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Jackson Academy Head of School Palmer Kennedy announced Friday that Marcy McDonald of Jackson will lead the Lower School beginning June 1, 2023. McDonald will fill the role currently held by Head of Lower School Sarah Love, who retires at the end of this academic year.
The first grade had its annual Grinch Day Monday. The young students, dressed in their best Grinch and Christmas outfits,. started the day off with coloring and writing on a heart “What is love to you?”
Alpha and Omega buddies, dressed in their holiday pajamas, chatted about their Christmas break plans over milk and cookies. After their sweet treats, buddies moved into the PAC to watch “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.”
Lower School Chapel focused on being the Hands of Gratitude last week. Head of Lower School Sarah Love referred to Ephesians 1:6, “I never stop giving thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers.” Love also talked about how we can use our hands to thank people for all they have done.
JA student artists submitted their work to the 2022 Art Competition. Winners were recognized Sunday, October 16 in the Performing Arts Center. Fifty-four pieces of amazing talent, creativity, and imagination were submitted.
On Thursday during school, Jackson Academy kindergarten students received a unique pair of colorful, crazy socks. Once the students had the socks on, they were ready for an adventure.
What makes something news? How does a reporter collect the necessary information? And how does a reporter write a news story that encourages readers to pay attention and read?
The regular second grade reading curriculum at Jackson Academy has numerous stories that tie to character values, such as responsibility, friendship, and honesty. On Friday, the stories of Aesop’s Fables came to life as second graders portrayed the lion and the mouse, the shepherd boy and the wolf, the lazy grasshopper and the ant, the tortoise and the hare, and many other tales to an auditorium of parents and grandparents.
Last Thursday, fourth graders ventured to the fifth grade hallway to preview their upcoming entry into Middle School. They met their future fifth grade teachers here, visited future fifth grade classrooms, practiced switching classes, and heard testimonies from current fifth graders.
Last Thursday, 20 students traveled to Columbus, Mississippi, to represent Jackson Academy at the annual MSMS Math Competition. After meeting virtually last year, the students were glad to be able to compete in person this year.