🌟 FRIDAY, MAY 1 — JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY 🌟
GOOD MORNING, JEFFERSON!
⭐ TODAY IS OUR COURAGE SHOUT-OUT DAY!
WE ARE CELEBRATING STUDENTS WHO SHOWED COURAGE BY DOING WHAT IS RIGHT, TAKING RISKS, AND PUSHING THROUGH CHALLENGES THIS WEEK!
⏰ TODAY: 2 HOUR EARLY OUT
🎉 TODAY: RISE UP RALLY!
🎉 FUN FRIDAY SMILE: WHY IS EVERYONE SO EXCITED FOR MAY 1ST?
BECAUSE ALL DAY THEY’VE BEEN SAYING… “IT’S GONNA BE MAY!” 😄
📅 NEXT WEEK:
TEACHER/STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK ALL WEEK!
🌤 WEATHER: WARMER WITH TEMPS IN THE MID 60s
🅲 #WECANDOHARDTHINGS #YESWECAN!
🚔👮♂️ CALLING ALL FUTURE LEADERS! 👮♀️🚔
Looking for something AWESOME (and FREE!) for your child this May? Check this out! 👇
🎯 JUNIOR POLICE ACADEMY
📅 May 16, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
👦👧 Ages 10–14
Your child will get a hands-on, behind-the-scenes look at law enforcement with some seriously cool activities:
🐕 K-9 Narcotics Demonstration
🖐️ Fingerprinting
🚁 Drone Demo
👣 Evidence Footprint Casting
🍕 And yes… PIZZA!
This is an incredible opportunity for kids to learn, explore, and connect with local law enforcement in a fun and engaging way!
📍 Hosted by our local police & sheriff’s departments in partnership with Living Peace 365
📲 Spots may fill fast—don’t miss out!
More info: ecainacityofclintoniowa.gov
👉 We can’t wait to see our future leaders there! 💙
🌟 THURSDAY, APRIL 30 — JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY 🌟
GOOD MORNING, JEFFERSON!
AS WE WRAP UP OUR MONTH FOCUSING ON COURAGE, THINK ABOUT HOW YOU CAN SHOW IT EVERY DAY. COURAGE HELPS US STAND UP FOR OTHERS, MAKE SAFE CHOICES, AND ALWAYS DO OUR BEST. WHEN WE FOLLOW OUR RISE UP EXPECTATIONS — RESPECT, INTEGRITY, SAFETY, AND EXCELLENCE — WE BECOME LEADERS IN OUR SCHOOL!
🎶 TODAY: CHOIR PRACTICE @ 7:15 AM
🚌 TODAY: 4TH GRADE FIELD TRIP TO PUTNAM MUSEUM
⭐ TOMORROW: 2 HOUR EARLY OUT, COURAGE SHOUT-OUTS & RISE UP RALLY
🌤 WEATHER: PARTLY CLOUDY WITH TEMPS IN THE LOW 60s
🅲 #WECANDOHARDTHINGS #YESWECAN!
🌟 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29 — JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY 🌟
GOOD MORNING, JEFFERSON!
COURAGE HELPS US GROW WHEN WE TRY SOMETHING NEW OR KEEP GOING WHEN THINGS ARE HARD. THAT IS HOW WE PURSUE EXCELLENCE! TODAY, CHALLENGE YOURSELF TO STEP OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE — RAISE YOUR HAND, TRY A NEW STRATEGY, OR HELP A FRIEND. THAT IS WHAT RISING UP LOOKS LIKE!
📅 COMING UP:
TOMORROW — CHOIR PRACTICE @ 7:15 AM & 4TH GRADE TO PUTNAM MUSEUM
FRIDAY — ⏰ 2 HOUR EARLY OUT, COURAGE SHOUT-OUTS & RISE UP RALLY
🌤 WEATHER: SUNNY WITH TEMPS IN THE LOW 60s
🅲 #WECANDOHARDTHINGS #YESWECAN!
🌟 TUESDAY, APRIL 28 — JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY 🌟
GOOD MORNING, JEFFERSON!
TODAY’S MESSAGE REMINDS US THAT COURAGE IS NOT THE ABSENCE OF FEAR — IT’S NOT LETTING FEAR STOP YOU. EVERYONE FEELS NERVOUS SOMETIMES, AND THAT’S OKAY! WHAT MATTERS IS THAT WE KEEP GOING, MAKE SAFE CHOICES, AND DO WHAT IS RIGHT.
YOU ARE BRAVER THAN YOU THINK!
♟ TODAY: CHESS CLUB @ 7:15 AM
📅 COMING UP:
TOMORROW — NORMAL DAY
THURSDAY — CHOIR PRACTICE @ 7:15 AM & 4TH GRADE TO PUTNAM MUSEUM
FRIDAY — ⏰ 2 HOUR EARLY OUT, COURAGE SHOUT-OUTS & RISE UP RALLY
🌤 WEATHER: MOSTLY SUNNY WITH TEMPS NEAR 60°
🅲 #WECANDOHARDTHINGS #YESWECAN!
🌟 MONDAY, APRIL 27 — JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY 🌟
GOOD MORNING, JEFFERSON!
THIS IS OUR FINAL WEEK FOCUSING ON COURAGE AND HOW IT CONNECTS TO OUR RISE UP EXPECTATIONS — RESPECT, INTEGRITY, SAFETY, AND EXCELLENCE. COURAGE DOESN’T ALWAYS MEAN BIG MOMENTS — SOMETIMES IT’S DOING THE RIGHT THING WHEN NO ONE IS WATCHING. TODAY, SHOW RESPECT BY USING KIND WORDS, EVEN WHEN IT’S HARD!
🎉 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: JIM MCGRAW AWARD!
📊 ATTENDANCE UPDATE:
WE HAVE 100% ATTENDANCE CHAMPS AND A GRADE LEVEL CHAMPION — GREAT JOB, JEFFERSON!
♟ TOMORROW: CHESS CLUB @ 7:15 AM
📅 COMING UP:
WEDNESDAY — NORMAL DAY
THURSDAY — CHOIR PRACTICE @ 7:15 AM & 4TH GRADE TO PUTNAM MUSEUM
FRIDAY — ⏰ 2 HOUR EARLY OUT, COURAGE SHOUT-OUTS & RISE UP RALLY
🌤 WEATHER: PARTLY CLOUDY WITH TEMPS IN THE MID 50s
🅲 #WECANDOHARDTHINGS #YESWECAN!
🌟 FRIDAY, APRIL 24 — JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY 🌟
GOOD MORNING, JEFFERSON!
⭐ TODAY IS OUR COURAGE SHOUT-OUT DAY!
WE ARE PROUD OF OUR STUDENTS WHO SHOWED COURAGE THIS WEEK — TAKING RISKS, SHOWING KINDNESS, AND DOING WHAT IS RIGHT EVEN WHEN IT WAS HARD!
⏰ TODAY: 2 HOUR EARLY OUT
🎉 FINISH THE WEEK STRONG, JEFFERSON!
📅 NEXT WEEK:
CMS VISITS 5TH GRADE
TEACHER/STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK
🌤 WEATHER: COOLER WITH TEMPS IN THE LOW 50s
🅲 #WECANDOHARDTHINGS #YESWECAN!
🌟 THURSDAY, APRIL 23 — JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY 🌟
GOOD MORNING, JEFFERSON!
HERE IS OUR WEEKLY PURPOSEFULL PURSUIT FOR COURAGE:
SHARE WITH YOUR FAMILY WHAT COURAGE MEANS TO YOU AND ASK WHAT IT MEANS TO THEM.
🎶 TODAY: CHOIR PRACTICE @ 7:15 AM
⭐ TOMORROW: COURAGE SHOUT-OUTS & 2 HOUR EARLY OUT
📅 COMING UP:
NEXT WEEK — CMS VISITS 5TH GRADE
NEXT WEEK — TEACHER/STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK
🌤 WEATHER: PARTLY CLOUDY WITH TEMPS IN THE UPPER 50s
🅲 #WECANDOHARDTHINGS #YESWECAN!
🌟 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 — JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY 🌟
GOOD MORNING, JEFFERSON!
COURAGE HELPS US LIVE OUT OUR RISE UP EXPECTATIONS EVERY DAY — SHOWING RESPECT, ACTING WITH INTEGRITY, MAKING SAFE CHOICES, AND PURSUING EXCELLENCE. WHEN WE CHOOSE COURAGE, WE RISE UP AND BECOME OUR BEST SELVES!
📅 COMING UP:
TOMORROW — CHOIR PRACTICE @ 7:15 AM
FRIDAY — ⏰ 2 HOUR EARLY OUT & COURAGE SHOUT-OUTS
🌤 WEATHER: SUNNY WITH TEMPS IN THE MID 50s
🅲 #WECANDOHARDTHINGS #YESWECAN!
🌟 TUESDAY, APRIL 21 — JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY 🌟
GOOD MORNING, JEFFERSON!
OUR FINAL QUOTE FOR THE MONTH REMINDS US THAT COURAGE HELPS US SHARE OUR TALENTS WITH THE WORLD. WHEN WE STEP FORWARD WITH CONFIDENCE AND TAKE RISKS, WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
WHAT IS A TALENT YOU HAVE THAT YOU CAN SHOW WITH COURAGE TODAY?
♟ TODAY: CHESS CLUB @ 7:15 AM
🎉 TONIGHT: RISE UP FAMILY FUN NIGHT / GRANDPARENTS NIGHT @ 4:30 — WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
📅 COMING UP:
THURSDAY — CHOIR PRACTICE @ 7:15 AM
FRIDAY — ⏰ 2 HOUR EARLY OUT & COURAGE SHOUT-OUTS
🌤 WEATHER: PARTLY SUNNY WITH TEMPS IN THE UPPER 50s
🅲 #WECANDOHARDTHINGS #YESWECAN!
🌟 MONDAY, APRIL 20 — JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY 🌟
GOOD MORNING, JEFFERSON!
TODAY WE ARE FOCUSING ON USING COURAGE TO CHOOSE KINDNESS. KINDNESS IS NOT ALWAYS EASY — SOMETIMES IT TAKES EXTRA EFFORT, TIME, AND EVEN BRAVERY TO HELP OTHERS. BUT WHEN WE CHOOSE KINDNESS, EVEN WHEN IT’S HARD, WE MAKE OUR SCHOOL A BETTER PLACE FOR EVERYONE.
📊 ATTENDANCE UPDATE:
WE HAVE 100% ATTENDANCE CHAMPS AND A NEW GRADE LEVEL CHAMPION THIS WEEK! AWESOME WORK — KEEP SHOWING UP AND DOING YOUR BEST!
♟ TOMORROW: CHESS CLUB @ 7:15 AM IN THE LRC
📅 COMING UP:
TUESDAY — RISE UP FAMILY FUN NIGHT / GRANDPARENTS NIGHT @ 4:30
THURSDAY — CHOIR PRACTICE @ 7:15 AM
FRIDAY — ⏰ 2 HOUR EARLY OUT & COURAGE SHOUT-OUTS
🌤 WEATHER: COOL MORNING, HIGH IN THE MID 50s
🅲 #WECANDOHARDTHINGS #YESWECAN!
🌟 FRIDAY, APRIL 17 — JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY 🌟
GOOD MORNING, JEFFERSON!
⭐ TODAY IS OUR COURAGE SHOUT-OUT DAY!
WE ARE PROUD OF THE STUDENTS WHO STEPPED UP, TOOK RISKS, AND DID WHAT WAS RIGHT THIS WEEK — EVEN WHEN IT WAS HARD!
⏰ TODAY: 2 HOUR EARLY OUT
🎉 KEEP SHOWING COURAGE AND FINISH THE WEEK STRONG!
📅 NEXT WEEK:
RISE UP GRANDPARENTS NIGHT — TUESDAY @ 4:30 PM
🌤 WEATHER: COOLER WITH TEMPS IN THE 40s–50s
🅲 #WECANDOHARDTHINGS #YESWECAN!
🌟 THURSDAY, APRIL 16 — JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY 🌟
GOOD MORNING, JEFFERSON!
HERE IS OUR WEEKLY PURPOSEFUL PURSUIT FOR COURAGE:
THINK OF AN ADULT IN OUR SCHOOL WHO LEADS WITH COURAGE. TAKE TIME TO SHOW THEM APPRECIATION AND THANK THEM FOR THE IMPACT THEY MAKE!
🎶 TODAY: CHOIR PRACTICE @ 7:15 AM
⭐ TOMORROW: COURAGE SHOUT-OUTS!
📅 REMINDER:
FRIDAY — ⏰ 2 HOUR EARLY OUT
🌤 WEATHER: SPRING DAY WITH TEMPS IN THE 50s
🅲 #WECANDOHARDTHINGS #YESWECAN!
🌟 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15 — JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY 🌟
GOOD MORNING, JEFFERSON!
COURAGE MEANS STEPPING UP, TAKING RISKS, AND PUSHING THROUGH CHALLENGES — BECAUSE WHEN WE HAVE THE COURAGE TO TRY, WE ARE PURSUING EXCELLENCE! EVERY TIME WE KEEP GOING, EVEN WHEN IT’S HARD, WE RISE UP AND GROW STRONGER.
🎉 FRIDAY: COURAGE SHOUT-OUTS & 2 HOUR EARLY OUT
📅 COMING UP:
TOMORROW — CHOIR PRACTICE @ 7:15 AM
FRIDAY — ⏰ 2 HOUR EARLY OUT
🌤 WEATHER: PARTLY CLOUDY WITH TEMPS IN THE 50s
🅲 #WECANDOHARDTHINGS #YESWECAN!
