Month: October 2021

United Way Reads to Students

Second grade classes here at Jefferson were recently visited by members of the United Way. Volunteers read a book to each of our second grade classes, completed an activity and then each student was given a copy of the book ‘Scaredy Squirrel’. Thank you to the United Way for providing this yearly activity for our students.

Scardy Squirrel book open on student's desk.
Student has the book ‘Scaredy Squirrel’ open on their desk.
Volunteer answers question given by student.
Volunteer answers question given by student.
Mr. Irwin's class listens to a story.
Mr. Irwin’s class listens to a story.
Mrs. Laprocina's class listens as their volunteer reads.
Mrs. Laprocina’s class listens as their volunteer reads.
The reader shows a picture from the story.
The reader shows a picture from the story.
Ms. Bett's class listens to the story.
Ms. Bett’s class listens to the story.
Volunteer sits as she answers a question about the story.
Volunteer answers a question about the story.
Mrs. Hammond's class enjoys listening to the story.
Mrs. Hammond’s class enjoys listening to the story.
A volunteer reads to Mrs. Hammond's class.
A volunteer reads to Mrs. Hammond’s class.

Red Ribbon Spirit Week October 25-29

Jefferson will celebrate Red Ribbon Week October 25-29th by participating in spirit days.

Monday– Wear RED Monday

Tuesday– We Are Drug Free Raiders: Wear Raider Gear

Wednesday– Team Up Against Drugs: Wear your favorite sports team gear

Thursday– Sock It to Drugs Day: Wear crazy socks, clothes, or hair

Friday– Dress as your favorite book/movie character

**Students in each grade 5-8 will receive a raffle ticket for every day that they participate in for a chance to win a SNACK BASKET!

National Junior Honor Society

Congratulations to Jefferson’s newest National Junior Honor Society members. Students are selected based on five pillars:

-Scholarship

-Service

-Leadership

-Character

-Citizenship

national junior honor society members
National Junior Honor Society members

  • Ava Baskins
  • Jace Long
  • Isabella Vaughn
  • Gabrielle Benett
  • Storm Jordan
  • Mallick Cameron
  • Kaeleigh Trowbridge
  • Milica Pirivatric
  • Ja’Nyla Baker
  • Infinity Burgess
  • Day’Vion Blackwell
  • X’Zayvion Blackwell
  • Rai’Twan Hill
  • Dominic Smart
National Junior Honor Society officers
National Junior Honor Society officers

Kindergarten Makes Apple Pie

Students in Kindergarten finished up their unit learning about apples by making their own apple pie cups. Students learned about the life cycle of apples and the ingredients needed for their recipe. Students followed directions, added ingredients and then were able to enjoy their treat.

A student mixes her ingredients.
A student mixes her ingredients.
A student carefully cuts her apple slices.
A student carefully cuts her apple slices.
Students enjoy their tasty treat.
Students enjoy their tasty treat.
A student finishes cutting up her apple.
A student finishes cutting up her apple.
Kindergarten shows their apple pie cups when they are finished.
Kindergarten shows their apple pie cups when they are finished.

Band Returns to Jefferson!

Students in grades 6-8 are excited to be starting band for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic. Ms. Komsa will be leading our middle school students for the remainder of the school year, helping each of our band members to learn their instruments and have a wonderful experience playing together.

An eighth grader is excited to start playing his saxophone.
An eighth grader is excited to start playing his saxophone.
An eighth grade student tries out her trombone.
An eighth grade student tries out her trombone.
An eighth grade student listens as Mr. Lanney gives some pointers on playing snare drum.
An eighth grade student listens as Mr. Lanney gives some pointers on playing snare drum.

Miss Price’s Class Performs Science Experiment

Recently, Miss Price’s first grade class performed a science experiment on apples. Students were excited to learn about the reaction the baking soda and vinegar have together. Students watched intently as Miss Price used an apple and some food coloring to add to the excitement.

Miss Price pours the vinegar over the apples.
Miss Price pours the vinegar over the apples as students watch.
Students watch the reaction of the baking soda and vinegar.
Students watch the reaction of the baking soda and vinegar.
Miss Price's class gathers as she asks questions about their experiment.
Miss Price’s class gathers as she asks questions about their experiment.

Mini Majorettes and Flagline Perform at Harding

On Saturday, September 25, several students from Jefferson participated in the WGH mini majorette and flagline camp. Each student learned routines taught by Harding students and then were able to perform with the band for their annual band night. Thank you to the Harding Band for hosting such a wonderful event for the students. Great job to everyone who performed!

Jefferson student sitting on the sidelines of the field waiting to perform.
Jefferson student sitting on the sidelines of the field waiting to perform.
Jefferson student smiling for the camera before the mini majorette performance.
Jefferson student smiling for the camera before the mini majorette performance.
Jefferson student sitting with her baton waiting to perform.
Jefferson student sitting with her baton waiting to perform.
Jefferson student excited to perform with the majorettes!
Jefferson student performing during Harding band night
Jefferson student performing during Harding band night.