Jaguar News
May 7th, 2024
Greetings from Mr. E
Greetings, Jefferson! May is upon us!. That means school is drawing to a close and these last two weeks are going to fly by. We have a number of things going on in these 10 days. We also have to say goodbye to a number of staff members as they move on for various reasons. I hope you are able to get a chance to thank these people for their service to Jefferson Elementary School and the North Platte Public School District.
PTO
Join us Tuesday evening May 7th, for our final PTO meeting of the year. We meet at 6:00pm in the Jefferson Elementary School Library. We will be recapping the year and finalizing end of year activities.
Staffing:
The good news is that we have filled all of our teaching positions for next year. The bad news is that we have to say goodbye to the following:
Jamie Hart, SPED; Moving to California
Karissa Parker, SPED; Leaving the District
Brittany Payne, Preschool; Preschool in Palmer
Tori Lindner, Kindergarten; Kindergarten in Kearney
Emily Snyder, First Grade; Kindergarten in Stapleton
Kelly Garcia, Library Para; Retiring
Mr. E, Principal; Principal in Loomis
Again, all of these positions have been filled for next year along with P.E. Jefferson School will be left in good hands with Dr. Tami Eshelman coming aboard as the new Principal coming over from Cody Elementary.
Field Day
Field Day will be next Monday, May, 13, from 12:45-3:00. Parents are welcome to attend and walk with your student’s class to the various activities. We will send out a map with approximate times where your student’s class will be throughout the afternoon. Please refrain from using the restrooms in the school as we try to limit the foot traffic inside the building except for the activities that will be held in both gyms.
5th Grade DARE Graduation/Recognition
Wednesday, May 15, 1:30pm DARE Graduation will take place in the cafeteria followed by the Recognition program. Parents are welcome to attend. After the Recognition program Kona Ice will be available for purchase in front of the school.
Preschool Celebration
Thursday, May 16, Parents are welcome to attend. At the conclusion of the Preschool Celebration, Parents will be able to take their student’s home for the summer.
Last Day
May 17th, Last Day of school for students (Full Day)
Kids Klub
No Kids Klub on Friday, May 10thELO (Summer Reading Program)/ESY (Extended School Year Program)
Summer Reading begins on May 28.
IS THIS GUY THROUGH, YET?
I really appreciate all of you supporting our school the way you do. If there are questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call: (308) 535-7136; or email: jellsworth@nppsd.org.
Mr. E
School Information
Email: jellsworth@nppsd.org Principal, Mr. Jeff Ellsworth
Website: https://www.nppsd.org/o/jefferson
Location: 700 East 3rd Street, North Platte, NE, USA
Phone: 308-535-7136
Fax: 308-535-5366
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jefferson-elementary-378697635994999
Dates to Remember
*PK Little Feet Meet
Thursday, May 9th - 1:00pm - West Playground
*NO Kids Klub
Friday, May 10th (see flyer below)
*Field Day (K-5)
Monday, May 13th 12:45pm-3:15pm
*5th Grade Dare Graduation and 5th Grade Recognition Day
Wednesday, May 15th - 1:30pm
*Preschool Celebration
Thursday, May 16th - 1:00pm Jefferson Cafeteria
*Last Day of School (FULL DAY!)
Friday, May 17th
Breakfast and Lunch Menus
Boys Town
These are the skills we are working on in the classroom. Please take a moment to look through them with your student.
Calendars
2023-24 K-12 Calendar
2023-24 Bullpup Calendar (Preschool)
Community Events
Click the button below to view the most recent Community Events
Enrollments
Preschool and Kindergarten Registration
Registration for children enrolling in preschool or kindergarten at North Platte Public Schools for the 2024/2025 school year is open. Preschool registration is open to those who are 4 years of age on or before July 31, 2024 (birthdays from 8/1/2019 - 7/31/2020). Kindergarten registration is open to those who are 5 years of age on or before July 31, 2024 (birthdays from 8/1/2018 - 7/31/2019).
You may also come and see us at our Welcome Center at:
McKinley Education Center
301 W F St.
North Platte, NE 69101
Kids Klub
Lost and Found
We are rounding the end of the school year and we have a LOT of Lost and Found items that need claimed. Please remind your students to double check the lost and found or if you know of something you are missing, please stop in and check! Any unclaimed items get donated to the Bargain Bin.
Thank you!
Notes from the Nurse
PBIS
The Positive Behavior Interventions and Support Team has been getting together each month to discuss data that students present with academics and behaviors we can assist with during the school day. We are seeing great success with the interventions we are implementing school wide! With our return to school we will have all classes reteach the school expectations within the building and on the playground. This review will help students be successful in remembering how to behave in different situations while within the building. Please take a few moments to discuss with your child the different rules/guidelines that they need to follow at school (in the classroom, hallways, bathroom, playground, etc.) and talk about how they are the same or different from the rules you use at home! Thank you again for your support!
PTO - Parent Teacher Organization
WE NEED YOU!! Our Parent Teacher Organization is looking for NEW MEMBERS. Please email our PTO President Randa at jeffersonelementary@ymail.com for more information.
ROAR
Jefferson ROAR Tickets
Represent Kindness
Obey Safety Rules
Act Responsibly
Respect Yourself, others, & Property