Five Minute Friday

Posted Date: 11/07/25 (12:44 PM)

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Jack Jackter

Five-Minute Friday

November 7, 2025

News from the Office:

Important Reminder: Student Pick-Up and Bus Changes

When you need to change your child’s pick-up or bus schedule during the day, please send your message to one of the following email addresses:

jjisattendance@colchesterct.org

jjis-office-professionals@colchesterct.org

Please do not send this information directly to Mrs. Collins or Mrs. Guinan. Using the designated email addresses ensures that your message is received promptly, even if someone is out of the office.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Parent Pick-Up Procedures Reminder

We will continue to utilize the new parent pick-up procedures until further notice.

Please note that although the gym ramp has re-opened, for safety reasons we ask that you ensure children do not climb on or hang from the railings.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping keep everyone safe!

6 Day Rotating Schedule

With inclement weather on the horizon, we wanted to share how our 6-day rotation schedule will work in the event of a snow day. If school is canceled, that day will simply be dropped from the rotation. For example, if a snow day occurs on Day 3, the next school day will remain Day 4 as originally planned. This helps keep our schedule consistent and ensures that instructional plans continue smoothly once we return.

If it is a planned day off we will continue to follow the six day rotating schedule. Please see the attached calendar for the 25-26 planned rotating schedule.

What's Happening At JJIS:

Grade 3 Field Trip

The third grade had an exciting field trip! They visited The Old State House, The Legislative Offices, and the Capitol. During their trip, students participated in a Mock Trial, explored historical sites, and observed how the Legislature votes. As a special treat, they even got to meet CT State Representative Mark DiCaprio!

Weekly Gym at JJIS

Grade 4 Gym Update

The Connecticut Physical Fitness Testing is underway!

Students in Grade 4 are working hard to complete the state-required fitness assessments, which help measure overall health and fitness.

Here’s what we’re focusing on:

🏃 Aerobic Endurance – tested with the PACER Run
🤸 Flexibility – tested with the Back Saver Sit and Reach
💪 Abdominal Strength – tested with the Curl-Up Test
🧍 Upper Body Strength – tested with the Right Angle Push-Up Test

Grades 3 & 5 Weekly Update

Our third and fifth graders have been staying active, building skills, and having a great time in Physical Education!

We kicked off class with our Rock, Paper, Scissors Warm-Up, a fun and engaging way to start the day. Students practiced cooperation, problem-solving, and worked to improve their overall fitness. This activity incorporates cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, and muscular strength — all while keeping students smiling and moving!

The main lesson, Battleship, challenged students to demonstrate teamwork, sportsmanship, and leadership. Through this exciting game, students strengthened their throwing skills, balance, and other gross motor movements.

JJIS Honors Veterans

Our school came together to honor and celebrate the veterans in our community with a heartfelt Veterans Day ceremony. The Cub Scouts proudly led us in the Pledge of Allegiance and our school song. Students showcased their talents through artwork, musical performances, and original writing dedicated to our veterans. The JJIS Chorus beautifully performed “My Country, ’Tis of Thee,” while the Jaquer Band energized the audience with “When the Saints Go Marching In” and "America the Beautiful," while our Sign Away Hot Spot signed for the audience. It was a meaningful afternoon filled with pride, gratitude, and community spirit.

Homework and after School Clubs:

News From the PTO:

Important Upcoming Dates:

Monday November 10th - Day 2 Schedule
Tuesday November 11th - No School Veterans Day
Wednesday November 12th - Day 3 Schedule - McDonalds - McTeacher Night - 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday November 13th - Day 4 Schedule - PTO Meeting 6:30pm
Friday November 14th - Day 5 Schedule
Monday November 17th - Day 6 Schedule - Picture Re-Take Day

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