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We hope everyone is having a wonderful winter break thus far! With December coming to a close, we wanted to announce our Champions of the Charter! The following emotional scientists definitely have a heart of gold and did an outstanding job following their classroom charters throughout the month December! Keep up the outstanding work!! We are so proud of you!! Kindergarten: Lorenzo G., Ivan S., Miles S., and Maddie C.
1st Grade: Rose J., Baylee C., and Hayden B.
2nd Grade: Tommy W., Jacob J., and Mya H.
3rd Grade: GG R., Alayna W., and Isabelle H.
4th Grade: Emery W., Addie G., Jovan P., and Jack L.
Just a reminder that we will be dismissing at 11:30 today. School will not resume until Tuesday, January 9th for students. Have a wonderful Winter Break!!!!!!!!
Just a reminder that we will be dismissing at 11:30 on Friday, December 22nd. School will resume on Tuesday, January 9th. Have a wonderful Winter Break!!!!!
Huge shout out goes to Brian and Country Financial for their gracious Christmas gifts they delivered to the Jefferson staff today!!! They were a hit with our staff and very much appreciated. Thanks again Brian and Country Financial!!!!
A huge thank you goes out to Rosati's in Ottawa. They gifted each staff member a gift certificate for the holiday to show their appreciation to our staff at Jefferson. Rosati's wanted to give back and this was a great way to show their gratitude to our hard working staff. Thank you so much Rosati's, our Jefferson staff loved the gifts!!!!!
Student Council did some Christmas Caroling around Jefferson today!
Here are the dress up days for the week of December 18-22;
Monday -- "Spirit of the Season" Wear red or Green
Tuesday -- "Rocking Around the Christmas Tree" Wear Rockstar Attire
Wednesday -- "Let It Snow" Wear White
Thursday -- "Tree Topper Day" Wear your favorite holiday accessory
Friday -- "Christmas Vacation Day" Wear your beach shirt or vacation attire
Ottawa Elementary School District 141 is launching a new website this weekend! Make sure to check it out!
Just a reminder that on Thursday, December 14th at Central is our two holiday programs for 1st and 2nd Grades. 1st grade starts at 6:00 p.m. with doors opening at 5:45 and 2nd grade starts at 7:00 p.m. with doors opening at 6:45. Hope to see you there!!!!
Mrs. Weygand’s class made bird feeders today. They have been learning about animals surviving in winter.
Ice Cream all next week sold by Student Council!!!!!
It's time to announce November's Champions of the Charter! The following students were hand selected by their classroom teachers for demonstrating emotional intelligence throughout the month of November! These students definitely have a heart of gold and the mindset of a champion! They are always looking to do the right thing, even when it is not easy!
November's Champions of the Charter:
Kindergarten: Andrees D., River K., and Archer W.
1st Grade: Lyla P., Remi L., and Ethan C.
2nd Grade: Leah P., Sailer M., and Cielo C.
3rd Grade: Harrison A., Beck N., and Keyon H.
4th Grade: Jayanna R., Ameilia H., Jenna L., and Maeby C.
We also want to thank our local Veterans (JES alumni too!), from the American Legion, for helping us celebrate our Champions of the Charter during their lunch hour! Thank you for spending time with our PAW-SOME JES kiddos and for serving our country!!
Just a reminder that today is Parent/Teacher Conferences from 11:00-6:15 and there is no school for students this whole week (November 20-24) Have a great Thanksgiving Break!!!!!!
Just a reminder that today is an 11:30 Dismissal Today!!!!!!
Just a reminder that Friday, November 17th is an 11:30 Dismissal. Also, Monday, November 20th is Parent/Teacher Conferences from 11:00-6:15 and there is no school for students the whole week (November 20-24). Have a great Thanksgiving Break!!!!
Trying to think about a unique gift for your child, grandchild, niece, or nephew? Camp Invention is a STEM camp for kids currently in grades 1-5. The camp is led by Ottawa Elementary teachers. Campers design, create, build, and invent their way through a variety of science and engineering activities and projects!
Just a reminder if you ordered Kane Farm cider donuts from Jefferson's fundraiser, you can pick up today from 2:30-4:30 in the Jefferson gym!!!!!
🎃 📚 Jefferson 3rd graders worked hard the month of October to read a Good Fit Book. Then, each student completed a book report and turned a pumpkin into the main character. They turned out fantastic! 🎃📚
