Jefferson School's Week at a Glance
August 26th, 2024
Jefferson Elementary School
Upcoming Events
November 27th: Early Dismissal (PreK 11:40 and K-4 1:40)
November 28th-29th: No School, Thanksgiving Break
December 4th: TREP$ Marketplace 6:30pm at FES
December 4th: Coffee & Conversation with the Superintendent 6pm @ JES
December 5th: Early Act Meeting
December 5th: Mad Science
December 5th: PTA Meeting 7pm
December 6th: TREP$
Happy Birthday to YOU!
*November 25th Emersyn Hrynio
*November 27th Lucas Carbonaro and Tessa Healy
*November 29th Nathan Daly
*November 30th Andreas Diamantidis and Philipos Diamantidis
*December 1st Matthew Coffaro
School Events and Activities
November is Gratitude Month!
Please look for ways to be grateful and participate in our JES challenge!
Gratitude BINGO Board
Join us in a friendly game of BINGO!
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.
PTA Information
*PTA Membership form has reopened due to demand. Please log into your PTBoard account to confirm your membership or purchase your 2024-25 JES PTA membership ASAP as the form will close Friday night. Remember, PTA membership is REQUIRED for all volunteers.
*Thank you to Kari Korman for making BINGO night so much fun for our families! Thank you to our BINGO Callers: Mrs. Taggart and Mrs. Dexter for doing an amazing job! Thank you to Miss Heather for helping out as well! And big thanks to Future Stars for donating a Free week of camp for our Family Fun Night Raffle!
*Thank you to Tracy Wise for helping with David's Cookies sale and distribution! We hope everyone enjoys the yum!
*Holiday Shop is coming! Volunteer to help at jes.ptboard.com. More info and convenient gift certificate shopping option (similar to Scholastic ewallets) available at our parent shop website: https://jefschoolelem.myschool.kidskastle.com/ Flyers will be sent home with students as well.
*Here is a link to this year's yearbook flyer:
https://www.canva.com/design/DAGUoeZvt38/DkaDO-KiIH_71DVBJfWDlQ/view?utm_content=DAGUoeZvt38&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editorThis flyer has links that will upload right to TreeRing.
I'll still have Google albums for certain things, but the direct TreeRing links will work best!
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
Chromebook Insurance Due!
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.")
November Lunch Menu
November Breakfast Menu
Please read THIS INFORMATION regarding Breakfast. Thank you!
Upcoming Themes and Celebrations
Celebration Topic
During November JES will celebrate Native American/Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month!
Portrait of a Graduate Theme
For the month of November, Jefferson Koalas are participating in being Leaders in their classrooms and school community.
SEL Book of the Month
Our SEL theme for November and December are Exploring Emotions and Self-Efficacy.
Honors and Awards
School of Character
Recognized as NJ School of Character
Sustainable Schools
Silver Sustainable School
Promising Practice
Book of the Month Recognized