Jefferson Elementary School
Parental Involvement Activities
PTA Meeting & Literacy Fair
PTA Meeting & Literacy Fair held on December 11, 2014 in the Gymnasium from 3PM-5PM.
Literacy at it Finest
Mrs. Cousins and Grandson Brinden Cousins a 4th grader in Mrs. K. Barbour-Walker's Class
Enjoying a presentation by Mr. Steven Mitchell, Media Specialist on Family Literacy Night.
Mrs. S. Baker, Principal
Mrs. Baker letting parents know about great things that are happening at Jefferson School.
"Bringing the Rain to Kipiti Plain" an African Folktale
Students reciting a folktale they learned in the library with Mr. S. Mitchell.
Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening by Robert Frost
Khalif Terrell and Precious Hughes reciting a poem they learned in the library.
Literacy Stars!!!
Mr. Mitchell and students getting ready for the performance!!! Ready!! Set!! Go!!
Books, Books Galore!!!
Books donated by our great sponsors!!! Gary Literacy Coalition, Gary Public Library, BAM Books(Southlake Mall), Urban League of Northwest Indiana.
Doing What is Best for Students - Today - Tomorrow - Everyday!!!!
Thomas A. Jefferson Elementary School is a part of the Gary Community School Corporation in Gary, Indiana. Our students are in Kindergarten through sixth grade. Our Principal is Mrs. Sheila Baker and our Assistant Principal is Mrs. Gina Ellison.
Ms. D. Walker, Parent Assistant
Literacy is a key focus at Jefferson Elementary School
Email: dwalker1@garycsc.k12.in.us
Phone: 219-886-6570
"We are drowning in information but starved for knowledge." --John Naisbitt, Megatrends
Jefferson Elementary School Principals and Staff encourage students to explore many different literacy options. Students have been learning to use different types of literacy to help them with classroom assignments.