Kindergarten Students Practice Phonics Skills

Students in Mrs. Rhodes’ kindergarten class spent their phonics time focusing on the letter ‘M’. Students did a great job writing, as well as identifying items that start with the letter. Students were all smiles as they showed off their hard work.

A student smiles as he finishes his work.
A student smiles as he finishes his work.
A student smiles as she takes a break from her work.
A student smiles as she takes a break from her work.
A student shows us his great work.
A student shows us his great work.
Students practice together before they try on their own.
Students practice together before they try on their own.
A student works hard on writing neatly.
A student works hard on writing neatly.
A student focuses on how he is holding his pencil.
A student focuses on how he is holding his pencil.

Technology Class

Students at Jefferson each take a technology class in which they learn useful and practical computer skills that benefit them in many aspects of life. One notable skill that every student learns is typing. Here you can see several students working hard on accuracy and speed of typing.

A student works on his typing accuracy.
A student works on his typing accuracy.
A student working on typing skills at the computer.
A student working on typing skills at the computer.

First Grade Math Skills

First graders in Mrs. Haswell’s class work together each day on their math skills, using a number of fun manipulatives and visuals. Students were definitely having a good time while learning important skills that will carry them through first grade math.

A student uses his abacus to help solve the math problem.
A student uses his abacus to help solve the math problem.
The math problem that the students are trying to solve is displayed on the board.
The math problem that the students are trying to solve is displayed on the board.
Students practice with their math tool while listening to the problem.
Students practice with their math tool while listening to the problem.

Attendance Reward

Students are rewarded at Jefferson for having perfect attendance for the week. The happy fourth grade students pictured here enjoyed donuts and got to choose their own sticker.

Mrs. Mesaros' class show off their reward
Mrs. Mesaros’ class show off their reward

Bus Safety Program

Elementary students at Jefferson were treated to a bus safety program led by the hard working bus drivers of Warren City Schools. Students took a tour of the buses, then boarded the buses and listened to a bus driver explain the rules and expectations for riding on a bus.

Second and third graders sit on the bus ready to listen.
Second and third graders sit on the bus ready to listen.
Students get an up close look at the buses.
Students get an up close look at the buses.
Several buses line the front of the school.
Several buses line the front of the school.

We’re Off to a Great Start

Students were welcomed back the ‘J’ this past week and we’ve hit the ground running with routines, expectations, and diving into meaningful lessons. We’re looking forward to a great year at Jefferson.

First graders listening to directions for their next lesson.
First graders listening to directions for their next lesson.
A fourth grade class uses technology to dive into a fun lesson.
A fourth grade class uses technology to dive into a fun lesson.
Fifth grade created shoe posters to help get to know each other.
Fifth grade created shoe posters to help get to know each other.
A second grader practices her writing skills.
A second grader practices her writing skills.
A balloon tower welcomes middle school students as they enter the school.
A balloon tower welcomes middle school students as they enter the school.
Third grade hangs their get to know me posters in the hall.
Third grade hangs their get to know me posters in the hall.

TCTC Day at Jefferson

Students in grades 3-8 were visited by Trumbull Career and Technical Center (TCTC) students. This event wrapped up a week long focus on college and career readiness at the ‘J’. In all, students experienced twelve different careers through listening to the TCTC students and completing hands-on activities. Thank you to all the hardworking TCTC students that took time to share their time with our students.

Students work together on various car parts to try to repair them.
Students work together on various car parts to try to repair them.
Students listen to TCTC students discuss a career in pharmaceuticals.
Students listen to TCTC students discuss a career in pharmaceuticals.
Mrs. Hunchuck volunteers to have students try out a new hair style.
Mrs. Hunchuck volunteers to have students try out a new hair style.
Students get to practice hairstyles on mannequins.
Students get to practice hairstyles on mannequins.
Students experiment with different scents to create lotion.
Students experiment with different scents to create lotion.
Students try a biotechnology activity by making slime.
Students try a biotechnology activity by making slime.
Students stretch and mold their slime.
Students stretch and mold their slime.
A TCTC student helps a student with his slime mixture.
A TCTC student helps a student with his slime mixture.
Students have fun mixing the chemicals for slime.
Students have fun mixing the chemicals for slime.
Students watch electrical experiments in action.
Students watch electrical experiments in action.
An electrical technician TCTC student explains the technology he is showing.
An electrical technician TCTC student explains the technology he is showing.

Councilwoman Price Speaks to Jefferson Middle School Students

As part of Jefferson’s College and Career Week, Warren City’s Sixth Ward Councilwoman Honeya Price talked to middle school students. As a Warren City graduate herself, she shared her journey through school and how her experiences led to becoming a councilwoman for the city. Thank you to Councilwoman Price for taking time out of her busy schedule to share her inspiring story with the students.

Councilwoman Price tells her story to the students.
Councilwoman Price tells her story to the students.
Students watch an inspiring video.
Students watch an inspiring video.
Middle school students listen intently to the speaker.
Middle school students listen intently to the speaker.