The Jacobs Journal

This week brought an incredible mix of hands-on learning and enrichment across the Jacobs School. On Tuesday, our second graders transformed into young scientists during an in-school Mass Audubon field trip focused on weather and erosion. This experience directly supported essential science standards and brought their classroom learning to life.

On Wednesday, our fifth graders were treated to an energetic and highly engaging presentation from Top Secret Science, complete with demonstrations and hands-on experiments connected to the study of weather. This topic was chosen intentionally by our fifth-grade teachers after reviewing MCAS data and ongoing assessments indicating that students would benefit from reinforcement in this standard. Students were captivated, curious, and excited to share what they learned.

Meanwhile, our kindergarteners took a special trip to Hull High School for a sneak peek of the upcoming musical Once Upon a Mattress. Based on The Princess and the Pea, this performance aligns perfectly with the kindergarten CKLA curriculum and gave our students the experience of seeing a familiar story brought to life on stage. And the enrichment did not stop there! Our fourth graders visited the South Shore Art Center, where they met a local artist and created artwork inspired by his style. What a week!

As we shift into the holiday season, I want to share an update about our annual Winter Concert. Some families have been surprised to see the concert taking place in January rather than December. We started doing this last year, when the concert date was postponed out of necessity, and what we discovered was significant. We found that holding the performance after the holidays created more space for students and families during an otherwise busy time of year, resulting in a calmer and more enjoyable experience for all. This year, knowing the concert would be held later allowed students to focus on their performance at the Turkey Trot Pep Rally, which was truly elevated, before shifting to concert preparation. The extra prep time has boosted both confidence and quality for both events. We look forward to a wonderful celebration of music in January.

-Mr. Shaw

Dec 12, 13 & 14 ─ HHSTA presents "Once Upon A Mattress"

Dec 15 ─ School Committee 6:30pm @ HHS

Dec 17 ─ Grade 3: Museum of Illusions

Dec 17 ─ Jacobs School Council 3:15-4:15

Dec 18 ─ JMS Meeting

Dec 18 ─ Jacobs Theatre Program Presents "Dear Edwina, Jr."

Dec 19 ─ JES Assembly

Dec 22 ─ Grade 7: Holly Hill Farm

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

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 17 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!

Don't miss this spectacular musical production, performed by the Jacobs Drama Club!

*Poster Created by 6th Grader Leah Dibley!

The following classes have library next week:

McMurdie, Rosado, Perniola, Hall, Wilson, Massari, Campanini, and Shields

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

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.

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!

Jacobs Calendar December 2025

Jacobs Calendar January 2026

Online Breakfast & Lunch Menus

Printable Lunch Menu

Printable Breakfast Menu

District Calendar 2025-2026

RMK Curriculum Map through December 2025

Lillian M. Jacobs School

Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC)

Federation for Children with Special Needs December Calendar

HHSTA Presents "Once Upon A Mattress" THIS WEEKEND!

HHSTA Presents "Frozen Sing-Along" Movie Jan 7 @ 6pm

Join the Cub Scouts!

Holly Hill Farm Late Fall Programs

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

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