The Boys & Girls Club of Jefferson County offers expanded tutoring services in literacy and math to support students who need targeted academic reinforcement. Our established Power Hour homework program has been strengthened to meet the needs of youth who may be borderline for grade-level retention, providing them with focused instruction and consistent support to help reduce academic risk and improve outcomes.
The Boys & Girls Club is an approved tutoring site listed with the Arkansas Department of Education and is able to support families who receive state literacy tutoring vouchers. Our trained and prepared staff work with students in small-group and individualized settings to address skill gaps, build confidence, and reinforce classroom learning.
We encourage schools to refer families who may benefit from these services. Families are invited to reach out directly so our team can assist them with setting up ClassWallet accounts and ensure they are able to fully access available tutoring resources. Our goal is to partner with schools and families to provide timely, effective academic support that helps students stay on track for success.
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Tavante Calhoun Sr.
Boys & Girls Club of Jefferson County
Chief Executive Officer
Email: tcalhoun@boysgirlsclubjc.org
Office: (870)850-7500 ext 102
www.boysgirlsclubjc.org
The Boys & Girls Club is an approved tutoring site listed with the Arkansas Department of Education and is able to support families who receive state literacy tutoring vouchers. Our trained and prepared staff work with students in small-group and individualized settings to address skill gaps, build confidence, and reinforce classroom learning.
We encourage schools to refer families who may benefit from these services. Families are invited to reach out directly so our team can assist them with setting up ClassWallet accounts and ensure they are able to fully access available tutoring resources. Our goal is to partner with schools and families to provide timely, effective academic support that helps students stay on track for success.
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Tavante Calhoun Sr.
Boys & Girls Club of Jefferson County
Chief Executive Officer
Email: tcalhoun@boysgirlsclubjc.org
Office: (870)850-7500 ext 102
www.boysgirlsclubjc.org
Make your deposits! Bank Day is today!
📣 Parent–Teacher Conference Notice 📣
Dear JMES Families,
James Matthews Elementary School will host Parent-Teacher Conferences on:
📅 Tuesday, February 10, 2026
⏰ Conference Times: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
⏰ Early Dismissal for Students: 1:45 PM
⏰ Teacher Dinner Break: 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM (No conferences during this time)
Parent–Teacher Conferences provide an important opportunity to discuss your child’s academic progress, strengths, and areas for growth. We strongly encourage all families to attend and partner with us in supporting student success.
📌 Scheduling:
Your child’s teacher will post information regarding scheduling times through ClassDojo to schedule a specific conference time.
Your involvement plays a vital role in your child’s educational journey, and we look forward to working together to ensure continued growth and achievement.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership.
Mrs. Tameka Wright
Principal, James Matthews Elementary School
Dear JMES Families,
James Matthews Elementary School will host Parent-Teacher Conferences on:
📅 Tuesday, February 10, 2026
⏰ Conference Times: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
⏰ Early Dismissal for Students: 1:45 PM
⏰ Teacher Dinner Break: 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM (No conferences during this time)
Parent–Teacher Conferences provide an important opportunity to discuss your child’s academic progress, strengths, and areas for growth. We strongly encourage all families to attend and partner with us in supporting student success.
📌 Scheduling:
Your child’s teacher will post information regarding scheduling times through ClassDojo to schedule a specific conference time.
Your involvement plays a vital role in your child’s educational journey, and we look forward to working together to ensure continued growth and achievement.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership.
Mrs. Tameka Wright
Principal, James Matthews Elementary School
📣 IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR 3RD GRADE PARENTS 📣
Dear 3rd Grade Parents and Guardians,
James Matthews Elementary School will be holding a MANDATORY parent meeting for all 3rd grade families to discuss student promotion and retention expectations, as well as our plan of action to support student success.
📅 Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM (come at any time during this window)
📍 Location: JMES Room #6
This meeting is required for all parents of 3rd grade students. Important information will be shared regarding:
Promotion and retention requirements
ATLAS assessment expectations
Academic supports and interventions
How families can partner with the school to ensure student success
Your attendance is critical, as the information shared directly impacts your child’s academic progress and promotion status.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the school office. We appreciate your cooperation and partnership as we work together to support our scholars.
Mrs. Tameka Wright
Principal, James Matthews Elementary School
Dear 3rd Grade Parents and Guardians,
James Matthews Elementary School will be holding a MANDATORY parent meeting for all 3rd grade families to discuss student promotion and retention expectations, as well as our plan of action to support student success.
📅 Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM (come at any time during this window)
📍 Location: JMES Room #6
This meeting is required for all parents of 3rd grade students. Important information will be shared regarding:
Promotion and retention requirements
ATLAS assessment expectations
Academic supports and interventions
How families can partner with the school to ensure student success
Your attendance is critical, as the information shared directly impacts your child’s academic progress and promotion status.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the school office. We appreciate your cooperation and partnership as we work together to support our scholars.
Mrs. Tameka Wright
Principal, James Matthews Elementary School
🐝📚 Pine Bluff School District Spelling Bee Excellence!
These scholars studied hundreds of words over weeks of preparation and showed up ready to compete. We’re incredibly proud of every participant and celebrating our winners who spelled their way to the top. Keep learning, keep striving, and keep spelling! #PBSD
These scholars studied hundreds of words over weeks of preparation and showed up ready to compete. We’re incredibly proud of every participant and celebrating our winners who spelled their way to the top. Keep learning, keep striving, and keep spelling! #PBSD
📢 Testing Update for Parents
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Please note an important update to our testing schedule.
🗓 ATLAS Winter Interim Testing
📆 February 24–27
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Please note an important update to our testing schedule.
🗓 ATLAS Winter Interim Testing
📆 February 24–27
📢 Testing Update for Parents
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Please note an important update to our testing schedule.
🗓 ATLAS Winter Interim Testing
📆 February 24–27
Thank you for your continued support and partnership as we work together to help our students succeed.
Mrs. Wright
Principal, James Matthews Elementary School
National School Counseling Week Shoutout!
This week, we are celebrating our amazing school counselor, Ms. Bernie Roberts!
Ms. Roberts is the heart behind the support we provide our scholars; always listening, encouraging, advocating, and helping our students grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Ms. Roberts show up every single day with compassion, patience, and purpose.
JMES is a better place because of her dedication, love for children, and commitment to our Cardinal family. Thank you, Ms. Roberts, for all that you do to help our students thrive!
Join us in showing her some love in the comments!
#NationalSchoolCounselingWeek
#CounselorAppreciation
This week, we are celebrating our amazing school counselor, Ms. Bernie Roberts!
Ms. Roberts is the heart behind the support we provide our scholars; always listening, encouraging, advocating, and helping our students grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Ms. Roberts show up every single day with compassion, patience, and purpose.
JMES is a better place because of her dedication, love for children, and commitment to our Cardinal family. Thank you, Ms. Roberts, for all that you do to help our students thrive!
Join us in showing her some love in the comments!
#NationalSchoolCounselingWeek
#CounselorAppreciation
📚✨ JMES Reading Challenge! ✨📚
Cardinal families,
We’re inviting parents to post a short video or photo of your scholar reading aloud or summarizing something they’ve read; a book, article, passage, or even their favorite story!
Let’s show the community that readers are leaders at James Matthews Elementary!
📸🎥 How to participate:
1️⃣ Take a short video or snap a pic of your child reading or sharing what they read
2️⃣ Post it on Facebook
3️⃣ Use the hashtag #JMESReads
4️⃣ Tag James Matthews Elementary School
We can’t wait to see our Cardinals shining and showing off their reading skills!
Thank you for partnering with us to build strong readers one page at a time!
❤️🖤 #JMESProud #CardinalsRead #LiteracyAtJMES #FamilyEngagement
Good evening JMES Families,
We hope everyone is staying safe and warm during these snow days. If technology permits, please encourage your child to log on to i-Ready and work on their My Path lessons for both math and reading. This will help them stay engaged and continue growing academically while school is closed.
Thank you for your continued support, and please stay safe!
Students can work on Math and Reading through the Clever App.
Login to: https://clever.com/oauth/authorize?response_type=code&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fclever.com%2Fin%2Fauth_callback&client_id=4c63c1cf623dce82caac&state=bffd794f091a8a02b461dab76d291fc2a6b1d55c76d33192a16d281fb5d775a1&target=%3BNGM2M2MxY2Y2MjNkY2U4MmNhYWM%3D%3BaHR0cHM6Ly9jbGV2ZXIuY29tL2luL2F1dGhfY2FsbGJhY2s%3D%3BYmZmZDc5NGYwOTFhOGEwMmI0NjFkYWI3NmQyOTFmYzJhNmIxZDU1Yzc2ZDMzMTkyYTE2ZDI4MWZiNWQ3NzVhMQ%3D%3D%3BY29kZQ%3D%3D%3B&district_id=5f18cbbb01e27300016d07d7
Choose: i-Ready (Math or Reading)
✨🏆 Upcoming: 2nd Nine Weeks Awards Assembly 🏆✨
Join us as we celebrate our students during the 2nd Nine Weeks Awards Assembly on Friday, January 16, 2026!
We will recognize scholars for their academic achievement, growth, positive behavior, and attendance. This is a special time to honor the hard work, dedication, and progress our students have shown throughout the second nine weeks.
Families, we look forward to celebrating alongside you as we continue to encourage excellence and student success!
Join us as we celebrate our students during the 2nd Nine Weeks Awards Assembly on Friday, January 16, 2026!
We will recognize scholars for their academic achievement, growth, positive behavior, and attendance. This is a special time to honor the hard work, dedication, and progress our students have shown throughout the second nine weeks.
Families, we look forward to celebrating alongside you as we continue to encourage excellence and student success!
JMES Bank Day is Coming!
JMES families, Bank Day is almost here! If your child does not already have a student bank account, please be sure to complete an application so they can participate.
At JMES, we believe in teaching financial literacy early, helping our students learn how to save, set goals, and build smart money habits that will last a lifetime.
What you need to do:
✔️ Fill out a bank application for your child
✔️ Encourage your child to start saving
✔️ Help us build strong financial habits early
Let’s work together to prepare our students for a successful future, one dollar and one lesson at a time!
If you have any questions or need an application, please contact the school.
JMES families, Bank Day is almost here! If your child does not already have a student bank account, please be sure to complete an application so they can participate.
At JMES, we believe in teaching financial literacy early, helping our students learn how to save, set goals, and build smart money habits that will last a lifetime.
What you need to do:
✔️ Fill out a bank application for your child
✔️ Encourage your child to start saving
✔️ Help us build strong financial habits early
Let’s work together to prepare our students for a successful future, one dollar and one lesson at a time!
If you have any questions or need an application, please contact the school.
Pine Bluff School District Christmas Break, December 22-January 6.
Classes will resume January 7, 2026.
Classes will resume January 7, 2026.
Celebrating Outstanding Teacher Growth at James Matthews Elementary!
Please join us in applauding two exceptional educators whose hard work, dedication, and commitment to student achievement have earned statewide recognition!
Please join us in applauding two exceptional educators whose hard work, dedication, and commitment to student achievement have earned statewide recognition!
Parents...Don't Forget!!
Join us for an evening filled with holiday spirit and joyful performances! 🎶🎄
The Pine Bluff School District Fine Arts Departments proudly present the 2025 Christmas Concert, featuring:
🎺 PBHS Band
🎤 PBHS Chamber Choir
💃 Thirty-Fourth Elementary Drill Team
🎷 PBJH Beginning Band
📅 Tuesday, December 9th • ⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 PBJH Academy Gymnasium
Let’s celebrate the season together!
Parents & Guardians,
It’s time for our annual JMES 12 Days of Christmas Celebration! Beginning December 4th, our scholars and staff will enjoy themed dress-up days leading up to Winter Break. Each day has a fun, festive theme to help us spread joy and cheer throughout the building.
Please review the 12 Days of Christmas Calendar attached to this message so your child knows how to dress each day. Participation is encouraged but optional students may always follow regular dress code if preferred.
📣 Parents, We Need Your Voice!
Please click the link below to complete our Capturing Kids’ Hearts Mid-Year Survey.
Your feedback is extremely important and helps us better understand how we can continue to support and serve our students in the best way possible.
Thank you for partnering with us to make JMES a safe, welcoming, and inspiring place for all of our students!
Please complete the survey here:
https://app.ckh.org/public-survey/x7vgqffu
Please click the link below to complete our Capturing Kids’ Hearts Mid-Year Survey.
Your feedback is extremely important and helps us better understand how we can continue to support and serve our students in the best way possible.
Thank you for partnering with us to make JMES a safe, welcoming, and inspiring place for all of our students!
Please complete the survey here:
https://app.ckh.org/public-survey/x7vgqffu
Parents,
December is jam-packed with exciting events and activities at JMES! Please take note of the following dates:
🎅 December 4th – Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be flying in on their private helicopter to visit our scholars. We will also be attending UAPB’s Women’s Basketball Game on this day.
❄️ December 12th, 6:00–8:00 PM—Join us for our JMES Winter Ball.
🎄 December 18th | 5:30-6:30 PM—Our JMES Christmas Program will take place. We can’t wait to see our students shine on stage!
Please review the flyers attached to this message for more detailed information. Thank you for your continued support!
December is jam-packed with exciting events and activities at JMES! Please take note of the following dates:
🎅 December 4th – Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be flying in on their private helicopter to visit our scholars. We will also be attending UAPB’s Women’s Basketball Game on this day.
❄️ December 12th, 6:00–8:00 PM—Join us for our JMES Winter Ball.
🎄 December 18th | 5:30-6:30 PM—Our JMES Christmas Program will take place. We can’t wait to see our students shine on stage!
Please review the flyers attached to this message for more detailed information. Thank you for your continued support!
JMES PTO will be selling snacks Thursday 11/20/25
