News – Page 27 – Jefferson PK-8

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 plays his guitar for staff and students.

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

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.

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 excited to see Santa walk in.

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

Preschool students watching the magic show.

The magician shows his magic coloring book.

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

Students excited to see Santa come into the room.

Santa tells students what he has in his bag.

Students watch as a magic trick is performed.

Students choose items to help with a magic trick.

Volunteers watch as the trick is explained.

Students are chosen as volunteers for the trick.

Students and families watch the magic show.

Student volunteers are part of a magic trick.

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 soloists add a dance for one of their songs.

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

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 reward.

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

Kindergarten students enjoying their ice cream.

Two first grade students enjoying their ice cream.

A Jefferson student showing her ice cream reward.

Three Jefferson students enjoying their ice cream.

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.

Two first grade students ready to enjoy their lunch.

Mr. Bitner and a first grade student enjoying the Thanksgiving lunch.

A first grade student enjoying his pumpkin pie.

Pastor Todd volunteering during our Thanksgiving meal.

Two first grade students smile for the camera after enjoying their lunch.

Ms. Betts enjoying lunch with her class.

Miss Mavrogianis' class enjoying lunch together. — Miss Mavrogianis’ class enjoying lunch together.

A second grade student shows off her Thanksgiving hat.

Mr. Smith and two first graders enjoy their Thanksgiving meal.

A Kindergarten student smiles for the camera.

A first grade student ready to enjoy his pumpkin pie.

Mrs. Rhodes and several of her students enjoying the Thanksgiving lunch.

Miss Cohen and a few of her students enjoying their Thanksgiving meal together.

Two kindergarten students enjoying their pumpkin pie.

Two Jefferson students take a break from their Thanksgiving lunch to smile for the camera.

Mr. Seidel's class enjoying their lunch together. — Mr. Seidel’s class enjoying their lunch together.

A first grade student enjoying their pumpkin pie.

Mrs. Francisco's class enjoying their Thanksgiving lunch together. — Mrs. Francisco’s class enjoying their Thanksgiving lunch together.

Pastor Todd making sure all the students have what they need for the Thanksgiving lunch.

Two Jefferson students take a break from their meal to smile for the camera.

Mrs. Sauer and three of her students enjoying their Thanksgiving meal.

Mrs. Corder's third grade class. — Mrs. Corder’s third grade class.

Mrs. Boyer sits with two first grade students for out Thanksgiving lunch.

Mrs. James' third grade class. — Mrs. James’ third grade class.

Mr. Cowell and his granddaughter enjoy time together during the Thanksgiving lunch.

First grade students enjoying their meal.

Mrs. Goodyear sits with some first grade students as they enjoy their Thanksgiving meal.

Mrs. Haswell and two of her students enjoying lunch together.

Second grade students enjoying their Thanksgiving lunch.

Mrs. Ulrich's class. — Mrs. Ulrich’s class.

Veterans Day Program

Jefferson second and third grade students honored Veterans Day with a musical program filled with songs and poetry. Ms. Komsa led third graders from Mr. Seidel’s class; Ms. Turner led students from all second grade classes. Thank you to all the families that came to the program and to the students for the great performance in honor of our Veterans.

Ms. Turner leads second grade students for a song during the program.

A student recites a poem for the program.

Second grade students performing during the program.

Third grade students from Mr. Seidel's class perform during the program. — Third grade students from Mr. Seidel’s class perform during the program.

A Jefferson student reads a poem for the Veterans Day program.

Two second grade students lead one of the songs during the program.

1st Grade Family Day

Jefferson 1st grade classes hosted a family day on Tuesday, October 31st. Families enjoyed stories and fall themed activities during their time together. Thank you to all of the families that came out.