JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
THE BOBCAT - October 2019
WE ARE JEFFERSON BOBCATS! WE ARE IN CHARGE OF OUR LEARNING
Be respectful
On task and focused
Body and objects are safe
Care for self and others
Always follow directions the first time given
Treat others the way you want to be treated
Speak positive words
A NOTE FROM MR. FRANKLIN, PRINCIPAL
Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for the evenings of October 10th and 14th from 3:00 to 7:00 pm., as well as October 15th from 3:00 – 6:00 pm.
Teachers will be sending home a notice indicating your child’s conference time the first week of October. If you need to reschedule please contact your child’s teacher or the Jefferson office.
Here are some tips for you to have a successful conference:
1. Before attending the conference talk with your child how they feel school is going.
2. Write down everything that you want to talk about at the conference.
3. Give input on concerns that may be affecting your child’s school day or performance in school.
4. Ask your teacher how you can help your child at home with their school work.
5. Share an easy way for the teacher to contact you if they have concerns with your child’s school day.
Conferences provide us an opportunity to share and celebrate your child’s successes, as well as identify areas to improve. By working together, we can work toward having your child meet the standards set for their grade level.
Upcoming Events
October 4 School Pictures
October 10 Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:00 - 7:00 pm.
October 14 Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:00 - 7:00 pm.
October 15 Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:00 - 6:00 pm.
October 17-18 No School - NDEA
October 21 No School - Professional Development Day
October 24 PTA Meeting 5:30 pm. in 4/5 POD
October 25 PTA Halloween Dance 6:00 - 8:00 pm.
PTA HALLOWEEN PARTY
NDEA AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAYS
NEWS FROM MRS. SOKO, JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Hello Jefferson Families!
Please look here in our school newsletter for helpful community information or parent tips. Also, feel free to call, email or stop by for a visit with any concerns or help you may need for your child.
Mrs. Soko – Jefferson school counselor 701 446 4710 or sokolol@fargo.k12.nd.us
Attached is a special Youth Journeys 1 day opportunity for grief support. My family has gone to this when my own son’s father passed away when he was 7 years old. It is a very good opportunity to get help for free for the whole family after a death of a close loved one. You must call Hospice by Sept 30th to register to be able to attend 237-4629. More information attached.
Salvation Army Family Supports =
Coats for Kids and Families-
Winter outerwear will be handed out to families in need October 4th and 5th at the Fargo Air Museum located at 1609 19th Ave. N. Hours open: Friday & Saturday from 10:00-7:00pm.
Head of household must bring in a photo ID and a Social Security card for each member of their household who wants to receive a coat, hat, or gloves.
Thanksgiving Food Basket Registration: October 4th & 5th (during Coats for Kids distribution) A child must reside in the household in order to register for the Thanksgiving Food Basket.
Christmas Food Box Registration: November 25th, 26th & 27th from 9:00-3:00pm each day at the Salvation Army in the Chapel. Address is: 304 Roberts Street North.
**Photo ID, social security card and verification of income required for these registrations**
For further information call The Salvation Army at 701.232.5565.
COUNSELOR INTERN 2019- 2020
My name is Courtney Quist and I am the counseling intern this year at Jefferson Elementary with Mrs Soko. I am currently pursuing my Master's Degree in School Counseling & Clinical Mental Health Counseling at NDSU. I will be here for the whole school year all day on Tuesdays and the afternoons on Thursdays. You may also recognize me from my work at CHARISM, where I also serve as Operations Director. I am so excited to be here this year and look forward to learning from Mrs. Soko about how to best support the students here!
Courtney Quist
Graduate Student | School Counseling & Clinical Mental Health Counseling
NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY
Family Educator Enhancement Team (FEET) Meeting
Fargo Public Schools and West Fargo Public Schools will hold a joint Family Educator Enhancement Team (FEET) meeting in October. FEET is designed to assist families who have children with special needs by connecting them to available educational partners. Parents and guardians are invited to attend the meeting on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at the Leidal Education Center in Room #138, 207 W Main Ave, West Fargo.
If you wish to attend, please RSVP one week prior to the event at: http://bit.ly/2ktCAYa. Free childcare will be provided.
YOUTH JOURNEYS PROGRAM
YMCA BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING
The Y provides a safe and enriching environment for kids in Kindergarten - 5th Grade to explore their areas of interest, receive home-work assistance, stay active and meet new friends during before- and after-school hours, and on most school out days. Y programs also provide full-time programming during the summer months.
Rachel Albright
School Age Site Coordinator at Jefferson and Horace Mann/Roosevelt
YMCA OF CASS AND CLAY COUNTIES
(P) 626 773 6304 | (D) 218 359 2336 | (S) Jefferson 701 412 8970 (S) HMR 701 371 6277
(E) Rachel.Albright@ymcacassclay.org | (W) www.ymcacassclay.org
Jefferson Elementary Breakfast/Lunch Program
Fargo Public Schools is pleased to announce that Madison and Jefferson Elementary Schools will participate in a free breakfast and lunch program for the 2019-20 school year. This program is referred to as the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). CEP is a four-year reimbursement option for eligible schools participating in both the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program that wish to offer free meals to all students in a school with a high prevalence of low-income families without collecting free and reduced meal applications.
All students enrolled at Madison and Jefferson Elementary Schools may participate in the School Breakfast Program and the National School Lunch Program at no charge. Household applications are not required to receive free meals.
***SPECIAL NOTE***
Even though breakfast and lunch are free at Jefferson, if your child brings a bag lunch and wants milk, the milk has to be paid for at $.35 per carton.
Additional information on CEP can be found on the USDA website at this link.
STUDENT PICK-UP PROCEDURES
We will be asking to see the ID of the person picking up a child before the end of the school day if we are unsure of their identity. Thank you for having your ID with you or letting the adult that is picking your child up know we will be checking it. Sometimes we have other adults at the front desk and we want to keep student safety our priority.
PARKING LOT SAFETY
Thank you to all the drivers who take extra precautions when picking up or dropping off students in the parking lot. Please use the pickup and drop off area, so we do not block incoming and outgoing traffic. Last, please be sure the children are on the curb side of your vehicle, so they do not have to step into traffic. Thank you for your assistance.
GAP = GROCERY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
This is for families in the Jefferson neighborhood that are in need of help with food.
Tuesdays 4-5 pm. Fridays 10-11 am.
GAP is located at the Family Center in McCormick Park- Near CHARISM . Adults must be present to pick up food, do not send your children to do this.
Bring your own bags or boxes to carry the food home*
Food often available = fruit, veggies, meat, milk, juice, snacks, bread, canned goods
BOX TOPS
Keep cutting out and turning in those box tops. They add up quickly! Each box top is work 10 cents toward our school. Ask your friends and neighbors to save them as well. We would be happy to take them!
Positive Behavior at Jefferson
Every year, Jefferson has a different schoolwide theme. This theme is incorporated into our monthly Character assemblies and celebrations. This year’s theme is Bobcats are all different and that’s beautiful. It is a diversity theme that will focus on building an accepting and welcoming community at Jefferson
BOBCAT EXPECTATONS
Bobcats are in charge of their learning.
BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR GOLDEN TICKETS!
Golden Tickets are given to students when an adult notices them showing Bobcat expectations and following the school rules (being responsible, respectful and safe). At the end of each month 2 Golden Tickets are drawn from each class and those lucky winners get to sit at a special lunch table known as the Golden Table.
WHAT IS A SELF MANAGER?
Many students at Jefferson have shown that they ALWAYS show Bobcat expectations. These students can apply to be Self Managers. A Self Manager gets a special badge which means they do not need to use hall passes. There are also weekly celebrations for the Self Managers and many other privileges. Any student can be a Self Manager if they work hard at it and make good choices for themselves!
Jefferson Elementary School Parent Compact
Please click the link below to view the Jefferson Elementary School Parent Compact.
Jefferson Elementary School
Email: franklb@fargo.k12.nd.us
Website: www.fargo.k12.nd.us/Jefferson
Location: 1701 4th Avenue South, Fargo, ND, USA
Phone: 701-446-4700