Tuesday, September 22 — RED DAY ❤️
It’s Dress to Impress Day at Jefferson! 👔👗✨
Today we’re reminding students that even when we don’t agree with someone, we can still show respect and kindness in the words we choose.
☁️ Weather: Mostly cloudy and cool with a high around 62°F.
🎓 Tomorrow: Future Plans Day
🚨 Evacuation Drill
⏰ FRIDAY REMINDER: Friday is a 2-hour late start. School begins at 9:45 AM. There is NO early dismissal Friday and NO PRESCHOOL.
Let’s RISE UP, Jefferson!
Monday, September 21 — KINGS DAY 👑
Good morning, Jefferson families! We’re ready for a great Homecoming Week!
👕 Pajama Day
🎶 Choir Practice — 7:15 AM
🏆 100% Attendance Champs & Grade Level Attendance Champ
Our RISE UP focus this week is RESPECT. Respect helps everyone feel valued, safe, and like they belong. ❤️
🌦️ Weather: Mostly cloudy and cool with a chance of a brief shower. High around 64°F.
⏰ FRIDAY REMINDER: Friday is a 2-hour late start. School begins at 9:45 AM. There is NO early dismissal Friday and NO PRESCHOOL.
WE CAN DO HARD THINGS! YES, WE CAN!
Friday, September 18 💚 PRIDE DAY!
Happy Friday, Jefferson! 👑💚 It’s PRIDE DAY!
⏰ TODAY IS OUR NORMAL 2-HOUR EARLY OUT — dismissal at 12:45 PM.
📈 FAST & i-Ready Testing
🚫 No Preschool
As we finish the week, think about someone who showed you RESPECT. Thank that person—and choose one way you’ll continue showing respect next week!
🏈🎉 NEXT WEEK IS HOMECOMING WEEK!
Get those outfits ready:
😴 MONDAY 9/21 — PAJAMA DAY
Dream Big and Learn Big!
👔 TUESDAY 9/22 — DRESS TO IMPRESS
Look Sharp! Think Sharp!
🎓 WEDNESDAY 9/23 — FUTURE PLANS DAY
College Choice or Student Success!
🔤 THURSDAY 9/24 — FIRST LETTER OF YOUR NAME DAY
Let your first initial inspire your outfit!
🎉 Homecoming Parade Day!
❤️🖤 FRIDAY 9/25 — RED & BLACK DAY
Show your school spirit!
🚨 IMPORTANT: NEXT FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 IS DIFFERENT!
➡️ 2-HOUR LATE START
➡️ NO EARLY DISMISSAL
➡️ Homecoming Breakfast at CHS
➡️ Homecoming Game
➡️ Rise Up Rally
➡️ No Preschool
The late start gives our Jefferson families the opportunity to attend the CHS Homecoming Breakfast before school.
📸 One more calendar update: JEFFERSON PICTURE DAY IS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8. Previous information listed September 30 because Jefferson received picture packet information intended for Jefferson Elementary in Davenport. We appreciate everyone’s understanding as we corrected the date.
Have a great weekend, Jefferson!
👑 WE CAN DO HARD THINGS! YES, WE CAN!
Thursday, September 17 🖤 BLACK DAY!
It’s BLACK DAY at Jefferson! 👑🖤
📚 Today:
🎶 Choir Practice — 7:15 AM
📈 FAST & i-Ready Testing
🎻 4th Grade Orchestra
❤️ Stop the Hate / Show the Love Walk — 4:30 PM
Today’s Respect Challenge: choose ONE intentional way to show respect at school. Connect it to our RISE UP expectations by showing respect, acting with integrity, staying safe, and pursuing excellence.
🏈 And don’t forget—HOMECOMING WEEK STARTS MONDAY!
Our Jefferson dress-up days:
😴 MONDAY — Pajama Day
👔 TUESDAY — Dress to Impress
🎓 WEDNESDAY — Future Plans Day
🔤 THURSDAY — First Letter of Your Name Day
❤️🖤 FRIDAY — Red & Black Day!
📣 Homecoming Parade: Thursday, September 24
⏰ SPECIAL SCHEDULE NEXT FRIDAY: September 25 is a 2-HOUR LATE START for the CHS Homecoming Breakfast. We will NOT have our normal Friday early dismissal.
📸 PICTURE DAY: Thursday, October 8.
The earlier September 30 date came from picture packets we received for Jefferson Elementary in Davenport rather than our Jefferson Elementary. Thank you for understanding the mix-up!
Wednesday, September 16 💗 QUEENS DAY!
Happy Wednesday, Jefferson! 👑💗 It’s QUEENS DAY!
📚 Today:
📈 FAST & i-Ready Testing
🎺 Band / 5th Grade Orchestra
Our word of the month is RESPECT. Today, challenge yourself to put one of our RISE UP expectations into action:
❤️ Show Respect
🤝 Act with Integrity
🛡️ Make Safe Choices
⭐ Pursue Excellence
🏈 HOMECOMING WEEK IS ALMOST HERE! September 21–25 will be full of Jefferson spirit!
😴 Monday — PAJAMA DAY
👔 Tuesday — DRESS TO IMPRESS
🎓 Wednesday — FUTURE PLANS DAY
🔤 Thursday — 1ST LETTER OF YOUR NAME DAY
❤️🖤 Friday — RED & BLACK DAY
🎉 The Homecoming Parade is Thursday, September 24, and we’re excited to welcome the CHS Band to Jefferson!
⏰ Friday, September 25 = 2-HOUR LATE START. There is NO early dismissal that day. Families are encouraged to enjoy the CHS Homecoming Breakfast before heading to school!
📸 Jefferson Picture Day: Thursday, October 8.
WeCanDoHardThings! YesWeCan!
Tuesday, September 15 🧡 OSKEEWAWA DAY!
Happy Tuesday, Jefferson! 👑🧡 Today is OSKEEWAWA DAY!
📚 Today:
📈 FAST & i-Ready Testing
🎻 4th Grade Orchestra
🍎 Applebee’s Day — ALL DAY!
Our quote of the week reminds us that gratitude and respect go together. Take a moment today to tell someone at Jefferson why you appreciate them. A few kind words can make a big difference!
🏈 ONE WEEK UNTIL HOMECOMING WEEK! Start planning those outfits!
😴 MON — Pajama Day
👔 TUE — Dress to Impress
🎓 WED — Future Plans Day
🔤 THU — First Letter of Your Name Day
❤️🖤 FRI — Red & Black Day
🚨 Remember: Friday, September 25 is a 2-HOUR LATE START and NOT an early-out Friday. We want our Jefferson families to have the opportunity to attend the CHS Homecoming Breakfast before school begins.
📸 And mark those calendars: Picture Day is Thursday, October 8!
Rise Up, Jefferson! Respect • Integrity • Safety • Excellence 👑
Monday, September 14 ❤️ RED DAY!
Good morning, Jefferson! 👑❤️ It’s RED DAY as we kick off another great week of learning!
📚 Today at Jefferson:
🎶 Choir Practice — 7:15 AM
💻 i-Ready Testing
🦷 I-Smile Dental Screenings for PK–3rd Grade
Our September focus continues to be RESPECT. Today, look for the little ways you can show others you care—hold a door, raise your hand, listen when someone else is speaking, and give others a chance to participate.
🏆 We’ll also celebrate our 100% Attendance Champs and our Grade Level Attendance Champ!
🏈 HOMECOMING IS NEXT WEEK! Check out our dress-up days:
😴 Monday — Pajama Day
👔 Tuesday — Dress to Impress
🎓 Wednesday — Future Plans Day
🔤 Thursday — First Letter of Your Name Day
❤️🖤 Friday — Red & Black Day!
⚠️ Important Homecoming Friday reminder: Friday, September 25 is a 2-HOUR LATE START so everyone has the opportunity to attend the Homecoming Breakfast at CHS. We WILL NOT dismiss early that Friday.
📸 PICTURE DAY UPDATE: Jefferson Picture Day is now THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8. Previous communication listed September 30 because we were mistakenly provided picture packet information for Jefferson Elementary in Davenport. We apologize for the confusion and appreciate your flexibility!
We Can Do Hard Things! Yes, We Can! 👑
🚗👑 JEFFERSON DROP-OFF & PICK-UP PROCEDURES ARE FINALIZED! 👑🚗
At Jefferson, our decisions around arrival and dismissal always begin with one thing: STUDENT SAFETY.
After observing our traffic flow and making adjustments, we have finalized our drop-off and pick-up procedures.
➡️ KEEP MOVING UP — ALL THE WAY TOWARD DOOR C10 (or past)!
🚧 Follow the cones and designated lanes.
⛔ The middle lane is CLOSED.
🚸 Watch carefully for students, staff, buses, and crosswalks.
👀 Follow staff directions as we work to keep traffic moving safely and efficiently.
We have created Google Slides and a new traffic-flow graphic to make the process as clear and easy to follow as possible. Please take a few minutes to review them before your next drop-off or pick-up.
When all of us follow the same procedure, we create a safer arrival and dismissal for every Jefferson King and Queen. 👑
Thank you for your patience, flexibility, and partnership!
WE CAN DO HARD THINGS!
👑 YES, WE CAN!
💙 KINGS DAY! 💙
☀️ Happy Friday, Jefferson!
🤝 Today’s respect challenge is to choose one way to practice respect at school. Connect it to our Rise Up Expectations by showing respect, acting with integrity, staying safe, and pursuing excellence!
📚 FAST and i-Ready testing continues today. Finish the week strong and show what you know!
🦷 I-Smile dental screenings continue today for preschool through third grade.
🎂 Happy 4th birthday to Asher Simpson from Early Learning!
🎉 Happy 5th birthday to kindergartener Jesse James!
🎈 Happy 9th birthday to third grader Valeria Hernandez Ojeda, and happy 8th birthday to third grader Zayne Pendleton!
🌤️ WEATHER: Mostly sunny with a possible shower. High near 78°.
⏰ Today is a two-hour early out at 12:45.
🚫 There is no preschool today!
Order your Homecoming Shirt by September 13th!
📅 NEXT WEEK:
🍎 Tuesday is Applebee’s Night—all day!
❤️ Thursday is the Stop the Hate/Show the Love Walk.
⏰ Friday is a two-hour early out at 12:45, and there will be no preschool.
Have a safe and enjoyable weekend!
💪 We Can Do Hard Things!
👏 Yes, We Can!
💚 PRIDE DAY! 💚
☀️ Good morning, Jefferson!
⭐ Our word of the month is RESPECT! Look for one way to put respect into action today by following our Rise Up Expectations:
🤝 Show respect.
⭐ Act with integrity.
🛡️ Make safe choices.
🏆 Pursue excellence.
🎶 Choir practice begins at 7:15 a.m.
📚 FAST and i-Ready testing continues today.
🦷 I-Smile dental screenings are taking place for preschool through third grade.
🎂 Happy 6th birthday to Aubrie Schultz, a kindergartener!
🎉 Happy 11th birthdays to fifth graders Blessing Austin and Mackeighla Martinez!
🌤️ WEATHER: Partly sunny, pleasant, and less humid with a high near 79°.
⏰ Tomorrow is a two-hour early out at 12:45, and there will be no preschool!
💪 We Can Do Hard Things!
👏 Yes, We Can!
⚫️ BLACK DAY! ⚫️
☀️ Good morning, Jefferson!
💬 Maya Angelou reminded us that people may forget what we say or do, but they will remember how we made them feel. As you go through your day, think about how your words and actions make others feel!
📚 FAST and i-Ready testing continues today. Take your time, stay focused, and give your very best effort!
🎂 Happy birthday to Ms. Olson!
🎉 Happy 7th birthday to Alayna Ponce, a first grader!
🌤️ WEATHER: Partly sunny and humid with a high near 87°.
🦷 I-Smile dental screenings for preschool through third grade begin tomorrow.
⏰ Friday is a two-hour early out at 12:45, and there will be no preschool!
⭐ Show respect. Act with integrity. Be safe. Pursue excellence.
💪 We Can Do Hard Things!
👏 Yes, We Can!
💜 QUEENS DAY! 💜
☀️ Good morning, Jefferson and welcome back from your three day weekend!
🤝 Respect means seeing the good in others and treating them with care. Today, think about how respect sounds when you speak to others. Respectful words can include apologizing when something you say or do hurts someone.
📚 FAST and i-Ready testing begins today! Take your time, work hard, and show what you know. You’ve got this!
🎂 Happy 7th birthday to Rylen Johns, a first grader!
🌤️ WEATHER: Partly sunny and very warm with a high near 89°.
🦷 I-Smile dental screenings for preschool through third grade begin Thursday.
⏰ Friday is a two-hour early out at 12:45, and there will be no preschool!
⭐ Show respect. Act with integrity. Be safe. Pursue excellence.
💪 We Can Do Hard Things!
👏 Yes, We Can!
🧡 OSKEEWAWA DAY! 🧡
☀️ Happy Friday, Jefferson!
🤝 As we finish the week, think about someone who showed you respect. Take a moment to thank that person and choose one way you will continue practicing respect next week!
🎂 Happy birthday to Mrs. Otto!
🎉 We also wish happy birthday to Kazen Jacobs, Stephan Thompson, Autumn Whitaker, Italia Diaz-Reyes, Carson Johns, and Karly Brandenburg as they celebrate over the long weekend!
🌦️ WEATHER: Mostly cloudy and hot with a chance of an early thunderstorm. High near 88°.
Our Yes! We Can Webstore is open through September 7th! http://adcraftwebstores.com/JFSNE26
⏰ Today is a two-hour early out at 12:45.
🚫 There is no preschool today.
🏫 There is no school Monday!
📚 FAST testing begins Tuesday.
🦷 I-Smile dental screenings will take place Thursday and Friday.
Have a safe and enjoyable long weekend!
💪 We Can Do Hard Things!
👏 Yes, We Can!
Good morning on this hot and humid day!
Unfortunately, this hot, humid day, combined with some trouble for our air conditioning handlers, has made most of our classrooms very warm, making it very difficult to keep our learning environment safe, supportive, and focused on learning. To make the best decision for the students and staff of Jefferson, we will be releasing two hours early at 12:45 today, September 3rd.
We are very sorry for any inconvenience this may cause some families; however, for our school community as a whole, we feel this is the best decision. A few pieces of information:
Our amazing maintenance team has worked tirelessly on this issue and will continue to develop new solutions. Thankfully, the last of the warm days are over tomorrow, and we already have a two-hour head start on our already scheduled.
The After School Program will be canceled today.
Buses will be released at 12:45 for K-5, with PK buses releasing at 1:15.
Thank you for trusting us with your children, and please reach out if you have any questions.
Respectfully,
JR Kuch
Principal
Jefferson Elementary
