Weekly News 2022-23
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JGS News for June 9, 2023
The last day of school is nearly here!
JUNE 20th IS A SPECIAL DAY AT JGS!
Here’s what to expect on June 20th, the last day of school:
Students arrive at the regular time. The first part of the morning is spent in
their classrooms.
10:45 AM Sixth Grade Promotion Ceremony - all students and staff meet in
the WCC to celebrate our Sixth Graders’ accomplishments at JGS and to
send them off to middle school next year. Families of all students are
invited to attend!
11:30 AM All school and family BBQ sponsored by the PTO. Each family in
grades K through 5 are assigned a dish to bring - one dish per family! See info to the right----->
FAMILIES ARE MOST WELCOME TO JOIN US FOR PROMOTION AND
THE BBQ!
Students will be dismissed to their parents at 12:00 noon. Please check
them out with their classroom teacher.
The bus will arrive for dismissal at 12 noon.
That’s the end of 2022-2023 - Whew!
After you pick up your child you may want to go to the Wildcat Tavern who will be
hosting an ice cream party for JGS students and families. The Wildcat’s ice cream party is a Jackson community tradition that we look forward to every year!
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Please let Miss Susan know what you’re bringing (she’ll pass on the info to Nora!)
Family: __________________ We’ll help out at: ________________________
Bringing some/a ____________________________
My student’s dismissal plans: (please circle):
Bus - dismissing at noon. Please be ready for an early delivery!
Pick Up at noon (please check out with your child’s teacher.)
END OF SCHOOL BBQ Tuesday, June 20th
The end of school is two weeks away! JGS will provide the rolls, hamburgers, hotdogs, and veggie burgers. PTO will provide paper products, condiments, & chips!
Mrs. Groves’ and Mrs. Robert’s classes: Please bring fruit: Watermelon chunks, fruit
salad, grapes, etc...washed, prepped, cut and ready to eat!
Mrs. Heysler’s class and Mr. Marshall’s Fifth Graders: Please bring vegetables: salad,
veggie sticks, potato salad, coleslaw, etc...prepped and ready to serve!
ONE (1) offering per family, please.
GRADE 6 families - DON”T COOK, just come and enjoy!
We are in need of a few items and helpers:
Prior to promotion: Set Up, 10 - 10:45 AM
During the Promotion and BBQ: Grillers
During serving: Runners from grills to buffet
After the BBQ: Clean Up, Noon-1 PM
We need to borrow a grill to supplement the large one we already have.
● The Promotion Assembly begins at 10:45 AM, followed by the BBQ.
● If you would like to help, contact Nora at ntbeem@yahoo.com
The Wildcat Tavern welcomes families after dismissal for an Ice Cream Social to
celebrate the end of the school year. Parents are welcome to escort their children to
the Wildcat. There will be no teacher supervision at the Wildcat and no child will be
dismissed to go to the Wildcat alone. Please plan accordingly.
Thank you, Wildcat Tavern!
● The bus will be at JGS at noon for bus riders!
See you on the 20th!
Order your 2022.23 JGS Yearbook AT THIS LINK!
Recital 2023 ~ Thank you, Mrs. Weeder!
JGS News for June 2, 2023
June is here and with it several fun-filled events for JGS students and families!
Tuesday, June 6 - Recital at 5:30 - if your musician is in this optional performance, you know! Everyone is welcome to attend at the WCC!
Monday, June 12 - Field Day! Please complete the FIELD DAY FORM to help us plan!
Monday, June 19 - School Board meeting
Tuesday, Last Day of School - June 20!
6th Grade Promotion - all students attend - all families welcome!
All School BBQ - all students and all families welcome! Requests for food emailed on Monday, June 5!
Early Dismissal at NOON for bus riders
Community Events for Families
Family Fun Day at the WCC with Lindsay & Her Puppet Pals - June 4th! Info attached and HERE.
Hey, JGS Families!
This year fourth graders learned about the science of sound and applied that to building musical instruments. Check out this talk coming up at the Jackson Public Library:
The History of Cigar Box Instruments
Saturday June 3rd
Mrs. Hill and Madame Klein introduced Career Day in All School Meeting. Mrs Hill would like to thank the following community members who volunteered their time to present during Career Day:
Artist Erik Koeppel
WMSI data scientists Amanda Carron and Matt Wolfe
Chemist Emily Calderwood
Engineer Beth-Ann Henriques
Fishing Guide Clay Groves
Business Owner Rob Clark
Artist Eric Koepple invited Grade 4 to the Jackson Historical Society's Museum of White Mountain Art.
Bug-bit and sun-burned the day after their return from a 3-day canoe trip, fifth and sixth graders hung in there for discussion of the Periodic Table of the Elements and a chemistry experiment with Emily Calderwood, chemist.
Amanda Carron from White Mountain Science Inc., (WMSI) shows Grade 4 a prompt in a game to simulate coding.
Rob Clark brought his ice cream truck to illustrate the creativity of an entrepreneur.
Clay Groves and friend tell K-1-2-3 about his adventures as a fishing guide.
The ice cream...and Career Day! were a big hit!
Annual Potato Planting Tradition Continues! Here's what Grey, Damien, and Jeremy have to tell us:
The 2/3 planted potatoes. They planted them in the gardens. After we harvest them we will make chips.
How many did you plant? Nine in the front and ten in the back. What tools did you use? Shovels and little rakes. Anything new about this year's planting? The three beds were moved from the blacktop to left of the field.
Well, this is the red potatoes and we were measuring a foot apart so they have space to grow.
We cover up the potatoes or "seeds" with little dirt and every time the sprouts come out of the dirt we will cover them with excess dirt so the plant grows more potatoes.
JGS News for May 26, 2023
Farmer John of the Thompson House Farm directs Mrs. Robert's 2-3 class in weeding the greenhouse! George and Teagen tell us: We learned about what helps tomatoes thrive, like the fans that give a breeze that makes the stalks move and that makes them stronger. If the tomato plants didn't move they wouldn't be strong and would just fall over.
Jackson School News for May 26, 2023
Notes from the Principal
Dear Jackson School Community,
I so enjoyed the children’s many talents in the “12 Dancing Royals!” So many of the children took risks: acting, dancing, singing solos, even using the light and sound equipment! I’m very proud of their work! Thanks to Believe in Books, Mrs Groves, PTO, and the other Jackson Community donors who made it possible!
Please enjoy the Memorial Day Weekend. Don't forget the the Jackson memorial ceremony at the Jackson Cemetery at 9 AM and the Moment of Silence at 3:00 pm.! It is important the children understand the sacrifices of others who earned us the freedoms we enjoy today!
Happy Memorial Day!
Gayle
Dates
May 29 - Memorial Day - No School
May 30 -June 1 - Grades 5-6 Canoe Trip
June 2 - Career Day at JGS
June 6 - Recital at 5:30
June 12 - JGS Field Day @ JGS ~ more info to come!
June 19 - School Board meeting
Last Day of School - so far! - June 20!
6th Grade Promotion - all students attend - all families welcome!
All School BBQ - all students and all families welcome! Requests for food coming soon!
Early Dismissal at NOON for bus riders
There's still time to give your input on Phase 1 of the playground equipment upgrade! Complete the survey! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYqsrAD-b7D_Aa0OSuhIigYf6tY-hrhIpsQgex7WRU8HvlzQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
Survey closes May 31! ~Mrs. Groves
Hampton says it so well, just below, and on behalf of everyone on the JGS staff, THANK YOU to the PTO for organizing a splendid Staff Appreciation luncheon! ~Susan for all of JGS
Thank you everyone who participated in the Teacher Appreciation Lunch on Tuesday!
Thank you to the Bilger Family and Chef Keith from the Whitney's Inn who catered it beautifully and gave everyone very full plates of delicious-ness!
Thank you PTO and parents for making it happen with the students while the teachers were "away!"
And thank you Chief Perley for keeping the lid on and being an amazing four square competitor!
I have to say, I was very impressed with all of the students who were wonderful and clearly know where and how and what to do. It was wonderful to see them on their "turf. "
We also have a new lunch lady (thank you Kate F. ) and I think Mark got a little too comfy in the K-1 spot...look out Ms. Groves!
Photo link below- not a lot of them but a few to give you an idea.
and mostly-
THANK YOU to our Teachers and Staff who as Fred Rogers put it- "Anyone who does anything to help a child in his/her life is a hero to me."
Thank you Heroes of JGS!
Photo link here:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/pvL7pSzGB1sJiQzZA\
~Hampton Synnott
Community Events for Families
Hey, JGS Families!
This year fourth graders learned about the science of sound and applied that to building musical instruments. Check out this talk coming up at the Jackson Public Library:
The History of Cigar Box Instruments
Saturday June 3rd
“The History of Cigar Box Instruments” is coming to the Jackson Public Library at 52 Main Street on Saturday June 3 at 4:00 p.m.
Hosted by the Friends of the Jackson Public Library, “The History of Cigar Box Instruments” will be presented by William Janelle. It will cover how the cigar box came about and how it has been used over the past 180 years to make stringed instruments. Janelle will also cover how the cigar box guitar has been modernized and finding a niche in today's music. His talk will also demonstrate the building of a primitive diddley bow.
Janelle is a self-taught sculptor who works primarily in wood. He grew up in Saco, Maine and has been carving for over forty years. As a subtractive sculptor, he takes away from a single block with hand tools, often leaving tool marks behind as a sort of fingerprint. He prefers to work with apple, cherry, butternut, and walnut but often works in marble, soapstone, alabaster, pumpkin, ice, and snow.
The Friends of the Jackson Public Library is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit group of community members interested in helping the library. The Friends support the library by planning, funding, and hosting programs, by supplementing the book budget of the library, and helping to fund technology upgrades, equipment, and furnishings.
Family Fun Day at the WCC with Lindsay & Her Puppet Pals - June 4th! Info HERE.
Theatre Week! The Show is at 6 PM, Friday, May 19th at Theatre in the Woods!
Actors - be at the theatre by 5:45!
~ Photos from rehearsal, Friday, at Theatre in the Woods
New News
Musique & Goûter Reminder
Music & Snacks
Open to 5/6 students
Our first meeting was so much fun!
Our second session will be on Tuesday May 23rd 3:00-4:30
More snacks this time and more music!
Email Madame Klein to sign up: e_klein@sau9.org
So much fun! Video of the Spring Concert on May 11, 2023!
Resend from this AM:
Hello, JGS Families!
The culmination of Theatre Week is TONIGHT! Friday, May 19!
WHERE: Believe in Book's Theatre in the Woods in Intervale. MAP
WHEN: Students need to be at the theatre, in their white top and black bottoms, at 5:45
WHAT: Your adorable children on stage and backstage, song, dance, intrigue, drama...performance at 6 PM!
Theatre in the Woods will supply all costumes.
For UNDER their costumes, please have your child wear a plain white top (as plain as you've got) and black bottoms. Backstage duo - black top, black bottoms.
You do not have to buy new clothes - Theater in the Woods has extras.
Students may wear their white tops and black bottoms to school on Friday or just for the performance Friday night.
Friday Night!
Students should arrive at Theatre in the Woods at 5:45 PM wearing their white top and black bottoms.
The performance starts at 6 PM. Family and friends welcome!
Flowers for your actor are available by donation. Pay what you can and proceeds will go to the PTO to support the arts in our school. (Thank you to Dutch Bloemen Winkel for your support of JGS and the PTO!)
What fun!
From Mrs. Hill, JGS Counselor
Please see the following link to free screenings of the film Anxious Nation:
"May is Mental Health Awareness Month. To help spread awareness, Northern Human Services (NHS) is collaborating with several area school districts to present a free screening of the documentary film, Anxious Nation.
A free screening of the film will be held on May 10 at the White Mountains Regional High School in Whitefield; May 23 at Kingswood Arts Center in Wolfeboro; and May 30 at the Berlin Elementary School. Mental health professionals from NHS and school counseling staff will be available after each screening to discuss the film with students, parents and other attendees.
“We are excited to bring this important film to students and families in the North Country,” said Northern Human Services CEO, Suzanne Gaetjens-Oleson. “It’s a powerful film that explores anxiety and our children and we encourage families to attend together.”
Funding for these screenings was provided by a grant from the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation and the Endowment for Health, with programming support from NAMI New Hampshire and the NH Community Behavioral Health Association."
Believe in Books Literacy Foundation In addition to the 2 scholarships we give out, here is a 10% discount for everyone else that wants to attend summer camp Code: CAMP10
Theatre Week Mid-Week Update, Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Hello, JGS Families!
We're having a pretty splendid time in our theatre workshops this week!
FYIs:
Tomorrow, Thursday, May 18, rehearsals will continue at JGS.
This Friday, May 19, rehearsals will take place at the Theatre in the Woods/Believe in Books during the school day.
The bus leaves at 10 AM and will be back in time for dismissal.
The PTO is sponsoring pizza for lunch!
We'll take a lunch count in each classes' morning meeting.
Students can bring their own lunch from home or order a slice of cheese or pepperoni pizza.
You know your kiddo: please pack snacks and sides if they'll still be hungry after 1 slice.
We will only order 1 slice per child who orders pizza.
Theatre in the Woods will supply all costumes.
For UNDER their costumes, please have your child wear a plain white top (as plain as you've got) and black bottoms.
You do not have to buy new clothes - Theater in the Woods has extra white tops and black bottoms.
Students may wear their white tops and black bottoms to school on Friday or just for the performance Friday night.
Friday Night!
Students should arrive at Theatre in the Woods at 5:45 PM wearing their white top and black bottoms.
The performance starts at 6 PM. Family and friends welcome!
Flowers for your actor are available by donation. Proceeds will go to the PTO to support the arts in our school. (Thank you to Dutch Bloemen Winkel for your support of JGS and the PTO!)
What fun!
On Monday the whole school went to Believe in Books' Theatre in the Woods to begin our Theatre Week.
On stage at Theatre in the Woods on Monday.
On the story walk in the 100 Acre Wood .
Mid-week rehearsals take place in the WCC. Here's the tech crew backstage on the sound board.
JGS News for May 12, 2023
Notes from the Principal
Dear JGS community,
What a wonderful Unified Arts Show last night. I found myself reflecting upon the messages and meaning of many of the songs. All we need is love, we wish you peace, take care of the earth. Seeing our 5/6 students perform so well together and take ownership of the development of their performances demonstrated to me that the JGS school community provides opportunities for all children to find their niche. Success may look different for every child but there were so many moments when our children stepped out of their comfort zone, took a risk and achieved success! I am proud of all of our talented children. You are all amazing!
In addition, I want to share appreciation again for our staff and UA teachers who go above and beyond the call to ensure the children are prepared, supported and appreciated! Kudos to the PTO as well who always support us. And thank you to all who shared treats and notes and flowers during teacher appreciation week. It is so rewarding to have our efforts recognized. Thank you.
Happy Mother’s Day to all our moms!
Best,
Gayle
Dates
May 15-19 - Theater Week with the PERFORMANCE at Believe in Books at 6 PM on Friday, May 19th! - PLEASE SEND A PACKED LUNCH AND SNACK FOR YOUR CHILD ON MONDAY! More info, below!
May 15 - School Board Meeting, 6PM, WCC notes on Citizens Comments
May 23 - Staff Appreciation Luncheon - Thank you, PTO!
May 24 - Grades 5-6 STEM Day
May 25 - Grades 5-6 SAU 9 Track Meet
May 30-June 1 - Grades 5-6 Canoe Trip
June 6 - Recital at 5:30 - optional for students - sign up in the UA room.
June 12 - JGS Field Day @ JGS ~ more info to come!
Last Day of School - so far! - June 20!
6th Grade Promotion - all students attend - all families welcome!
All School BBQ - all students and all families welcome! Requests for food coming soon!
Early Dismissal at NOON for bus riders
JGS Unified Arts Show and Concert
UA Show - Checking out the art with buddies
Concert! Fourth Grade band members put together their instruments
So exciting! K1ers and 5-6ers sit together waiting for the concert.
" That was AWESOME! " ~ JGS student during the applause at the end of the UA Show and Concert
Mrs. Engvall recorded the show. Link coming soon!
Ready to sing and play!
Chorus rocks the house!
At ASM this week: Owen McAndrew, JGS After School Enrichment Coordinator, spoke to the school about his work preventing avalanches while on ski patrol, educating back country skiers about avalanche safety and working with high school students skiing and rock climbing.
Theater Week Overview
A re-send from 5.9.23
Monday-May 15
We will get on a bus at 10:00 and go to Believe in Books for theater games, trail hiking, and auditions. Students should be dressed for outside and should bring a lunch from home. We will return to school at 2:45 and be dismissed as usual. Please contact Susan if you need help providing a home lunch for your student.
Tuesday-Thursday
We will be at school as usual. Students will be pulled from classes to rehearse.
Friday-May 19
We will again go to Believe in Books at 10:00 for the day. We will have a dress rehearsal for the show. Again, students should be dressed for outside. We will return to school at 2:45 and be dismissed as usual. UPDATE: The JGS PTO will be providing pizza for lunch on FRIDAY, so we'll be doing lunch count before we leave for BIB. Your child can order pizza or bring their lunch that day. All students should pack a snack.
The performance will be at 6:00 at Believe in Books. Students should arrive at 5:45.
Flowers will be available by donation at the performance if you would like to give flowers to your performer. Thank you to the JGS PTO for sponsoring Theater Week!
Engineering Challenge: THE EGG DROP
Mrs. Robert explained the all-school challenge: build a container that will keep its passenger egg from cracking when the sixth grade drops it from the JGS attic window to the blacktop below.
Students worked in buddy teams across the grades with just a few materials to design a flight case that could also be opened to check the egg's status upon landing.
A few of the designs. Which will protect the egg?
Out the window! Ask a student: What did you learn? What did you notice? What do you wonder?
JGS News for May 5, 2023
Hello, JGS Jaguars! Thank to everyone who donated and/or turned out last night to play Bingo to raise money for new JGS Jag Soccer uniforms! Go Jags!
TONIGHT! PTO TACO NIGHT! SEE ATTACHED!
Have a great weekend! Susan
Dates to Remember
May 8 - Kindergarten Registration & K123 trip to kinder concert
May 11 - UA Show and Concert!!!
Art viewing starts at 5 PM
Students need to dressed to impress and arrive at 5:45
Concert starts at 6 PM
May 15th- Board meeting
May 15-19 - Theater Week! Final Performance on Friday, May 19, 6 PM
May 23 - Staff Appreciation Luncheon - Thank you, PTO!
May 24 - Grades 5-6 STEM Day
May 25 - Grades 5-6 SAU 9 Track Meet
June 6 - Recital at 5:30 - notes, below!
June 12 - JGS Field Day
June 20 - last student day & Grade 6 Promotion
6th Grade Promotion - all students attend - all families welcome!
All School BBQ - all students and all families welcome! Requests for food coming soon!
Early Dismissal at NOON for bus riders
K1 beats the blues: When it rains, take an umbrella walk!
Engineering Challenge:
On Friday, May 12th, JGS students will work in buddy teams on a design challenge. To help us prepare, we're collecting: egg cartons, plastic grocery bags, packaging material (like bubble wrap), and small boxes (like the size of a tea box). If you have materials to donate, please send them to your child's teacher before next Friday. Thank you!
Reminder:
JGS Music Recital
Who: optional for anyone interested
What:
The JGS music recital is an optional event where students sing or play a song of their choosing. This is a great opportunity to perform a solo or a duet for an audience and showcase your musical skills.
Students may sign up to perform on the music/art room door.
Their performance will need to be approved by Mrs. Weeder.
If your performance is approved we will practice it on the school stage before the show.
Where: Whitney Community Center
When:
Friday, May 26 = Sign Up Deadline
Tuesday, June 6, 5:30pm = Recital
Drop off: 5:15 at the music room at the Whitney Center.
Pick up: stay and listen to your student perform! The show should be finished by 6:30
Attire: Students should dress to impress. Formal clothes (dresses, ties, etc) are appropriate.
Questions? Mrs. Weeder: l_weeder@sau9.org
Below the salt: Parents joined peasants and trades folk at the Medieval Feast before April break
Chivalry is not dead: nobles, knights, peasants, and trades folk told stories from the Middle Ages to school mates on a glorious afternoon before April break.
End of April, 2023 - News and Photos! Welcome, May!
It was really beautiful to watch 11 children painting collaboratively today. When a challenge arose they worked together to figure it out and completed each heart artistically and with color balance. Each student painted a little bit on every heart.
Enjoy!
Carrie
Carrie Scribner
Art Teacher
Jackson Grammar School
“Every child is an artist.” -Picasso
Earth Day clean up at JGS! The K-1-2-3 scoured the JGS campus and we are ready for Spring!
Click on the image for more information!
JGS Jaguar Soccer Uniform fundraiser - May 4th!
PTO Taco Night! May 5th!
Kindergarten Registration - May 8th!
JGS Unified Arts Show - May 11th!
Tonight!
PTO meeting Thursday 4/20 at 6pm via zoom
Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88510840823
JGS PTO Agenda April 20th, 2023 6:00pm
Via Zoom
Zoom link- https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88510840823
Treasurer's Report -Lainie
Old Business
Seed Sale - (Nora)
Feb 15th Half Day Activity - Thank you!
BINGO for Soccer Uniforms- May 4th (Hampton)
Taco Party- May 5th (Alison and Jette)
New Business
Playground Committee Seeks Parent member (Cristina)
End of Year BBQ (Katie)
Taekwondo (Katie)
At this time we ask all JGS teachers and Staff to Leave the meeting.
Staff Appreciation Lunch (Nora and Hampton)
Retiree Gifts (Nora)
Changes in School Board Policy/ NH Speaks upcoming events (Share links)
School Board and Community Relations overview from Superintendent Kevin Richard (This is requested re-send from Monday, April 17's School Board meeting.) HERE on the school website!
FREE EARTH DAY EVENT FOR KIDS!
Join Dutch Bloemen Winkel (Jackson Falls Marketplace, beside the Post Office) on Saturday, April 22 for a FREE Earth Day Celebration! All ages welcome. We will have potting and seed activities as well as flower crown making. Free shovels, watering cans and seeds for the kiddos! This event will be outside if the weather is nice or inside the shop if it’s not cooperative! We’d love to have your children be part of the fun. Please come anytime between 9am and 11am. Click here for more information and see what other fun there is for kids over the April vacation week: www.dutchbw.com See you then! Mrs. Scribner
Link to Unified Arts Show poster: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1htxuNyBWQHXG7gM15jSpLba3c0RCq7yi/view?usp=sharing
2-3 Research and presentations in progress!
The Dingo lives in Australia, as modeled by Hazel.
Castles in Germany and very long words are part of Jeremy's project. Teagen puts the finishing touches on her koala.
Works in progress for the 4-5-6 Medieval Studies unit:
Gregory completes his map of Medieval Europe for inclusion in his book. The borders have changed since the Middle Ages!
Rent works on his "found poetry."
Poppy completes the gluing of the binding to her book that will be filled with her work about the Middle Ages.
Max works on his coat of arms - colors and symbols represent his Medieval character. Which one is "kind?" Which is "wise?"
JGS News for April 17, 2023
Hello, JGS Families,
Hooray for April showers! What a great time of year to be sure your student has a pair of INDOOR shoes to put on after a wet and muddy recess!
Scroll down for photos from the spectacular early release day trip to Living Shores aquarium are on the school website. Thank you, JGS PTO, for sponsoring this opportunity!
Dates to Remember:
Ap 17 - TONIGHT! School Board meeting 6 PM, WCC
Ap 24-28 - April vacation week
May 8 - Kindergarten Registration
May 11 - Unified Arts Show and Concert
May 15-19 - Theater Week
Links:
Kids' Bike Safety Day (KSD) Information
23.24 Kindergarten Registration Information
PTO NEWS
PTO meeting Thursday 4/20 at 6pm via zoom
Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88510840823
JGS Jaguar Soccer Uniform Fundraiser
Spread the word and come have some food or a drink at the Red Parka Pub-
May 4th 530-7pm
For BINGO Night!
Our own Clay Groves from the Mountain Morning show will be calling the Bingo game and multiple prizes will be available to winners!
Proceeds from the night will go directly to JGS so we can outfit our Jaguars in new uniforms by next season and for many seasons to come!
Go Jags!
Thank you to the JGS PTO for sponsoring a trip to Living Shores aquarium. Thank you to Living Shores who opened up on early release day just for JGS!
K1 went to the woods to write some rhymes
Beautiful trees
Worker bees
to celebrate Poetry Month under the pines
Words are around me
Numbers are around me
Birds and sun, not much snow,
Wind is cold
a smattering of excepts, just below:
Water is soft
JGS News for April 7, 2023
JGS News for April 7, 2023
JGS News was emailed home and sent to eNews.
Notes from the Principal
Dear Families,
Can it really be that spring has sprung? With spring comes a number of important (and fun) school events you don't want to miss. Next week we host the Daughters of the American Revolution, Anna Stickney Chapter, as we continue the longstanding Jackson tradition of participation in the Annual DAR Essay Contest. Jackson students have traditionally done very well as they show off their writing abilities to a wide audience. Our Unified Arts Show comes up in May as does another theater week at Believe in Books. I am so proud of the Arts focus we maintain here at JGS! Be sure to read your newsletter and mark your calendar as you don’t want to miss any of these wonderful events!
Have a great weekend,
Gayle
Links:
Kids' Bike Safety Day (KSD) Information
23.24 Kindergarten Registration Information
Mondays at JGS are Physical Education day - we won't be wearing skis but STUDENTS WILL NEED SNEAKERS for PE, whether PE is inside or outside.
Dates to Remember
Ap 11 Grades 5 & 6 DAR presentations in WCC, parents welcome - 1:45-dismissal
Parent Workshop with Vicki Garland, 5:30, WCC
Ap 12 - Early Release for teacher workshops, PTO childcare at Living Shores - kids will take the bus with pick up at Living Shores.
Ap 17 - School Board meeting
Ap 24-28 - April vacation week
May 2 - PTO sponsors Teacher Appreciation Lunch - Thank you!
May 8 - Kindergarten Registration
May 11 - Unified Arts Show and Concert
May 15-19 - Theater Week
Kindergarten Registration is May 8th! Call JGS at 603-383-6861 to make an appointment to register your child who is 5 years of age on or before Sept. 30, 2023! Meet the Kindergarten teacher, the school nurse, and other JGS staff! Tour the school and get lots of information for the start of Kindergarten! More information, attached!
Thank you to everyone who's returned their ski rental gear! Please contact Jackson XC if you still have cross country ski equipment to return. 603.383.9355.
Have a great weekend - Susan
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Mrs. Weeder and the Louis Fuchs Otto Ninow Memorial Concert Chorus at the March 28th show.
April is Poetry Month! Today at ASM, Mrs. D led the school in picking out poems for our pockets to celebrate poetry month. We read them with our buddies!
JGS News for March 23, 2023
Hello, JGS Families, Friends, and Staff!
Today is an early release day with dismissal at noon after an early lunch. There is no school tomorrow. The news below was also emailed home.
Notes from the Principal:
Dear JGS Families,
With the change of seasons and the end of the second trimester comes the wrap up of ski programs, the opportunity to conference with your child and their teacher, and to look towards the end of the school year and the events of Trimester 3. A huge thank you to Mike Dufilho, Nordic Ski Coordinator, and Neil Stokes, ESSC Coordinator, for all their work this ski season! We loved skiing the trails JXN XC and Black Mountain and thank their crews for all their support this ski season! These programs wouldn't run without parent and community volunteers - thanks to each of you!
This afternoon, evening, and tomorrow morning, we'll be holding conferences here at school. Childcare will be available. I am so proud of our students and look forward to parents seeing their children shine in their conference!
The sap is flowing as sugaring season progresses in grades 4-5-6. We're spending more time outside as the cold eases, getting ready to start the yearbook, and looking forward to Kindergarten registration on May 8th! It's an exciting trimester ahead!
Best, Gayle
Rented and Borrowed Ski Return Logistics:
Nordic - please return cross country gear to JXN XC before the end of the month.
ESSC - downhill gear - please leave in the bins and on the table on the front porch at JGS this week. Neil will return them to ESSC. After this Friday it's up to parents to arrange for returns with ESSC.
1 Nordic boot from JXN XC rentals awaits on the blue table on the school porch. Please claim and return it.
Online resources now on JGS website! Click amongst the tabs on the left of the page for Research and Helpful Sites, Reading, and Coding, Podcasts and Fun! For mobile devices, click on the three bars on the upper left.
Dates to Remember
Tuesday, March 28 - Grades 5 & 6 Chorus and Band will participate in the Louis Fuchs Concert with their SAU 9 peers at Kennett Middle School, 6:30 PM. Everyone welcome to attend!
Wednesday, April 12 - Early Release
April 24-28 - April Vacation Week
Mrs. Robert's 2-3 presents Asia Research in All School Meeting
Second and Third Graders shared their learning about China, Russia, Indonesia, Viet Nam, Japan, India. Ask them about pandas, racoon dogs, dragon dances, the largest city in Asia, the largest country in the world...
Mr. Marshall and Mrs. Bailey join the Sixth Grade at the Ecology School
A JGS tradition continues with the sixth grade trip to the Ecololgy School (formally known as "Ferry Beach.") As fifth graders, JGS students host the JXN XC Freeman-Frost Memorial 30 K Ski Lunch, with all proceeds going to fund their class trip.
Grades 4-5-6 Sugaring
Ask a 4-5-6er about the sugaring process!
JGS NEWS FOR MARCH 17, 2023
Thank you to all Snow Volunteers - What a great season! Last day at Black Mountain!
Thank you to one and all who helped with this year's ski season! We had several great Mondays on Nordic skis in Physical Education class, lots of Thursday afternoon Nordic ski adventures (all finished for the season!), and a terrific Ski-A-Thon. Our downhill program at Black Mountain finishes today. Thank you, John, Ray, and Crew at Black for the extra ski day! An extra big thanks to Mike Dufilho and Neil Stokes for coordinating JGS Nordic and ESSC programs!
Notes from the Principal
Dear Families,
We have arrived at the end of the second trimester! We will be offering families an opportunity to conference with your child and their teacher to review progress toward their goals. Conferences will be offered on Thursday, March 23, 2023, from 1-6 pm; teachers will be sending home sign ups soon. The sixth grade will be at The Ecology School and so Mr. Marshall will hold his conferences at a later date. We hope you will all take advantage of this opportunity to reflect on your child’s progress and set goals to finish the year strong.
Best,
Gayle
Afterschool Enrichment for Trimester 2 has wrapped up. Sign ups went out for Trimester 3 - sign up form at this link. A highlight of this past season's program? Ice skating at Nestlenook Farm!
Dates to Remember JGS Nordic programming is finished for the season. Please return all rented and borrowed cross country ski equipment to JXN XC by the end of March.
Thursday, March 23 - Early Release and Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences. Students will be dismissed at NOON after an early lunch.
Friday, March 24 - Teacher Workshop. No school for students.
Tuesday, March 28 - Grades 5 & 6 Chorus and Band will participate in the Louis Fuchs Concert with their SAU 9 peers at Kennett Middle School, 6:30 PM. Everyone welcome to attend!
Spirit award: Kindergarteners
520km skied
$4,807 (with $ still coming in)
Top fundraiser: Tommy
Top pledge raisers: 14 sponsors each: Hazel, henry, alda
Think Spring!
Get your Garden Seeds &
Support Jackson Grammar School at the Same Time!
Sure we are still shoveling snow, but it’s March, and spring will be here soon! After a 3-year hiatus, Jackson Grammar School is excited to be once again hosting a seed sale with a great selection of organic and traditional seeds from Maine’s FedCo Seeds, a cooperative seed company that specializes in cold-hardy seeds for a northeast climate. Happy planting!
FedCo has streamlined the process, making it even easier to order your fundraiser seeds.
Just follow this link: https://www.fedcoseeds.com/fundraisers/JACK-GRAM-23
Our fundrasier code is: JACK-GRAM-23
All orders must be entered by April 10th
Seeds will be delivered to the school. We will notify you when they arrive.
Any questions, please contact Nora Dufilho (nbeem@tinmountain.org).
Thank you to the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce and the Jackson Fire Department for bringing a bit of springtime to JGS!
JGS News for March 3, 2023
Hello, JGS Skiing Jaguars! The snow came when we needed it and it sounds like it'll keep on coming!
We'll need our Nordic skis for our last PE ski on Monday!
After School Nordic will continue!
JXN XC has offered to allow skiers to keep their borrowed gear until the end of March - thank you! If you won't use your cross country gear, after Monday please return it to JXN XC ASAP.
Ski A Thon! Gather up those pledges! Your Jaguars skied over 500 kilometers on Wednesday! Do you have photos? Please email them to me and I'll get them up on the website!
This weekend - so much going on! Today at 4 PM, Squam Lakes Science Center will be at the Jackson Public Library. The KHS Key Club is hosting a fundraiser at Cranmore for Camp Sunshine - there's an online auction, too! See the flyers, attached!
The WCC is hosting a Contra Dance Saturday night and a Clown Workshop and Circus next Saturday!
Thank you to all the parents and community members who turned out for the School Board meeting and the Annual District meeting and vote. Thank you, especially, to Mrs. Heysler and the fourth graders who presented their learning at the meeting.
Parenting in the Age of Uncertainty - a presentation for parents - is Tuesday, March 7. See attachment, below.
Last day of ESSC: March 10th
What a season! Thank you to ALL SNOW VOLUNTEERS!
Have a great weekend! Susan
JGS NEWS for February 16, 2023
Click the photo of the Carroll Count Food Access Flyer to complete the survey and be in the running for a $100 gift card! This week Mrs. Heysler joined After School Enrichment to make felted Hug Monsters! Friday was PJ Day!
Hello, JGS Families, Staff, and Friends! March is already filling up with events while we're wrapping up a very busy week at JGS. Please take note of the dates listed below, call with any questions, and have a great February break!
Dates to Remember
Friday, Feb. 17 - ESSC Canceled
Feb 20 - Feb 24 February break !
Feb. 27 - Send them back!
Wednesday, March 1st! Ski A Thon - JGS cross country skis all afternoon! Back up day: Monday the 6th. (NOTE: We won't hold After School Enrichment the same afternoon of Ski A Thon.) More info, BELOW! Want to volunteer? Click HERE.
Thursday, March 2 - School Board meeting at 6 PM. School District Annual Meeting and Budget Vote follows at 7 PM. WCC. More info, BELOW!
Monday, March 6-17 - Food Drive - Soups and Chili! Link to more info.
Tuesday, March 7 @5:30 Child Development and Parenting in the Age of Uncertainty Babysitting is available. Please contact Victoria Hill at v_hill@sau9.org by March 3 to reserve a spot. MORE INFO HERE
Tuesday, March 14 - ESSC “Snow Day” - Sadly, this has been canceled.
Also - Town voting at WCC
March 22-24 - Grade 6 to Ecology School
March 28 - Louis Fuchs Concert at KMS! JGS 5 & 6 will participate!
First Week back from Break - the details!
Monday - Art instead of PE - bring skis on Wednesday for the Ski A Thon!
Wednesday - SKI A THON is an annual tradition at JGS. It's the PTO's biggest fundraiser. The whole school spends an afternoon cross country skiing along 1 km course. Students collect pledges for the number of 1 km loops they ski. There are snacks, lots of fun, and skiing with friends. It's a mandatory event, taking the place of PE for that week. This year's Ski A Thon is on Wednesday, March 1st - the week we get back from February break. See the attachments and/or check your child's backpack TOMORROW for more information.
Help your child get pledges. This is a good thing to do over February break. Keep the pledge sheet so that they can collect pledged money after the event. Turn in pledges by March 14.
Complete and return the Dismissal Plan sheet ASAP. Snack info is there, too!
Volunteer! Lots of ways to help out: make sign, count laps, set up snacks...CLICK HERE FOR THE VOLUNTEER SIGN UP GRID
Thursday - Jackson Voters! The Annual School District meeting is March 2 at 7 PM following the 6 PM School Board meeting.
Jackson voters will vote on the proposed 2023-24 school budget at the Annual School District meeting at 7 PM on Thursday, March 2, 2023 in the WCC. Voters must be present.
Link to the Minutes from the Feb. 2, 2023 Board Meeting and Budget Hearing.
Link to the School District Annual Report. Also available in booklet form at JGS, J-Town Deli, and the Jackson Public Library.
Link to Jackson Flicks video recording of School Board meetings
One item to be voted on: updating the JGS PLAYGROUND. LEARN MORE about the Playground Proposal in this PRESENTATION:
JGS 2023 Playground Improvement Proposal for March 2nd School District Annual Meeting Vote
Childcare is available for the School Board meeting starting at 6 PM. Contact Nora Dufilho for more information: ntbeem@yahoo.com
PE News: Students in grades 4-6 took a trip over the river and through the woods, popping out just before Flossies. This trail from the fire pond was ideal for practicing their hill climbing and their slowing and stopping techniques on the descent. Our K-3 squirrels skied to collect acorns to bring back to their trees, hoping the foxes, dogs, and cats would not catch them in their travels. All students tried the 3 legged race (photo) or the scooter glide on one ski.
Next nordic PE will be the Skiathon on March 1st!
Beyond JGS News
Jackson Young People Organizing Ski-for-Sunshine
Cranmore Mountain’s Ski for Sunshine Fundraiser for Camp Sunshine March 4th
Four of Jackson’s young people are leading the way in organizing the Ski-for-Sunshine event at Cranmore, scheduled for March 4th from 4 PM to 8 PM.
Molly DellaValla, Joseph DellaValla, Autumn Verran and Jeffrey Tierney, all Jackson residents and members of the Kennett High School Key Club, are getting things ready for year two of this community event and fantastic fundraiser. All proceeds will go to Camp Sunshine in Casco, Maine, which is a camp for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families.
It costs only $45 to register and participate! For that $45, each participant gets a lift ticket, refreshments, and a goody bag with coupons for free items. Participants can form teams and pledge additional donations for the number of ski runs they accomplish if they wish to do so.
There will also be an auction with a twist, music, and food this year. Non-skiers are welcome to join in the fun! Just show up!
Individuals and teams can sign up to “Ski for Sunshine” on this link which can be copied and pasted into your browser:
Thank you to the PTO for a fantastic Early Release Day Theater workshop with Believe in Books!
The PTO uses funds raised in its #1 fundraiser - the Ski A Thon - to provide childcare on Early Release days and during School Board meetings. Be sure to give your JGS skier a pledge for Ski A Thon - March 1st!
Spirit Week Day 4: Favorite Book Characters. Can you ID this lot?
Spirit Week Tuesday: Decades! K1 with pre-1900s to the 2000s!
February 14, 2023, Email to JGS Families:
Hello, JGS Families and Friends,
We're in the midst of a terrific Spirit Week here at JGS! See the JGS News web page for photos and more!
Below are 3 BIG THINGS to know about our return to school after February break:
Ski a Thon - Wednesday, March 1st! See attached info (also on paper in your child's backpack, tomorrow!)
Vote at the Annual School District Meeting - Thursday, March 2nd! See info, below!
Food Drive - See info, below!
1. SKI A THON is an annual tradition at JGS. It's the PTO's biggest fundraiser. The whole school spends an afternoon cross country skiing along 1 km course. Students collect pledges for the number of 1 km loops they ski. There are snacks, lots of fun, and skiing with friends. It's a mandatory event, taking the place of PE for that week. This year's Ski A Thon is on Wednesday, March 1st - the week we get back from February break. See the attachments and/or check your child's backpack TOMORROW for more information.
Help your child get pledges. Keep the pledge sheet so that they can collect pledges after the event. Turn in pledges by March 14.
Complete and return the Dismissal Plan sheet ASAP. Snack info is there, too!
2. Jackson Voters! The Annual School District meeting is March 2 at 7 PM following the 6 PM School Board meeting.
Jackson voters will vote on the proposed 2023-24 school budget at the Annual School District meeting at 7 PM on Thursday, March 2, 2023 in the WCC. Voters must be present.
Link to the Minutes from the Feb. 2, 2023 Board Meeting and Budget Hearing.
Link to the School District Annual Report.
Link to Jackson Flicks video recording of School Board meetings
One item to be voted on: updating the JGS PLAYGROUND. LEARN MORE about the Playground Proposal in this PRESENTATION:
JGS 2023 Playground Improvement Proposal for March 2nd School District Annual Meeting Vote
Childcare is available for the School Board meeting starting at 6 PM. Contact Nora Dufilho for more information: ntbeem@yahoo.com
Playground Project Presentation.mp4JGS 2023 Playground Improvement Proposal for March 2nd School District Annual Meeting Vote
Jackson voters will decide to accept or decline the proposed 2023-24 school budget at the Annual School District meeting at 7 PM on Thursday, March 2, 2023 in the WCC. Voters must be present.
Link to the Minutes from the Feb. 2, 2023 Board Meeting and Budget Hearing.
3. FOOD DRIVE: End 68 Hours of Hunger is a wonderful program that provides food for students to eat during the 68 hours between the end of school on a Friday afternoon and the beginning of school Monday morning. Two years ago the schools in SAU 9 had a friendly competition to see who could collect the most items for the program, and our little school collected a LOT of Mac and Cheese. It's time for another round of competition! This year our assignment is collect soup and canned chili between March 6th and March 17th, although we will happily begin collecting items now. Stay tuned for some statistics on our collection provided by the 6th grade. ~ Mrs.Hill, JGS School Counselor
The last time we participated in the End 68 Hours of Hunger Food Drive Competition, this Jackson Jaguar was in Kindergarten and the perfect size to be the measuring stick for our donated items. How tall will our collection be this year?
The 100th day of school and Valentines Day combine for a very busy day in K1!
K1 Dinosaurs roam the halls at JGS.
JGS News for the week ending February 9, 2023
Friday afternoon! What a day for skiing!
Thank you to all our ski vols and the great crew at Black Mountain Ski Area!
Dates to Remember
~We're still skiing in PE! Bring your cross country gear on Mondays!
Feb 13-Feb 17- Spirit week
Wacky Hair-Monday
Decades-Tuesday
Sport/hobby- Wednesday
Book Character - Thursday
PJ day - Friday
Next week is also 100s Day week! K1 presents 100s Projects in All School Meeting, Thursday Feb. 16, at 8:35 AM!
Feb 20 - Feb 24 February break !!
Feb. 27 - Send them back!
Wednesday, March 1st! Ski A Thon - JGS cross country skis all afternoon! Back up day: Monday the 6th. NOTE: If there’s Ski A Thon on either Wednesday, March 1, or on Monday, March 6, there will be no After School Enrichment that day. Ski A Thon info will come out next week!
Thursday, March 2 - School Board meeting at 6 PM. School District Annual Meeting and Budget Vote follows at 7 PM. WCC.
Child Development and Parenting in the Age of Uncertainty
Tuesday, March 7 @5:30 Babysitting is available. Please contact Victoria Hill at v_hill@sau9.org by March 3 to reserve a spot. Scroll down for more information!
Tuesday, March 14 - ESSC “Snow Day” UPDATE 2.15.2023 - ESSC Snow Day is canceled.
March 22-24 - Grade 6 to Ecology School
March 28 - Louis Fuchs Concert at KMS! JGS 5 & 6 will participate!
Coming soon to your email and in your child's backpack:
Ski A Thon information
ESSC Snow Day information
JGS News for the week ending February 3, 2023
Notes from the Principal
ASM was so exciting today! Great work, Second and Third Graders! Thank you for sharing your work on Asia and the Lunar New Year celebration! It was terrific to see so many families in attendance to watch this group shine! I hope to see many parents and guardians tonight at the Budget Hearing at 6:00PM (the School Board meeting starts at 5:30.) Come and learn about the proposed school budget for the 2023-24 school year --including information about the warrant article requesting money to replace the school playground!
Stay Warm,
Gayle
Thursday, Feb. 2 - TONIGHT! School Board meeting at 5:30, School Budget Hearing at 6 PM. This is when you can learn about the school budget, line by line, and the warrant articles proposed for vote on March 3, 2023 at 7 PM during the Annual School District Meeting. All of these meetings take place in the Whitney Center.
For the agendum, see https://www.sau9.org/school_boards/jackson/agendum
***Not noted on the agendum, the JGS Playground Committee will present details about the proposal to replace the existing school playground - to be voted on as a warrant article. Voting on this budget: Thursday, March 2, at the School District Annual Meeting.
Ski Program Updates!
Today, Thursday: After School Nordic is now CANCELED due to lack of vols. We'd need all (gloved) hands on deck to cover skiers on the trails and skiers warming up in the lodge. and we simply do not have enough adults for safe skiing in today's temps. We still plan to cross country ski in PE on Monday, so it's ok to leave any gear you've dropped off if your skier won't need it over the weekend.
Tomorrow, Friday: ESSC is now CANCELED due to the temps predicted for tomorrow. We'll have a full day of school!
For today and tomorrow's dismissal, please let me know if your student's routine has changed. I've heard from several parents already - thank you! ~Susan
Mrs. Robert's Second and Third Graders presented their learning about Asia and the Lunar New Year in All School Meeting today! The captions, below, are some of main points from their presentation. Thank you to the whole class and for the kiddos who helped with the captions!
Ask a second or third grader about the myths of Chinese Lunar New Year...
Nian the evil dragon, villagers scaring away people-eating dragons and plant-eating lions... saving their villages!
...About the ways the Lunar New Year is celebrated...
Lion and dragon dances! Oranges, apples, and red envelopes (with a penny, not $3! ) fireworks!
...about the 12 animals of the Lunar Calendar and...
how Lunar New Year is celebrated in other parts of Asia, like Vietnam. Fortune Cookies? Ask a 2-3er for REAL story!
Dates to Remember
Thursday, Feb. 2 - TONIGHT! School Board meeting at 5:30, School Budget Hearing at 6 PM. Learn about the budget the school board will request 2023-2024. Voting on this budget: Thursday, March 2, at the School District Annual Meeting. 6 PM - School Board meets, 7 PM - Annual Meeting
Week of Feb. 5 - National Guidance Counselors' Week!
Feb.13-Feb. 17- Spirit week (Wacky Hair, PJ, decades, Character, sport/hobby)
Wednesday, Feb. 15 - Early Release Day
Feb. 20-24 - February Vacation Week
Thursday, March 2 - School Board Meeting at 6 PM, School District Annual Meeting at 7 PM.
Child Development and Parenting in the Age of Uncertainty
Tuesday, March 7 @5:30
Whitney Center
Please join Vicki Garland, long-time family liaison from Bartlett Elementary School (now retired), as she shares her knowledge of child development and the adolescent brain with families in the Jackson community. Topics covered will include:
Understanding the different phases of child development
How parenting choices can work with this knowledge to create a calmer, happier household
Realistic expectations for organization and behavior at the elementary and middle school levels
Why allowing your kids to make mistakes is crucial
This one-hour conversation comes highly recommended by parents who have attended in the past. Come with questions; leave with answers. Appropriate for parents of children ages 5 – 15.
Babysitting is available. Please contact Victoria Hill at v_hill@sau9.org by March 3 to reserve a spot.
More parent resources and workshops
Three-Band Sample - Notes from the Music Room
The 4th grade class had a terrific opportunity to travel to Kennett High for a sampling of 3 bands: concert band; jazz band; and drumline. The high school students put on a fantastic show! It was exciting (and moving) to witness their many talents and high enthusiasm under the direction of Terese Davison. It made me look forward to their upcoming Drumline shows and their spring concert as well as the day our students have the opportunity to be a part of the amazing energy in their music department. Thank you Mrs. Weeder for making this trip happen! ~Miss Melis
JGS News for the week ending January 27, 2023
NORDIC SKIING IN PE CLASSES TO BEGIN JANUARY 30th!
All students should already have equipment; either their own or their seasonal rentals from JSTF.
Parents drop their child's XC skis at the Whitney Center at drop off or by 9:00am. Each classroom has their own barrel.
Skis & poles should be labeled with their name on duct tape.
Pack boots with their backpacks.
Dress in layers.
Week 1 - No poles for K/1 and 2/3
GREAT WORK ON REMOTE DAY, EVERYONE! 100% PARTICIPATION! Ski drops-offs have been super smooth, lunch orders and dismissals have been right on! Thank you all for your attention to these details! ~S
Notes from the Principal
Dear Jackson Community,
Next week our annual school district budget hearing occurs at 5:30 pm in the Whitney Center. This is the meeting where we review the budget for the public so they may be well informed to vote at the Annual District meeting in March. I am excited that we will put forward a warrant article to support installation of some new playground equipment. Our playground is not ADA accessible in addition to being quite old and well loved. It is well past time to replace these aged structures. Our playground committee has been supported by parent Cristine Campa, a professional landscape architect, and we have some big plans! Come hear about it next week and then be prepared to come and lend your vote in support of this effort on March 2, 2023, at the annual meeting.
Enjoy the fresh snow this weekend,
Gayle
Dates to remember
Monday, Jan. 30 - Let's try this again! Cross Country Skiing in PE - please send in your child's ski gear and clothes for active outdoor play! See notes, above!
Thursday, Feb. 2 - School Board meeting at 5:30, School Budget Hearing at 6 PM. Learn about the budget the school board will request 2023-2024. Voting on this budget: Thursday, March 2, at the School District Annual Meeting.
Week of Feb. 5 - National Guidance Counselors' Week!
Wednesday, Feb. 15 - Early Release Day
Feb. 20-24 - February Vacation Week
Thursday, March 2 - School Board Meeting at 6 PM, School District Annual Meeting at 7 PM.
Class News
The 5th graders and their families worked hard this weekend serving lunch to almost 100 ski racers as part of a fundraiser for the class. The kids raised $1190 toward their trip to ecology school next year.
Miss Susan, Genn Anzaldi, and Ellen Chandler were key players in the success of the lunch. Thank you to you all!
Hungry for some delicious food after a day on the slopes? Consider stopping in at one of these local restaurants who donated food for the fundraiser:
J-Town Deli and Country Store
Shannon Door Pub
Christmas Farm Inn & Spa
Shovel Handle Pub
Joseph’s Spaghetti Shed
Red Parka Steakhouse & Pub
Fifth-grader Jacob serves up the meatballs to skiers completing the race.
Thank you, JGS PTO, for a FANTASTIC afternoon on Early Release Day! Heard around JGS the day after: "We snowshoed ALL DAY and it was SO FUN!"
JGS News for the week ending January 19, 2023
JGS Alum and Dominique Dodge joined us for a demonstration of harp playing in All School Meeting. She stayed with the Fourth Grade to delve deeper into their studies of musical instruments in Mrs. Weeder's music class.
NORDIC SKIING IN PE CLASSES TO BEGIN JANUARY 23rd.
All students should already have equipment; either their own or their seasonal rentals from JSTF.
Parents drop their child's XC skis at the Whitney Center at drop off or by 9:00am. Each classroom has their own barrel.
Skis & poles should be labeled with their name on duct tape.
Pack boots with their backpacks.
Dress in layers.
Week 1 - No poles for K/1 and 2/3
Jan. 25 - Wednesday - Early Release at noon after an early lunch.
Feb. 2 - School District Budget Hearing
Notes from the Principal
Hello Families,
We have wanted some snow and it looks like mother nature intends to deliver! This upcoming weekend the fifth grade parents with help from Genn Anzaldi and the Valley Originals will provide lunch for the Freeman Frost White Mountain Classic ski race on Saturday. This event serves as a primary fundraiser for the 6th grade trip and so is important to our students. Many thanks to Ms Hill, Miss Susan, Genn Anzaldi, and the parents who volunteered to help!
Please stay tuned to the weather and notifications from the school. If we have a delay instead of no school tomorrow we WILL SKI! So lots of moving parts and if-then scenarios...IF we need a remote day Monday watch for an email from your child's teachers with schedules, etc. Teachers spent some time today preparing the children for logging on but let them know if you are having trouble!
Thanks for your support and flexibility!
Gayle
From JGS Nurse Helen Crowell - see attachment for Medical Protocols for Attending School
Covid-19 cases in the valley are rising and so we ask you to test your child if symptoms are present. Covid symptoms are very similar to the circulating cold and flu viruses and only testing will determine if that is the cause. We have at home test kits available here at school so please reach out if you need one.
If your child tests positive for Covid-19 please notify us and follow the current CDC guidelines and District protocols. These include staying home for 5 days from the symptom onset or positive test date and wearing a mask days 6-10. We also encourage you to notify your child’s primary care provider
ASM schedule
1.26 - Mrs. Robert's 2/3 presents their learning about China.
Save the date: PTO meeting Jan 24th at 6pm via zoom. Details to come!
From JGS Nurse Helen Crowell - 2022.23 Medical Protocols for Attending School
From JGS Counselor Victoria Hill for families with Middle and High Schoolers: SOS Parent Training
Bartlett Recreation News for this week
Let's Go! Challenge - win Sea Dogs tix!
Media Power Youth - online media and mental health workshop for parents
JGS News for the week ending January 13, 2023
ESSC update: Alpine Ski Program cancelled tomorrow.
Black Mountain Ski Area will be closed if it is raining.
As of 4 PM Thursday we will have a full day of school on Friday. Please stay alert to any messages from SAU 9. If school is delayed we will start at 10:30 AM.
Coding with Fourth Grade
Mrs Engvall is spent a snowy day doing some coding with the 4th grade.
Computer science in 2/3 and Grade 4
Students in Mrs. Robert's grade 2/3 and Mrs. Heysler's grade 4 have been learning computer science on Code.org.
Code.org is a fun, creative platform for learning computer science and basic coding to create interactive animations, games, or apps. One of the best ways to encourage your child to learn more about coding is to ask your child to explain what they're learning and show you a project they are proud of by logging in using their Google Classroom. You could also watch one of these videos together. Students in K/1 and 5/6 will also have the opportunity to join in the fun very soon. ~ Cyndy Engvall, JGS Technology Facilitator
Quick Notes
Thank you to ESSC for the buffs/neckie-ups
The After School Enrichment Program roster is full. We won't be enrolling any more students this session.
Dates to Remember
Jan. 16 - Monday - Martin Luther King Day - No School
Jan. 17 - Tuesday - High School Options Committee Meeting 4:30. School Board Meeting 6:00 PM. Both in WCC.
Jan. 23 - Monday - First day of XC (Cross-country) skiing in PE. Please send cross-country skis, poles, boots with your child Monday morning and help them dress for outdoor exercise.
Jan. 25 - Wednesday - Early Release at noon after an early lunch.
From the mid-week updates:
Hello, JGS Skiing Families!
The weather looks yucky with rain for ESSC skiing on Friday. Please stay tuned - we will let parents/guardians know as soon as we can on if we have to cancel skiing for Friday.
If ESSC is canceled we will have a full day of school at JGS with regular 3 PM dismissal.
If school is canceled on Friday there will be no school-sponsored skiing (ESSC.)
"Waiting for something unknown..." Mrs. Heysler's Fourth Grade is participating in Massachusetts Maritime Academy's Follow the Voyage program. Just this week the class's poetry, based on Carl Sandburg's poem, Fog, was added to the Follow the Voyage webpage. See the Grade 4 fog poems featuring slugs, snoring, feathers, and barracks at this link:
Dates to Remember
After School Nordic - cross country - starts (hopefully!) on Thursday, Jan. 12!
Jan. 16 - Martin Luther King Day - No School
Jan. 17 - High School Option Committee meets (open to public) at 4:30, in WCC, School Board Meeting, 6PM, WCC
XC in PE - cross country - starts (hopefully!) on Monday, Jan. 23!
Jan. 25 - Early Release Day - noon dismissal after an early lunch
FROM THE ART ROOM with Mrs. Scribner
Currently, all of the classes are working on a different winter fox art project. Check out the art display box in the Whitney Community Center to see some their final pieces! You can always visit the art page on the school website to see photos of students working in the art room. Click here to go directly to the art page: ART CLASS LINK
Reminder: Art can be messy and it’s on Wednesdays. Remind your children of this when they are picking their outfits out! : )
Carrie Scribner
Art Teacher
Jackson Grammar School
“Every child is an artist.” -Picasso
Jackson Community Events - See email to parents! More to come!
From SAU 9 Nurses:
As the winter months are upon us, unfortunately so are a variety of illnesses impacting our school. Prior to break, we had experienced a significant number of absences related to this and are reaching out to ask your assistance in helping to slow the spread. A few reminders on how we can all stay healthy this winter:
Please keep your child home if they are ill and consult with their doctor if you have any concerns.
We continue to receive reports of Covid-19 cases and encourage you to test if symptoms are present. Covid symptoms are very similar to the circulating cold and flu viruses and only testing will determine if that is the cause. We have at home test kits available here at school so please reach out if you need one.
If your child tests positive for Covid-19 please notify us and follow the current CDC guidelines and District protocols. These include staying home for 5 days from the symptom onset or positive test date and wearing a mask days 6-10. We also encourage you to notify your child’s primary care provider.
Before returning to school following an illness, you should be fever-free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication and otherwise improving.
RSV has been in the news frequently so we would like to share this resource with you. RSV is a common cause of mild cold-like symptoms that typically resolve in a week or two. However, it can be of concern for younger children and older adults.
Prevention is our best defense - staying up to date with all vaccinations including flu and covid, washing hands, sleeping well, exercising and eating right all go a long way in keeping us healthy.
We wish you and your family a healthy new year!
JGS News for the week ending January 6, 2023
January 6th: while the Kindergarten rules the school the first through sixth grades are at Black Mountain Ski Area for an afternoon of downhill skiing and boarding!
Ski Program Start Dates - weather permitting!
- ESSC - downhill - started Friday, Jan. 6! Thank you for returning your skier's routine dismissal form!
- After School Nordic - cross country - starts (hopefully!) on Thursday, Jan. 12! We still need a Lodge volunteer and a Walking volunteer - could be the same person! Contact Susan in the office or Mike Dufilho if you can help us out!
- XC in PE - cross country - starts (hopefully!) on Monday, Jan. 23!
40+ on the bus - Students! Great job getting those bags packed!
Other Dates to Remember
Jan. 16 - Martin Luther King Day - No School
Jan. 17 - School Board Meeting, 6 PM, WCC
Jan. 25 - Early Release Day
Thank you to all the volunteers, the crew at Black Mountain, the parents, Neil Stokes, and the JGS staff for getting us all on the snow!
Musical Notes
Dear K/1 Families,
Now that the winter concert is over chorus is an option for students K-6. Here at JGS we know that singing is beneficial to student learning, growth and development, so we encourage all students to participate.
Chorus meets on Thursdays, directly after ASM, from 9:00- 9:30.
Students will start attending chorus this week: 1/5.
If your student would like to opt out of chorus he/she will need parental permission. We will send your student to chorus unless we hear from you. You may contact Mrs. Weeder: l_weeder@sau9.org, send a note or call school if you have questions/concerns or would like to opt out.
Thank you!
Mrs. Weeder
Winter Trimester After School Enrichment - space available!
Hello all,
This session will take place Mondays and Wednesdays January 9 through March 15th, and will be open to 18 students. Spots will be reserved on a first come first serve basis, but anyone interested is encouraged to inquire.
This session will include a broad range of themes including but not limited to sports, games, crafts, and problem solving exercises. With that in mind, we are looking for volunteers who are interested in sharing enrichment activities. If this sounds like you, please reach out to o_mcandrew@sau9.org and we will work to find a place on the calendar that fits.
Happy holidays and best wishes- JGS
Winter Trimester Enrichment Registration
Thank you to the sixth grade and to the PTO for decorating cookies for each child at the Winter Concert!
Reindeer Games in PE!
Classroom News
The upper house has been working on our annual holiday crafts- these trees were inspired by the simplicity of Colonial New Hampshire designs and the Abenaki's reverence for Nature.
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News from the Art Room
Grade 4 created some festive Cornucopia Still Lifes that were turned into cards to go out in the Whitney Community Center Baskets! Hope these bring a smile to those recipients.
Mrs. Weeder, JGS Music Teacher, is in the MWV Community Band and they have a holiday concert on Dec. 4th!
bartlett Parent Info Session Flier.pdfDigital Wellness for Families Information Night
More Plein Air Photos on the Art Class page! More soccer and MWValley Cup tourney on the Soccer page!
Mr. Marshall's 5-6 gets a little help from their friends - and parents to build a long house as part of their Native American studies.
Fall Festival's finest: Jack o'Lanterns for Halloween night!
Counting Coniferous and Deciduous Trees. Why? "Because it's fun!" (And is useful for loggers and scientists to know what kind of trees and how many are in an area.)
Thank you to Emil and Grey for these captions!
Mrs. Robert's second and third graders joined Mr. Harding of Tin Mountain Conservation for a walk near Jackson Public Library. Above, Mr. Harding and Jeremy.
Hazel, Addy, Maelle formed a team to tally Coniferous trees and Deciduous trees.
Damien and George and the rest of the teams tallied trees along a 50' line laid out along the Mystery House Loop.
School Picture Day was today! Make up Picture Day is November 16th.
In Mr. Marshall's 5-6: Chair builders - Thanks to Brian Callanan and Jason Murphy who helped 5th graders construct camp chairs as part of our math curriculum and community building efforts. It's great to welcome parent volunteers back into the classroom!
Kindness Rocks! JGS students and staff refreshed our Kindness Rocks. It's great to be working with our buddies once again!
News from the art room: Mrs. Heysler’s fourth graders are working on our school Pumpkin People display this year. It will be set up outside the Whitney Community Center. Want to learn about our inspiration for it? Join us at All School Meeting on Thursday, October 6 to learn about the famous Japanese artist, Yayoi Kusama.
Band information for JGS families https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDXK3vd4bgg
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Pull and Tug!
Games at the Muster
Learning about Indigenous Peoples at the Muster
Whatever could the K-1 be contemplating? A newly emerged Monarch!
Mr. Marshall's 5-6 with Tin Mountain educator Matt Maloney.
Thank you to the PTO for sponsoring child care during Curriculum Night!
Reading in 2-3
A hats off to 4th grade!