5th graders help K4 students with reading

The K4 and 5th grade reading buddies meet in K4 pod each week. The students take turns reading to each other. The 5th graders take time to listen and encourage their reading buddies. They also model fluency and reading with expression to the K4 students. … [More]

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Teaching and Learning at GTJS

We are so proud of all the teaching and learning that happens at Gwen T. Jackson School! … [More]

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Celebrating Dr. Seuss’ Birthday!

 Students at Gwen T. Jackson School celebrated Dr. Seuss' birthday in style! … [More]

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1st graders put on puppet show for K5!

Ms. Kuhnke's 1st grade student present a puppet show to Ms. Muhlberg's K5 class. The 1st graders made the puppets and answered questions from the K5 students. … [More]

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GTJS students participate in monthly POD Meetings

Each month GTJS students participate in POD meetings. During this monthly motivation students are reminded of our three PBIS goal behaviors: Be Safe, Be Respectful and Be Responsible. Students receive awards from their teachers and celebrate positive accomplishments in their POD, including perfect … [More]

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Stand Up for Gwen T. Jackson

The Peace Propaganda Project's mission in working with the 4th Graders at Gwen T. Jackson Elementary School was to create an song to serve as an anthem for the school. Our students were very quick learners and put in a lot of hard work in the class to make the project a success. The students helped … [More]

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Welcome

Gwen T. Jackson Early Childhood and Elementary School (formerly 21st Street School) serves childen as young as six weeks of age through children in grade 5.  Children 6 weeks to 3 years old are eligible for our Early Care Program.  Our Head Start program offers half-day kindergarten for 3-year-olds and all-day kindergarten for 4-year-olds. We have a beautiful, comfortable and child-centered facility.  Why do private daycare when your child could be at Gwen T. Jackson, learning?