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Jefferson Parent Newsletter - Week of Sep. 14, 2020
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PRINCIPAL'S DESK
Dear Wildcat Students & Parents,
Raul Gaston, Principal
Early Dismissal Schedule Reminder
Just a quick reminder that this Wednesday, September 16th, students will follow their EARLY DISMISSAL schedule. Students do NOT have Advisory on Early Dismissal days. You can access the Early Dismissal schedule. The remaining Early Dismissal dates, for this school year, are as follows:
- October 14th, November 11th, December 16th, January 20th, February 24th, March 24th, April 28th, and May 19th
Curriculum Night
Wildcats on ABC News!!!
Chromebook Tip
REMOTE TEACHING & LEARNING IN ACTION AT JEFFERSON!!!
Amazing Remote Workstations!
Great Examples of Teaching and Learning!
IT'S A GREAT DAY TO BE A WILDCAT!!!
District 45 Beginner Band & Orchestra
At the beginning of each school year, the District 45 Band and Orchestra teachers complete a thorough recruiting process which welcomes students to join the school Band or Orchestra and gives them the opportunity to learn how to play an instrument. Unfortunately, this process cannot be safely completed in the traditional manner. Instead of attempting to complete this process virtually, it has been decided to delay recruitment until later in the school year. Although we have found a level of success with teaching instrumental music remotely, the challenges of starting beginners from scratch remotely are too high to ensure any level of student success.
Currently, we are planning to create a Band & Orchestra Google Classroom for beginning instrumental students which will include extended instrument demonstrations and perhaps some basic material in note and rhythm reading. When we are able to safely complete the recruitment process, lessons will begin.
Joe Koppel - Band Teacher - Ardmore, Westmore, York Center, Jackson
Dave Farquhar - Orchestra Teacher - Ardmore, Westmore, York Center, Jackson
Chris Wallbruch - Band Teacher - North, Schafer, Jefferson
Rachel Kayser - Orchestra Teacher - North, Schafer, Jefferson
Daily Schedules by Grade Level
Wednesday Schedules
Grade Level Links - Under Construction -
PowerSchool Parent Portal
PowerSchool is a proactive communication tool parents/guardians can use to stay informed about their child’s academic and work habits progress in school. Please click on the PowerSchool Parent Quick Guide link here for more information about how to navigate the PowerSchool portal. There is a mobile app version of the PowerSchool Portal for families. The interface of the mobile app is slightly different from the web version. If you experience any difficulties accessing PowerSchool, please email Mrs. Daszkiewicz, the secretary who oversees PowerSchool for our Jefferson families. Her email address is ddaszkiewicz@d45.org
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Feel free to view the daily morning announcements for last week. Enjoy!
- Monday, 9.7.20 Labor Day - No School
- Tuesday, 9.8.20 www.wevideo.com/view/1822409763
- Wednesday, 9.9.20 - Video Not Available
- Thursday, 9.10.20 www.wevideo.com/view/1825372317
- Friday, 9.11.20www.wevideo.com/view/1827209489
TEACHERS' OFFICE HOURS
If I have a tech issue, who do I contact?
Classroom teachers have experience with many common Chromebook or software issues. Contact your classroom teacher first with any problems. If they are unable to resolve the issue, they may direct you to contact our Technology Department through one of the other support options below or to the appropriate school or district personnel.
Other support options:
- Email support@d45.org
- Call (630) 516-7575
- Text (630) 454-7745
- View Support Videos on Return to School Website
Chromebook Support:
Drop off/pick-up hardware support is available daily at the District office between 8am and 4pm. Please utilize one of the remote support options prior to coming in.6TH GRADE PHYSICALS
FEES, FORMS, REGISTRATION
- Mrs. Aguilera - maguilera@d45.org
- Mrs. Daszkiewizc - ddaszkiewicz@d45.org
- Mrs. Schmidt - tschmidt@d45.org (health office).
Additionally, a letter regarding fees will be sent home from our District 45 office in early September. Please look for this letter for those details and please contact our office if you have any questions.
STUDENT MEALS
Grab-n-go lunch and breakfast will be available for families to pick up at all District 45 schools each Wednesday between 11:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. beginning August 26. Lunch and breakfast for five days will be bagged together.
- Only students enrolled in District 45 schools will be provided grab-n-go meals (requirement of the National School Lunch Program). Upon pick-up, the student's name will be verified. Only one pick-up per student will be allowed.
- You may pick up meals at any District 45 school. Signs will be posted at all schools to identify the location for pick-up. Face coverings must be worn and social distancing must be practiced while out of vehicles and standing in line for meals.
THE WILDCAT PTA
STAY CONNECTED
Join Remind and get weekly updates from the Principal. It's really easy.
- Take out your phone.
- Open a new text message.
- Enter the number 81010.
- Enter the message @e97chb for 6th Grade, @ea8eah for 7th grade, or @6ae9c4 for 8th grade.
- Then hit send. That's it! Easy!!!
2020-2021 Wildcat Newsletter Archieves
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- 8.21.20 www.smore.com/avem7
- 7.15.20 www.smore.com/b3pcm
Jefferson Middle School
- Mr. Wes Riley, 6th Grade Team Leader (Semester 1)
- Mr. John Bratko, 6th Grade Team Leader (Semester 2)
- Mrs. Carolyn Pakeltis, 7th Grade Team Leader
- Mrs. Kathleen Kocimski, 8th Grade Team Leader
- Mrs. Christine Zaccaro, PE Team Leader
- Mrs. Jackie Vrchota, Fine & Practical Arts Team Leader
- Mr. Ryan McDaniel, Special Education Team Leader
- Mrs. Kathy Gerber, Counselor
- Mr. Paul Schweikert, Social Worker
- Mrs. Christine Osterman, Psychologist
- Ms. Gabby Clow, Assistant Principal
- Mr. Raul Gaston, Principal
Website: https://www.d45.org/jefferson
Location: 255 W Vermont St, Villa Park, IL, USA
Phone: 630.516.7800
Twitter: @D45Jefferson