
Thomas Jefferson School Newsletter
New Year
New Year Refresh!
Welcome Back! I hope you enjoyed your three-day weekend. As we start back up again, we will continue to focus on Kindness as our over-arching Character Trait while Responsibility is the word and trait of the month. We started a Kindness wall and students that earn a Kindness Card are coming home with a little certificate and a bracelet or sticker. We are taking their photo and hanging it in the office. The students are coming in so proud, sharing what they did and being praised by everyone that sees them.
Read on for more this month as we share Love and Logic classes this week, Elk's Lodge poster winners, our LCAP survey, behavior, test prep, registration for fall and more.
See you on campus.
Jennifer Deslaurier, Principal
Calendar
January 16th - School Site Council Meets to Approve School Safety Plan
January 17th - Lockdown DRILL 7:50am
January 23rd - PTC General Meeting
January 18th - Love and Logic starts at TJ MPR
January 19th - Vision Screening K, 2, 5
February 12th - No School--Lincoln's Birthday
February 19th - No School--President's Day
February 23rd - End of 2nd Trimester
SAVE THE DATE for STARSTRUCK: Tuesday, April 9th approximately 5-7pm.
This is our once a year, entertaining performance that all the students practice and participate in.
Give back to TJ...
Join PTC - https://tjptc.ptboard.com/home
Lockdown DRILL
Wednesday, January 17th at 7:50am the whole school will practice for an emergency. Students arriving on campus late may have to wait momentarily while we complete our short drill. Please ensure you are on time to school. Each month we practice how to proceed in case of fire, earthquake or community emergency.
School Site Council
Tuesday, Jan 16, 2024, 02:00 PM
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, 750 Central Park Drive, Roseville, CA, USA
WE NEED YOU on the English Language Advisory COMMITTEE
Email Principal Deslaurier to join jdeslaurier@rcsdk8.org
Tuesday, Mar 19, 2024, 03:00 PM
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, Central Park Drive, Roseville, CA, USA
Registration is Coming January 22nd
ALL students must update their registration every year while in RCSD. An email will be sent next week about updating all your information. Please help Thomas Jefferson be the first school to finish. It really helps us plan for fall.
Congratulations to Hana and Bemnet!
Our Red Ribbon Week Award winners were surprised.
Thank you Elk's Lodge for the visit.
Character Traits and RISE
Positive acknowledgement is given to individuals, identified groups, classes and grade levels for students that follow RISE expectations.
Since last school year, we have worked diligently to improve the supports for students with academic, social and behavioral needs. One such resource is the RESET room. In room 15, we have bean bags, circuit activities, breathing boards, timers, fidgets and a sound machine. We also offer a sensory path outside to allow students to decompress with a kinesthetic break and share their feelings in order to understand how to get their needs met. Thank you Mrs. Nordlin for leading the charge.
As Seen on Campus...
St. Anna's KINDNESS brought us holiday boxes for families.
Kind TJ Stars earn Starbucks.
KINDNESS Cards earn bracelets and a picture on our wall of fame.
Our Lost and Found is growing with every chilly day. If you are not sure why your child's closet is empty, we might have your answer. Stop by the entrance to the MPR and take a look.
New Year, New Goals
What is your goal for 2024? Do you want to build deeper relationships with others? Do you want to connect more with your children? Make a goal and work towards it, even if for just a few minutes a day! Try this activity: 1. Paint a rock to look like lined paper. 2. Add a word that helps you accomplish your goal and display it prominently so you see it daily.
Next Month's Rising Star Character Trait...
CARING
Practice at home...
Three things to talk to your kids about this month:
- Big Problems vs Little Problems--we teach kids how to solve problems and this verbiage is helpful to discern when to involve an adult and when to work it out with peers. For example, is it a Wall Ball disagreement that can be solved with Ro-Sham-Bo? That is a Little Problem. If someone says they do not want to play; Little Problem. If a student is physically hurt, that is a Big Problem. If there is an unsafe situation; Big Problem.
- Use Your Words, Walk Away, Tell an Adult--These three steps help children become successful in advocating for themselves. We teach kids to use their words first. If someone is bothering you, tell them what you want: "Please stop!" "I don't like that." "That is not kind." Try walking away or playing a new game with a different group of friends if you are not happy. You do not have to play with everyone. If the other student is not getting your message and is repeatedly doing the same thing, even when you try these strategies, then stand near an adult or tell an adult what has been happening. They will help you.
- Don't Get Involved--We often find students insert themselves in other's business and get tangled up in the drama. We encourage students to stay back and if asked to join in, politely decline. It is a great life skill to know when to help and when to walk away.
These strategies and skills will help your child be successful at Thomas Jefferson and in the future.
We want to redirect students to more productive ways to socialize and teach them how to get their needs met in a positive way. Please help us reinforce preferred behaviors by talking to your children about how to engage with others in a constructive and collaborative way.
Want to learn something new? Love and Logic starts this week to help parents navigate the challenges of raising successful future adults. Please click this link if you think you would like to join our class. It starts Thursday!
The Love and Logic Institute is dedicated to making parenting and teaching fun and rewarding, instead of stressful and chaotic. We provide practical tools and techniques that help adults achieve respectful, healthy relationships with their children. All of our work is based on a psychologically sound parenting and teaching, whole-child philosophy.
Snack and Lunchtime Protocols
We are constantly looking at refining practices to ensure that all students have the most successful day at Thomas Jefferson. One of the hot button topics right now is food. Here are some key points:
- Breakfast is offered at 7:20am in the MPR and doors close at 7:30am. Students can stay until 7:35am to finish their food. All students head to class before the tardy bell at 7:40am to ensure no instructional minutes are lost.
- We encourage all students to bring snacks from home as our offerings are limited. Children in need of an item come to the office at recess. Please pack snacks for your student the night before to ensure one is not forgotten.
- Lunchtime is split into chunks, half to play and half to eat. Every child gets 20 minutes to finish their food and items not finished can be put back into their home lunch box. Unused items from school lunches that are non-perishable go into the "Share Bin" and are used as snacks for the next day. Food safety is a priority.
- Food is not consumed in class unless there is medical reason. This prevents ants, avoids contamination of surfaces for students with allergies and helps eliminate distraction.
Volunteering? You May Still Be Cleared!
Did you know that your TB test is good for 4 years and that your fingerprints are good as long as you have a child in RCSD? The PTC and classroom teachers are often looking for help and you could possibly still be eligible. Come to the office to check on your status.
Local Control Accountability Plan
Every year we gather input from our educational partners on campus and in the community. Our LCAP surveys allow families, students and staff to share their thoughts and ideas with Thomas Jefferson and RCSD to better our programs and systems. Adults share through SSC, ELAC and district meetings. If you want your child to give their input and participate in a round table conversation with the principal, please email Mrs. Deslaurier jdeslaurier@rcsdk8.org
Need Help Finding Something?
CALENDARS/SCHEDULES
RCSD School Calendar 2023-2024
Breakfast and lunch menus are here.
FORMS
Short-Term Independent Study Request Form (English)
Short-Term Independent Study Request Form (Spanish)
WEBSITES/SOCIALS
Instagram @tjptc @rcsdjefferson
Facebook Thomas Jefferson PTC
SAFETY DOCS
STOPit Access Code: RCSDistrict
Actualizacion de Seguridad Escolar.pdf
Protocolos de Emergencia de RCSD.pdf
BUSSING
Transportation guidelines and procedures
RESOURCES
What school does my child attend? https://www.myschoollocation.com/rosevillecitysd/