Each week, we randomly draw our Attendance Champs from students and staff who had 100% attendance the previous week. Congratulations to our champs for October 26–30!
• Kindergarten — Jaxon Paulsen
• 1st grade — Rylen Johns
• 2nd grade — Javontez Washington
• 3rd grade — Cristofer Rocha Reyes
• 4th grade — Kayleonna Frazier
• 5th grade — Karly Brandenburg
• Staff — Mrs. Brown
Way to go, 5th grade! You earned the attendance belt with 95.6% attendance, the highest in the school last week!
And a big cheer for our First Quarter Attendance Champs, 3rd grade! Our third graders topped 95% attendance every single week of the first quarter. That streak earned them a pizza party! 🍕
Thank you to our Jefferson families for helping our students show up ready to learn. Rise Up, Jefferson!
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 — OSKEEWAWA DAY! 🧡
Happy Wednesday, Jefferson!
Cooperation also means learning how to work through disagreements. If a conflict happens, pause, listen to each other, use calm words, and work together toward a fair solution.
🎺 Today: Band / 5th Grade Orchestra
🤝 Student Council Meeting — 2:45 PM in Mrs. Bormann’s Room
🎂 Birthday Spotlight:
No birthdays at Jefferson today!
🌦️ Weather: A chance of showers in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. High around 64°F.
📅 Tomorrow: PTA Meeting at 2:45 PM in the LRC
⏰ FRIDAY REMINDER: 2-hour early out at 12:45 PM and NO PRESCHOOL.
We’re hiring one-on-one and intervention paraprofessionals who want to make a difference for students every day. If you enjoy working with kids, building relationships, and being part of a team, we’d love to hear from you!
- $16.26 per hour
- School-day hours
- Summers and holidays off
Apply online and schedule an interview with our Jefferson team:
Apply for a paraeducator position: https://www.applitrack.com/clintonia/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Paraeducators
Schedule a 30 minute interview: https://app.usemotion.com/meet/jr-kuch/meeting
Please share this post with someone who would be a great addition to our Jefferson family!
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3 — RED DAY! ❤️
Happy Tuesday, Jefferson!
Helen Keller reminds us, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” Today, think about the strengths you bring to a group and how your talents can help others when you work together.
🎻 Today: 4th Grade Orchestra
🎂 Happy Birthday!
Kurtis Turner — 3rd Grade — 9!
🌧️ Weather: A rainy day is expected, with showers likely throughout the day. High around 71°F.
📅 Coming Up:
Tomorrow — Student Council Meeting at 2:45 PM in Mrs. Bormann’s Room
Thursday — PTA Meeting at 2:45 PM in the LRC
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2 — KINGS DAY! 💙
Good morning, Jefferson families!
November is all about COOPERATION! Cooperation means working together to reach shared goals. Whether we are solving a problem in class, playing together at recess, or helping at home, there are lots of ways to practice cooperation!
🏆 Today we’ll also celebrate our 100% Attendance Champs and Grade Level Attendance Champ!
🎶 Today: Choir Practice — 7:15 AM
🎂 Happy Birthday!
Nicole Bell — 4th Grade — 10!
🌧️ Weather: Cloudy with showers becoming likely, especially later in the day. High around 69°F.
📅 Coming Up:
Wednesday — Student Council Meeting at 2:45 PM
Thursday — PTA Meeting at 2:45 PM in the LRC
⏰ FRIDAY REMINDER: 2-hour early out at 12:45 PM and NO PRESCHOOL.
WE CAN DO HARD THINGS! YES, WE CAN!
Congratulations to Kaden Sandoval Miller, Kazen Jacobs, Izayah Meese, Tavian Threatt, Quinn Drevyanko, Lyle Draheim, Paul Fernandes, and Blaine Petersen!
From helping classmates and keeping our school clean to working hard and doing the right thing, these Jefferson students show what it means to RISE UP every day! ❤️🖤
⭐ RESPECT • INTEGRITY • SAFETY • EXCELLENCE ⭐
We’re proud of each of you! Join us in celebrating our October champs! 👏
💚 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 — PRIDE DAY!
📣🎉 IT’S RISE UP! RALLY DAY, JEFFERSON! 🎉📣
Today we celebrate US—our students, our staff, and the everyday choices that make Jefferson a great place to learn!
❤️ SHOW RESPECT!
⭐ SHOW INTEGRITY!
🙌 BE SAFE!
🏆 PURSUE EXCELLENCE!
Bring your pride, encourage one another, and get ready to celebrate together! Give a shout-out to someone who showed empathy this week. Let’s hear that Jefferson spirit!
⏰ TODAY: Dismissal at 12:45 p.m.
🏫 No preschool today.
🎵 Band and fifth-grade orchestra today.
🌡️ Clinton forecast: High 58°F / Low 43°F. It’s a cooler finish to the week—bring a jacket!
🎂 Happy birthday to Mrs. Sara Feldpausch and Bryleigh Kramer in second grade, who turns 8! Happy Saturday birthday to Avimere Pendleton in third grade, who turns 9!
📅 Looking ahead: PTA meets Thursday, November 5, at 2:45 p.m. in the LRC. Friday, November 6, brings another 12:45 p.m. dismissal with no preschool.
#WeCanDoHardThings #YesWeCan
🖤 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29 — BLACK DAY!
Good morning, Jefferson! Let’s notice empathy in action today. Thank someone who made room for another person’s ideas or feelings!
🎶 Choir practice: 7:15 a.m.
🎻 Fourth-grade orchestra today.
📣🎉 TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY—OUR RISE UP! RALLY! Bring your Jefferson pride and your celebration energy! We’re ready to recognize our school community and celebrate respect, integrity, safety, and excellence. Let’s finish the week strong, Jefferson!
⏰ Tomorrow: 12:45 p.m. dismissal and no preschool.
🍬 Thank you for keeping parade candy at home!
🌡️ Clinton forecast: High 64°F / Low 40°F. Bundle up for the chilly morning!
😄 What do ghosts like for dessert? I-scream!
#WeCanDoHardThings #YesWeCan
💗 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28 — QUEENS DAY!
Good morning, Jefferson! Who has shown empathy this week? Celebrate a student or staff member who listened, included someone, or helped a friend. A little recognition can make someone’s whole day!
🎵 Band and fifth-grade orchestra today.
📣 TWO DAYS UNTIL OUR RISE UP! RALLY! Jefferson, get ready to celebrate the people and choices that make our school special! Keep showing respect, integrity, safety, and excellence—we have so much to celebrate together!
⏰ Friday: 12:45 p.m. dismissal and no preschool.
🍬 Please continue to keep parade candy at home.
🌡️ Clinton forecast: High 63°F / Low 48°F. Send a jacket or sweatshirt for outdoor time.
🎂 Happy 11th birthday to Adelynn Brown in fifth grade!
😄 Why did the scarecrow earn an award? It was outstanding in its field!
#WeCanDoHardThings #YesWeCan
We’re adding something special to our Monday Morning Meeting! During our RISE UP chant, students hold up the letters representing Respect, Integrity, and Safety. Now, a staff member recognized for Excellence will hold up the Excellence sign and help our students lead the chant in front of the entire school!
Mrs. Feldpausch is a great person to kick off this tradition. Mrs. Feldpausch consistently shows up, fully engaged and ready to contribute. She brings thoughtful questions and ideas to conversations about special education best practices, always thinking about how we can better support our students.
She jumps in to help wherever she is needed. Long after the school day ends, you can find her collaborating with colleagues, thinking through challenges, and finding ways to help kids succeed.
Through it all, Sara brings a can-do attitude that makes a difference for our students and the adults working alongside her. She shows what Excellence looks like through her everyday actions, and we’re excited for our students to celebrate that with her!
Each week, staff members will nominate a colleague and share why that person deserves to hold our Excellence sign and help lead the next Monday’s chant.
Mrs. Feldpausch, hold that Excellence sign proudly—you’ve earned it!
#WeCanDoHardThings #YesWeCan
🧡 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27 — OSKEEWA WA DAY!
Good morning, Jefferson! Today’s empathy challenge starts with a conversation: tell your family what empathy means to you, then listen to their ideas. Choose one way to practice together!
🧡🖤 Today is Orange & Black Yearbook Dress-Up Day! Participation is $1, with proceeds supporting student yearbooks.
🎻 Fourth-grade orchestra today.
🍬 After yesterday’s Mardi Gras parade, remember: parade candy stays at home! Please leave it out of backpacks and lunchboxes.
📣 FRIDAY IS RISE UP! RALLY DAY! Let’s build the excitement by showing our RISE UP expectations all week: show respect, act with integrity, be safe, and pursue excellence!
⏰ Friday: 12:45 p.m. dismissal; no preschool.
🌡️ Clinton forecast: High 65°F / Low 48°F. Layers are a great choice!
😄 What is a witch’s favorite school subject? Spelling!
#WeCanDoHardThings #YesWeCan
❤️ MONDAY, OCTOBER 26 — RED DAY!
Good morning, Jefferson! Start the week by sharing the spotlight: give a friend a turn to talk, choose a game, or share something they’re proud of. Kindness helps everyone shine!
🎶 Choir practice: 7:15 a.m.
🎭 Enjoy today’s Mardi Gras parade! Please keep parade candy at home afterward—leave it out of backpacks and lunchboxes. Thank you, families!
🧡 Tomorrow: Orange & Black Yearbook Dress-Up Day! Participation is $1, with proceeds supporting student yearbooks.
📣 THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! Our RISE UP! RALLY is this Friday! Get ready to celebrate our Jefferson community and the respect, integrity, safety, and excellence we show every day!
⏰ Friday: 12:45 p.m. dismissal and no preschool.
🌡️ Clinton forecast: High 70°F / Low 47°F. Bring a layer for the cooler morning!
🎂 Happy 8th birthday to Aria Praught in second grade!
#WeCanDoHardThings #YesWeCanWe can do hard things! Yes! We can!
Friday, October 23 — KINGS DAY! 💙
Happy Friday, Jefferson!
We hope our 1st–5th graders had an AWESOME time at the QC Storm Hockey Game yesterday! 🏒❤️🖤
Today’s quote from Aesop reminds us: “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” Find one way today to share your kindness with someone else.
⏰ 2-HOUR EARLY OUT AT 12:45 PM
📚 End of the 1st Quarter — 44 Days
🚫 NO PRESCHOOL
🎺 Band / 5th Grade Orchestra
🎂 Happy Birthday to Ariel Ceja, plus our Saturday and Sunday birthday celebrations!
RESPECT • INTEGRITY • SAFETY • EXCELLENCE
WE CAN DO HARD THINGS! YES, WE CAN!
Thursday, October 22 — PRIDE DAY! 💚 🏒
🏒 QC STORM HOCKEY GAME DAY! 🏒
Today is the day! Our 1st–5th grade students are headed to the QC Storm Hockey Game! We are excited for our Jefferson students to enjoy this experience together!
🥪 Sack lunches are being provided for students. If your child is bringing their own lunch, please make sure the school knows.
Please help students come ready for a great day by following our RISE UP expectations and representing Jefferson with Respect, Integrity, Safety, and Excellence!
🎶 Choir Practice — 7:15 AM
🎻 4th Grade Orchestra
🎂 Happy Birthday to Jayce Petersen — 5th Grade — 11!
🚨 TOMORROW:
⏰ 2-hour early out at 12:45 PM
📚 End of the 1st Quarter — 44 Days
🚫 NO PRESCHOOL
WE CAN DO HARD THINGS! YES, WE CAN!
Wednesday, October 21 — BLACK DAY! 🖤
Happy Wednesday, Jefferson!
Today’s challenge is to celebrate a student or staff member who has shown empathy this week! A little recognition can make someone’s entire day.
🎺 Today: Band / 5th Grade Orchestra
🏒🏒 TOMORROW IS THE QC STORM HOCKEY GAME! 🏒🏒
We’re excited for our 1st–5th graders to enjoy the game together!
🥪 Sack lunches will be provided for all students.
🎒 If your child would rather bring their own lunch from home, please let us know so we know not to prepare a sack lunch for them.
🎂 Happy Birthday to Ms. Hailey Lannom!
⏰ FRIDAY REMINDER: 2-hour early out at 12:45 PM, end of the 1st Quarter, and NO PRESCHOOL.
Tuesday, October 20 — QUEENS DAY! 💗
Happy Tuesday, Jefferson!
Our purposeful pursuit of empathy this week is to think of an adult at Jefferson who leads with empathy and let them know specifically why you appreciate them. ❤️
🎻 Today: 4th Grade Orchestra
📚 Tonight: Rise Up Family Fun Night: Reading!
Shoutout to our Attendance Champs of the week!
🏒 BIG REMINDER — QC STORM HOCKEY GAME THURSDAY!
All 1st–5th grade students will attend. We will provide sack lunches for students. If your child is planning to bring a lunch from home, please let us know so we can plan accordingly.
🎂 Happy Birthday to Angelo Tomasello in Kindergarten!
⏰ FRIDAY: 2-hour early out at 12:45 PM, end of the 1st Quarter, and NO PRESCHOOL.
RESPECT • INTEGRITY • SAFETY • EXCELLENCE
Monday, October 19 — OSKEEWAWA DAY! 🧡
Good morning, Jefferson families!
This week we continue learning about empathy. Today we’re practicing how empathy can help us work through disagreements by understanding how another person feels, using calm words, and listening to one another.
🏆 We’ll also celebrate our 100% Attendance Champs, Grade Level Attendance Champs and Mini-Rise Up Champs!
🎶 Today: Choir Practice — 7:15 AM
📚 Tomorrow: Rise Up Family Fun Night: Reading
🏒 QC STORM HOCKEY GAME — THURSDAY!
Our 1st–5th graders will be heading to the QC Storm Hockey Game! Sack lunches will be provided for students. If your child plans to bring their own lunch instead, please let us know.
🎂 Happy Birthday to Azariah Clark, Myles Smice, and Patricia Mueller!
