Jaguar Times
What's Going on at School This Week - February 11 - 15
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Calendar of Events
OBOB Battles
All Week - during lunch - Library
Jog-a-Thon
Tuesday and Wednesday - February 12 & 13
Jaguar Gym
Jaguar Java (see below for more information)
Tuesday, February 12
5:45 pm - Library
JPAT Meeting
Tuesday, February 12
6:30 pm - Library
Looking Ahead...
NO SCHOOL - President's Day
Monday, February 18
JPAT Dine Out
Wednesday, February 20 - Sky High
Jefferson Carnival
Friday, February 22
6:00 - 8:00 pm
World Rare Disease Day - Wear Denim
Thursday, February 28
World Rare Disease Day is an annual observance to raise awareness for 350 million people affected by rare disease globally.
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Jefferson Jog-A-Thon 2019 - February 12 and 13
Dear Parents and Jefferson Community,
Break out those sneakers and comfy clothes! It’s almost time! Our annual Jog-a-Thon is this week on Tuesday and Wednesday, February 12 and 13th! We hope the kids are getting excited to participate, and eager run enough laps to see their teachers in tutus!
We still need volunteers to count laps and cheer on students as they run. Thank you to those who have already signed - your help is immensely appreciated! We couldn’t do this without the support of our community.
Volunteer sign up is available at: http://signup.com/go/rLAbhfg or contact Meagan Johanson at nutmeagan27@gmail.com.
Thank you!
Your Jog-a-thon Team
Rorie Solberg
Paul Jacobsen
Meagan Johanson
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Jaguar Java - Tuesday, February 12 - 5:45 pm
It will be an important evening of great information. Please join us. Child Care is provided.
JPAT Meeting - Tuesday, February 12 - 6:30 pm
Sock Drive for Cancer Patients
Sock it to us! One of our FABULOUS 5th grade students is collecting socks so local cancer patients can get the "warm fuzzies" while they are receiving their treatment!
Collections will continue through Feb 14th!
What a great way to share some friendship and LOVE!
Carnival Friday February 22nd 6pm - 8pm
Join us for games, prizes, crafts, balloon animals, face-painting, cotton candy, and so much fun at this year's Carnival on Friday, Feb. 22nd at Jefferson. Snacks and beverages will be sold at the snack bar. La Rockita will be serving burritos and bowls for purchase.
Skip the line and buy wristbands for $1 off Wed 2/20, Thu 2/21, or Fri 2/22 before & after school . Or buy for $8 regular price at the door (family max of $28). Sales are at the front entrance. Adults and kids under 5 are free.
Volunteers are needed to help setup, sell tickets, MC the cake walk, and help cleanup. Signup for a volunteer slot here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0e44aeab2aa7ff2-jefferson2
Don't forget to donate your cupcakes to the cake walk. Drop them off anytime on Friday Feb. 22nd to the cart inside the lobby.
For more information, please contact Polly Wegner at polly.wegner@gmail.com.
Reminder- Restrictions on Food Offered During Celebrations and Parties
The policy reads in part, "Foods and beverages sold or offered in classrooms (e.g., celebrations, rewards) or school-sponsored activities during the school day shall follow the Oregon Smart Snacks standards unless otherwise exempt by state law."
This means that if you would like to bring treats to your child's class to celebrate their birthday those treats must meet or exceed the Smart Snack Nutrition Guidelines. You may choose to celebrate your child's birthday at school without food. Many of our classrooms already offer opportunities to celebrate birthdays with non-food options. Check with your classroom teacher for their birthday party guidelines.
Here are some helpful links to help you with your Smart Snack Shopping.
The enforcement of this policy means that the office and the classroom teacher will not accept treats (like cupcakes) to celebrate birthdays. Please consult the links above to find those Smart Snack treats that are acceptable at school.
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Parent Information about Weather Delays and Cancellations
District to Host Sustainability Summit February 13, all are invited
You are invited to attend the Corvallis School District’s Sustainability Summit for families, staff, and the community on Wednesday, February 13, from 6 to 8 pm at the Western View Center, 1445 SW 35th Street (just south of the main administration building). Light refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome.
The meeting will feature a brief presentation of the district’s activities and planning for 2019 and beyond and will include an opportunity to provide input and ideas about the draft version of the district’s sustainability plan. Please join us in this informative and interactive session to help shape the future of sustainability in Corvallis schools! You can let us know you will be attending by sending an RSVP to: communications@corvallis.k12.or.us
El distrito escolar de Corvallis celebrará la Cumbre de sustentabilidad el 13 de febrero, todos están invitados
Usted está invitado a asistir a la Cumbre de Sustentabilidad que el Distrito Escolar de Corvallis organiza para las familias, el personal y la comunidad. Ésta cumbre se llevará a cabo el miércoles 13 de febrero, de 6 a 8 pm en Western View Center, localizado en 1445 SW 35th Street (justo al sur del edificio de la administración principal). Se servirá un refrigerio ligero. Proporcionaremos servicios de traducción/interpretación. Todos son bienvenidos.
La reunión incluirá una breve presentación sobre la planeación y actividades del distrito del 2019 en adelante, e incluirá la oportunidad de dar retroalimentación y aportar ideas para crear la versión preliminar del plan de sustentabilidad del distrito. ¡Únase a nosotros en ésta sesión informativa e interactiva para ayudar a dar forma al futuro de la sustentabilidad en las escuelas de Corvallis! Por favor, confirme su asistencia enviando un RSVP a: communications@corvallis.k12.or.us
TEDxYouth @ CVHS
The annual TEDxYouth@CVHS Event is put on by high school students of Crescent Valley High School. The theme for the 2019 event has the speakers focusing on the idea of Xplore. The event will have six youth and adult speakers, a raffle, free food, merchandise for sale, and a post-event Q&A! Everyone in the community is welcome including youth and adults!
More information available HERE.
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What I Am Reading this Week
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Corvallis School District Community Flyers
Parent Volunteers and Field Trips
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Jefferson Elementary School
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