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Benjamin Jepson Multiage Interdistrict Magnet School, 15 Lexington Avenue, New Haven, CT (2026)

09/08/2026

It takes a village, and we have an incredible one at Jepson! ❤️

A heartfelt thank you to the members of the Elm City Clubs-NANBPWC, Inc., City of New Haven Fire Department, and State Representative, Wildaliz Bermudez, for bringing so much cheer and positive energy to our students. Seeing your friendly faces as our students arrived was the absolute best way to start the school year. Thank you for championing our youth and cheering them on toward success!

09/08/2026

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08/31/2026

🎉 Welcome Back, Bluejays! Today Is Our Day to SOAR! 🎉

The day we've all been waiting for is finally here!

Today, we proudly welcome our Kindergarten through 8th grade students, families, and staff back to Benjamin Jepson Magnet School for the start of a brand-new school year. After a summer filled with adventures, relaxation, and preparation, our halls are once again alive with excitement, energy, and the promise of new opportunities.

The first day of school marks the beginning of a new journey. It is a time for reconnecting with friends, meeting new classmates, building relationships with teachers, and embracing the possibilities that come with a fresh start. Whether this is a student's first day at Jepson or another exciting chapter in their educational journey, we are thrilled to begin this year together.

Our classrooms are ready. Our teachers are prepared. Our staff is excited. Most importantly, our Bluejays are back where they belong: learning, growing, exploring, and achieving together.

Throughout this year, we will continue to focus on the values that help our school community thrive. Every day, we encourage our students to SOAR by being:

🛡️ Safe
📚 Organized
⭐ Accountable
🤝 Respectful

These expectations help create a positive school culture where every student feels welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed. At Benjamin Jepson Magnet School, we believe that when students feel connected and inspired, there is no limit to what they can accomplish.

This year will be filled with exciting learning experiences, new discoveries, creative opportunities, meaningful friendships, and memorable moments. Together, we will celebrate achievements, overcome challenges, and continue building a school community where every child can shine.

As we begin this school year, we want to thank our families for their partnership and support. Your encouragement, involvement, and commitment play an essential role in helping our students succeed. We are grateful to work alongside you as we support the growth and development of every Bluejay.

A Special Welcome to Our New Bluejays

If today is your first day at Benjamin Jepson Magnet School, welcome! We are so happy you are here. You are now part of a caring community that believes in kindness, curiosity, perseverance, and excellence. We cannot wait to get to know you and help you discover all the amazing things you can achieve.

Here's to a Fantastic School Year!

As we open our doors and begin this new chapter, let's embrace each day with enthusiasm, determination, and a commitment to doing our best.

Together, we'll learn. Together, we'll grow. Together, we'll achieve.

💙 Together We SOAR! 💙

Welcome Back, Bluejays! Let's make this our best year yet! 🐦✨🏫🎉📚"

08/30/2026

"🎉 1 Day Until School Starts: Tomorrow Is the Day!

The wait is almost over, Bluejays!

After weeks of summer adventures, preparation, and anticipation, tomorrow is the first day of school at Benjamin Jepson Magnet School for our Kindergarten through 8th grade students! Our classrooms are ready, our teachers are excited, and we cannot wait to welcome students and families back for another incredible year of learning, growth, and success.

The start of a new school year is always a special moment. It is a chance to begin fresh, set new goals, make new friends, discover new interests, and create memories that will last a lifetime. Tomorrow marks the beginning of a new chapter filled with opportunities to learn, explore, and achieve.

Over the past two weeks, our countdown has highlighted the values, experiences, and people that make Benjamin Jepson such a special place. We've reflected on staying safe, being organized, taking responsibility, showing respect, building friendships, dreaming big, and preparing for success. Now it's time to bring all of those ideas together as we begin a new school year.

Whether your child is returning as a familiar face or joining our Bluejay family for the very first time, we want every student to know that they belong here. Our school is a place where students are encouraged to be curious, creative, confident, and kind. Together, we create a community where everyone is supported and every child has the opportunity to soar.

As you prepare for tomorrow, take a few minutes tonight to help make the morning as smooth and exciting as possible.

First Day Ready Checklist

✅ Backpack packed and ready
✅ School supplies organized
✅ Clothes laid out for the morning
✅ Water bottle and lunch plans prepared
✅ Good night's sleep
✅ Positive attitude and excitement for learning

Tomorrow, students will walk through our doors ready to: 📚 Learn something new
🤝 Build friendships and connections
🌟 Set goals and challenge themselves
🎨 Explore creativity and innovation
💡 Discover new interests and talents
💙 Become part of another year of Bluejay success

Most importantly, tomorrow we come together again as a school community. The laughter will return to our hallways, classrooms will come alive with learning, and our Bluejays will once again fill our school with energy, enthusiasm, and school pride.

Our SOAR Expectations

🛡️ Safe
📚 Organized
⭐ Accountable
🤝 Respectful

Thank you to our families for your partnership, support, and trust. We are honored to be part of your child's educational journey and look forward to everything we will accomplish together this year.

The countdown is over. The excitement is here.

We can't wait to see you tomorrow!

💙 Together We SOAR! 💙

Welcome back, Bluejays! Let's make the 2026-2027 school year our best year yet. 🐦✨🎉🏫"

08/29/2026

🎒 2 Days Until School Starts: Backpack Check Time!

The countdown is almost complete, Bluejays! In just 2 days, the halls of Benjamin Jepson Magnet School will once again be filled with smiling faces, eager learners, and the excitement of a brand-new school year.

Today's countdown is all about getting prepared for a successful start. Backpacks are being packed, supplies are being organized, and families are making those final preparations before the first day of school. These small steps help students feel confident, excited, and ready to learn from the moment they walk through our doors.

The beginning of a new school year is an exciting time. There are new opportunities to learn, new friendships to build, new goals to achieve, and new experiences waiting around every corner. Being prepared helps students start the year feeling organized and ready to take on every challenge and opportunity that comes their way.

At Benjamin Jepson Magnet School, we know that success begins with strong routines and good preparation. Taking a few minutes to get ready now can make the first day feel more comfortable and enjoyable. Simple habits like packing a backpack, planning for the morning, and talking about the upcoming school year can help reduce first-day jitters and build excitement.

As we prepare to welcome our Bluejays back, we encourage families to take some time together to review plans for the first day and celebrate all the exciting possibilities ahead.

First Day Readiness Checklist

✅ Backpack packed and ready to go
✅ School supplies organized
✅ Water bottle and lunch plans prepared
✅ Clothes ready for the morning
✅ Bedtime routine established
✅ Positive attitude and excitement for learning

The first day of school is more than just the beginning of a new year. It is the start of new adventures, new friendships, and new opportunities to learn and grow. Our teachers and staff are looking forward to greeting students, helping them settle in, and making sure every Bluejay feels welcome and supported.

Looking Ahead

In just two short days, students will: 📚 Meet their teachers
🤝 Reconnect with friends and make new ones
🎨 Explore their classrooms
⭐ Set goals for the year ahead
💙 Begin another year of learning and growing together

Family Conversation Starter

Ask your child:

""What are you most excited about for the first day of school?""

Whether it's seeing friends, meeting a teacher, learning something new, or simply being back at school, we can't wait to hear what our Bluejays are looking forward to most.

Our SOAR Expectations

🛡️ Safe
📚 Organized
⭐ Accountable
🤝 Respectful

Only 2 days until we welcome our Bluejay family back to Benjamin Jepson Magnet School!

💙 Together We SOAR! 💙

The adventure begins soon, and we can't wait to soar into another amazing year together! 🐦✨🎒📚"

08/28/2026

🌟 3 Days Until School Starts: Dream Big, Bluejays!

The countdown is almost complete! In just 3 days, the halls of Benjamin Jepson Magnet School will once again be filled with excitement, curiosity, and endless possibilities. As we prepare to welcome our Kindergarten through 8th grade students back, we're encouraging every Bluejay to think about one important idea:

Dream Big.

A new school year is a fresh beginning. It’s an opportunity to set goals, discover new interests, build confidence, and challenge yourself to learn something new. Whether a student dreams of becoming a scientist, artist, teacher, engineer, athlete, author, or community leader, every dream begins with the courage to believe in yourself and the willingness to keep learning and growing.

At Benjamin Jepson Magnet School, we want every student to know that their ideas matter, their talents are valued, and their potential is limitless. Our classrooms are places where students are encouraged to ask questions, explore new concepts, think creatively, and persevere through challenges. We believe that when students are supported and inspired, amazing things can happen.

Dreaming big doesn't always mean accomplishing something huge overnight. Sometimes it starts with small goals and steady progress. It could mean learning to read a more challenging book, mastering a new math skill, making a new friend, trying something outside your comfort zone, or discovering a new passion. Every achievement, big or small, helps students grow and move closer to their goals.

As we begin a new school year together, we want our Bluejays to soar with confidence, knowing that they are capable of great things. Our teachers and staff are excited to support each student's journey and help them discover what is possible when they work hard, stay positive, and believe in themselves.

Dream Big This Year By:

🌟 Setting goals for yourself
📚 Challenging yourself to learn something new
💡 Asking questions and staying curious
🎨 Exploring your creativity
🤝 Building positive friendships
⭐ Believing in your abilities
🚀 Never giving up when things get difficult

A new school year brings endless opportunities to learn, grow, and shine. What will you accomplish this year? What goals are you excited to achieve? What dreams are waiting to take flight?

Family Conversation Starter

Ask your child:

""What is one thing you hope to accomplish this school year?""

Take time to talk about goals, celebrate dreams, and encourage your child to think about all the exciting possibilities ahead. The journey toward achieving those dreams starts with the first day of school.

Our SOAR Expectations

🛡️ Safe
📚 Organized
⭐ Accountable
🤝 Respectful

Only 3 days until we welcome our Bluejays back for another year of learning, growth, and achievement.

💙 Together We SOAR! 💙

""Dream big, work hard, and believe in yourself. The sky is not the limit when you're a Bluejay!"" 🐦✨🌟"

08/27/2026

"🍎 4 Days Until School Starts: Meet the Amazing Team Behind the Learning!

The countdown is almost over! In just 4 days, our Kindergarten through 8th grade Bluejays will walk through the doors of Benjamin Jepson Magnet School and meet the educators, support staff, and school leaders who are ready to help them learn, grow, and succeed.

At Jepson, our teachers do so much more than teach lessons. They inspire curiosity, build confidence, create meaningful learning experiences, and help every child discover their strengths. Long before students arrive on the first day, our staff has been working hard to prepare classrooms, organize learning materials, plan engaging lessons, and create welcoming environments where every student feels valued and supported.

One of the things that makes Benjamin Jepson special is the dedication and passion of our school community. Our teachers, support staff, specialists, office staff, custodians, and administrators all play an important role in helping students feel safe, successful, and connected. Together, they create a learning environment where children are encouraged to ask questions, explore new ideas, and reach their full potential.

Whether students are returning for another year or joining our school family for the first time, they will be greeted by caring adults who are excited to get to know them and support them throughout the year.

At Benjamin Jepson Magnet School, we believe strong relationships are the foundation of student success. When students feel connected to their teachers and school community, they develop the confidence to take risks, persevere through challenges, and celebrate their achievements.

Our Staff Is Ready To:

📚 Inspire a love of learning
🌟 Encourage creativity and curiosity
🤝 Build positive relationships with students and families
💡 Support academic and social-emotional growth
🎨 Create engaging and meaningful learning experiences
💙 Help every child feel valued, included, and successful

As the first day of school approaches, we encourage families to talk with their children about the exciting opportunities ahead. A new teacher means new experiences, new learning adventures, and new memories waiting to be made.

Family Conversation Starter

Ask your child:

""What are you most excited to learn this year?""

Whether it's reading new books, exploring science, creating art, solving challenging math problems, or making new friends, our staff is ready to help every Bluejay soar.

Our SOAR Expectations

🛡️ Safe
📚 Organized
⭐ Accountable
🤝 Respectful

Only 4 days until we welcome our Bluejays back for another incredible year of learning, leadership, and growth.

💙 Together We SOAR! 💙 🐦✨"

08/26/2026

💙 5 Days Until School Starts: Respect Helps Our Community SOAR!

The countdown continues, Bluejays! In just 5 days, we will welcome Kindergarten through 8th grade students back to Benjamin Jepson Magnet School for a new year filled with learning, friendship, and opportunity. Today, we're highlighting our final SOAR expectation: Respectful.

Respect is at the heart of a strong school community. It helps create an environment where everyone feels valued, included, and supported. At Benjamin Jepson, we believe that every student, family member, staff member, and visitor deserves to be treated with kindness, courtesy, and care.

Being respectful means listening to others, using kind words, appreciating different perspectives, and recognizing that every person has unique strengths and experiences. Respect helps us build positive relationships, solve problems thoughtfully, and create a learning environment where everyone can thrive.

One of the greatest strengths of our school is our diverse and welcoming community. Every day, our Bluejays have opportunities to learn from one another, collaborate with classmates, and celebrate what makes each person special. When students practice respect, they help create a culture of belonging where everyone feels safe and supported.

Respect also extends beyond our interactions with others. It includes taking care of our school, our classrooms, our materials, and ourselves. By showing responsibility and pride in our learning environment, we help ensure that our school remains a place where everyone can succeed.

As we prepare for the first day of school, families can help children think about ways they can demonstrate respect throughout the year. Small actions often have a big impact, and together they help make our school community stronger.

Ways Bluejays Show Respect

🤝 Listen when others are speaking
💙 Use kind words and actions
🌎 Appreciate and celebrate differences
📚 Take care of school materials and spaces
🙋 Be considerate of classmates and staff
✨ Include others and make everyone feel welcome

Respect is one of the most important skills students can develop because it helps build friendships, strengthen communities, and create positive learning experiences. When we treat one another with respect, we create a school where everyone can learn, grow, and feel a sense of belonging.

Our SOAR Expectations

🛡️ Safe
📚 Organized
⭐ Accountable
🤝 Respectful

With only 5 days until school begins, we are excited to see our Bluejays return and continue building a community where kindness, respect, and learning go hand in hand.

Family Conversation Starter

Ask your child: "What are some ways you can show respect to your classmates, teachers, and school community this year?"

Every act of kindness helps make Benjamin Jepson Magnet School a place where everyone belongs.

💙 Together We SOAR! 💙 🐦✨

08/25/2026

🏫 6 Days Until School Starts: Our Classrooms Are Ready for You!

The countdown continues, Bluejays! In just 6 days, the doors of Benjamin Jepson Magnet School will open for a brand-new year of learning, discovery, and growth for our Kindergarten through 8th grade students.

Behind the scenes, our teachers and staff have been hard at work preparing classrooms that are welcoming, engaging, and ready to inspire students from the very first day. Bulletin boards are being decorated, books are being organized, supplies are being arranged, and learning spaces are being thoughtfully designed to support every student's success.

At Benjamin Jepson Magnet School, we believe that classrooms should be places where students feel safe, supported, challenged, and excited to learn. From cozy reading corners and hands-on learning stations to collaborative workspaces and colorful displays of student thinking, every classroom is designed with our learners in mind.

Each classroom tells a story before students even walk through the door. It reflects the care, creativity, and dedication of the teachers who are preparing to welcome their students. Our educators are planning meaningful lessons, creating opportunities for exploration, and building environments where students feel confident taking academic risks, asking questions, and sharing their ideas.

A classroom is more than just a room. It is a place where friendships are formed, goals are achieved, challenges are overcome, and lifelong memories are created. Throughout the year, our classrooms will be filled with curiosity, collaboration, creativity, and celebration as students discover new strengths and expand their understanding of the world around them.

As families prepare for the first day of school, we encourage students to start thinking about the exciting opportunities that await them this year. A new classroom means new experiences, new discoveries, and new chances to grow.

What Can Students Look Forward To?

📚 Engaging books and literacy experiences
🔬 Hands-on science exploration
➕ Problem-solving and mathematical thinking
🎨 Creative projects and artwork
💻 Learning through technology and innovation
🤝 Collaboration with classmates and teachers
🌟 Opportunities to learn, grow, and shine

Our staff is looking forward to opening classroom doors and welcoming students back into spaces designed especially for them. We can't wait to see those spaces come alive with learning, laughter, and excitement.

Our SOAR Expectations

🛡️ Safe
📚 Organized
⭐ Accountable
🤝 Respectful

In just 6 days, our classrooms will be filled with the energy and enthusiasm that make Benjamin Jepson Magnet School such a special place to learn.

💙 Together We SOAR! 💙

Family Conversation Starter

Ask your child: What are you most excited about in your classroom this year? Whether it's meeting a new teacher, discovering new books, conducting science experiments, or making new friends, the adventure begins in just six short days! ✨🏫🐦💙

08/24/2026

🌟 7 Days Until School Starts: One Week Until We’re Together Again!

The countdown is getting real, Bluejays! In just 7 days, the doors of Benjamin Jepson Magnet School will open for our Kindergarten through 8th grade students, classrooms will fill with eager learners, and our school community will come together once again for an exciting new year of learning and growth.

There’s something special about the start of a new school year. It’s a fresh beginning filled with possibilities, opportunities, and goals waiting to be achieved. In one short week, our hallways will be buzzing with excitement as students reconnect with friends, meet new classmates, and begin building relationships with teachers who are ready to help them succeed.

Over the past several weeks, our staff has been preparing for your return. Classrooms have been organized, learning materials have been gathered, and school spaces have been carefully prepared to create welcoming environments where every student can thrive. We are committed to ensuring that each child feels valued, supported, and inspired from the moment they walk through our doors.

At Benjamin Jepson Magnet School, we know that success is built on strong relationships, meaningful learning experiences, and a positive school culture. Every day, our students are encouraged to be curious learners, thoughtful problem-solvers, and caring members of our community. Together, we create an environment where everyone has the opportunity to shine.

As we enter the final week of our countdown, now is a great time for families to begin preparing for a successful start to the school year.

One-Week Countdown Checklist

✅ Double-check school supplies
✅ Label backpacks, lunch boxes, and water bottles
✅ Establish bedtime and morning routines
✅ Talk about goals for the new school year
✅ Get excited about seeing friends and teachers

The first week of school is filled with opportunities to make connections, set goals, and establish routines that will support success throughout the year. Whether students are returning Bluejays or joining our school family for the first time, we are excited to welcome everyone and begin this journey together.

As you look ahead to the first day of school, take a moment to ask your child:

💭 What are you most excited about this year?

Is it seeing friends? Meeting a new teacher? Learning something new? Joining a club or activity? Whatever it may be, we can't wait to help our students grow, achieve, and soar.

Our SOAR Expectations

🛡️ Safe
📚 Organized
⭐ Accountable
🤝 Respectful

The countdown is officially down to one week, and we couldn't be more excited to welcome our Bluejay family back to school.

💙 Together We SOAR! 💙

"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." At Benjamin Jepson, we look forward to another year of learning, growing, and soaring together. 🐦✨

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