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Jackson Academy’s youngest learners experienced the magic of storytelling on Friday when three theatre students, dressed in costume, visited K3 classrooms to read “Click, Clack, Boo: A Tricky Treat!” by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin.
Jackson Academy’s Preschool students discovered last week that the everyday heroes in our community are worth celebrating. During Community Helpers Week, Preschoolers engaged in fun, interactive activities, encountering along the way important people who keep our community safe and healthy. They learned about helping others with a positive attitude while meeting real-life heroes, including dentists, doctors, nurses, highway patrol officers, and firefighters.
“Every single day, I get to be the person I needed when I was in high school,” said Ann Boswell Carlson ’03. That deep understanding of the student experience is one of the invaluable advantages JA alumni bring to campus as teachers and coaches.
Jackson Academy recognized the 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year award recipients during a professional development day assembly held this spring. Each year, one teacher from each division is selected by their peers to receive this distinction.
Each spring, those familiar words open the door to a long-standing Jackson Academy tradition: the Beatrix Potter Tea Parties. Held in the Preschool library, this special event invites K4 and K5 students into the world of “The Tale of Peter Rabbit” with lemon tea, cookies, and carrots served as they listen to the classic story read by librarian Mimi Heard.
JA Preschool Moms enjoyed a morning filled with fun, laughter, and connection at the first Growing in Grace moms’ event in the Performing Arts Center. Nicolet Bell, JA mom and author of the podcast and book “Choosing Cheer, Experiencing the JOY of Jesus in the Everyday and Unimaginable,” inspired moms to seek joy in all circumstances.
Jackson Academy students learned famous quotes, read books, sang songs, and made crafts that celebrated the life and mission of Dr. Martin Luther King leading up to the January 20 day honoring his legacy.
On a chilly Thursday evening, Jackson Academy transformed its halls into a magical wonderland for its Polar Express Preschool Christmas Open House. The air was filled with laughter and excitement as hundreds of children, from toddlers to four-year-olds, eagerly explored the festive scene inspired by one of their favorite holiday movies. Nearly 600 people took a ride on the Polar Express.
On Veterans Day, the entire Jackson Academy community, including students, faculty, and parents, found many ways to show appreciation for those who have served our country and are currently serving. Activities included performances, parades, and classroom activities, demonstrating JA’s collective respect for our veterans.
Hundreds of popular children’s books have been written about “Things That Go” for fascinated young learners. JA teachers brought “Things That Go” out of the books and into real life for JA Preschool students.