








Don’t miss out on the very special Elementary Girls Sports Clinics on November 3rd (a Monday with no school for students). Signup ASAP here:
Basketball: https://forms.gle/S3x4J1PeZ5cJAMo58
Tennis: https://forms.gle/FPivpKCGt5B6fe3GA
Flag Football: https://forms.gle/9G7LBz912ZggGWRP6





And now you can ride a bus from Jacob or Semple Elementary. Signup at the link below:
https://forms.gle/hNXR14GnJnRuUDtw6











Fall Into Reading!
Hi Families!
This October, our school is starting a fun reading challenge called Fall Into Reading! 🌟
📅 Challenge Dates
October 6th – October 30th
🌟 How to Play
Your child can read a book OR read for 20 minutes.
After reading, write the book title on a leaf.
Initial the leaf to show it’s done.
There are only 10 leaves to fill out – very doable! 🍁
🍬 The Reward
When the sheet is full, your child will turn it in to their teacher.
The teacher will give it to Ms. Rose in the library.
Ms. Rose will send back a special treat! 🎉
🍁 The Display
Finished leaves will go on a display outside classrooms so everyone can see how much we are “falling into reading!”
Thank you for helping your child grow their love of books this fall!
With gratitude,
Ms. Shandis Rose
Jacob Elementary Librarian




Watch his remarks here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nb48oOtXudU
Visit our Financial Stability page to learn more: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/o/jcps/page/financial-stability



Just a friendly reminder that fall break is next week, September 29th-October 3rd. We look forward to seeing our students when we return on October 6th!


🌟 BAIRD AWARDS | Congratulations to more than 40 extraordinary JCPS educators who were honored at the 2025 Baird Excellence Awards! The awards ceremony, sponsored by Baird, recognizes outstanding teaching and leadership performance from educators across the district.
See the full list of winners and learn more: https://bit.ly/Baird2025
Photo credit: Marvin Young for Baird


See the full list of winners and learn more: https://bit.ly/Baird2025
Photo credit: Marvin Young for Baird




🌟 GROW WITH US AT JCPS | Looking for your next career opportunity? Join us on Oct. 17 to explore the many career paths at JCPS and learn how you can make the difference in the lives of students and families.
🥟 Back by delicious demand! Con Ají y Café will be rolling in again with their irresistible arepas and empanadas, so come hungry and ready to fuel up while you explore your future at the JCPS. Cash and card accepted.
Apply for open positions online at jcps.me/careers.
Job Fair Details:
📆 Friday, Oct. 17, 2025
⏰ 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
📍 JCPS Center for Professional Learning (CPL), 3903 Atkinson Square Drive, Louisville, 40218
📢 TAG A FRIEND who’s job hunting!
#WeAreJCPS







Just a reminder that Open House is Tuesday, September 9th, from 6:00PM-7:30PM . We look forward to seeing you!

Tuesday, September 9th, is High Attendance Day in Kentucky. We look forward to celebrating with our students with popsicles!



I want to personally thank all the families who have already participated in our SchoolStore program! We are on our way to reaching our goal, but we need everyone's help to make sure our teachers get the essential tools they need to help our students succeed.
If your family has not participated, there's still time!
This safe and easy program is 100% online so there is no face-to-face selling, collecting money, or delivering products. Your child will receive a prize just for participating, and more prizes will be awarded when goals are reached.
Please help now. It really will make a difference.
Go to https://www.schoolstore.net/sid.t?0000180929 to show our valued teachers your support.
Thanks
Jacob Elementary School
P.S. Family participation is the key to our success, and we are counting on you!