Better Together!
Welcome to the 2021-22 school year!
We Are Better Togther!
At Thomas Jefferson School we are committed to providing your child with rich learning experiences in a supportive and safe environment. We are looking forward to the many new learning adventures this year will bring as we all work: Better Together!
Visitation Day: August 30th
A visitation day has been planned for all 3rd grade students, any new students to TJ and former virtual students. The student should be accompanied by one adult and masks are required to enter the building. Please see the schedule below.
9:30 a.m.- Ms. Foley's Class
10:00 a.m.- Ms. Kwiatkoski's Class & Ms. Wilcox's Class
10:30 a.m.- Ms. Grosso/Pistner's Class
11:00 a.m.- Ms. Rose's Class
11:30 a.m.- 4th Grade Students (new and former virtual students)
12:00 p.m.- 5th Grade Students (new and former virtual students)
Parent Portal
Please create a portal account so that you have access to this information.
Click here to create an account https://bit.ly/MSDAnnualUpdate
Transportation information will be available on the portal. Please review your child's bus assignment the week of September 6 for the most updated information.
Communication
School newsletters will be sent out periodically to keep you informed of school happenings.
Class Dojo is another communication tool used between teachers and parents. School announcements, reminders, and events will also be posted here. Teachers will send home a code for you to sign up to their Class Dojo.
Finally, information about TJ's Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) and how to join the membership toolkit can be found here:
School Supplies
School supplies have been ordered for each class. If any additional items are needed you will be informed throughout the school year.
Students should come to school with a backpack, snack, lunch box, water bottle and a mask. Water bottle filling stations are available. Students are encouraged to bring in a reusable water bottle to school each day.
Arrival & Dismissal Procedures
Morning Drop Off (8:55 a.m.)
Buses will drop off students in the front of the building
Cars will enter the parking lot and bear right following the arrows. A line of cars will form by the auditorium windows. Students may exit the vehicles and proceed to the door where a staff member will be on duty
Please do not drop off your child before 8:55 as supervision will not be available.
Afternoon Pick Up (3:20 p.m.)
Please send in a note if you are planning to pick up your child.
Proceed into the parking lot and form a line of cars by the auditorium windows. Please have your child's last name on a paper placed on your dashboard and remain in your car. Staff will send students out as you arrive.
First Day of School (Sept. 9th)
- 3rd Graders- proceed to the auditorium
- 4th & 5th Graders- proceed to the classroom (staff will be in the hallway directing students)
Safety Protocols
- Staff and students are required to wear a mask in the building.
- Mask breaks will be offered to students throughout the day. Students will not need to wear masks when outdoors.
- Outdoor spaces will be available for teachers to hold class outside.
- Classroom desks are spaced 3 feet apart.
- Students will eat lunch outside or in designated indoor spaces 6 feet apart.
- Hand sanitizing stations are available throughout the building.
- Frequent hand washing will be encouraged.
- Updated information can be found on the district's Coronavirus Update Center https://www.morrisschooldistrict.org/quicklinks/update-on-flu-and-coronavirus
Nurse News
Please keep our nurse informed of any changes in your child's health.
Nurse Karen Gill (karen.gill@msdk12.net)
Meals at School
Lunch Schedule:
11:10 3rd Grade
11:50 5th Grade
12:30 4th Grade
Students are encouraged to bring in a healthy snack for the morning or afternoon.
Dates to Remember
Sept. 16- School Closed (Yom Kippur)
Sept. 17- Spirit Day (Wear blue & gold)
Sept. 30 Picture Day & Back to School Night
School Contact
Website: thomasjeffersonschool.org
Location: 101 James Street, Morristown, NJ, USA
Phone: 973-292-2090