Jack & Jill

Cooperative Preschool in Tacoma, WA

What does Jack & Jill mean to you?

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  Each of us came to Jack & Jill for different reasons. Each of us experiences Jack & Jill differently.  I'm guessing that we would each be able to share something different that we appreciate about our Co-op experience.  Read on for highlights from a few of our board members.  Please write to newsletter @jacknjill.org to share about your Co-op experience! -- Six years ago, we … [Read more...] about What does Jack & Jill mean to you?

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Attention all members!  We need to hear from you.  Ballots for the 2017-2018 executive board were available at school this week.  Thank you to the members who filled out and returned ballots.  Unfortunately, we did not hear back from enough members to have a quorum.  Some might feel that it is unnecessary to cast a vote when there is only 1 name for a position but we actually do still want and … [Read more...] about Get out the vote!

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This Monday (Group A and C) and Wednesday (Group B) our cooperative will be voting on our Executive Board for the 2017-18 school year. Per our governing rules this vote must occur, but we do have open positions still. The spot of President and Vice President are both open and will need to be filled as soon as possible. The vote will have a write-in option, but no one is listed for the President or … [Read more...] about From the president

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Ballets for the 2017-2018 Jack & Jill Co-op executive board and copies of our end of year 2016-2017 member survey will be available in the foyer this week.  Please pick up forms from, and return them to, your group leader.  Dates and times: Group A - Monday, 5/08, 9:45-11:15, Group C - Monday, 5/08, 12:15-2:45, and Group B - Wednesday, 5/10, 9:45-11:45. … [Read more...] about Surveys & Elections

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The date for group C's parent share, executive board elections, and member survey has changed.  Note the new date below.  Dates for A & B, also listed below, are unchanged. Group A ~ Thursday, April 27th, 9:45 am Group B ~ Friday, April 28th, 9:45 am Group C ~ Monday, May 1, 12:15 pm (NOTE: new date and day of the week)   Wednesday, May 10th will be the final meeting of the 2016-2017 … [Read more...] about Updates regarding elections, parent shares, and member surveys

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Election Day is coming!                   Parent Shares are coming! Group C ~ Wednesday, April 19th, 12:15 pm Group A ~ Thursday, April 27th, 9:45 am Group B ~ Friday, April 28th, 9:45 am Our co-op preschool is governed by a volunteer board made up of current members.  Bates Coordinator, Amy Mackey, and teacher, Kim Wilson, serve as advisory members to the board.  Executive board positions are … [Read more...] about Elections are coming! Parent Shares are coming!

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The annual daffodil parade is coming up on Saturday, April 22nd! Jack and Jill Co-op will be participating so bring your preschooler to march in the parade! Be sure to wear your Jack and Jill shirts. More details about the parade are below. Where do I go on the day of the parade? The parade begins at 28th and Proctor and starts at 10am.We have yet to receive information about where we will be … [Read more...] about Daffodil Paradise!

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Jack & Jill Co-op is taking over The Children's Museum of Tacoma! This is a FREE event for all current Jack & Jill families.  We will have the place all to ourselves to explore and play on Friday, March 24th from 6-8pm.  There will be a sign-up sheet to reserve a space for your family and for us to have a headcount, but there is plenty of room for the whole family to join in the fun. … [Read more...] about All school play date!

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New Jack and Jill T-shirts can be ordered in March! Be ready to get yours to support and advertise for the school. Maybe your little one has grown in the past few months and is ready for a new one as well?  Wearing a shirt for the Daffodil Parade in April is a great way to show your school spirit! Information about how to get yours will be in the next newsletter, and sent to you via your group … [Read more...] about Heads up!

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Some of our member-supplied supplies are running low.  Teacher Kim has asked each of the groups to help provide the supplies listed below to help get us through the end of the school year. Dixie cups - Groups A & B Napkins - Group C 2 rolls of paper towels - All groups Thanks so much for your contributions!   … [Read more...] about Help Restock our Supplies