Jefferson Elementary

We had a fantastic day today! 🍬🍬🍬🍬🍬 Read the following message sent out today regarding Halloween candy tomorrow: Good afternoon, everyone, and Happy Halloween! I am writing to you to seek your partnership for tomorrow. Halloween can be a wonderful event for our students, especially those who participate in Trick-Or-Treating. With that in mind, we are asking for your help in NOT sending students to school with excessive Halloween candy tomorrow. The reasons are as follows: Health and Nutrition: Schools promote healthy eating habits, and too much candy can contribute to unhealthy snacking. With growing concerns over child health, it’s essential to limit sugary treats in school settings. Allergy Safety: Many children and staff members have food allergies, especially to ingredients like nuts or dairy found in Halloween candy. Avoiding candy in school can prevent potential allergic reactions. Focus on Learning: Schools are environments focused on learning. Sugary treats can lead to sugar rushes and crashes, affecting concentration and classroom behavior. Inclusivity: Some students may not celebrate Halloween, and bringing candy can create feelings of exclusion. By avoiding candy in school, you can create a more inclusive environment for everyone. Preventing Mess and Distractions: Candy wrappers and sticky treats can create a mess in classrooms and become a distraction. Limiting candy helps keep the school clean and minimizes distractions. We thank you for your support. Sincerely, Dr. Rebecca Adams #JeffersonJourney🐝

Some fantastic creatures in Ms. Britton's class were solving a spooky word search. ✏️👻 Algunas criaturas fantásticas en la clase de la Sra. Britton estaban resolviendo una sopa de letras. #JeffersonJourney🐝

Students that purchased the Out of this World Event tickets had a blast participating in 5 different stations: parachute, tug of war, races, chalk, and making ice cream! 😝 Los estudiantes se divirtieron mucho participando en 5 estaciones diferentes. #JeffersonJourney🐝

During the month of October, Jefferson students were star collaborators! 🤝In today's assembly, we recognized students and classes that went above and beyond. 🌟 Then, we played a new and challenging minute-to-win-it game. En la asamblea de hoy, reconocimos a los estudiantes y clases que se destacaron siendo colaboradores durante el mes de octubre. #JeffersonJourney🐝

Ms. Arias' students spin the noun wheel and then identify its gender and number. 🛞🛞🛞 Los estudiantes de la Sra. Arias hacen girar la rueda de sustantivos y luego identifican su género y número. #JeffersonJourney🐝

Hats off to being happy and drug free! 🧢🎩👒 ¡Nos quitamos el sombrero por estar feliz y libre de drogas! #RedRibbonWeek #JeffersonJourney🐝

Ms. Butler's class reviews the expectations for a cooperative activity where they will review sequencing and summarizing. 🔁 La clase de la Srta. Butler revisa las expectativas para una actividad cooperativa en la que revisarán la secuenciación y el resumen. #JeffersonJourney🐝

Mrs. Haylock's students had surprise free time to celebrate their achievements! 🎉 ¡Los estudiantes de la Sra. Haylock tuvieron tiempo libre sorpresa para celebrar sus logros! #JeffersonJourney🐝

Mrs. Hay's class is doing an intense word study. Some groups sort words based on vowel patterns while others practice their fluency. 🗣️ La clase de la Sra. Hay está realizando un estudio intensivo de palabras. #JeffersonJourney🐝

If school principals were stars in the sky, Dr. Adams would shine the brightest! Happy Principal Appreciation Week, we love and appreciate you! 🌟🌟🌟 Si los directores escolares fueran estrellas en el cielo, ¡la Dra. Adams sería la más brillante! #JeffersonJourney🐝

Ms. Joslyn's class checked out some great books from the library today to have a reading-filled weekend! 📚 ¡La clase de la Sra. Joslyn sacó hoy algunos libros geniales de la biblioteca para tener un fin de semana lleno de lectura! #JeffersonJourney🐝

Mrs. Lindberg's class conducted an experiment about chemical reactions. 🧪 La clase de la Sra. Lindberg realizó un experimento sobre reacciones químicas. #JeffersonJourney🐝

Ms. Marín's class uses the AVID lines of communication activity to discuss plant and animal adaptations. 🌱🐾 La clase de la Sra. Marín utiliza la actividad AVID de líneas de comunicación para discutir las adaptaciones de plantas y animales. #JeffersonJourney🐝

Mr. Kiefer's reading intervention group was engaged during a closed reading lesson and a discussion about words with multiple meanings.📖 El grupo de intervención del Sr. Kiefer prestó mucha atención durante la discusión de palabras con múltiples significados. #JeffersonJourney🐝

In STEM with Mrs. Brown, 5th graders are using the engineering design process to build a fan with Lego Spike Essential Kits!👷 En STEM, los estudiantes de 5to grado están usando el proceso de diseño de ingeniería para construir un ventilador. #JeffersonJourney🐝

Mrs. Hay's 4th graders stopped by Diggins Library and checked out a book. Then they had some fun in the park! 🤪 La clase de la Sra. Hay pasó por la biblioteca Diggins y sacaron un libro. ¡Luego se divirtieron en el parque! #JeffersonJourney🐝

In Ms. Velázquez's Newcomer HIVE, students have been labeling different parts of the classroom. They completed a fill in the blanks activity with vocabulary words. 🏫 En el HIVE de recién llegados, los alumnos completan frases usando palabras de vocabulario. #JeffersonJourney🐝

GOTR Coach Needed! We are looking for two more people to help coach Girls on the Run this season. Girls on the Run coaches are trained volunteers who lead a team of participants through a season of powerful and fun lessons. You do not need to be a runner; you simply need to have a desire to support and encourage the next generation. Coaches receive all the tools and support they need and find that they get as much out of coaching as they give. Please contact Erin Kruckenberg if you are interested or have any questions. ekruckenberg@cusd50.org or 815-943-6464 ext 40210

These Out of the Blue raffle winners had the best time playing flag football with the football team! 🏈 Los ganadores del sorteo Out of the Blue se divirtieron mucho jugando fútbol banderas con el equipo de futbol. #JeffersonJourney🐝

In Math class, Mrs. Kruckenberg's class reviews multiples with a fun game of Multiples Tic Tac Toe! ❌⭕ En matemáticas, la clase de la Sra. Kruckenberg repasa los múltiplos con un divertido juego de tres en raya. #JeffersonJourney🐝