Family Update November 8

Posted Date: 11/08/26 (04:00 PM)

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Jackson Davis Elementary

Family Message

November 8, 2026

Reminder no school tomorrow!

Reminder no school tomorrow November 9th as HCPS is closed in observance of Diwali.

From Ms. Bonner

As a reminder all individuals picking a student up, visiting for lunch, or attending an activity must present a government issued photo ID. HCPS does not accept the Mobile ID or a picture of your identification. All of our events require an RSVP in advance. This allows our staff to complete the check in process and to ensure we follow all HCPS safety procedures. Without an RSVP guests who are not pre-checked will be asked to wait until after the event starts. We thank you in advance for your assistance and cooperation as we follow the HCPS safety guidelines.

Thank you for taking the time to read our updates for this week.

Ms. Bonner

Principal

Gifted Identification Process

The gifted referral window will be open from Thursday, October 22, through Thursday November 12, at 11:59 PM. During this time, students may be referred to the gifted identification process by an educator, parent/guardian, community member, peer, or self. By submitting a referral, you are requesting your child be evaluated to determine eligibility for gifted services. To learn more about the gifted identification process, please click here: 26-27 Gifted Identification Information. To begin a referral, login to PowerSchool and click on forms. Follow this guide for instructions. Additional information about gifted programs can be found on our website: Henrico Schools Gifted Services Website

*Note: If your student is already identified in the area of General Intellectual Aptitude (both Language Arts and Math), the form will not appear in PowerSchool. Students who have been identified for gifted services maintain this status while enrolled in Henrico County Public Schools and do not need to be referred again.

Gifted referrals will not be accepted after Thursday, November 12. Contact your Gifted Identification Coordinator, Roberta Hailstock, rmhailstock@henrico.k12.va.us or Gifted Resource Teacher, Stephanie George, swbrown@henrico.k12.va.us with questions.

PTA Veterans Day Breakfast

Veterans and their JDES Dolphins are invited to light breakfast, featuring a special 3rd-grade performance led by Ms. Harrell! RSVP HERE and submit a service photo for our slideshow.

All attendees MUST complete the RSVP and HCPS Volunteer Application by Thursday, November 5. Please remember to bring your ID on Nov 11th. Thank you for your services and we look forward to celebrating with you!

PTA Updates

PTA Meeting | November 10th at 7PM in the Library: Join us for our next PTA meeting in the library immediately following the 3rd Grade Performance. Can’t make it in person? A Zoom link will be sent by email to PTA members.

Veterans Day Breakfast | November 11th at 8:30AM in the Cafeteria: Veterans and their JDES Dolphins are invited to light breakfast, featuring a special 3rd-grade performance led by Ms. Harrell! RSVP HERE and submit a service photo for our slideshow.

PTA Reflections: Calling All Artists!

All K–5th students are invited to participate in this year’s theme, “What My Culture Means to Me.” Entries are free and can include art, photography, writing, music, film, or dance. Enter HERE by November 12th. Questions? Contact Jenna Lynn at jlynn8916@gmail.com.

Dolphin Night out: Deep Run Road House | November 12th 11AM - 8PM

Enjoy a delicious meal while supporting JDES PTA!-15% of all orders will be donated back!

When ordering use THIS LINK and enter “Fundraiser” in special instructions, and place the receipt in our JDES box at the restaurant!

Bingo Night | November 19th at 5:30-7PM in the Cafeteria: Please join us for Bingo Night! Click HERE to purchase Bingo cards and pre-order pizza.

Note: there will be no additional pizza for purchase during the event.

We also need volunteers to make this event a success, sign up HERE!

Reminders

Yearbook 2026-2027: Submit photos HERE | Purchase HERE

Join the PTA!: It’s not too late! JOIN HERE

Upcoming PTA Events

Nov. 10, 7 PM: PTA Meeting in the JDES Library

Nov. 11, 8:30 AM: Veterans Day Breakfast in the Cafeteria

Nov. 12: Dolphin Night Out at Deep Run Roadhouse

Nov. 12: Reflections Deadline

Nov. 19, 5:30–7 PM: Bingo Night in the Cafeteria

Upcoming Important Dates

November 9: HCPS closed-Diwali

November 11: PTA Veteran's Day Breakfast

November 23: PTA Citizens of JDES Thankful to be a dolphin Spirit wear day-wear JDES gear or wear red!

November 24: PTA Citizens of JDES Grade level color day (color announcement coming soon)

November 25-27 HCPS closed Thanksgiving