The Jacobs Journal
December 18, 2025
A Note from the Principal
Day 76/180
This morning, our JMS students gathered for their Middle School Meeting, where they learned the results of the Cookie Dough fundraiser held in preparation for their upcoming performance at the Providence Bruins game and the band competition this spring. Students were also given a small hint about what this year’s Jacobs Express STEAM Challenge will involve. While details are still under wraps, I can share that it is shaping up to be an exciting and engaging experience for students.
Tonight is the big night, as the cast of Dear Edwina Jr. takes the stage at 6:30. Cash or check will be accepted at the door. Families will also have the opportunity to enjoy the performance on Pirate TV (on Comcast Channel 22 and Verizon Channel 34) on Tuesday, December 23, at 3, 7, and 11 in both the morning and evening. The show will also be available on hulltv.net Video on Demand by searching the title of the play, no later than December 23. Tomorrow morning, our elementary students will be treated to a special matinee performance as well.
The fun continues on Tuesday with our annual Jacobs Express, a day full of activities and celebration for students. As a reminder, Tuesday is an early dismissal day and lunch will not be served. With so many exciting moments packed into the next few days, we are looking forward to closing out this stretch of school together on a high note. I hope to see many of you tonight at the show.
-Mr. Shaw
Mark Your Calendar!
Dec 18 ─ "Dear Edwina, Jr." 6:30 - TONIGHT!!!
Dec 19 ─ JES Assembly
Dec 23 ─ Jacobs Express Day
December 23 ─ Early Dismissal: K-7 @ 11:25, AM & Full-Day PreK @ 11:00, NO PM PreK, NO lunch served, NO after school childcare
Dec 24-Jan 4 ─ Winter Break
Jan 5, 2026 ─ Back to School!
Jan 19 ─ MLK Day, No School
Jan 20 ─ Staff Professional Development, No School
Jan 27 ─ JES Concerts: PK, K, 1 & 2 @ 9:00am; PK, 3, 4 & 5 @ 1:30pm
Jan 28 ─ 11:55am Dismissal
Jan 29 ─ JMS Concert 6:30pm
Volunteers Needed for Jacobs Express on December 23!
Jacobs Express Coordinators Kim Panetta, Jill Mansfield-Jollin, and Deborah Irby are actively seeking volunteers to help with this year's extravaganza! Please click on the link below to sign up for one of the many available volunteer slots:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F44A5A922ABFFCE9-61017423-jacobs
To keep our students safe, all volunteers must have a CORI form on file to participate in school activities. Please submit a completed CORI form by December 19 if you need it in time for Jacobs Express. Click here to download a form, or fill one out at the school office. Don't forget to bring an official ID when you submit the form!
"Dear Edwina, Jr." Tonight Only!
TONIGHT AT 6:30!!!! Thursday, December 18
Don't miss this spectacular musical production, performed by the Jacobs Drama Club!
*Poster Created by 6th Grader Leah Dibley!
Shop With/For Gift Cards & Support PTO
You can purchase gift cards from dozens of retailers through the Hull PTO this season, and year-round! The cards are available for purchase at regular price, with a small portion of the proceeds going to the PTO. They can be used as gifts, or for your own shopping needs. Click here for more information
Federation for Children with Special Needs December Events
Our district is a member of MassPAC at the Federation for Children with Special Needs. Under the membership, families and educators have access to weekly rights workshops as listed on the attached December calendar. You can register for more than one!
Please use this link to register for each workshop you want to attend: https://fcsn.org/events/. A Zoom link will be sent via email prior to the workshop.
This Week at the Lost & Found!
Send Us Your RAD Photos!
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!
Links! Links! Links!
Events & Activities
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!