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JGS Recital hosted by Mrs. Weeder
June 7, 2024 NEWS
June 7, 2024 NEWS
Principal's Message 6.7.24.pdfHey, Jaguars! Here are 3 pending tasks for you to complete. You may have done one, some, or all --or need this reminder! Please note deadlines!
Monday, June 10 - Field Day
Complete and return bottom section of PINK permission slip (sent home already) by tomorrow, June 6th. Copy of form is below.
Order student yearbook
Deadline for orders June 13, 2024
Tuesday, June 18 - Early Release at Noon, Last Day of School, Promotion Ceremony & BBQ
Please indicate your child's dismissal plans for the 18th.
2024 Field Day Parent Info.pdfDates to Remember
Due back to school next week: Any chromebooks and cords/chargers borrowed from JGS this year.
June 10- JGS Field Day - info attached! Thank you, everyone! I have all students' dismissal plans! S
June 13 - Deadline to Order student yearbook Order Form Here
June 17 - Jackson School Board Meeting - work session at 5PM, meeting at 6 PM.
June 18 - Last Day of School
Grade 6 Promotion Ceremony at 10:45 AM in the WCC - families welcome!
BBQ - families welcome to join us for lunch!
dismissal at NOON
LINK to watch Tuesday's Recital!
Bartlett Rec News on the Fun Page!
May 24, 2024 NEWS
May 24, 2024 NEWS
K12 planted a butterfly garden
K12 planted a butterfly garden
Have a great weekend! See you on Tuesday!
Have a great weekend! See you on Tuesday!
JGS will start NH SAS testing for grades 3-6 soon. Please see Mrs. Messer's letter to families - coming home with your student and attached, below!
Special thank you to Mr. Gary Allen, Jackson Road Agent, and the Jackson Road Crew for their assistance in raising the JGS/WCC tent!
Dates to Remember
Monday, May 27 - Memorial Day, No School - JGS Band will play in the Jackson (Mill St) Cemetery at 9 AM - Band members, see below! Everyone else - If you can, come to Mill Street to hear our band and join in the Memorial Day ceremony.
May 31 - Career Day
June 4 - The JGS Recital - (an optional) showcase of JGS student talents in singing and playing musical instruments. 5:30 PM, WCC
June 10- JGS Field Day
June 18 - Last Day of School: Grade 6 Promotion Ceremony, BBQ, dismissal at NOON
Stay connected with Cross-Country Skiing this Summer!
Stay connected with Cross-Country Skiing this Summer!
Several weeks ago enthusiastic cross-country ski parents got together to brainstorm ways to stay connected with other families over the summer months and begin the process of creating a Jackson XC Ski Team. Jen Pribble, JGS alumni parent, is using the Team Snap online platform to help organize interested families and their children to share events, communicate with each other and get folks connected for the 2024-2025 ski season. Jackson XC Ski Team is all about fun on XC skis, with opportunities to race for those who are interested. Did your child enjoy XC skiing at PE, have fun with their friends during the After-School Program, ski with the (free) Speed Camp program, take part in the Saturday programs at Jackson XC and/or just love being out with friends on skis last winter? Sign up to stay connected with other XC friends over the summer by completing this form: https://forms.gle/ep7QtfSwRgp8V96g9 .
From organized activities (ranging from free to low cost) to creating a meetup of your own with friends anywhere in the outdoors, stay active and have fun!
Emily Benson
Jackson XC Board of Directors/Youth Committee Chair
P.S. While we are looking at these activities as a way to keep the XC spirit going strong all summer you don't have to be an XC skier to sign up and see who else will be at the many hiking/walking/running activities that will be linked through the app.
Spring 2024 SAS letter to parents.pdf
Mrs. Weeder led the K1234 on a field trip to the KinderKonzert at Conway El (where her professor was performing!) and then to sing the Spring Concert at the Adult Day Care Center! What musical morning!
EVENTS AT THE JACKSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
EVENTS AT THE JACKSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Science Learning and Kids, a short talk and discussion about starting youth science programs in Jackson
Thursday, May 30th from 5:00 – 5:30 @ the Jackson Public Library
Join UNH Extension Field Specialist Claes Thelemarck and UNH Extension 4-H Program Manager Greg Hufford for a short presentation on the positive impacts of inquiry-based science learning on youth and a discussion exploring possibilities for future Out-of-School-Time science programs in your community. The library is hosting a LEGO activity for kids during the discussion.
If you cannot attend on the 30th but would like to receive more information, please message gregory.hufford@unh.edu .
4th-6th Grade Book Group!
Thursday, June 6th from 3:30-4:30 pm @ the Jackson Public Library
At this gathering we will discuss the book Wicked Nix by Lena Coakley. Books are available at the library. This book discussion group is open to all 4th-6th graders! To share a suggestion for future meetings, please email: meredith@jacksonlibrary.org The time for this discussion is 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Thank you to Mr. Gary Allen, Jackson Road Agent, and the Jackson Road Crew for their assistance in raising the JGS/WCC tent!
Thank you to Mr. Gary Allen, Jackson Road Agent, and the Jackson Road Crew for their assistance in raising the JGS/WCC tent!
Memorial Day Observance:
Memorial Day Observance:
Who: 4th -6th grade band members
What: We will perform Yankee Doodle at the town Memorial Day Observance. This event is very important to our veterans and members of our town. It is a great opportunity to make a difference in our community.
When: Monday, May 27
Where: Jackson Village Cemetery, Mill St (Behind the golf course, first right after J-Town Deli)
Time: Arrive at 8:45 for the 9:00 am service. The service is open to the public.
Ending Time: 9:30 at the latest. Families should stay for the service.
What to bring:
your instrument.
Mrs. Weeder will pass out flip folders with music when we get there. Be sure to arrive early enough to set up your borrowed lyre and flip folder.
Families should carry water for their musician!
Attire: Students should wear a patriotic shirt (red, white or blue). Red JGS tshirts would be appropriate for this event! Plan to dress for the weather as we will be outside. Raincoats or sweatshirts may be needed. Wear sunscreen, bring sunglasses, and use bug spray if needed. Please no hats, as they would be disrespectful during several of the readings and prayers.
Rain Cancellation: If there is inclement weather we may not be able to play, as water is dangerous for most band instruments. Any rain cancellation will be posted on the school website. If you leave your phone number below Mrs. Weeder will call you if there is a cancellation.
May 17, 2024 NEWS
May 17, 2024 NEWS
Dates to Remember
May 20 - Monday - School Board meeting at 6 PM in WCC
May 21 - Oregon Trail Night at 5 PM for Grades 5 & 6 students and their families WCC
May 23 - Field Trips! K-1-2-3-4 will attend the KinderKonzert with the Portland Symphony Orchestra a Conway El, then sing the JGS Spring Concert at the Adult Day Care Center. Grade 5 & 6 will compete in the SAU 9 5-6 Track Meet at KHS. Please return permission slips!
May 27 - Memorial Day, No School - Parade in Jackson starts at 9 Am at J Town Deli for JGS Band and spectators.
May 31 - Career Day
June 4 - The JGS Recital - (an optional) showcase of JGS student talents in singing and playing musical instruments. 5:30 PM, WCC
June 10- JGS Field Day
June 18 - Last Day of School: Grade 6 Promotion Ceremony, BBQ, dismissal at NOON - see below.
The Jackson Jaguars would like to extend their gratitude to all of the students, parents and community members who turned out this past weekend to rake, shovel, sand, plant and pick rocks. The kids are thrilled with their new space and are proud that they helped to create it.
An extra special thanks to the following folks:
- Cristina Campa, organizer extraordinaire
- Jay Henry, master of the skid steer
- Jerry Dougherty, assistant master of the skid steer
- The Reardon family, whose generosity knows no bounds
~Victoria Hill
JGS School Counselor/Family Advocate
Last week's Unified Arts Show was FANTASTIC! Here is the link to watch the concert: https://youtu.be/1nFmfoXb6PM
Last week's Unified Arts Show was FANTASTIC! Here is the link to watch the concert: https://youtu.be/1nFmfoXb6PM
Here's the link to the Circus Performance on May 3, 2024! https://youtu.be/mfoBQa0Ba3s?feature=shared
Here's the link to the Circus Performance on May 3, 2024! https://youtu.be/mfoBQa0Ba3s?feature=shared
Thank you, JGS PTO, for hosting us at Living Shores Aquarium on the Early Release Day!
Thank you, JGS PTO, for hosting us at Living Shores Aquarium on the Early Release Day!
May 2 & 3, 2024 NEWS - The Circus came to JGS!
May 2 & 3, 2024 NEWS - The Circus came to JGS!
Circus Recess!
Circus Recess!
Circus Smirkus Artist in Residency at JGS is wrapping up with a performance tomorrow, Friday, May 3, @ 2 PM in the WCC!
Lunch News:
Tomorrow, Friday, May 3's lunch will be a choice of hamburger or hot dog.
There will be no pizza!
Dates to Remember
Circus Smirkus Artist in Residency at JGS is wrapping up with a performance tomorrow, Friday, May 3, @ 2 PM in the WCC!
Friday, May 3 All students are encouraged to bring in their ceramics (clay) work to be displayed at the UA show. All additional submissions are also due tomorrow, May 3. Entry form emailed home this week!
Thursday, May 9 - Unified Art Show - see poster, attached
May 10-12 - Community Playground Build at JGS - see attached flyer. Sign up HERE
Monday, May 13 - Kindergarten Registration at JGS - save the date, call the school to reserve your spot for registration.
Wednesday, May 15 - Early Release for Students For PTO childcare at Living Shores Aquarium FILL OUT THIS FORM .
Tuesday, June 4 - JGS Recital - see info, below, and attached!
The PTO is hosting childcare for the Early Release Day on May 15 and EVERY JGS STUDENT IS INVITED!
We'll have a noon dismissal for students not attending the PTO event, with bus and parent pick up at NOON. The bus will return to take students whose parents FILL OUT THIS FORM to Living Shores Aquarium to meet parent volunteer chaperones. Parent/guardian pick up is at 3 PM at the Aquarium, or you can let us know if your student will take the bus back to JGS for 3:10 pick up or if you need them to take the bus to their regular stop. Please indicate your choice on the linked form.
From Mrs. Hill, JGS School Counselor/Family Advocate:
The Jaguars had a blast this week learning circus skills and practicing the persistence and positivity necessary for developing new strengths. We will be recording the Friday afternoon showcase for those of you who can't make it. We would like to thank the following folks for making this residency possible:
- Circus Smirkus
- The Bilger Family/Whitney's Inn
- The Burhardt-Doucette Family
- The Ross-Parent Family
- Irina Ilieva
- Mary Linehan
- The Wentworth Inn
and
- The JGS PTO for their generous contribution to the cost of this program.
Mrs. Weeder will be hosting an optional Recital for JGS students! See sign up info, attached!
Thursday, May 23 = Sign Up Deadline
Tuesday, June 4, 5:30pm = Recital
April 19 News
April 19 News
Let's Build!
Let's Build!
Our playground build is right around the corner and we can't wait! The success of this build will depend on our community coming together to make this happen. It is also a great opportunity for us to spend time together and come together for a common cause. You can sign up using the link below or the QR code on the attached flyer. Please feel free to share the flyer. We can't wait to see you all there!!! Please reach out with any questions.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44A8A62FA7F9C07-48874315-community
Have a great day,
Erin Messer
Dates to Remember
April 22-26 - Spring Break - No School
April 29 - Send them back!
April 29-May 3 - Circus Smirkus Artist in Residency at JGS (performance on May 3, 2 PM in WCC) with a bonus event at ASM on Thursday (8:30-9:15) - Moose with a Uke!
Thursday, May 9 - Unified Art Show - see poster, attached
May 10-12 - Community Playground Build at JGS
Monday, May 13 - Kindergarten Registration at JGS - save the date, call the school to reserve your spot for registration.
Wednesday, May 15 - Early Release for Students.
The circus is coming to town!
During the week of April 29 - May 3 the JGS students will learn about teamwork and task persistence through circus arts. An educator from Circus Smirkus will be at school all week to work with our students, culminating with a performance at the Whitney Center on Friday, May 3 at 2:00.
Don Bilger has generously donated a cabin at Whitney's Inn for the week that the educator will stay in. We are looking for donations of dinners for the week, starting Sunday, April 28. Please let us know if you might be able to donate a gift certificate to a local establishment.
Thank you to the community for helping to make this special week happen!
Victoria Hill
School Counselor/Family Advocate
v_hill@sau9.org
More about Circus Smirkus at JGS:
The week of Monday, April 29th - Please send your student/s to school every day this week ready to learn some new tricks. They should wear comfortable clothing they can move, jump, and climb in, and sneakers and socks.
Thank you to the JGS PTO for sponsoring this Artist in Residency program!
Neil Stokes, JGS's ESSC Coordinator, stopped by today to let us know: 2024 ESSC Snow Day Race Results can be found HERE: https://easternslopeskiclub.org/junior-programs/
click on 2024 Snow Day Race Results
Ski season never ends! Check out the Summer Nordic Club - LINKED HERE
Have a Great April Break!
The circus is coming to town!
During the week of April 29 - May 3 the JGS students will learn about teamwork and task persistence through circus arts. An educator from Circus Smirkus will be at school all week to work with our students, culminating with a performance at the Whitney Center on Friday, May 3 at 2:00.
Don Bilger has generously donated a cabin at Whitney's Inn for the week that the educator will stay in. We are looking for donations of dinners for the week, starting Sunday, April 28. Please let us know if you might be able to donate a gift certificate to a local establishment.
Thank you to the community for helping to make this special week happen!
--
Victoria Hill
School Counselor/Family Advocate
v_hill@sau9.org
April 12 News
April 12 News
This News was also sent home to guardian emails on file!
Hey, Moms, Dads, and Grands!
Arrival time at school is 8:20 - that's when teachers are here and ready for your students.
If you need to drop your student earlier, please let us know the day before so that supervision is available. (Mrs. Bailey/Ms Bean/ Ms Amy's students - we're ready for you on the days you're scheduled to come early. Otherwise, please let us know.)
Can't make 8:20? School starts at 8:30 and arrivals after that are marked Unexcused Tardies unless I have a note from an appointment or information from parents/guardians.
~Miss Susan
Dates to Remember
April 15 - PTO meeting at 4:30 Pavilion, School Board meeting, 6-7 PM. WCC
April 22-26 - Spring Break - No School
April 29-May 3 - Circus Smirkus Artist in Residency at JGS
Thursday, May 9 - Unified Art Show - see poster, attached
May 10-12 - Community Playground Build at JGS
Monday, May 13 - Kindergarten Registration at JGS - save the date, call the school to reserve your spot for registration.
Wednesday, May 15 - Early Release for Students
The circus is coming to town!
During the week of April 29 - May 3 the JGS students will learn about teamwork and task persistence through circus arts. An educator from Circus Smirkus will be at school all week to work with our students, culminating with a performance at the Whitney Center on Friday, May 3 at 2:00.
Don Bilger has generously donated a cabin at Whitney's Inn for the week that the educator will stay in. We are looking for donations of dinners for the week, starting Sunday, April 28. Please let us know if you might be able to donate a gift certificate to a local establishment.
Thank you to the community for helping to make this special week happen!
Art News -scroll down for Art News and the Art Entry Form for students to submit art they make at home - optional!
We made masks to go with our eclipse glasses!
The eclipse snacks were sunny, round, and yummy!
Moms and Dads and Grands joined us on the blacktop to watch the show!
Crescent shadows
Blacktop chalk art
We really enjoyed playing basketball with Daven and Jack!
JGS Art Entry Form.pdfMarch 29, 2024 News
March 29, 2024 News
Mrs. Messer's News
Mrs. Messer's News
3.29.24 Newsletter.pdfLouis Fuchs/Otto Ninow Concert!
Louis Fuchs/Otto Ninow Concert!
Hello, JGS Jaguar Families!
We had a super ASM yesterday, with a presentation about the Louis Fuchs Concert and the wrap up of the Nordic ski season. Thank you, Mrs. Weeder, for all that you do for music at JGS and in Mount Washington Valley! Thank you to Mrs. Porter for all the Nordic learning in Physical Education class and at Ski a Thon! Thank you to Ellen Chandler and crew at JSTF (JXNxc) for hosting us for PE and after school Nordic, and for the Ski A Thon!
Dates to Remember
April 8 - Eclipse Day, special schedule - scroll down to March 26 update, for info and dismissal planning - return the form to school ASAP! Don't Keep Miss Susan in the Dark!
April 15 - School Board meeting, 6-7 PM. WCC
April 22-26 - Spring Break - No School
Monday, May 13 - Kindergarten Registration at JGS - save the date, call the school to reserve your spot for registration - scroll down to March 26 for more details!
Support Local Odyssey of the Mind team! At least one local Odyssey of the Mind team is planning to make the trip to the World Finals in Iowa in May! The team needs to raise a lot of money in the next few weeks, so they're looking for donations to help fund the way. Our JGS team is unable to go, unfortunately, because last week's snowstorm kept us out of the regional competition. Still, if you are able to donate or share to support another local team it would be appreciated! See Go Fund Me link, below!
Another way to support the OM team:
A raffle with some great prizes! Tickets will be on sale Saturday March 30th at the Bartlett Rec Pancake Breakfast/Craft Fair, and at the Conway Public Library - or see Miss Amy.
Thanks, Jaguars! https://gofund.me/0a9a5fd6
Scrappy Bots Flyer_3-5.pdfScrappy Bots at JPL! Youth in grades 3 through 6, along with an adult companion, are invited to join 4-H for a family workshop series at the Jackson Public Library. Participants will build their own Scrappy Bots—simple robots made from scraps of reused and recycled junk, small motors, and switches.
There will be opportunities to learn new skills and have fun designing unique creations in the context of a supportive group. As a family program, 4-H asks that youth be accompanied by an adult. This program will run on Thursday evenings, April 4th, 11th, and 18th from 5:30-7pm. Sign up deadline is April 2nd. This free library program is sponsored by 4-H.SIgn up deadline is April 2nd and the first gathering is on Thursday April 4th!
After School Programming with Mr. M and Guests - Register your student now for the NEW SESSION that starts April 1st and runs until May 30th. Here is a link to the sign-up for April/May Enrichment and attached below is a flyer.
AprilMay Afterschool.pdf
Snacks and Laps!
Snacks and Laps!
Counters and kilometers!
Counters and kilometers!
"Real" money and a real big THANK YOU!
"Real" money and a real big THANK YOU!
JGS students skied 400 laps - that's 400 km--> far- ther away than New York City or Quebec City!
Top lap skiers in each class: Kaz in K12 with 24 laps, Jeremy in 3/4 with 25 laps, and Jacob in 5/6 with 20!
Mrs. Groves' and Mrs. Tower's K12 skied a total of 106 laps!
Mrs. Taylor's 3/4 skied 148 laps!
Mrs. Heysler's and Ms. DuFault's 5.6 skied 133 laps!
Need to know more about JGS's Ski A Thon - a school tradition? Check out the Get-Ready-For-Ski-A-Thon slide show HERE.
STEM Expo with 4-5-6 graders! Thank you, Mrs. Heysler, for guiding 3 grades of 18 kids to the STEM expo!
ESSC Snow Day! Thank you to all the volunteers and to Neil Stokes for a great season!
March 26 update:
March 26 update:
Hello, JGS Families - Lots to celebrate coming right up! See the dates, below, and be sure to look in your child's backpack for more information - and any Ski A Thon pledges your skier collected! This information was sent to families via email on March 26, 2024.
Hello, JGS Families - Lots to celebrate coming right up! See the dates, below, and be sure to look in your child's backpack for more information - and any Ski A Thon pledges your skier collected! This information was sent to families via email on March 26, 2024.
Dates to Remember
Tuesday, March 26 - Louis Fuchs Concert - Concert at KMS
Thursday, March 28 - 8:35 All School Meeting in the WCC - Ski A Thon and End of Nordic Season and Louis Fuchs Recap
April 8 - Eclipse Day, special schedule - see form, below, for info and dismissal planning - return the form to school ASAP!
April 15 - School Board meeting, 6-7 PM. WCC
April 22-26 - Spring Break - No School
Monday, May 13 - Kindergarten Registration at JGS - see attached - save the date, call the school to reserve your spot for registration.
After School Programming with Mr. M and Guests - Register your student now for the NEW SESSION that starts April 1st and runs until May 30th. Here is a link to the sign-up for April/May Enrichment and attached below is a flyer.
Kindgarten Reg 2024.pdfCall the school at 603-383-6861 to reserve your child's spot at registration!
March 11 update:
March 11 update:
Greetings parents and caregivers,
Greetings parents and caregivers,
I want to let families know that we are changing our Morning Yoga Program to Thursday mornings for the last 3 sessions. Monday is a challenging morning for many families, so I would like to make the Yoga program available to students on Thursdays at 7:30am for the next 3 Thursdays! Mark your calendar for Thursdays March 14th, 21st and 28th at 7:30am at the Whitney Center. Again, we will practice yoga until 8:!5am- when kids head to class.
**If Snow Day is held this Thursday (March 14th), then yoga will be canceled and we will resume on March 21st**
Kathleen, MSN, RN, FNP-BC
School Nurse
Jackson Grammar School
March 8, 2024 News
March 8, 2024 News
Hello JGS Jaguars! What a busy week! Thank you to JSTF for a spectacular day of skiing on Monday, to the Friends of the Whitney for bringing Bill Harley last week, and to everyone who attended the School District Meetings last night! The snow is melting, the sap is running, we're into our spring testing window, and the STEM Expo is coming right up! Ski A Thon photos coming soon! Have a great weekend!
Hello JGS Jaguars! What a busy week! Thank you to JSTF for a spectacular day of skiing on Monday, to the Friends of the Whitney for bringing Bill Harley last week, and to everyone who attended the School District Meetings last night! The snow is melting, the sap is running, we're into our spring testing window, and the STEM Expo is coming right up! Ski A Thon photos coming soon! Have a great weekend!
Dates to Remember
ESSC downhill Snow Day still on for the 14th. Parent info - ATTACHED!
Early Release/conferences - Thursday, March 21
No School - Friday, March 22
Louis Fuchs Concert - March 26 - Mrs. Weeder is expecting permission slips to be returned for participants!
Have you heard about the Manie Musicale in French Class? Here's a link to tell you more - https://www.smore.com/n/chtud
Erica Corbett Klein
Madame K
World Language
@JGS Tuesday & Thursday
ESSC Snow Day - Thursday, March 14, 2024!
ESSC Snow Day is the season wrap-up of JGS’s Alpine ski program with ESSC. All first through sixth graders will travel to Cranmore Ski Area to ski/board for the day. This will be our last downhill ski/board day of the 2024 ESSC season.
JGS will leave at 9 AM to travel by JGS bus to Cranmore Ski Area. The ski/board day ends at 1:50 pm with the bus leaving at 2 PM to return to JGS.
Students need to arrive at school in ski layers, bring their Friday downhill ski gear, bring a packed lunch and water bottle. Just like skiing on Fridays, students will need:
Helmet
Goggles
ski boots
Skis and poles (if using poles)/snow board
ski jacket
snack for pocket.
dry mitts/gloves
dry ski socks
dry snow pants
neck gaiter (buff, neckie, neckie up)
Students should arrive at school wearing a warm shirt and pants appropriate for downhill skiing underlayers.
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Please complete the form below to let us know we’re all on the same lift.
Child/ren’s name/s:_________________________________________________
I will send my child to school with lunch from home.
Parent’s Name: _______________________________________
Please circle and complete:
I will collect my child/ren at 3 PM at JGS.
Please send my child/ren home on the bus.
My child/ren will be picked up at 2 PM at Cranmore by:___________________________________________
Phone:_____________________________________
(JGS will contact you soon with pick up spot.)
Rental equipment must be returned to Cranmore at the end of Snow Day . If you are picking up your child, please leave your child’s rental gear with Neil Stokes at pick up time.
The weather window was perfect for the JGS Skiathon on Monday. The course was a new design for us and the reviews were "thumbs up". Two hills, two loops and a two-way traffic section provided variety as well as ample opportunities to see friends along the course. We loved skiing with the Jackson Police! The snacks were delicious and provided much needed fuel for the skiers. The Pokemon and Mario signs were also a big hit.
THANK YOU to ALL! To Ellen, Emily, and PJ of Jackson XC for setting up the course and skiing with us. Thank you to the snow groomers and the rest of the JXC staff for all you do, providing our students with access to great xc skiing each winter. Thank you to the volunteer parents and staff who helped with set up, food, signs, cheering, counting laps, clean up, and skiing with the students. A special thanks to Susan for everything she does to help with this event.
Thank you students. Your support and encouragement for each other was evident, truly a joy to watch. A shout out to our first year skiers. It was a thrill to see your skills grow in just six weeks. And to say our JGS students have stamina and determination is an understatement. Once again, after three hours and official ending time, some asked to ski more laps.
The PTO thanks all for your support of this fundraiser. Pledge Forms & money are due by Tuesday, March 19th. ~ Mrs. Porter
HIGHLIGHT FROM BARTLETT REC NEWS
MWV Cal Ripken Baseball
Registration for MWV Cal Ripken Baseball is now open for players 6 -12 years old. this includes the Rookies, Minors and Majors Divisions at https://mtwvcalripkenleague.sportngin.com/register/form/337333140
Registration closes Friday March 8th.
March 1, 2024 News
March 1, 2024 News
Dates to Remember
Dates to Remember
Click for calendars:
~JGS Community Events calendar
Read Across America Week! March 4-8!
Ski a Thon - Monday, March 4 - details, below!
School Board Meeting - Thursday, March 7, 6:30-7 PM, WCC
Annual School District Meeting (and budget vote) - Thursday, March 7, 7-8 PM WCC - annual reports available at JGS, J-Town, town offices and library.
Listening Post re: High School Options to follow Annual Meeting. See below.
Childcare is available during these meetings - please sign up via the form linked, below.
ESSC Snow Day - Thursday, March 14 - downhill ski all day long! More info, coming soon!
Early Release/conferences - Thursday, March 21
No School - Friday, March 22
Louis Fuchs Concert - March 26 - Mrs. Weeder is expecting permission slips to be returned for participants!
The SKIATHON is ON! Monday is the day and it could be a warm one so dressing in layers is best. The plan is to ski the loop behind the main building at Jackson XC. Best access is from the parking lot to the right of the main building. Keep collecting those pledges to benefit the PTO, which benefits our JGS community. We can still use some lap counters and other help. Come join the skiing fun.
Drop snacks at JGS office by 9 am. Drop skis at WCC by 9am.
Volunteers needed! Click here to sign up!
Info and pledge forms were emailed to families before February break; paper copies went home on Monday. PLEASE RETURN THE DISMISSAL PLANS FORM FOR SKI A THON!
Childcare Available for School Meetings on March 7th:
It's that time of year again - time to vote for the annual school budget! Mark your calendars for Thursday, March 7th! If you are not familiar with the process, you have to be present to vote and every vote counts. That's why the PTO is providing free childcare to encourage as many parents as possible to attend!
The Annual District Meeting, when we vote on the 24.25 school budget, starts at 7pm at the WCC, and there is a school board meeting beforehand at 6:30 pm. After the Annual Meeting there will be a Listening Post for the public to weigh in on High School Options. Childcare will begin at 6:25 pm at JGS for those interested in attending the board meeting. There will be snacks (for the kids) and the option of pizza for those who sign up.
To help ensure that we are adequately prepared, please sign up at this link: https://forms.gle/KzDxdh4DXxjARWKc7
Jackson School District Listening Post
The Jackson School Board would like to invite you to a Listen Post on March 7th, immediately following the School District Meeting (which starts at 7 p.m.)
The school board would love to hear your questions, input and thoughts regarding future High School options.
This session will be 45 minutes long and will have childcare, as well.
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you,
The Jackson School Board
February 17, 2024 News
February 17, 2024 News
Classroom News
Classroom News
Le cours de français avec Madame Klein
Cliquez sur le lien: French Winter Newsletter
Physical Education with Mrs. Porter
NH Chronicle visited Jackson Ski Touring. JGS is featured! NH Chronicle Jxc
Grades 3 & 4 with Mrs. Taylor
Happy Friday and start to vacation everyone! Please CLICK THIS LINK to see what we have been working on in third and fourth grade.
Notes from Mrs. Maynard in the Nursing Office:
1) Information went home today in backpacks regarding a Girls on the Run Program that is being offered to Girls in grades 3-5 this Spring! If you have a girl in 3rd, 4th or 5th grade please keep an eye out for the flier in their backpack, which provides information on how to register your child! Practices will begin on April 1st and the program culminates with a NH Girls on the Run 5K on June 1st in Concord. Practices will take place on Mondays and Fridays from 3:30pm to 5:00pm. This program is as much about developing empowerment, resilience and independence among girls as it is about running!
2) Monday Morning Yoga will begin again on the Monday after break. Please join us at 7:30am at the Whitney Center on Monday February 26th if your child is interested!
3) Health Class has been focused on nutrition and the digestive system this week.. so ask your child about 'My Plate' and what they've learned about the digestive tract and the digestive process.
Enjoy break!
Book Group at Jackson Public Library - on the FUN page!
4th-6th Graders, the next book group selection has been chosen! We are going with the book Chomp by Carl Hiaasen. Print and audio copies of the book have been ordered by the Jackson Public Library and should be available starting next week. If you want your name on the hold list, let Meredith know (meredith@jacksonlibrary.org). If you want to start suggesting names for future gatherings, please do. Happy vacation!
Meredith Piotrow
(she/her)
Children's Librarian
Jackson Public Library
JGS News for February 17, 2024
JGS News for February 17, 2024
Hello, JGS!
Hello, JGS!
Here's to a fantastic break! Rest and refuel - we hit the ground running on Monday, Feb. 26 with cross-country skiing in PE and a very busy month of March! ~Susan
Here's to a fantastic break! Rest and refuel - we hit the ground running on Monday, Feb. 26 with cross-country skiing in PE and a very busy month of March! ~Susan
Dates to Remember
Feb. 19-23 - Vacation Week! No School! No TaeKwonDo on Wednesday!
Monday, Feb. 26 - STILL Skiing in PE! bring Nordic/cross-country gear for Phys Ed class! (and there's yoga for JGS in the WCC at 7:30 AM!)
Feb. 29 - Author visit with Bill Harley @ JGS - see details, below!
March 4 - (rain date March 11) Ski A Thon! Watch for details coming home, soon! Also, LINKED HERE
March 7 - Annual School District Meeting (Vote on the school budget) - PTO childcare in the works - watch for details!
March 14 - ESSC Snow Day - all day ski - this year at Cranmore for all skiers! (March 19 is the make up day if Snow Day is canceled.) Watch for dismissal plan and logistics paperwork!
March 21 - Early Release for Students (conferences!)
March 22 - No School (teacher workshop)
PTO News
Taekwondo with Sensei Ryan Murphy will continue after the break on February 28th. This class is for Kindergarteners and up. Classes held Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30 at the Whitney Community Center. No class on March 6th or March 27th, due to the WCC being used for another program. No experience required. Just bring a water bottle and dress in clothing that is conducive to movement. Sign up is required, however if you already signed up there is no need to sign up again. Please contact Katie Reardon if you have any questions kereardon@gmail.com or 603-969-9428 This class is free thank you to Sensei Ryan (aka bus driver Ryan) for volunteering his time!
https://forms.gle/onh1xPKmSS2MsyG39
Bill Harley is a national treasure storyteller and musician and two-time Grammy Winner who has travelled the world entertaining people of all ages. Accompanied by his guitar, Harley’s narrative songs and stories, both original and traditional, are a celebration of our common humanity.
He'll be visiting JGS for an author visit!
The Friends of the Jackson Public Library will host Harley on Wednesday, February 28th from 7-8 pm at the Jackson Public Library where he will tell John Muir’s Stickeen story about a man, his dog and a glacier.
The Friends of the Whitney Community Center will host Harley on Saturday, March 2nd from 7-8 pm at the Whitney Community Center where he will perform music and stories at an All Ages Community Show.
Both events are FREE and open to the public.
Mark you calendar today and don't miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity. As Harley would say – “Be there or be square!”
February 9, 2024 News
February 9, 2024 News
Dates to Remember
Monday-Friday NEXT WEEK! Kindness Week! See attached!
Feb. 19-23 - Vacation Week! No School!
March 7 - Annual School District Meeting (Vote on the school budget) - PTO childcare in the works - watch for details!
March 14 - ESSC Snow Day - all day ski - this year at Cranmore for all skiers! (March 19 is the make up day if Snow Day is canceled.)
A la Une!
On Tuesday students will be learning about and celebrating Mardi Gras in French class.
Students, think about adding some VERT, VIOLET and JAUNE to your outfit.
It is also Crazy Hair & Crazy Sock of Kindness Week! Can't wait to see your fun looks!
Erica Corbett Klein
Madame K
World Language
Wednesday, Feb. 14 - We will run only 1 bus. Expect late pick up on the village route. Drop off will also be delayed.
Wednesday, Feb. 14 - We will run only 1 bus. Expect late pick up on the village route. Drop off will also be delayed.
Greetings from the Nursing Office,
I want to share a few announcements as we head into the weekend!
1) Monday Morning Yoga Program began this week! We welcome new participants to jump in any Monday morning at 7:30am. This program will continue through the end of March. Again we do yoga from 7:30am to 8:10am and smoothies are provided before participants head to class. Parents or caregivers are welcome to join!
2) Health Classes have begun for students in K-4. So far we have covered the immune system, breaking the ‘chain of infection,’ hand-washing and the 3-4 just started learning about nutrition. Ask your child what they are learning about these topics!
3) Cold and Flu season continues. If your child has symptoms of COVID 19, please administer a home COVID test and keep your child home for 5 days if they test is positive.
Please review the CDC recommendations on cold and flu prevention:
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/pdf/freeresources/updated/Everyday-Preventive-Actions_2021.pdf
Encourage your child to practice frequent hand-washing (before every meal and snack and after using the bathroom). Encourage your child to get enough sleep! Ideally children 6-12 get 10-12 hours of sleep at night. Encourage your child to consume plenty of protein and vitamin-rich foods!
Kathleen Maynard, JGS Nurse
Lots of info on the FUN page! - Events over February break, Language learning resources at the library, Saturday Social Hour, Camp Sunshine Ski Fundraiser!
Lots of info on the FUN page! - Events over February break, Language learning resources at the library, Saturday Social Hour, Camp Sunshine Ski Fundraiser!
Bartlett Bears Basketballers went 7-0 this season with JGS's Jacob scoring in the last win!
February 2, 2024 News
February 2, 2024 News
Greetings JGS Families,
Happy February! Please see the attached news ~
Have a great day,
Mrs. Messer
MOBILE FOOD PANTRY UPDATE
The NH Food Bank's drive-thru mobile food pantry is headed to Conway this week. Households will receive an assortment of produce and shelf-stable items. We welcome anyone in need of food assistance to please join us.
Friday, February 2 – Conway
Time: 12:00pm – 1:30pm (while supplies last)
Address: Ham Ice Arena | 87 W. Main St. | Conway, NH
For additional dates, visit: https://nhfoodbank.org/mobile
1.29-2.2 JGS News.pdfJanuary 26, 2024 NEWS
January 26, 2024 NEWS
Hello, JGS Families and Friends,
Hello, JGS Families and Friends,
It's been a whirlwind week and more learning, community, and fun are on the way! Please check out the February Vacation Week opportunities, attached, as well as updates from Mrs. Davis in the Art Room, Madame Klein in French, and Mrs. Maynard in the Nurse's Office. This news was also sent via email. Have a great weekend!
It's been a whirlwind week and more learning, community, and fun are on the way! Please check out the February Vacation Week opportunities, attached, as well as updates from Mrs. Davis in the Art Room, Madame Klein in French, and Mrs. Maynard in the Nurse's Office. This news was also sent via email. Have a great weekend!
Dates to Remember
Jan 29 - Monday - still XC in PE! Send in your XC boots, skis, poles and skier ready to ski in PE! Also - MONDAY MORNING YOGA AT 7:30 IN THE WCC FOR JGS KIDS! See details, below.
Jan. 31 - Wednesday - Early Release at 12 noon after an early lunch. Stay tuned for PTO childcare details and sign up!
Feb. 19-23 - Vacation Week!
A la Une avec Madame Klein
5/6 French students enjoyed a delicious cheese fondue "après ski" experience at The Wentworth Inn although for us it was avant ski (before our JGS Nordic program). Un GRAND MERCI à Irina, Henry Sirois, le chef and all of The Wentworth staff for such a warm welcome! Monsieur Sirois, who grew up in Northern Maine and has lived in Quebec and Tanzania, sat with us and spoke a bit of French with us. Our JGS students were excellent representatives of our school pledge during our visit and our parting words were “A la prochaine!”--until next time!
Erica Corbett Klein
Madame K
World Language
@JGS Tuesday & Thursday
"To have another language is to possess a second soul." -Charlemagne
Notes from the Nursing Office: Winter Wellness Opportunities!
1) Reminder! Monday Morning Yoga will take place at the Whitney Center on Monday mornings beginning January 15th and ending February 26th. Yoga will begin at 7:30am and end at 8:10am. Parents or caregivers are welcome to stay with their child and participate! Students will be provided a breakfast smoothie and sent to class after we wrap up. Please use the following form to sign up for morning yoga:
https://forms.gle/8xiHbwSS3SSPvgWG7
2) 'Play on your Skis' NENSA Youth XC Ski Bingo: a Bingo Card for this New England Nordic Ski Association Bingo Challenge went home in your child's backpack today. Any child under the age of 14 is eligible to participate. At the end of each month, you can login to the NENSA Website and log your 'Bingo' in order to be entered into a raffle to win fun prizes including outdoor gear! Visit: www.nensa.net/xc-ski-bingo for more information! We will talk more about this at our next All School Meeting.... but I wanted to send home the card in case you want to get started on getting a 'Bingo' in the coming week:-)
If you have questions about these activities, please email school nurse: Kathleen Maynard (k_maynard@sau9.org)
School Nurse
Jackson Grammar School
Youth-2022-23-Bingo-Card.pdf
Art News from Mrs. Davis
The JGS art program is looking for donations of…
pre-cut squares/rectangles of cardboard
Toilet paper tubes
paper towel tubes
Small wood parts, pieces, & slices
Flat pieces of wood or other sturdy material for sculpture bases Popsicle sticks - all sizes
Wire
Felt sheets
Foam sheets
Yarn
Buttons
Bottle caps
Styrofoam balls
rocks/”gems”
Fake flowers
Maps
Keys
Pine cones
December 22, 2023 NEWS
December 22, 2023 NEWS
Dates to Remember
Dates to Remember
Jan 2 - Tuesday! Send them back! AND 5PM: Ski Program Volunteer meeting in the WCC
Jan 2 - Tuesday! Send them back! AND 5PM: Ski Program Volunteer meeting in the WCC
Jan 4 - Thursday - After School Nordic starts, weather permitting
Jan 4 - Thursday - After School Nordic starts, weather permitting
Jan 5 - Friday - ESSC Downhill starts, weather permitting. Logical information will come early the week we're back to school.
Jan 5 - Friday - ESSC Downhill starts, weather permitting. Logical information will come early the week we're back to school.
Have a great holiday! S
Have a great holiday! S
Click the calendar to link to the SAU 9 website and see the calendar.
Click the poster to go to the After School Programming page.
The Jackson Public Library is hosting its next 4th-6th Book Group on Thursday, January 25th from 4:30-5:30pm. The book will be The Unteachables by Gordon Korman. Copies are available at the library!
Meredith Piotrow
(she/her) Children's Librarian Jackson Public Library
December 15, 2023 NEWS
December 15, 2023 NEWS
JGS Swag Available in Limited Sizes!
Hello JGS families! If you missed out on ordering JGS sweatshirts, t-shirts, and stickers earlier this fall but would still like to purchase something, the PTO ordered a few extra. And just in time for the holidays! We have limited sizes available, so please let us know what you are looking for and we will do our best to accommodate. Please keep in mind they run a little small.
Interested? Contact Katie kereardon@gmail.com or Nora ntbeem@yahoo.com
Thank you to Mrs. Weeder for hosting a fantastic Winter Concert!
Dates to Remember!
Dec. 18-22 Spirit Week!
Dec. 18 - Monday - School Board Meeting, 6 PM WCC. Agendum and minutes
Dec. 19 - Tuesday, 5 PM - JGS ESSC and Nordic Ski Volunteers meeting in the WCC - See note, below!
Dec. 20 - last day of the Food Drive
Dec. 21 - Thursday - All School Field Trip - Permission Form
Dec.25-Jan. 1 - Winter Holiday Break
Jan. 2 - Send them back!
Jan. 4 - Thursday - JGS After School Nordic starts (weather permitting!)
Jan. 5 - Friday - JGS ESSC starts (weather permitting!)
Jan. 22 - Monday - JGS PE classes start NORDIC (cross-country skiing) unit. Have you had your child fitted with free skis at JacksonXC, yet? Call 603-383-9355 to make arrangements!
JGS ESSC and Nordic Ski Info Meeting - ESPECIALLY FOR VOLUNTEERS and all are welcome - ESSC and After School Nordic!
Next Tuesday, December 19th, there will be an informational meeting for parents about After School Nordic and ESSC at 5pm in the Whitney Center. This meeting will take place at 5pm and will likely last about 30 minutes. We'll be discussing program goals, general logistics, and volunteer responsibilities. All are encouraged to attend, --especially volunteers.
Thanks, and reach out with any questions in the meantime!- Owen McAndrew (914-346-0694)
A Very Busy Week
A Very Busy Week
After School Programming
After School Programming
JGS students learning to code and use a 3D printer to create ornaments for the WCC Christmas tree.
Thank you to Ian and Katie Reardon for leading this activity in the After School Enrichment Program!
All School Meeting: "droning on"
All School Meeting: "droning on"
This week at ASM, Kennett Junior Jack Calderwood presented his learning about drones. He came with his teacher, Joe Riddensdale, the Drafting and STEM Aviation teacher at the Mount Washington Valley Career and Technical Center
Jack flew his drone high enough to see Mt. Washington from the WCC parking lot!
No Winter Concert jitters here!
No Winter Concert jitters here!
Notes from the Nursing Office:
Notes from the Nursing Office:
1) Repeat Hearing and Vision Screenings for students requiring a repeat-screen will be administered on Wednesday 12.20.23 from 1-2:30pm. I will send results of those screenings home the same day that they are administered.
2) THANK YOU to students, parents, and Wellness Committee Members who helped to facilitate the Thanksgiving Day community Turkey Trot in collaboration with Ski the Whites! It was a success with over 150 participants. We raised $2000 for JGS Wellness Programming. This sum will easily sponsor our Spring Jackson-Bartlett Girls on the Run Team as well as a JGS Spring XC Running Program open to all students. Hooray!
3) Interested in being a Girls on the Run Coach?! I would love to hear from you. If you would like to be a Girls on the Run Coach in the Spring, please contact me (k_maynard@sau9.org). Coaches must be present at two practices per week (Mondays and Fridays). Coaches must participate in one GOTR coach-training. More information will be provided to interested individuals. I have coached for GOTR in the past and can tell you it is fun and rewarding to work with girls from grades 3-5 on building self-confidence, resilience, empowerment, connectedness, optimism, gratitude and health. Please be in touch with me!
4) Morning Yoga Series to begin in January! Stay tuned! If your kiddo would enjoy some early morning yoga, please sign them up when the form comes out next week for a January-February Morning Yoga Series. Yoga will take place from 7:30am to 8:15am on either Mondays or Thursdays (TBD) and a morning snack (fruit/cheese/nuts) or smoothie will be provided between 8:15am and 8:30am to all participants.
5) Gastrointestinal Illnesses Abound: please encourage your child to wash their hands frequently and get enough sleep. For more information on Norovirus transmission and prevention (which is relevant to all viral gastrointestinal illness) read the following resource from the CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/norovirus/downloads/keyfacts.pdf
Enjoy your weekend and be well!!
Kathleen
More events at the WCC - CLICK HERE
December 8, 2023 NEWS
December 8, 2023 NEWS
Hello, JGS Families and Friends!
It's been a terrific trimester with new friends, beloved traditions, and lots of learning, community, and fun! See below for important dates of more fun to come, and check out Mrs. Messer's news and all the info you need for next week's Winter Concert on Thursday!
Have a great weekend! S
Dates to Remember
Winter Concert! Thursday, December 14th, 6 PM. Students dress to impress and arrive at 5:45! (Snow date 12.19.23)
All School Winter Fun Field Trip! Dec. 21, 2023 - see attached for permission form or complete THIS ONLINE PERMISSION FORM
Winter Break: December 25, 2023 - January 1, 2024
January 2, 2024 - Send them back!
SKI UPDATES
Friday ESSC Downhill and Snowboarding for Grades 1-6: The ESSC has determined that JGS will return to Black Mountain Ski Area. Sorry for the inconvenience of the back and forth! Friday ski logistics coming soon! Can't wait to ski on Fridays!
Phys Ed Class Nordic (cross-country, XC) ski rentals - available at Jackson Ski Touring for free or low-cost to JGS students FOR THE SEASON. Please contact JacksonXC at 603-383-9355 to arrange a time to get your student fitted. the rental shop is open! XCinPE starts January 21.
JGS After School Nordic Skiing on Thursdays wills start January 4, 2024, weather depending. Student and volunteer sign ups HERE.
Can't get enough cross-country skiing? Check out our FUN page for more ski opportunities with JacksonXC!
Winter Food Drive.pdfNovember 17, 2023 NEWS and Updates!
November 17, 2023 NEWS and Updates!
The 1st Annual Turkey Trot was a success. Each team, an UH & LH student ran either a half mile or a mile, handing off a mini gourd as their baton. Proudly wearing race bibs they each decorated, students, parents, grandparents and staff cheered them on. In a photo finish Meryl & Kaz, edging out Cecilia & Alison, each won a turkey and donned the turkey crowns. Other students took home Thanksgiving sides in a raffle. Thank you Nurse Kathleen for setting up the course and helping to plan the event.
~Mrs. Porter
Hello, JGS Families and Friends!
Hello, JGS Families and Friends!
The excitement at JGS doesn't cool off with the temperatures! There may be no snow but there are plans afoot for lots of outdoor activities, so check out the events and the deadlines, and watch for registration links!
The excitement at JGS doesn't cool off with the temperatures! There may be no snow but there are plans afoot for lots of outdoor activities, so check out the events and the deadlines, and watch for registration links!
11.17 news.pdf2 Turkey Trots!
2 Turkey Trots!
JGS PE Turkey Trot on Monday (11.20.23) at 2pm on the soccer field
Our Jackson 5K Turkey Trot and Kids Fun Run at 9am on Thanksgiving Day!
First Annual In-School Turkey Trot: will take place at 2pm on Monday November 20th. All grades will have PE together. Students will participate in relay teams of 2 (an upper-house student and a lower-house student.) Upper house students will be running a 1-mile course and tagging off to their lower-house parter who will run a half mile. Teams of two will trot/run/walk the course set up at the town field. Students will walk down at 1:45pm and the race will start about 2:00pm. Parents are welcome to come cheer them on. VOLUNTEERS are also needed to help on the course. Email s_porter@sau9.org if able to help. The winning team will be awarded turkeys . Three pies will be raffled off after the race and all participants get their name in the hat!! PHOTOS, Above! More to come!
Jackson 5K Turkey Trot and Kids Fun Run: this is being facilitated by Ski the Whites in collaboration with our JGS Wellness Committee. Proceeds will go to JGS Wellness Committee programs. See the attached flyer for more details!! Please invite friends to participate. On Wednesday before Thanksgiving Nurse Kathleen will be facilitating a pie-baking morning at the Whitney Center from 9:30 am to noon. 10 pies will be baked to raffle off as prizes at the Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot. Here's the sign up to bake pies, so if your child loves to bake, please sign them up! There will also be the opportunity to help decorate bibs for the Turkey Trot during the pie-baking session!
Please contact Kathleen Maynard : k_maynard@sau9.org if you have questions.
JGS Ski FAQs 2024
JGS Ski FAQs 2024
What days can students ski? ~ all dates weather permitting!
Mondays- Nordic (cross-country). During PE, during school hours Jan 22,29, Feb 5,12.
Thursdays- Nordic. After school program w/ Jackson Grammar (JGS) January 4, 2024 to snow melt.
Fridays- Alpine (downhill). During school hours with ESSC at Attitash Mountain Resort; 1st- 6th grade only. January 5 - March 8, with March 14 Snow Day when we ski all day.
Does my student have to ski?
Monday (Nordic) and Friday (Alpine) are required school curricular events during school hours.
Thursday After-School Programs are voluntary sign ups. Thursday is a school-run program, similar to the soccer program.
My kid is an absolute beginner!
JGS Physical Education, the ESSC program, and our Thursday after school Nordic program are set up to teach students how to ski and build their skills. ***Kindergartners and brand-new-cross-country first graders need a 1-on-1 adult (parent, guardian, designated adult) to ski with them during the after school program on Thursdays.
How do I sign my skier up? Can I volunteer?
Mondays- PE Nordic. We’ll ski in PE class. No sign up needed. Volunteers welcome, contact s_porter@sau9.org
Thursdays- After School Nordic. Sign up form for student skiers and adult volunteers!
Fridays- Alpine, during school. Sign up through ESSC - this online registration came via the school. If you have not completed it please do so ASAP or call Susan to schedule a time to come in and work on it together. (https://easternslopeskiclub.org/junior-programs/)
Can we rent skis?
For Nordic skis, JacksonXC has low-cost/free skis for Jackson Grammar School students. The rental shop at JacksonXC offers these dates and times to avoid the holiday rush for parents to bring their skier, with the rental form, to be fitted for cross-country gear:
Saturdays: 10 - 1 on Nov. 25, Dec. 2, Dec. 9
Mondays: 2 - 4 on Nov 27, Dec. 4, Dec. 11
If you can not make any of those dates, please call the center at 603-383-9355 to set up an appointment.
For Alpine skis, ESSC offers low-cost rentals for the season. This option is available on the registration form. (https://easternslopeskiclub.org/junior-programs/) Students renting skis will be transported by JGS bus with staff chaperones to the ESSC ski locker at Cranmore on Dec. 8th to get their rentals.
Dates to Remember
Monday, Nov. 20
Deadline for ESSC Helmet Order - see below
JGS PE Turkey Trot - See below
School Board Meeting at 6 PM in WCC (Click for link to Agendum and Minutes on the SAU 9 website)
Wednesday, Nov. 22-Friday, Nov. 24 - Thanksgiving Vacation NO SCHOOL
Monday, Nov. 27 - Back to School!
Thursday, Dec. 14 - JGS Winter Concert
Winter Sports Helmet Order Form
ESSC has helmets available for those in need. They are all the same but at a reduced price of $39/ea or FREE to those who qualify for free or reduced meals. They have a limited number so please only order if students need a new one. Please respond before Monday, Nov. 20, if you are interested. Please make checks payable to JGS. Helmets are required to participate in ESSC.
Sizing Chart
Child/Youth S/M – 20.5" to 22.25"
Youth/Adult M/L – 22.25" to 23.5"
Youth/Adult L – 23.5" to 24.5"
Head measurement is determined by measuring the circumference of the head an inch above the ear and eyebrow to determine the proper helmet size to order. Please take into consideration your child’s age and if your child plans on wearing a helmet liner and/or neck up under it.
Thanksgiving baskets with a turkey and all the sides are available for any Jackson family who is interested. Pickup is at the Jackson-Bartlett Food Pantry on November 20, or we can arrange delivery if needed. Please email Victoria Hill at v_hill@sau9.org to put your name on the list.
The Jackson Public Library has three upcoming programs for kids! Please call 603-383-9731 for more details. Click here for the link to JPL's event calendar.
Saturday, November 18th from 10-noon: Nature's Centerpieces. Limit of 12 participants but there is still space available, click here to register online.
Tuesday, November 21st from 3:30-4:30pm. LEGO Challenge! No registration required.
Tuesday, November 28th from 3:30-4:30pm. 4th-6th Grade Book Group discussion. Copies of the first book, The Lost Library by Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass, available at the library. No registration required.
AND! Be sure to complete the Jackson Public Library Strategic Plan Survey - Linked HERE!
Floorball Sundays at the WCC
The JGS PTO is excited to host Floorball with Coach Scott Strange. This class is for grades 2-6. Classes start Sunday, November 12th from 2:30-4:00 at the Whitney Community Center, and will run through mid December. No experience required. Just bring a water bottle and dress in clothing that is conducive to movement. Sign up is required https://forms.gle/J73yScoQkLU1o5zz7 Contact Katie Reardon if you have any questions kereardon@gmail.com 603-969-9428 or Scott Strange at 603-986-9121
What is Floorball?
Floorball is a fun, safe and fast-paced form of floor hockey. The game is played indoors on a gym floor with specialized lightweight sticks and rules that make game play much safer than traditional floor hockey. Floorball promotes end-to-end plays with quick transitions and fluid game play. The rules stress the importance of safety and sportsmanship.
~Jackson Library Programs
~Horsemanship and Life Skills
JGS Ski FAQs 2024 continued
JGS Ski FAQs 2024 continued
Where do I drop off skis?
SKIS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON THE SCHOOL BUS
Monday- Nordic skis may be dropped off in marked buckets in front of the Whitney Center by 8:30am.
Thursday-Nordic skis may be dropped off in marked buckets in front of the Whitney Center by 10 AM and we’ll get them to JacksonXC.
Friday- Alpine skis may be dropped off in marked buckets in front of the Whitney Center by 8:30am and we’ll get them to Attitash.
How does my skier get to the skiing?
Mondays - It’s part of PE, so Mrs. Porter will help them cross the street to the ski trails.
Thursdays - After School Nordic will run like the soccer program, so “boot coaches” and walking coaches are needed! These volunteers will walk students to JacksonXC.
Fridays - Students will take a school bus with a chaperone to Attitash. Staff and vols will meet them there.
Where and when do I pick up my skier?
Mondays- Normal end-of-school-day dismissal time at JGS. Please take skis home with you or make arrangements with Miss Susan to keep them at JGS.
Thursdays- Outside of JacksonXC Lodge (ski rental entrance) at 4:30pm**. Please check out your child with the JGS staffer with the clipboard and take skis home with you.
Fridays- Students will be able to take the bus from Attitash back to JGS for parent pick up at JGS or continue on the route to their regular stops. Skis will follow and be available for pick up at JGS until 4 PM and won’t be available over the weekend. Details on parent pick up at Attitash are TBD and we will let you know as soon as we have more details.
Who do I contact if my skier is not skiing today?
Mondays- PE Nordic. Please contact JGS (603-383-6861, Ms. Susan.)
Thursdays- After School Nordic. Please contact JGS (603-383-6861, Ms. Susan) by 10am.
Fridays- Alpine, during school. If your student is not skiing due to absence or early dismissal, please let Ms. Susan know (603-383-6861.)
Want MORE Nordic Skiing?
Check out JacksonXC for their afternoon ski program that runs on Tuesdays! (This program runs through JacksonXC and so it’s parent pick up at school dismissal time. Parents are responsible for ski wrangling.)
Contact JacksonXC - 603-383-9355 or ellen@jacksonxc.org for sign up details.
November 3, 2023 NEWS
November 3, 2023 NEWS
11.3 news.pdfJGS News for November 3, 2023
This news was emailed to addresses on file.
Pumpkins for your chickens or your compost? Take as many as you need from the JGS display around the sign!
ESSC Registration for grades 1-6. Guides, below! LINK: https://easternslopeskiclub.org/junior-programs/ Please complete before Nov. 10th! Your ski mountain will probably autofill Attitash - that's ok! We'll find your registration! This program is part of the school day and all first-sixth graders participate!
Veterans Day program in All School Meeting, Nov. 9th, 8:35 AM in the WCC. Veterans, please join us! Families and friends welcome! Poster, below!
Dates to Remember
Nov. 9th - Early Release after an early lunch - 12 PM. No childcare that day.
Nov. 10th - NO SCHOOL, ESSC registration due
Nov. 15th - Picture retake day. If you want your student to have their photo taken again, please let me know.
Nov. 22-24 - Thanksgiving Break
From the Nurse's Office
I just want to reach out to parents with a couple of notes.
1) This Saturday (11.4.23) is the final day on which Memorial Hospital will be offering a drive-thru COVID and Flu vaccine clinic. The clinic takes place at the front entrance of Memorial from 8am to noon. If anyone in your family still needs the new COVID booster or a flu shot, tomorrow is a great opportunity to get this done and prime your immunity prior to Thanksgiving!
2) Our final Friday Morning Wellness Walk took place this morning- please see the photo below:-) Students who attended enjoyed the brisk fall air! Stay tuned for further morning wellness programming in December… there will be a yoga series coming up and perhaps an early morning ski series in late winter depending on conditions!
3) The Jackson 5K Turkey Trot and Fun Run is schedule to occur on Thanksgiving Day at 9am. Proceeds will go to the JGS Wellenss Committee. If you have not signed up and are interested, please use the following link:
https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=110013
** There will be a pie raffle following the Turkey Trot. As a way of providing students with an opportunity to help prepare for this event, which ultimately supports school programs, I will be facilitating a pie-baking event on Wednesday, November 22nd in the Whitney Center from 9:30 am to noon. Our goal will be to make 10 pies for the raffle. If you have a baker in your family, stay tuned for a sign-up form coming home next week!
~Kathleen
Photos below: Grade 3/4, Halloween Night, PTO's Taekwondo with Sensei Ryan Murphy, Friday morning walk, more Fall Festival!
October 27, 2023 update!
October 27, 2023 update!
Thank you to all our parent and community volunteers & apple pickers at Fall Festival today! Best cider EVER!
Thank you to all our parent and community volunteers & apple pickers at Fall Festival today! Best cider EVER!
ESSC Reminder - First through Sixth Grade Families! Please register your student/s for downhill skiing with ESSC. Guides to the online registration went home this week and can be found on the Alpine Ski page. The registration window will close at the end of next week! Need a fee waiver? Please contact either Susan or Victoria.
UPDATE: The registration form will auto-fill ATTITASH as our mountain. Our ski mountain is still under discussion, but go ahead and let it auto-fill. Neil Stokes, our ESSC coordinator, will be able to find your registration.
Wondering if your Criminal Background Check is up to date? Go ahead and email me and I will let you know. Info for ESSC vols!
Greetings from the JGS Nursing Office
I have a few announcements I would like to share!
1) Hearing and vision screenings are complete. You will receive an email with results from your child's screening by Monday evening (10.30.23). Please contact me if you have questions or concerns.
2) Our first two Friday Wellness Walks have been refreshing and fun for all participants! Students have been enjoying their post-walk communal bagel breakfasts as well:-) Please come join us for the final Friday Wellness Walk at 7:30am on Friday November 3rd.
3) Memorial Hospital is offering 2 more Drive-Thru Flu and Covid Vaccine Clinics this Saturday (10.28.23) from 8am to noon and next Saturday (11.4.23) from 8am to noon. If anyone in your family needs the new Covid booster or a flu shot, this is a great opportunity to get the whole family vaccinated together outdoors by experienced healthcare professionals.
4) The JGS Wellness Committee in Collaboration with Ski the Whites is helping to facilitate a Jackson Community Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day at 9am! The proceeds will go to our Wellness Committee and help to fund a Jackson-Bartlett Girls on the Run Team this Spring as well as a spring Jackson XC Running program open to all students. If your family would like to participate in this fun, Thanksgiving-Day family activity, please sign up (see registration link below)! All participants will receive a festive gourd, apple cider and a cider donut. All participants will be entered into a post-race pie-raffle:-) Male and Female winners of each race category will win a turkey! Please register your family (family rates available!) for the event here: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=110012 If you are not in the mood to run but would like to volunteer at this event, please email me at: k_maynard@sau9.org.
Thank you for your collaboration!
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Kathleen B Maynard, MSN, RN, FNP-BC
School Nurse
Jackson Grammar School
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Susan Ross-Parent
Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Messer's News
Mrs. Messer's News
10.27 news.pdf
JGS News for Week Ending October 26, 2023
JGS News for Week Ending October 26, 2023
Hello, JGS Families! So much is going on that I'm sending calendar items today, and Mrs. Messer's news tomorrow. ~ Susan
This news was sent to emails on file.
Dates to Remember - subject to change and additions!
Events at the Whitney Center - Contra Dance on Saturday!
TOMORROW: Fall Morning Walks - 7:30 meet at JGS. Friday, Oct. 27 and Nov. 3. RSVP with Miss Lisa - l_white@sau9.org
TOMORROW: FALL FESTIVAL - PLEASE SEND IN A HOLLOWED OUT, INITIALED, DESIGN-DRAWN-ON PUMPKIN FOR CARVING DURING THE PUMPKIN CARVING ACTIVITY!
From Mrs. Hill's office:
It's not quite Halloween yet, but it's time to start thinking Christmas! If you would like a little help bringing the magic of Christmas alive for your kids this year, consider applying to Angels and Elves. This is a local organization that helps families to provide their children, ages newborn - 18, with gifts for the holiday. This is the link to the application: Angels and Elves Application. This form does require a gmail account. If you don't have one, Mrs Hill is happy to help you complete the form.
Victoria Hill
School Counselor/Family Advocate
Jackson Grammar School
v_hill@sau9.org
JGS Sixth Graders!
You have the opportunity to join your JBES middle schoolmates in Middle School Sports! This winter there's the Alpine Ski Team and Nordic Ski Team.
Alpine info went home with 6th grades a couple of weeks ago. Nordic info, below:
JBES/JGS Nordic Team! No experience necessary!
Calling all 6th graders who are interested in bringing back the JBES/JGS Nordic Team this winter. Practices take place 2-3x/week with most races during the week with one weekend race during the winter. All team members can rent a ski set up for the season as a pro deal from Jackson XC. They have high end youth nordic race skis, boots, and poles for both classic and skate and would be at a heavily reduced cost. Contact Mike Dufilho for more details!
STEM EXPO information for participants and mentors - attached!
RESEND: The JGS PTO is excited to host Taekwondo with Sensei Ryan Murphy. This class is for Kindergarteners and up. Classes start Wednesday, November 1st from 5:30-6:30 at the Whitney Community Center. No experience required. Just bring a water bottle and dress in clothing that is conducive to movement. Guardians are not required to stay, but are encouraged to participate if able. Space is limited and sign up is required. Please contact Katie Reardon if you have any questions kereardon@gmail.com or 603-969-9428 This class is free thank you to Sensei Ryan (aka bus driver Ryan) for volunteering his time!
https://forms.gle/onh1xPKmSS2MsyG39
Saturday, Oct. 28 - Deadline to order JGS Gear!
Tuesday, October 31, 4-5pm -Jackson PTO Family Halloween Celebration - Town Green & Riverwalk (Watch for the JGS jack o' lanterns that we'll be carving at Fall Festival!)
Wednesday, November 1 - PTO's Taekwondo begins! Reminder note, below!
Thursday, November 2 - Jags vs Adults Soccer Game - 3:30, town field (ALL JGS Jags are welcome - soccer team players or not!)
Thursday, November 9 - Veterans Day Program at ASM, 8:35 AM, WCC. See flyer, attached! Early Release at 12 PM.
Friday, November 10 - No School, Veterans Day
Picture Retake Day - November 15
Events at the WCC - Contra Dance on Saturday, October 28th
On Saturday, October 28th, from 7-9 pm, the Whitney Community Center is holding a Family Contra Dance. NO EXPERIENCE is required and a good time is guaranteed.
The Contra Dance Caller is National Heritage Fellow Dance Caller, 92-year old Dudley Laufman. Dudley is a national treasure and should not be missed.
The Contra Dance is FREE, but you are welcome to bring a dessert to share with other contra dancers.
Not required, but to help us better plan Click Here to sign up.
Mentor Flyer.pdf
2024 MWV STEM Expo Flyer.pdf
The Jackson Public Library has two upcoming programs for kids! See the attached flyers for more details.
Saturday, November 18th from 10-noon: Nature's Centerpieces. Limit of 12 participants, click here to register online or call 603-383-9731.
Tuesday, November 21st from 3:30-4:30pm. LEGO Challenge! No registration required.
JGS News for Week Ending October 20, 2023
JGS News for Week Ending October 20, 2023
JGS News for Oct. 20, 2023
This news was sent to email addresses on file.
Dates to Remember - subject to change and additions!
Events at the Whitney Center - community potluck on Sunday!
Monday, Oct. 23 - ESSC Registration Opens. Watch for more info! See note and K12 monsters, below!
Wednesday, Oct. 25 - Flu Shot Clinic for Students, PTO Meeting, right after school
Friday, Oct. 27 - JGS Fall Festival - A stupendous JGS tradition! - more, below!
Saturday, Oct. 28 - Deadline to order JGS Gear!
Tuesday, October 31, 4-5pm -Jackson PTO Family Halloween CelebrationTown Green & Riverwalk
Fall Morning Walks - 7:30 meet at JGS. Friday, Oct. 27 and Nov. 3. RSVP with Miss Lisa - l_white@sau9.org
Mrs. Messer's News
Mrs. Messer's News
news 10.20.23.pdfFall Festival is Friday, Oct. 27, from 12:30-3PM. Pumpkins, Apples
This is an annual JGS tradition!
Students will have a routine Friday morning. After lunch they will break into groups and attend several Fall-themed activities lead by JGS staff and guests.
Each student should bring in a hollowed-out pumpkin with a face drawn on it to carve during the festivities. Be sure to have the student's initials marked on the pumpkin, too. The carved pumpkins will be on display in front of the school on Halloween night. Pumpkins due on Wednesday, Oct. 25! Let Mrs. Hill know if you need assistance getting a pumpkin.
We need a few more apples for cider pressing. Home-grown or store-bought (but don't buy apples just for this event!), all will go into making CIDER! If you have 2-4 apples to send along with your student, we'll add them to the press!
All adults are welcome to join in the fun and help with activities. Please email Mrs Hill at v_hill@sau9.org to volunteer.
The JGS PTO is excited to host Taekwondo with Sensei Ryan Murphy. This class is for Kindergarteners and up. Classes start Wednesday, November 1st from 5:30-6:30 at the Whitney Community Center. No experience required. Just bring a water bottle and dress in clothing that is conducive to movement. Guardians are not required to stay, but are encouraged to participate if able. Space is limited and sign up is required. Please contact Katie Reardon if you have any questions kereardon@gmail.com or 603-969-9428 This class is free thank you to Sensei Ryan (aka bus driver Ryan) for volunteering his time!
https://forms.gle/onh1xPKmSS2MsyG39
Mrs. Brennan's 3-4 Class found Lost Pond!
A note about skiing opportunities at JGS:
A note about skiing opportunities at JGS:
Downhill (Alpine) Skiing.
Downhill (Alpine) Skiing.
JGS first-sixth graders downhill (Alpine) ski on Friday afternoons (quick lunch at 11:25, on the bus at noon.) This is part of the school day and an all-valley, all-student (1st-6th) program hosted by Eastern Slope Ski Club, or ESSC. At this time, with Black Mountain's status in flux, ESSC is working to see where we'll be skiing. Rentals will be available from ESSC and logistics to be determined. We will need volunteers! Stay tuned for registration information - coming next week!
Cross-country (Nordic) in PE
Cross-country (Nordic) in PE
All JGS students will Nordic ski in Physical Education class therefore all students will need to be fitted with cross-country skis. Kids who don't have their own equipment can borrow gear free of charge from JacksonXC. This info is coming soon.
(Thank you to the K12 for the monsters! See the bulletin board in the front hall at JGS for more!)
(Thank you to the K12 for the monsters! See the bulletin board in the front hall at JGS for more!)
Nordic After School
Nordic After School
All JGS students are invited to cross-country ski (Nordic) in the school's after school Nordic program on Thursdays. Free and low-cost rentals will be available. Parent and community volunteers needed and welcome! Information and sign ups coming soon!
JGS News for Week Ending October 13, 2023
JGS News for Week Ending October 13, 2023
10.13.23 Newsletter.pdfMrs. Messer's news - see above!
This news was also emailed to JGS families, friends, and staff emails on file.
Dates to Remember - subject to change and additions!
Dates to Remember - subject to change and additions!
Monday, Oct. 16 - Bartlett/Jackson Joint Boards meet 5:30, School Board Meeting, 6 PM, WCC AGENDUM and MINUTES LINK
Monday, Oct. 16 - Bartlett/Jackson Joint Boards meet 5:30, School Board Meeting, 6 PM, WCC AGENDUM and MINUTES LINK
Wednesday, Oct. 25
Wednesday, Oct. 25
Flu Shot Clinic for Students
Flu Shot Clinic for Students
PTO Meeting, right after school
PTO Meeting, right after school
Friday, Oct. 27 - JGS Fall Festival - More info to come! A stupendous JGS tradition!
Friday, Oct. 27 - JGS Fall Festival - More info to come! A stupendous JGS tradition!
Next Meeting: October 25th directly after school.
PTO Facebook group: Join the PTO private FB group. This group is for JGS families and staff to post news events or ask questions. facebook.com/groups/739630943166742
Secretary Vacancy- Are you interested in being more involved with the PTO? The Secretary position is currently vacant. The Secretary is responsible for preparing agendas, meeting minutes, and writing thank you notes. Contact Nora ntbeem@yahoo.com or Katie kereardon@gmail.com if you are interested.
JGS Swag - see the PTO Page! and over to the right!
Trick or Treat PTO Event - also on the PTO Page!
JACKSON GRAMMAR SCHOOL - SWAG ORDER FORM - click for link!
Classroom News
Classroom News
Fall Morning Walking Series
Dear Students and Families,
The JGS Wellness Committee is facilitating a Fall Morning Walking Series that will take place on three consecutive Friday mornings: October 20th, October 27th and November 3rd. Anyone interested in enjoying the fresh fall air and beautiful colors during morning walks with friends, please plan to meet at the JGS front entrance at 7:30am on Fridays October 20th, October 27th and November 3rd. Bagels and orange juice will be served to walkers at 8:15am, before they head to class! Please RSVP to Kathleen Maynard (k_maynard@sau9.org) or Lisa White (l_white@sau9.org) to let us know if your child will attend!
Warm Regards,
The Wellness Committee
Mrs. Brennan's 3/4 Class
Mrs. Davis's Art Classes -
Thank you to Chief Jay Henry and Firefighter Deirdre for coming to ASM with fire safety tips - especially around cooking! Besides swapping stories of the smoke detector going off while cooking pancakes, the Chief geared up in his turn out gear so that students could see what a firefighter in action would wear and look like so as not to be afraid. Jay reminded families that there's one smoke detector needed in each bedroom and that each family should create and practice a fire escape and meeting place plan. For more fire safety tips, see www.nfpa.org/education
Community News
Community News
From the Friends of the Whitney Community Center:
Jackson Community Potluck Supper
Join us next Sunday... October 22nd from 4-7 pm at the Whitney Community Center for a fun and yummy event!
Come together with friends, family and neighbors for an unforgettable potluck event filled with laughter, connection and mouth watering dishes! This year’s special guest - storyteller Jo Radner.
SIGN UP IS REQUIRED so Click Here to sign up and tell us what you will be bringing (main/side/dessert). Free Event! We'll provide cider, coffee and drinks.
Sunday Soccer
After a big day in the Valley Cup hopefully our skills will be honed for a little Sunday Soccer!
It was a great turn out last week- thanks for all who came and made it a great game!
Hope to see you this Sunday....same time same place :) For fun laughs and some soccer! And as usual, please spread the word as my email list is limited! Everyone and anyone welcome as always! ~Hampton
Thank you to Everett at the THE Farm, the Fournier family and the Thompson House Eatery for showing the K12 all around the farm! The class harvested red bliss potatoes and squash!
JGS News for Week Ending October 6, 2023
JGS News for Week Ending October 6, 2023
JGS News for October 6, 2023
JGS News for October 6, 2023
Links:
Jackson Public Library Event: Creatures of the Night
WCC's Jackson Community Potluck Supper
Halloween Town
Bartlett Rec Wreath Order Form
JBES Ski Team for Grade 6 - sent home with Grade 6 students
MORE FUN - Halloween Town, Jackson Public Library's event - Creatures of the Night!
This news was emailed to JGS emails on file.
Thank you for a smooth Early Release Day dismissal!
Dates to Remember - subject to change and additions!
Friday, Oct. 6 - No School, Teacher Workshop Day
Monday, Oct. 9 - No School, Indigenous People's Day
Tuesday, Oct. 10, 3:45 PM - JGS Jaguars Soccer v North Conway/Bartlett at home - see Sept. 28 email from Mr. McAndrew for details!
Wednesday, Oct. 11, Special Meeting of School Board, 5 PM, WCC
Friday, Oct. 13 - Vision and hearing screenings
Monday, Oct. 16 - School Board Meeting, 6 PM, WCC AGENDUM and MINUTES LINK
Wednesday, Oct. 25 - Flu Shot Clinic for Students - return forms sent home this week - also attached! PTO Meeting, right after school.
Friday, Oct. 27 - JGS Fall Festival - More info to come! A stupendous JGS tradition!
Fall Newsletter (1).pdfOn picture day, The 5/6 took a series of pictures after our individual pictures.
Our first assignment was to look annoyed because we were missing math.
Then we went to Hollywood and acted like a model.
Finally, we acted like our goofy selves.
2023 Potato Harvest!
Thank you to the PTO for sponsoring child care on the early release day! What a blast with the Lego Guy!
Third and Fourth Graders in one of JGS's outdoor classrooms.
JGS News for Week Ending Sept. 29, 2023
JGS News for Week Ending Sept. 29, 2023
9.29 newsletter.pdfNote from the Nursing Office:
We will be administering hearing and vision screenings for all students during the school day on Friday, October 13th. The NH School Nurses Association and the NH Department of Education recommend that students receive a hearing and vision screening biannually while in Elementary School. This year we will offer screening to all students since we have the capacity to do so. A permission form will be sent home next week in order for you to authorize your child's participation in these screenings.
All the Best,
Kathleen
JGS News for September 29, 2023
This news was also emailed to addresses on file.
Did you know...That Mrs. Heysler is piloting a new science program from Open SciEd? This program is based on the 3 dimensions of the Next Gen Science Standards and its focus is learning while doing. The first unit has students learning about the cycle of energy through a system, and for this age group they'll see that in action while studying life in a nurse log. Several terrariums are set up in Mrs. Heysler's room where the class is hosting millipedes, pill bugs, and two types of beetles. Sadly, a few of the giant (harmless) millipedes have escaped and now have several unexcused absences. One has been returned to its terrarium by members of the K12 after a short visit to their classroom. During Buddy Time today, JGS students created a tribute to the escapees to be depicted in our 2023 Return of the Pumpkin People display. Maybe it'll inspire our millipedes to return to the classroom (hopefully with a note from their parents!)
From the PTO - Still space available for students in childcare on Early Release Day!
The PTO is excited to offer Lego Building with Cody Wells on October 5th (Early Release Day) from dismissal to 3:00.
Your student will enjoy an afternoon of Lego fun! Join Cody Wells of C3Brix (aka: the Lego Man of NYC) for Lego builds, challenges, and Lego knowledge beyond your students' wildest dreams.
$20 per student and $15 for each additional sibling. Checks should be made out to "JGS PTO" and paid no later than October 2nd.
Pick up will be inside the WCC. Contact Katie Reardon with any questions 603-969-9428 kereardon@gmail.com.
So that we can make sure we have enough materials and staff please sign up by Monday, October 2.
Sign up by filling out this form https://forms.gle/8AVzmEVLoJ6DJHNYA
Scholarships available through the PTO, contact Victoria Hill to have the fee waived.
Henry and Max teach Mrs. Tower how to play Multiplication squares. Multiplications squares is a good way to practice multiplication facts and have fun at the same time.
2023 Return of the Pumpkin... Millipedes! Buddy Time All-school Community project!
2023 Return of the Pumpkin... Millipedes! Buddy Time All-school Community project!
The stripes go on with oil pastels...
The stripes go on with oil pastels...
A high school student in a different habitat! Thank you for your help, Zoe!
The paint is applied...
The paint is applied...
The head, antenae and eyes are ready! Watch the lawn in front of JGS for the
The head, antenae and eyes are ready! Watch the lawn in front of JGS for the
Return of the Pumpkin Millipede (Milligourd!)
Return of the Pumpkin Millipede (Milligourd!)
JGS News for Week Ending Sept. 22, 2023
JGS News for Week Ending Sept. 22, 2023
9.22.23 Newsletter.pdf
Classroom Scenes
Classroom Scenes
Bartlett Rec's Wreath Orders!
It's Time Again to Place Your Holiday Wreath Order!
Bartlett Recreation Department is excited to be offering the Holiday Wreath & Kissing Ball Fundraiser
again this year.
Below you will find the 2023 online form link. A printable form is attached too.
ALL ORDERS ARE DUE BY FRIDAY OCTOBER 27, 2023
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!
From Kathleen Maynard, JGS School Nurse:
From Kathleen Maynard, JGS School Nurse:
There will be a drive-through Flu/Covid vaccine clinic at Memorial / MaineHealth. The drive-through clinics will occur on 5 Saturdays starting 9.30.23 and run from 8am to 12pm on all Saturdays 9.30.23 through 11.4.23 with the exception of 10.7.23 (there will be no vaccine clinic during the holiday weekend).
There will be a drive-through Flu/Covid vaccine clinic at Memorial / MaineHealth. The drive-through clinics will occur on 5 Saturdays starting 9.30.23 and run from 8am to 12pm on all Saturdays 9.30.23 through 11.4.23 with the exception of 10.7.23 (there will be no vaccine clinic during the holiday weekend).
There will be a Student Flu Shot Clinic at JGS on October 25th. Info will come home next week, with forms to return to school. This clinic does not include a Covid vaccine.
Hello, JGS Families and Staff! Here's part of this week's news, with details about upcoming dates that we wanted to be sure to get out to you!
Dates to Remember - Dates subject to change and additions!
Friday, Sept. 22 - Kennett 100th Anniversary Parade. All schools are marching in celebration! Join Mrs. Weeder, Mrs. Groves, and Mrs. Messer at Hillside Ave. in Conway at 5:30 PM to join the JGS contingent! See flyer, attached! More 100th Anniversary Events
Wednesday, Oct. 4 - Picture Day! See Attached!
Thursday, Oct. 5 - Early Release at 12 noon after an early lunch! See PTO event, above!
Friday, Oct. 6 - No School, Teacher Workshop Day
Monday, Oct. 9 - No School, Indigenous People's Day
Monday, Oct. 16 - School Board Meeting, 6 PM, WCC AGENDUM and MINUTES LINK
Wednesday, Oct. 25 - Flu Shot Clinic for Students - Info coming, soon!
PTO Meeting, right after school.
Friday, Oct. 27 - JGS Fall Festival - More info to come! A stupendous JGS tradition!
PTO News
The PTO is excited to offer Lego Building with Cody Wells on October 5th (Early Release Day) from dismissal to 3:00.
Your student will enjoy an afternoon of Lego fun! Join Cody Wells of C3Brix (aka: the Lego Man of NYC) for Lego builds, challenges, and Lego knowledge beyond your students' wildest dreams.
$20 per student and $15 for each additional sibling. Checks should be made out to "JGS PTO" and paid no later than October 2nd.
Pick up will be inside the WCC. Contact Katie Reardon with any questions 603-969-9428 kereardon@gmail.com.
So that we can make sure we have enough materials and staff please sign up by Monday, October 2nd.
Sign up by filling out this form https://forms.gle/8AVzmEVLoJ6DJHNYA
Scholarships available through the PTO, contact Victoria Hill to have the fee waived.
Handbook Highlights:
Attendance in School is this week's Highlight. Many of you know that JGS is required by law to document student attendance and that absences can lead to retention. We are required to note whether a child's absence is Excused or Unexcused. We will take each child's absence on a case by case basis.
To do this, please let us know why your child is absent: doctor's appointment, family event, ill, etc. An email, call, or text that doesn't give a reason will be documented as an unexcused absence.
In addition, you might have noticed the green Extended Leave Request that came home in the First Day of School packet. That will help us document why a child is absent if your family is planning a long trip during the school year. We will do our utmost to help your child make up missed work, and the policy in the handbook goes into more detail about that.
Check out:
Attendance and Absence Policies
Page 12 of the JGS Student Handbook
Here's the nitty gritty: "... the following steps have been established to assure that there is a clear understanding as to the cause of the absence and that school attendance is maximized:
● After 10 days of absence the student will be asked to conference with the principal and a letter will be sent home to the parent.
● After 15 days of absence parents will be asked to attend a parent-teacher conference with the principal.
● After 20 days of absence, retention may be considered."
Please note that these absences include excused and unexcused.
This section of the Student Handbook also addresses tardies. Emails, texts, and calls from parents will allow us to document your child's tardy as "excused." Each classroom has a slightly different morning routine that gets started at 8:30, so students who are late will miss part of their morning meeting, lunch count, and early work.
Kennett Parade Flyer (1).pdfJGS News for Week Ending Sept. 15, 2023
JGS News for Week Ending Sept. 15, 2023
spirit week.pdfHello, JGS Families - Mrs. Messer's News is attached and everything was emailed to your email address on file.
Hello, JGS Families - here in the JGS office I'm in the midst of familiarizing myself with your updates to your students' information on PowerSchool. One thing I'm noticing: out of town emergency contacts. Please consider updating your child's emergency contacts to someone local - a neighbor, friend, or local family. I will always contact parents and guardians if there's an emergency, but if I can't get hold of you I will need to contact someone else. Here's what the JGS Student Handbook has to say about this:
IN-SCHOOL EMERGENCIES AND UNPLANNED EARLY DISMISSALS
An emergency telephone number is required of all parents or guardians! Your number at work and a complete list of two emergency contacts’ numbers will be most helpful in case of illness or injury. Be sure that your children understand where they should go if some emergency causes school to be dismissed at an unscheduled time when you might be away from home. On days when school is dismissed early due to inclement weather, parents are called—if you can not be reached, your designated emergency contact will be called. For this reason, your emergency contact should live locally and be someone other than yourself and/or your child’s other parent. When the weather threatens in the middle of the school day you can help us by listening to the radio for early release information and contacting us if you suspect we are unable to contact you.
Please contact me if you don't have a local contact. I can help with this. Susan
SUNDAY SOCCER!
Sundays 3pm - Jackson Town Field
Our weekly Jackson tradition returns- come join the community for a fun laid back game of pick up soccer. For ALL AGES AND ABILITIES! No! You don't have to be playing for JGS to come join us. This is a great opportunity for kids to mix it up with adults, teachers, family, friends....so set your World Cup energy aside for this event- this is FUN FOR ALL style of play.
We'll play- weather permitting - Every Sunday as late into the fall until the snow flies! (Or until we tire of soccer!? Is this possible? ) See you on the field!
Any questions- I am happy to help- hamptonsynnott@gmail.com
Dates to Remember Next Week
Monday, Sept. 18 - School Board, 6 PM WCC LINK TO AGENDA
Spirit Week! See Attached!
newsletter final.pdfJGS News for Week Ending Sept. 8, 2023
JGS News for Week Ending Sept. 8, 2023
Early Week News for Sept. 11, 2023
Early Week News for Sept. 11, 2023
Curriculum Night - Thursday, Sept. 13, 2023 - 5:30-7:00 PM
This informational evening is for parents to meet their child's teachers and to learn more about this year's curriculum. The evening will be divided into three 30-minute segments, with 2 sessions happening in each 30-minute segment. Be sure to attend your child(ren)'s classroom meeting and a UA presentation. Each UA session is general, so any of the 3 sessions are appropriate for parents of all grades. Childcare is available. Please complete this form to sign up!
Soccer starts tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023. The weather forecast is for rain. If it looks like pouring rain is in the afternoon forecast we will cancel practice by NOON and let parents know via email. Parents, please let me know your child's dismissal plan if soccer is canceled.
Soccer gear: we're collecting soccer cleats and shin guards - if your player has outgrown theirs or needs a new size, stop by the bins on the front porch of the school. It is fine to start in sneakers!
Link to KHS sports schedules: Kennett Eagles
Picture Day info - attached!
Mrs. Messer's News
Mrs. Messer's News
Newsletter 9.8.23.pdfMelodies and Munchkins 912 (1)(1).pdfHello, JGS!
Here are updates for this week!
Calendar items:
Monday, 9.11 - After School Enrichment begins
Tuesday, 9.12 - Soccer starts
Monday, 9.18 - School Board meets
Friday, 9.22 - Kennett 100th Parade - info attached!
After School Programming
after school enrichment registration link
From the Guidance Office
Important information about free and reduced lunch
You can apply online using this link: EZMealapp When you reach the prompt to search for district, type "SAU #9"
Families must reapply each year by October 15, even if they qualified last year.
The application is a bit tricky, and I am happy to help you complete it.
Other students will not be able to tell that your child is receiving free or reduced lunch.
Please email or call with questions. v_hill@sau9.org or 383-6861.
Extended Learning Opportunities
The Jackson School District is looking to compile a list of Jackson business owners who are willing to host ELO students from Kennett High School. An ELO is an extended learning opportunity that offers students the chance to receive credit for learning outside of the traditional classroom. Students can intern with a local business or non-profit, job shadow with a professional in their workplace or create an independent study plan.
If you would be willing to offer your time and knowledge to a JGS alum, please reply to Victoria Hill at v_hill@sau9.org. Kindly include your business/organization and contact information. Mrs Hill will create a list of opportunities that will be shared with Jackson students. If a student is interested in working with your business, you will be contacted with more information.
Here is the link to the Community Partner Handbook that explains more about ELOs: Community Partner Handbook
Music Notes
Chorus will be taking place again this year!
Chorus started today, with a “try it” class for all students.
Chorus will be immediately following ASM on Thursdays (9:00- 9:30).
Chorus is optional. If you would like to opt your student out of chorus please email me: l_weeder@sau9.org or send a note to school.
If you have any questions, comments or concerns please email me. I am looking forward to another year of making music together!
Lauren Weeder: l_weeder@sau9.org
At the Whitney Center
How to Become a Better Recycler
With a goal of 40%, less than 23% of New Hampshire waste is recycled.
At the Transfer Station glass cannot be recycled, mixed paper is too costly to
recycle, and the biggest problem is – PLASTIC! The Town is paid 3.2 cents per
pound for plastics which is 24% of the cost to prepare and ship plastic bales to be
recycled.
On Monday, September 11 th from 7-8:30 pm, How to Become a Better Recycler,
sponsored by the Climate Change Working Group in conjunction with the Friends
of the Whitney Community Center will take place at the Whitney Community
Center. Bob Blake from the Bartlett/Jackson Transfer Station will be in attendance to
answer questions and provide important recycling information. Please plan to attend. Pass the word. Learn how you can become a better recycler and reduce waste.
We look forward to seeing you Monday Sept.11 at 7pm! ~Whitney Events Committee
JGS News for Sept. 1, 2023
JGS News for Sept. 1, 2023
Hello, JGS Families, Staff, and Friends!
Welcome back to school!
This page is a copy of the email sent on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023: nuts and bolts, events, calendar items, and helpful links. Photos won't be sent the emails but they'll be here on the school website. Mrs. Messer's News will be attached to the (nearly) weekly email and posted here.
Have a great long weekend! Susan
Dates to Remember
Monday, Sept. 4 - Labor Day, No School
Tuesday, Sept. 5 - Send them back! School starts at 8:30 AM!
Thursday, Sept. 7 - Soccer Volunteer Meeting - right after dismissal. Childcare available. Soccer Registration Form
Monday, Sept. 11 - After School Enrichment begins. Runs Mondays and Wednesdays. Sign-up coming soon!
Tuesday, Sept. 12 - Soccer begins. Runs Tuesdays and Thursdays, Games TBD. See registration link, above. For starters: players need sneakers or cleats, shin guards. Hand-me-downs available! Contact Owen for more info! Thank you to the PTO for our wicked cool new uniforms!
Monday, Sept. 18 - School Board meeting, 6 PM at WCC
END 68 Hours of Hunger
Welcome back Jackson Families! We have a wonderful program in our community that provides weekend food assistance to any family who might benefit. Each Friday a bag of food is sent home with students whose families sign up that can provide extra nourishment for the 68 hours between the end of school on Friday and the beginning of school on Monday. For that reason, this program is known as END 68 Hours of Hunger. The bags are tucked into backpacks so as to not be visible to others and participation in the program is confidential. If your family could benefit from the program, please email me at v_hill@sau9.org to have your name added to the list.
Here's to a great school year! Victoria Hill, School Counselor
Music Notes from Mrs. Weeder
Chorus will begin on Sept 7, 9:00- 9:30 (following ASM), with "try it" day.
ALL students attend on "try it" day. They can then opt out with a note/email from home after "try it" day.
Lost and Found
We're back to school and it's still New England with mornings temps starting off cool and by recess we're shedding our layers. This leaves the school with piles of black sweatshirts. If you'd like me to mark your child's initials on their "unique" black sweatshirt, I have a white laundry marker (and a black one for other colors.) Just have your kiddo stop by the school office. Unmarked apparel will be laid out on the porch benches. Susan
Kennett Parade Flyer (1).pdfKennett 100th Parade Sept 22nd @ 6pm - see poster, above!
Families drop students off at Hillside Ave in Conway w/ Mrs.Weeder & Mrs. Groves @ 5:30/5:45
Students wear red & white or JGS gear (ski sweatshirts, school t-shirts?).
March with a banner that we make & flags that we make.
We will play "Little School" on a portable speaker to walk to/sing along
Families need to park elsewhere (Hillside Ave is not an option)
Pick up at Conway El entrance at end of parade. Cars cannot drive into conway El parking lot, parents will need to walk in and check students out with Mrs. Weeder/Mrs. Groves.
9.1 23 Newsletter.pdfClassroom News
Classroom News
From Third and Fourth Grade with Mrs. Brennan
I am so glad to report our classroom community is off to a wonderful beginning.
We’ve agreed on a classroom contract to follow for everyone to stay safe while learning and having fun with friends.
It’s fun getting to know each other and learn how we communicate while following our contract~
Be respectful
Be kind
Be helpful
Be friendly
Be trustworthy
Be safe
Be fun
Be nice
Please reach out for anything specific you would like me to know that would help your child while in school. As always, it is in strictest confidentiality that I hold information. ~Mrs. Gloria Brennan g_brennan@sau9.org
From the K12 with Mrs. Groves and Mrs. Tower
The K12 sponsors a Joke of the Day, hosted by Kaz and Miss Amy. Today's joke:
What did the rock who could talk say to the other rock who could talk?
Nothing! The rock was shy!
Have a joke to share? Send it in to the K12!
From the 56 with Mrs. Heysler, Miss Amy, Mrs. Hill, and Mrs. Bailey
Today's focus was on the pledge:
2023 SNAP Flyer .pdfMarket Match and SNAP Opportunities at MWV Farmers' Market
Hello,
I'm reaching out as school has started back up for our SAU 9 families, and our board wanted to make sure that your students and their households were aware that the Mount Washington Valley Farmers' Market is still going strong with five markets left.
Our market offers access to local food, community, and a chance to connect with non-profits in the valley offering valuable services. Additionally, we participate in the Granite State Market Match program, which doubles all SNAP/EBT dollars spent at the market. Information is attached!
Sincerely,
Amanda Fisher-Katz-Keohane
she/her/hers
MWV Farmers' Market Board Member
2023 Basic Flyer.pdfMrs. Messer's August News
Mrs. Messer's August News
August Newsletter (1).pdfFall 2023 Letter to Families from Mrs. Messer.pdfAugust 2, 2023 - emailed to JGS staff and families
Good Afternoon Jackson Families,
I hope that everyone is enjoying some of these beautiful August days! I am looking forward to the beginning of the school year and welcoming families and students back. I know that there is much anticipation and many questions regarding staffing for the upcoming school year. As you know, staffing is a challenge nation-wide as well as SAU wide but we are working diligently to interview and hire candidates who are qualified and the right fit for our school. I will be communicating staffing plans no later than August 15th. Thank you for your patience and understanding throughout this process.
Sincerely,
Erin Messer
August 1, 2023 - emailed to JGS staff and families
Dear Staff and JGS Community,
I have attached a summary from the SWOT analysis created from the Parent Forum. I strongly believe that feedback is a powerful tool when used properly. Feedback can produce many emotions but I believe that if we look at it through the lense of a group of people who care deeply about our school community we can better use the information to ignite positive change! I look forward to more collaborative opportunities together.
Happy August!
Erin Messer
LINK: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1maTjnOQzzSw_2YIdpi6E7BwQ6vXv0_W9/view?usp=sharing
SWOT ANALYSIS 2023.pdfMrs. Messer's July News
Mrs. Messer's July News
JGS July Newsletter.pdfPage updated
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