Grant Received

We have received two grants so far. One is from the First Book - Johnstown. This grant allows us to purchase $1,000.00 for Reading Competition, Title One Reading Program and Guidance. After we are completed with the books at school, they will be sent home for you to keep and read with your children. The other grant is through the Highmark Healthy High 5 grant. This grant is to enhance our "No Bullying Allowed Program". We received $7,791.00 for teacher training, consulting, resources for parents and students and programs for the students.

Student Leader Program

About every four weeks, six students will be selected from the fifth grade to assist with different projects like Meet the Teacher Night, Parent/Teacher Conference, New Student Orientation, etc. Every fifth grade student will have a chance to participate throughout the year.

Caught Caring Program

We are offering a "Caught Caring Program" here at Jackson Elementary School. This program correlates with our "No Bullying Program". Students could be caught at any time at any place. When students are caught doing a caring act, teachers, school personnel, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, parents and community members can catch them in the act. We have certificates that can be completed and returned to the office. The students' names are announced with the caring act that they did and who caught them. The students are asked to come to the office and receive a little incentive for doing the caring act. Their certificates are displayed in front of the office for everyone to see. We want to promote a positive environment where everyone feels like they belong. If you want to participate, please contact the office for the certificates. Thanks for your cooperation!!

Boat Trip

As part of the Social Studies curriculum and the study of Pennsylvania history, the 8th grade students and their teachers had the opportunity to travel to Pittsburgh on September 23rd to participate in the "Lords of the Mon" interactive learning program. The "classroom" presentation was held on the Gateway Clipper ship - "Princess". The classroom journey began with the students viewing a film entitled "Steelmaking Capital of the World" to help them visualize the city of Pittsburgh when steel was king. Discussion followed about the immigrant influence and how the ethnic background of individuals influenced jobs, social positions and the role they held in society. The presenter linked some of the steel barons of Pittsburgh, like Frick and Carnegie, to the Johnstown region when she told of how they were part of the South Fork Hunting and Fishing Club and the devastating flood that destroyed the city in 1889. As the students cruised the river, river life was discussed and they had the opportunity to see what is was like working on the river. The student volunteers had the chance to dress up like steel workers and deck hands to experience firsthand what it is like to be involved in the steel industry. It was a great day and much was learned by all.

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