Jefferson Elementary

I am thrilled to share a wonderful initiative from our 3rd through 5th Grade Art Club! The talented young artists in the club recently collaborated to create inspiring and positive message posters that now adorn various spaces throughout our building.

Spreading Positivity Through Art:

The Art Club's project is more than just a display—it's a visual reminder of the positive culture that we are committed to fostering within our school community. These vibrant and uplifting posters serve as beacons of encouragement, building up each and every student who walks through our doors.

We are thrilled to announce the incredible success of our recent Climb to Feed fundraiser! Thanks to your generosity and support, we collectively raised an impressive $600. Your donations will make a meaningful impact, contributing to our community Climb to Feed program. In addition to the fantastic fundraising results, it was an absolute delight to witness the creativity and enthusiasm during our students and staff on our dress-up days. From quirky costumes to themed outfits, our JAGS showcased not only generosity but also a fantastic sense of fun and community spirit.

This month students kindergarten through 5th grade are engaging in a gymnastics unit! Activities like gymnastics can contribute to the overall development of students, promoting physical fitness, coordination, and teamwork. Students had the opportunity to perfect their skills in balance, tumbling, and endurance while trying out different equipment. Such activities not only support physical well-being but also provide a fun and interactive learning experience for students.

I hope this message finds you well. As we continue to prioritize STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education for our students, we are reaching out to families for support with reusable materials for students to build and construct.

Here is a list of items we are looking for:

• Fabric Scraps

• Empty Water Bottles

• Plastic Bottles

• Tissue Boxes

• Small Wood Scraps

If you have any reusable items to spare, please drop them off at our school office by Thursday, Jan 25th Look for the STEM Reusable Box.

Thank you for your support in fostering a love for STEM education among our students!

Jefferson PTO has many exciting events coming up. If you missed the last PTO Meeting, here is the Minutes. The next meeting is on Tuesday, February 6.

Our next PTO-sponsored event will be the “Neon Night” Glow Party on February 15. Please save the date - more information will be coming in the next Smore newsletter. If you are interested in helping plan this event, the committee will meet on Thursday, January 25 at 6:00 pm. Please email jeffersonjagspto@gmail.com for the location of the meeting.

Jefferson’s next Food Night Fundraiser is Pita Pit on February 12.

https://je.isd77.org/calendar

Excel Calendar

Jan 22nd - No School ~ Teacher Workshop

Jan 22nd- A&I Family Night at Blue Earth County Library from 5:00-6:30

Feb. 2nd -School Store

Feb. 6th- PTO meeting

Feb. 12th- Dine Out Night @ Pita Pit

Feb. 14th- Early Release

Feb. 15th- Neon Night

Feb. 16th- School Store

March 1st~ School Store

March 5th Dine Out Chipotle

Mar 8th - No School K-8th grade

March 11th - Spring Conferences 3:20-8:00

Mar 13th- Early Out

March 15th School Store

March 14th - Spring Conferences 3:20-8:00

March 19th - Spring Conferences 3:20-8:00

Mar 22nd-Mar 31st~ No School Spring Break

April 5th school store

April 9th PTO Dine out Jersey Mike’s

Apr 10th-No School Eid~Al-Fir

April 15th International Culture Night & Book Fair

Apr 17th- Early Out

With the winter weather quickly approaching, we wanted to update you with the NEW MAPS Helpline (507) 387-6046 for all the latest information on school closing related to weather.