Jefferson Family Newsletter
March 2024
โฌ MONDAY, MARCH 4 - END OF KGN 2ND TRIMESTER โฌ
๐คข Illness Guidelines
The student should stay home if he/she has/had:
โข A fever of 100 degrees or more and should remain at home for 24 hours after the temperature returns to normal without medication to keep the temperature down;
โข Vomiting and/or diarrhea should remain at home for 24 hours after it has stopped;
โข A persistent cough;
โข Any rash with fever;
โข Open or draining skin sores, and/or
โข Inflamed or draining eyes or ears.
โข Contact the school nurse for more information.
Should a student exhibit any of these symptoms at school, parents/guardians will be contacted to pick up their students. If parents/guardians are not available, we will call the emergency phone contacts on file.
โ๏ธAttendance Reminder
This is a reminder that students are expected to attend school every day. Our first bell rings at 8:35 a.m. The school day starts promptly at 8:45 a.m. If your student is not sitting at their seat, ready for the day at that time, they will be marked tardy. If your student will not be at school, please contact the main office prior to 9:00 a.m. to properly excuse the absence.
All pre-arranged absences should be reported to the main office by phone call, (715) 345-5418, or email (spionek@pointschools.net or jwalsh@pointschools.net).
๐ฅช March Menu's
Thank you for coming to Reading Trivia!
1st Place - Mind Readers
2nd Place - The Awesome Eagles/The Brainiacs
3rd Place - The Jefferson Staff
Thank you to staff and students who helped make this evening successful. Looking forward to another Reading Trivia next year!
Congratulations to these BGC Participants!
Jefferson BGC Staff with 'Youth of the Month' 2023 Student's
'Youth of the Year' 2023 - Joey
'Community Partner of the Year' 2023 - Jefferson Elementary Literacy Lab
๐ School Events
๐ธ Large Group & New Student Photos
Thursday, March 7
๐ผ 4th Grade to Dorothy Vetter Concert
Wednesday, March 14
Sentry Theater
1800 North Point Dr, Stevens Point, WI 54481
โ๏ธ SAVE THE DATE
๐ซ NO SCHOOL
March 18 - March 22
Spring Break!
Friday, March 29
Traditional Good Friday
โ ๏ธ BGC CLOSED
Monday, March 18 - Friday, March 22
Berard, Schierl, and Teen Center will be open.
Friday, March 29
Berard and Schierl Center will be open.
๐ PTO Meeting
Thursday, March 7, April 4, May 2
4:00-4:45PM
Art RM
CLICK HERE for more information!
CLICK HERE to sign-up to Volunteer!
๐๏ธ Box Tops for Education!
We have raised over $50.00 this school year by the help of you just completing your normal shopping!
๐จโ๐ฉโ๐ฆโ๐ฆ Jefferson PTO!
Our PTO is an organization made up of parents, teachers, and building leadership. We work together to support our school community through volunteerism, fundraising, and collaboration.
PTO Mission Statement:
- To promote effective educational programs at Jefferson Elementary School.
- To enhance the educational environment at Jefferson Elementary School through volunteer and financial resources.
- To promote communications between the school administration, staff, parents, and students.
- To provide additional materials, programs, and funds to Jefferson Elementary School and throughout its district that benefit Jefferson students.
Click here for open positions!
Click here for our Information Flyer, including dates!
๐ฉบ Portage County Health and Human Services - Division of Public Health
3349 Church Street, Suite 1, Stevens Point - NEW LOCATION
We encourage individuals to review our clinic brochure (see attachment) or visit our County webpage here: https://www.co.portage.wi.gov/277/Community-Health-Clinic-Information.
Another thing to note is we now have online scheduling available People can schedule for our clinic starting January 23rd and can do so by visiting our website: https://portagechc.timetap.com/. We appreciate your patience as we work towards implementing this into our clinic. In the meantime, if anyone has any scheduling inquiries or needs assistance, please contact our team at 715-345-5350, option 8.
๐๏ธ Community Corner
๐ Jefferson Food Bag Program
Families that qualify can pick up a weekly food bag from BGC between 3:35-5:30PM. Any Jefferson families can apply although there are limited number of spots available.
Click or Scan QR Code for Sign-Up
๐The Nurtured Heart Approach
Offering an in-depth look at NHA
Thursday, March 14 and Wednesday, March 28 from 5:30-7:30
Jefferson Elementary
๐ง College for Kids Programs
For children grades K-6
June 24-28, 2024
UWSP Wausau Campus
๐ The Earth Still Speaks Concert
Tuesday, March 12 @ 7:30
SPASH Auditorium
๐ฃ๏ธ Real Talk Parent Focus Group
Parents and Guardians who support students with disabilities.
Monday, March 11 @ 5:30-7:00
Ben Franklin Jr. High Library
๐ง Head Start and Early Head Start
โพ Stevens Point Baseball
Registration Fee: $55 per player + Raffle Ticket Fundraiser + 4 Volunteer Hours or Buyout
Deadline is March 17th
๐๏ธ CWES Summer Camps
Camps for children between the ages of 5-13 years old.
๐พ Central Wisconsin Tennis Alliance Summer Programming
Registration Deadline: May 10, 2024
June 10 - July 11
SPASH Tennis Courts
โ๏ธ Food + Farm Spring Break Programs
Register today for classes!
March 20, 21 27, 28 @ 1:00-2:30PM
REGISTRATION BEGINS 3/25/24
The Summer School 2024 Course Catalog will be available by the end of the first week of March 2024.
Registration for Summer School 2024 courses will take place ONLINE beginning at 6:00 a.m., Monday, March 25, 2024 and remain open until 11:59 p.m., Sunday, May 19, 2024. Students are enrolled in summer school classes based on their current grade level during the 2023-2024 school year.
NO Late Registrations for courses or transportation will be accepted after the online registration window closes.
Click here for more information!
๐ซ17 Convenient Locations: Our community-based 4K program operates in 17 locations across the district, offering diverse opportunities for your child.
๐ Proven Excellence: With over 500 students each year, our program has been nurturing young minds since 2007, ensuring they are ready for academic success.
๐ Unified Curriculum: Our curriculum follows Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards, focusing on health, social, emotional, language, and cognitive development.
๐ Playful Learning: We encourage student-initiated, play-based exploration to make learning enjoyable and engaging.
๐ Equal Access: Our mission is to provide equal access to high-quality early childhood education for all children.
๐ก Diverse Facilities: Choose from childcare facilities and parochial locations with morning and afternoon options.
๐ง Eligibility: If your child turns four by September 1st, they're eligible. Register them easily online via Skyward Family Access.
Don't miss out! Enroll now for an excellent start to your child's educational journey. Learn more at www.PointSchools.net/4K or contact us at info@pointschools.net
๐ฃStevens Point Area Schools - Preparing for Our Future! As proud members of the Stevens Point Area Public School District, we've provided excellent education for our students and families. Our community's strength lies in our educational opportunities and dedicated staff. However, we face financial challenges that require collective action. On April 2, 2024, you will have the chance to make a significant impact. Residents will vote on an operational referendum to secure the future of our educational system. Our Needs: Outdated Funding Formula: Our revenue limit ranks low among Wisconsin districts, hindering our ability to provide the best for our students. Lack of State Funding: State funding has not kept pace with rising costs and inflation, affecting our programs and services. Increasing Needs: Special education and mental health expenses, mandated by the state and federal government, exceed our funding. Rising Costs: Costs beyond our control, such as transportation and heating, continue to rise. Proposed Solution: On April 2, 2024, an approved operational referendum, would allow us to exceed our revenue limit: 2024-25: Increase by $8.75 million. 2025-26: An additional $5.25 million ($14 million total). 2026-27 and beyond: Sustain $14 million per year. With this referendum, we can: Retain high-quality staff. Offer diverse academic programs. Provide vital behavior and mental health support. Re-establish a healthy fund balance. Fund a 10-year facility maintenance plan. Maintain 21st-century technology and infrastructure. Property Tax Investment: If approved, the estimated property tax impact is $0.13 per $1,000 of assessed property value in the first year. For a $100,000 home, this amounts to approximately $44 annually. In the second year, the impact would be an additional $0.13 per $1,000, or $47 per year for the same $100,000 home. Mark your calendars for April 2, and stay informed by attending our community forums on February 7 or March 13 at 6:00 pm at the SPASH Auditorium.
Thank you for considering!
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Jefferson Elementary
Email: mdemrow@pointschools.net
Website: pointschools.net/Jefferson
Location: 1800 East Avenue, Stevens Point, WI, USA
Phone: 715-345-5418
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