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Spelling Bee

Jefferson hosted its annual spelling bee for grades 3-5. Students worked hard to prepare for this event, practicing at school and at home. Congratulations to our winner; she will represent Jefferson at the regional spelling bee.

Another great speller gets his word correct.

Mrs. Morlan explains rules to parents watching the spelling bee.

Another great speller gets her word correct.

A fifth grader smiles while she spells her word correctly.

Students watch on as a speller gets his word correct.

Mr. Kline stands with our winner and runner-up.

Thank You Believers Church

Thanks to the generosity of Believers Church, every student in grades K-2 received gifts before Christmas break. The church purchased the gifts, wrapped them, organized them by grade and class, and then delivered them to students at the school. Their heartfelt generosity doesn’t go unnoticed at Jefferson.

A volunteer walks a student back to her classroom.

Volunteers from Believers Church help distribute gifts.

Students talk with one of the volunteers as they wait for their gifts.

Just a small glimpse of the many gifts donated to students

A student waits patiently for their gifts.

A class of students wait patiently for their gifts.

Snowflake Ball

Students in grades 3 through 5 enjoyed a fun afternoon for our annual Snowflake Ball at Jefferson. Students earned points during the month of December in order to attend. They could also use their points to purchase snacks and glow sticks. Fifth grade students wrote an essay and based on their submissions, a king and queen was chosen.

Jingle at the ‘J’

Grades K-5 hosted a holiday themed family event here at the ‘J’. Families enjoyed cookie decorating, games, writing letters to Santa, face painting, ornament crafts, as well as a visit from the Grinch.

A student and his family decorate cookies.

A student puts his letter to Santa in the mailbox.

Families have fun writing letters to Santa.

An eighth grade student paints another student's face. — An eighth grade student paints another student’s face.

Students have fun with a snowball fight.

A student goes 'ice skating' in the gym. — A student goes ‘ice skating’ in the gym.

Thankful at the ‘J’

Jefferson hosted its annual Thanksgiving lunch the day before break. Our cafeteria staff always goes above an beyond to cook a true Thanksgiving feast for students and staff. A special thanks to all the volunteers that came out to help serve lunch.

A student council member enjoys lunch with kindergarten.

A kindergarten student enjoys his lunch.

Mrs. Brugler's class. — Mrs. Brugler’s class.

Several helpers came to Jefferson to help serve lunch.

Mr. Seidel's class. — Mr. Seidel’s class.

Mrs. O'Brien's class. — Mrs. O’Brien’s class.

Mrs. Hammond's class. — Mrs. Hammond’s class.

Preschool Magic Show

Preschool students at Jefferson enjoyed a holiday themed magic show. Afterwards, Santa visited with each student.

Tom Foolery asks for a helper with one of his tricks.

Students show excitement for a magic trick.

Mrs. Roberts and her class enjoy the show.

Jefferson Teachers Wear Teal in Support of Ovarian Cancer

Teachers at Jefferson dressed in teal in support of ovarian cancer.

Preschool Service Project

Our preschool classes at Jefferson recently completed a service project. Classes created artwork that was then donated in honor of veterans at a local nursing home. A representative from the nursing home visited each class and thanked the students for their beautiful artwork.

Miss Lapolla's class — Miss Lapolla’s class

Mrs. Robert's class — Mrs. Robert’s class

Veterans Day Program

Jefferson second and third grade students performed a concert in honor of Veterans Day. They were led by music teachers, Miss Mamich and Miss Ritcher. Our students did a wonderful job singing and reciting poems in honor of our Veterans.

Second grade listens to directions from Miss Ritcher.

Second grade waiting for the concert to start.

Second graders add motions to their next song.

Second graders ready to sing their next song.

A second grade student reads a poem for the concert.

Second graders performing one of their songs.

A second grader recites a poem for the concert.

Miss Mamich looks on as a third grader recites her poem.

A third grader recites a poem for the concert.

A third grade student recites a poem that he wrote himself.

A third grader reads his poem for the audience.

Trunk or Treat

During the week of Halloween, Jefferson hosted its annual Trunk or Treat. Staff members, Second Baptist Church, as well as community members all contributed to making this event a huge success. Each year the turnout gets bigger and bigger! We would like to give a special thank you to Mrs. Vlahos-Hall for helping to organize the event.