J.E. Hobbs Elementary

On August 7, 2021, students 12 and up are given an opportunity to receive free COVID vaccinations. Please see attached flyer for details

The WCPSS presents the 2021 Back to School Give away on Aug 15, 2021 at 6 p.m. at Wilcox Central High School.

Attached is the revised 2021-22 WCPSS Calendar. Please contact your child’s school if there are any questions or concerns.

The Wilcox County Public School System Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 9, 2021, at 5 pm. Please join from your smart phones, computer, or tablet. https://zoom.us/j/98045146339?pwd=VUpOa2JHUitQU3RWdHdCYnRxY2Z6QT09 Meeting ID: 983 8372 4992 Passcode: L7vzin

The Wilcox County Public School System Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at 5 pm. Please join from your smart phones, computer, or tablet. https://zoom.us/j/98045146339?pwd=VUpOa2JHUitQU3RWdHdCYnRxY2Z6QT09 Meeting ID: 983 8372 4992 Passcode: L7vzin

Tomorrow we will be welcoming our JEH Achievers ONLY. On Monday April 12th Scholars ONLY will report!🎉👐🎊

The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) is working with the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) to make P-EBT cards available to qualifying families, as the program has been extended and modified under CARES 2. Children who attended a school participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and received free or reduced meals for breakfast or lunch — and subsequently missed these meals due to school closures, may be eligible for P-EBT. P-EBT cards will be mailed directly to qualifying students' homes beginning in May 2021. Parents, please contact your child’s school to verify that all contact information you have on file at the school is correct to avoid any delays in receipt of the P-EBT cards.

Please join us for our annual Black History Celebration on Friday, Feb. 26 at 2:00 via Zoom. Please use the link below to join. Topic: J.E. Hobbs Black History Program Time: Feb 26, 2021 02:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/93067524766?pwd=djFqRWN1WDlOQ29mV204REQ3b1BBQT09 Meeting ID: 930 6752 4766 Passcode: JEH

February's Black History Month!! Books by Theme Favorite Books for Black History Month The Undefeated The following are some of our favorite books for Black History Month — and all year long. Some describe our different histories while others show the joys and challenges that are shared by children of all colors as they learn and grow. 28 Days: Moments in Black History that Changed the World By: Charles Smith Illustrated by: Shane Evans Genre: Nonfiction Age Level: 6-9 Reading Level: Independent Reader History is made up of moments. Twenty-eight moments revealed in poetry, well-known quotes, and more and rich, swirling illustration are presented – one for each of the days in Black History Month. This creative presentation, however, amply demonstrates that African American history is worth sharing all year. A Chair for My Mother By: Vera Williams Genre: Fiction Age Level: 3-6 Reading Level: Beginning Reader After a fire destroys their home and possessions, Rosa, her mother, and her grandmother save their money to buy a big comfortable chair. Suffused with warmth and tenderness, A Chair for My Mother celebrates family love and determination. A Caldecott Honor book. Spanish version also available. All Different Now: Juneteenth, the First Day of Freedom By: Angela Johnson Illustrated by: E.B. Lewis Genre: Poetry, Historical Fiction Age Level: 6-9 Reading Level: Independent Reader This story, written in free-verse poetry, begins with one Texas family learning about their freedom, leaving the sweltering cotton fields, and going to celebrate with a whole community on a cool beach at night. Beautiful watercolor illustrations and extra historical information at the end. Amazing Grace By: Mary Hoffman Illustrated by: Caroline Binch Genre: Fiction Age Level: 3-6 Reading Level: Beginning Reader Grace loves to act, but one day some kids tell her she can't play the part of Peter Pan because of the way she looks. Grace's grandmother helps this young girl realize that with effort anything can be achieved. An inspiring and heartwarming story. Anansi the Spider: A Tale from the Ashanti By: Gerald McDermott Genre: Fiction, Fairy Tales and Folk Tales, Myths and Legends Age Level: 3-6 Reading Level: Beginning Reader Have you ever wondered how the Moon was placed in the sky? According to this Ashanti tale, Nyame, the god of all things, put it there when Anansi could not decide which of his sons deserved it. Brilliant illustrations accompany this classic retelling of a traditional tale. Bigmama's By: Donald Crews Genre: Nonfiction, Biography Age Level: 3-6 Reading Level: Beginning Reader Every year the narrator and his family take a trip down to Cottondale, Florida, to visit his grandmother, Bigmama. This autobiographical story recalls the joys of summer and the contrast between the author's life in the city and Bigmama’s lush, rural home. While the illustrations suggest it was a period of segregation, this thought never overpowers the carefree summer celebration. Bill Pickett: Rodeo-Ridin Cowboy By: Andrea Davis Pinkney Illustrated by: Brian Pinkney Genre: Fiction, Myths and Legends Age Level: 6-9 Reading Level: Independent Reader The most celebrated black cowboy was Bill Pickett, a fearless rodeo star with a knack for taming bulls that brought the crowds to their feet. The closing note in this book provides an overview of the history of rodeos and black cowboys. Bright Eyes, Brown Skin By: Cheryl Hudson Illustrated by: George Cephas Ford Genre: Fiction, Poetry Age Level: 3-6 Reading Level: Pre-Reader Four African American children interact with one another in a preschool environment, exploring their facial features, skin tones, what they wear, what they do, and how they learn from and enjoy each other. A happy book and nice addition to preschool and kindergarten classrooms. Brown Angels: An Album of Pictures and Verse By: Walter Dean Myers Genre: Poetry Age Level: 6-9 Reading Level: Beginning Reader Writer extraordinaire, Walter Dean Myers, created original poetry to accompany selections of late 19th (perhaps early 20th) Century monochromatic photographs of African American children. The result is a handsome, sepia-toned album of poems and pictures that not only read aloud well but also capture the universal joys of children and childhood. Drylongso By: Virginia Hamilton Illustrated by: Jerry Pinkney Genre: Fiction, Historical Fiction Age Level: 6-9 Reading Level: Beginning Reader Newbery Award winner Virginia Hamilton describes how Lindy and her family suffer through a long drought. Then a mysterious boy comes and teaches them the secrets of finding water hidden in the earth. Facing Frederick: The Life of Frederick Douglass, a Monumental American Man By: Tonya Bolden Genre: Nonfiction, Biography Age Level: 9-12 Reading Level: Independent Reader An engaging look at the many contributions of Frederick Do

Attention Parents and Guardians, Students have until Friday evening (January 29, 2021) at 3 pm to complete all missing assignments for the completion of the 2nd 9 weeks. Please contact your child’s teacher if there are any questions or concerns.

The Wilcox County Board of Education will hold it's regular board meeting on Wednesday December 9, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. You may access the meeting by computer, tablet, or phone by using the following link: https://global.botomeeting.com/join819308661 Or join by phone by dialing 872-240-3212 Access Code 819-308-661

Explore NASA STEM @ home for students: K-4, 5-8 and 9-12. Opportunities through webinars to explore and learn for parents, teachers and STEM enthusiasts. Click on link below for details. No cost....FREE! Beginning today until the end of January 2021. https://www.txstate-epdc.net/event_type/online-epd-webinar/

INTRODUCING...THE 2020 RED RIBBON CAMPAIGN THEME: BE HAPPY. BE BRAVE. BE DRUG FREE.

Drive up or join us live for our Annual Title I Meeting on tomorrow. Door prizes will be given away.

The Wilcox County Board of Education will hold it's regular board meeting on Wednesday October 14, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. You may access the meeting by computer, tablet, or phone by using the following link: https://global.botomeeting.com/join819308661 Or join by phone by dialing 872-240-3212 Access Code 819-308-661

October is National Bullying Prevention Month Every October, schools and organizations across the country join STOMP Out Bullying™ in observing National Bullying Prevention Month. The goal: encourage schools, communities and organizations to work together to stop bullying and cyberbullying and put an end to hatred and racism by increasing awareness of the prevalence and impact of all forms of bullying on all children of all ages. A MONTH OF ANTI-BULLYING ACTIVITIES! A MONTH OF ACTION! Monday, October 5th 2020 #BlueUp Anti-bullying activities include STOMP Out Bullying™'s signature campaign World Day of Bullying Prevention™ on the first Monday of every October -- this year on Monday, October 5th. This is your chance to make bullying prevention heard around the world! You can begin to change the culture by putting an end to Bullying and Cyberbullying! The Week of October 5th Look at our students # BlueUp against Bullying!

Attention Parents: J. E. Hobbs Title I Meeting September 29, 2020 at Time: 2:00p.m. Please click link to Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/99412992741?pwd=d0pxTGk5djBOaXlmR2pYT3MrOGtqZz09 Meeting ID: 994 1299 2741 Passcode: 8YVdKL *Your input is valued!

Due to power outages and road conditions throughout Wilcox County, the WCPSS will not hold classes tommorrow. Buses with WiFi will not be stationed at previous designated areas. Students will resume their virtual classes on Friday, September 18th.

Attention Parents, all schools will be closed tomorrow and Wednesday due to anticipated severe weather conditions. Virtual learning will resume on Thursday.

Attention Parents, all schools will be closed tomorrow Sep 15, 2020 and Wednesday Sep 16, 2020 due to anticipated severe weather conditions.