Jefferson School's Week at a Glance
August 26th, 2024
Jefferson Elementary School
Upcoming Events
October 1st - Fire Prevention Assembly for PK-Grade 1
October 1st - PTA Meeting at 7pm in the Media Center
October 2nd - Custodian Appreciation Day, Thank you Miss Olga!
October 3rd - No School, Happy Rosh Hashanah
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
Happy Birthday to YOU!
*October 1st Marvin Valenzuela Castro
*October 4th Briana Mahr
*October 5th Maxwell Osborne
*October 6th Nicholas Arend and Hunter Smith
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
FINAL DAYS!!! Yearbooks are discounted until Monday, September 30th. Order yours today and Save! www.treering.com/validate Passcode: 1016022773384804
Go to dezineline.com If you are on a computer, at the very top there’s a green menu banner. Click “Online Stores” and then click “Go to Online Stores” from the dropdown menu. If you are on your phone, find the 3-line menu button and Click “Online Stores” and then click “Go to Online Stores” from there. These orders will be picked up by the store administrator and you will be notified of how distribution will be made. NO ORDERS WILL BE SHIPPED. SPIRIT WEAR: https://www.storessimple.com/dezineline/groups.php
PLEASE NOTE: Once the store is closed the merchandise takes AT LEAST 2-3 weeks to produce and separate into individual orders.
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THERE ARE STILL SOME SHIPPING DELAYS AND APPAREL SHORTAGES THAT MAY CAUSE BACKORDERS!
Product availability may dictate possible substitutions with comparable products.
Once the store is closed the merchandise takes AT LEAST 2-3 weeks to produce and separate into individual orders.
THERE ARE NO LAST MINUTE ADDITIONAL SALES OR CHANGES MADE TO ANY ORDERS AFTER THE CLOSE DATE.
NO EXCHANGES. NO RETURNS. ALL SALES ARE FINAL.
Join us for the first PTA Public Meeting of the year on October 1 at 7pm
Scholastic Book Fair October 15-18 - Keep an eye out for Volunteer Sign Up posts
Trunk Or Treat Candy donation requests and info will be coming soon - We're looking for about 20 trunks so start thinking about your design!
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 School Events for Parents
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Roxbury Public Library
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Roxbury Public Library
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