JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
THE BOBCAT - April 2019
WE ARE JEFFERSON BOBCATS! WE ARE IN CHARGE OF OUR LEARNING
Be respectful
On task and focused
Body and objects are safe
Care for self and others
Always follow directions the first time given
Treat others the way you want to be treated
Speak positive words
A NOTE FROM MR. FRANKLIN, PRINCIPAL
Kindergarten Registration for Fall 2019 is open online at www.fargo.k12.nd.us/registration on February 1, 2019. Child must be age 5 by July 31, 2019 to attend school in the fall.
Registration is a two-step process: online registration and document submission.
STEP ONE: Registration can be completed at home online anytime or at computer kiosks in the office at each Fargo Public elementary school building.
STEP TWO: Once online registration has been completed, families MUST bring the following documents to the school their child will attend to finalize their child’s registration:
- Child’s certified birth certificate
- Child’s current immunization record
- Document (i.e. current city utility bill or bank statement) that includes parent/guardian name and address to verify the correct neighborhood school
If you do not know which school your child will attend, call 701.446.1043 or check online at www.fargo.k12.nd.us/boundarymaps.
JEFFERSON FAMILY TITLE I GAME NIGHT
Title I Family Game Night will be held Thursday, April 11th, 2019 from 5:30 -7:00 pm at Jefferson. Join us for a night full of games, pizza, and FUN! Flyers were sent home for registration. See you there!
GOOD FRIDAY HOLIDAY AND STORM MAKEUP
We will not have school Friday, April 19th, but we will have school on Monday April 22nd to make up for an earlier storm day.
Upcoming Events
April 11 Family Game Night – 5:30 – 7:00 pm.
April 16 PTA Mtg. - 5:30 pm. in 4/5 POD
April 19 No School – Good Friday
April 26 Donuts for Dads – 7:15 – 8:00 am.
Jefferson Clubs
The following after school activities will be offered at Jefferson this year:
Morning Gym:
Third through fifth grade students can participate in Morning Gym before school from 7:50 – 8:10 am. There is a schedule posted each morning sharing the grade level that can attend that day.
Rising Readers:
K-2nd grade students can attend Rising Readers in the library from 8:00 – 8:15 am. each day beginning October 22nd.
After School Gym:
Students in grades 3-5 can participate in after school gym Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:45 – 3:30 pm.
Chess Club:
Students in grades 3-5 can participate in chess club after school on Thursdays from 2:35 – 3:20 pm. in 2/3 POD.
Please listen to announcements for before and after school activities start dates and schedule.
WINTER/SPRING CLOTHING
Please remember that we go outside for recess, and students need to be dressed appropriately for the outdoor weather. The playground will become very wet due to the melting snow. Therefore, students need to wear the appropriate jackets, boots, etc., so they stay dry and comfortable for the remainder of the school day. Thank you for your assistance.
Enrichment
GAP = GROCERY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
This is for families in the Jefferson neighborhood that are in need of help with food.
Tuesdays 4-5 pm. Fridays 10-11 am.
GAP is located at the Family Center in McCormick Park- Near CHARISM . Adults must be present to pick up food, do not send your children to do this.
Bring your own bags or boxes to carry the food home*
Food often available = fruit, veggies, meat, milk, juice, snacks, bread, canned goods
PLANNING FOR NEXT YEAR – PETITIONS
Petitions that are presently in place for the current school year need to be filled out again for the next school year. A new petition form must be completed and submitted to the principal at the school requested by May 1, 2019. You may mail this to the school address or bring it to the school office.
The elementary principals of the Fargo Public School District will meet after May 1 to review continuing petition requests. Your child’s current placement does not guarantee the same placement for next year. You will be notified by mail as to the status of your request no later than June 15, 2019.
STUDENT PICK-UP PROCEDURES
We will be asking to see the ID of the person picking up a child before the end of the school day if we are unsure of their identity. FPS will be moving to this in the Fall of 2019 and we are starting early to ensure the safety of students. Thank you for having your ID with you or letting the adult that is picking your child up know we will be checking it. Sometimes we have other adults at the front desk and we want to keep student safety our priority.
BOX TOPS
Keep cutting out and turning in those box tops. They add up quickly! Each box top is work 10 cents toward our school. Ask your friends and neighbors to save them as well. We would be happy to take them!
News from the Nutrition Department!
Remember that school breakfast is served every day from 7:40 am until 8:05 am.
You can always check your child’s lunch account balance or pay for mid-morning milk or lunch online School Pay.
Students may bring a cold
lunch from home if you as a family wish. Please pack a nutritional lunch for your child. Pop/soda is not allowed at school, so please don’t send it with your child.
PARKING LOT SAFETY
Thank you to all the drivers who take extra precautions when picking up or dropping off students in the parking lot. Please use the pickup and drop off area, so we do not block incoming and outgoing traffic. Last, please be sure the children are on the curb side of your vehicle, so they do not have to step into traffic. Thank you for your assistance.
Title One Notice of Information
Written Notification of Interactive Dashboard (School District Report Card)
Dear Parent/Guardian,
North Dakota has launched a new website designed to help communities across the state access important information about K-12 districts and schools. NDInsights features easy-to-read reports on multiple measures of school success, including:
- Test scores
- Graduation rates
- English Learner progress
- Student attendance.
NDInsights, or more commonly referred to as the “Dashboard,” is part of North Dakota’s new accountability system. It is the next step in a series of major shifts in public education that have raised the bar for student learning, transformed testing, and placed the focus on equity for all students. To learn more about the state’s accountability and continuous improvement, visit North Dakota’s ESSA website.
To find out more information about our school, visit NDInsights, select “Find My School,” and search alphabetically for our school.
Why a new system and new tool?
North Dakota is committed to informing communities about how well our schools are doing. North Dakota’s future success depends on tapping into the potential of all students, so they graduate choice ready with the knowledge, skills and disposition to be successful. For schools to reach this goal, teachers, parents, and the community need clear and useful measures of progress. As an accountability tool, the Dashboard will help the state identify schools receiving additional support and assistance.
What is different?
In the past, the accountability system for districts and schools relied heavily on test scores. But one test taken on one particular day does not provide a complete picture of all the ways schools are helping students succeed. The Dashboard continues to provide information on different aspects of student performance, but also includes information on school growth and other factors reflecting a more comprehensive view. The Dashboard replaces the former School District Report Card and Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) reports.
Please note, the data made available to the public masks or hides data for groups with 10 or fewer students to protect confidential information about individual students.
What’s next for our district?
We have strong plans for working to improve the educational programs at our school. We would like you and your child(ren) to continue to be active participants in our educational system. Please help support our high expectations for student achievement by participating in the school educational initiatives, offering input and support in our endeavors to raise student achievement, or volunteering at the school. Meeting our school’s goals will take a united effort, and I look forward to working with our families to ensure success for each student.
School Support under ESSA
Jefferson Elementary is a participating Title I school, with a student membership count of 330. If you have any questions regarding this information, please contact the school at 1701 South 4th Ave, Fargo, ND or 701-446- 4700.
Thank you,
Brad Franklin
Enrichment Summer School
The Fargo Public Schools Elementary Enrichment program offers a wide variety of classes for children who have completed grades 2-5. The summer enrichment courses are intended to strengthen students’ self-esteem, learn new abilities, and encourage lifelong learning through creative and enriching activities. You can register online for courses by clinking the following link: www.fargo.k12.nd.us/SSElementaryRegistration
JUNE 10 to JUNE 28
8:00 am – 10:00 am
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
All Classes held at: Bennett Elementary School- 2000 58th Ave. South Fargo, ND 58104
Transitions Summer School
Transitions Summer School is a teacher referred program. It is designed to provide additional support for students, in the area of math and/or reading, who are in need of extra instruction for them to be successful for the upcoming school year. Registration forms are due by April 15th. Parents will receive a confirmation letter from the Transitions office by June 10th, informing you of your child's placement.
DATES: July 8th-26th (Monday-Friday)
TIMES: 8:00 AM -12:00 PM
WHERE: Elementary Buildings
Attendance Policy: Students enrolled in the "Transitions" Summer School Program are expected to be in attendance a minimum of 13 days of the 15 class days scheduled. Students who are absent are expected to make up the work they missed during their absence.
Please contact Rebecca Folden, Summer School Director, at 446-4404 with any questions.
Safe Routes to School Study
In 2019, the Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Council of Governments (Metro COG) is working with the City of Fargo to create a Safe Routes to School plan. The goal of Safe Routes to School (SRTS) plans and programs is to increase the number of students walking and biking to school through encouragement and education programs, as well as physical improvements to streets and sidewalks.
The 2019 Fargo SRTS Plan will recommend how to make walking and biking to school easier, safer and more comfortable for students and families. Recommended improvements will be made for all elementary and middle schools within the City of Fargo including Fargo Public Schools, West Fargo Public Schools, and Private Schools.
In the upcoming months, there will be a number of exciting activities involving the school community. Parent and caregiver surveys will be sent home (either electronically or hard copy) to gather valuable insight from families about walking and biking to school. Later in the spring, project staff and other members of the school community will be visiting each school to observe arrival and dismissal and assess walking and biking conditions near schools. There will also be four public open houses held around the City to talk about the project and learn more from the community.
Please contact your school principal if you'd like to be involved. You can learn more at the project website: http://www.fmmetrocog.org/projects-rfps/fargo-safe-routes-school-plan
Positive Behavior at Jefferson
Every year, Jefferson has a different schoolwide theme. This theme is incorporated into our monthly Character assemblies and celebrations. This year’s theme is Bobcats have the Power to Make Right Choice. It is a superhero theme that will focus on making good choices.
BOBCAT EXPECTATONS
Bobcats are in charge of their learning.
BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR GOLDEN TICKETS!
Golden Tickets are given to students when an adult notices them showing Bobcat expectations and following the school rules (being responsible, respectful and safe). At the end of each month 2 Golden Tickets are drawn from each class and those lucky winners get to sit at a special lunch table known as the Golden Table.
WHAT IS A SELF MANAGER?
Many students at Jefferson have shown that they ALWAYS show Bobcat expectations. These students can apply to be Self Managers. A Self Manager gets a special badge which means they do not need to use hall passes. There are also weekly celebrations for the Self Managers and many other privileges. Any student can be a Self Manager if they work hard at it and make good choices for themselves!
Jefferson Elementary School
Email: franklb@fargo.k12.nd.us
Website: www.fargo.k12.nd.us/Jefferson
Location: 1701 4th Avenue South, Fargo, ND, USA
Phone: 701-446-4700