The Jacobs Journal

Day 104/180

Attached to this Journal you will find a letter from our Superintendent that includes a link to our School Report Card, provided annually by the state. When reviewing the report, you will see our school’s accountability percentile, which reflects how the Jacobs School is performing overall compared to other schools that administer the MCAS assessments within our cohort. The Jacobs is part of the largest cohort in the state, consisting of 1,216 schools. Our current rating of 69 places us in the top third of schools within this largest cohort, in what is widely recognized as the strongest state for education in the country. While we are proud of this achievement, our work continues. Our goal is to rise into the top quarter of schools by the end of this year. We firmly believe that with our talented staff, hardworking students, and supportive families, this is an attainable goal. This progress is a reflection of our collective effort and the strong partnership between home and school that continues to drive our success.

To that point, I was very pleased with our students' effort and engagement throughout this week, as it typically proves challenging with vacation on the horizon. To say I am grateful for the efforts of both our students and staff throughout this year would be a massive understatement. Their commitment to elevating their learning, growth, curiosity, and supporting one another continues to make the Jacobs School a special place each and every day. In celebration of everyone’s hard work, tomorrow we will end the school day with our 3rd Annual Staff vs. Student Basketball Game. Represented by our sixth and seventh graders and teacher volunteers, this tradition has quickly become a favorite. The series currently sits at a 1 to 1 tie, with students claiming last year’s victory. Who will take the lead this year? We will find out tomorrow.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support of the Jacobs community. I hope everyone enjoys a safe, restful, and enjoyable vacation week.

-Mr. Shaw

Feb 13 ─ JMS Student Meeting

Feb 13 ─ Staff v. JMS Students Basketball Game

Feb 16-20 ─ February Vacation

Feb 25 ─ Early Dismissal @ 11:55am

Mar 4 ─ Preschool Open House 10-11am

Mar 6 ─ Spirit Day!

Mar 6 ─ Read-A-Thon Kick-Off Assembly

Mar 9 ─ Dress Like A Pirate!

Mar 10 ─ Wear Tropical or Tie-Dye!

Mar 10 ─ Early Dismissal @ 12:40pm

Mar 11 ─ Pajama Day!

Mar 12 ─ Dress Like A Favorite Book Character!

Mar 13 ─ Hat and/or Sunglasses Day!

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

February 2026 Calendar

2025-2026 District Calendar (Revised for Snow Days)

2026-2027 District Calendar

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!

Last Friday was a crazy day at the Jacobs School! Besides our monthly JES Spirit Day/Assembly, we also had the 100th Day of School, NE Patriots Spirit Day AND a visit from the New England Free Jacks, the professional rugby team based in Quincy! Players, coaches and trainers presented to both JES and JMS assemblies, and spent the rest of the day working (and playing) with students in the gymnasium and in classrooms. If your children didn't already fill you in on the excitement, please ask them about the Free Jacks visit!

We have some photos from their visit here, and if your family wants to see the team in action, use this link to purchase discount tickets to games!

Just a friendly reminder:

Please be aware that we have multiple school vans dropping off and picking up preschoolers. With four preschool classes arriving and dismissing each day, our parking lot is very busy, and we want to ensure the safety of all children.

When picking up or dropping off students, please do not park in the fire lane (next to the sidewalk closest to the school), or in front of or between the school vans. Please also do not block the entrance or exit point of the bus lot. School staff must be able to safely unload and load students into the vans and properly secure them in seatbelts and car seats. In Massachusetts, it is unlawful to pass a school van or school bus when the lights are flashing.

Please share this information with anyone who may pick up your child at school, including babysitters, grandparents, or other family members. We ask everyone to be considerate of others waiting for parking spaces. We know families are busy and often in a hurry, and we thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation during arrival and dismissal.

Coming on Wednesday, April 15!

Get ready to rock! Details coming soon...

The week after vacation, the following classes have library:

Smith, Gomes, Hall, Mr. Martin, Donato, Gibbons, and Vittorini

Please Take A Short Survey on Expanding Summer Programs for Kids

The Hull Lifesaving Museum is planning to expand their summer programs with extended times and new opportunities. They are asking Jacobs families to help them plan by responding to a short survey regarding their Summer Kids' Programs: https://forms.gle/nMYcmSqSxPEm5eGd6

Preschool Registration for the 2026-2027 School Year is now open! We will be holding another open house on March 4 (Wednesday) from 10-11am, for families of children who will be 3 or 4 years old at the start of the next school year, and who are interested in attending the Hull Integrated Preschool. Parents and guardians can bring their children to meet the teachers, see the classrooms, and have their questions answered. Please email Amy Hyde at ahyde@hullpublicschools.us for additional information. Sign up for the open house here: Preschool Open House

If your child will be 5 years old on the first day of school 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!

TONIGHT! An Evening With A Spirit Medium (for the Class of 2026!)

Join the Cub Scouts!

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