JB Watkins PTA

Another Chance to Order a Yearbook!

• Pre-order purchases have closed, but there are a few yearbooks still available for purchase. If you missed the 2/28 deadline, this is your opportunity to order a yearbook while supplies last! 
• To purchase a yearbook, go to https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/jobSearch/displayHome and enter the code 14794.

Yearbook Photos

• We are getting close to publication date! That means we need your photo submissions by March 19, 2021!
• Portraits – Include your fave photo of your student in the yearbook! Make sure your child is represented on their class page by submitting their portrait at hjeshare.com (school code watkins, all lowercase) by clicking “Click Here To Upload A Student Portrait”
• Candids – Go to hjeshare.com (school code watkins, all lowercase) and share your photos by clicking “Click Here To Upload General Photos.” What are we looking for?
  • First Day(s) of School
  • Spirit Days
  • Halloween
  • Field Trips
  • Election Day
  • Thanksgiving
  • Winter Break
  • Snow Days
  • Read Across America Week
  • Favorite Mask
  • Virtual Learning Activities
  • Resource Class Activities (Health PE, Library, Music, Art, STEAM)

The Watkins teachers are busy getting their classrooms ready to safely welcome kids back in the classroom on Monday. They are all set with protective equipment but there are a few items that are needed. Please check out the list and sign up for items you’d like to donate.

All items can be dropped off in the box labeled “donations” outside the front of the office starting Monday the 1st.

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If you’re planning a return to school next week, we have you covered… literally! Never forget the 2020-21 school year (as if we ever could) with our JB Watkins 2020 Commemorative Masks. These are great for staying safe, showing school spirit, and recognizing other Coalminers when out and about.

We have both adult and child sizes available, while supplies last.

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Wondering how to get a holiday gift to your teacher or Watkins staff member? Let us help! For quick and easy delivery, gift cards can be emailed directly to teachers and staff. Parents may also drop off gifts at the school no later than 12pm on Wednesday, December 16. If dropping off, please place your gift on the table outside the Watkins’ front doors and ring the bell to alert staff. Your gift will be delivered directly to the teacher or staff member. 

Due to COVID, we ask families to please refrain from gifting and delivering homemade baked goods this year. We truly appreciate your understanding. We hope you have a happy, healthy and joyous holiday season!

If you’re wondering what to get your teacher, we have a list of each teacher’s favorite items. Check it out below!

JBW Staff Favorites List

Hello Watkins Families! The PTA invites you to to join us for a spirit night at Chicken Fiesta on Wednesday, November 18th from 5pm – 8pm. Chicken Fiesta will donate 20% of sales back to the Watkins PTA. When you order remember to mention that you are ordering for Watkins. Thank you for helping to support the PTA!

PTA Thank You Note Program

As we enter the season of giving thanks, the PTA is kicking off a thank you note program to show our wonderful Watkins teachers, administrators and school staff how grateful we are for all they continue to do for students and families. During the month of November, we invite you and/or students to write a thank you note, draw a picture or send a card to anyone at our wonderful school. Each note will be posted on a bulletin board in the school lobby for all staff to see. Send as many as you’d like – who doesn’t love to feel appreciated! Notes can be sent to school with your child (marked “PTA THANK YOU NOTE”), left in the PTA Thank You Box outside the front doors of the school or you can email them to president@jbwpta.com. Help us fill the board with lots of thank you’s for our amazing school staff!