December 10th Jefferson Journal
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Email: bsjohnson@wausauschools.org
Website: https://jefferson.wausauschools.org/
Location: 500 West Randolph Street, Wausau, WI, USA
Phone: 715-261-0175
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WausauSchDist/
Upcoming Events
December 13th: PTO Meeting at 5:30pm in Library
December 14th: Bridging Brighter Smiles 8:30am - 3:30pm
December 22nd: Virtual All School Assembly 8:45am
December 23rd- January 2nd: Winter Break NO SCHOOL
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Kaum Ob Hli 14: Bridging Brighter Smiles Tuaj Kuaj Nav 8:30 - 3:30. Kuaj Ib Nub.
Kaum Ob Hli 22: Cov Mivnyuas Muaj Sib Sau Ua Ke Virtual thaum 8:45 sawv ntxuv
Kaum Ob Hli 23 - Ib Hli 2: Su TSI MUAJ KAWM NTAWV
Remember to check out the Thomas Jefferson School calendar on the website to view what is going on at the school. The button below will take you to the calendar.
Snow day Virtual Learning protocols and information
What are the benefits of a Virtual Learning Day?
The biggest benefit of Virtual Learning Days is the continuation of learning and student achievement. This type of instructional delivery provides students the ability to interact with instructional content to develop and deepen understanding. A Virtual Learning Day also provides students needed exposure to a critical aspect of being considered College and Career ready, the ability to independently complete activities while leveraging available technologies. Additionally, Virtual Learning Days allow for a predictable school calendar as the need for added minutes or days is greatly decreased as inclement weather days will be counted as instructional days.
When can a Virtual Learning Day take place?
A Virtual Learning Day can occur anytime during the school year and can be used to continue student learning on days when it is not possible to be in the physical school building due to inclement weather, widespread illness, flooding, power outages, or other factors which would result in the closing of a school building.
How does a Virtual Learning Day work?
Students will follow a flexible schedule as directed by their teachers. This will include a combination of live instruction via Google Meet and independent/self-paced learning activities throughout the day. Staff will ensure students understand learning objectives, supporting activities, and the requirements for completion.
What if a student does not have access to a device at home?
All Wausau School District students (K-12) are issued either an iPad or Chromebook as a tool to use when interacting with instruction. In preparation for a virtual learning day, all students will be expected to bring their District issued device home for the purpose of completing work assigned.
What if a student does not have access to the internet at home?
If a family does not have internet access at home, a district issued hot spot can be issued from your school librarian. Please contact your child’s teacher for more information.
What will a virtual school day look like?
Student Guidelines
Grades K-5: Join a live Google Meet at times pre-established by your teacher.
(One in the morning, one in the afternoon)
PreK-2 - Up to 60 minutes of student engagement in independent/self paced activities
Grades 3-5 - Up to 2 hours of student engagement in independent/self paced activities
Grades 6-12: Follow your regular class schedule by logging into the Google Meet for each class at the beginning of each period.
All Grades: Use itsLearning and SeeSaw to engage in independent/self-paced learning activities as directed by your teacher.
All Grades: Communicate with teachers and peers, including asking questions and seeking support as needed.
We value and appreciate your support and investment in Virtual Learning Days!
PTO Information
Next Meeting December 13th 5:30pm in the Library
Please check out these opportunities to help out with the PTO!!
1.) Please fill out your background check so you can volunteer: Volunteer
2.) Follow on Facebook: Thomas Jefferson Jaguars PTO
PTO Inkjet, Laser Cartridges and old Cell Phone Collection
Please do not bring sporting equipment or toys from home to school
Encore Updates
ART
This quarter students are using the end of our current season, Autumn and next season Winter as inspiration for artwork with the use of our art elements (Color, Space, Form, Value, Shape, Texture, Line). Autumn and Winter has unique colors thanks to the limited light, sounds and textures, and moments that students take from personal experience to add their voice and vision to their artworks. Don’t forget to ask your students about their learnings in art and their other encore subjects! Watch for images of their work via their Seesaw Art class posts and in the halls at school.
K-1 students are using Autumn and Winter to create art using Color, Line, Shape, Pattern, Space and Texture. Projects include icons of pumpkins, scarecrows, trees, boats, animals, winter clothing, and leaves.
2-3 students are using Autumn and Winter to create art using Color, Line, Shape, Value, Space, Pattern and Texture. Students will also be learning about Positive and Negative Space, Optical Illusion, Complementary Colors, and Printmaking from our Principles of Design (which add more interest to their artwork). Principles of Design are Emphasis, Balance, Contrast, Repetition, Proportion, Movement, and White Space. Projects include icons of fall harvest items, leaves, scarecrows, Self, abstract imagery, monsters and robots.
4-5 students are using Autumn and Winter to create art using Color, Line, Shape, Value, Texture, and Space. Students will also be learning about how light can create the look of form thanks to shadows and highlights, Contrast, Balance, Proportion, Emphasis and Movement from our Principles of Design (which add more interest to their artwork). Principles of Design are Emphasis, Balance, Contrast, Repetition, Proportion, Movement, and White Space. Projects include icons of skulls, trees, pumpkins, bones, candy, emotions of oneself, and self.
Science
5th grade is still learning about the human body. We are learning how all parts work together and will be learning about the respiratory and cardiovascular system next week.
4th grade is working on energy and matter, focusing so far on energy and how energy can transfer from one thing to another. We did an experiment this week where we created a chemical reaction (vinegar and baking soda) which created energy and that energy was transferred into the cork which popped off and flew (see attached pictures. I also have a video i can send)
3rd grade has started their water unit. This week we learned about surface tension.
2nd grade is in their mini earth unit. We learned so far where the sun rises and sets and why we have seasons.
1st grade is learning about balance and participating in a lot of balance activities.
Kindergarten is learning about forces, such as push and pull forces, and gravity.
Leader In Me
Tuesday December 14, 2021 Bridging Brighter Smiles will be at Thomas Jefferson School
Bridging Brighter Smiles is holding their next dental clinic at Thomas Jefferson Elementary :
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
It is not too late to enroll! Get your Fall smiles ready!
Sign up online at:
http://enrollment.bbsmiles.org/
Professional Dental Services Provided Right at School Include:
- Oral Screening
- Dental Cleaning
- Fluoride Varnish Application
- Dental Sealant Placement
- Silver Diamine Fluoride Application
- Oral Health Education
- Referral Assistance
Forward Health (BadgerCare) Accepted!
(Other Private Dental Insurance Not Accepted)
Not sure if your child is enrolled, or due for care? Call Bridging Brighter Smiles at 262-896-9891, or email coordinator@bbsmiles.org.
SPANISH TRANSLATION
¡Reciba atención dental en la escuela!
El programa Bridging Brighter Smiles ofrece:
- Examen Oral
- Limpieza
- Aplicadorde Flúor(decaimiento prevención)
- Selladores(cavidad prevención)
- Fluoride Diamino de Plata
- Educación para la Salud Dental
- Referencia de Ayuda
Bridging Brighter Smiles ofreces servicios de prevención dental en lasescuelas para estudiantes desde Pre-K hasta 12 grado.
En promedio, el servicio es dado a los estudiantes participantes dos o tres veces por año escolar.
https://enrollment.bbsmiles.org/sp/
Forward Health(BadgerCare) acepta!
(No aceptamos seguros dentales privados)
INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO
Si tiene preguntas o preocupaciones sobre sus derechos de privacidad contenidos en esta Notificación, favor de contactarse alOficial de Privacidad de Bridging Brighter Smiles al 262-896-9891.
COVID-19 Testing in the Wausau School District
The Wausau School District is offering free PCR COVID-19 testing to all students, staff, and even the immediate family members of students and staff.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO KNOW
- When? While testing began Monday, November 1, 2021, two mobile units will be available for COVID-19 testing starting Monday, November 8, 2021. The schedules for those units are below.
- Who is eligible for testing? All Wausau School District students, their immediate family members, District staff, along with their immediate family members, who are either symptomatic for COVID-19 or close contacts of someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.
- What does the testing cost? Nothing. It will cost nothing to receive a COVID-19 PCR test. It is being paid for by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS).
- Will the Wausau School District test my child(ren) without my consent? Absolutely not. No student will ever be tested for COVID-19 without the consent of a parent/guardian.
- Who is doing the testing? The staff from COVID CLINIC is administering the COVID-19 PCR tests. They're provided to the District through DHS.
- If I'm a staff member, student, or immediate family member of a staff member or student, how do I obtain a test?
- For students: Parents have a couple of options for their child(ren). Parents can fill out a consent form below and drop it off at their child(ren)'s school. Parents could also bring their child(ren) to the mobile units for testing. There, they will be able to register their child(ren) for testing, or they could pre-register them at the link below.
- For staff and immediate family members: Staff members and/or immediate family members can either pre-register at the link below, or they can show up to the mobile units to register.
What kind of COVID-19 testing do the mobile units do? The mobile units do both antigen and PCR testing. However, the Wausau School District only accepts a negative PCR test on a student with symptoms.
- How long will it take to get results back on a PCR testing? The time is very dependent on the volume of tests the lab is processing. Right now, ( as of November5, 2021) it's taking 2-3 days to get results. If a patient does not see their results within 36 hours, they are being asked to reach out to DHS. Here's the contact information. Please note this is only for PCR results.
Email: WICOVIDResult@wisconsin.gov
Phone: (866) 419-6988, 8 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday Is any of this paid for by the District? No. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is paying for the mobile units and to staff them, along with, paying for all of the testing.
Returning back to school from Quarantine
If your student has been Quarantined because of being ill and they received a negative PCR Covid test or alternate medical diagnosis from a medical practitioner, please send test results and any medical documentation to our Health Aide, Megan Bach, at mbach@wausauschools.org . Please contact Megan and send the test results and medical documentation BEFORE sending your student back to school. Any questions, please email Megan and/or call the Health Office at 715-261-0186.
Thank you so much!!
Link to WSD Covid Dashboard, Elementary and Secondary Matrices
We are working with the Marathon County Health Department to monitor and mitigate the spread of the virus in our community and our schools and will revisit our protocols as necessary at any point during the school year. Public health is a whole community effort and the District can not be successful on our own. Below are some practices that families can take, as well as, the school district.
Bussing Questions??
First Student Contact Information:
715-842-2268 Phone
715-845-5155 Fax
First Student policy required ALL bus riders to wear a face mask. If your student is a bus rider, please make sure they have a mask for the before and after school bus ride.
Field Trips require all riders to wear a mask. Please remember to have a couple masks in your students backpack so they are prepared when attending field trips.
Staff Directory
Principal Mr. Johnson bsjohnson@wausauschools.org
Secretary Mrs. Tammy Steckling tsteckling@wausauschools.org
Building/ Office para Mrs. Colette Tranchita ctranchita@wausauschools.org
Health Aid:
Ms. Megan Bach- mbach@wausauschools.org
Pupil Services
Counselor: Ms. Sue Doerr sdoerr@waususchools.org
Social worker: Mrs. Morgan Knetter mknetter@wausauschools.org
Psychologist: Mrs. Amanda Melville amelvill@wausauschools.org
Bridge Room Coordinator: Ms. Amber Sparby asparby@wausauschools.org
4K Staff
Mrs. Amber Channel achannel@wausauschools.org
Ms. Samantha Kniess skniess@wausauschools.org
Mrs. BreAnne Wais bwais@wausauschools.org
Mrs. Renee Krautkramer rkrautkr@wausauschools.org
Mrs. May Xiong maxiong@wausauschools.org
Kindergarten Teachers
Mrs. April Voigt avoigt@wausauschools.org
Mrs. Kelly Hummel khummel@wausauschools.org
Mrs. Katelyn Veith. kveith@wausauschools.org
1st Grade Teachers
Mrs. Diana Gartzke dgartzke@wausauschools.org
Mrs Deb Treager dtreager@wausauschools.org
Mr. Matt Schilling mschilling@wausauschools.org
2nd Grade Teachers
Mrs. Diane Eder deder@wausauschools.org
Mrs. Carrie Helke cahelke@wausauschools.org
Mrs. Taylor Frank tfrank@wausauschools.org
3rd Grade Teachers
Mrs. Jill Ebersold jebersol@wausauschools.org
Mrs. Sandy Knoll sknoll@wausauschools.org
Mrs. Heather Trollop htrollop@wausauschools.org
4th Grade Teachers
Mrs. Leslie Ninnemann lninnema@wausauschools.org
Mrs. Kary Riggs kriggs@wausauschools.org
5the Grade Teachers
Mrs. Jen Davidson jdavidso@wausauschools.org
Ms. Emily Fritz efritz@wausauschools.org
Encore Team
Art- Jennifer Lingford jlingford@wausauschools.org
Gym- Christin Sullivan csulliv@wausauschools.org
Science- Tori Dienger vdienger@wausauschools.org
Music- Sana Wressell swressel@wausauschools.org
Library- Jennifer Moore jmoore@wausauschools.org
Special Education
Mrs. Justine Callahan jcallahan@wausauschools.org
Mrs. Kim Ickert kickert@wausauschools.org
Mrs. Jennifer Faust jfaust@wausauschools.org
Gifted & Talented
Mrs. Cheryl Borta- cborta@wausauschools.org
EL
Mrs. Paokee Xiong. paxiong@wausauschools.org
Mrs. Lisa Alexander lalexand@wausauschools.org
Mrs. Halle Veenstra- hveenstr@wausauschools.org
Title I
Mrs. Amy Akey- aabitzak@wausauschools.org
Mrs. Trenny Frahm- tfrahm@wausauschools.org
Speech
Mrs. Michelle Debot mdebot@wausauschools.org
Translation support
Mrs. Eileen Thao ethao@wausauschools.org