Jeffries Weekly Update
February 8-12, 2016
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This Week's Events
Monday-Friday Feb. 8-12- Valentine Gram Sales (8:30-9:00AM and during 2nd Grade Program at 2PM and 7PM). $0.50 for sucker/gram or $2 Monkey Gram (while supplies last). Staff can send them to other staff members, students, etc. Parents or students can send them to anyone in the school community.
Monday, Feb. 8- Watch DOG: John Lawson; Liz has MOY Growth Mtgs.
Tuesday, Feb. 9- Watch DOG: Steve Hansen; In-School House Players Assembly 1:15PM (K-5 in gym); Jeffries Faculty Meeting/Professional Learning (Mrs. Eberhart's Room) 4-5PM; Jeffries Kindergarten Registration 5-7PM; 2nd Grade Rehearsal for School at 2PM (following In-School House Players at 1:10PM- be ready in the gym by 1:10PM to start for K-5); PTA Mtg. with 2nd Gr.Performance at 7PM (students meet in classrooms @ 6:45PM);
Kindergarten Registration at Jeffries (for 2016-2017) from 5-7PM
Wednesday, Feb. 10- Liz out all day with Senior Leadership Meetings/Principal Job Alike (at KAC). Mr. Mendenhall (AM) and Mrs. Certain (PM) will be Teacher in Charge for Emergencies. (Note: Eutsler will do announcements; Livingston will do carline duty)
Thursday, Feb. 11- Watch DOG: Brandon Essary; TST at 7:45AM; Liz in MOY Growth Plan Mtgs.; Liz at KAC from 1:30-on for SPS R-12 Facility Mater Planning Focus Group).
Friday, Feb. 12- Valentine's Parties 2:30-3:30PM
Saturday, Feb. 13- KHS Cheerleading Clinic 1PM (registration forms in office)
Upcoming Events
Monday, Feb. 15– No School (President’s Day)
Friday, Feb. 19- 5th Grade students visit Carver Middle School (morning); Mobile Food Pantry at Jeffries 11:00-12:30PM (all Jeffries families may come)
Monday, Feb. 22- 3rd Grade Peter & the Wolf Field Trip
Wednesday, Feb. 24- Science Consumables $$ must be spent- see Lucie Rogers; Leader in Me Steering Committee Mtg. 7:45AM
Friday, Feb. 26– Jeffries K Registration (2016-2017 School Year) from 10-12PM.
Monday, Feb. 29-March. 4- Student Council Penny War (to benefit Leadership Program)
Wednesday, March 2- Leadership Day at Bellerive Elementary
Friday, March 4- Leadership Assembly; End of 3rd Quarter
March 7-11- Spring Break
Monday, Feb. 29– March 4- Student Council Penny War (to benefit Leadership Program)
Tuesday, March 1– PTA Mtg. with 1st Grade Performance at 7PM
Friday, March 4- Leadership Assembly; End of 3rd Quarter
March 7-11- Spring Break
Monday, March 14- Professional Work Day
Tuesday, March 15– Jeffries Texas Roadhouse Night 4-8PM (students dance at 7PM) Wednesday, March 16– Parents as Teachers K-Prep 12:30PM & Future Jaguars 1:30-2:15PM (library)
Thursday, March 17- St. Patrick's Day
Friday, March 18– VOICE (Career Fair) for 3-5th Grade (organized by Mrs. Livingston from 9AM-12PM; PTA Spring Fundraiser Major Saver Kick-Off Assembly
Tuesday, March 22– 4th Grade Field Trip to the Springfield Symphony
Wednesday, March 23– Class Pictures, Spring Individual Pictures and 5th Grade Graduation Pictures
Monday, March 28- Jeffries Math Night 4:30-6:00PM
Wednesday, March 30– K & 1st Grade Assembly from 9:15-10AM– Springfield Regional Opera “Opera in the Schools”
Friday, April 1– Leadership Assembly
Tuesday, April 12– PTA General Mtg. with Kindergarten Performance at 7PM
Wednesday, April 13– Parents as Teachers K-Prep 12:30 & Future Jaguars 1:30-2:15PM
Tuesday, April 19- 5th grade students go to the Cardinals Game 9-1:30PM (tentatively)
Tuesday, April 26- Digital Dialogue Day with 3-5th grade students 2PM (assembly)
Wednesday, April 27- 4th grade students go to the Cardinals Game 9-1:30PM
Thursday, April 28- Jeffries Fine Arts Night (5:30-6:30PM)
Friday, April 29- 3D Club Celebration (12-2PM)
Saturday, April 30- Color Run "Jaguars"
Monday, May 2- 3rd grade students go to the Cardinals game 9-1:30PM
Monday, May 2-May 6- Teacher Appreciation Week
Thursday, May 14- Character Ed./Goal Setting Assembly with Real Encounter
Friday, May 13- Field Day
Saturday, May 14- Ridgecrest presents: Jeffries Family Day (with Real Encounter)
Ready to move beyond Lexia? Training for Reading Plus!
You also can explore Reading Plus trainings online:
Reading Plus Level 1 (Canvas)
Reading Plus Level 2 (Canvas)
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Training
Reading Plus Level 2
Time
4:00pm-5:00pm
Dates & Locations
Mon., February 1, 2016 Tefft Rm 102
Mon., February 22, 2016 Tefft Rm 102
Mon., March 21, 2016 Tefft Rm 102
Mon,. April 4, 2016 Tefft Rm 102
Need $$ to provide resources, etc. for your classroom?
Just a reminder that the Pick-a-Project application is still open until April. Teachers are still able to take advantage of this funding opportunity through the Foundation. More information and how to apply is found here on our webpage http://www.supportsps.org/pick-a-project
Spread Some Love!
When? Feb. 8-12th from 8:30-9:00AM (and sold at 2nd Grade Performances)
What? Valentine Gram for $0.50 (V-Day Gram with sucker) or $2.00 V-Day Gram with Monkey)
Why? To Spread Some Love & Benefit the Leadership Program
Delivery? Student Council will deliver grams in time for the V-Day parties (Feb. 12th)