September 16th Jefferson Journal
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Email: bsjohnson@wausauschools.org
Website: https://jefferson.wausauschools.org/
Location: 500 West Randolph Street, Wausau, WI, USA
Phone: 715-261-0175
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WausauSchDist/
THOMAS JEFFERSON STUDENT DROP OFF/PICK UP
Please follow these procedures during drop-off/pick-up
- Drive Slowly through the drop-off/pick-up zone
- Drive up as far forward as possible before before allowing your student to get out or in the vehicle.
- Please have your student exit/enter the car door closest to the curb.
- Be prepared for a quick drop-off/pick-up. Have all conversations finished before dropping off and have items ready to go.
- If more time is needed for drop-off/pick-up or you need to enter the building please park in the parking lot and walk to the school. Remember parents/guardians that want to come in the building must use Door 1. Students need to enter the building using Door 6 until 8:35am.
- Be aware of pedestrians, other vehicles, and your surrounding.
Thank you for maintaining a safe drop-off/pick-up for everyone. If you have any questions, please contact the school office.
THOMAS JEFFERSON IMPORTANT CONTACTS
Health Office - Ms Megan call 715-261-0186 or email mbach@wausauschools.org
4K Office - Ms. Jessica Brown call 715-261-0185 or email jrbrown@wausauschools.org
SCIENCE
Mrs. Dienger has created a science website for Kindergarten - 5th Graders to share what students are learning, when they are learning it and other events. Please click on the link to check it out.
G2M Student Memberships - THIS IS A ONE TIME ANNUAL FEE. Please disregard if you have paid.
The cost for membership is $10 per year, or a $25 maximum per family to offset the cost of supplies. This is not intended to be a barrier to participation. Families are asked to pay, as they are able. Whether your child attends one class or several, this is a one-time annual fee. Please note that this membership fee is separate from and should not be confused with any athletic fees, membership fees for outside community agencies or other site-specific special programs or events. Parents can pay the G2M program fee via your Infinite campus portal Parent Portal at https://tinyurl.com/G2Mafterschool, or by sending payment with your student to the attention of your G2M Coordinator.
____Payment enclosed with registration. Please make checks payable to Wausau School District to the attention of your G2M Coordinator.
____Payment made previously or online
____Request waiver of fee at this time
PTO NEWS
Next Meeting October 3rd at 5pm in the Library
Follow on Facebook: Thomas Jefferson Jaguars PTO
If you have any questions about PTO please email thomas.jeffersonpto.2019@gmail.com
Wausau West is offering Family Nights Out of This World!
Background Check Clarification- Please Read if you plan to volunteer in a school
When a Background Check is NOT REQUIRED:
- If you are a Wausau District employee or have completed a background check during the current calendar year
- When a Volunteer is volunteering for a singular event or an activity where they will not be individually responsible for supervision of students (i.e. Book Fair, single classroom party, serving food at a Winter Tea, Athletic or Music event for a day, etc.), the Volunteer will not need to complete a background check. The Volunteer will simply use the Raptor system as they enter the building, check in at the office and sign the Volunteer form.
When a Background Check IS REQUIRED:
- A Volunteer is chaperoning for a field trip or any event involving supervision of students, the Volunteer will need to complete a background check.
- If someone is a REGULAR Volunteer (i.e. classroom parent volunteers every Tuesday on a biweekly or on a monthly basis for a class or program, etc.), they will need to complete a background check
BACKGROUND CHECKS WILL BE REPEATED EVERY FIVE YEARS
IMPORTATANT DATES FOR 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR
September 18th: Last day of the Jefferson Apparel Sale
September 20th: Picture Day at school
September 27th: Mrs. Rigg's 4th Grade Class visit the Little Red School House
September 28th: Mrs. Ninnemann's 4th Grade Class visit the Little Red School House
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9 hli tim 27: Mrs. Riggs' hoob mus tom Little Red School House
9 hli tim 28: Mrs. Ninnemann's hoob mus tom Little Red School House
Remember to check out the Thomas Jefferson School calendar on the website to view what is going on at the school. The button below will take you to the calendar.
Bridging Brighter Smiles
- Oral Screening
- Dental Cleaning
- Fluoride Varnish Sealants
- Silver Diamine Fluoride
- Referral Assistance
Visit Bridging Brighter Smiles website by clicking the below flyer.
HEALTH OFFICE INFORMATION
Boys & Girls Club of Wausau offering Free Transportation for after school Program for 3rd, 4th & 5th Graders
The Boys & Girls Club of the Wausau Area be offering free after school transportation from Thomas Jefferson to the Caroline S. Mark Site beginning on Wednesday, September 1st. At Thomas Jefferson, the Boys & Girls Club bus will pick-up at the end of the school day.
Students in 3rd, 4th and 5th grade may sign-up to ride the bus at any time by completing the transportation survey available on the Club’s website: https://www.bgclub.com/school-year-programs. Anyone interested in riding the bus to the Club must also complete a Membership enrollment form for the Caroline S. Mark Site.
SCHOOL HOURS FOR KINDERGARTEN - 5TH GRADE
MORNING ARRIVAL
8:10am - Breakfast Begins and is served until 8:25am ENTER DOOR 68:20am - Playground is open. ENTER DOOR 6
8;30am - Students heading to their classrooms. ENTER DOOR 6
8:35am - Students need to be in their desk and ready for learning if not they will be marked TARDY. DOOR 6 WILL BE LOCKED AT THIS TIME
After 8:35am students will need to enter DOOR 1 and will be marked Tardy
DISMISSAL END OF THE SCHOOL DAY
3:30pm - Students will be dismissed out DOOR 1
If your student will not be arriving to school on time due to an appointment please call the school office 715-261-0175 or email Mrs. Tranchita at ctranchita@wausauschools.org
ATTENDANCE FOR KINDERGARTEN - 5TH GRADE
If your child will not be coming to school please call the school office at 715-261-0175 or send an email to Mrs. Tranchita at ctranchita@wausauschools.org by 9:00 a.m. that school day. Feel free to leave a voicemail with your child’s name, grade and absence reason. If we do not hear from a family by 9:00 a.m. a phone call will be made to the parents inquiring about the absence.
Please note a student can only be excused by a parent for ten (10) days per school year. The student must complete any course work missed during the absence. If the student exceeds the 10 days they will be listed as unexcused and could lead to Truancy Court. If a student has a medical appointment please make sure to receive a note from the medical provider and provide the note to the school. If you have a medical excuse these days will not be counted towards the parental 10 days. Examples of reasons for being absent that can be counted under these 10 parent approved days include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. professional and other necessary appointments (e.g., medical, dental, and legal) that cannot be scheduled outside of the school day (Without a medical note)
2. illness without a medical excuse from a physician
3. attend a funeral
4. vacations
If you have any questions about Truancy please feel free to contact Morgan Knetter, our school social worker, at mknetter@wausauschools.org.
4K ATTENDANCE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
If your student is in the 4K program:
- Use Door 15 for pick-up & drop off and AVOID parking in the bus lane.
- Report any absences by calling the 4K office 715-261-0185 or email Ms. Jess at jrbrown@wausauschools.org. PLEASE NOTE: If your child rides the bus you must also let First Student.