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September 2023
From the Principal
Greetings Jefferson Families,
We are getting very close to the first day of school! It has been wonderful to meet students, parents and staff on an increasing basis through Popsicles with the Principal, Everett Ready, and other opportunities in August. However, the first day of school, with all the excitement and optimism of having new teachers, making new friends, and learning, will take things to a different level. I can’t wait!
As you prepare for the first day of school, please remember the following:
- Families are now able to find out their child’s teacher in Home Access Center. If you need assistance navigating Home Access Center, click here or call the Jefferson office at 425-385-7400.
- Tomorrow (Thurs. 8/31) will be our Meet and Greet from 7:00-7:30 in the courtyard and undercover area. If you are new to Jefferson, come at 6:30 for an introductory tour. Also, we are inviting students in our Extended Resource classrooms and Life Skills classroom to come at 6:30 to briefly visit their classroom. Teachers will be available for meeting and greeting from 7:00-7:30. Please note that we ask your child NOT bring their backpack and supplies this evening. Your child will do this on the first day of school.
- First through fifth graders begin on Wednesday, September 6th , while our kindergartners begin on Monday, September 11th.
- School begins at 9:10 (tardy bell at 9:15) and dismisses at 3:30.
- Our first Learning Improvement Friday will begin Friday the 8th (2:15pm dismissal).
- Breakfast and lunch continue to be free for all of our students.
- Looking ahead to October, we will hold our Open House on Monday, October 2 from 6:30-7:30. More details and information will be shared in the coming weeks, but please save the date and time for this opportunity to see your child’s classroom and engage with Jefferson families.
With gratitude,
Steve Hopkins, principal
August 31: Teacher Meet and Greet, 7:00pm @playground
September 6: First Day 1st - 5th Grade
September 11: First Day Kindergarten
October 2: Open House 6:30-7:30 pm
October 5th: Picture Day
Octobr 13: No School, Teacher work day
November 3: Early Release 1:00 pm, dismissal
Nobember 10: Veteran's Day, No School
November 13-17: Conference Week, 1:00 pm dismissal
Nobember 22-24: No School, Thanksgiving/Native American Heritage Holiday Break
School Hours
Regular Hours: 9:10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
Learning Improvement Fridays: 2:15 p.m. dismissal
½ Day Early Release: 1 p.m. dismissal