Jefferson Elementary Newsletter

"We Can Do Hard Things"

MAY 2024 CAREGIVER NEWSLETTER

A Message from Mr. Kuch!

Hello Caregivers!

We are rolling into the month of May and the rest of the year with a ton of activities as well as testing! What a combo! Here are the things to learn about this month at Jefferson!

5th Grade Field Day is May 14 at the River King and Queen Athletic Complex
5th Grade Recognition is May 23rd at 4:00pm at Jefferson
Jefferson Field Day is May 29th at Jefferson
Early Returns for ISASP for 3rd - 5th Grades
Fast and iReady Testing for K-5
A whole host of events going on in the community as well as at Jefferson
Attendance Updates
The 2024-2025 District Calendar

JR Kuch

Principal

WE CAN DO HARD THINGS!

ISASP EARLY RETURNS!

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We have our ISASP scores trickling in, and preliminary indicators are that our student cohort groups, by and large, are outperforming their scores from the previous year! This is a testament to our staff at Jefferson, you, the caregivers, and most importantly, the kids. We tell kids every day that they can do hard things, and they are are showing it! The official reports will be sent home this summer in the mail or by email. Remember this is for grades 3-5.

FAST and iReady TESTING MAY 6TH - MAY 20TH

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We will be conducting these important fluency and math skills tests throughout the next two weeks, for grades K-6. So much work has gone into improving outcomes for our students based on their reading fluency, as well as their math proficiency. Although the next two weeks are a lot of fun, please remember to ensure we are still getting good rest at home and eating well. These tests mean the world to our educators and we need your support!

CHORUS CONCERT!

JEFFERSON ATTENDANCE CHALLENGE !

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Even though the end of the year is here, our attendance still matters! As a school, we are at 93% attendance for the year, with our goal of being at 94%. Now, it is possible to get to 94% attendance if we finish really strong in the last month of school. Next year, the attendance laws are changing and any student who misses 20% or more of a grading period (think of the trimesters!) will have to have an attendance meeting with the school and a representative from the County Attorney's office. This is not something that any of us want, so please finish this year strong, as well as at the start of next year.