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Yearbooks on Sale Now!

We are now taking yearbook orders! The cost of each book is $20.00, cash only for paper orders. Paper orders are due no later than Friday, April 4th.

You can also order online at the following website: www.yearbookordercenter.com

ENTER CODE #19185 for Jefferson School

We will take online orders until April 6th. Yearbooks will arrive late May.

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Kittle at Jefferson School

330-675-6960 ext. 6132

Thank You Jefferson Community!

Because of the wonderful generosity of Jefferson families, our student council was able to donate 1,649 canned food items to people in need. Ms. Betts’ third grade class donated the most items- 218 in all. They won a donut party as a reward. Thank you to everyone who donated.

Students show the donuts they received as a reward.
Students show the donuts they received as a reward.
Ms. Betts' third class.
Ms. Betts’ third grade.

Perfect Attendance Incentive

Jefferson students who had perfect attendance for the week were treated to a surprise cupcake! Students were all smiles as volunteers went to each classroom to hand out the rewards.

fourth graders receive their cupcakes
fourth graders receive their cupcakes
Third and fourth graders show their cupcakes.
Third and fourth graders show their cupcakes.

Parachute Fun in Phys. Ed Class

Second and Third grade students at Jefferson had a fun time in phys. ed class completing several activities with a parachute. Students had to listen carefully to instructions and work together as a group to successfully complete each task.

Student work together to make the 'popcorn' pop on the parachute.
Student work together to make the ‘popcorn’ pop on the parachute.
Students create waves on the parachute.
Students create waves on the parachute.

100 Days Smarter

Students in grades K-2 were treated to a morning of minute to win it type games as a celebration of becoming 100 days smarter here at the ‘J’. Students worked with staff to help complete the challenges. This has been a yearly tradition that everyone looks forward to.

Students in grades K-2 watch as friends and teachers get ready for another challenge.
Students in grades K-2 watch as friends and teachers get ready for another challenge.
Mrs. Ross helps students complete a challenge.
Mrs. Ross helps students complete a challenge.
Mrs. Laprocina has fun with students trying to thread the fruit loops on the pipe cleaner.
Mrs. Laprocina has fun with students trying to thread the fruit loops on the pipe cleaner.
Mrs. Laprocina's group gets ready for the challenge.
Mrs. Laprocina’s group gets ready for the challenge.
Mrs. Carse explains the rules of the challenge.
Mrs. Carse explains the rules of the challenge.
Mrs. O'Brien explains their challenge.
Mrs. O’Brien explains their challenge.

Keeth Matheny Visits Jefferson

Keeth Matheny, AKA “Coach Rudy”, a national award winning teacher, author, and speaker has had the opportunity to comes to Jefferson over the course of several days to speak with students and staff. He and his wife have given our teachers and students several SEL techniques to use within the classroom and in our own lives. We are grateful for his time and knowledge and look forward to seeing him again! Thanks, Coach Rudy!

Students and Coach Rudy watch a video together.
Students and Coach Rudy watch a video together.
Coach Rudy speaks to 7th graders.
Coach Rudy speaks to 7th graders.
Coach Rudy explains some SEL skills that will help with stress.
Coach Rudy explains some SEL skills that will help with stress.
Students in 7th grade listen to Coach Rudy's presentation.
Students in 7th grade listen to Coach Rudy’s presentation.
Coach Rudy describes ways to deal with stress.
Coach Rudy describes ways to deal with stress.
A fifth grader writes ways that he can overcome obstacles.
A fifth grader writes ways that he can overcome obstacles.
Fifth grade listens to Coach Rudy speak.
Fifth grade listens to Coach Rudy speak.
Mrs. Matheny listens alongside our fifth grade students.
Mrs. Matheny listens alongside our fifth grade students.
Coach Rudy describes the naysayer to students.
Coach Rudy describes the naysayer to students.
Coach Rudy shows the 'naysayer'.
Coach Rudy shows the ‘naysayer’.

NHS Visits Preschool

Harding students that are a part of National Honor Society (NHS) recently visited our preschool classes. During their visit, students read to the students and gave them each a book. Students were all smiles and enjoyed visiting with their special guests.

A group of preschool students have fun reading with their guest.
A group of preschool students have fun reading with their guest.
Students take a break from their book to take a quick picture.
Students take a break from their book to take a quick picture.

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.

Congratulations to our winner and runner-up for the spelling bee.
Congratulations to our winner Aaliyahana and runner-up Ava.
Our winner waits for her next word.
Our winner waits for her next word.
students and parents watch the event.
students and parents watch the event.
Our runner-up spells a word correctly.
Our runner-up spells a word correctly.
Another great speller gets his word correct.
Another great speller gets his word correct.
Mrs. Morlan explains rules to parents watching the spelling bee.
Mrs. Morlan explains rules to parents watching the spelling bee.
Another great speller gets her word correct.
Another great speller gets her word correct.
A fifth grader smiles while she spells her word correctly.
A fifth grader smiles while she spells her word correctly.
Students watch on as a speller gets his word correct.
Students watch on as a speller gets his word correct.
Mr. Kline stands with our winner and runner-up.
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 student shows her bag of gifts.
A student shows her bag of gifts.
A volunteer walks a student back to her classroom.
A volunteer walks a student back to her classroom.
Volunteers from Believers Church help distribute gifts.
Volunteers from Believers Church help distribute gifts.
Students receive their gifts.
Students receive their gifts.
Students talk with one of the volunteers as they wait for their 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
Just a small glimpse of the many gifts donated to students
A student waits patiently for their gifts.
A student waits patiently for their gifts.
A class of students wait patiently for their gifts.
A class of students wait patiently for their gifts.