News – Page 29 – Jefferson PK-8

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.

First graders excited for their special breakfast.

A kindergarten student is excited to try her special breakfast.

First graders enjoying their special breakfast.

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

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

Kindergarten students love their green eggs and ham.

Kindergarten students smile as they start their special breakfast.

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

Plates prepared for the students of green eggs and ham.

Two Kindergarten students enjoying their special breakfast.

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

A Kindergarten student enjoys his green eggs and ham.

A first grade student enjoying his green eggs and ham.

Kindergarten students waiting for their green eggs and ham.

A kindergarten student enjoying his green eggs and ham.

A kindergarten student enjoying her 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 plays his guitar for 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.

Dennis Drummond sings one of his songs for Jefferson 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.

Two band students performing during the concert.

A clarinet player performing during the concert.

Percussion students performing during the concert.

Band students waiting to perform their piece.

Choir students waiting for the concert to start.

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!

Santa tells students what he has in his bag.

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

Student volunteers are part of a magic trick.

Students choose items to help with a magic trick.

Students and families watch the magic show.

Preschool students watching the magic show.

Students are chosen as volunteers for the trick.

Students excited to see Santa come into the room.

Students watch as a magic trick is performed.

Students are excited to see Santa walk in.

The magician shows his magic coloring book.

Volunteers watch as the trick is explained.

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

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.

Three Jefferson students enjoying their ice cream.

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

Kindergarten students enjoying their ice cream.

A Jefferson student showing her ice cream reward.

Kindergarten students enjoying their ice cream reward.

Two first grade 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.

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

A first grade student ready to enjoy his pumpkin pie.

A second grade student shows off her Thanksgiving hat.

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

Two kindergarten students enjoying their pumpkin pie.

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

A Kindergarten student smiles for the camera.

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

Two first grade students ready to enjoy their lunch.

First grade students enjoying their meal.

Second grade students enjoying their Thanksgiving lunch.

Pastor Todd volunteering during our Thanksgiving meal.

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

A first grade student enjoying their pumpkin pie.

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

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

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

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

Ms. Betts enjoying lunch with her class.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A first grade student enjoying his pumpkin pie.

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

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.