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[slideshow_deploy id=’9918′] Occupational Therapist Jenn Sivak of Methodist Rehabilitation Center brought Puma to visit the Lower School. Puma is a trained Facility dog that works with patients at Methodist. Dogs like Puma are raised by volunteers, then complete a six to nine month training with Canine Companion instructors. Ms. Sivak explained how Puma helps patients […]
Superkids Reading Meets Kids Where They Are and Helps Them Reach Their Potential Superkids characters Oswald, Tac, and Doc did not get picked for the Superkids Suns ball team. After being sad and mad, they chose to cheer for their team anyway, and they helped their team win. Besides the lesson about attitude and good […]
Prekindergarten and Kindergarten students enjoyed a visit to a transformed music room this week where they enjoyed tea parties. The students have been reading the Peter Rabbit stories and delighted in seeing scenes from the book. Beatrix Potter Photo Album
Jackson Academy alumnus Brad Nesbit returned to campus to speak to a fourth grade class about the dangers of smoking through the Tar Wars program. Tar Wars is a tobacco free education program designed to teach students about the long term consequences of tobacco use.
[slideshow_deploy id=’7072′] After reading the book Charlotte’s Web, third grade students invited their parents to a picnic with a County Fair theme from the story. The families met in the Activities Building and enjoyed lunch. During the morning, students participated in some old fashioned style of relay events including wheelbarrow and potato sack races.
[slideshow_deploy id=’6844′] From Elvis to Einstein, our third grade students came up with amazing costumes and props for Biography Day. Each student reads about a famous person, then dresses in an outfit depicting their subject. They parade throughout the Lower School so the other students can join in on the fun.
The last Simulation Saturday planned for the 2014-15 school year at Jackson Academy is April 11. Students with gifted aptitudes from JA and other schools have the opportunity to delve into the world of creation and explore new ways of thinking, maximizing the application of knowledge. Place: Jackson Academy Cafeteria Time: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Cost: $75 per Saturday […]
Fran Fioretti, Lower School First Grade Teacher For more details regarding 16WAPT’s Outstanding Teacher of the Week Award see below: Raider students, parents, alumni, and friends: Here’s an opportunity to nominate one of the teachers who has made an impact in your life or the life of your child for the Outstanding Teacher award. Each […]
The Lower School and Preschool students raised $3,200 for CARA this semester through the sale of spirit ribbons during football season. Thank you to all of our students who supported our JA Raiders and CARA by purchasing spirit ribbons!
JA’s Little Dribblers performed at halftime of the varsity girls’ basketball game December 12. The Little Dribblers develop ball handling skills and hand-eye coordination through this activity offered during P.E., and they perform several times each basketball season. Many of the Little Dribblers continue their interest in basketball, going on to become JA varsity athletes. […]