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Snowflake Ball

Jefferson students in grades three through five celebrated before the holidays with their annual snowflake ball. Students earned points leading up to the event that they were able to use to redeem treats. The highlight occurred when two fifth grade students were named king and queen of the ball. They were chosen based on their essays that every fifth grader had written. Middle school student council members also helped at the ball. A special thank you to Mrs. Mesaros for organizing this event each year.

King and queen of the snowflake ball.
King and queen of the snowflake ball.
Mrs. Mesaros reads the winning essay written by the newly crowned queen of the snowflake ball.
Mrs. Mesaros reads the winning essay written by the newly crowned queen of the snowflake ball.
The queen of the snowflake ball receives her crown.
The queen of the snowflake ball receives her crown.
The king of the snowflake ball shows his excitement.
The king of the snowflake ball shows his excitement.
The king of the snowflake ball receives his crown.
The king of the snowflake ball receives his crown.
Students gather waiting for the king and queen to be announced.
Students gather waiting for the king and queen to be announced.
Mrs. Mesaros reads the winning essay.
Mrs. Mesaros reads the winning essay.

Service Project

Students at Jefferson led a school-wide service project that raised money for the Trumbull County Dog Pound. Selling snow cones during lunch, they were able to raise $584.00. This money was used to buy blankets, leashes, and treats for the dogs at the pound. Great job to Macey, Reuben, and Alex who led the service project.

Everything that was purchased with the money raised during the service project.
Everything that was purchased with the money raised during the service project.
Students who led the service project get a first look at everything their money was able to purchase.
Students who led the service project get a first look at everything their money was able to purchase.
Students wait as others gather to see what was purchased for the dog pound.
Students wait as others gather to see what was purchased for the dog pound.

Christmas Carols

Jefferson middle school choir members spread Christmas cheer before winter break by caroling throughout the school. Students, under the direction of Miss Richter, practiced carols during their class time and walked the halls singing several Christmas favorites.

Choir students sing carols for third grade students.
Choir students sing carols for third grade students.
Miss Richter leads a carol in front of first grade classes.
Miss Richter leads a carol in front of second grade classes.
Seventh grade choir students our caroling.
Seventh grade choir students our caroling.

Cavs Academy Visits Jefferson

Fourth and fifth graders at Jefferson were visited by representatives from the Cleveland Cavaliers’ program called Cavs Academy. Students got to show off their basketball skills through relay races, free throw competitions, as well as practicing the fundamentals of basketball.

A special thank you to Mrs. Noble for organizing this event.

Mrs. Jenkins' fifth grade class getting their picture with the Cavs Academy representatives.
Mrs. Jenkins’ fifth grade class getting their picture with the Cavs Academy representatives.
Students listen to directions for the relay race.
Students listen to directions for the relay race.
Fourth grade students get their picture with the Cavs Academy reps.
Fourth grade students get their picture with the Cavs Academy reps.
Students compete in a relay race.
Students compete in a relay race.
Representatives from the Cavs Academy.
Representatives from the Cavs Academy.
A class gets their picture with the Cavs Academy reps.
A class gets their picture with the Cavs Academy reps.
Miss Adams attempts a half court shot.
Miss Adams attempts a half court shot.
Mr. Fitch attempts a half court shot.
Mr. Fitch attempts a half court shot.
A student gets ready for a free throw shot.
A student gets ready for a free throw shot.
Students compete in a relay race.
Students compete in a relay race.
A representative from the Cavs Academy talks to students.
A representative from the Cavs Academy talks to students.
A representative from the Cavs Academy shows off a trick.
A representative from the Cavs Academy shows off a trick.

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.