Jefferson Times
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February 27th, 2023
Good Evening Amazing Jefferson Families,
We said “see you later” to a long-time Wildcat staff member and parent last week as Mrs. Angela Hewey moved on. We will miss her contagious attitude and positivity and were fortunate to have her with us at Jefferson. We moved fast to find a new Administrative Assistant to the Principal, and I would like to congratulate Mrs. Catherine Sena and welcome her into the position. She was previously our Attendance Clerk, so if you came into the office this year, you probably have already met her. We will now work on finding someone for the front office and will let you know once we do.
I want to thank everyone who was able to attend our monthly Coffee and Conversation with the Principal meeting this past week. If you could not attend, I have recorded the slides we went over at the in-person meeting. Please click HERE for the slides and contact me if you have any questions. Please mark your calendars for Wednesday, March 29th, for our next CC with the Principal meeting. As always, regardless of this meeting, I have an open door policy for parents so if you need me at any time, just reach out.
The second trimester ended today, and teacher’s will be working on inputting grades, and we will verify them and have them ready for you by Friday, March 10th at 4:00 pm. We end the trimester and “celebrate” with a school dance. It was so much fun for everyone that attended last time, and I anticipate this one being even better. Our next dance (in April) will include a portion for the 5th-grade students which I know they are all excited about.
That’s all for now. Hope you all have a wonderful weekend! GO WILDCATS!
CONGRATULATIONS 8TH GRADE BOYS BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS!!
JEFFERSON YEARBOOK REMINDERS (TIME SENSITIVE)
The deadline to purchase a 2022-2023 Jefferson Yearbook, yearbook ad (including 8th grade baby ads), or submit a photo is quickly approaching. Please read the attached flyer below for important information.
JEFFERSON GATE TESTING ON MARCH 9th, 2023
There are three ways to qualify for GATE: Earn a qualifying score on the Otis-Lennon School Ability Test (OLSAT), meet the district CAASPP Score criteria, or through the teacher recommendation/portfolio process. Spring GATE Testing is open to 5th-7th graders at Jefferson who have not taken the OLSAT test in the past three years.
If you would like your child to participate in the upcoming GATE testing, please contact the school office and ask for a GATE application or click here.
REPORT CARDS AVAILABLE IN AERIES MARCH 10TH
Trimester 2 ended today, and we begin our last trimester for the year on Monday. Teachers are working hard at updating grades and once we validate them all, report cards will be available through your Aeries Parent Portal. Our plan is to have them ready for you to view by 4:00pm on Friday, March 10th.
SAVE THE DATE: TRIMESTER 2 AWARDS CELEBRATION
With trimester 2 ending, our awards celebration is right around the corner. We are planning on honoring our 5th and 6th grade students at 9:00am and our 7th and 8th grade students at 10:00am on Tuesday, March 28th. More information will be coming in the next few weeks.
UPCOMING EVENTS
MARCH
3/1 – Minimum Day
3/8 – Minimum Day
3/9 – GATE Testing @ 3:15pm
3/10 – Decades Spirit Day
Report Cards Available in Aeries
3/14 – Jefferson School Board Meeting @ 6:30pm
3/15 – Minimum Day
3/17 – NO SCHOOL (Teacher Professional Development Day)
3/22 – Minimum Day
3/28 – CATS Awards – 5/6th 9:00am, 7/8th 10:00am
3/29 – Minimum Day
3/31 – Extreme Green and Gold Spirit Day
APRIL
4/4 – Jefferson School Board Meeting @ 6:30pm
4/5 – Minimum Day
4/7 - 4/14 – Spring Break
4/19 – Minimum Day & Open House @ 6:00pm
4/24-4/28 – CAST Testing
4/26 – Minimum Day
4/28 – Beach Spirit Day
Dance 5th grade 4:00 pm
Dance 6th-8th grade 6:00 pm
MAY
5/1-5/5 – CAASPP Testing
Staff Appreciation Week
5/3 – Minimum Day
5/9 -- Jefferson School Board Meeting @ 6:30 pm
5/10 – Minimum Day
5/11 – Spring Concert 6:00 pm
5/12 – 8th grade Great America Trip
Hero Spirit Day
5/15 – Class of the Year Party
5/17 – Minimum Day
8th grade Honor’s Night @ 6:30 pm
5/19 – Spring Musical @ 6:00pm
5/20 – Spring Musical @ 5:00pm
5/24 – Minimum Day
5/25 – Last Day of School
Shades and Flip Flops Day
Graduation Ceremony @ 7:30pm
8th Grade Dance @ 9:00pm
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DRESS CODE
JEFFERSON SCHOOL
Office Information
Office Hours:
7:30am - 4:00pm
Office Phone:
209-835-3053
Office Fax:
209-835-4419
Principal
Jason Strickland
Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Sena
Absences and General Policy
Open
Report Student Absences
jeffersonattendance@jsdtracy.com
Email: jastrickland@jsdtracy.com
Website: https://www.jeffersonschooldistrict.com/Domain/46
Location: 7500 West Linne Road, Tracy, CA, USA
Phone: (209) 835-3053