Jefferson Family Newsletter

We understand that there are times when absences are unavoidable due to illness or family emergencies. However, we encourage you to prioritize your child's attendance and work with us to minimize any disruptions to their education. In an effort to ensure consistency across all elementary sites in the Stevens Point Area Public School District, please be aware of the following expectations regarding how attendance is documented for all K-6 students:

• Any absence that extends beyond thirty minutes at the beginning or the end of the day will be counted as a half day absence. Any time less than thirty minutes will be documented as tardy.

• If your child/children are absent for more than five days, you will be notified with an auto-generated letter from their school.

• A similar letter will follow if absences exceed ten days. At this point you may be asked to provide a physician’s note for all future absences.
  
  

If your child is experiencing challenges that affect their attendance, please reach out to our school staff. We are here to support you and provide resources to help ensure your child can attend school regularly.

Thank you for your commitment to your child's education and for partnering with us to ensure their academic success. Together, we can make a positive impact on their future.

Jefferson Elementary is thrilled to announce the start of our fourth annual Holiday Wreath Fundraiser! Support our students and classrooms by purchasing high-quality 24” Balsam Fir wreaths from Whitetail Woodlands in Wisconsin Rapids for just $25 each! To order, please submit your payment and order form by Wednesday, October 9 to the main office. Don't miss out on this opportunity to bring festive cheer to your home this holiday season, all while supporting our school.

As the weather starts to cool off, it's important for families to ensure that your student(s) are dressed in appropriate clothing for the changing temperatures. Wearing layers, including sweaters, jackets, and long pants, can help keep kids comfortable as they go to and from school and during outdoor recess. Additionally, it's a good idea to make sure they have appropriate footwear for potentially wet or slippery conditions. Cleats are not school appropriate footwear.

Mrs. Gunderson incorporating discussions about proper shoe wear in gym class: The job of a pair of cleats is to play on a sports field, not in a school building. The job of a pair of winter boots is for warmth and traction in the cold and snow, not for a school building. Etc.

Wednesday, October 9th @ 8:00-8:35 AM - walking/rolling busses leaving from Belts Soft Serve and Seramur Park (formerly Emerson) at 8:10 to walk to Jefferson in time for breakfast. This 2nd Annual event is taking place to promote pedestrian safety, physical activity, reduction in traffic and speed near schools, and connection with parents and community leaders. Like last year, there will be guests from the city and school district for parents/guardians to connect with! Head over to our Facebook event for more updates!

Friday, October 11

Boston School Forest

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Monday, October 14

Boston School Forest

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Thursday, October 24 = Grades K-6 Only

Friday, October 25 = No School

Monday, October 28 = Professional Development Day

Monday, September 30

Berard, Schierl, and Teen Center will be open.

Friday, October 11

Staff Training

October 24, 25, and 28

Berard, Schierl, and Teen Center will be open.

*Teen Center will only be open normal hours on Oct 24

Tuesday, November 5

Wednesday, November 6

Vision and hearing screenings will be done for grades 4K, K, and 2nd. Vision screenings will be done for grades 4th and 6th

Thursday, November 7

Our PTO is an organization made up of parents, teachers, and building leadership. We work together to support our school community through volunteerism, fundraising, and collaboration.

PTO Mission Statement:

• To promote effective educational programs at Jefferson Elementary School.
• To enhance the educational environment at Jefferson Elementary School through volunteer and financial resources.
• To promote communications between the school administration, staff, parents, and students.
• To provide additional materials, programs, and funds to Jefferson Elementary School and throughout its district that benefit Jefferson students.

Next Meeting:

Thursday, November 7, at 4:00 PM in the Art Room

District Employment Opportunities

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Email: mdemrow@pointschools.net
Website: pointschools.net/Jefferson
Location: 1800 East Avenue, Stevens Point, WI, USA
Phone: 715-345-5418
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