Dear Demo Families,

It's been a fantastic week at The School of Champions! We’re gearing up for Homecoming week and all the exciting activities planned. Please take a moment to review each section of this week’s newsletter.

If you're interested in being involved, don’t forget to log in to Site Council to share your thoughts and contribute to the positive changes in our school community.

Thank you for your ongoing support for our students and staff!

Best,
Principal Shelton

Dear Demo Parents,

If you have not received your student's progress report through ParentVue or by mail (if you opted for mailing), please contact our Main Office staff. We want to ensure that you have access to your student’s progress.

Thank you for your attention!

Best regards,

Drake

• Monday, Oct. 14th- A Day

• Tuesday, Oct. 15th - B Day

• Wednesday, Oct. 16th- *A Flex Day

• Thursday, Oct. 17th - *B Flex Day

• Friday, Oct. 18th - All 8 Day

• Saturday, Oct. 19th- Home Coming Dance (7pm- 11pm)- Jefferson Gym

• Monday, Oct. 21st- A Day

• Tuesday, Oct. 22nd - B Day

• Wednesday, Oct. 23rd - A Day

• Thursday, Oct. 24th - B Day

• Friday, Oct 25th - All 8 Day

Dear Demo Families,

Thank you to everyone who has reached out regarding Site Council. We’re excited to announce our first meeting on Monday, October 14th, from 6 PM to 7 PM.

Please use the link below to join:

https://meet.google.com/cny-jrqf-mmf?authuser=0

This initial meeting will set the tone for our discussions and outline the roles and responsibilities of the Site Council. We hope to see as many of you there as possible!

Best,
Drake

After-school programming for IN-School students start October 14th, 2024. Bus will pick up at 4 pm. Programing will be over at 7 pm. Contact provided Coordinators for additional questions or concerns.

Senior Family Night is October 24th, from 5:30-8pm. Seniors and their families are encouraged to join us for a series of workshops about the college application process, paying for college, finding a trade school, and preparing for the workforce. Dinner will be provided!

This week, Counselors started visiting classrooms to make sure all Freshman students have the information they need to kick off a successfulHigh School experience. Freshman families, feel free to check out the presentation your students received, and let us know if you have any questions.

During this year, school staff are working to teach students about mental health and how to seek help if they are worried about themselves or a friend. We are using a program called SOS Signs of Suicide . The program teaches students about this difficult topic and encourages them to seek help. All Jefferson students will be receiving this information before January. We encourage you to visit www.sossignsofsuicide.org/parent for information on warning signs for youth suicide, useful resources, and some of the key messages students will learn.

Here are some helpful Crisis Resources. If you have any questions or concerns please contact your child’s Counselor or Social Worker

A week filled with celebratory senior nights, community volunteer outings, a collaborative school mural, and the homecoming dance! Jefferson Homecoming is such a special time for students, alumni, and the community to come together to celebrate Jefferson High School spirit and pride! Starting with a bit of fun- here are this year's homecoming spirit day themes:

Mark your calendars for the dance on October 19th. The theme is HOLLYWOOD GLAMOUR - RED CARPET. Now in the BIG GYM* -- from 7:00-10:00p. Tickets will be sold during lunch next week.

$7 for 1, $10 for 2!

Student of the month google forms were sent to teachers a few weeks ago and forms are starting to come in. At the Homecoming assembly the Students of the month for October will be acknowledged. Third period teachers will be asked to share this slide show that reviews the D.E.M.O.S. traits we are working towards as a school. https://www.canva.com/design/DAGRQ0Yv_iM/8wMeWmFFA2cuvHUcP1HqJw/view?utm_content=DAGRQ0Yv_iM&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor

The Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook slide will also be shared through third period teachers . Parents will be able to review the content highlighted. Here is a link for those that want to go over the slides with their students again. https://www.canva.com/design/DAGR-av0AE4/TCjheOFEzaDfiUuUqD0-hA/view?utm_content=DAGR-av0AE4&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor

Students who are LAT and/or SKP more than 3 times in a week are met by our Student Attendance Coach La’Mar Winston Jr . In that meeting we will follow the process as stated above. If you have any questions, comments

These are our current Attendance numbers/data as of 10/9/24. The data is as follows,

Red = 79% and below Attendance

Cross Country Coach: Thaddeus Knight - tknight@pps.net

Volleyball Coach: Matalasi Laban - mlaban@pps.net

Football Coach: Anthony Stoudamire - astoudam@pps.net

W. Soccer Coach: Laura Rindfusz - lrindfusz@pps.net

M. Soccer Coach: Matt Scholer - mscholer@pps.net

Cheer Coach: Martiesha Lambert - mlambert@pps.net

The PIL will be charging admission in the following sports across the district. Football, Volleyball, and Boys and Girls Basketball. You can purchase tickets at the door or can pre-purchase online prior to the event.

Jefferson HS - Buy Tickets Online

PIL Single Game Ticket Prices -

• Adults - $7.00

• Students/Senior Citizens - $5.00

• Elementary students - Free

Name: Brave Johnson

Grade: 12

Sport: Football

Favorite pregame meal?

Chipotle

How long have you been playing this sport?

I have been playing football since 9th grade

What famous athlete inspires you?

CJ Stroud

Best moment of the season so far?

Beating Grant

Best part about being a DEMO?

I am seeing my friends on the football team every day.

October 14th

• M. Soccer @ Central Catholic Delta Park 7 4:15 PM ER 3:00 BL 3:15

• W. Soccer vs Wells (Senior Night) 7:00 PM

October 15th

• JV/JV2 Volleyball vs Franklin 4:30 PM

• VAR Volleyball vs Franklin 6:00 PM

October 16th

• PIL Meet @ Pier Park Jefferson Hosting 4:00 PM ER 1:45 BL 2:00

• M. Soccer vs Lincoln 7:00 PM

• W. Soccer @ Lincoln Delta Park 4 4:15 PM ER 3:00 BL 3:15

October 17th

• JV Football @ Cleveland 4:00 PM ER 2:00 BL 2:30

• JV/JV2 Volleyball vs Cleveland 4:30 PM

• VAR Volleyball vs Cleveland 6:00 PM

October 18th

• Varsity Football vs Cleveland -Homecoming 7:00 PM