School News 6/12/08

This Week at JGS...The Jackson Grammar School celebrated their annual Project Block this week. The students were thrilled to have community members including engineers, graphic artists, musicians, and environmental educators come and share their expertise. Each student (grades K-6) chose from six different, multidisciplinary, cross-grade offerings including bridge design, Asian art, piano and music reading, making movies on the computer, creating and writing about fairy houses, exploring aquatic animals and their adaptations as well as re-assembling a moose skeleton. Each mixed age group spent two full afternoons immersed in one of these projects. Parents, teachers, and community experts all contributed to a wonderful learning experience—thank you for your help!.
The last days of the school year are upon us—and next week is SPIRIT WEEK! Also, Field Day is Thursday, and will be preceded by a special All School Meeting to showcase Project Block. And PLEASE NOTE that Wednesday is Pizza Day instead of Thursday

Announcements and Upcoming JGS Events…
Conway AREA Humane Society Invites JGS Students, Parents and Teachers to an Open House Party on Saturday, June 14 from 11-3. The CAHS wants to thank Bartlett, Jackson, John Fuller, Freedom Elementary and Fryeburg Academy for raising more than $1000 during the Pennies for Pets Drive. The Open House will feature refreshments and lots of fun.

Spirit Week!!! Next week is our traditional spirit week. Each day is a different theme and opportunity for kids to dress creatively. Show your spirit!
Monday, June 16 PAJAMA DAY—Get comfortable (but appropriate, too).
Tuesday, June 17 CRAZY HAT DAY Wear your funniest, craziest hat!
Wed., June 18 HAWAIIAN DAY—get ready for summer as we celebrate with Hawaiian Pizza!
Thursday, June 19 SPORTS DAY—wear gear for your favorite sport, and be all set for Field Day.
Friday, June 20 OPPOSITE/BACKWARDS DAY—Put together a crazy combination!

Field Day is Thursday, June 19th. (Rain date the 20th). I have 4 volunteers for Thursday and certainly could use a few more. If you are available Friday, please let me know also. I have some events in which siblings would be welcome to participate so if you can even volunteer for a couple hours, please call me. Swimming - if you have a nonswimmer, please notify me at school on Friday or call 447-3120 by the 16th. I would like to have a general list for the lifeguard and also for myself in order to set up the pool groups. Your kids should have a bag with the following: sneakers, bathing suit, towel, sunscreen, lunch, snacks, plenty of water, and an extra shirt. We will leave school about 9:15am and depart from Glen Ellis Campground at 2:00pm. Sonya Porter

Monday, June 16 School Board Meeting 6 PM
...And Meet The Principal! Also on Monday, at 7 PM, the Jackson PTO will host a gathering with incoming Jackson Principal Gayle Dembowski.
Thursday, June 19—All-School Meeting at 8:35
Project Block Showcase! There will be a special all-school meeting at 8:35 prior to Field Day on the 19th offering students the opportunity to showcase their Project Block creations.
Thursday, June 19 Field Day. 9:30-2 PM at Glen Ellis Campground.
Tuesday, June 24 Last Day for Students—JGS Cookout. Activities get underway at 10:30, with the cookout starting shortly after 11. The 24th is a half-day with dismissal at noon. Afterwards the Wildcat Inn and Tavern invites all members of the Jackson Grammar School Community to a Make-Your-Own Ice Cream Party—featuring Ben and Jerry’s—Immediately Following the JGS Cookout on June 24th!