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2023

  • March

    6th Grade Goes Medieval!

    by Michael Porter
    The annual 6th grade show took a dramatic turn this year, and was presented to families as a medieval madrigal dinner. The medieval theme was suggested by the students' Global Studies class.
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  • February

    Growing Up with Technology

    by Michael Porter
    Use of technology in the lower elementary grades (1st-3rd) is a necessary, though measured, component of the academic program at JCDS.
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  • What is the "Matter" with 5th Grade?

    by Michael Porter
    The 5th graders are studying a unit in science on Matter with Ms. Dona Kenny and have had some experiential learning opportunities as a part of their lesson.
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  • Incoming Head of School Visits JCDS

    by Michael Porter
    Incoming Head of School, Mr. Chris Johnson, visited JCDS in January. He spent a day meeting with board members, administrators, and faculty members as part of the process of learning more about our school.
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  • Sea Turtles and Other Cool Creatures

    by Michael Porter
    Our 5th graders journeyed recently to Jekyll Island to the Georgia Sea Turtle Center and nearby Tidelands Nature Center for an exciting and enlightening field trip.
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  • 5th Graders Discover a New World

    by Michael Porter
    Return your seats to the upright position, fasten you seatbelts, and get ready for takeoff. We're flying to France, Haiti, Egypt, and India...all within a half-hour show A New World, presented by our 5th grade students!
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  • January

    D is for Dinosaurs! And Dads!

    by Michael Porter
    Students in Pre-K 4 got the chance to play paleontologist during the Dads and Dinos event on January 19. At the top of the morning, Dads accompanied their students to their classes for some fun activities.
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  • Walk in a 6th-grader's Shoes

    by Michael Porter
    Our 5th grade students recently got the opportunity to walk in a 6th grader's shoes during Step-In Day. They were listened and participated as they learned about the advantages and privileges that a 6th grader at JCDS enjoys.
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  • Spelling Bee is a Challenge!

    by Michael Porter
    In a world of autocorrect, does anyone really need to know how to spell? These students say YES, and demonstrated their prowess at the Spelling Bee on January 11.
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  • Animals in the Year 5023

    by Michael Porter
    Fifth graders are re-imagining animals to fit in a new habitat – 3,000 years into the future!
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  • Singing About the Seasons

    by Michael Porter
    On December 9, our second graders performed Sing a Season Song, a new show in the JCDS repertoire. The program included singing, dancing, and playing instruments.
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