News – Page 24 – Jefferson PK-8

Warren City Schools’ District Wide Art Show

Join us for a celebration of art in Warren! Celebrate the creativity and talent of our students with outstanding artwork from Jefferson PK-8, Lincoln PK-8, Willard PK-8, McGuffey PK-8, and Warren G. Harding High School.

When: Friday, May 4, 2018, 4-7pm
Where: Warren G Harding High School Gym

Green Eggs and Ham

As part of Right to Read Week, students in grades PK-2 participated in a variety of reading activities based on Dr. Seuss books. One of the main events was reading the book Green Eggs and Ham and then enjoying a breakfast prepared by our wonderful reading staff.

A kindergarten student is excited to try her special breakfast.

A kindergarten student enjoying his green eggs and ham.

Kindergarten students waiting for their green eggs and ham.

A first grader smiles for the camera as she waits to start her breakfast.

Kindergarten students smile as they start their special breakfast.

Staff prepared and served students for Green Eggs and Ham day.

a kindergarten student waits patiently for his green eggs and ham.

Plates prepared for the students of green eggs and ham.

Kindergarten students love their green eggs and ham.

A kindergarten student smiles for the camera as she waits to have breakfast.

Two Kindergarten students enjoying their special breakfast.

First graders excited for their special breakfast.

A Kindergarten student enjoys his green eggs and ham.

A kindergarten student enjoying her green eggs and ham.

First graders enjoying their special breakfast.

A first grade student enjoying his green eggs and ham.

Thank you, Dennis Drummond!

Harding graduate and recent contestant on NBC’s The Voice gave a concert to students in grades 5-8. He performed songs and also spoke to the students about his life in Warren and how it helped lead to his success. Thank you Dennis for a great concert!

Dennis talks to staff and students about his experience in Warren City Schools.

Dennis talks to the staff and students as he prepares to play his concert.

Dennis Drummond sings one of his songs for Jefferson staff and students.

Dennis plays his guitar for staff and students.

Winter Concert

Jefferson band and choir students performed in their annual winter concert on Tuesday, December 19th. The band is conducted by Ms. Turner and the choir is conducted by Ms. Komsa. Thank you to all the families that came out to support our wonderful music program.

Band students waiting to perform their piece.

Choir students waiting for the concert to start.

Two band students performing during the concert.

Percussion students performing during the concert.

A clarinet player performing during the concert.

Preschool Magic Show

Preschool students at Jefferson were treated to a holiday themed magic show. After the show they got a special visit from Santa!

Students are chosen as volunteers for the trick.

Volunteers watch as the trick is explained.

A student gets to tell Santa what he wants for Christmas.

Student volunteers are part of a magic trick.

Students react to hearing Santa's sleigh bells. — Students react to hearing Santa’s sleigh bells.

Santa tells students what he has in his bag.

Students choose items to help with a magic trick.

The magician shows his magic coloring book.

Students excited to see Santa come into the room.

Students are excited to see Santa walk in.

Students watch as a magic trick is performed.

Preschool students watching the magic show.

Students and families watch the magic show.

New Tomorrow’s Performance

Students at Jefferson were recently treated to a concert from the New Tomorrow’s. The New Tomorrow’s performed songs of the season as well as popular favorites. Thank you to Mr. Rising and Mrs. Dolan-Meese at Harding for organizing this performance for our students.

New Tomorrow's performing a song for Jefferson students. — New Tomorrow’s performing a song for Jefferson students.

New Tomorrow’s soloists add a dance for one of their songs.

Jefferson Mentor Program

Harding students volunteer their time once a month and travel to Jefferson PK-8 School as mentors to 3rd and 4th grade students. On Friday, December 15th, the Harding students brought gifts for their students. The students were also treated to activities and refreshments. Due to the program’s success, it has grown larger over the past year; as many as forty Jefferson students have a mentor thanks to this program. A special thank you to everyone that helps to organize this monthly event for the students.

Ice Cream Social

Jefferson students enjoyed an ice cream social on Thursday, November 30th as a reward for their great behavior and hard work.

Kindergarten students enjoying their ice cream.

Three Jefferson students enjoying their ice cream. — A Jefferson student receives her ice cream reward.

Kindergarten students enjoying their ice cream reward.

Students waiting in line ready to receive their ice cream reward.

Two first grade students enjoying their ice cream.

A Jefferson student showing her ice cream reward.

Limo Ride

The top sellers for our fall fundraiser were recently treated to a limo ride at Jefferson. These students were also entered into a drawing for a Toys R Us gift card and one lucky winner was chosen live on our morning announcements. Thank you to all the families that sold items for the fundraiser.

Students and the limo driver pose for a picture in front of the limo.

Students line up next to the limo, waiting for their ride.

Thanksgiving Celebration

Jefferson students and staff enjoyed a Thanksgiving lunch provided by the wonderful cafeteria staff. Students and staff sat together and enjoyed turkey and all the sides. A special thank you to Believers Church for providing pumpkin pie for everyone; Thank you to Pastor Todd for organizing our community volunteers. This is an annual tradition that occurs here at the school.

When: Friday, May 4, 2018, 4-7pm Where: Warren G Harding High School Gym

When: Friday, May 4, 2018, 4-7pm
Where: Warren G Harding High School Gym