🚗👑 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
❤️ RED DAY! ❤️
☀️ Good morning, Jefferson!
🤝 Today’s challenge is to choose one way to practice respect at Jefferson and connect it to our Rise Up Expectations:
⭐ Show respect.
⭐ Act with integrity.
⭐ Stay safe.
⭐ Pursue excellence.
🎂 Happy birthday to Jamiyah Cross!
🎶 Choir practice begins at 7:15 a.m.
📅 Our PTA meeting is at 2:45 in the LRC.
Our Yes! We Can! Webstore is open through September 7th! http://adcraftwebstores.com/JFSNE26
🌤️ WEATHER: Humid with periods of bright sunshine. High near 88°.
⏰ Tomorrow is a two-hour early out at 12:45, and there will be no preschool!
💪 We Can Do Hard Things!
👏 Yes, We Can!
💙 KINGS DAY! 💙
☀️ Good morning, Jefferson!
⭐ Our word of the month is RESPECT! Today, look for one way to put respect into action by following our Rise Up Expectations:
🤝 Show respect.
⭐ Act with integrity.
🛡️ Make safe choices.
🏆 Pursue excellence.
🎂 There are no birthdays at Jefferson today!
☀️ WEATHER: Sunny and very hot. High near 94°. Remember to drink plenty of water!
Our Yes! We Can! Webstore is open through September 7th! http://adcraftwebstores.com/JFSNE26
📅 Our PTA meeting is tomorrow at 2:45 in the LRC.
⏰ Friday is a two-hour early out at 12:45, and there will be no preschool!
💪 We Can Do Hard Things!
👏 Yes, We Can!
💚 PRIDE DAY! 💚
☀️ Good morning, Jefferson!
⚾️ Today’s reminder comes from Mariano Rivera: “I don’t wait for people to give me respect. I always give them respect.”
Let’s lead by showing respect to everyone we meet today!
🎂 Happy birthday to Ms. Jodi Specht and Dakota Oderwald!
👕 Today is Inside Out Day! Students may bring $1 for a yearbook!
Our Yes! We Can! Webstore is open through September 7th! http://adcraftwebstores.com/JFSNE26
🌦️ WEATHER: Mostly sunny, hot, and humid with a chance of a thunderstorm. High near 90°.
📅 REMINDER: Our PTA meeting is Thursday at 2:45 in the LRC!
💪 We Can Do Hard Things!
👏 Yes, We Can!
- Our Grade Level Attendance Champs, which was 1st Grade with 97.9% attendance as a grade the first week of school! Look at that belt!
- Our 100% Attendance Champ winners in each grade!
- All Grades earned a "bar" for the "Attendance Matters" Board for having over 95% attendance for the week!
- Our birthdays for the week!
As an added bonus: Our awesome 5th Grade team has started the "Jefferson Morning Crew," where all students are greeted with a warm smile as they enter the door!
All in all, a great start to our Monday at Jefferson!
#WeCanDoHardThings #Yes!WeCan!
⚫️ BLACK DAY! ⚫️
☀️ Good morning, Jefferson!
💬 Kindness means acting with understanding, generosity, and care. Let’s look for opportunities to show others that we care today!
Chorus starts today at 7:15 in Choir Room!
🎂 Happy birthday to Mrs. Klinkhammer, Dylan Rose, Nyeli Garibay Delrio, and Rowan Camp!
📚 Tomorrow is Inside Out Day! Students may bring $1 for a yearbook that goes towards their yearbooks for a total of $10!
Our Yes! We Can! Webstore is now open through September 7th!! http://adcraftwebstores.com/JFSNE26
🌦️ WEATHER: Clouds and sunshine with a chance of an afternoon thunderstorm. High near 89°.
⭐ Show respect. Act with integrity. Be safe. Pursue excellence.
💪 We Can Do Hard Things!
👏 Yes, We Can!
Today is Friday, August 28, and it’s Queens Day! 👑
As we finish our first week, think of someone who showed kindness. Thank that person, and choose one way you will continue practicing kindness next week!
☀️ Clinton weather: Patchy morning fog, followed by sunshine with a high near 84°.
TODAY:
⏰ Two-hour early dismissal at 12:45 p.m.
🚫 No preschool
🏈 First home football game at CHS
LOOKING AHEAD:
🚗 Monday: Our new drop-off and pick-up flow begins in the north parking lot. (ANNOUNCEMENT COMING WITH DIAGRAMS!)
👕 Tuesday: Inside-Out Dress-Up Day! Students may participate for $1.
📣 Thursday: PTA meeting at 2:45 p.m. in the LRC.
🎂 Happy birthday to David King! We also wish Anakin Coltrain, Sarah Temple, and Juan Guerra Cossyleon wonderful weekend birthdays!
And today’s Morning Giggle: What is a bee’s favorite school subject? Spelling! 🐝
Have a fantastic Queens Day and a wonderful weekend! Keep showing respect, acting with integrity, staying safe, and pursuing excellence!
#WeCanDoHardThings #YesWeCan
TODAY IS THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, AND IT IS OSKEEWAWA DAY!
TODAY’S KINDNESS CHALLENGE IS TO CHOOSE ONE WAY TO PRACTICE KINDNESS AT SCHOOL. SHOW RESPECT, ACT WITH INTEGRITY, STAY SAFE, AND PURSUE EXCELLENCE!
☀️ TODAY’S WEATHER: SUNNY WITH A HIGH NEAR 82°.
A FEW REMINDERS:
📣 PLEASE RETURN CHOIR FORMS TO MRS. GRAY.
🏈 TOMORROW IS THE FIRST HOME FOOTBALL GAME AT CHS!
⏰ FRIDAY IS A TWO-HOUR EARLY OUT AT 2:45.
🚫 NO PRESCHOOL ON FRIDAY!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALEIGHA, ANASTASIA, AND DORIELLE!
LET’S HAVE AN AWESOME OSKEEWAWA DAY!
#WeCanDoHardThings #YesWeCan
GOOD MORNING, JEFFERSON!
What an AWESOME way to begin our year! Yesterday, our entire school came together for our first RISE UP! RALLY of the 2026–2027 school year!
Our students brought incredible energy as we reviewed what it means to RISE UP by showing RESPECT, acting with INTEGRITY, making SAFE choices and pursuing EXCELLENCE! We loved seeing our students and staff together again. It was a fantastic beginning to what will be an incredible year!
As we continue through our first week, remember that the beginning of school can be exciting—and sometimes a little scary. KINDNESS helps make Jefferson a welcoming place for everyone!
Today, find an opportunity to include someone new at recess or lunch, give a classmate a compliment or thank a teacher or staff member!
📅 TODAY:
• FIRST DAY OF PRESCHOOL!
• CREDIT UNION KICKS MEASURING DAY FOR K–5!
📣 FRIDAY:
• 2-HOUR EARLY OUT!
• FIRST HOME FOOTBALL GAME AT CHS! STUDENTS MUST HAVE A CAREGIVER ATTEND WITH THEM.
🎂 HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
• HAILEY ODERWALD — 4TH GRADE — 10 YEARS OLD!
😂 MORNING GIGGLE:
WHAT DO YOU CALL A BEAR WITH NO TEETH?
A GUMMY BEAR!
🌤️ CLINTON WEATHER:
We are beginning with clouds and some morning fog before the sunshine takes over. Temperatures will climb into the mid-80s, so dress for warm recess weather and remember to drink plenty of water!
🅲 #WECANDOHARDTHINGS #YESWECAN
GOOD MORNING, JEFFERSON!
WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL! We are so excited to have our students back in the building! This year, we will continue growing our character together—beginning with a focus on KINDNESS. What can you do today to help someone feel welcomed, supported and valued?
🎉 TODAY:
• RISE UP! RALLY AT 7:42!
📅 COMING UP:
• WEDNESDAY: FIRST DAY OF PRESCHOOL
• WEDNESDAY: CREDIT UNION KICKS MEASURING
• FRIDAY: 2-HOUR EARLY OUT
🎂 HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
• BROOKLYN MITCHELL — 1ST GRADE — 7 YEARS OLD!
• SEVERUS MEZINES — KINDERGARTEN — 5 YEARS OLD!
😂 MORNING GIGGLE:
WHY DID THE MATH BOOK LOOK WORRIED?
IT HAD TOO MANY PROBLEMS!
☀️ CLINTON WEATHER:
We are starting the morning in the mid-50s before warming into the lower 80s this afternoon. Expect mostly sunny skies—another great day to RISE UP!
🔴⚫️ #WECANDOHARDTHINGS #YESWECAN
Teacher assignments are now available in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal! Log in to see who your student’s teacher will be for the upcoming school year.
After viewing the assignment, please schedule a **15-minute Welcome Back Meeting** with your student’s teacher.
📅 **Monday, August 24**
⏰ **9:00 AM–5:00 PM**
🔗 Schedule here: https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Jefferson_Elementary_School_7
We are excited to welcome our students and families back to Jefferson!
#WeCanDoHardThings #YesWeCan
