Earth’s lithospheric plates move and interact. From convergent boundaries forming mountain ranges to divergent boundaries creating new crust and transform boundaries causing earthquakes, the classroom was buzzing with discovery.




Students 3.00
Passes THSCA , TGCA , 27&28 AAA & Senior
Gates open @ 5:30 PM



Hello Jourdanton Elementary School Families – We’re midway through Kids Heart Challenge and our students are learning how to keep their hearts healthy and about life-saving skills at school.
We need your families help at home – Click here: or download the free AHA Schools App to join our school’s service project and see updates for student and class rankings including all the ways your student can get involved!
Complete Finn’s Mission together at home then share your page with friends and family to spread lifesaving skills and support your fundraising goals.
Raise $100 to COLORBLAST a principal! Complete Finn's Mission to SUPERSOAK the COACHES!
For every $200 raised, students earn a CUP OF SLIME to slime Coach Martin with!!
If School reaches goal of $15,000 in lifesaving donations, the principal will dress as a puppy for the day!
🎯 Raise $50 and you’ll earn a BOGO Spurs ticket and an exclusive courtside opportunity to watch the players warm up! ✨🏀
🚨🐶 This week, take Rescue’s Challenge! 🦴✨ 💰 Get at least ONE new donation this week and you could win a Rescue Building Set! 🧱🎉
Thank you for being part of our school’s service project with the American Heart Association. Students aren’t just having fun and earning rewards – they’re building leadership skills and learning how to protect their hearts! Our school also receives equipment for PE or recess, and we can apply for wellness grants.
We’re officially working on the 25–26 edition of The Chief and we couldn’t be more excited! Even better news? 🎉 This year’s yearbook will be available at a LOWER PRICE than before!
If your purchase no through 03/20/2026 the book will be only $65.00! https://yearbookordercenter.com/job/7505
📸 WE NEED YOUR PICTURES!
We can’t be everywhere—and let’s be real, some of the best moments happen when we’re not around. If you’ve got photos from games, events, clubs, spirit days, or everyday school life, send them in! We know you take great pictures, and we want them in The Chief. Remember our book is for ALL grade levels at JISD not just high school, so send those pictures in!
It's easy to do! Click the link https://yearbookshare.com/eShare
Enter the code : JISD26
and upload away!
This is YOUR yearbook.
Help us build it.
Help us tell the story.
💥 The Chief 25–26 — made by the school, for the school. 💥

Our kinder kiddos will be taking their cap & gown pictures on 03/18/2026 and the cuteness is guaranteed. Tiny caps, tiny gowns, BIG “when did you grow up?” energy.
Photo orders can be placed through Strawbridge:
👉 https://strawbridge.net/
🧾 Order Code: FM474122
I’m not crying… you’re crying 😭💙


Scholarships are coming out, make sure you are checking the counselors webpage!
https://sites.google.com/jisdtx.net/school-counseling?usp=sharing


It's a fun and meaningful way for our students to learn lifelong habits of health and helping others, while supporting and earning rewards for our school.
Join us in spreading kindness, building healthy habits, and making a lasting difference. Together, we can create a healthier future, one heart at a time.
💙 Together, we can build a future full of ❤️ heart health, 💰 funding for research, and 🌟 hope for families everywhere!
When you support Kids Heart Challenge, you’re helping students learn healthy habits while making a real difference in our communities.
👉 Sign up and support today at
http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=12402&pg=company&company_id=537377

This week, we proudly celebrate the dedicated counselors who support, guide, and advocate for our students every single day. Their compassion, commitment, and encouragement make a lasting impact across our campuses. 🌟
👏 Thank you to our amazing counselors:
Louise Hicks – ECC
Phoebe Aguilar – Elementary
Christi Castellano – Junior High
Melanie Raposo & Emily Tejeda – High School
🤝 We also want to recognize Kathryn Erwin with Camino Real for her continued support of our students and families.
Thank you for being listeners, leaders, and champions for student success. We appreciate all that you do—this week and always! 💙
#NationalSchoolCounselorsWeek #ThankYouCounselors #StudentSupport #MakingADifference

