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2026
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October
Back to Bees-ness
Third-graders suit up, take notes, and meet the queen!Read More -
Feedback on Fiction
5th-graders wrap up fictional narratives.Read More -
Show, Don't Tell
Third-graders expand their writing skills.Read More -
Such WONDERful Lessons!
5th-graders learn about realistic fiction.Read More -
Sharks Tell a Story!
Brainstorming to publishing!Read More -
First Grade Scientists
Students do field work collecting spores.Read More -
Building Number Sense
Learning numbers mean "how many."Read More -
Learning the Letter S
Kindergarteners practice shape, sound, and formation.Read More -
September
Arts in Education Week
At JCDS, it's every week!Read More -
Fall Festival for the Little Sharks
Event included sunshine, snacks, and lots of giggles!Read More -
Pop Tabs Collection
Early Learning service learning project.Read More -
Writing for the Reader
Fourth-graders learn to use figurative language.Read More -
Manipulating Math
Using blocks to make numbers make sense.Read More -
STEM Starts Early at JCDS
There is a lab for that!Read More -
The Magic of Colors
Kindergarten students mix their colors in the Science Lab.Read More -
August
A Great Way to Start the Day
Those greetings and high-fives set the tone.Read More -
Building Strong Mathematical Thinkers
Skills that grow each year.Read More -
Get Those Little Sharks Moving!
PE in Pre-K 3 builds practical skills.Read More -
Hakimi Amphitheater Dedication
Now officially open for business!Read More -
¡Aprendamos español!
Sharks start to learn Spanish early.Read More -
Spring Concert Gets Patriotic!
The nation's 250th was honored by the JCDS Band.Read More
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July
The Great Debaters
5th-graders chose sides and made their arguments.Read More -
June
A Heartwarming Reunion and Send-off!
Seniors get a "clap-out" at assembly.Read More -
Hands Hard at Work Creating Art
5th-graders create scrumptious (looking) projects.Read More -
Little Hands, Big Hearts
Pop-tabs collection brings hope to Ronald McDonald House.Read More -
Strings, Questions, and Smiles
Jacksonville Symphony string quartet enchants students.Read More -
The Rainforest Calls!
First-graders bring their studies to life in show.Read More -
We Swim in This?
Fourth-grader amazed when they peer into living water.Read More -
May
Bringing Ancient Greece to Life
5th-graders complete their Greek unit in style.Read More -
Characters on the March!
Early learning students celebrate reading.Read More -
April
A Fractured, Froggy Fairy Tale
5th-graders fill the room with music and laughter.Read More -
Building the Buckman!
Kindergarten students engineer bridges in the Science Lab.Read More -
First-graders Light Up Biomes
Museum-quality exhibition wows crowds!Read More -
Votes for Women!
Fourth-graders re-enact suffrage march.Read More -
A Taste of Other Cultures
Our World of Nations event celebrated our diversity.Read More -
Building Projects for Deeper Understanding
Fifth-graders complete their unit on non-fiction.Read More -
Rock on the Road!
Fourth-graders perform at home and away!Read More -
March
Learn from the Expert
Second-graders explore writing and illustration from a proRead More -
Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth...
...and the Pre-K 4 students think they STILL rule!Read More -
Smarter Than a 5th-grader?
The adults have their own spelling bee!Read More -
Detectives Investigate Main Ideas
5th-graders look for suspects and evidenceRead More -
First Grade Author Study
Getting the most from Julia DonaldsonRead More -
February
Chorus and Band Celebrate the Season
Winter Concert was lively and entertainingRead More -
Fifth-graders Love the Sea Turtles
Field trip to Georgia Sea Turtle Center was fun and instructiveRead More -
Learning About Light...in the Dark!
First-graders explore shadows and shapesRead More -
We Love Our Buddies!
The buddies program is alive and well at JCDSRead More -
January
Colorful Science in Pre-K 4
Learning to do things the old wayRead More
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