Jefferson School's Week at a Glance
August 26th, 2024
Jefferson Elementary School
Upcoming Events
October 7-11th - Week of Respect
October 7th - Spirit Day: Wear Roxbury/Jefferson Spirit Wear!
October 10th - Lego Club
October 11th - Spirit Day: Wear Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness!
October 11th - Mindfulness Assembly
October 11th - Staff Wellness Day
October 14th - No School for Students, Staff PD Day
October 15-18th - Scholastic PTA Book Fair
October 15th - Peer Leaders Visit Lunches
October 16th - Coffee & Conversation with Dr. Santora
October 17th - Lego Club
October 17th - Mad Science
October 21 - 24th - Early Dismissals: Parent Teacher Conferences
Happy Birthday to YOU!
*October 8th Elena Farkas
*October 9th Maximo Earle, Teddy Harrington, Cody Hosbach, Sophia Masullo, Patrick Weynberg
*October 10th Austin Dobrick, Landon Dobrick, Manuel Valencia
*October 11th Max McAloon
*October 12th Liliana Cofoni
*October 13th Cooper Morris
1. Go to the Genesis Parent Portal
2. Go to Summary ( listed on the left of the screen)
3. Scroll down and click on Modify Daily Pick-Up
4. Enter your change on the day it is to take place by noon. If you miss the noon deadline, please call the main office and be sure to speak with someone. Do Not leave a message.
October is Red Ribbon Month!
Student Clubs and Activities
Mad Science - STEM Odyssey!
Mad Science in Spanish - STEM Odyssey!
PTA Information
*Yearbook Discount has been extended to 10/31. Save 10%!
*Book Fair 10/15-18 Sign ups are open on PTBoard. All volunteers must be PTA
Members. https://jes.ptboard.com/sgnvw.
*David's Cookies Fundraiser coming soon! All orders will be entered on PTBoard to streamline the process.
*Trunk Or Treat! Sign up to decorate your trunk TODAY! Candy Collection bins are located at the front entrances. Candy contributions are greatly appreciated. We're also looking for toilet paper tubes for a spooky craft! Please send in empty toilet paper rolls with your student.
*Box Tops! Scan or upload your receipts to earn for our school. Check out the flyer and download the app TODAY!
PTA Membership Drive is ongoing through October. Sign up at JES.PTBoard.com and check out volunteer opportunities, upcoming events and more!
Order Your Yearbook!
Don't miss out on ordering your yearbook in advance!
PTA Party Closet
Let's work as a TEAM to save on supplies!
PTA Fundraiser!
Easiest fundraiser ever!
District and Community Events
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Roxbury Public Library
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Roxbury Public Library
Scouts Event - All Are Welcome
Cub Scout Pack 159 is once again hosting a community Fall Festival on October 12, from 1-5pm.
This family friendly event includes pumpkin painting, games, activities and snacks.
You may purchase tickets HERE.
Join the RHS Girls Volleyball Team on Dig Pink Night on October 16th!
Matches start with Freshman at 4pm, JV at 5:30pm, and Varsity at 7pm.
RHS Girls Volleyball Dig Pink Night is a special event to support
Breast Cancer Awareness and raise money for The Amanda Nagy Scholarship Fund.
The cost for breakfast and lunch are below.
Breakfast- $2.50
Lunch- $3.75
- If you would like your child to purchase breakfast, it will be available for your child in the classroom.
- If you choose not to purchase breakfast, please tell your child not to take a meal.
If your child has a food allergy and will buy breakfast and lunch, please visit this link and follow the steps to ensure your child's meals are allergen-free.
To pay for your child's breakfast, lunch, or snack, you can:
- Set Up a My School Bucks Account and load money onto your child's card (Please know there is a convenience fee when choosing this option.)
- Send in cash or check made out to Roxbury BOE ( Please put cash or check in an envelope with your child's name and teacher and labeled "Lunch Money.")
October Lunch Menu
October Breakfast Menu
Please read THIS INFORMATION regarding Breakfast. Thank you!
Upcoming Themes and Celebrations
Hispanic Heritage Month
From 9/15 to 10/15, JES will celebrate, honor, and learn about notable Hispanics, and Latino culture and customs.
Portrait of a Graduate Theme
For the month of October, Jefferson Koalas are participating in being Curious Thinkers in their classrooms and school community.
SEL Book of the Month
Our SEL theme for September and October are Inclusion and Respect.
Honors and Awards
School of Character
Recognized as NJ School of Character
Sustainable Schools
Silver Sustainable School
Promising Practice
Book of the Month Recognized