The Jacobs Journal

Last year, our staff, led by District Curriculum Director Christine Cappadona, conducted a comprehensive review of our math curriculum and instructional practices. Through this process, we identified several opportunities to make adjustments, many of which were implemented at the start of this school year. In addition, staff participated in math-focused professional development before students even walked through the doors in September. That work will continue on Tuesday as our teachers collaborate with math consultant Alison Mello to further refine their instructional practices and explore strategies that can have a meaningful impact on student learning.

One thing I have learned over the years is that improvement does not always require sweeping changes. Sometimes, it is the small, intentional adjustments made consistently over time that produce the greatest results. Our teachers have demonstrated a tremendous commitment to continually improving their craft, and I am confident that the work taking place behind the scenes will translate into meaningful growth for our students.

We have plenty to celebrate at the Jacobs, but what excites me most is knowing that our best work may still be ahead of us. Thank you, as always, for your continued partnership and support as we work together to make an already strong school even stronger!

-Mr. Shaw

Intramural Sports will be running our first 6 week session from the weeks of October 19th to December 8th. Courses are offered on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, from 3:00-4:00.

Click HERE to view offerings and register.

Please email Mr. Brendan Fitzgerald at bfitzgerald@hullpublicschools.us with any questions.

presented by SEPAC and the International Dyslexia Association

October 22, 2026 at Hull High School, 5:30-7:30pm

If you missed School Picture Day, or were not pleased with the photos, Picture Retake Day is for you! Click on the links below for more information.

In collaboration with the Hull Board of Health, the influenza vaccine will be available to the students/staff/siblings/parents/guardians at Jacobs School beginning on October 19.

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.

Hull PTO is sponsoring the JES (K-5) dance on Friday, Oct. 30, from 5:00-6:30pm. The JMS (6 & 7) Dance, sponsored by Grade 6 Nature's Classroom Committee, will follow from 7:00-8:30pm. Volunteers and Donations are requested for both dances. Please click on the links below to see how you can help.

• JES Dance Volunteers and/or Donations
• JMS Dance Volunteers and/or Donations

One of the key points of the new strategic plan for the Hull Public Schools is focused on “Engagement and Partnerships”. The Strategic Objective for this key point states: Foster strong relationships among schools, families, and the community through clear communication, meaningful engagement, and collaborative partnerships that support the success of every student.

Every fall, we host an open house in each of our 3 “schools”. At the Jacobs School, we held an open house for the middle level grades (6 & 7) on a different night than the elementary school grades (PK-5). We believe this fall tradition is a meaningful way the schools engage with the families and caregivers of our students.

As we work to implement our strategic plan, we intend to send short surveys to collect feedback from our families and caregivers. We are curious to know if our efforts are meaningful and have a positive impact on the success of each child. Here is a LINK to a short survey on the fall open house held at each school. Thanks for taking a few moments to provide us with your thoughts and feedback. Even if you did not attend, there is also an opportunity for feedback through the survey.

Community. Confidence. Curiosity.

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Q: Why did Dracula go to the library?

A: He wanted to sink his teeth into a good book.

Next week McMurdie, Perniola, Keffer, Donato, Wilson, Gibbons, and Jones have library. Please bring your books back!

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

Fri, Oct 30 ─ JMS & JES Halloween Dances

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

Picture Retake Day 10/23/26

Picture Retake Day Price List

Hull Park & Rec's The Nutcracker Workshop Starts Monday!

Fall Fest 10/24/26

Youth Basketball Registration is Open!

Join the Girl Scouts!

Join the Cub Scouts!

Calendars & Menus

October 2026 Jacobs Calendar

Online Breakfast & Lunch Menus

2026-2027 Hull Public Schools District Calendar

South Shore Backpackers: Food Access on Weekends & School Breaks

Lillian M. Jacobs School

Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC)

5th-7th Grade Unified Arts Rotating Schedule

Title I Report Card Annual Letter 2026

Lillian M. Jacobs School Student-Parent Handbook 2026-2027

HPS Electronic Device Policy

Federation for Children with Special Needs Events Calendar

Dyslexia 101: Building Awareness & Inclusive Learning presented by the International Dyslexia Association, October 22, 2026 at Hull High School, 5:30-7:30pm.

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 You pay the same prices, but PTO gets a cut!

Don't Lose Stuff With Oliver's Labels

Jacobs Photo Gallery Archives 2025-2026