Jefferson Family Newsletter

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).

The student should stay home if he/she has/had:

• 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;

• Vomiting and/or diarrhea should remain at home for 24 hours after it has stopped;

• A persistent cough;

• Any rash with fever;

• Open or draining skin sores, and/or

• Inflamed or draining eyes or ears.

• 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.

Wednesday, February 14

Boston School Forest

5084 Lincoln Ave, Plover, WI 54467

Thursday, February 15

Boston School Forest

5084 Lincoln Ave, Plover, WI 54467

Monday, February 19

11:00-7:00 PM

Thursday, February 22

4:00-8:00 PM

The proposed February 13th PTO Sledding Night at Iverson is cancelled due to the unseasonably warm weather.

Friday, February 16

E-Learning Day

Monday, February 19

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Friday, February 9

All clubs closed due to staff training.

Friday, February 16

Berard, Schierl, and Teen Center will be open.

Monday, February 19

Berard and Schierl Center will be open.

Tuesday, February 27

All clubs close at 5:30PM due to the BGC Awards Ceremony.

Thursday, March 7

4:00-4:45PM

Art RM

4:00-6:00 PM

Jefferson Elementary

If you are willing to donate time or items for baskets, bake sale, or cake walk, please contact Laura Gunderson (lgunders@pointschools.net). More detailed information will be included in next months newsletter. Thank you!

On Monday, February 19, our wonderful teachers will meet with all of us parents from 11 am until 7 pm for conferences, and the PTO would like your help in supporting them on this long day. If you are able, we ask that you bring in either snacks or drinks which will be set out for the teachers to get quick pick-me-ups. Homemade treats are welcome but along with store-bought ones, we are aiming for health and sustainability over sweet desserts. Favorite drinks include flavored sparkling water, coffee, diet sodas and juices, etc.

Snacks and drinks can be dropped off at the main office beginning Thursday the 15th (Friday the 16th as well) but anything perishable should not be brought in until the 19th (as early as 8 am). If you can help please sign up here.

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!

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.

Rather than hosting a scheduled event, they are scheduling appointments as needed during the 2023-24 school year.

🏫17 Convenient Locations: Our community-based 4K program operates in 17 locations across the district, offering diverse opportunities for your child.
📈 Proven Excellence: With over 500 students each year, our program has been nurturing young minds since 2007, ensuring they are ready for academic success.
📚 Unified Curriculum: Our curriculum follows Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards, focusing on health, social, emotional, language, and cognitive development.
🎊 Playful Learning: We encourage student-initiated, play-based exploration to make learning enjoyable and engaging.
🌟 Equal Access: Our mission is to provide equal access to high-quality early childhood education for all children.
🏡 Diverse Facilities: Choose from childcare facilities and parochial locations with morning and afternoon options.
🧒 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

📣Stevens 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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Location: 1800 East Avenue, Stevens Point, WI, USA
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