The Jefferson Journal December 13th
The best way to predict the future is to create it.- Lincoln
Come Celebrate with us
Important News For the coming weeks
December
- 23rd-Jan 1st Winter Break- NO SCHOOL
January
- 2nd School Resumes
- 6th PTO Meeting at 5pm in School Library
- 8th 4K Parents at school 9:55-10:55am and 1:10-2:10pm
- 10th Kindergarten Family Lunch
- 14th 4th Grade at School Forest
- 17th Early Dismissal at 11:30am (No school for 4K)
- 20th NO SCHOOL
- 23rd Last Day of Session 2 After School
- 23rd Family Game Night 5:30- 6:30 pm
Noticias Importantes Para La Próxima Semana
Del 23 de diciembre al 1 de enero
- Vacaciones de invierno - NO HAY CLASES.
Enero
- 2 de enero Regreso a Clases
- 6 de enero Junta de PTO Meeting a las 5pm en la biblioteca escolar
- 8 de enero Padres de niños de 4K a escuela 9:55-10:55 am y 1:10-2:10 pm
- 10 de enero Almuerzo familiar de Kinder
- 14 de enero El Grado 4 al Bosque Escolar
- 17 de enero Salida Temprana a las 11:30 am (No hay escuela para 4K)
- 20 de enero NO HAY ESCUELA
- 23 de enero Último día de sesión 2 del programa después de escuela
- 23 de enero Noche familiar de Juegos 5:30- 6:30 pm
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Kaum Ob Hli Ntuj
- Nub tim 23 - Ib Hli Ntuj 1 Su - TSI MUAJ KAWM NTAWV
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- 2 Rov Qaab Tuaj Kawm Ntawv
- 6 Nam Txiv Nai Khu muaj Saablaaj PTO 5:00 tsaus ntuj huv Library
- 8 Cov Nam Txiv 4K Tuaj Saib Mivnyuas Kawm Ntawv le caag 9:55-10:55 sawv ntxuv hab
- 10 Cov Nam Txiv Tsev Tuabneeg Kindergarten Tuaj Nrug Mivnyuas Noj Su
- 14 Mivnyuas Qaib 4 Moog tom School Forest
- 17 Lawb thaum 11:30 yaav taav su (Tsi muaj 4K)
- 20 TSI MUAJ KAWM NTAWV
- 23 Lub Program Lawb Ntawv Qho 2 taag
- 23 Nam Txiv Tsev Tuabneeg muaj Ua si Game 5:30- 6:30 tsaus ntuj
Raptor Visitor Management System
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Wausau School District is pleased to announce that we will begin using the Raptor Visitor Management System in all of our schools to strengthen the District’s safety and security protocols. A component of keeping students and staff safe is knowing precisely who is in our schools at all times. The Raptor system will allow us to more closely track visitors, contractors, and volunteers in our schools.
Upon entering a District school, visitors will be asked to present a valid state-issued ID, which will be checked against a national sex offender database to ensure that registered sex offenders are not entering our buildings. The Raptor system only checks the visitor's name and date of birth for comparison with a national database of registered sex offenders. No other data from the ID is gathered or recorded. The system is not connected to any other database and information is not shared with any outside agency.
Once the visitor’s entry is approved, a badge will be issued that identifies the name of the visitor, the date and time, and the purpose of the visit. Children who do not have a valid ID may be allowed to visit as long as they are accompanied by an adult who has completed the check-in process and has been issued a badge. Regular volunteers and all contractors or subcontractors will be subject to the same procedure as visitors at all times. If the visitor’s identity cannot be verified through an acceptable form of identification, the visitor will not be allowed to proceed past the office area. The Raptor system does not replace our current volunteer process.
A visitor’s badge will not be necessary for those who visit our schools to simply pick up or drop off an item in the office. A badge is also not necessary for those who are picking up their child from the office as long as they are not going into the school building.
The Raptor Visitor Management System and process will only be used during school hours. Attendees at after-hours events such as performances, ceremonies, or academic/athletic competitions will not be required to complete the process.
This new system was piloted and tested beginning in September at both South Mountain Elementary School and Wausau East High School. The testing process has been smooth and all schools will begin utilizing the new system on January 2, immediately following Winter Break. Signage will also be placed in school parking lots to remind visitors to bring and present a valid state-issued ID prior to entering the building.
The safety of our students and staff is our highest priority. The Raptor Visitor Management System and process will help us ensure that people who may present a danger are kept away from our students and staff. Thank you, in advance, for supporting our strengthened safety and security protocols in the Wausau School District.
Sincerely,
Angela Lloyd, Director of Pupil Services
Encore Updates
Safety Patrol of the Week December 9th-13th
This week’s featured safety patrol is Cooper H. Cooper is a fourth grade student in Mrs. Riggs’ classroom. Cooper’s favorite subjects are math, reading, writing and social studies. When he is not at school, Cooper enjoys spending time with his family and playing outside. Cooper says he enjoys doing safety patrol because he likes to get kids home safely! Thanks for your service, Cooper!
Volunteer at Thomas Jefferson
Shutterfly Storefront Fundraising Program
Through the Shutterfly Storefront Fundraising Program you can earn donations for Thomas Jefferson.
For every purchase made, Shutterfly will donate 8% to your organization (after discounts and before shipping and taxes). Below is the link that will bring you directly to the site.
Question of The Month
Good afternoon Thomas Jefferson Families,
The District Title I Advisory Committee (principals, enrichment coordinators and parent representatives) would like to establish a process for two-way dialogue with families. Once each month, a question will be discussed at PTO meetings and then shared with larger school community to gather parent feedback. Here is the link to December’s survey question.We are recording, and listening to your responses so that we can better understand the needs of our and appreciate your feedback. If you would like a hard copy sent home instead, please contact the school office.
We're Better Together
Would You Like to Volunteer? Thomas Jefferson could use your help
Parents-
Just a reminder, volunteer opportunities will be posted online throughout the year. Please sign up online and not just with the teaching staff. This keeps everyone accounted for and safe that is in our building.
If you haven't created an account yet, click here and complete the application
If you already have a volunteer account, log in at myimpactpage.com, select the opportunity you are interested in and sign up.
Remember, volunteering in the classroom and going on field trips requires a criminal background check. Complete Step 2 if you plan on this type of volunteerism. They do take time to process so please plan ahead.
For questions or to learn more contact Roxane Hagedorn, rhagedor@wausauschools.org (preferred) or 715.261.0584.
iPad Insurance
If payment is not received or insurance declined, families assume the full cost of any and all repairs caused by misuse, abuse, or accident.
If you are unsure if you have already paid, please call the school office at 715-261-0175.
Thomas Jefferson PTO needs your help!
Our next PTO Meeting will be on January 6th at 5-6pm in the school library
If you have questions or ideas please contact either
Natty, Natthasinee Khanthachai at nattyowl@hotmail.com
or Sara Baumann at sdmb9512@gmail.com
E-Flyers
E-Flyers from non-profit community organizations, as well as for District and school-sponsored activities and events, are routinely posted to the District website. To be sure our families do not miss these activities and events, an email will be sent to parents/guardians around the 1st and 15th of each month.
Guidelines for submitting E-Flyers can be found here.
Thomas Jefferson Family Cook Book!! Please share your recipes here!!!
We are celebrating our diverse and amazing Jefferson culture by compiling recipes that make our homes special! Add a dash of tradition and a cup of your family favorites! If you have a recipe that you would like to share for our end of the year Jefferson Family Cook Book here is the link and code to get there.
Once there, use the plus button under the correct recipe heading and type in your recipe! Let's grow in tradition together!
If you need help or translation please feel free to email or call
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Paokee Xiong - EL Teacher - paxiong@wausauschools.org
Lisa Alexander - EL Teacher - lalexand@wausauschools.org
Sara Goldberg - EL/1st Grade Spanish Bilingual Teacher - sgoldber@wausauschools.org
Edgar Gomez Oviedo - Spanish Translator - egomezoveido@wausauschools.org
Eileen Thao - Hmong Translator - ethao@wausauschools.org
James Lor - Hmong EL Paraprofessional - jlor@wauauschools.org
Samantha Kniess - 4K Spanish Bilingual Teacher - skniess@wausauschools.org
Please check out the December Home & School Connection
After school Programs and Boys and Girls Club
Boys & Girls Club stops at Thomas Jefferson daily to pick up 4th and 5th graders who have signed up. If your interested please contact the Boys & Girls Club directly at 715 845-2582/ or Lisa Carroll at 715 261-0180
December Menus
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Email: bsjohnson@wausauschools.org
Website: wausauschools.org
Location: 500 West Randolph Street, Wausau, WI, USA
Phone: 715-261-0175
Facebook: facebook.com/wausauschdist
Twitter: @wausauschdist