Jefferson School Parent Post
August 2021
School Contact Information
- Office Phone Number - 309-263-2650
- Office Hours 7:30am-3:30pm
- Office Fax Number - 309-284-3031
- Jefferson Attendance Line - 309-284-3025
Welcome Back Patriots!
Our theme this year is SURVIVOR. We are proud to say we not only plan to survive the uncertain times ahead, but intend to THRIVE! Our staff and students have spent the first few days of school building relationships and understanding the need to work together as a community of learners.
August 16-20 Back to School Survivor Week
Monday, August 16
Spirit Day: Wear camouflage
Word of the Day: Resilience
Book of the Day: She Persisted and Emanuel's Dream
Tuesday, August 17
Word of the Day: Toughness
Book of the Day: Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon and Back of the Bus
Meet the Teacher Night for Parents/Guardians 6-7:30pm
Wednesday, August 18
Word of the Day: Perseverance
Book of the Day: Salt in His Shoes and The Girl Who Thought in Pictures
Picture Day - BRING A SMILE & your order form.
Thursday, August 19
Word of the Day: Intelligence
Book of the Day: Giraffes Can't Dance and The Proudest Blue
Patriot Spirit Day, Wear Red, White & Blue
Friday, August 20
Word of the Day: Courageous
Book of the Day: Speak Up and We Are Water Protectors
Tribe Color Day
K - Purple
1 - Blue
2 - Green
3 - Yellow
4 - Orange
5 - Red
6 - Gray
Important Dates & Upcoming Events
August
17 Meet The Teacher Night for Parents/Guardians 6-7:30pm
18 Picture Day
23-27 Read-A-Thon - Details will be sent soon.
31 Step It Up Fundraising Kickoff
September
6 No School - Labor Day
10 Patriot Day 9:15am
15-18 Pumpkin Festival
17 Early Dismissal 11:55am
23 Literacy Night 6-7pm
27 PTO Meeting 6:30pm
Parents & Guardians
Tuesday, August 17
6-7:30pm
Bring Your Order Forms
LABOR DAY
Monday, September 6th
JEFFERSON PTO
Jefferson PTO would like to welcome our new Patriot students & families to Jefferson.
What does PTO do?
- Provide assistance to classroom teachers and support school initiatives
- Meet monthly to discuss ways to support students and teachers
- Coordinate the annual fundraiser - Step It Up/Readathon will kickoff at the end of Aug.
- Provide ways for families to give back to Jefferson - Kroger Rewards, SCRIP, Amazon Smile, & more!
Next Meeting - Monday, September 27 at 6:30pm
Jefferson Vision & Mission
Vision: Educating Patriots today to be leaders tomorrow.
Mission:
We are P.A.T.R.I.O.T.S.
P. ositive role models & problem solvers
A. chievers
T. eam players
R. eaders & rigorous learners
I. ndependent thinkers
O. pen-minded & offering opportunities to all
T. echnology innovators
S. etting examples by serving others
Safe Classrooms, Successful Outcomes
JEFFERSON SCHOOL
Email: kate.wyman@mcusd709.org
Website: https://jefferson.morton709.org/home
Location: 220 E Jefferson St, Morton, IL, USA
Phone: (309)2632650
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jefferson-School-920299404674357