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The Jacobs Journal

May 21, 2026

The Jacobs Journal May 21, 2026
The JacobsJournalMay 21, 2026

A Note from the Principal A Note from the Principal

Day 161/180

This is an incredibly busy and exciting time of year at the Jacobs School. To start, tonight is the much anticipated production of James and the Giant Peach Jr. I have never seen a set quite like the one created for this musical here at the Jacobs. A huge thank you goes out to Matt Tanner, shop teacher at Hull High School, along with his students, for building such an incredible set for our performers. If you cannot make it tonight, no fear. There will be a second evening performance tomorrow night as well.
The fun does not stop there. This Wednesday is our annual Art Show from 4-6pm, featuring not only incredible student artwork, but also an exciting STEAM component and, of course, ice cream courtesy of Lucky Lemons. It is always one of the most enjoyable nights of the year and a wonderful celebration of student creativity.
But wait, that is not all. Next Thursday evening is our annual JMS Spring Concert at 6:30. This performance is sure to knock your socks off and will also serve as an important tune up for the middle school band as they prepare for their performance at the Trills & Thrills Music Festival in early June.
Last but certainly not least, our annual Bike to School Day is planned for next Friday. More information will be shared soon, but we are looking forward to another fun community event.
I will save the rest of the exciting events for next week, as the final stretch of the school year is absolutely packed with memorable experiences for our students. I hope to see many of you tonight at the big show!

-Mr. Shaw

DARE Camp Applications Due! DARE Camp Applications Due!

Completed DARE Camp applications must be returned to the office no later than tomorrow, May 22. Just five slots remain!

Jacobs Drama Club Presents... James and the Giant Peach, Jr. Jacobs Drama Club Presents... James and the Giant Peach, Jr.

TONIGHT AND TOMORROW NIGHT! TONIGHT AND TOMORROW NIGHT!

The Latest Spectacular Production!

James & the Giant Peach JR May 21 & 22 @ 6:30pm
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Art/STEAM Show & PTO Ice Cream Social on Wednesday! Art/STEAM Show & PTO Ice Cream Social on Wednesday!

Volunteers Still Needed! PTO to Raffle "Teacher Experiences"!

This Wednesday is one of the Jacobs School's BIGGEST events: The Art/STEAM Show & PTO Ice Cream Social! Volunteers are still needed for this event. If you are able to help please click on the sign-up link provided below.

This year the PTO is offering amazing raffles, with prizes that are experiences or activities, rather than objects! Here is a quick list, but even more prize-experiences will be listed at the PTO Raffle Table in the cafeteria at the big event:


    • 20 minutes of skateboarding with Mr. Shaw (bring 1 friend)
    • Assistant P.E. teacher to Mrs. DelGallo for half-a-day
    • Extra gym class for your classroom with Mr. Fitz, and winner creates the game to be played during class
    • Glam session with Mrs. Scott (bring 2 friends)
    • Extra recess
    • Lead morning announcements
    • Pancake party with Mrs. Scott (bring 2 friends)


Raffle tickets will be $1 for one ticket, $5 for 6 tickets, and $10 for 12 tickets. You must be present to win.

Volunteers Needed:

Help! Please click on this link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F44A5A922ABFFCE9-63762336-copy#/

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Bike to School Day: Friday, May 29! Bike to School Day: Friday, May 29!

It's healthy and it's fun! Our annual Bike to School Day will be held on Friday, May 29. Click on any of the links below for more information, to print a permission slip, or to volunteer to help.

Bike to School Day: May 29, 2026
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K-3 Bike to School Permission Slip
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K-3 Bike To School Permission Slip

Click Here to Volunteer!
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Volunteers Needed!

4-7 Bike to School Permission Slip
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4-7 Bike To School Permission Slip

The Library Nook The Library Nook

Please Return Your Library Books!

The library will be closing for the year tomorrow, May 22. Mrs. Irby is currently accepting book returns and issuing fines for lost books. Please look around your home for any library books that should be returned.

Kindergarten & Preschool Registration Time! Kindergarten & Preschool Registration Time!

Preschool Registration for the 2026-2027 School Year is now open! If you have a child who will be 3 or 4 years old at the start of the next school year, it's time to register for preschool! Please email Amy Hyde at ahyde@hullpublicschools.us for additional information.

If your child will be 5 years old by September 1 and is not already a student at the Jacobs Preschool, it's time to register for kindergarten! Please go to our website to start the registration process, or contact Katy Rae Abatuno at kabatuno@hullpublicschools.us for more information. Eligible students already enrolled in Hull Integrated Preschool at the Jacobs School will automatically advance to kindergarten ─ no re-registration is needed.

Send Us Your RAD Photos! Send Us Your RAD Photos!

Monthly Slide Show!
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We'll Put Them On The Big Screen!

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 love seeing themselves and their friends on the big screen!

Professionally RAD!
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Mark Your Calendar! Mark Your Calendar!

May 21 & 22 ─ James & The Giant Peach, Jr. Jacobs Drama Club Production 6:30pm

May 22 ─ Kindergarten to Hull Public Library

May 25 ─ Memorial Day, No School

May 27 ─ 11:55 Dismissal

May 27 ─ Art/STEAM Show & Ice Cream Social 4-6pm

May 28 ─ 7th Grade to Boda Borg Boston

May 28 ─ JMS Spring Concert 6:30pm

May 29 ─ Bike to School Day!

June 1 ─ JES Spring Concert Rehearsal (students & staff only)

June 2 ─ JES Spring Concert: Fullday & AM PK, K, 1 & 2 @ 9:00am; PM PK , 3, 4 & 5 @ 1:30pm

June 3 ─ Kindergarten Screening

June 5 ─ JMS Band Trip to Trills & Thrills Music Festival

June 5 ─ Spirit Day - No Assembly

June 6 ─ HHS Graduation

June 8-10 ─ 6th Grade to Nature's Classroom

June 8 ─ Kindergarten to Coast Guard Station

June 8 ─ 5th Grade to Boston

June 10 ─ Preschool Screening

June 11 ─ Kindergarten Community Field Trip

June 11 ─ JMS Field Day

June 12 ─ Last Day of Preschool!

June 12 ─ Preschool Graduation 1:45

June 12 ─ JMS House Cup Championship

June 15 ─ 4th Grade to Franklin Park Zoo

June 16 ─ Kindergarten Teddy Bear Picnic 10:30

June 16 ─ 7th Grade Step-Up Day

June 17 ─ 7th Grade Graduation

June 17 ─ JES Field Day

June 18 ─ JES Assembly

June 18 ─ JES Step-Up Day

June 18 ─ JMS Sorting Parrot (House Assignment)

June 18 ─ School's Out! 11:25 Dismissal

June 19 ─ SUMMER!!!!!

May Calendar
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May 2026 Jacobs Calendar

Revised District Calendar
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2025-2026 District Calendar (Revised for Snow Days)

2026-2027 District Calendar
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2026-2027 District Calendar

Links! Links! Links! Links! Links! Links!

Extended Until June 19!
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Events & Activities

Boosters Electronic Recycling May 30 NEW!

PTO Riding for Dollars at the Carousel Extended to June 19!

Calm at The Carousel Wednesdays this summer!

PTO Color Run June 27

Hull Lifesaving Museum Summer Adventure Program

Learn to Sail at Hull Yacht Club!

Boston Harbor Islands National Park Junior Ranger Program

Calendars & Menus

Jacobs Calendar May 2026

Online Breakfast & Lunch Menus (for updates, and nutritional & allergen information)

School Links

Lillian M. Jacobs School

Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC)

Title I Report Card Annual Letter 2026

Winter Concerts on HullTV

Jacobs Elementary School 2026 Winter Concert

Jacobs Middle School 2026 Winter Concert

Other Stuff

CORI Form -- (Required to participate in school activities, field trips, etc.) Submit completed forms at the school office. Don't forget to bring your ID!

Hull PTO Gift Card Program

Jacobs Photo Galleries 2025-2026 Jacobs Photo Galleries 2025-2026

RECESS!!!
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RECESS!!!! May 2026

Career Day 5/1/26

Comfort Dogs 5/7/26

Jacobs Has Talent!!! 4/15/26

Playful Engineers 3/31/26

7th Grade Science Fair 3/26 & 3/27

Read-A-Thon Wrap-Up Assembly 3/20/26

Read-A-Thon & Dress-Up Days, March 2026

Grade 5 Visits South Shore Art Center 3/4/26

3rd Annual Staff v. JMS Student Basketball Game 2/13/26

NE Free Jacks Visit Jacobs!

100th + PATS + Free Jacks + Spirit Day 2/6/25

JES Winter Concert 2/5/26

Global School Play Day 2/4/26

JMS Winter Concert 1/29/26

Royal Tea Party 1/29/26

Jacobs Express/JMS STEAM Challenge 12/23/25

Jacobs Drama Club's Dear Edwina JR 12/18/25

5th Grade Watershed Program 11/21/25

1st Grade Balloon Parade!

Pep Rally & Turkey Trot 2025!

1st Grade Book-O-Lanterns 2025

Jacobs Halloween 2025

Preschoolers on the Firetruck!

Jacobs Garden - Summer 2025

Katy Rae Abatuno
kabatuno@hullpublicschools.us
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