Kudos
JANUARY
- THANK YOU for your support at the AR Workshop Mill Creek fundraiser/community building event on November 27. Not only did you paint your own masterpiece, you also helped to support our JHS PTSA programs.
- THANK YOU to Carla Clark, Toni Wilson, and Lisa Mills for attending valuable PTA training sessions in November.
- THANK YOU to Denise Mortenson for participating in the webinar “PTA & the Law.” This training is important for all board members as you learn about state and federal rules and regulations for running a nonprofit corporation.
- THANK YOU to Georgina Johns for your work managing the Reflections Art Program. This National PTA program showcases our students’ efforts in visual art, dance, literature, photography, film, and music. We appreciate your hard work for this important program.
DECEMBER
- We have just finished the textbook inventory at Jackson High School. A GREAT BIG THANK YOU to all the volunteers who made this possible. THanks to these many volunteers, the inventory was done in record time.
- Over 25 PTSA volunteers worked 65 hours to complete this inventory - they scanned all the books in the textbook room. I think this is the fastest our inventory has been done since we started the process in 2009. Thanks to you, we are able to serve the JHS student body and provide textbooks every year. From Emily and Jean in the JHS Library
- Over 25 PTSA volunteers worked 65 hours to complete this inventory - they scanned all the books in the textbook room. I think this is the fastest our inventory has been done since we started the process in 2009. Thanks to you, we are able to serve the JHS student body and provide textbooks every year. From Emily and Jean in the JHS Library
- THANK YOU to Michelle Renee for speaking at the November PTSA Membership Meeting. It was a good opportunity to hear about the school and also a time for parents to ask questions. Thank you for taking the time to meet with our membership.
- THANK YOU to the many students that worked hard to submit great entries for the Reflections Art Program. We have such talented students at JHS!
- THANK YOU to the PTSA Grant Committee for taking time to meet over a weekend to review the staff and classroom grant applications. Thanks to Kim Kuhne, Laura Peterson, Toni Wilson, Denise Constantineau, Lisa Mills
- THANK YOU to Mr. Peters for another informative Coffee with the Principal on November 29. Thank you for taking the time to meet with our families. And thank you to the JLC Parent Group for planning this evening event: Angela Steck, Kathi Webber, and Christa Pederson
NOVEMBER
- Thank you so much to the following volunteers who inventoried the school's textbooks in record time!: Jennifer Sinha, Kristi Patricelli, Linh Du, Sandy Cho, April Berg, Edna Vasquez, Jovie Santos, Lea Anderson, Lihua Tang, Cheryl Haje, Christa Pederson, Kelly Howell, Merav Caspi, Denise Mortensen, Lisa Mills, Valerie Johnson, Zoe Caesar, Lisa Wininger, Lovejoy Nable, and Kristen Bergeron.
- Thank you to Diana Rennhack and Jennifer Sinha who helped with picture retakes!
- Naviance Workshop on October 29: PTSA would like to thank Sarah Pewitt, High School & Beyond Facilitator, for helping parents of junior students navigate the new and improved Naviance program.
- Thank you to our students, parents, staff, and community members for taking time to complete the Principles and Resolutions survey. Your responses were valuable in helping our JHS PTSA voting delegates determine the issues of greatest importance to our community
- .Thank you to Lisa Mills for attending the training class PTA and the Law on Wednesday, October 24. PTA and the Law deals with state and federal rules and regulations for running a charitable tax-exempt nonprofit corporation in Washington state and explains how these rules can and do affect your PTA. Our PTSA leaders participate in many training sessions during the year and are always increasing their knowledge to ensure our PTSA is successful for our students, families, and staff.
- Thank you to our JHS PTSA representatives for attending the 40th Annual WA State Legislative Assembly on October 20-21. We appreciate your time and energy advocating for all students and staff at Jackson HS and in Washington State. Thank you: Denise Constantineau, JenHirman, Kim Kuhne, Laura Peterson, and Lisa Mills. And we would not have had such a successful weekend without the wonderful leadership of Michelle Nims, our WA State PTA President.
- Thank you to our PTSA leaders for helping at Curriculum Night on September 26. Thank you for helping families learn more about membership, membership benefits, Pass the Hat donations, volunteer opportunities, Screenagers showing, Naviance clinic, Reflections Art Program, and collecting food donations to help support our Student and Family Advocate. Thanks to Denise Constantineau, DeniseMortensen, Kim Kuhne, Laura Peterson, Lisa Mills, and Toni Wilson
OCTOBER
- Wolf Pack Days: Kudos to the enthusiastic Parent Link Crew Tour Guides: Diana Rennhack, Lisa Steckler, Kim Kuhne, Georgina Johns, Erin Havens, Kathi Webber, Angela Steck, and Christa Pederson.
- Muchos Gracias to parent Sandra Mejia who hosted a tour group especially for Spanish speakers
- For helping to assemble the Welcome Pack treat bags given to each new Timberwolf family: Ryan P., Alex H., Daniel T., Anthony P., Christine N., and Kathlyn B. from Key Club.
- For helping to greet freshman families on Freshman Welcome Pack Day: Jasmine L., Kathlyn B., Devyn B., Gelila S., Daniel T., Brayden L., Ryan P., and Anita M. from Key Club.
- Thank you to Joanna Peeler, Director of Food & Nutrition Services, and JHS Kitchen Manager Tracey Flynn who shared the breakfast and lunch options as well as free/reduced meal application information.
- THANK YOU to Denise Constantineau, Lisa Mills, and Toni Wilson for manning the PTSA table for the JHS Welcome Pack Days. We appreciate your help signing up new members, answering questions about Reflections Art Program, helping to add volunteers, and much more.
- THANK YOU to Carla Clark, Kim Kuhne, Toni Wilson, Denise Mortensen, Christa Pederson, April Berg, Kathi Webber, Angela Steck, Diana Rennhack, Lisa Mills, Lihua Tang, Jennifer Sinha, Merav Caspi, Lori Mcfee, Kelly Howell, Linh Du, Sheri Khajehnoori, Kristen Bergeron, Emily Ell, Amy Elsemore, and Jovie Santos. Picture Day and Tablet Pick Up Day was a successful event because of all your hard work. Assisting over 2,200 students in one day? Wow!
- THANK YOU to the those of you who respond to any last-minute volunteer requests. We appreciate your help!
- Special thanks to the volunteers who came in over the summer to stuff 2,600+ packets. We appreciate all your help to get the year started with these informational packets. Thanks to Denise Constantineau, Jennifer Sinha, Merav Caspi, Kris Poch, Kim Kuhne, Helen Nalin, Georgina Johns, Flavie Nguyen, Shalla Maddox, Emily Ell, Laura Peterson, and many, many student helpers!
MARCH
Nick of Time Foundation - Youth Heart Screening
The JHS PTSA would like to thank the following people for their help with the Nick of Time Foundation event on March 14th. We appreciate your donations and volunteering, the event was much more successful because of you!
Food donations: Amy Arnold, Angela McCall, Carolyn Hardy, Carrie Howard, Christa Pederson, Claudine Toh, Denise Constantineau, Emily Myers, Erin Havens, Fawnia Coleman, Georgina Johns, Julie McDonnell, Kathi Webber, Kim Karmil, Kristen Bergeron, Leianne Flynn, Leslie De Rham, Lisa Mills, Lisa Wininger, Lori McFee, Marie Pruitt-Agol, Michelle Anderson, Michelle Guerra, Susan Mathews, Tami McPherron, Toni Watkins, Violeta Mahmoud
Volunteers, non-medical event help:Aleksandra Stefanovic, Amber Nichols, Carla Clark, Christine Albright, David Peterson, Denise Mortensen, Lainie Clark, Lori McFee
Volunteers, hospitality area:Amy Elsemore, Christa Pederson, Denise Constantineau, Erin Havens, Georgina Johns, Katherine Litz, Kathi Webber, Lisa Mills, Michelle Anderson
The JHS PTSA would like to thank the following people for their help with the Nick of Time Foundation event on March 14th. We appreciate your donations and volunteering, the event was much more successful because of you!
Food donations: Amy Arnold, Angela McCall, Carolyn Hardy, Carrie Howard, Christa Pederson, Claudine Toh, Denise Constantineau, Emily Myers, Erin Havens, Fawnia Coleman, Georgina Johns, Julie McDonnell, Kathi Webber, Kim Karmil, Kristen Bergeron, Leianne Flynn, Leslie De Rham, Lisa Mills, Lisa Wininger, Lori McFee, Marie Pruitt-Agol, Michelle Anderson, Michelle Guerra, Susan Mathews, Tami McPherron, Toni Watkins, Violeta Mahmoud
Volunteers, non-medical event help:Aleksandra Stefanovic, Amber Nichols, Carla Clark, Christine Albright, David Peterson, Denise Mortensen, Lainie Clark, Lori McFee
Volunteers, hospitality area:Amy Elsemore, Christa Pederson, Denise Constantineau, Erin Havens, Georgina Johns, Katherine Litz, Kathi Webber, Lisa Mills, Michelle Anderson
FEBRUARY
- Thank you to Principal Dave Peters for being our featured guest, the parents who arrived early for the school-wide tour and those who attended the CWP hour which followed. Thank you to our JLC Parent Representatives - Erin Havens, Angela Steck, Kathi Webber and Christa Pederson for hosting this event.
JANUARY
- TSA SAYS THANK YOU! Jackson’s Technology Student Association would like thank staff who gave up a new year’s Saturday to judge our Regional Competition, in which 100 TSA members from Jackson, Cascade, Everett, Mountlake Terrace, North Creek, Auburn, Edmonds-Woodway, and Lynnwood High Schools took part.
- Ms. Guffey—Your detailed feedback inspired debatees to polish their stuff. We expect them to shine at State!
- Mr. Sevald—Not only did you act as a fair judge for our events, you problem solved our logistical issues to keep everything on track.
- Ms. Bovey—Our many artists felt honored by your comments and careful ratings; we loved hearing the laughter from the judges’ room!
- Ms. Thorleifson—AS ALWAYS, you took time from your own overstuffed schedule on a big day for FIRST Robotics to make sure that TSA’s advisors and students got everything they needed!
- Ms. Young—Without you, we could not have gone on with the show! We know that, especially in January, staff are carrying the burden of so many deadlines. Thank you for finding time and energy for us. TSA Officers Arka Bhattacharya, Iman Haji, Jean Kim, On Kwon, Harshu Musunuri, Kevin Lee and Ryan Chu
- Ms. Guffey—Your detailed feedback inspired debatees to polish their stuff. We expect them to shine at State!
DECEMBER
- Thank you to everyone who helped the JHS PTSA by enjoying a meal at MOD Pizza during the dine out event on December 5. Funds raised go towards the variety of PTSA programs for JHS.
- Thank you to our generous students, families, and staff for your help with the success of both the Toy Drive and Food Drive!
- Thank you to the JHS PTSA Grant Committee for your hard work in reviewing and evaluating the Staff Grant Applications for this year: Denise Constantineau, Lisa Mills, Christa Pederson, Laura Peterson, Angela Steck, and Toni Wilson.
NOVEMBER
- Thank you to School Resource Officer Marc Schuermeyer for a very informative presentation at the November 8 JHS PTSA membership meeting. The parents in attendance appreciated your time and information and being available for our questions. The information on the safety of students and staff, drugs and vaping and what to look out for, and emergency procedures were very helpful.
- Thank you to Principal Dave Peters for the Coffee with the Principal evening event on November 1. Parents were updated on school programs and activities and discussed progress since the start of the school year. It was a good opportunity for parents to ask questions. And thank you to JLC leaders Erin Havens, Angela Steck, Kathi Webber, and Christa Pederson for organizing and hosting the event.
- Thank you to the JHS staff for submitting classroom grant applications. The Grant Committee is very excited to see what you have planned for the students and your classes. We appreciate the involvement of the department heads and principal for this process.
- Thank you to the many students who turned in submissions for the National PTA Reflections Art program. We have amazing artistic students at JHS!
OCTOBER
- Naviance Class - The JHS PTSA held a Naviance Training for junior parents on October 4. Thank you to the students and parents who attended this training and learned all that Naviance has to offer. It was a great turnout! Thank you to Sarah Pewitt, Everett Public Schools High School & Beyond Facilitator, for a very informative training session and for being available for our students and parents. And thank you to Denise Constantineau for arranging all the details for this student/parent educational opportunity
- Picture Retakes - Thank you to Flavie Nguyen, Jennifer Sinha, and Melanie Carlson for volunteering on Picture Retake Day. Your time is much appreciated!
- Staff Appreciation Team - Thank you to the Staff Appreciation Team for providing the staff with to-go lunches before Curriculum Night. The staff were thankful for the sack lunch as they stayed after school and prepared for the evening. Thank you to Erin Havens, Carolanne Holly, Janel Krahn, Claudine Toh, and Michelle Anderson.
- PTSA Leaders - Thank you to Laura Peterson (VP Membership) and Lisa Mills (President) for attending PTA & the Law training on October 18. This is vital training for our PTSA Board of Directors as the class deals with state and federal rules and regulations for running a charitable tax-exempt nonprofit corporation in Washington State and explains how these rules can affect our PTA.
- Thank you to our students, families, and staff for your participation in the 2016-2017 Year-End Survey. The information from the survey helped the Board of Directors create SMART goals during our summer retreat. The input was valuable as we adjusted goals, created programs, and revised our budget based on the results. Thank you for offering your opinions and thoughts.
- Thank you to Toni Wilson (Webmaster) for keeping our award winning website up and running. We appreciate your efforts!
SEPTEMBER
- Thank you to Erin Havens for keeping up the front school entrance flower pots all summer long. We appreciate you and your efforts to create a welcoming environment and beautifying our school!
- Picture Day - It was a great help having our volunteers assist with Picture Day on September 7. It would not have run as smoothly without your help. Thank you to Traci Mitchell, Jennnifer Sinha, Diana Rennhack, Amy Elsemore, Kathi Webber, Gabrielle HIllgrove, Kaitlyn Dineen, Luanne Te, and Stacey Robert.
- Thanks to our volunteers for your help with the student handbooks. Thank you to Merav Caspi, Lori McFee, Luanne Te, Jennifer Sinha, Kelly Howell, Diana Rennhack, and Georgina Johns.
- Yummy root beer floats and delicious desserts were provided by the Staff Appreciation Team to welcome the staff back to school. Thank you to Michelle Anderson, Violeta Mahmoud, Erin Havens, Pat Erwen, Claudine Toh, Justine Toh, Michelle Yim-Karpan, and Lisa Mills
- Welcome Pack Days - Freshman/New Student and Parent Orientation - Thank you to our JLC and Parentlink parent representatives for providing Welcome Pack Bags and informational tours for all new families attending orientation this year. If you have questions about JHS, feel free to email jhsparentlink@gmail.com to get a parent perspective!
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JLC Parent Reps/Parent Link leaders who organized and led freshman parent orientation and tours:
Erin Havens Lisa Steckler Kathi Webber Christa Pederson Angela Steck |
Freshman parent orientation tour guides:
Sandra Mejia Jan Doney Diana Rennhack Jill Stoffel Lisa Steckler John Steckler Sarah Chamberlain Sol Kim Richard Burgess Erin Havens Kathi Webber Angela Steck Christa Pederson |
Student Volunteers:
Jr. ROTC: Farbod M Tyler H Mariana O Brandon V Key Club: Kathlyn B Rio R Jasmine L Anita M June C Jazz Band: Michael K Adam K Jamie S Antonio C Aiden R Kris G Justin H |
Student volunteers who assembled Welcome Pack treat bags:
Key Club: Ryan P Rio R Kathlyn B Kayla S Kirsten A. |
- Summer Mailers - Many thanks to those who helped stuff packets to be sent out prior to school starting. It gave parents a head start in filling out forms. Packets included information from Jackson High School, the Everett School District, and HM Jackson HS PTSA. Thank you Carla Clark, Erin Havens, Brandi Lind, Lisa Wininger, Ellen Frye, Lori McFee, Stacey Robert, Merav Caspi, Rhonda Marlowe, Denise Constantineau, Lisa Mills, Georgina Johns, Laura Peterson, Toni Wilson.