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2023

  • September

    "Self-Control Boot Camp" with Ms. Gore

    by Michael Porter
    In Ms. Teresa Gore's Enhancement class, the 5th and 6th graders began the year with a two-week "Boot Camp" on using self-control. 
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  • Watching Their Plants Grow

    by Michael Porter
    Third graders are learning a bit of botany this year. Starting in the classroom, they learned about seeds, germination, pollination, photosynthesis, and what conditions are needed for plants to grow. In Science Lab, the students had the opportunity to plant lima beans, peas, popcorn, or kidney beans.
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  • Big Rewards for Summer Learning

    by Michael Porter
    The Summer Learning Celebration in August was Sharky's way of saying "Thank You!" to all of the students who completed their summer learning activities before school started.
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  • August

    Tackling Digital Safety Matters

    by Natalie Jackson
    JCDS pledges to ensure their students are educated on digital safety matters.
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  • The Chicken or the Egg?

    by Michael Porter
    Second graders crack open an interesting science experiment.
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  • June

    Tea Time with Kindergarten

    by Michael Porter
    Our Kindergarten students hosted a lovely, semi-formal tea party for their families on May 3...and it was a huge hit!
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  • It's a VERY Small World

    by Michael Porter
    To really ignite interest for her students, science specialist Deborah Landon wanted to give them the genuine thing...so she bravely went out to the Deerwood Canal and scooped up a few jars of water and some of the plant life growing in it.
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  • May

    Horton Hears a Musical

    by Michael Porter
    The Musical Theatre after-school enrichment group presented Seussical KIDS to an enthusiastic crowd on April 21. 
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  • Successful Sharks Soccer Season

    by Michael Porter
    The Sharks Soccer teams (all three of them) enjoyed a spectacular season this year, wrapping up with a championship plaque at the tournament on May 2nd.
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  • The Windmills of Their Minds

    by Michael Porter
    The Kindergarten students have been learning about air and wind — and now it's time to be designers and engineers to harness and use its power!
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  • April

    Field Days - The Hit of Springtime

    by Michael Porter
    On the last two days before the Spring Holiday, our students enjoyed Field Day, which many Sharks consider to be the highlight of the school year!
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  • Deep Diving into the Arts

    by Michael Porter
    Our JCDS students have capped off their academic studies in areas as diverse as the Rainforest, Greek Mythology, Habitats in Nature, and Mesoamerican civilizations with some exciting arts projects during their most recent Deep Dives.
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  • March

    5th Graders Compete in Greek Olympics

    by Michael Porter
    To cap off their unit on Ancient Greece, the 5th graders took to the field in a time-honored JCDS tradition, the Greek Olympics. Students participated in relay races, discus throwing, shot put, and good ole' tug-of-war to see which team would emerge as victors.
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  • Art is for Everyone!

    by Michael Porter
    The Young Artist Forum is a grand exhibit that includes at least one art piece by every student at JCDS. Opening day on March 16 was very special because the older students got to tour the exhibit with their "buddies" in the lower grades.
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  • 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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