The Jacobs Journal

Yesterday, all MCAS result letters were sent home to families. Although we value the data that MCAS provides, and use it to elevate our teaching practices and areas for improvement, we also recognize it is just one data point and does not define a student or their overall knowledge. We are incredibly proud of our students’ efforts and growth last year and look forward to seeing continued progress this year.

This week was another busy one at the Jacobs. Our 4th and 5th grade students spent time in the garden harvesting and planting, while our kindergarten students enjoyed the day today at Sauchuk Farms. We also welcomed Captain Ahlquist and other members of the Hull Fire Department for Fire Safety Presentations in grades PreK–5. Sessions covered practical, at-home safety topics such as smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, home escape plans, how to call 911, ice safety, and lithium-ion battery awareness. A highlight for our preschoolers was the chance to climb aboard the fire truck.

Captain Ahlquist also kicked off our annual Fire Safety Poster Contest, where one winner from each grade (prek-5) will earn the chance to ride the fire truck to school. Posters should focus on fire safety, with an option to include a lithium-ion battery safety message. All entries are due at the school (not the fire station) by Wednesday, October 15, and should include the student’s name, grade, and homeroom on the back. A big thank-you to Captain Ahlquist and the Hull Fire Department for their continued partnership in helping our Pirates stay safe both at school and at home.

Tomorrow, our middle school students will gather for their second JMS Meeting of the year, where the next House Challenge will be introduced, points will be awarded, and monthly updates shared. We may even see the return of Professor Bluebeard! JMS students are encouraged to wear their House colors!

-Mr. Shaw

Oct 10 ─ JMS Spirit Day & Student Meeting

Oct 13 ─ Indigenous People's Day, no school

Oct 20 ─ School Committee 6:30pm @ HHS Exhibition Rm

Oct 24 ─ Picture Retake Day

Oct 24 ─ JES Halloween Dance (K-5th) 5-6:30pm in cafeteria

Oct 24 ─ JMS Halloween Dance (6th & 7th) 7-8:30 in cafeteria

Oct 29 ─ 11:55 Dismissal

Get ready to have some fun sharing your favorite hobby with our students, because JASPER begins soon! Instructors wanted!

Mr. Fitz is pleased to announce the first session of Run Club begins next week, on Thursday 10/16. The club is open to students in grades 4 thru 7. Basketball starts the following week, on Monday 10/20, and is open to students in grades 5 thru 7. Both sessions will last 6 weeks. Sign up for either activity at this link: https://forms.gle/XqhJygWoVLL9aok26

The Buttonwood Book Fair is returning to the Jacobs School the week of October 21-24. Parents are welcome to shop with their kids, and volunteers are welcome to help Mrs. Irby with this big event! Please contact Mrs. Irby at dirby@hullpublicschools.us if you have any questions, or if you are able to help out. The schedule is below.

In collaboration with the Hull Board of Health, the influenza vaccine will be available to the students/staff/siblings/parents/guardians at Jacobs School beginning on October 20, 2025.

If you would like your child to receive the vaccine at school, please complete the online registration by clicking on the following link https://home.color.com/vaccine/walk-up/hull/jacobs-elementary-school or by using the QR code to the right. Once you complete the online registration, the nurse will call parent/guardian to set a date and time to call student to the nurse's office and give them the flu vaccine.

The Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) for the injection influenza vaccine is in this document.

Please do not hesitate to call or email with any questions or concerns.

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Sign up for JES (K-5) Halloween Dance here: https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/1223375342059/false#/invitation

Sign up for the JMS (6 & 7) Halloween Dance here:

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Now through October 15, you can order delicious pies & pastries that will arrive in time for Thanksgiving. This is a great way to support the Hull PTO in its mission to support our students and staff with activities, events, and field trips throughout the school year.

Order treats online here:

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Set up your own page to collect orders from family & friends here:

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Send RAD Photos of your Pirates having fun in their Core Value T-Shirts or School Colors to lrajan@hullpublicschools.us and we'll add them to the slide show at our monthly assembly! Kids loving seeing themselves and their friends on the big screen!

Jacobs Calendar October 2025

Online Breakfast & Lunch Menus

Printable Lunch Menu

Printable Breakfast Menu

District Calendar 2025-2026

Book Signing with former HHS Art Teacher Amanda Davis Oct.16 NEW!

Hull Pride/PFLAG LGBTQ+ Identity, Expression & Transgender 101 Oct. 16 NEW!

HUYS Registration

Lillian M. Jacobs School

Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC)

Influenza Vaccine Information Sheet