Counselors All In For JA Students
During National School Counseling Week 2021 last week, counselors at Jackson Academy could be found across campus doing what they usually do—supporting students.
Making the Day Merry
JA brightens up the season each year with a “Merry JA Christmas Carpool,” this year held Thursday, December 10. Special friends such as Elsa, Ana, and the Grinch, as well as Mr. and Mrs. Claus, delighted students during their morning arrival.
Community Helpers Day in K3
To a three-year-old, a box of dress-up clothes is a portal to a world of possibilities. Last Friday, the K3 classes stepped through such a portal to imagine the world of the community helpers who keep us safe. The students arrived dressed up as firefighters, police officers, nurses, doctors, and many other community helpers and paraded through the playground for all of their Preschool and Lower School friends to see.
A Message from the Office of Counseling
“These are unprecedented times” is a phrase that has been used frequently over the last several weeks. Because we have never experienced a disruption like this before, you and your children may be experiencing a wide range of emotions. These emotions can alternate from elation, to worry, to fear.
A Note to Parents from the School Nurse
Lower School Nurse Kathy Sheffield provided the following guidelines for parents to help their children navigate the coronavirus pandemic with good information and healthy practices.
Friends 4-Ever!
Four is one of the world’s favorite numbers. So, when you pair four year olds and fourth graders, special friendships are bound to happen. The kickoff of Jackson Academy’s 4-4 Buddy Program was celebrated this morning. Fourth graders visited K4 classrooms and read a favorite book to their K4 buddy.
Hammering Away at Cancer
The JA campus community took action last week to beat breast cancer, making Friday’s pep rally a “Pink Parade,” sponsoring a fundraiser, and offering up-to-date prevention details to faculty and staff.
Patriotic Day Celebrated in Lower School
Attired as generals, Uncle Sam, Lady Liberty, and the stars and stripes, our littlest learners had a wonderful time parading through campus Friday morning!
After Kosovo, Schade Family Reunites at JA
Jackson Academy parent, Lieutenant Justin Schade, wanted to surprise his family. He succeeded, and he received a nice surprise in return.
Ali Dinkins Turns New Page as Preschool Librarian
Shelves stacked high with beloved children’s books line the walls of Jackson Academy’s Preschool Library. Tiny chairs and tables are arranged around the room where Ali Dinkins’ lifelong love of books fuels her enthusiasm and captivates her daily audience of students. Dinkins has always loved picture books. She used them in high school speech classes […]