Jaguar News
Notes from Dr. Denson
Hello Parents & Guardians,
Happy New Year! I hope you all had a restful and joyous winter break. As we begin a new calendar year, I am excited to continue building on the successes of the first semester and working together to support our students’ growth and learning.
A Look Back at Semester One
The first semester was filled with so many wonderful achievements. From our student leadership initiatives to exciting classroom projects and events, your children continue to amaze us with their hard work, creativity, and kindness. Thank you for your partnership in helping make Jefferson Intermediate a positive place to learn and grow.
A Note on Attendance
Regular attendance is vital for your child’s success. Please continue to communicate with our office if your child will be absent and encourage them to arrive on time each day ready to learn.
Thank You for Your Support
I am continually impressed by the strength of our school community. Your involvement, whether through volunteering, attending events, or supporting your child’s learning at home, makes a significant difference.
Let’s make 2024 a year of growth, connection, and success! Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions, concerns, or ideas to share.
Parent Teacher Organization
Our PTO has been working hard this year to plan a variety of events to bring Jefferson families together. We would love for you to join us in this very important, and fun, planning. Please consider joining us at our January 8 meeting at 5:30 in the library.
Best regards,
Dr. Amanda Denson
AMI Day Instructions
Dear Students and Families,
As we enter into our winter season, we want to update you about what our Alternative Method of Instruction (AMI) day will look like should we need to use one due to weather. Here is our school specific information about what will happen. Your student will have assignments posted in Google Classroom by their math and ELA teachers.
On AMI days, we are all in this weather together and it is all hands on deck to make sure you feel supported and have a chance to learn during your AMI day. At 9:00 AM all students will check in with their math and reading teachers via a Google Meet. This link is available in your child’s Google Classroom. Students can complete their assignments when they choose throughout the day. They will also have some optional specials assignments shared by the special teachers and available to students in Google Classroom.
Teachers will be available throughout the day to help your student. Please have your student email their teacher should they need assistance..
Thanks for your support and let us know if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
The Jefferson Staff and Teachers
Important Information from the School Nurse
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Cold and flu season is upon us! To help prevent the flu and colds, please remind your children of good hygiene habits:
Wash hands with soap and water frequently
Keep hands away from eyes, nose or mouth
Cover mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing, use a paper tissue, throw it away, and then wash hands
Colds are the most contagious during the first 48 hours. A child who has started antibiotics needs to be on the medication for 24 hours before being considered non-contagious and able to return to school. Your child should be physically able to participate in all school activities on return to school. Keeping a sick child home will help minimize the spread of infections and viruses in the classroom.
Please keep your child at home for treatment and observation if he or she has any of the following symptoms:
Fever greater than 100 degrees - Your child may return to school only after his/her temperature has been consistently below 100 degrees for a minimum of 24 hours, without the use of fever-reducing medication such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
Vomiting - Students must not attend school for at least 24 hours after the last episode of vomiting
Diarrhea
Chills
General malaise or feelings of fatigue, discomfort, weakness or muscle aches
Frequent congested (wet) or croupy cough
Lots of nasal congestion with frequent blowing of nose
Please keep the office updated with any changes in emergency contact information. When called to pick up your child due to illness or injury, we ask that you be as prompt as possible. The more effective we can be in limiting students’ exposure to contagious organisms, the healthier our student body will be.
Thank you in advance for helping make this school year as healthy as possible. If you have any questions, please contact me at 636-443-4403. You can also email me at bmccann@stcharlessd.org
Sincerely,
Mrs. McCann, RN, BSN, NCSN
School Nurse
Yearbooks are on Sale Now!
Yearbooks are $18 and you can order online by visiting inter-state.com/order
Enter code:91230E or order in the front office with cash or check.
The last day to order yearbooks is March 21st.
If you have any question please contact Gina Lovelady at glovelady@stcharlessd.org
Remember to call the attendance secretary (636-443-4402) or email Mary Ellen Godfrey (mgodfrey@stcharlessd.org) each day your child will be out of school so that their absence can be marked as excused. Please make contact by 9am. Please provide doctors notes upon return if available.
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Location: 2660 Zumbehl Rd, Saint Charles, MO, USA
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