J.B. Watkins Elementary PTA

05/29/2026

Have a GREAT summer Coalminers! Thanks for a wonderful school year!!

05/27/2026

SOS Volunteer Need. With the change to tomorrow for the 5th grade bridging event, we are still in need of some helping hands. Please help if you can, and spread the word:

Come celebrate our amazing 5th graders as they bridge over to middle school! Thursday, May 28, 2026 Drop by anytime between 5:30–7:30 PM in the Bus Loop for a fun-filled block party style celebration! The evening will include: • Photo Booth • Music by DJ B2R • Chef Mo's Food Truck • Italia...

05/27/2026

As we close out another great school year at Watkins, the PTA is already thinking ahead to next year! Before we start planning, we’d love to hear from YOU.

Your feedback shapes everything we do: which programs to keep, where to focus our energy, and how to better support our students and teachers.

📝 The survey takes about 5 minutes: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfe75KmRwyp8EmfVP85mXltyllrSJvctZcqZ10z3S2DAFdQ_g/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Thank you for being such a wonderful community!

As another school year comes to a close, we'd love to hear from you. Your feedback shapes what we keep, what we refine, and where the PTA focuses next year. Before we ask anything: thank you. To every parent and family member who showed up this year — the volunteers who set up tables before sunris...

05/26/2026

5th grade families, due to weather concerns, the 5th grade bridging celebration has been rescheduled for Thursday, May 28th from 5:30pm-7:30pm! Drop in anytime during that period. Apologies for any inconvenience. We will have a food truck and Good Vices Italian Ice truck. The dress code is casual!

05/21/2026

One last reminder to order your student’s 1st Day School Supplies kit before everyone heads into summer mode!

🎒 This Week Only: Save $20 on a Kit + Backpack Bundle. Order by Monday and use code BUNDLE20 to save instantly.

Why order now?
✅ Everything your teacher requested in one box
✅ Avoid crowded stores and back-to-school stress later
✅ Name-brand supplies delivered before school starts
✅ Easy, convenient, and teacher-approved

PLUS- families who purchase the bundle will also receive:
👟 20% OFF DSW Shoes

👉Order Today: https://click.email.1stdayschoolsupplies.com/?qs=ABB7InYiOjEsImQiOjQ4ODJ9AAoAAAAAAQF4GK6b3LxNCQO1I3wJ43igbdQSLHeNlXNPW7zzsKB2F7AxOk03cugpRezW4wiw7Q-RxM4KAlnulhgd-c_jMxCEKHhiPjoprKcTeaoEhmZ_
📅 Deadline to save: Monday, May 25 at 11:59 PM

05/20/2026

We were honored to attend the Award’s Breakfast at Midlothian High School yesterday to award a deserving college-bound high school senior a $1,000 JB Watkins PTA scholarship! Midlothian High seniors who attended Watkins had the opportunity to enter. Miracle’s personal statement thoughtfully reflected on her personal growth, resilience and leadership that she developed through meaningful experiences at JB Watkins. Congratulations to Miracle - our scholarship recipient this year - and her endeavors as she heads off to college in the fall!

05/11/2026

1st Day School Supplies store is officially live for NEXT YEAR. 😃 This is the easiest way to order the exact supplies teachers requested for next year. No searching multiple stores. No guessing brands. No wondering if you selected the right version.

In just a few minutes, you can select our school, choose your child’s grade, and check school supplies off your list early and stress-free: https://secure.smore.com/r/ubr8d?__$u__

05/08/2026

What a week celebrating the incredible teachers and staff!! 💙🌟 From start to finish, we have thoroughly enjoyed being able to shower them with so much love this week.

☀️ Monday kicked things off with breakfast to fuel the week ahead
🌸 Tuesday brought flowers from students and snacks that brightened everyone’s day
🧖‍♀️ Wellness Wednesday was all about self-care with spa kits and FIVE mani/pedi giveaways (thank you, Idyllic Nails)! Plus we were able to partner with The Faithful Lemon for custom drink afternoon pick-me-ups!
🍭 Thursday was a sweets bar filled with favorite goodies and treats
🌮 And we wrapped it all up with a delicious Fiesta Friday featuring Chicken Fiesta!

A huge thank you to our families, volunteers, community partners, and PTA members (Sopahna Kwok who spearheaded and set up so much!) who helped make this week so special. Our teachers pour so much into our students every day, and we loved having the chance to celebrate them. 💐✨

05/06/2026

Today is SPIRIT DAY at Foxtail Coffee! Go by anytime today for your coffee fix, and the Watkins PTA will receive 25% of all proceeds for sales.