Geography Bee

Jefferson students in grades three through five recently competed in a geography bee. Students worked hard preparing for the event by having study groups during the weeks leading up to the event. Congratulations to all the participants.

Our geography bee winner!
Our geography bee winner!
Mrs. Mesaros presents the winner.
Mrs. Mesaros presents the winner.
Our geography winner celebrates.
Our geography winner celebrates.
Mrs. Mesaros with the runner-up students.
Mrs. Mesaros with the runner-up students.
Mrs. Noble and Mrs. Mesaros lead the geography bee.
Mrs. Noble and Mrs. Mesaros lead the geography bee.
Student who participated in the geography bee.
Student who participated in the geography bee.
Mrs. Mesaros asks a question.
Mrs. Mesaros asks a question.
A student listens to his question.
A student listens to his question.
A student smiles after she gets a question correct.
A student smiles after she gets a question correct.
A student answers a question during the geography bee.
A student answers a question during the geography bee.
Judges listen to the student's answer.
Judges listen to the student’s answer.
A student listens to his question.
A student listens to his question.

Preschool Magic Show

Preschoolers at Jefferson recently enjoyed a holiday themed magic show, which ended with a visit from Santa! Several students were able to help our magician with his tricks and afterwards the students got to tell Santa what they want for Christmas.

Students listen to directions about visiting with Santa.
Students listen to directions about visiting with Santa.
A student helps with a magic trick.
A student helps with a magic trick.
Students smile as they watch the show.
Students smile as they watch the show.
Students listen as Santa talks to them.
Students listen as Santa talks to them.
Santa surprises the students.
Santa surprises the students after the magic show.
Students smile as they help with a magic trick.
Students smile as they help with a magic trick.
Our guest magician introduces himself.
Our guest magician introduces himself.

Thanksgiving at the ‘J’

Jefferson continued its yearly tradition of providing a Thanksgiving meal to its staff and students. Students and staff were able to enjoy a full Thanksgiving lunch prepared by our amazing cafeteria staff led by Ms. Vonny. A special thank you to all the volunteers from our board office as well as community members that helped make this event a success.

Middle school students receiving their meal.
Middle school students receiving their meal.
Mr. Cowell enjoys visiting with eighth grade students.
Mr. Cowell enjoys visiting with eighth grade students.
Seventh and eighth grade boys enjoy their meal together.
Seventh and eighth grade boys enjoy their meal together.
Ms. Betts and her class stand in line to get their meal.
Ms. Betts and her class stand in line to get their meal.
Students enjoying their meal together.
Students enjoying their meal together.
Volunteers help to dish out meals to staff and students.
Volunteers help to dish out meals to staff and students.
Second graders enjoying their lunch.
Second graders enjoying their lunch.
Kindergarteners made hats for the occasion.
Kindergarteners made hats for the occasion.
Mrs. Rhodes enjoys lunch with her students.
Mrs. Rhodes enjoys lunch with her students.
Miss McMenamin and her students having lunch together.
Miss McMenamin and her students having lunch together.
Miss Stacey enjoying lunch with a class.
Miss Stacey enjoying lunch with a class.
Mrs. Sauer enjoying time with her students during our Thanksgiving lunch.
Mrs. Sauer enjoying time with her students during our Thanksgiving lunch.

Veterans Day Music Program

Jefferson students in grades two and three honored veterans with a music program on November 10. They performed a number of songs and several students recited poems. Students were led by Mrs. Ritcher and Mr. Fitch. Thank you to everyone that came to celebrate and honor our veterans.

A student reads a poem in honor of veterans.
A student reads a poem in honor of veterans.
Second grade students begin their performance.
Second grade students begin their performance.
A student recites a poem she has practiced for the program.
A student recites a poem she has practiced for the program.
A student performs her poem for the program.
A student performs her poem for the program.
Second grade students perform a song.
Third grade students perform a song.
Eighth grade choir members open the program with a performance of the National Anthem.
Eighth grade choir members open the program with a performance of the National Anthem.
Student waiting for the performance to begin.
Student waiting for the program to begin.

Third Annual Trunk or Treat at Jefferson is a Huge Success

Jefferson hosted its annual Trunk or Treat event recently for our students and community in collaboration with Second Baptist Church led by Pastor Todd. Families from the community enjoyed time to trick or treat, visit with the Harding Robotics Team, as well as see our transportation department. Thank you to everyone from Second Baptist and our community that helped make this another great year for this event. Also, a special thank you to Mrs. Vlahos-Hall who led organizing the event.

Students enjoy trick or treating.
Students enjoy trick or treating.
Mr. Seidel passes out candy.
Mr. Seidel passes out candy.
Jefferson secretary, Ms. Tia and her family enjoy Trunk or Treat.
Jefferson secretary, Ms. Tia and her family enjoy Trunk or Treat.
Harding football players pass out candy at trunk or treat.
Harding football players pass out candy at trunk or treat.
Fifth grade teachers ready for trunk or treat.
Fifth grade teachers ready for trunk or treat.
Jefferson teacher ready to pass out candy.
Jefferson teacher ready to pass out candy.
ELA teachers ready for trick or treaters.
ELA teachers ready for trick or treaters.
Transportation department dresses bus up like Clifford.
Transportation department dresses bus up like Clifford.
Second grade teachers showing off their Barbie costumes.
Second grade teachers showing off their Barbie costumes.
Mr. Bitner and his family ready for the event.
Mr. Bitner and his family ready for the event.
Mrs. Washington and her son ready for the event.
Mrs. Washington and her son ready for the event.
Third grade teachers as Ninja Turtles.
Third grade teachers as Ninja Turtles.
Fourth grade teachers ready to pass out candy.
Fourth grade teachers ready to pass out candy.
Mrs. Rhodes and her family are ready for the event.
Mrs. Rhodes and her family are ready for the event.
Our Cross Cat is ready for the event.
Our Cross Cat is ready for the event.
Ms. DiCesare and her son are ready for the event.
Ms. DiCesare and her son are ready for the event.
Kindergarten and Preschool help pass out candy.
Kindergarten and Preschool help pass out candy.

Kindergarten Pumpkin Carving

Jefferson continued its yearly tradition of having guests visit the school and carve pumpkins with our kindergarten students. We also had some older siblings, student council, as well as staff members help. Students were able to take their pumpkins home at the end of the day.

A student and middle school student show their finished pumpkin.
A student and middle school student show their finished pumpkin.
A kindergarten student carves her pumpkin.
A kindergarten student carves her pumpkin.
A student shows off his finished pumpkin.
A student shows off his finished pumpkin.
A student carves her pumpkin.
A student carves her pumpkin.
Mr. Girard helps a student carve their pumpkin.
Mr. Girard helps a student carve their pumpkin.
A student council member helps carve a pumpkin.
A student council member helps carve a pumpkin.
A student shows his finished pumpkin.
A student shows his finished pumpkin.
A student proudly shows her finished pumpkin.
A student proudly shows her finished pumpkin.
A student and their guest show off an amazing pumpkin.
A student and their guest show off an amazing pumpkin.
A kindergartener and his student council helper show off their finished work.
A kindergartener and his student council helper show off their finished work.
A student works on her pumpkin.
A student works on her pumpkin.
Student council members work to help kindergarteners on their pumpkin.
Student council members work to help kindergarteners on their pumpkin.
Miss Adams helps a student as he carves his pumpkin.
Miss Adams helps a student as he carves his pumpkin.
Mrs. Tamburro helps a student as they carve a pumpkin.
Mrs. Tamburro helps a student as they carve a pumpkin.
A student council member helps carve a pumpkin.
A student council member helps carve a pumpkin.
A kindergartener and her guest work together on their pumpkin.
A kindergartener and her guest work together on their pumpkin.
A kindergartener and his guest work together on their pumpkin.
A kindergartener and his guest work together on their pumpkin.

Fire Safety with Preschool

Jefferson preschool students got a special visit from Warren Fire Department members. Students learned about fire safety, got to see a fireman in his full safety gear, and also got to see a fire truck up close.

Students listen to fire safety information.
Students listen to fire safety information.
Students get a close up look at the end of a fire hose.
Students get a close up look at the end of a fire hose.
A fireman shows preschoolers his full safety gear.
A fireman shows preschoolers his full safety gear.