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UPCOMING EVENTS
March 22
*Band Booster Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in Band Hall
March 23*MAIS District Science Fair March 25-28*Easter Holiday March 30*JA Invitational April 1*Prom
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NOW ENROLLING
Enroll today for JA's Preschool!
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BASEBALL CAMP
March 25 | Raider ParkRegister on Friday for Baseball Camp at JA at 8:45 a.m. at the Raider Park Baseball Field.
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The Clarion-Ledger Super 10
Congratulations to the Lady Raiders Basketball Team for being named to The Clarion-Ledger Super 10! |
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ON YOUR MARK, GET SET, GO...RAIDER RACER!
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When the STEM crew finished production this week, the Raider Racer sported a blue and white exterior. Of course, what other colors would do? Jackson Academy fourth graders are designing, building, and racing an electric car. The new program at JA is one way of fostering interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. This initiative is part of a program called Greenpower that seeks to advance education of technology and sustainable engineering. Besides learning teamwork, students become more aware of how various challenges of society can be solved through engineering and other STEM related fields.  Every fourth grader has had an opportunity to drive the Raider Racer, which runs 17-18 miles per hour. "The same sentiment was expressed by each of the children after they drove it around the football field: 'It went a lot faster than I thought it would!'," said Cliff Powers, Lower School STEM teacher. Continue Reading...
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CHRISTIAN LEADERS OF THE FUTURE
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SPEECH & DEBATE: SACRAMENTO BOUND!
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  The Speech & Debate Team includes: (from left, back) Brianna Cry, Cory Tirman, Hays Rogers, Dolph Maxwell, Reggie Fullwood, Dalton Gibson, Natalie Ford; (front) Burkette Moulder, Samantha Brown, Reese Overstreet, Caroline Nall, Lucy Clement, and Chloe Owens; (not pictured) Kelsey Ford.Members of the Speech & Debate Team have attended nine tournaments so far this year learning new skills, honing existing skills, and experiencing success! In February, JA hosted the Jackson Catholic Forensics League speech & debate tournament, a qualifier for the National Catholic Forensic League's national tournament. Speech & Debate coaches from JA, Prep, and St. Andrew's coordinated the event. Eleven JA students competed in the JCFL qualifier. Eight students in teams of two debated the February Public Forum debate topic: Resolved: The United States federal government should adopt a carbon tax. Others competed in several different interpretation, debate, and public speaking events. JA students Natalie Ford and Chloe Owens came in fourth overall and qualified for the NCFL's grand national tournament in Sacramento, California in May in Duo Interpretation. Brianna Cry earned first alternate (5th overall) in Dramatic Performance, and Hays Rogers earned fourth alternate (8th overall) in Congressional Debate. Brianna will also be traveling to California for the national tournament competition. JA Speech & Debate coach Lauren Ray is excited about the team's first year. "We're so proud of our students, and we're so thankful to each volunteer who helped us make the JCFL qualifier a successful weekend for our school and our state!"
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An Equestrian Team organizational meeting for the upcoming school year is scheduled for March 24 at 5:30 p.m. in the PAC. This will be offered to rising sixth graders and anyone else who is interested from grades six through twelve. Students have to have some riding experience. If you have any questions, contact Stacy Bates at sbates@jacksonacademy.org.
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SIXTH ANNUAL 3 ON 3 TOURNAMENT
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 A 3 on 3 basketball tournament will be played on Friday, March 25 at Jackson Academy. Games will start at 9:00 a.m. Boys and girls in grades fourth through twelfth can participate (JA students only). Grades fourth through sixth will be randomly chosen to determine team members. Grades seventh through ninth and tenth through twelfth are encouraged to form their own teams. Champion T-shirts will be awarded for each division. For questions contact Ronnie Rogers at 601.540.8041. Please turn the appropriate form in by March 23 to your grade's office. The cost is $10 per person. Please make checks payable to Jackson Academy.
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FRIDAY IS LAST DAY FOR COLOR ME RAIDER
EARLY REGISTRATION
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Thursday, April 7, 2016 at 5:30 p.m.
Join your friends for the second annual Color Me Raider 5K run/walk. Pre-registration ends Friday, March 25.
The course begins at the JA football field and will finish at Raider Park for the double header baseball game against Magnolia Heights. Register online for the annual 5k run/walk at jacksonacademy.org/colormeraider. Highlights
- Color stations throughout course
- 1-Mile fun run for younger children
- T-shirt included in fee and students may wear them to school on April 7
- Kids fun zone and games
- Crawfish and concessions for sale
- Running Club credit (15 laps for 5K and 5 laps for 1-mile fun run)
- Rain or shine event
| Registration Fee
The JA Athletic Booster Club is accepting online registration and payment only this year. Discounts are available for registrations received by March 25, 2016. The per person registration fee includes 5K (or 1-mile fun run), T-shirt (royal blue athletic T-shirt with the above logo in a design on the front), admission to kids fun zone, and admission to the double header baseball game. Details are below:
- $30 per person if registered by March 25; use online promo code EARLYBIRD.
- $130 max per family if registered by March 25; use online promo code FAMILY.
- $40 per person and $180 family max after March 25 with no guarantee of T-shirts.
| Packet Pickup at Raider Hall
- Monday, April 4: 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 5: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, April 6: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Thursday, April 7: 7:30 a.m. until
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Important
Absolutely no golf carts, bikes, or motorized vehicles are allowed on the course unless specifically marked with official volunteer signage. Law enforcement and race volunteers will be enforcing this rule. Your cooperation is required for everyone's safety.
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