The Jacobs Journal

Day 112/180

It was nice settling back into the routine of a full week, after vacation and all the snow. Today Mrs. Scott hosted the JMS Meeting, which unofficially kicked off our Read-a-thon season before the official launch on Friday. In addition to introducing the JMS Reading Challenge, Professor BlueBeard revealed the results of several middle school challenges that have taken place since the last meeting, including the Coin Fundraiser Challenge and the points each house earned during this year’s Staff vs. Student Basketball Game. With only a few months left in the school year, the question remains: which house will come out on top?

The Read-a-thon will officially kick off on Friday during the JES assembly hosted by Mrs. Rajan. This year’s theme, Ride the Wave of Reading, promises to be an exciting one with great prizes, fun stunts, creative challenges, and if all goes well, a visit from the infamous Reading Pirate. Ultimately, our goal is simple. We hope this year’s Read-a-thon helps spark a genuine love of reading in all of our students. Please do your best to support your child’s reading goals as we ride the wave together. And of course, if a little fundraising happens along the way, that would be great, too! The Read-a-thon remains our PTO’s largest fundraiser and helps support so many wonderful opportunities for our students throughout the year.

Just a friendly reminder that next Tuesday is a half day (12:40 dismissal) as teachers will be participating in professional development. Also, all Jacobs Has Talent!!! audition forms are due next Thursday, March 12.

-Mr. Shaw

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The Long Wait Is Over

Both the Middle and Elementary School Winter Concerts are now available for viewing at your convenience at HullTV.net. Click on either of the links to view the show of your choice at the time of your choosing:

https://hulltv.net/show/jes-winter-concert-2026/

https://hulltv.net/show/jms-winter-concert-2026/

Get Ready for Dress-Up Days!

These are exciting times at the Jacobs School! Our 23rd Annual PTO Read-a-thon starts tomorrow at 3pm, and runs through Sunday, March 15, at 8pm. Paper copies of the PTO's Family Letter, Pledge Sheet, and Reading Log have been (or will be) distributed to all students. You can click on the links below to print up new Reading Logs or Pledge Sheets, if needed. The letter and pledge sheet include a link/QR to create your child's very own fundraising page.

2026 Reading Log

2026 Read-A-Thon Dress-Up Days!

2026 Read-A-Thon Pledge Sheet

Our students LOVE being read to by guests -- especially during Read-A-Thon Week! Click on any of the below links to book your appearance:

Prek-3 Community Reader Sign Up Genius

Grade 4 Community Reader Sign Up Genius

Grade 5 Community Reader Sign Up Genius

MCAS season begins with 4th Grade and 5th Grade ELA Exams at the end of March. The Jacobs School will once again turn the MCAS into a celebration of our students' achievements, with parades, snacks, and fidget toys. Please click on the flyer link to find out how you can help.

Grades 3, 6, & 7

ELA: April 7 & 9
Math: May 12 & 14

Grade 4

ELA: March 24 & 26
Math: May 5 & 7

Grade 5

ELA: March 24 & 26
Math: May 5 & 7
STE: May 18 & 20

A Message from Our New Coordinator

Greetings, I'm Ms. Hyde and I've taken over the coordination of Jasper for the remaining few sessions. I'll be sending all participants an email soon with a summary of the remaining classes (and make-up dates) but I wanted to share a quick update for next week. There are no Jasper classes on Tuesday, March 10, due to the early release, and no Podcast club on March 12. If you have any questions please email me at ahyde@hullpublicschools.us.

Attention, Grades 4-7 students: It's time to get your act together!

Audition forms for our annual extravaganza, Jacobs Has Talent!!! are due on Thursday, March 12. Paper copies of the forms have been distributed to students in Grades 4-7, and can also be viewed and printed from this link:

Wednesday, March 11, 5-6 PM Jacobs Cafeteria

Do you and your child(ren) want to try some fun activities that will help build early literacy skills at home? If so, please join the Jacobs Interventionists on March 11, to learn and play some early literacy games as a family. These literacy games are designed for students in K-2 but all families are welcome to come!

ADDED BONUS: 60 Read-A-Thon minutes awarded to each participating student!

The following classes have library next week:

McMurdie, Rosado, Perniola, Hall, Wilson (Lees), Massari, Moore, and Shields

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.

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!

Mar 6 ─ Spirit Day!

Mar 6 ─ Read-A-Thon Kick-Off! Read-A-Thon begins at 3pm!

Mar 9 ─ Dress Like A Pirate!

Mar 9 ─ Parent-Teacher Conference Sign-Ups Open

Mar 9 & 23 ─ School Committee 6:30pm @ HHS

Mar 10 ─ Wear Tropical or Tie-Dye!

Mar 10 ─ Early Dismissal @ 12:40pm

Mar 11 ─ Pajama Day!

Mar 11 ─ Jacobs School Council 3:15pm

Mar 11 ─ Literacy Night With The Interventionists 5-6pm

Mar 11 ─ PTO Meeting 7pm @ Jacobs Library

Mar 12 ─ Dress Like A Favorite Book Character!

Mar 12 ─ Jacobs Has Talent!!! Audition Forms Due

Mar 13 ─ Hat and/or Sunglasses Day!

Mar 13 ─ End of Trimester 2

Mar 15 ─ Read-A-Thon ends at 8pm

Mar 18 ─ Report Cards posted/sent home

Mar 19 ─ Early Dismissal: K-7 @ 1:25pm; AM PK @ 11:10am; Full Day PK @ 12:45; no PM PK

Mar 19 ─ Parent-Teacher Conferences

Mar 20 ─ Read-A-Thon Wrap-Up Assembly!

March 2026 School Calendar

2025-2026 District Calendar (Revised for Snow Days)

2026-2027 District Calendar

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