Work has begun on the new Jackson Street Greenhouse! Many volunteers showed up over at the kick off work party to help with tools, encouragement, and their awesome skills. If you’d like to help please reach out to Mary Bates (mbates@northampton-k12.us) or Nick Ames (names@northampton-k12.us).
To access the full letter click here. The Power of Our Words We hope that you’ve had a chance to see the bulletin display in the front hallway – and perhaps have been able to read the legend explaining what’s behind it. If not, here it is: This display is a result of an NEF-funded...
The JSS 5th graders go to Nature’s Classroom next week. It is a 4-day, 3-night science and nature experience in Becket, MA. For many students this is the first time they are away overnight from their families- they are both excited and nervous. Ms. Agna is carrying on her tradition of reading them a “bedtime...
Hi Families, On Saturday, September 30th and Sunday, October 1st from 9am-4pm, we will be erecting our school greenhouse. We need volunteers to help with this momentous project! We are looking for anyone who can provide their time, experience and patience to help us in this endeavor. Below is a list of tools we will...
JSS News FROM MS. AGNA PLEASE NOTE – we’ve changed the date of the 4th grade Family Dinner to Wed. Nov. 1 And PLEASE NOTE THE MISTAKE IN THE “MARK YOUR CALENDAR” section: The EVENING Parent/Teacher Conferences are on Tuesday, Oct. 24 & Thursday, Oct. 26 (not Oct. 25 as was mistakenly listed in the...
With great news coverage, this years carnival once again was a success! Students and families enjoyed fun activities, such as a dunk tank, guess how many balloons were in Principal Agna’s car among many other great games. In this short clip from WWLP viewers can hear from organizer Summer Cable about the event and see...
The Jackson Street School in Northampton. (Jackson Street School) NORTHAMPTON – The Jackson Street elementary school in Northampton will host its 2nd annual community carnival this September, giving Pioneer Valley residents a chance to come out to visit the city for a night of family fun. Read the entire article at MassLive.Com
The students at Jackson Street had a special visitor this Wednesday in the library thanks to the Jackson Street PTO. Tom Riccardi, of Conway, MA, brought in his Birds of Prey to share with the students. “Does a great horned owl have a good sense of smell?” he asks the students. A few yeses...
Students from Northampton High School were guided to the gym this past Tuesday by this years kindergarteners. The 38 graduates were met with applause from the school and the Jackson Street students sang “Inch by Inch, Row by Row” to them. The high school students then shared with the younger students stories about their time at...
Our mathematics teacher Mary Cowhey was recognized by state and local education officials as one of six finalists for the 2014 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science. Congratulations, Mary!