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BACK TO SCHOOL SUMMER RAIDER 2016–17
J A C K S O N A C A D E M Y
2016–17 Summer Raider 2
SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR
AUGUST
4-10 Thurs.–Wed. Teachers’ Orientation (Work Week)8 Mon. New Parents & Students Reception – Lower School-9:00 a.m.,
Middle School-11:00 a.m. 9 Tues. First Grade Parent Meeting – 8:30 a.m.9 Tues. Preschool Parents Visit: K3-10:30 a.m., PK-9:30 a.m., K-11:30 a.m.9 Tues. Parent Fair Preschool Gym – Activities Sign Up, 9:30-11:30 a.m.9 Tues. Welcome Back Visit for Students & Parents – Lower
School-1:00-2:30 p.m.9 Tues. Welcome Back Visit for Students & Parents – Middle School
Grades 5-8-2:30-3:30 p.m.9 Tues. New Parents & Students Reception- Upper School -5:00-6:00 p.m.10 Wed. First Day of School for Upper School (8:30 – 11:45 a.m.)10 Wed. Preschool Tea Party: K3-10:30 a.m., PK-9:30 a.m., K-11:30 a.m.11 Thurs. First Full Day of School – Grades 7-12 (8:15 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)11 Thurs. First Full Day of School – Grades 1-6 (8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) After School for K3 -8th Grades (3:00 - 5:45 p.m.)11 Thurs. Preschool First Full Day of School 8:30 a.m. – 1:45 a.m., Full
Day PK & K – 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Lunch Bunch 11:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m., & After School 3:00-5:45 p.m.
13 Sat. A Blue & White Night, 7:00-10:00 p.m., The South16 Tues. 16th Annual All Sports Night – 6:00 p.m.22 Mon. JA, Inc. - Corporate Meeting – 6:00 p.m.23 Tues. Lower School Back to School Night: Grades 1-2 - 5:30 p.m.,
Grade 3 – 6:00 p.m., Grade 4 – 6:30 p.m.29 Mon. Upper School Back to School Night – 6:00-7:00 p.m.29 Mon. Middle School Back to School Night – Grade 7 – 5:15 p.m.,
Grade 8 - 6:15 p.m.30 Tues. Middle School Back to School Night in PAC: Grade 5 - 5:15
p.m., Grade 6 - 6:15 p.m.
SEPTEMBER
5 Mon. Labor Day Holiday (no school or After School)6 Tues. Staff Development Day (no school or After School)13 Tues. Preschool Back to School Night – 6:00 p.m.14 Wed. College Fair at JA – 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.
OCTOBER
7 Fri. Homecoming 10 Mon. Fall Holiday (no school, After School 7:30 a.m.-5:45 p.m.)14 Fri. First Term Ends18 Tues. JA Carnival (After School closes at 4:30 p.m.)19 Wed. PSAT – 9th, 10th, & 11th grades24 Mon. Preschool, Lower, & Middle School (Grades 5 & 6) Parent
Conferences (no school or After School)
NOVEMBER
7-10 Mon.–Thurs. ERB Testing for Grades 2-79 Wed. Staff Development Early Dismissal- Preschool dismissal 11:30
a.m., Full Day PK, K & Grades 1-12 dismissal 12:00 p.m. (After School, Grades K3-6: 12:00 - 5:45 p.m.)
21-25 Mon.–Fri. Thanksgiving Holidays (no school)-After School on Mon-day-Wednesday 7:30 a.m.-5:45 p.m.
No After School on Thursday or Friday 29 Tues. PK & K Christmas Open House for Prospective New Students
5:00-6:30 p.m.
DECEMBER
19-21 Mon.–Wed. Middle (Grades 7 & 8) & Upper School Exams20-21 Tues–Wed. Christmas Holidays dismissal: Preschool – 11:45 a.m., Full
Day PK & K – 12:15 p.m.; Lower School & Grades 5 & 6 – 12:15 p.m.; Christmas After School schedule: 7:30 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.; EXCEPT No After School Dec. 23-Dec. 26, Dec. 30 - Jan. 2
JANUARY
5 Thurs. Students Report Back to School16 Mon. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (no school or After School)
FEBRUARY
1 Mon. Priority Re-enrollment Deadline20 Mon. Winter Holiday (no school, After School 7:30 a.m.-5:45 p.m.)21 Tues. No School – Professional Development- (No After School)24 Fri. First Grade Grandparents’ Day
MARCH
6 Mon. Features Pageant – 7:00 p.m.8 Wed. Third Term Ends9 Thurs. No School - Staff Development & MAIS District Meeting – (No
After School)10 - 17 Fri.–Fri. Spring Break (no school, After School 7:30 a.m.-5:45 p.m.)21 Tues. Cum Laude Society Induction – 9:45 a.m.31 Fri. Prom28 Tues. K3 Open House for 2017-2018 K3 Students 4:30-6:00 p.m.
APRIL
14-17 Fri.–Mon. Easter Holiday-no school (No After School on Friday; After School 7:30 a.m.-5:45 p.m. on Monday)
21 Fri. Lower School Field Day, Grades 1-6 dismissed at 12:15 p.m. (After School 12:15 p.m.-5:45 p.m.)
28 Fri. Upper School Awards Day – 9:45 a.m.
MAY
15 Mon. Middle School Awards Day – 9:45 a.m.19 Fri. Senior Graduation, CUMC 7:00 p.m.22-24 Mon.–Wed. Middle (Grades 7 & 8) & Upper School Exams22-23 Mon.–Tues. Preschool dismissal 11:45 a.m., Full Day PK & K dismissal
12:15 p.m., Lower School & Grades 5 & 6 dismissal 12:15 p.m., After School until 5:45 p.m.
24-25 Wed–Thurs. Faculty & Staff Work/Completion Days24-26 Wed.–Fri. No After School30 Tues. After School Summer Program Begins 7:30 a.m. – 5:45 p.m.
SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR
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PRESCHOOL
Fall Registration for the 2017–18 school year is underway. If you have younger children, please be sure that we have their application on file. Applications may be completed on the JA website or contact Millie Higgins at 601.364.3627 or [email protected].
Tuesday, August 9, 2016 PreKindergarten: 9:30 a.m. K3: 10:30 a.m. Kindergarten: 11:30 a.m.
All meetings will be held in the Preschool classrooms. Tuesday, August 9, Preschool parents (no children, please) are invited to a parent orientation in the Preschool classrooms. Parents are encouraged to come and meet your child’s teacher and receive information about the school year. On Thursday, August 4, teachers will mail personal welcome cards to the students in their classes. On Friday, August 5, the lists for all new classes will be emailed to parents.
PRESCHOOL PARENT ORIENTATION
PRESCHOOL TEA PARTY
PRESCHOOL FIRST DAY
Wednesday, August 10, 2016 PreKindergarten: 9:30 a.m. K3: 10:30 a.m. Kindergarten: 11:30 a.m.
Preschool children and their parents are invited to a tea party to meet their teachers and visit their classrooms. Each child attending Preschool will be given a canvas tote bag. These bags have the JA logo on them, and the administration asks that each child use these instead of backpacks.
BIRTH CERTIFICATE
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
CARPOOLS
All new Preschool children must have their original birth certificate on file by the time school begins on Thursday, August 11. The birth certificate will be returned by the end of the PreKindergarten year.
We must have on file a Certificate of Compliance for all Preschool students by Thursday, August 11. Please make sure that your child’s shot record is up to date. These can be obtained from the State Health Department or your child’s doctor. No student will be permitted to attend class without a certificate on file.
If you will be picking up more than one Preschooler in the 11:45 a.m. carpool, please call the Preschool office at 601.362.2521 by August 3. Carpool numbers will be given out at the parent orientation meeting. The teachers will explain JA’s 11:45 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. carpool procedures at the orienta-tion meeting.
The dress uniform from Lands’ End for PreKindergarten (PK) and Kindergarten (K) is to be worn on Mondays, school picture day, PK Spring Programs, field trips, and on designated dress days. The girl’s dress uniform will be the plaid skirt or the plaid skort with the white short or long sleeve blouse with JA logo monogrammed on the collar. The boy’s dress uniform will be khaki pants/shorts with the navy collared knit short or long sleeve shirt with monogrammed JA logo. Belts for boys are optional in the Preschool. Tennis shoes may be worn every day and should be school colors: blue, gray, white, black, or a combination of these colors. Tennis shoes in PK and K will be required on your child’s Mind ‘N Motor day. K3 does not observe dress day, but the K3 girls will be required to have one short sleeve Peter Pan collared monogrammed blouse and one gingham jumper. The boys will be required to have one white short sleeve JA monogrammed T-shirt and one pair of gingham shorts or pants. These will be worn for school pictures, for class group pictures, the K3 Spring Program, and other designated days. The K3 uniform is purchased at the JA Campus Store. K3 students are required to wear tennis shoes every day. Tennis shoes should be Velcro in white, gray, blue, or a combination of these colors.
DRESS CODE
FALL REGISTRATION
Thursday, August 11, will be the first day of class (8:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m.) for half day, (8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.) for full day, the first day of Lunch Bunch (12:00 p.m.–2:45 p.m.), and the first day of After School (12:00 p.m.–5:45 p.m.) for half day and (3:00 p.m.–5:45 p.m.) for full day. Students start wearing their uniforms on this day. Students will need to bring a lunch and a drink Thursday and Friday, August 11–12, for Lunch Bunch and fullday classes. Hot lunches will begin on Monday, August 15.
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LOWER SCHOOL
NEW LOWER SCHOOL START TIME
WELCOME BACK POSTCARDS FROM TEACHERS
WELCOME BACK OPEN HOUSE FOR ALL LOWER SCHOOL STUDENTS
LOWER SCHOOL BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
FIRST GRADE PARENT ORIENTATION
LOWER SCHOOL PARENT CONFERENCE DAY
AR TESTING
Lower School begins at 8:00 a.m. and the students’ day will conclude at 3:00 p.m.
Students need to watch the mail the week before school starts for a postcard from their new homeroom teacher. On Thursday, August 4, teachers will mail personal welcome cards to the students in their classes. On Friday, August 5, the lists for all new classes will be emailed to parents.
Tuesday, August 23 First Grade: 5:30 p.m.–6:15 p.m. Second Grade: 5:30 p.m.–6:15 p.m. Third Grade: 6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m. Fourth Grade: 6:30 p.m.–7:15 p.m.
The Lower School Back to School Night will be held on Tuesday, August 23. During Lower School Back to School Night, teachers will present information about the curriculum for the grade as well as discuss special events held during the year. All Back to School Night meetings will be held in the individual classrooms.
First grade parents (no children, please) are invited to a parent orientation on Tuesday, August 9 at 8:30 a.m. in the Performing Arts Center. During the orientation, parents will receive important information to help their child have a smooth start to Lower School. They will also have the opportunity to meet their child’s new teacher and visit the first grade classroom. All first grade parents are encouraged to attend.
Monday, October 24 There will be NO school or After School for Lower School students on this day.
There will be no summer testing for Accelerated Reading. Summer reading information for grades second–fourth was sent home in May. The sum-mer reading information is also posted on the JA website.
First Day of Lower School Thursday, August 11 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
On Tuesday, August 9, all Lower School students and parents are invited to visit their new classrooms any time between 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. to meet the teachers.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL
• Fifth and sixth grade begins at 8:00 a.m. and the students’ day will conclude at 3:00 p.m.
• Seventh and eighth grade will begin at 8:15 a.m. and conclude at 3:00 p.m.
On Tuesday, August 9, Middle School fifth-eighth grade students and parents are invited to visit their new classrooms any time between 2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m. to meet the teachers.
• Wednesday, August 10 from 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. • Performing Arts Center Gallery
• Seventh and eleventh graders. Wear regular JA uniforms, not dress uniforms.
Monday, August 29 • Seventh Grade: 5:15 p.m. in the PAC • Eighth Grade: 6:15 p.m. in the PAC
Tuesday, August 30 • Fifth Grade: 5:15 p.m.–6:00 p.m. in the PAC • Sixth Grade: 6:15 p.m.–7:00 p.m. in the PAC
• Monday, October 24 There will be no school or After School for fifth and sixth grade Middle School students on this day.
NEW FIFTH AND SIX GRADE START TIME
WELCOME BACK OPEN HOUSE FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL (FIFTH–EIGHTH)
BIG BROTHER, BIG SISTER WELCOME EVENT
MIDDLE SCHOOL BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENT CONFERENCE DAY
• Thursday, August 11
FIRST DAY OF MIDDLE SCHOOL
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UPPER SCHOOL
• Wednesday, August 10 at 8:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Students in grades nine–twelve are to meet in the Performing Arts Center at 8:30 a.m. All classes will meet following this meeting, and students will re-ceive books, assignments, and instructions. Each student should bring his or her computer to school this day. The school day will conclude at 11:45 a.m.
• Wednesday, September 14 at 12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m. All JA students in grades ten–twelve will have the opportunity to attend the fair during the school day. Parents are also encouraged to attend! College admissions representatives will meet with JA students in the lobby of the PAC to advise them on topics such as navigating the admissions process, pursuing scholarships, and choosing fields of study.
Jackson Academy will continue to have teacher office hours from 7:45 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. each morning. As a reminder, these office hours are designed to be a time when students can come to any teacher with or without an appointment to ask questions, get additional help, or turn in/pick up work from absences. We encourage all students to be proactive in seeking help when it would be beneficial during this time.
Upper School Chapels are organized by JA Chaplain John Hugh Tate and are held every other week. Consult the school website master calendar for the Tuesday dates. Parents are welcome to attend!
TI-30X IIS • Algebra and Geometry
TI-84 or TI-84 Plus • Honors Eighth Grade Algebra • Honors Ninth Grade Geometry • Algebra 2 • Higher Level Math Courses
Any student who buys a TI-84 or TI-84 Plus should cut out the “TI Technology Rewards Program” symbol from the box and take it to his or her math teacher on the first day of class. This will help JA receive free equipment for the math department.
FIRST DAY OF UPPER SCHOOL
COLLEGE FAIR
• Monday, August 29 Parents will meet in their student’s 1st period class at 6:00 p.m. and will run through all seven periods to meet the teachers.
UPPER SCHOOL BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
TEACHER OFFICE HOURS
CHAPEL EVERY OTHER WEEK
MATH CALCULATORS (TEXAS INSTRUMENTS BRAND ONLY)
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AFTER SCHOOL
Aug. 3-10, 2016 Teacher Orientation WeekSept. 5, 2016 Labor DaySept. 6, 2016 Staff Professional Development DayOct. 18, 2016 CLOSE at 4:30 p.m. JA CarnivalOct. 24, 2016 Teacher Conference Day (Grades K3–Six)Nov. 24 and 25, 2016 ThanksgivingDec. 23 and 26, 2016 ChristmasDec. 30, 2016 and Jan. 2, 2017 New YearJan. 16, 2017 Martin Luther King
Feb. 21, 2017 Professional Development DayMar. 9, 2017 Professional Development DayApr. 14, 2017 Good FridayMay 24, 25, and 26, 2017 Teacher Work Days
Note: If JA closes school for the day due to inclement weather, JA After School will be closed as well.
REGISTRATION FOR AFTER SCHOOOL AND LUNCH BUNCH
LUNCH BUNCH (12:00 P.M.–2:45 P.M.)
PRESCHOOL AFTER SCHOOL
PARENT FAIR FOR ACTIVITIES IS TUESDAY, AUGUST 9
LOWER SCHOOL AFTER SCHOOL (3:00 P.M.–5:45 P.M.)
MIDDLE SCHOOL AFTER SCHOOL FIFTH AND SIXTH (3:00 P.M.–5:45 P.M.)
MIDDLE SCHOOL AFTER SCHOOL SEVENTH AND EIGHTH (3:00 P.M.–5:45 P.M. ON REGULAR SCHOOL DAYS ONLY)
EXTRA ACTIVITIES
AFTER SCHOOL CLOSED DATES
If you are interested in Lunch Bunch or After School, please contact Hope Burford at 601.368.7398 or email her at [email protected].
• Begins on the first day of school, Thursday, August 11, 2016. • Ends on the last day of school, Tuesday, May 23, 2017. • Only meets on school days-no holidays.
• Hot lunch is available for an additional charge of $3.75. Bring a lunch the first week of school. Hot lunch will begin on Monday, August 15, 2016.
• Half Day Students meet 12:00–5:45 p.m. during school. • Full Day Students meet 3:00–5:45 p.m. during school.
• Holiday hours are 7:30–5:45 p.m.
• Parent Fair is held in the Preschool Gym 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. • Vendors from each activity will be present to answer questions and
register your child. • A JA Cafeteria representative will be present to answer any hot lunch
questions and give you registration information for food service. • JA Campus store will have a display showing different items for pur-
chase through our campus store.
• A JAA representative will be present to answer any questions. • Preschool Librarian, George Johnson, will be taking donations for
“Birthday Book Club” books to honor your child’s birthday. • Southern Small Talk will have a representative present to discuss the
importance of speech and language therapy.
• Begins on the first day of school, Thursday, August 11, 2016. • Ends on the last day of school, Tuesday, May 23, 2017.
• Holiday hours are 7:30-5:45 p.m. • Grades first–fourth check-in in the JA Cafeteria at 3:00 p.m.
• Holiday hours are 7:30-5:45 p.m. • Fifth and sixth grade meet in the JA Cafeteria.
• No half days, no holidays, and no summer program.
Mondays Stay ‘n’ Play Tennis (PK–Fourth Grade)
12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m.
Bricks 4 Kidz (K3–K)
12:30 p.m., 1:45 p.m., 3:00 p.m.
Private music lessons are available through the Performing Arts Center. Contact Stacy Bates at [email protected] or 601-364-5416.
FridaysSoccer Shots (K3, PK, and K)
1:15 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m.
Thursdays Taekwondo (PK and K)
2:15 p.m., 3:00 p.m.
Wednesdays Dance (K3–Fourth Grade)
12:30 p.m., 1:45 p.m., 3:00 p.m.
Computer Tots (K3–K)
Various Times
Tuesdays Teams of Tomorrow Basketball (K3-K)
12:30 p.m., 1:45 p.m., 3:00 p.m.
Bricks 4 Kidz (Lower School)
3:00 p.m.
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JAA NEWS
President Mary Carolyn Williams [email protected] 601.750.5294
President Elect Mandi Stanley [email protected] 601.260.0048
Treasurer Alison Parr [email protected] 601.718-7490
Treasurer Elect Neeli Graham [email protected] 601.720.2473
Marketing/Communications VP Lyn Hines [email protected] 601.906.7901
Recording Secretary Lynn Watson [email protected] 601.940.1036
Hospitality Jennifer Mathison [email protected] 601.573.7272
Upper School Vice President Staci Crawford [email protected] 601.278.5481
Middle School (seventh–eighth) Vice President Dana Downs [email protected] 601.940.5922
Middle School (fifth–sixth) Vice President Mysti Chustz [email protected] 601.573.9848
Lower School Vice President Allison New [email protected] 601.573.6981
Preschool Vice President Courtney Brien [email protected] 662.312.6797
JAA BOARD 2016–17
Dear JA Parents,
We are excited to begin the 2016–17 school year!
The Jackson Academy Association (JAA) is the parent association for our outstanding school. The JAA pro-vides volunteers and financial support for educational tools in our K3-12 classrooms as well as many other benefits to our students and faculty. Focused on building fellowship and enabling growth, the JAA enhances the overall educational experience.
JAA volunteers have been busy this summer planning for the upcoming school year. Some events to highlight are our Uniform Exchange on July 23 in the lobby of the Performing Arts Center; A Blue & White Night, our annual party for our parents and teachers, on August 13 at The South Warehouse; and our JA Fall Carnival on October 18. In addition, the JAA supports activities in all areas including Preschool, Lower, Middle, and Upper School including student receptions, faculty appreciation activities, school supplies, Box Tops for Education, Parents in Prayer, JA Cares for families in need, and much more. Details on all JAA events and programs are available in the JAA section of the JA website at www.jacksonacademy.org/JAA.
A huge thank you to all of our JA parents for your time, energy, and financial support. Our parents are always so willing to “do whatever it takes” to get the job done. Because of your support, the JAA has been able to make a $300,000 commitment towards the Learning Commons project that will be accessible to our students this school year.
All JA parents are members of the JAA. Please complete our online volunteer form to indicate in which areas you would like to participate. The form can be accessed online at www.jacksonacademy.org/JAA (click on volunteer) to get plugged in!
We are looking forward to a great school year!
All for One,
Mary Carolyn WilliamsJAA President 2016–17
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JAA NEWS
Welcome Chair Lower School Lee Ann Griffin [email protected]
Welcome Chair Middle School Lauren Lester [email protected]
Welcome Chair Upper School Lauren Benner [email protected]
Welcome Chair Reception Lower/Middle School Lauren Meeks [email protected]
Welcome Chair Reception Upper School Jane Burks [email protected]
JA Cares Preschool/Lower School Meredith Hogue [email protected]
JA Cares Middle School Angie Coburn [email protected]
JA Cares Upper School Ginger Thomas [email protected]
A Blue and White Night Dana Robertson [email protected]
JA Carnival Debbie Copeland Shelie Lucas [email protected] [email protected]
Teen Alley 7&8 Christy Quin [email protected]
Features Pageant Allison Fielder [email protected]
Grandparent’s Day Reception Anna Haralson [email protected]
School Supplies Kecia Ray [email protected]
Grad Night Collette McIntyre [email protected]
Parents in Prayer Yonnie Waller [email protected]
Vision Screening Beth Hosey [email protected]
Box Tops for Education Laurie Parker [email protected]
Uniform Exchange Elizabeth Weeks [email protected]
College Fair Reception Phyllis Spence [email protected]
K3 Tea Party Fran Fowler [email protected]
K4/5 Tea Party Jess McCormack [email protected]
Preschool Back To School Night Story Warren [email protected]
Preschool Christmas Open House Emily McNeil [email protected]
K3 Open House Hayley Whatley [email protected]
JA Jazz Coordinator Stacie LeDuff [email protected]
K3: Linda Tate 601.813.4156 | [email protected]
K4: Christy Orr601.260.2141 | [email protected]
K: Taylor Beard 662.609.1466 | [email protected]
First Grade: Tatum Goodman 601.622.0064 | [email protected]
Second Grade: Melissa Meacham 601.214.0432 | [email protected]
Third Grade: Deidre Barbour 601.624.0065 [email protected]
Fourth Grade: Paige Slade 601.594.1808 | [email protected]
Fifth Grade: Rachel Robertson 601.942.4336 | [email protected]
Sixth Grade: Mallie Earl 314.740.1588 | [email protected]
Seventh Grade: Courtney Bush 601.573.7866 | [email protected]
Eighth Grade: Lulu Pedigo 601.317.7167 | [email protected]
Ninth Grade: Sabrina Thigpen 601.906.7749 | [email protected]
Tenth Grade: Misti Crisler 601.672.4094 | [email protected]
Eleventh Grade: Holly Mitchell 601.506.1830 | [email protected]
Twelfth Grade: Kristal Golden 601.573.5425 | [email protected]
JAA COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN 2016–17
JAA GRADE CHAIRMEN 2016–17
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NEWS AND INFORMATION
Before your students return to school, please complete and submit the student information and medical form. The form is available on the JA website (jacksonacademy.org/parents) under the Parents Tab (upper right of home page).
This form will need to be completed and returned as soon as possible and no later than the first day of school. For questions, contact Kathy Sheffield at [email protected].
The JAA will host A Blue & White Night at The South Warehouse in Jackson on Saturday, August 13, 2016. The event will feature a fabulous silent auction, a tuition raffle, a live auction, amazing food, and live music. Dress in your favorite casual blue and white outfit and join us for a wonderful evening. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit jacksonacademy.org/unite.
• Monday, August 22 at 6:00 p.m. • Learning Commons
• All JA parents are encouraged to attend.
Sunday, August 7 at 2:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center gallery. All parents, faculty, and staff are invited to attend this event.
Parents in Prayer will meet every Monday during the school year from 8:00 a.m.–8:45 a.m. in the Gallery of the Performing Arts Center.
FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE
JAA PRAYER WALK
PARENTS IN PRAYER
WEBSITE
A BLUE AND WHITE NIGHT
CORPORATE MEETING
The Parents, Students, and Faculty Tabs have a wealth of information useful to everyone: forms, major events calendar/academic year calendar, health form, etc. Please use these tabs as your “go-to” spot for needed information that requires forms. These tabs are located at the upper right hand corner of the website home page.
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FALL SPORTS SCHEDULES
Visit jacksonacademy.org for up-to-date athletic schedules. All schedules are subject to change.
FOOTBALL (VARSITY)
DATE OPPONENT TME SITEAug. 12 Jamboree TBA JAAug. 19 Northeast Lauderdale 7:00 MeridianAug. 26 ACCS 7:00 JASept. 2 Briarcrest 7:00 MemphisSept. 9 Presbyterian Christian School 7:00 JASept. 16 Magnolia Heights 7:00 JASept. 23 Hillcrest 7:00 JASept. 30 Jackson Prep 7:00 FlowoodOct. 7 East Rankin (HC) 7:00 JAOct. 14 MRA 7:00 JAOct. 21 Pillow 7:00 GreenwoodOct. 28 Washington 7:00 GreenvilleNov. 4 1st Round Playoffs TBA TBANov. 11 2nd Round Playoffs TBA TBANov. 18 AAAA Div. Championship TBA Clinton
FOOTBALL (JR. HIGH)
DATE OPPONENT 7TH 8TH JR. HIGH SITEAug. 25 PCS 5:00 6:30 HattiesburgSept. 1 Parklane 5:00 6:30 JASept. 8 Pillow 4:30 5:30 6:45 JASept. 15 Copiah 5:00 6:30 GallmanSept. 22 MRA 4:30 5:30 6:45 MadisonSept. 29 Magnolia Heights 6:30 SenatobiaOct. 6 Washington 4:30 5:30 6:45 JAOct. 13 Jackson Prep 4:30 5:30 6:45 JA
FAST PITCH SOFTBALL
DATE OPPONENT TIME SITEJul. 29 Canton 4:00 JAAug. 2 Hartfield 4:00 JAAug. 9 Jackson Prep 4:00 JAAug. 15 Magnolia Heights 5:00 (DH) SenatobiaAug. 18 Jackson Victors 4:00 JAAug. 20 Canton Tournament TBA CantonAug. 23 Hillcrest 5:00 JacksonAug. 25 Hartfield 4:00 FlowoodAug. 30 MRA 3:30 (DH) JASept. 6 Pillow 3:30 (DH) JASept. 13 Washington 4:00 (DH) GreenvilleSept. 15 Jackson Victors 4:00 MadisonSept. 19 Jackson Prep 5:00 FlowoodSept. 24 AAAA D-1 Tournament TBA TBASept. 26 AAAA D-1 Tournament TBA TBAOct. 1 State AAAA Tournament TBA TBAOct. 3 State AAAA Tournament TBA TBA
CROSS COUNTRY
DATE HOST TIME SITEAug. 29 JA Invitational 3:00 Choctaw TrailsSept. 5 Open Sept. 12 Jackson Prep Invitational 4:00 Choctaw TrailsSept. 19 PCS Invitational 4:00 HattiesburgSept. 26 MRA Invitational 4:00 Choctaw TrailsOct. 3 Simpson Invitational 4:00 MageeOct. 11 Columbia Invitational 3:00 ColumbiaOct. 17 Cathedral Invitational 3:00 NatchezOct. 24 North AAAA TBA Choctaw TrailsOct. 31 MAIS Championships TBA Choctaw Trails
• Promote the ideals of good sportsmanship, ethics, and integrity. • Cheer for the Raiders, not against the competition—this includes
signs. • Respect officials and their decisions. Games can’t be played without
them. • Win with humility without boasting; lose with grace, without excuses
or finger pointing; do both with dignity. • Demonstrate respect for opposing fans, coaches, and team members. • Realize that a ticket is a privilege to attend an athletic competition
and support Jackson Academy activities, not a license to verbally assault others or be generally obnoxious.
• Good sportsmanship should be contagious. • Self control is a virtue. • Be an exemplary role model by positively supporting and encourag-
ing Raider team members and their coaches. Have fun promoting our teams.
• Be a fan...not a fanatic! • Make good sportsmanship a conscious priority. It’s simply the right
thing to do. • Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.
JA CODE OF GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP
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ALL SPORTS SCHEDULES
VOLLEYBALL
DATE OPPONENT MS 1 MS 2 JR. VARSITY VARSITY SITEAug. 2 Hartfield 5:00 6:00 FlowoodAug. 4 Hartfield 5:00 6:00 JAAug. 6 Memphis Power Play TBA ColliervilleAug. 11 Hancock 4:00 5:00 JAAug. 12-13 Set it Off Tournament TBA TBAAug. 15 JA Intrasquad 3:30 JAAug. 16 MRA 4:00 5:00 6:00 JAAug. 18 Jackson Prep 5:00 6:00 7:00 JAAug. 20 JV Tournament TBA BrandonAug. 22 Christ Covenent 5:00 4:00 JAAug. 23 Oak Grove 4:00 5:00 6:00 Oak GroveAug. 23 JA Intrasquad 3:30 JAAug. 25 Hillcrest 4:00 5:00 6:00 JAAug. 27 OLA Invitational TBA OLAAug 29 JA Intrasquad 3:30 JAAug. 30 Brandon 5:30 6:30 BrandonSept. 1 PCS 3:00 4:00 5:00 JASept. 8 Hillcrest 4:00 5:00 6:00 JacksonSept. 12 JA Intrasquad 3:30 JASept. 13 MRA 4:00 5:00 6:00 MadisonSept. 15 Oak Grove 4:00 5:00 6:00 JASept. 19 Christ Covenent 5:00 4:00 RidgelandSept. 20 Jackson Prep 5:00 6:00 7:00 FlowoodSept. 22 St. Andrews 4:30 5:30 6:30 JASept. 24 JA Invitational TBA JASept. 26 JA Intrasquad 3:30 JASept. 27 PCS 4:00 5:00 6:00 HattiesburgOct. 1 MS Tournament TBA TBAOct. 4 MAIS Tournament TBA TBAOct. 5 MAIS State Championship
SOCCER (GIRLS)
DATE OPPONENT JR. VARSITY VARSITY SITEJul. 15 Pillow (scrimmage) 5:00 6:30 JAJul. 22 St. Andrews (scrimmage) 6:00 JAJul. 29 Clinton 5:30 4:00 JAAug. 2 Briarcrest 5:00 MemphisAug.4 Lamar 5:00 6:30 JAAug. 9 Pillow 5:00 6:30 GreenwoodAug. 12-14 Collierville Tournament TBA ColliervilleAug. 23 PCS 5:00 6:30 HattiesburgAug. 25 Jackson Prep 5:00 6:30 JAAug. 29 Parklane 5:00 JAAug. 30 Lamar 5:30 4:00 MeridianSept. 6 PCS 5:00 6:30 JASept. 9-11 Collierville Rivals Tournament TBA ColliervilleSept. 15 Parklane 5:00 McCombSept. 19 Copiah 5:00 6:30 GallmanSept. 22 MRA 5:00 6:30 JASept. 26 Copiah 5:00 6:30 JASept. 29 MRA 5:00 6:30 MadisonOct. 6 Jackson Prep 5:00 6:30 FlowoodOct. 10 MAIS Playoffs TBA TBAOct. 13 MAIS Playoffs TBA TBAOct. 17 MAIS State Championship TBA TBA
SWIM MEET (MAIS)
DATE SITE GRADESept. 21 TBA 1-12
EQUESTRIAN TEAM
DATE SITENov. 12-13 Canton Multipurpose and
Equine Center in Canton (JA hosting)
RAIDERS
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ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB
JA ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB BOARD 2016–17
President Steve and Deanna Funderburg
Vice-President Jeff and Allison Fracchia
Secretary Barry and Melody McNair
Treasurer George and Leigh Butler
Corporate Communications Todd and Story Warren
Director of Operations Darin and Brandi Dorsey
Director of Special Projects Mike and Jennifer Bracken
School Communications Bobo and Becky Clarke
Member-at-Large (Treasurer) Scott and Lulu Pedigo
Member-at-Large (Special Projects) Lee and Kristen Nations
Member-at-Large (Special Projects) David and Stacy Seago
Member-at-Large (Corp. Communications) Clint and Misti Sims
Member-at-Large (Operations) Brian and Erica Bertschler
Member-at-Large Brad and Katie Stringer
Immediate Past President John and Laurie Raines
JACKSON ACADEMYALL SPORTS NIGHT
Each athletic team will be introduced during All Sports Night and will interact with students!
Tuesday, August 166:00 p.m. on Raider Field
Work has begun on this year’s Sports Information Guide. For advertising information and specials for the Senior Section, contact:
Story [email protected]
SPORTSINFORMATION
GUIDE
JOIN THE ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB
Join the Athletic Booster Club for the 2016–17 school year. To become a member, visit www.jacksonacademy.org/athletics/booster-club/ and down-load the membership form. If you have any questions, please contact Steve Funderburg at 601.750.6761.
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PERFORMING ARTS
August 15–18: Auditions for Upper School Musical and Dramafest PlayOctober 15–17: Upper School Musical- 42nd StreetOctober 28: Fourth Grade ProgramNovember 1: Fall Choral ConcertNovember 14–16: Middle School Musical AuditionsNovember 30–December 1: Dramafest Show- Tammy- JA and PrepDecember 2: Finale PerformanceDecember 5: Dramafest Show- Tammy- School day matineeDecember 9: Little House ProgramDecember 13: Christmas SpectacularDecember 20: PreK and K ProgramsJanuary 12-15: Mississippi Theatre Association (MTA) Conference in
HattiesburgJanuary 20: Showtime competes @ PrepJanuary 21: Encore competes @ PrepJanuary 27: Second Grade ProgramJanuary 27: Showtime competes @ South JonesJanuary 28: Encore competes @ South JonesJanuary 30: National Junior Honor Society InductionJanuary 31: National Honor Society InductionFebruary- 3–4: Fifth Annual Jackson Academy Showchoir InvitationalFebruary 6–8: Auditions for Upper School Spring PlayFebruary 10: First Grade Parent PreviewFebruary 10: Showtime competes @ TBAFebruary 11: Encore competes @ TBAFebruary 17: Patriotic Day ProgramFebruary 17–18: Speech and Debate BCFL/ JCFL Qualifying TournamentFebruary 17: Showtime competes @ West JonesFebruary 18: Encore competes @ West JonesFebruary 24: Grandparents Day
February 24: Showtime competes @ TBAFebruary 25: Encore competes @ TBAMarch 3: Showtime competes @ TBAMarch 4: Encore competes @ TBAMarch 6: Features PageantMarch 18: Encore competes at Heart of America, Cincinnati, Ohio.March 21: Cum Laude InductionMarch 24–25: Encore competes at Show Choir Nationals, Nashville, Tenn.March 30: Showchoir Student PerformanceApril 4: Music Performance Assessment- William Carey UniversityApril 7–9: Middle School MusicalApril 13: Fifth Grade PerformanceApril 20–21: Spring SpectacularApril 22–24: Upper School Spring PlayApril 26: K3 ProgramApril 27: Finale Spring ShowApril 28: Upper School Awards DayMay 2: Spring Choral ConcertMay 2–4: Kindergarten ProgramsMay 5: First Grade ProgramMay 8–11: 2017–18 Showchoir AuditionsMay 12: PK ProgramMay 15: Middle School Awards DayMay 19: Fourth Grade Founders Day ProgramMay 26–27: Speech and Debate NCFL Grand National Tournament,
Louisville, Ky.June 10–17: Speech and Debate NSDA National Tournament, Birmingham, Ala.
The fall musical will be 42nd Street offered October 15–17. Based on the novel by Bradford Ropes and featuring music by Harry Warren, 42nd Street tells the story of Peggy Sawyer, a talented young performer with stars in her eyes who gets her big break on Broadway. All performances will be held in the JA PAC Auditorium. • Saturday, October 15 at 7:00 p.m. • Sunday, October 16 at 2:00 p.m. • Monday, October 17 at 7:00 p.m. The fall competition one-act will be Tammy: A Coming of Age Story About a Girl Who is Part T-Rex by Julia Weiss. There will be four opportunities to see the performances. JA will participate in two “double feature” productions with Jackson Prep. • Double Feature: Wednesday, November 30 at 7:00 p.m. (JA PAC Auditorium) • Double Feature: Thursday, December 1 at 7:00 p.m. (Jackson Prep CAL Auditorium) • NHSDF Competition: Friday or Saturday, December 2–3 (Time TBA) (Starkville) • School-day Matinée: Monday, December 5 With clever nods to 1990’s culture, Tammy tells the story of the average middle school student who feels like she doesn’t quite fit in. In this poignant dark comedy, we are reminded that being different is not easy—especially when your lunch is raw meat, and you get muzzled every time you roar in math class.
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER EVENTS
SAVE THE DATES FOR FALL 2016 PRODUCTIONS
