The Jefferson Journal September 20
Thomas Jefferson Elementary---We are Jaguars
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
Important News For the coming weeks
October
- 7th 5-6pm PTO Meeting in Library
- 8th Life Touch Picture Day
- 8th First Day of Session 1 of After school programs
- 11th 2nd Grade Family Lunch
- 11th 4th Grade Visits the NTC Agricultural Lab in the morning
- 14th Flag Football Jamboree at Thom Field 4:15-6:15pm
- 18th 4th & 5th Grade Breakfast Family Day
- 18th Volleyball Jamboree at Wausau West 4:30-6pm
- 23rd PTO Halloween Dance Party 5:30-7:30pm
- 24th-25th NO SCHOOL
Noticias Importantes Para La Próxima Semana
7 de octubre
- Reunion de la Organización de Padres y Meastros (PTO) en la biblioteca de 5-6 pm.
8 de octubre
- Día de fotografías por Life Touch
- Primer día de los prgramas despues de escuela sesión 1
11 de octubre
- Almuerzo en familia para 2do grado
- 4to grado visitará el laboratorio agricultural de NTC por la mañana.
14 de octubre
- Torneo de Tocho Bandera en Campo Thom (Thom Field) de 4:15-6:15 pm.
18 de octubre
- Desayuno en familia para 4to y 5to grado.
- Torneo de vóleibol en la Escuela Superior Wausau West de 4:30-6:00 pm.
23 de octubre
- Fiesta de baile de Halloween (la tradición américana de Halloween es vestir un disfraz y comer muchos dulces) organizada por la Organización de Padres y Maestros (PTO) de 5:30-7:30 pm.
24 y 25 de octubre
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- Kaum Hli 8 Thawj Nub Lub Program Lawb Ntawv Qho 1 Pib Kawm
- Kaum Hli 11 Nam Txiv Qaib 2 tuaj nrug Mivnyuas Noj Su
- Kaum Hli 11 Qaib 4 Moog tom NTC saib Puab Ua Laj Ua Teb le caag yaav sawv ntxuv
- Kaum Hli 14 Muaj Sib Xeem Flag Football tom Thom Field 4:15-6:15 tsaus ntuj
- Kaum Hli 18 Nam Txiv Qaib 4 & 5 Tuaj nrug Mivnyuas Noj Tshais
- Kaum Hli 18 Muaj Sib Xeem Volleyball tom Wausau West 4:30-6:00 tsaus ntuj
- Kaum Hli 23 Nam Txiv PTO Muaj Laas Voos Party rua Halloween 5:30-7:30 tsaus ntuj
- Kaum Hli 24-25 TSI MUAJ KAWM NTAWV
Conferences
Here are the conference dates for the 2019-2020 school year. In a few weeks you will be receiving information regarding scheduling for our November dates through PTCfast.com.
Monday, November 4
1:00 – 7:30 pm
Thursday, November 7
3:30 – 7:30 pm
Thursday, February 20
3:30 – 7:30 pm
Tuesday, February 25
3:30 – 7:30 pm
In addition to these dates, we have Monday, September 30, 3:30 – 7:30 pm, scheduled as teacher check-in time. This will be an invite from the classroom teacher to parents who missed Open House or to parents that the classroom teacher would like to meet with.
Donations Needed for School Store!!
Ice Cream Party with Mr. Johnson
Thank You to all the wonderful families that joined us for our first family night!!! The school looks amazing!!!
Would You Like to Volunteer? Thomas Jefferson could use you 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.
Safety Patrol of the week Sept 16-20
This week’s featured safety patrol is Baron G. Baron is not only a 5th grade student in Miss Fritz’s classroom but he is also one of our patrol captains. This job means he is responsible for helping the patrols on his week to do their job safely and responsibly. Baron’s favorite subject is gym. When he is not at school, Baron enjoys biking and playing with his friends. Baron says he enjoys giving smiles to school mates and crossing his elders. Thanks for your service, Baron!
Music Corner for Kindergarten and 1st Grade
Ask Me About…
Music Edition - Kindergarten & 1st Grade
...Our song “No More Pie”.
See if your child can be the leader for you to echo, or sing along with this recording.
Oh my... (echo each line)
No more pie...
Pie's too sweet...
I want a piece of meat...
Meat's too read...
I want a piece of bread...
Bread's too brown...
I think I'll go to town...
Town's too far...
I think I'll take a car...
Car won't go...
I fell and stubbed my toe...
Toe gives me pain...
I think I'll take a train...
Train had a wreck...
I fell and hurt my neck...
Oh my...
No more pie...
Thomas Jefferson Family Cook Book!! Please share you 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!
4th Graders Exploring Multiplication
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
G2M After School programs will begin the first week in October. Yellow registration forms will go home soon!
Thomas Jefferson PTO needs your help!
Our next PTO Meeting will be on October 7th 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 posted as of September 15th can be found here.
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.
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
Withholding of Directory Information - Policy 5200
Annual Public Notice Parents/guardians/students will be notified annually of the following: (a) their rights to inspect, review, and obtain copies of student records; (b) the existence of the student records policy and procedures and where copies can be obtained; (c) the categories of student record information which have been designated as directory data and their rights to deny the release of such information; (d) the right to request the amendment of student records to ensure that they are not inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy or other rights; and (e) their right to file a complaint with the Family Policy and Regulations Office of the U.S. Department of Education. A notice will be sent individually in the language of the parent/guardian or student if a language other than English is necessary to communicate this notice. Procedures for Implementing Request to Withhold or Disclose Directory Information
1. Annually, each school must publish notice in their first newsletter informing eligible parties they have fourteen (14) days to inform the school that they do not want ALL or Any PART OF the directory data information to be released.
2. All new enrolles, as well as parents/guardians/adult students, will be notified upon enrollment through the Principal's or Counseling Office.
3. The District does not need to seek parent/guardian/adult student permission to disclose directory information. If eligible parties desire that ALL or ANY PART OF the directory information not be released, they must so inform the school the student attends by completing the proper form, REQUEST TO WITHHOLD DIRECTORY INFORMATION. Copies will be made for the Superintendent of Schools Office, School Guidance Office, Student's File, Parent/Guardian, and Principal's Office.
4. The federal “No Child Left Behind” legislation mandates that school districts shall provide, upon request by a military recruiter or an institution of higher education, access to secondary students’ names, addresses, and telephone listings unless the parents/guardians or adult student request that this information not be released. Opt out forms (Higher Ed and Military) are available at the schools, and copies will be made for the Superintendent of Schools’ office, school guidance office, student's file, parent/guardian, and school principal's office.
5. To disclose directory information, the person, organization, or institution must comply with the following: a. Submit their request in writing. b. Allow the District 45 days to provide directory data. c. The District will charge 20 cents a page to provide copies of directory data.