Field Day
Field Day is a regular Spring event sponsored by the Dad's
Club, where every student has the opportunity to compete in
fun physical activities like sack race, football kick, 50
meter race, long jump, shoe kick and limbo. Ribbons are provided
for all students. Participation and having fun are emphasized
over competition. Typically on a Friday, the students are
released from classes to participate with all activities happening
on the playground. The Dad's Club is a significant part of
this event by providing drinks and snacks for all students
as well as organizing the volunteers for the day of fun!
Special Events
Special Events is a Stonewall Jackson tradition that began
in 1976. Each year a culture or a country is studied in-depth.
This study is a cooperative effort that involves teachers,
students, parents and community volunteers. The halls of the
school are magically transformed into the country being studied.
The unique traditions are integrated into the curriculum through
decorations, storytelling, costumes, food, art and guest speakers.
The final day of the week long study includes a lunch of traditional
food from the country and a market place where students sell
items from the culture they are studying.
Special Events is truly a labor of love and through our efforts,
our students learn to respect and appreciate the richness
of the many cultures and customs from the countries around
the world.
1976 – Bicentennial
1977 – Cinco De Mayo
1978 – African American Heritage
1979 – Wild West
1980 – The Orient: China, Japan, Korea
1981 – Greece
1982 – Central and South America
1983 – India
1984 – Netherlands
1985 – Mexico
1986 – Texas (Sesquicentennial)
1987 – Germany
1988 – Australia
1989 – Egypt and Ramses the Great
1990 – 50 Years of Stonewall Jackson
1992 – Italy
1993 – American Indian
1994 – Rainforest
1995 – China
1996 – Greece
1997 – Great Britain
1998 – Egypt
1999 – France
2000 – Spain
2001 – Caribbean Islands
2002 – U.S.A.
2003 – Mexico
2004 – School under construction – No country
studied
2005 - Hawaii
2006 - Italy
2007 - National Parks
2008 - India
Caribbean 2001 |
America 2002 |
Hawaii 2005 |
Fall Carnival
The Fall Carnival is a traditional PTA sponsored event. It
is typically on a Saturday around the end of October. Parents
and other volunteers spend numerous hours setting up booths
and game areas. The black top is transformed into a Carnival
atmosphere where young goblins, fairies and other costumed
fantasies can intermingle. There are games and activities
for all elementary age children.
Award Assemblies
Every May, as the year comes to a close, sixth grade hosts
their own awards assembly. Many different awards are given
to recognize the hard work and accomplishments of all students.
The fifth grade students host a reception honoring the sixth
grade students following their awards assembly.
Silent Auction
The Silent Auction is a biannual PTA sponsored event. In
addition to outside solicitations like trips and sporting
events, the students and teachers create original, handmade
items that parents are all too eager to purchase. The Silent
Auction is a major fund raiser for the PTA and the proceeds
fund special school projects and programs at Stonewall Jackson.
Parent - Teacher Conferences
Teachers conduct formal parent conferences twice a year.
Conferences usually occur at the end of the first six weeks
in the fall and the end of the third six weeks in the spring.
If additional parent conferences are needed, they can be scheduled
anytime of the year by making an appointment with the teacher.
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