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Jacobson Elementary (2021-2022)

No matter what the age, growing a living plant from seed to blooming flower is an interesting and exciting learning experience. The students in Kim Christ's K-6 ELD classes at Jacobson Elementary planted sunflower seeds and Zinnias using recycled milk, juice and water containers. Here we GROW!

Jacobson Elementary (2021-2022)

The Kids Express Team at Jacobson flies with PRIDE! The team plays outside with our littlest Jets and does a weekly craft!

Jacobson Elementary (2021-2022)

Jacobson JETS are artists! Third graders are learning about Pablo Picasso and his style of art, known as Cubism. This means his paintings, which were typically portraits or himself or others, showed the person broken apart into many flat shapes. Students had the opportunity to create their own self-portraits in the same style. Using scraps of paper, they added details to their portraits to make them look unique. Thank you to the amazing Arts Masterpiece program!

Jacobson Elementary (2021-2022)

Jacobson fifth graders spent a wonderful three days at Science Camp in Prescott. They had so much fun (and we missed them while they were gone)!

Jacobson Elementary (2021-2022)

Congratulations to Jacobson sixth grade student Cade Yaghoubi! Cade's essay entitled "What does it mean to love your country" was chosen from over 100 essays as the third-place winner in The Elks Lodge contest. Students from all over the city participated in the writing contest. Congratulations Cade!

Jacobson Elementary (2021-2022)

Congratulations to the following jets: Ashley Dahl, Jan Lockett and Hannah Henry. These ladies recently completed 15 hours of 101 mindfulness foundations given by mindful schools of AZ. This training will help the schoolwide culture committee to help make strong decisions creating equity for all.

Jacobson Elementary (2021-2022)

Students in Amy Denny's kindergarten class are published authors. Students create a book of their choice in writers' workshop and send those books home with a note to their families to read and reread their published pieces!

Jacobson Elementary (2021-2022)

Congratulations to Jacobson first grade teacher Nicole Cox and her wonderful student teacher this semester, Mrs. Anna. Mrs. Anna was chosen as the outstanding undergraduate student for Northern Arizona University College of Education for the 2021-2022 school year. Next year Anna will continue to serve students in CUSD, at San Marcos Elementary school. Congratulations, Anna!

Jacobson Elementary (2021-2022)

Technology teacher Michelle Merillat leads second grade scholars through a BE KIND project! Students used a word processing application in technology class to create "kind card" for a classmate listing why they're a good friend and what makes them special! Students also used a painting tool to create an illustrated picture of their friend. The student-created bulletin board now hangs in the school for all to see.

Jacobson Elementary (2021-2022)

Jacobson Elementary first grade teacher, Jann Johnson, won a classroom makeover from the national company Schoolgirl Style. Her classroom was transformed during the first week of break, and she is thrilled with the result. Read more about the transformation and see more pictures on their Facebook page. Congratulations, Jann! Schoolgirl Style Facebook page

Jacobson Elementary (2021-2022)

Jacobson teachers let off some steam before spring break at a Nacho' Average Staff Meeting -- which included nachos, sodas and a corn hole tournament! PHOTO ALBUM: Nacho' Average Staff Meeting

Jacobson Elementary (2021-2022)

Jets enjoyed Read across America Week by making crafts together. Our oldest scholars paired up with our youngest scholars all during Read Across America this week in the library. After reading the book Ooobleck!, the two classes created some oobleck and created some literature together!

Jacobson Elementary (2021-2022)

Jacobson 1st grade teacher Val Nikolaus and her "Night Owls" put on an It's a Small World ride in room D3. The students were represented as the children in the ride. Each family chose one part of their heritage to proudly design and display to the school. PHOTO ALBUM: It's a Small World Ride

Jacobson Elementary (2021-2022)

"Johnson's Jet-Setters" in Jann Johnson's 1st grade class sorted through their classroom library to choose books to donate to students at Hartford Elementary School.

Jacobson Elementary (2021-2022)

First grade students in Mrs. Nikolaus' reading group are doing book report presentations! First grade students took ownership and selected off a menu to present their book report on the book Miss Daisy is STILL Crazy. Students in first grade classes at Jacobson switch teachers for reading to ensure that all students are reading at their appropriate reading levels.

Jacobson Elementary (2021-2022)

Jacobson Elementary first grade celebrated "Two's Day" on 2-22-22.

Jacobson Elementary (2021-2022)

The "junior coaches." program at Jacobson has been a wonderful success this year! Nearly 75 students have leadership positions in grades 4-6! Junior coaches learn games and then work to support younger students during their recess time. Older students are leaders for our youngest Jets. Pictured: Two junior coaches leading a group of first grade students in the limbo! (How low can you go?!)

Jacobson Elementary (2021-2022)

Kudos to our wonderful students, staff and our community. Jacobson wrapped up another season of Running Club. It was a wonderful end to an amazing season, where students learned about competition, rooting for each other, and persistence! Thank you to Mrs. Dannenfeldt and her amazing teacher-team for supporting our kids this season.

Jacobson Elementary (2021-2022)

Jacobson Elementary kicked off "The Greatest Book Fair on Earth!" Students had lots of fun entering the daily raffle, purchasing books to support our library, eating popcorn, and just simply enjoying the bookfair fun.

Jacobson Elementary (2021-2022)

Jacobson Elementary first graders in Val Nikolas' class celebrated the "Top 10 Reasons our Counselor Rocks!" to recognize Ashley Dahl at Jacobson.

Jacobson Elementary (2021-2022)

Jacobson Elementary students in the teacher-run Legos coding club have built their Lego robots with some modifications. Now they are coding them for small movements. Media specialist Nicole Estevez says the opportunity has helped students feel empowered in new ways. Students are so happy to see their creations work!

Jacobson Elementary (2021-2022)

The Jets are flying high this week! Our school is proud of Samvidh Krishnan for participating in the district spelling bee. Samvidh is in the sixth grade and he did a wonderful job competing against over 35 spellers from schools all over our district. Go JETS!

Jacobson Elementary (2021-2022)

Tristan Klokov is playing the ninjago overture as a solo in the spring band concert. Several students are showing off special skills in band and orchestra daily as they prep!

Jacobson Elementary (2021-2022)

Jacobson made homemade Valentine cards for veterans this year! Third graders from ALL classes participated and designed their own cards. Students shared them with U.S. Representative Greg Stanton and his aide, Jillian.

Jacobson Elementary (2021-2022)

Jacobson Jets are PROUD of their Media Center dynamic-duo team! Mrs. Nicole Estevez and assistant Hope Ferrier have been nominated for the American Library Association's I Love My Librarian Award, which honors librarians across the country for their impact in their community. The nomination letter said, "There is a love of literature in the Jacobson library and students are excited for what they'll experience when they arrive!"

Jacobson Elementary (2021-2022)

Jacobson English Language Learners are hard at work! Pictured is a group of 2nd and 3rd graders showing another new student on a globe what country they are from. We also celebrate 2nd grader, Judy from South Korea, leading the class in the Pledge of Allegiance. Jacobson is a magnet school for new students from all around the world. Families choose our amazing elementary school because of our high scores, community-based classrooms and wonderful environment.

Jacobson Elementary (2021-2022)

Jacobson Elementary fifth grader, Eliza Schaefer, designed this year's band T-shirts. More than 100 students from fifth and sixth grade band now wear their JETS-band shirt proudly.

Jacobson Elementary (2021-2022)

Congratulations to all of our JETS who participated in our first running club competition. Jacobson competed against two other CUSD schools and racked up the ribbons! Good luck to all the runners from running club team who participate in next month's track extravaganza. JETS fly with PRIDE!

Jacobson Elementary (2021-2022)

Jacobson kicked off their first Running Club race at Snedigar Park this week. JETS were flying high in all the races as we competed against two other CUSD schools. Congratulations to all our runners who gave it their all and attend weekly practice with Coach Dannenfeldt and Coach Klein.

Jacobson Elementary (2021-2022)

Jacobson kindergarten students are authors! Students work on shared writing to create a class story before writing their own piece. This week, students are writing about the upcoming 100th day of school!

Jacobson Elementary (2021-2022)

Jacobson Elementary first graders were able to go on their first field trip ever to IMAX Theatre.

Jacobson Elementary (2021-2022)

Jacobson JETS celebrate Hopes and Dreams in November! Together in each class, staff and students participated by answering the following questions: "What is your hope?", "What is your hope for your colleagues?", and "What is your hope for your students?" Staff wrote their hopes for their students on a whiteboard in the cafeteria for students to see and on a poster board in the staff lounge for their colleagues to see. Students completed a classroom discussion and activity about hope and each student wrote down what their hopes and dreams were on the rainbow display in the front office! (If you happen to stop by the front office, come check out the rainbow display!)

Jacobson Elementary (2021-2022)

Jacobson Jets are blooming artists! Every child in school created a piece of art based on the book Ish, by Peter H Reynolds. The story is about a boy named Roman who loses confidence in his drawing. Together with the help of his younger sister, Roman learns that drawings do not have to be perfect to be beautiful. Come check out our schoolwide mural. Together as a community school, we celebrate all of us and all of our art!

Jacobson Elementary (2021-2022)

Jacobson celebrates their amazing school psychologist this week. Samantha Blau works tirelessly to support several CUSD schools. Psychologists are unsung heroes and work to assist some of our most fragile learners. We appreciate Ms. Blau and ALL hard-working school psychologists!

Jacobson Elementary (2021-2022)

FOURTH GRADE WATER FESTIVAL: Project WET Water Festivals provide a solid educational framework for teachers and students. The activities actively engaged our students in hands-on water activities and investigations. At the festival, the multiple structured learning stations reinforce what they learn this past month leading up to the event. Water Festival Photo Album

Jacobson Elementary (2021-2022)

Pictured is our 3rd grade team next to our Hope Whiteboard, where staff wrote what their hopes were for their students! This board was on display in the cafeteria for all students to see while eating lunch. Not only did Jacobson celebrate Hope Week by doing this, but each classroom completed a Hope activity and discussed what their hopes and dreams were for the future!

Jacobson Elementary (2021-2022)

Book Tasting: On the weekend at the Jacobson library, students in grades three through five had reservations to "taste" some books. Students rotated around tables to sample books from different genres that they have been learning about in library. Mrs. E. hopes that students will learn to love reading books outside their comfort zones and find new books to love! Bon appetite!

Jacobson Elementary (2021-2022)

Fantastic Flyer Recognition Assemblies: We are excited to start these assemblies back up this year! This is a JETS tradition that stopped because of COVID, and it's time we get back to celebrating our community! Our Culture Committee has helped create a new way to run our assemblies this year in a safe manner. Fantastic Flyer Recognition Assemblies Photo Album

Jacobson Elementary (2021-2022)

In October, our 5th and 6th grade Battle of the Books students had their first battle. They read four books this year so far and were asked several questions about the books. Each team had a spokesperson to represent their team in this exciting event. All the students did a great job conferring with their teams, and we look forward to the next battle in January! Battle of the Books Photo Album

Jacobson Elementary (2021-2022)

Jacobson JET third graders do a literature study each quarter. Recently, students read the story The One and Only Ivan. Students used thinking maps to capture thoughts and ideas and wrote a five paragraph essay! They also worked to design their own zoo using their knowledge of how to best support animals in captivity. We are PROUD to showcase our students' writing and zoo designs to the school! Jets fly with pride! Third Grade Design a Zoo Project Photo Album

Jacobson Elementary (2021-2022)

Students in kindergarten are hands-on with math concepts! They work in small groups to practice same, more than and less than. Math lessons begin with a spiral review of important concepts, then move on to learning new concepts using hands-on activities. Our littlest JETS fly with pride and are confident!

Jacobson Elementary (2021-2022)

It was an amazing night for good food, good friends and good family fun at Jacobson Elementary! The JETS hosted their fifth annual ELL (English Language Learner) picnic! Over 75 Jacobson families were happy to finally be together again. They celebrated by sharing some of their customs, foods and songs. Friends from France, Russia, Japan, Israel, China and Italy were honored. 5th Annual ELL Picnic Photo Album

Jacobson Elementary (2021-2022)

The Be Kind Crew made an appearance on campus during October and put on multiple outdoor assemblies for all of our students. Each grade got to enjoy some nice weather while watching an amazing performance. Students learned the importance of being kind to themself and to others. Be Kind Assembly Photo Album

Jacobson Elementary (2021-2022)

Jacobson Elementary students in Lauren Sullivan's third grade class are proud of their classroom shared-writing practice assignment! Third graders are reviewing Thinking Maps to help organize their ideas to write. This particular map is called the FLEE map which is a hybrid of the Flow map and Flee map. Students enjoy contributing to ideas about why Jacobson is the BEST! Now they will create their own stories as well.

Jacobson Elementary (2021-2022)

A little rain doesn't stop Jacobson Elementary staff and students from coming to school with smiles on their faces. Staff spring into action to help students get to their classrooms safely and somewhat dry during the rainy days of the monsoon season.

Jacobson Elementary (2021-2022)

Jacobson celebrates our hard-working crossing guards. Additionally, our sixth grade's "Top Gun Leadership Club" is in action again! All Jacobson sixth graders participate in the grade level's leadership program -- assisting with Flag Corps, welcoming students to campus in the morning, safety patrol at dismissal, mentoring kinder students, and so much more.

Jacobson Elementary (2020-2021)

We had a fun morning with TWO principals: from Tarwater and Jacobson. Please click the link below for the story about Tarwater Principal visiting Jacobson after losing a BET! From the Flight Deck: Jet for a Day Tarwater Principal, Ms. Hale

Jacobson Elementary (2020-2021)

Students in kindergarten are celebrating their budding literacy skills! Students showcased their animal writing reports to the front office team this week. Hooray for our littlest Jets and authors in training -- keep up the good work!

Jacobson Elementary (2020-2021)

Congratulations to Claire Seematter who won Honorable Mention in Plant Sciences, Elementary Division (5th - 6th Grade) at the 2021 Hamilton Invitational Science and Engineering Fair (HISEF) for the project titled "Growing Plants in Avocado Skin vs Normal Pots"

Jacobson Elementary (2020-2021)

Congratulations to Abby Pinterics who won 3rd place in Animal Sciences, Elementary Division (5th - 6th Grade) at the 2021 Hamilton Invitational Science and Engineering Fair (HISEF) for the project titled "Brine Shrimp Environment Experiment"

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