The Jefferson Journal October 24th
Thomas Jefferson Elementary---We are Jaguars
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Email: bsjohnson@wausauschools.org
Website: wausauschools.org
Location: 500 West Randolph Street, Wausau, WI, USA
Phone: 715-261-0175
Facebook: facebook.com/wausauschdist
Twitter: @wausauschdist
Important News For the coming weeks
October
- 23rd PTO Halloween Dance Party 5:30-7:30pm
- 24th-25th NO SCHOOL
- 31st No after school programs
November
- 1st 3rd Grade to School forest
- 1st 5th Grade Family Breakfast
- 1st 4K (Miss Renee and Miss Sam's Classes) Visit Monk Garden
- 4th NO SCHOOL
- 4th PTO Meeting @ 5pm in the library
- 5th 4K (Miss BreAnne's Classes) Visits Monk Garden
- 6th 4K Parents at School Day 9:55-10:55 and 1:10-2:10
- 7th 4K (Miss May's Classes) Visits Monk Garden
Noticias Importantes Para La Próxima Semana
23 de octubre
- Fiesta de baile de Halloween (la tradición américana de Halloween es vestir un disfraz y comer muchos dulces) organizada por la Organización de Padres y Maestros (PTO) de 5:30-7:30 pm.
24 y 25 de octubre
- No hay clases.
31 de octubre
- No hay programas despúes de escuela.
1 de noviembre
- 3er grado visitará la Escuela del Bosque.
- 5to grado tendrá desayuno en familia.
- Las clases de Pre-Kinder de Srta. Renee y Srta. Sam visitarán el Jardín Monk (Monk Garden).
4 de noviembre
- No hay clases
- Reunión de la Organización de Padres y Maestros (PTO) a las 5:00 pm., en la biblioteca.
5 de noviembre
- La clases de Pre-Kinder de Srta. BreAnne visitará el Jardín Monk (Monk Garden).
6 de noviembre
- Día de padres de estudiantes de Pre-Kinder en la escuela.
7 de noviembre
- La clases de Srta. May visitará el Jardín Monk (Monk Garden).
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Playground Information
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Fall parent/teacher conferences are right around the corner. If you need help scheduling your conference, please call the school office at 715-261-0175 and we can help you with this.
DATES
Monday, November 4
1:00pm -7:30pm
Thursday, November 7
3:30pm – 7:30pm
Due to the large number of conferences, we are requesting that parents, whose children live in more than one household, work together to schedule one conference time for your child.
We are looking forward to meeting with you!
Safety Patrol of the Week Oct 21-25th
This week’s featured safety patrol is Lia G. Lia is a fourth grade student in Mrs. Riggs’ classroom. Lia’s favorite subjects are writing and reading When she is not at school, Lia likes playing with my friends and reading. Lia says she enjoys crossing people safely and getting kids home. Thanks for your service, Lia!!
iPad Insurance
If payment is not received or insurance declined, families assume the full cost of any and all repairs caused by misuse, abuse, or accident.
If you are unsure if you have already paid, please call the school office at 715-261-0175.
ART TO REMEMBER FUNDRAISER
- Over 40 keepsakes products featuring your child's artwork
- Many of the products are less than $15
- A percentage of every order goes right back to our school
- Safe, secure online ordering- You can even share your order code with other family members and invite them to place an order
- Satisfaction guaranteed
Art to Remember keepsakes are the perfect gifts for any occasion!
Thomas Jefferson PTO needs your help!
Our next PTO Meeting will be on October 7th 5-6pm in the school library
If you have questions or ideas please contact either
Natty, Natthasinee Khanthachai at nattyowl@hotmail.com
or Sara Baumann at sdmb9512@gmail.com
Celebrating Culture
Thomas Jefferson Family Cook Book!! Please share you recipes here!!!
We are celebrating our diverse and amazing Jefferson culture by compiling recipes that make our homes special! Add a dash of tradition and a cup of your family favorites! If you have a recipe that you would like to share for our end of the year Jefferson Family Cook Book here is the link and code to get there.
Once there, use the plus button under the correct recipe heading and type in your recipe! Let's grow in tradition together!
Would You Like to Volunteer? Thomas Jefferson could use your help
Parents-
Just a reminder, volunteer opportunities will be posted online throughout the year. Please sign up online and not just with the teaching staff. This keeps everyone accounted for and safe that is in our building.
If you haven't created an account yet, click here and complete the application
If you already have a volunteer account, log in at myimpactpage.com, select the opportunity you are interested in and sign up.
Remember, volunteering in the classroom and going on field trips requires a criminal background check. Complete Step 2 if you plan on this type of volunteerism. They do take time to process so please plan ahead.
For questions or to learn more contact Roxane Hagedorn, rhagedor@wausauschools.org (preferred) or 715.261.0584.
Girl Scouts Information
Rochelle Alger
Reaching Out Coordinator
Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes
3511 Camp Phillips Rd | Schofield, WI 544476 | 888.747.6945
Our customer care team is available right away to assist with all of your inquiries! Contact them at info@gsnwgl.org or 888.747.694
After school Programs and Boys and Girls Club
Boys & Girls Club stops at Thomas Jefferson daily to pick up 4th and 5th graders who have signed up. If your interested please contact the Boys & Girls Club directly at 715 845-2582/ or Lisa Carroll at 715 261-0180
E-Flyers
E-Flyers posted as of October 15th can be found here.
E-Flyers from non-profit community organizations, as well as for District and school-sponsored activities and events, are routinely posted to the District website. To be sure our families do not miss these activities and events, an email will be sent to parents/guardians around the 1st and 15th of each month.
Guidelines for submitting E-Flyers can be found here.
The Salvation Army Christmas Assistance/ Coats for Kids Registration!! Please read flyer below for details!!
If you need help or translation please feel free to email or call
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Paokee Xiong - EL Teacher - paxiong@wausauschools.org
Lisa Alexander - EL Teacher - lalexand@wausauschools.org
Sara Goldberg - EL/1st Grade Spanish Bilingual Teacher - sgoldber@wausauschools.org
Edgar Gomez Oviedo - Spanish Translator - egomezoveido@wausauschools.org
Eileen Thao - Hmong Translator - ethao@wausauschools.org
James Lor - Hmong EL Paraprofessional - jlor@wauauschools.org
Samantha Kniess - 4K Spanish Bilingual Teacher - skniess@wausauschools.org