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Grade 2,5 and 8 families are the ONLY ones who will see the Annual School Change Residency Verification. That is the ONLY residency that needs to be completed by those grades. ALL other families should complete the Annual Residency Affirmation statement.

ALL families should complete the Student Information, Health Information, and Transportation Request forms IN ADDITION to the residency requirement.

Please contact the Office Professionals at your student's school with any questions.

Forms will close on June 1.

Jack Jackter Intermediate School fifth graders recently stepped back in time during an exciting field trip to the Nathan Hale Homestead in Coventry, Connecticut. The visit gave students a hands-on look at colonial life and the American Revolution while learning about the legacy of Nathan Hale, the famous schoolteacher-turned-spy who patriotically served his country during the Revolutionary War.

Throughout the day, students explored what life was like on a colonial farm and discovered the important role spies played throughout history during the American Revolution.

Students also experienced many everyday tasks from the 18th century. They learned how to wash clothes in a basin and with a washboard, practiced writing with a quill and ink, and extracted corn kernels from the cob, just as colonial families once did. In addition, students marched to the commands of an officer, gaining a better understanding of military life during the Revolutionary era.

The field trip provided an engaging and memorable way for students to connect classroom learning with history through hands-on experiences and interactive demonstrations.

Kim Hebb, our Service Day Coordinator, along with Stacy Ewings, had the opportunity to deliver the “blessing bags” created for Colchester’s homebound seniors to the Senior Center. Patty partnered with our team to identify the specific needs of our residents, and the JJIS community came together to thoughtfully assemble each bag. To add a special touch, students also created cheerful magnets to help spread a little extra sunshine to our senior friends.

The Grade 3 Scientists were at it again during their HotSpot this week, where they had an exciting, hands-on experience as they created the popular “Elephant Toothpaste” experiment. Students explored chemical reactions by combining ingredients that quickly produced a colorful, foamy eruption resembling giant toothpaste fit for an elephant.

During the activity, students learned about the science behind the reaction. The experiment sparked curiosity, excitement, and plenty of smiles as students observed science in action right before their eyes.