BACK TO SCHOOLSUMMER RAIDER

2015–16 JACKSON ACADEMY

ProcessJackson Academy has long employed a shield to give visual representation to the academic stature of the school. Two shields have been used throughout the school’s history. In 2014, JA revisited the design and elements of the shield with the hope of raising the shield’s prominence as a mark identified with JA and increasing its usage by the JA community. A student group, along with a team of staff members, worked alongside the school’s marketing and communication agency, Mindpower, Inc., to research the JA shield and other educational institutions’ shields and their symbolism. Students and staff drew prototypes of potential shields, and these were shared with the agency. Students and staff responded to various designs. Options were presented to the JA Administrative Team for feedback. After three phases of refinement, a final choice was presented to the Board of Trustees, which approved the shield and an accompanying seal in June 2015. Of particular note, the first visual choice was closely inspired by a version drawn by one of our students.

Description and SymbolismThe Board of Trustees approved the Jackson Academy shield that can stand independently or be paired with an outer circle to create the Jackson Academy seal. Elements of the shield and seal each have symbolic meaning.

Book with Founding Date: The book represents JA’s founding for the purpose of teaching reading by phonics. The date is placed on the book connecting JA’s founding date with the school’s founding purpose. This imagery represents the quest and thirst for knowledge.

Oak Wreath: The oak wreath symbolizes tradition and the tree of learning. JA students play and learn under the shade of prominent Live Oak trees lining the front of campus. The wreath has 18 oak leaves on each side, coinciding with the typical age that a student completes his or her education at JA.

Rising Sun: The rising sun represents spirituality and innovation and draws inspiration from Luke 1:78-79:

“[B]ecause of the tender mercy of our God, by which the rising sun will come to us from heaven to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.”

The rays of the sun also represent enlightenment and are reaching outward signifying exploration, innovation, and new beginnings each day.

Chevron: Awarded in ancient heraldry, the chevron signifies faithful service and accomplishment. The shape of the chevron bears resemblance to the roof of a house, representing family and home. Family and community are viewed as hallmarks of the JA environment.

Acorns: Acorns represent growth and potential. A tiny acorn develops into an oak tree, initially small, but with potential for significant growth and strength. In the same way, Jackson Academy begins with the limitless potential of its youngest students at age three and inspires and equips them to lead lives of purpose and significance. The four acorns represent the four divisions of the school, signifying each division’s role in nurturing the potential of each student.

Torch: The torch represents learning and carrying a torch into the world. A lamp and flame were in each previous JA shield. The flame shown atop a torch, rather than in a lamp, represents JA students carrying the torch into the world and passing the torch to others, a key aspect of a purposeful and truly significant life.

When used as the Jackson Academy seal, the design bears the words, Omnes Pro Uno, which is Latin for All For One. Our students suggested including this phrase in the seal.

Many of the elements of the shield are rooted in Jackson Academy history, with four particular elements carried forward from the previous two JA shields. The crest, or top portion of the shield, takes its shape from the first JA shield. The flame, book, and founding date are classic elements of previous shields.

UsageThe seal will be used on official documents, such as diplomas. The shield will be used on academic attire, such as a lapel pin. Both will be used on campus physical facilities and structures as appropriate. Usage guidelines are being developed to assist the JA community with the appropriate use of these academic symbols. Guidelines will be available on the JA website and through the Office of Marketing and Communications at a later date.

INTRODUCING the JA SHIELD AND SEALSUMMER RAIDER

Description of the JA Shield and Seal

SCHOOL YEAR CALENDARSUMMER RAIDER

AUGUST6-12 Thurs.–Wed. Teachers’ Orientation (Work Week)10 Mon. New Parents and Students Reception

Lower School-9:00 a.m., Middle School-11:00 a.m. 11 Tues. First Grade Parent Meeting 8:30 a.m.11 Tues. Preschool Parents Visit K3-10:30 a.m., PK-9:30 a.m.,

K-11:30 a.m.11 Tues. Parent Fair Preschool Gym Activities Sign Up, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.11 Tues. Welcome Back Visit for Students and Parents

Lower School-1:00–2:30 p.m.11 Tues. Welcome Back Visit for Students and Parents

Middle School Grades Fifth-Eighth-2:30–3:30 p.m.11 Tues. New Parents and Students Reception

Upper School-5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.12 Wed. First Day of School for Upper School (8:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m.)12 Wed. Preschool Tea Party: K3-10:30 a.m., PK-9:30 a.m.,

K-11:30 a.m.13 Thurs. First Full Day of School Grades Seventh-Twelfth

(8:15 a.m.–3:00 p.m.)13 Thurs. First Full Day of School Grades First-Sixth

(7:55 a.m.–3:00 p.m.) After School for K3-Eighth Grades (3:00 p.m.–5:45 p.m.)13 Thurs. Preschool First Full Day of School 8:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m.,

Full-Day PK and K-8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m., Lunch Bunch 11:45 a.m.–2:45 p.m. and After School 3:00 p.m.–5:45 p.m.

15 Sat. A Blue & White Night, 7:00–10:00 p.m., The South18 Tues. 16th Annual All Sports Night-6:00 p.m.24 Mon. JA, Inc.-Corporate Meeting-6:00 p.m.25 Tues. Lower School Back to School Night: Grades First and

Second-5:30 p.m., Third Grade-6:00 p.m., Fourth Grade-6:30 p.m.

31 Mon. Upper School Back to School Night 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Middle School Back to School Night-Seventh

Grade-5:15 p.m., Eighth Grade-6:15 p.m.SEPTEMBER1 Tues. Middle School Back to School Night in PAC: Fifth

Grade-5:15 p.m., Sixth Grade-6:15 p.m.7 Mon. Labor Day Holiday (No School or After School)8 Tues. Staff Development Day (No School or After School)16 Wed. College Fair at JA-12:30–2:30 p.m.24 Thurs. Raider Night 4:00–6:00 p.m., Grades Fifth-Twelfth

dismissed at 12:05 p.m.29 Tues. Preschool Back to School Night-6:00 p.m.OCTOBER9 Fri. First Term Ends12 Mon. Fall Holiday (No School, After School 7:30 a.m.–5:45 p.m.)14 Wed. PSAT (Grades Ninth, Tenth, and Eleventh)20 Tues. JA Fall Carnival (After School closes at 4:30 p.m.)26 Mon. Lower and Middle School (Grades Fifth and Sixth)

Parent Conferences (No School or After School for Grades First-Sixth)

30 Fri. HomecomingNOVEMBER9-12 Mon.–Thurs. ERB Testing for Grades Second-Seventh11 Wed. Staff Development Early Dismissal-Preschool dis-

missal 11:30 a.m., Full-Day PK, K and Grades First-Twelfth dismissal 12:00 p.m. (After School, Grades K3-Sixth: 12:00–5:45 p.m.)

23-27 Mon.–Fri. Thanksgiving Holidays (No School)-After School on Mon.–Wed. 7:30 a.m.–5:45 p.m. No After School on Thurs. or Fri.

DECEMBER1 Tues. PK and K Christmas Open House for Prospective

New Students 5:00–6:30 p.m.14-17 Mon.–Thurs. Middle (Grades Seventh and Eighth) and Upper

School Exams17-18 Thurs.–Fri. Christmas Holidays dismissal: Preschool-11:45 a.m.,

Full-Day PK and K-12:15 p.m.; Lower School and Fifth and Sixth Grades-12:15 p.m.; Christmas After School schedule 7:30 a.m.–5:45 p.m.; EXCEPT Dec. 24-Dec. 26 No After School; Dec. 31–Jan. 1 -No After School

JANUARY4 Mon. Students Report Back to School13 Wed. Staff Development Early Dismissal-Preschool dis-

missal 11:30 a.m., Full-Day PK, K and Grades First-Twelfth dismissal 12:00 p.m. (After School, Grades K3-Sixth: 12:00–5:45 p.m.)

18 Mon. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (No School, After School 7:30 a.m.–5:45 p.m.)

FEBRUARY1 Mon. Priority Re-enrollment Deadline10 Wed. Staff Development Early Dismissal-Preschool dis-

missal 11:30 a.m., Full-Day PK, K and Grades First-Twelfth dismissal 12:00 p.m. (After School, Grades K3-6: 12:00-5:45 p.m.)

15 Mon. Winter Holiday (No School, After School 7:30 a.m.–5:45 p.m.)

26 Fri. First Grade Grandparents’ Day29 Mon. Features Pageant-7:00 p.m.MARCH9 Wed. Third Term Ends10 Thurs. No School-Staff Development and MAIS District

Meeting-(No After School)11-18 Fri.–Fri. Spring Break (No school, After School 7:30 a.m.–5:45 p.m.)25-28 Fri.–Mon. Easter Holiday-No school (No After School on Fri.;

After School 7:30 a.m.–5:45 p.m. on Mon.)29 Tues. K3 Open House for 2016–17 K3 Students 4:30–6:00 p.m.APRIL1 Fri. Prom7 Thurs. Cum Laude Society Induction-9:45 a.m.13 Wed. Staff Development Early Dismissal-Preschool dis-

missal 11:30 a.m., Full-Day PK, K and Grades First-Twelfth dismissal 12:00 p.m. (After School, Grades K3-Sixth: 12:00–5:45 p.m.)

15 Fri. Lower School Field Day, Grades First-Sixth dismissed at 12:15 p.m. (After School 12:15 p.m.–5:45 p.m.)

21 Thurs. Upper School Awards Day-9:45 a.m. 22 Fri. April Break (No School, After School 7:30 a.m.–5:45 p.m.)MAY16 Mon. Middle School Awards Day20 Fri. Senior Graduation, CUMC 7:00 p.m.23-25 Mon.–Wed. Middle (Grades Seventh and Eighth) and Upper

School Exams23-24 Mon.–Tues. Preschool dismissal 11:45 a.m., Full-Day PK and K

dismissal 12:15 p.m., Lower School and Grades Fifth and Sixth dismissal 12:15 p.m., After School until 5:45 p.m.

25-26 Wed.–Thurs. Faculty and Staff Work/Completion Days25-27 Wed.–Fri. No After School31 Tues. Summer Program Begins 7:30 a.m.–5:45 p.m.

PRESCHOOL NEWSSUMMER RAIDER

Preschool Parent Orientation

Tuesday, August 11, 2015PreKindergarten: 9:30 a.m. K3: 10:30 a.m. Kindergarten: 11:30 a.m.

All meetings will be held in the Preschool classrooms. Tuesday, August 11, Preschool parents (no children, please) are invited to a parent orientation in the Preschool classrooms. Parents are encouraged to come and meet your child’s teacher and receive information about the school year. On Thursday, August 6, teachers will mail personal welcome cards to the students in their classes. On Friday, August 7, the lists for all new classes will be emailed to parents.

Preschool Tea Party

Wednesday, August 12, 2015PreKindergarten: 9:30 a.m. K3: 10:30 a.m. Kindergarten: 11:30 a.m.

Preschool children and their parents are invited to a tea party to meet their teachers and visit their classrooms. Each child attending Preschool will be given a canvas bag. These bags have the JA logo on them, and the administration asks that each child use these instead of backpacks.

Preschool First Day

Thursday, August 13, will be the first day of class (8:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m.) for half day, (8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.) for full day, the first day of Lunch Bunch (12:00 p.m.–2:45 p.m.), and the first day of After School (12:00 p.m.–5:45 p.m.) for half day and (3:00 p.m.–5:45 p.m.) for full day. Students start wearing their uniforms on this day. Students will need to bring a lunch and a drink Thursday and Friday, August 13–14, for Lunch Bunch and full-day classes. Hot lunches will begin on Monday, August 17.

Birth Certificate

All new Preschool children must have their original (long form) birth certificate on file by the time school begins on Thursday,

August 13. The birth certificate will be returned by the end of the kindergarten year.

Certificate Of Compliance We must have on file a Certificate of Compliance for all Preschool students by Thursday, August 13. Please make sure that your child’s shot record is up to date. These can be obtained from the State Health Department or your child’s doctor. No student will be permitted to attend class without a certificate on file.

Carpools

If you will be picking up more than one Preschooler in the 11:45 a.m. carpool, please call the Preschool office at 601.362.2521 by August 3. Carpool numbers will be given out at the parent orien-tation meeting. The teachers will explain JA’s 11:45 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. carpool procedures at the orientation meeting.

Dress Code for Preschool

The dress uniform from Lands’ End for PreKindergarten (PK) and Kindergarten (K) is to be worn on Mondays, school picture day, PK Spring Programs, field trips, and on designated dress days. The girl’s plaid jumper will no longer be used as the dress uniform, but can be worn on other days for the 2015–16 school year. The girl’s dress uniform will be the plaid skirt or the plaid skort with the white short or long sleeve blouse with JA logo mono-grammed on the collar. The boy’s dress uniform will be khaki pants/shorts with the navy collared knit short or long sleeve shirt with monogrammed JA logo. Belts for boys are optional in the Preschool. Tennis shoes may be worn every day and should be school colors: navy, gray, white, black, or a combination of these colors. Tennis shoes in PK and K will be required on your child’s Mind ‘N Motor Day. K3 does not observe dress day, but the K3 girls will be required to have one short sleeve Peter Pan collared monogrammed blouse and one gingham jumper. The boys will be required to have one white short sleeve JA monogrammed T-shirt and one pair of gingham pants. These will be worn for school pic-tures, for class group pictures, the K3 Spring Program, and other designated days. The K3 uniform is purchased at the JA Campus Store. K3 students are required to wear tennis shoes every day. Tennis shoes should be Velcro in white, gray, navy, or a combination of these colors.

Fall RegistrationFall Registration for the 2016–17 school year is underway. If you have younger children, please be sure that we have their application on file. Applications may be completed on the JA website or contact Millie Higgins at 601.364.3627 or email mhiggins@jacksonacademy.org.

LOWER SCHOOL NEWSSUMMER RAIDER

First Day of Lower School | THURSDAY, AUGUST 13: 7:55 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Welcome Back Postcards from the Teachers

Students need to watch the mail the week before school starts for a postcard from their new homeroom teacher. On Thursday, August 6, teachers will mail personal welcome cards to the students in their classes. On Friday, August 7, the lists for all new classes will be emailed to parents.

Welcome Back Open House for All Lower School Students

On Tuesday, August 11, all Lower School students and parents are invited to visit their new classrooms any time between 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. to meet the teachers.

First Day of Lower School Thursday, August 13 7:55 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Lower School Back To School Night

The Lower School Back to School Night will be held on Tuesday, August 25. During Lower School Back to School Night, teachers will present information about the curriculum for the grade as well as discuss special events held during the year. All Back to School Night meetings will be held in the individual classrooms. The schedule for the Lower School Back to School Nights is as follows:

Tuesday, August 25 First Grade: 5:30 p.m.–6:15 p.m. Second Grade: 5:30 p.m.–6:15 p.m. Third Grade: 6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m. Fourth Grade: 6:30 p.m.–7:15 p.m.

First Grade Parent Orientation

First grade parents (no children, please) are invited to a parent orientation on Tuesday, August 11 at 8:30 a.m. in the Performing Arts Center. During the orientation, parents will receive important information to help their child have a smooth start to Lower School. They will also have the opportunity to meet their child’s new teacher and visit the first grade classroom. All first grade parents are encouraged to attend.

Lower School Parent Conference DayMonday, October 26

There will be NO school or After School for Lower School students on that day.

Summer Testing for Accelerated Reading

Students in grades 3 and 4 may take AR tests on any AR books read during the summer, including required summer reading. This summer, the Lower School students will be reading to benefit Blair Batson Children’s Hospital. If the students accumulate at least 2,500 points during the summer, the Lower School will donate new books to the children’s hospital. Point totals will be posted outside the Lower School Library throughout the summer.

Students may come for AR testing from 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. on the following Thursdays:

Thursday, July 16 Thursday, July 23 Thursday, July 30

MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWSSUMMER RAIDER

Welcome Back Open House for Middle SchoolGrades Fifth-Eighth

On Tuesday, August 11 Middle School fifth-eighth grade students and parents are invited to visit their new classrooms any time between 2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m. to meet the teachers.

Big Brother, Big Sister Welcome Event: Wednesday, August 12

4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m., Activities BuildingSeventh and eleventh graders. Wear regular JA uniforms, not dress uniforms.

Middle School Back To School Night

Monday, August 31 Seventh Grade: 5:15 p.m. in the PAC Eighth Grade: 6:15 p.m. in the PAC

Tuesday, September 1 Fifth Grade: 5:15 p.m.–6:00 p.m. in the PAC Sixth Grade: 6:15 p.m.–7:00 p.m. in the PAC

Middle School Parent Conference Day: Monday, October 26Fifth and Sixth Grade

There will be NO school or After School for fifth and sixth grade Middle School students on that day.

First Day of Middle School | THURSDAY, AUGUST 13: FIFTH AND SIXTH 7:55 a.m.–3:00 p.m. | SEVENTH AND EIGHTH 8:15 A.M.–3:00 P.M.

Attention: New Teacher Office Hours and Seventh and Eighth School Start Time

Beginning in the 2015–16 school year, Jackson Academy will institute teacher office hours from 7:45 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. each morning. These office hours are designed to be a time when students can come to any teacher with or without an appointment to ask questions, get additional help, or turn in/pick up work from absences. This extension of the academic school day can be initiated by a student who recognizes that he/she needs help or by a teacher who realizes that a student could benefit from one-on-one or small group instruction during this time.

As a result of the new office hours, first period for grades seventh and eighth will begin at 8:15 a.m. The dismissal time for these grades will remain at 3:00 p.m.

UPPER SCHOOL NEWSSUMMER RAIDER

First Day of Upper School | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12 8:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m.

First Day of School: Wednesday, August 12 8:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m.

Students in grades 9-12 are to meet in the Performing Arts Center at 8:30 a.m. All classes will meet following this meeting, and students will receive books, assignments, and instructions. Each student should bring his or her computer to school this day. The school day will conclude at 11:45 a.m.

College Fair at JA: Wednesday, September 1612:30–2:30 p.m.

All JA students in grades 10-12 will have the opportunity to attend the fair during the school day. Parents are also encouraged to attend! College admissions representatives will meet with JA students in the lobby of the PAC to advise them on topics such as navigating the admissions process, pursuing scholarships, and choosing fields of study.

Chapel Every Other Week

Upper School Chapels are organized by JA Chaplain John Hugh Tate and are held every other week. Consult the school website master calendar for the Tuesday dates. Parents are welcome to attend!

Math CalculatorsTexas Instruments brand only

TI-30X IIS Algebra and Geometry

TI-84 or TI-84 Plus Honors Eighth Grade Algebra Honors Ninth Grade Geometry Algebra 2 Higher Level Math Courses

Any student who buys a TI-84 or TI-84 Plus should cut out the “TI Technology Rewards Program” symbol from the box and take it to his or her math teacher on the first day of class. This will help JA receive free equipment for the math department.

Attention: New Teacher Office Hours and Ninth through Twelfth School Start Time

Beginning in the 2015–16 school year, Jackson Academy will institute teacher office hours from 7:45 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. each morning. These office hours are designed to be a time when students can come to any teacher with or without an appointment to ask questions, get additional help, or turn in/pick up work from absences. This extension of the academic school day can be initiated by a student who recognizes that he/she needs help or by a teacher who realizes that a student could benefit from one-on-one or small group instruction during this time.

As a result of the new office hours, first period for grades ninth through twelfth will begin at 8:15 a.m. The dismissal time for these grades will remain at 3:00 p.m.

AFTER SCHOOLSUMMER RAIDER

Registration for After School and Lunch Bunch

If you are interested in Lunch Bunch or After School and did not receive information by email, please contact Hope Burford at 601.368.7398 or email her at hburford@jacksonacademy.org.

Lunch Bunch

12:00 p.m.–2:45 p.m. • Begins on the first day of school, Thursday, August 13, 2015 • Ends on the last day of school, Wednesday, May 25, 2016 • Only meets on school days (no holidays) • Hot lunch is available for an additional charge of $3.50

Bring a lunch the first week of school. Hot lunch will begin on Monday, August 17, 2015.

Preschool After School

• Half Day Students meet 12:00 p.m.–5:45 p.m. during school • Full Day Students meet 3:00 p.m.–5:45 p.m. during school • Holidays hours are 7:30 a.m.–5:45 p.m.

Parent Fair for Activities is Tuesday, August 11

• Parent Fair is held in the Preschool Gym 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. • Vendors from each activity will be present to answer questions

and register your child. • JA Cafeteria representatives will be present to answer any

hot lunch questions and give you registration information for their food service.

• JA Campus store will have a display showing different items for purchase through our campus store.

• JAA representatives will be present to answer any questions. • Preschool Librarian, George Johnson, will be taking donations

for “Birthday Book Club” books to honor your child’s birthday. • Southern Small Talk will have a representative present to

discuss the importance of speech and language therapy.

Lower School After School

3:00 p.m.–5:45 p.m. • Begins on the first day of school, Thursday, August 13, 2015 • Ends on the last day of school, Wednesday, May 25, 2016 • Holiday hours are 7:30 a.m.–5:45 p.m. • Grades first-fourth check-in at the JA Cafeteria at 3:00 p.m.

Middle School After School Grades 5-6

3:00-5:45 p.m. • Holiday hours are 7:30-5:45 p.m. • Fifth and sixth grade meet in the JA Cafeteria

Middle School After School Grades 7-83:00 p.m.–5:45 p.m. on regular school days only • No half days, no holidays, and no summer program

Extra Activities Offered

Mondays Stay ‘n’ Play Tennis (PK-4th Grade) 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. Bricks 4 Kidz (K3-K) 12:30 p.m., 1:45 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.

Tuesdays Teams of Tomorrow (TOT) Basketball (K3-K) 12:30 p.m., 1:45 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. Drama Kids (K-Fourth Grade) 3:00 p.m. in PAC Bricks 4 Kidz (Lower School) 3:00 p.m.

Wednesdays Dance (K3-Fourth Grade) 12:30 p.m., 1:45 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. Computer Tots (K3-K) Various Times Bricks 4 Kidz (Lower School) 3:00 p.m.

Thursdays Taekwondo (PK and K) 2:15 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Computer Tots (K3-K) Various Times

Fridays Gymnastics (PK & K) 2:15 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

After School Closed Dates

August 5-12, 2015: Teacher Orientation WeekSeptember 7, 2015: Labor DaySeptember 8, 2015: Staff Professional Development DayTuesday, October 20, 2015: Close at 4:30 p.m. JA CarnivalOctober 26, 2015: Teacher Conference Day (Grades First-Sixth)November 26 and 27, 2015: ThanksgivingDecember 24 and 25, 2015: ChristmasDecember 31 and January 1, 2016: New YearMarch 10, 2016: Professional Development DayMarch 25, 2016: Good FridayMay 25, 26, and 27, 2016: Teacher Work DaysNote: If JA closes school for the day due to inclement weather,

JA After School will be closed as well.

After School and Lunch Bunch

JAA NEWSSUMMER RAIDER

Dear JA Parents,

We are excited to begin the 2015-16 school year!

The Jackson Academy Association (JAA) is the parent association for our school. The JAA provides volunteers and financial support for educational tools in our K3-12 classrooms as well as many other benefits to our students and faculty. Focused on building fellowship and enabling growth, the JAA enhances the overall educational experience.

JAA volunteers have been busy this summer planning events and programs for the upcoming school year. We’ll kick off the year with A Blue & White Night on Saturday, August 15 at The South Warehouse. Tickets and sponsorships are available online now at www.jacksonacademy.org/JAA (click on events). Also, mark your calendar for the annual JA Fall Carnival to be held Tuesday, October 20. The JA Fall Carnival is always a fun and exciting night for everyone.

Thank you to the many parents who supported the JAA last year with their time, talents, and financial contributions. All the money contributed to the JAA is used to enhance our school. The JAA supports activities in all areas including Preschool, Lower, Middle, and Upper School. The following is a snapshot of the programs that the JAA sponsors each year.

All JA parents are members of the JAA. Please complete our new online volunteer form to indicate in which areas you would like to participate. The form can be accessed online at www.jacksonacademy.org/JAA (click on volunteer). You will also have the opportunity to fill out the JAA volunteer form at the back-to-school meetings in August and September.

We are looking forward to a great school year!

Sincerely,

Kristen NationsJAA President

From the JAA President

President Kristen Nations kristennations@hotmail.com 601.863.6488

President Elect Mary Carolyn Williams williams2888@bellsouth.net 601.750.5294

Treasurer Stefanie Grant sgrant@bkd.com 601.842.7292

Treasurer Elect Alison Parr alisonparr021980@gmail.com 601.718.7490

Marketing/Communications VP Candace Frost candace.frost@live.com 601.715.0109

Recording Secretary Lynn Ladner lladner@me.com 601.942.6518

Hospitality Brooks Elfert brookselfertunique@gmail.com 601.573.3505

Upper School Vice President Lori Cartwright cartwright_lori_t@lilly.com 601.6013.7291

Middle School (7-8) Vice President Ali Dinkins alidinkins@me.com 601.941.9204

Middle School (5-6) Vice President Suzanne Guild suzanneguild8@gmail.com 601.405.2120

Lower School Vice President Jennifer Edmonson jensmith94@yahoo.com 601.573.7441

Preschool Vice President Angie Haraway angieharaway@yahoo.com 601.613.7978

JAA Board 2015-16

Student Receptions and Parties Faculty and Staff Appreciation Activities School Supplies College Preparation

Box Tops for Education Parents in Prayer JA Cares

K3 Jana Long janajlong@gmail.com

PreKindergarten (K4) Rebecca Ueltschey rebeccaueltschey@gmail.com

Kindergarten Lauren Denley lcdenley@gmail.com

First Grade Lee Ann Griffin leeanngriffin1@yahoo.com

Second Grade Carolyn Voyles cvoyles@wgyates.com

Third Grade Bonnie Chapman bonniebchapman@yahoo.com

Fourth Grade Lauren Lester laurendlester@gmail.com

Fifth Grade Laurie Cutrer cutrerfamily@comcast.net or

laurie@signmark.us

Sixth Grade Kellie Bosarge kelliebosarge@gmail.com

Seventh Grade Gina Seago gbseago@yahoo.com

Eight Grade Jill Millette jhr6796@aol.com

Ninth Grade Barrett Brown ebrown30@comcast.net

Tenth Grade Cassie Carroll cassie.carroll10@yahoo.com

Eleventh Grade Angie Williams angiew7@gmail.com

Twelfth Grade Lee Ann Kantor lmckantor@att.net

Welcome Chair Lower School Lynn Watson lynngwatson@yahoo.com

Welcome Chair Middle School Anne Robb Adams annerobb@bellsouth.net

Welcome Chair Reception Lower/Middle School Debbie Copeland debcopeland@msn.com

Welcome Chair Upper School Rita Gaines ritafg1@yahoo.com

Welcome Chair Reception Upper School Deanna Funderburg dfund@att.net

JA Cares Preschool and Lower School Allison New arcnew@gmail.com

JA Cares Middle School Rachel Robertson rachelprobertson@bellsouth.net

JA Cares Upper School Phyllis Spence pspence43@gmail.com

A Blue & White Night Max Wondries mtwondries@mac.com

JA Fall Carnival Rochelle Hicks rochellehicks@rocketmail.com Cynthia Mahaffey cbmahaffey@comcast.net

Teen Alley Kameron Ball kball@cspire.com

Features Pageant Tyler Armstrong tylerlottarmstrong@me.com

Grandparents’ Day Reception Rachel Towery rachel_towery@comcast.net

School Supplies Lauren Meeks lpmeeks@gmail.com

Grad Night Britton Owen bryan.owen@comcast.net

Parents in Prayer Suzanne Guild suzanneguild8@gmail.com

Vision Screening Bridget Wineman bhwineman@gmail.com

Box Tops for Education Jennifer Miller jmiller@lmhome.net

College Fair Reception Nancy Stevens nmstevens_jam1@comcast.net

K3 Tea Party Courtney Brien courtneybmartin@hotmail.com

PreKindergarten and Kindergarten Tea Party Lindsey James lindsjames@gmail.com

Preschool Back to School Night Courtney Hoseman courtney.hosemann@gmail.com

Preschool Christmas Open House Anna Haralson annabel98@aol.com

K3 Open House Hillary James tilly6045@aol.com

JA Jazz Coordinator Dana Downs ddowns68@bellsouth.net

Fifth and Sixth Grade Cheer Mom Coordinators Kimberly Felder (Chair) Jennifer Lowe (Co-Chair)

Sixth Grade Cheer Moms Cab Green Jessica Lewis Jessica Lohmeier Rachel Robertson Kathy Sheffield Ashley Willson

Fifth Grade Cheer Moms Tabitha Clay Debbie Copeland April Foster Lee Ann Hammons Missy Tharp Stacy Roberts

JAA NEWSSUMMER RAIDER

JAA Committee Chairs 2015-16

JAA Grade Chairs 2015-2016

Teacher Work Week

Thursday, August 6-Wednesday, August 12Teacher box lunches served in Cafeteria on August 6All JAA board members please plan to be available this day to serve; Hospitality chair will be in touch with more details. VPs of each division will be in touch regarding lunches the rest of teacher work week.

New Student Receptions

Lower: Monday, August 10 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.Middle: Monday, August 10 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Upper: Tuesday, August 11 5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.All JAA board members, please plan to attend.

Welcome Back Receptions

Lower: Tuesday, August 11 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.Middle: Tuesday, August 11 2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.Lower/Middle School VPs please plan to attend your reception.

Preschool Tea Parties

Wednesday, August 12 K3: 10:30 a.m.PK: 9:30 a.m.K: 11:30 a.m. Preschool VP, please plan to attend.

A Blue and White Night

Saturday, August 15 at 7:00 p.m.All JAA board members, please plan to be available to assist with set up at The South beginning early Saturday morning.

Back to School Night

Preschool: Tuesday, September 29 6:00 p.m. Lower School: Tuesday, August 25 5:30 p.m.Middle School: Monday, August 31

5:15 p.m. (Seventh Grade) 6:15 p.m. (Eighth Grade) Tuesday, September 1 5:15 p.m. (Fifth Grade) 6:15 p.m. (Sixth grade)

Upper School: Monday, August 31 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

College Fair

Wednesday, September 16 12:30 p.m.JAA board members are NOT required to attend.

Vision Screenings

Preschool: TBDLower School: TBDJAA board members are NOT required to attend.

Fall Carnival

Tuesday, October 20 at 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.All JAA board members, please plan to be present for set up on this day.

Preschool Christmas Open House

Tuesday, December 1Preschool VP, please plan to attend.

First Grade Grandparent’s Day

Friday, February 26Lower School VP, please plan to attend.

Features Pageant

Monday, February 29 at 7:00 p.m.Upper School VP, please plan to attend.

K3 Spring Open House

Tuesday, March 29 at 4:30 p.m.Preschool VP, please plan to attend.

Graduation

Friday, May 20There will be a reception at the church. Upper School VP, please plan to attend.

Prayer WalkSunday, August 9 at 2:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center gallery. All parents, faculty, and staff are invited to attend this event.

Parents in PrayerParents in Prayer will meet every Monday starting August 17 from 8:00 a.m.–8:45 a.m. in the Gallery of the Performing Arts Center.

IMPORTANT JAA DATESSUMMER RAIDER

Important Dates 2015–16

Parents, Students, and Faculty Tabs on the Web

The Parents, Students, and Faculty Tabs have a wealth of information useful to everyone: forms, major events calendar/academic year calendar, health form, etc. Please use these tabs as your “go-to” spot for needed information that requires forms. These tabs are located at the upper right hand corner of the website home page.

Raider Report

During the school year, remember to review the Raider Report, a document produced by the Upper School and Middle School academic divisions to keep families abreast of day-to-day activ-ities, useful information, and schedule updates. The link for the Raider Report is located under the Parents Tab on the upper right side of the home page.

JA Inc. Corporate Meeting

Monday, August 24 at 6:00 p.m.Assembly Hall/Learning CenterAll JA parents are encouraged to attend.

School Calendar

The JA home page has a school calendar tab that takes the user to a Google Calendar. The calendar can be viewed in different ways (i.e., agenda, monthly, etc.) and can be printed. The academic calendar/major events calendar that is printed in the JA Directory will also be posted at this tab, in addition to being available at the Parents Tab.

From the School Nurse

Before your students return to school, please complete and submit the student information and medical form. The form is available on the JA website (www.jacksonacademy.org/parents/) under the Parents Tab (upper right of home page).

This form will need to be completed and returned as soon as possible and no later than the first day of school. For questions, contact Kathy Sheffield at KSheffield@jacksonacademy.org.

JA NEWSSUMMER RAIDER

JA Annual Fund

Gifts to the Jackson Academy Annual Fund are hard at work this summer. Thanks to the tremendous generosity of our JA families, the Annual Fund is making an enormous impact in what our students can look forward to when they return to campus this fall.

Annual Giving is helping provide renovations to the Upper School hallways with new lockers, carpet, and lighting. In the Preschool, a new glass door for K3 will be installed, as well as renovations in various classrooms. The Annual Fund is also contributing to the ARC Resource area renovation in Upper School, updated flooring in numerous locker rooms, and renovation of the Middle School teachers’ lounge.

“We are truly grateful to our many families and friends who give so generously to the Annual Fund,” said Jackson Academy President Cliff Kling. “Our donors are partnering with us to provide our students with the very best in independent education. The Annual Fund is a true difference maker providing programs and campus enhancements not possible through tuition dollars alone.”

Thank you to our parents, faculty, alumni, trustees, grandparents, and friends for their gifts that totaled more than $325,000 during the 2014-2015 school year. With approximately 73 percent of the school’s operating budget designated to retaining and attracting quality teachers, the need for additional sources of income is a necessity. Gifts to the Annual Fund help provide our trustees with additional funds to complete projects across campus. JA alumni continue to play a major role in the success of the Annual Fund. Their gifts go towards providing our faculty with a $150 Christmas bonus and gift card.

Last year’s Annual Fund could not have been possible without our Annual Fund chairs, Brandon and Foster Kennedy, as well as the 2014-2015 division chairs, Hillary and Chesley James, Preschool; Tabitha and Stephen Clay, Lower School; Story and Todd Warren, Middle School; and Amanda and Lash Lacoste, Upper School. Another huge thanks to our Development Committee chair, Stephen Johnston, along with the 2014–2015 committee members: Phillip Bowman, Scot Thigpen, John Lundy, Jan Ishee, George Walker, Ray Robertson, and Austin Barbour.

The JA Annual Fund is the ONE fund that helps enhance the Jackson Academy experience. More details to come about our 2015-2016 Five-Week Annual Fund campaign. You won’t want to miss it!

A Blue & White NightSaturday, August 15 at 7:00 p.m.

The South Warehouse

The JAA will host A Blue & White Night at The South Warehouse in Jackson on Saturday, August 15, 2015. The event will feature a fabulous silent auction, a tuition raffle, a live auction, amazing food, and live music. Dress in your favorite casual blue and white outfit and join us for a wonderful evening. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit jacksonacademy.org/unite.

Visit jacksonacademy.org for up-to-date athletic schedules. All schedules are subject to change.

VARSITY FOOTBALL

DATE OPPONENT TME SITEAug. 14 Jamboree TBA JAAug. 21 Northeast Lauderdale 7:00 JAAug. 28 ACCS 7:00 NatchezSept. 4 Briarcrest 7:00 JASept. 11 Presbyterian Christian School 7:00 HattiesburgSept. 18 Magnolia Heights 7:30 SenatobiaSept. 25 Hillcrest 7:00 JacksonOct. 2 Jackson Prep 7:00 JAOct.9 East Rankin 7:00 PelahatchieOct. 16 MRA 7:00 MadisonOct. 23 Pillow 7:00 JAOct. 30 Washington (HC) 7:00 JANov. 6 Playoffs TBA TBANov. 13 Playoffs TBA TBANov. 20 Class AAA Division 1 Championship TBA Clinton

JR. HIGH FOOTBALL

DATE OPPONENT 7TH 8TH Jr. HIGH SITEAug. 13 Jamboree TBA JAAug. 27 PCS 5:00 6:30 JASept. 3 Parklane 5:00 6:30 McCombSept. 10 Pillow 4:30 5:30 6:45 GreenwoodSept. 17 Copiah 5:00 6:30 JASept. 24 MRA 4:30 5:30 6:45 JAOct. 1 Magnolia Heights 5:00 6:30 JAOct. 8 Washington 4:30 5:30 6:45 GreenvilleOct.15 Jackson Prep 4:30 5:30 6:45 Flowood

FAST PITCH SOFTBALL

DATE OPPONENT VARSITY B-TEAM SITEAug. 3 Hartfield 4:00 5:30 JAAug. 4 Jackson Victors 4:00 5:30 JAAug. 10 Jackson Prep 4:00 5:30 JAAug. 22 Canton Academy Tournament TBA CantonAug. 24 Canton Academy 4:00 5:30 JAAug. 27 Hartfield 5:00 TBA FlowoodAug. 31 Canton Academy 6:30 5:00 CantonSept. 1 MRA* 4:00 (DH) MadisonSept. 3 Jackson Victors 6:30 5:00 MadisonSept. 8 Pilow* 5:00 (DH) GreenwoodSept. 14 Jackson Prep 6:30 5:30 FlowoodSept. 15 Washington* 4:00 (DH) JASept. 17 Magnolia Heights 4:00 5:30 JASept. 19 AAAA D-1 Tournament TBA TBASept. 21 AAAA D-1 Tournament TBA TBASept. 26 State AAAA Tournament TBA Shiloh ParkSept. 28 State AAAA Tournament TBA Shiloh Park*Conference Game

CROSS COUNTRY

DATE HOST TIME SITEAug. 31 JA Invitational 3:00 Choctaw TrailsSept. 7 Open Sept. 14 Jackson Prep Invitational 4:00 Choctaw TrailsSept. 21 MRA Invitational 4:00 Choctaw TrailsSept. 28 PCS Invitational 3:00 HattiesburgOct. 5 Simpson Invitational 4:00 MageeOct. 13 Columbia Invitational 4:00 ColumbiaOct. 19 North State TBA TBAOct. 26 MAIS Championships TBA Choctaw Trails

• Promote the ideals of good sportsmanship, ethics, and integrity. • Cheer for the Raiders, not against the competition—this

includes signs.• Respect officials and their decisions. Games can’t be played

without them. • Win with humility without boasting; lose with grace, without

excuses or finger pointing; do both with dignity. • Demonstrate respect for opposing fans, coaches, and team

members. • Realize that a ticket is a privilege to attend an athletic compe-

tition and support Jackson Academy activities, not a license to verbally assault others or be generally obnoxious.

• Good sportsmanship should be contagious. • Self control is a virtue. • Be an exemplary role model by positively supporting and en-

couraging Raider team members and their coaches. Have fun promoting our teams.

• Be a fan...not a fanatic! • Make good sportsmanship a conscious priority. It’s simply the

right thing to do. • Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.

FALL SPORTS SCHEDULESUMMER RAIDER

JA CODE OF GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP

VOLLEYBALL

DATE OPPONENT 6TH GRADE MID SCHOOL B-TEAM VARSITY SITEAug. 3 MRA 4:00 5:00 6:00 MadisonAug. 4 Jackson Prep 5:00 6:00 7:00 FlowoodAug. 8 Power Play TBA TBA MemphisAug. 10 Hartfield 4:00 5:00 6:00 FlowoodAug. 11 St. Andrews 4:30 5:30 6:30 RidgelandAug. 14-15 Set It Off Tournament TBA TBAAug. 17 Hartfield 4:00 5:00 6:00 JAAug. 20 St. Joe 4:30 5:30 JAAug. 20 Pearl Jr. High 4:00 5:00 PearlAug. 24 Hillcrest 4:30 5:30 6:30 JAAug. 25 CCS TBA TBA TBAAug. 27 PCS 4:00 5:00 6:00 HattiesburgAug. 29 MC JV Tournament TBA TBASept. 1 Hancock High School 5:30 6:30 KilnSept. 3 Northwest Rankin 5:30 6:30 FlowoodSept. 8 MRA 4:00 5:00 6:00 JASept. 11-12 St. Joe MS Tournament TBA TBASept. 15 Jackson Prep 4:00 5:00 6:00 JASept. 17 Hillcrest 4:30 6:30 5:30 JacksonSept. 21 CCS TBA TBA TBASept.24 St. Joe 4:30 5:30 6:30 JASept. 26 OLA Tournament TBA TBASept. 26 CCS Tournament TBA TBASept. 28 PCS 4:00 5:00 6:00 JASept. 29 Clinton High School 5:30 6:30 JAOct. 3 JA Invitational TBAOct. 5 Playoffs JAOct. 8 MAIS State Championship JA

MAIS SWIM MEET

DATE SITE GRADESept. 23 TBA 1-12

GIRLS SOCCER

DATE OPPONENT JR. HIGH VARSITY SITEJuly 31 St. Andrews TBA TBAAug. 3 Parklane* 3:00 JAAug. 7-9 Collierville Tournament TBA Collierville, TN.Aug. 17 Copiah* 5:00 6:30 JAAug. 20 Jackson Prep* 5:00 6:30 FlowoodAug. 24 Copiah* 5:00 6:30 GallmanAug. 25 MRA* 5:00 6:30 JAAug. 29 PCS* 10:00 11:30 JAAug. 31 Pillow 4:00 5:30 GreenwoodSept. 3 Parklane* 3:00 McCombSept. 8 MRA* 5:00 6:30 MadisonSept. 14 Lamar 5:30 7:00 JASept. 17 PCS* 4:30 6:00 HattiesburgSept. 22 Pillow 5:00 6:30 JASept. 24 Lamar 4:30 6:00 MeridianSept. 29 Jackson Prep* 5:00 6:30 JAOct. 6 Playoffs TBA TBAOct. 8 Playoffs TBA TBAOct. 13 MAIS State Championship TBA TBA*Conference Game

FALL SPORTS SCHEDULESUMMER RAIDER

ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUBSUMMER RAIDER

2015–16 Athletic Booster Club Board

Join the Athletic Booster Club

President Laurie and John Raines

Vice President Deanna and Steve Funderburg

Secretary Katie and Brad Stringer

Treasurer Lulu and Scott Pedigo

Corporate Communications Story and Todd Warren

Director of Operations (Football) Allison and Jeff Fracchia

Director of Operations (Basketball) Amy and Robert Hederman

Director of Operations (Baseball/Track) Brandi and Darin Dorsey

Director of Special Projects Trenton and J.P. Milam

School Communications Becky and Bobo Clarke

Member-at-Large (Treasurer) Elizabeth and Kerk Mehrle

Member-at-Large (Special Projects) Kristen and Lee Nations

Member-at-Large (Corp. Communications) Jennifer and Mike Bracken

Member-at-Large (Concessions) Erica and Brian Bertschler

Immediate Past President Melody and Barry McNair

Work has begun on this year’s Sports Information Guide. For advertising information and specials for the Senior Section, contact:

Story Warrenstorywarren@hotmail.com

SPORTSINFORMATION

GUIDE

JACKSON ACADEMYALL SPORTS NIGHT

Each athletic team will be introduced during All Sports Night and will interact with students!

Tuesday, August 186:00 p.m. on Raider Field

Join the Athletic Booster Club for the 2015–16 school year. To become a member, visit www.jacksonacademy.org/athletics/booster-club/

and download the membership form. If you have any questions, please contact John Raines at jraines@mrbins.com.

PERFORMING ARTSSUMMER RAIDER

The Jackson Academy Performing Arts Department is pleased to present its fall Upper School musical Into The Woods by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine. Into The Woods is a modern twist on the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales in a musical format that follows the classic tales of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel—all tied together by an original story involving a baker and his wife, their wish to begin a family, and their interaction with the witch who has put a curse on them.

There will be three opportunities to see our talented Upper School cast and crew in this production:

Saturday, November 7 at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, November 8 at 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 9 at 7:00 p.m.

Tickets will be for sale online closer to production dates and at the door prior to each performance. For more information on any of our performances, email Katie Shores at kshores@jacksonacademy.org.

October 16 Fourth Grade ProgramOctober 27 Fall Choral ConcertNovember 7–9 Fall Upper School Musical (Into The Woods)November 16–18 Auditions for Spring Middle School MusicalDecember 4 Finale Christmas PerformanceDecember 4 Christmas in the PACDecember 7 DramaFest in the Black Box TheatreDecember 8 Christmas ConcertDecember 11 Little House ProgramDecember 17 PreKindergarten Christmas Programs Kindergarten Christmas ProgramJanuary 22 Showtime competes at Jackson PrepJanuary 23 Encore competes at Jackson PrepJanuary 29 Second Grade ProgramJanuary 29 Showtime competes at South JonesJanuary 30 Encore competes at South JonesFebruary 5–6 Fourth Annual Jackson Academy

Showchoir InvitationalFebruary 12 First Grade Parent PreviewFebruary 13 Encore competes at PurvisFebruary 19 Patriotic Day ProgramFebruary 19 Showtime competes at West JonesFebruary 19–20 Debate TournamentFebruary 20 Encore competes at West JonesFebruary 23 Black History ProgramFebruary 26 Grandparents DayFebruary 26 Showtime competes at PetalFebruary 29 Features PageantMarch 4 JA’s Got TalentMarch 5 Encore competes at Oak GroveMarch 24 Student Showchoir PerformanceMarch 31 Quiz BowlApril 1 Fifth Grade performanceApril 7 Cum Laude InductionApril 9 Encore competes at FAME (Branson, Mo.)April 15–16 Middle School MusicalApril 19 Spring SpectacularApril 21 Upper School Awards DayApril 26 Spring Choral ConcertApril 29 K3 ProgramMay 2–5 Kindergarten ProgramsMay 5 Finale Spring ConcertMay 6 First Grade ProgramMay 9–12 2016–17 Showchoir AuditionsMay 13 PreKindergarten ProgramMay 20 Founders Day Program

Performing Arts Center Events Into The Woods