Jefferson Journal
May 27th
Office News
Important May and June Dates
Monday, May 31: NO SCHOOL--Memorial Day
Tuesday, June 1: Kindergarten School Forest Field Trip
Wednesday, May 2: Early Release Day at 1:10 pm
Wednesday, May 9: Early Release Day at 1:10 pm
Thursday, June 10: 5th Grade Clap Out -- Jefferson Facebook Live at 11:20 am
Thursday, June 10: Last Day of School--1/2 Day -- Dismissal at 11:30 am
5th Grade Clap Out
Early Release Wednesdays
Masks Are Still Required!
A few reminders
K-12 schools are an exemption to the updated mask guidance from the CDC. Staff and students regardless of vaccination status will continue to be required to wear masks through the end of the current school year.
- Parents and students on school property before and after school must continue to wear a mask.
- Please continue to provide a clean mask to your child for school each day. The mask should cover your child’s mouth, nose, and chin.
- Although we have some extra face masks at school, consider packing an extra mask or two in case your child’s mask becomes soiled, breaks, or goes missing during recess.
Drop-Off/Pick-Up Reminder
- Manila Street
- the east side of 14th Street--Please cross at the crosswalks!
- the north side of Division Street--Please cross at the crosswalks!
Parents should not pull in the parking lot for drop-off or pick-up. This space is for staff and school buses only.
Technology Collection
Chromebook, Charger, and Hotspot Returns
Reminders for in-person learners who did not turn in a Chromebook, charger, or an assigned hot spot have been sent home. Please return these devices to Jefferson as soon as possible or fines will be issued.
Chromebooks, chargers, and hotspots from virtual learners can be returned to the Jefferson office starting at 11:30 am on June 10th. Virtual learner devices must be returned to Jefferson no later than Thursday, June 17th. Jefferson's office hours the week of June 14th are from 8:00 am-3:00 pm.
Devices not returned will result in the following fines issued to your family account.
Chromebooks--$150
Charger--$15
Hotspot--$25
5th Grade Middle School Transition
Washington Wolves Transition Video
Summer School
Updates from School Nurse
5th Grade Immunizations
Students entering 6th grade (age 11) are required by law to receive a booster vaccine of Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccine or sign a waiver of declination for personal, medical or religious reasons. A waiver can be found on the MPSD website under services>nursing services>parent forms. Due to the limited access of medical appointments in the last year many children are behind in this requirement. Please see your medical provider, public health department, or health center to schedule your appointment PRIOR to school beginning next year.
Other recommended Preteen and teen vaccines include:
Meningococcal-protects against the bacteria that causes meningitis
HPV-protects against cancers and other diseases caused by human papillomavirus
UPDATED (3/26): My Child Is Ill. Now What?
My child is exhibiting the following new onset of unexplained symptoms:
● One of the following:
• Fever (100.4 or greater)
• New loss of taste or smell
● OR Two or more of the following:
•Cough
•Body aches
•Congestion (sinus, chest)
•Chills
•Shortness of breath
•GI symptoms (Nausea/vomiting/diarrhea)
•Sore throat
•Headache
They must stay home from school!
IN ORDER TO RETURN TO SCHOOL, ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS MUST TAKE PLACE AND BE COMMUNICATED TO YOUR SCHOOL OFFICE:
Option 1. See a healthcare provider and have a written return to school letter.
Option 2. COVID-19 testing is performed. If negative results may return the next school day if symptoms are improved. If positive follow the prescribed isolation guidelines.
Option 3. Quarantine for 10 days. If this option is chosen, ALL OF THE FOLLOWING MUST OCCUR:
○ MUST stay home from school for ten (10) days from when symptoms first appeared
○ MUST be fever free for at least 24 hours without the used of fever reducing medications
○ All other symptoms have improved.
Jefferson Community Connections
Chartwells Food Service
Manitowoc Public Library Summer Reading Program
Manitowoc Public Library Hmong Culture Night
Registration is required and opens May 18 at 5:00 pm. Sign up here. Join us in celebrating Hmong culture with stories, dancing, and fun activities!
Parent Support
Our Student Support Leader, Tara Foytik, will be available for YOU to text, email, or call to address any questions or issues you may be having during in-person or virtual learning!
Options to contact Tara Foytik:
Text/Call: (920)323-5736
Email: foytikt@mpsd.school
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Jefferson Elementary School
Email: dearmondc@mpsd.k12.wi.su
Website: jefferson.manitowocpublicschools.org
Location: 1415 Division St, Manitowoc, WI, USA
Phone: (920) 663-9532
Facebook: facebook.com/MPSDjefferson