“Love That Class”

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“Love That Class”

A Poem Inspired by Walter Dean Myers Continue reading

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Exciting Day for Young Writers

yww1Third graders from S.P Livingston and JCDS entered the Fine Art Auditorium shyly, clutching the “All about Me” papers that they had written for their new, soon-to-be friends. Continue reading

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Voices of Distinction


DSC_0012-rSixth graders presented Voices of Distinction, the capstone of their learning experiences at Jacksonville Country Day School, on Wednesday, May 15. Continue reading

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Green Team Helps Build Truck Out of Cans

can2The Green Team participated in a service learning project on Saturday, April 27, at the Jacksonville Landing. Continue reading

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4th Graders Create iBook About Spanish-Speaking Countries

 

4thgradeibook2-rFourth graders have completed their iBook as part of their Latin America unit. Continue reading

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Band & Chorus a Hit at MusicUSA

DSC_1143The JCDS Chorus and Band have once again proven to be advanced musicians. They both not only received superior ratings and first places, they also won the Grand Champion Awards at the MusicUSA Festival in Orlando on April 5. Continue reading

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2nd Graders Turn Lemons into Lemonade


lemon3Second graders presented the show “Lemonade!” on March 14. Continue reading

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Young Artist Forum

artshow3There was an explosion of color, talent, and creativity that transformed the halls and auditorium of the Kelly Fine Arts Center earlier this week. Continue reading

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6th Graders Collect Shoes for Africa

shoesforafricaPhotographer Patsy Smith-Roberts visited JCDS for the second time this school year on March 18. During this second visit, she was presented with two big boxes of shoes sixth graders collected for her to take on her next trip to Africa. Continue reading

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Broadway or Baymeadows?

broadway2013-1Amazing talent was on show as the sixth grade class performed “Broadway Demo Hour” on February 28. Continue reading

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