UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

(RULE 14a-101)

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities

Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.     )

Filed by the Registrant þ

Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o

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o  Preliminary Proxy Statement

o  Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))

o  Definitive Proxy Statement

þ  Definitive Additional Materials

o  Soliciting Material Pursuant to Section 240.14a-12

Jo-Ann Stores

(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)

(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement)

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þ   No fee required.

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EMPLOYEE COMMUNICATION

Jo-Ann Team Members:

The materials for our Annual Meeting of Shareholders have been distributed. We have “gone green” again this year by providing our proxy voting materials online rather than mailing hard copies. If you own Jo-Ann stock, including shares held in our 401(k) plan, shares acquired through our Associate Stock Ownership Plan and/or restricted shares that are vested or unvested, you will receive one or more “Notice & Access” cards in the mail. The cards provide information on how you may view our proxy, Annual Report (Form 10-K), and Shareholder Letter online, and then vote your shares either online or via telephone. The cards also describe how you may request hard copies of the materials and vote via mail if you prefer.

I strongly urge you to review the materials and vote your shares.

Thank you,
Darrell