Daily Announcements 

Urgent Announcement
 
H1N1 Influenza Update
As of Thursday, July 2
 
The Jackson School District community is saddened by the death of a Holman Elementary School student this week and offered counseling services to our parents, students and staff. 
 
CLICK HERE for a resource that may assist parents in talking to their children about the loss of a classmate. Parents are also welcome to contact the district guidance office at 732-833-4638 if they need additional resources.
 
On Wednesday morning (July 1), the Ocean County Health Department confirmed that this student tested positive for the H1N1 influenza virus but also had an underlying medical condition.
 
We realize this news may cause a certain amount of anxiety and concern for our parents and staff due to the presence of confirmed H1N1 influenza. We understand that our parents may be nervous, but it is important to remember that every conversation we have had with health officials indicates that most people who have become ill with this virus have experienced typical flu symptoms and have recovered without complications.
 
We cannot go into detail about this student for privacy reasons, but we can say that included in the Ocean County Health Department's release was the fact that this child had other underlying medical conditions. Like seasonal flu, H1N1 influenza can cause a worsening of underlying chronic medical conditions.
 
The most important thing we can all do is continue to practice the hygiene etiquette recommended by health officials. This includes recommendations to:
  • Wash your hands with soap and water especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
  • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze and throw away the tissue or cough or sneeze in your sleeve.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
  • Try to avoid contact with people who are ill.
  • If you are sick, stay home.
  • Wipe common household/workplace surfaces with disinfectants whose labels report virus-killing properties.
  • Stay informed about the situation as it evolves from credible sources such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (www.cdc.gov), the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services (www.state.gov/health) or the Ocean County Health Department (www.ochd.org).
 
 
JACKSON SCHOOL DISTRICT ATHLETIC PHYSICAL SCHEDULE FOR THE 2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR
Athletic Physicals for Grades 6-12
 
PHYSICALS ARE FOR ALL SPORTS FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR AS FOLLOWS. CHOOSE ANY OF THE THREE SITES NO MATTER WHAT SCHOOL YOU ATTEND.
 
LAST CHANCE FOR PHYSICAL IS IN AUGUST!
 McAuliffe Middle School
Date: Monday, August 17, 2009 Time:10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Place: Gym Entrance
 
*Wear shorts or a bathing suit.
*Bring prescription glasses or contacts.
*Come with physical forms filled out.
 
The physicals start and end promptly at the times listed for each school on the charts above. If you miss these scheduled physicals, it will be necessary to get a physical done at your private physician in order to participate in any sport during the 2009-2010 school year. Parents may accompany their child during the physical exam.
 
Private Physicians If you decide to have your family physician complete your child's physical; all pages in the packet must be filled out and signed. Deliver your completed packet (middle school athletes) to the main office at McAuliffe by 8/17/09 and (high school athletes) to their high school Athletic Office by 6/9/09.
 
All physicals completed by a private physician must, by State Law, also be approved by the Jackson School District physician! If you have any questions, please call the nurse at your school.

Board Briefs 

2009-2010 DISTRICT CALENDAR
 
The Board of Education has released the 2009-2010 School Calendar.
 
Click on the calendar link on the black navigation bar on top of this web page or view it here.

Our Mission... 

From Superintendent of Schools

Thomas Gialanella

 

 

Scholarship. Character. Initiative.

 

These three words, which are seen in the banner of our newly designed website, encapsulate what we want to help our students develop within themselves. They come directly from our Mission Statement (which you can read to the right of this message)and are the heart of our comprehensive educational program.

 

This program is kept fresh by a Board of Education that is willing to design and support a five-year curriculum plan that keeps what we teach relevant to students who will encounter a global society and a world filled with new challenges.

 

A dedicated, talented staff helps us create a learning atmosphere in which students thrive, but a strong home-school connection is also important. We hope you will participate in your child's education. We also hope you will participate in an educational process that we believe must always be responsible to the children we educate and the taxpayers we serve. Toward that end, we hope the information on this website about our programs and about the workings of the Board of Education will help you stay "connected'' with us.

 

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Upcoming Events 

Monday, August 17
HS Sports Physicals
10AM - 4PM
McAuliffe Gym Entrance
Friday, July 03, 2009
View Monthly Calendar
Under the NJ School District Accountability Act, school districts are required to post certain information.
 
CLICK HERE for the (Proposed) 2009-2010 "User Friendly'' Budget, as required.
 
CLICK HERE for the 2008-2009 "User Friendly'' district budget, as required.

Weather 

Chance thunderstorms
Today, 7/3/2009
High: 80 | Low: 63
Chance thunderstorms
29% chance of precipitation.
Partly cloudy
Tomorrow, 7/4/2009
High: 83 | Low: 60
Partly cloudy

Mission Statement 

The Jackson School District is committed to developing and sustaining a learning environment that fosters growth in scholarship, character and initiative.
 
We are resolved to ensure all students achieve the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards at all grade levels and our comprehensive education program provides opportunities for students to become life-long learners and contributing citizens in a worldwide community.

District Newsletters 

Jackson School District Newsletters
 
 
 
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Jackson School District , 151 Don Connor Blvd. , Jackson, NJ 08527
Phone: 732-833-4600
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