The Jacobs Journal
October 22, 2026
Day 34/180
I love this time of year! Students have settled into their routines and expectations, teachers are in a rhythm and diving deeper into their curriculum, and yet the school year still feels fresh and exciting. There is a great energy throughout the Jacobs, and with so much happening in the weeks ahead, there is certainly plenty to look forward to!
In just a few short weeks, we will host one of our biggest school community events, the Turkey Trot! While this event certainly showcases our students' perseverance, school spirit, and athleticism, it has also grown into a wonderful opportunity to incorporate the arts across grades K through 7. In addition to students singing, our JMS Band will be performing as well. Bringing all of these pieces together takes a tremendous amount of coordination, planning, and practice, much of which is already underway.
I mention this because I want to give families a little insight into a scheduling decision we have made regarding our Winter Concert. The preparation required for the Turkey Trot, particularly in our music classes, naturally takes time away from rehearsals that would otherwise be dedicated to a concert during the holiday season. After consulting with our music department, we have decided to move forward with this year's Winter Concert in late January. This adjustment will give our students and teachers the time they need to prepare for both events and put their best foot forward. And, with a little luck, Mother Nature will cooperate and we will avoid another Snowmageddon! We are confident this schedule will provide the best experience for our students and families while allowing both events to receive the attention they deserve.
Of course, before we get too far ahead of ourselves, Halloween is right around the corner! Next Friday, October 30, students in grades PreK through 7 are welcome to wear their Halloween costumes to school. We always enjoy seeing the creativity and excitement that comes with this day, but we also want to ensure that costumes are appropriate for the school setting and allow students to participate safely in their regular school activities. Please take a moment to review our Halloween costume expectations.
As always, thank you for your continued partnership and support. There is a lot happening aboard the Pirate Ship, and we look forward to sharing these experiences with our students and families in the weeks ahead!
-Mr. Shaw
Our middle school students are selling cookie dough and cupcakes to help raise money for two potential music field trips this year! If you are interested in purchasing some delicious treats from Guilty Bakery, our 6th and 7th grade students are taking orders until Monday, November 2! Orders will be delivered on Friday, November 20, in time for Thanksgiving! Click on the photo to the right for more details. If you aren't able to get in touch with one of our young sales associates, please contact Mr. St. George at astgeorge@hullpublicschools.us. Thank you!
Picture Retake Day: 10/23/26
Picture Retake Day Price List
In collaboration with the Hull Board of Health, the influenza vaccine is now available to the students/staff/siblings/parents/guardians at the Jacobs School.
If you would like your child to receive the vaccine at school, please complete the online registration by going to the following link or accessing through the QR code.
https://home.color.com/vaccine/walk-up/hull/jacobs-elementary-school
Once the online registration is complete, Nurse Yakubian will call the parent/guardian to set a date and time for the student to receive the flu vaccine in her office. Please do not hesitate to email Mrs. Yakubian at ryakubian@hullpublicschools.us with any questions or concerns.
We'll Put Them On The Big Screen At The Next Assembly!
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 next Spirit Day assembly! Kids love seeing themselves and their friends on the big screen!
Fri, Oct 23 ─ Picture Retake Day
Weds, Oct 28 ─ Early Dismissal 11:55am
Weds, Oct 28 ─ Grade 7 Graduation Celebration Meeting 7pm at MMS Cafeteria
Fri, Oct 30 ─ JES Halloween Dance 5-6:30pm
Fri, Oct 30 ─ JMS Halloween Dance 7-8:30pm
Fri, Oct 30 ─ Pick up PTO Patch Hoodies 5-7:30pm at Jacobs cafeteria doors
Tues, Nov 3 ─ Professional Development Day ─ No School for students
Weds, Nov 11 ─ Veterans' Day ─ No School
Weds, Nov 18 ─ Early Dismissal 11:55am
Weds, Nov 25 ─ Turkey Trot!
Weds Nov 25 ─ Early Dismissal 11:25am
Thurs, Nov 26-Fri, Nov 27 ─ Thanksgiving break ─ No School
