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One Jefferson One Book (February 21-March 20): We hope everyone is enjoying reading A Rover's Story and participating in the fun activities related to the chapters read in the book. Trivia, Mission on Mars Star Challenges, Dress Up Days, Coin Wars are just some of the exciting activities planned. Check out the One Jefferson, One Book site and follow the PTA on social media.

  • Read-Along by Chapter Videos - New chapters are posted daily for families to listen and read along with some Jefferson Staff Members on Flipgrid.
  • Trivia - Questions will be asked at school Tuesday-Friday. Students participate by writing down the answer and their name on slips of paper provided in the classroom. Trivia prizes will be handed out per week on Mondays.
  • Dress Up Days - Show your school spirit by participating in all the special dress up days.  March 13 - Grade Level Day - Each grade dresses in different colors to represent their grade level buddy team.
  • Mission on Mars Challenge - Jefferson students are off to a great start earning STARS for their team in their own Mission on Mars Challenge. The goal is for your team to make it from the landing point to Mount Olympus. Every Monday we will be asking STAR questions over the intercom for each class to submit responses to earn a STAR which will move their team closer to the top of Mount Olympus. The team that reaches the top will get EXTRA RECESS! STARS are earned by answering the STAR Question every Monday, participating in dress up days, sending photos of your family reading or completing activities, attending the After School Event, and more!
  • #OneJeffersonOneBook - Share pictures of your family participating in the One Jefferson, One Book program using this Google form
  • Coin Wars (March 11-March 15) - Start saving those coins!!! Each team will have a collection container located in the foyer by TJ the Tiger. GAIN POINTS by adding pennies and paper bills to your team container. LOWER other team totals by adding silver coins to their containers. All proceeds go to Elmhurst Children's Assistance Foundation or ECAF. More details to come.
  • Closing Day Event (Monday, March 20) - Jefferson students will get a chance to meet the author Jasmine Warga during an in-person author visit. More details to come on this exciting opportunity.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Kathy Fromm (kkelly098@aol.com) or Kanako Shuaipaj (kshuaipaj@gmail.com)

Jefferson Mathletes (Begins Friday, March 8th): Mathletes will provide an enrichment opportunity to 2nd, 3rd, 4th grade, and 5th grade students that have a passion for problem solving and excel at math. Team Leaders (parent volunteers) will be present to help facilitate discussion. Team Leaders will not be providing tutoring or instruction on the math curriculum. During scheduled meetings students will work on practice problems. 

  •  2nd Grade Meeting Dates : Friday (3/8, 3/15, 3/22) during the recess portion of lunch hour (11:25-11:55)
  •  3rd Grade Meeting Dates : Friday (3/8, 3/15, 3/22) during the recess portion of lunch hour (11:55-12:25)
  •  4th Grade Meeting Dates : Friday (3/8, 3/15, 3/22 ) during the recess portion of lunch hour (12:25-12:55)
  •  5th Grade Meeting Dates : Friday (3/8, 3/15, 3/22) during the recess portion of lunch hour  (12:25-12:55)

Contest Date: Friday, April 5 (answer 20 questions in 45 minutes) during lunch recess.
Volunteers: If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Gina Padgett at napolinu2@gmail.com and indicate the grade level of your student.  **If your student participates in REACH - DO NOT SIGN UP - Ms. Sellers will contact you directly about REACH student's participation**

A big thank you to the event chair, Regine Day, and all the volunteers for their hard work to put together a fun, engaging, and educational Math Night for all to enjoy!

Jefferson Mathletes If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Gina Padgett at napolinu2@gmail.com and indicate the grade level of your student.  **If your student participates in REACH - DO NOT SIGN UP - Ms. Sellers will contact you directly about REACH student's participation**

Have you volunteered? Looking for the Tax Exempt Form? Need to request a reimbursement? Visit the Volunteer Resource page.

 

Upcoming Events

 

  • March 12 - PTA Meeting
  • March 13 - Spirit Day "Grade Level Day" **
  • March 14 - Mom's Bunco (sign up here)
  • March 20 - One Jefferson One Book closed day event with author Jasmine Warga **
  • Marach 25 - Spring Break begins
  • April 1 - School Resumes
  • April 9 - PTA Meeting

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Jefferson Lunch and Recess Schedule

  Lunch Recess
10:55-11:25 Grades 1, 2  
11:25-11:55 Grades K, 3 Grades 1, 2
11:55-12:25 Grades 4, 5 Grades K, 3
12:25-12:55   Grades 4, 5

 

Lunchroom Volunteer Sign-Up: Use this SignUpGenius to volunteer for lunch and recess!

Lunch Menu: Here is the link to the Food Services website. Click the link in the gray box on the upper left to see the weekly lunch menu.

Spirit Wear: Choose from hundreds of spirit wear designs and items that are delivered to your home in days! Check it out today

PTA Sign-up: It's time to join or re-new your PTA membership! Use this link to go directly to the Jefferson PTA store to choose your level of membership and join. For more info, visit the Membership page.

Are you a Jefferson Dad? Click here to add your name to the Jefferson Dads Club. For more info, visit the JDC page. We’ll be using Whats App to communicate for events - add yourself here.

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