🌟 TUESDAY, MAY 19TH — JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY 🌟
GOOD MORNING, JEFFERSON!
TODAY’S QUOTE FROM TWYLA THARP REMINDS US THAT CREATIVITY IS FOR EVERYONE! WE USE CREATIVITY IN OUR CLASSROOMS WHEN WE WRITE STORIES, SOLVE MATH PROBLEMS, CREATE ART, WORK AS TEAMS, AND THINK OF NEW WAYS TO HELP OTHERS. KEEP SHARING YOUR IDEAS AND USING YOUR IMAGINATION!
♟ CHESS CLUB IS THIS MORNING AT 7:15 AM IN THE LRC!
🎉 TONIGHT: RISE UP! FAMILY FUN NIGHT FROM 4:30-6:00 PM!
⏰ FRIDAY: 2 HOUR EARLY OUT & CREATIVITY SHOUT-OUTS!
🇺🇸 NEXT WEEK: NO SCHOOL MONDAY FOR MEMORIAL DAY!
🌤 WEATHER: SUNNY AND BEAUTIFUL WITH HIGHS AROUND 80°!
👟 RECESS REMINDER: DRESS FOR WARM WEATHER TODAY AND DON’T FORGET YOUR WATER BOTTLES!
🅲 #WECANDOHARDTHINGS #YESWECAN
We are so proud of these incredible 5th-grade students for being selected as winners in the Newspapers in Education Contest from the Clinton Herald! Their creativity, hard work, and thoughtful designs truly stood out.
Congratulations to:
⭐ Azlynn Rickertsen
⭐ Adrianne Perez
⭐ Rory Lee
⭐ Kevin Turner
Thank you for representing Jefferson Elementary with excellence and creativity. Your hard work paid off, and we could not be prouder!
Way to go, future journalists and creators! 📰👏 #WeCanDoHardThings #YesWeCan!
WE ARE DOING A GREAT JOB WITH OUR ATTENDANCE!
WE WERE AT 95% FOR THE WEEK AND WE HAVE ECLIPSED THE 94% MARK FOR THE YEAR, HOWEVER WE NEED TO FINISH THE LAST 9 DAYS STRONG TO STAY OVER THE 94% MARK!
2ND GRADE TOOK THE TOP SPOT THIS WEEK, WITH OVER 97% ATTENDANCE, WOW! 4TH GRADE WAS JUST RIGHT BELOW!
A HUGE SHOUT-OUT TO OUR GRADE LEVEL ATTENDANCE CHAMPS:
⭐ ASHER SCOLARI — KINDERGARTEN
⭐ REIGN LOFTON — 1ST GRADE
⭐ JAMISON HERRMANN — 2ND GRADE
⭐ DAWSON JUDGE — 3RD GRADE
⭐ BERGEN KARN — 4TH GRADE
⭐ RAYSEAN COSSOM — 5TH GRADE
⭐ MRS. WIEBENGA — STAFF CHAMP
👏 THANK YOU FOR SHOWING UP, BEING READY TO LEARN, AND HELPING MAKE JEFFERSON A GREAT PLACE TO BE EVERY DAY!
📚 EVERY DAY COUNTS! STRONG ATTENDANCE HELPS US GROW, LEARN, BUILD RELATIONSHIPS, AND PURSUE EXCELLENCE TOGETHER!
🅲 RISE UP!
RESPECT. INTEGRITY. SAFE. EXCELLENCE.
#ATTENDANCECHAMPS #JEFFERSONELEMENTARY #WECANDOHARDTHINGS #YESWECAN
We are so thankful for opportunities like these that allow our students to grow, explore, and connect outside the classroom. It was a day full of adventure, teamwork, and fun that our students will be talking about for a long time! 💚
Way to represent Jefferson with Respect, Integrity, Safety, and Excellence, 2nd grade! #WeCanDoHardThings #YesWeCan!
🌟 MONDAY, MAY 18TH — JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY 🌟
GOOD MORNING, JEFFERSON!
CREATIVITY IS ALL AROUND US! TODAY’S MESSAGE REMINDS US THAT MANY OF THE THINGS WE USE EVERY DAY — FROM COMPUTERS TO PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT — ALL STARTED AS SOMEONE’S CREATIVE IDEA. KEEP USING YOUR IMAGINATION TO THINK OF NEW IDEAS, SOLVE PROBLEMS, AND MAKE OUR SCHOOL EVEN BETTER!
📊 ATTENDANCE UPDATE:
WE HAVE 100% ATTENDANCE CHAMPS TO CELEBRATE AND A NEW GRADE LEVEL ATTENDANCE CHAMP THIS WEEK! GREAT JOB, JEFFERSON!
♟ TOMORROW: CHESS CLUB @ 7:15 AM IN THE LRC!
🎉 TOMORROW NIGHT: RISE UP! FAMILY FUN NIGHT FROM 4:30-6:00 PM!
⏰ FRIDAY: 2 HOUR EARLY OUT & CREATIVITY SHOUT-OUTS!
🇺🇸 NEXT WEEK: NO SCHOOL MONDAY FOR MEMORIAL DAY!
🌤 WEATHER: WARM AND SUNNY WITH TEMPERATURES IN THE UPPER 70s!
🩳 RECESS REMINDER: GREAT DAY FOR OUTDOOR RECESS — SHORT SLEEVES ARE PERFECT, BUT A LIGHT LAYER MAY HELP FOR THE MORNING!
🅲 #WECANDOHARDTHINGS #YESWECAN
🌟 FRIDAY, MAY 15TH — JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY 🌟
GOOD MORNING, JEFFERSON!
TODAY IS A BIG DAY AT JEFFERSON!
📚 LAST DAY TO TURN IN LIBRARY BOOKS!
⏰ 2 HOUR EARLY OUT!
🎉 CREATIVITY SHOUT-OUTS!
THANK YOU FOR AN AWESOME WEEK OF USING YOUR IMAGINATION, TRYING NEW THINGS, AND SHOWING WHAT IT MEANS TO RISE UP THROUGH CREATIVITY!
🎉 NEXT WEEK: RISE UP! FAMILY FUN NIGHT TUESDAY FROM 4:30-6:00!
🌤 WEATHER: SUNNY SKIES AND A GREAT START TO THE WEEKEND WITH TEMPERATURES NEAR 80°!
😎 RECESS REMINDER: IT WILL BE WARM OUTSIDE TODAY — DRESS COMFORTABLY FOR LOTS OF OUTDOOR FUN AND DON’T FORGET THOSE WATER BOTTLES!
🅲 #WECANDOHARDTHINGS #YESWECAN
🌟 THURSDAY, MAY 14TH — JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY 🌟
GOOD MORNING, JEFFERSON!
OUR PURPOSEFULL PURSUIT FOR CREATIVITY CHALLENGES US TO NOTICE THE CREATIVE THINGS OTHERS DO EACH DAY. TAKE TIME TODAY TO THANK A CLASSMATE FOR THEIR IDEAS, IMAGINATION, OR CREATIVE THINKING. A KIND WORD CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE!
🧮 GOOD LUCK ON MATH TESTING TODAY!
📚 TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY TO TURN IN LIBRARY BOOKS!
⏰ FRIDAY: 2 HOUR EARLY OUT & CREATIVITY SHOUT-OUTS!
🎉 NEXT WEEK: RISE UP! FAMILY FUN NIGHT TUESDAY FROM 4:30-6:00!
🌤 WEATHER: BEAUTIFUL SPRING DAY WITH HIGHS IN THE MID 70s!
🩳 RECESS REMINDER: GREAT WEATHER FOR OUTDOOR RECESS TODAY — LIGHT LAYERS ARE A GOOD IDEA FOR THE COOLER START!
🅲 #WECANDOHARDTHINGS #YESWECAN
🌟 WEDNESDAY, MAY 13TH — JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY 🌟
GOOD MORNING, JEFFERSON!
CREATIVITY HELPS US PURSUE EXCELLENCE BY ENCOURAGING US TO THINK IN NEW WAYS, TRY NEW IDEAS, AND NEVER GIVE UP WHEN SOLVING PROBLEMS. WHEN WE USE OUR IMAGINATION TO GROW AND LEARN, WE RISE UP TO BECOME THE BEST VERSION OF OURSELVES!
📚 REMINDER: LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE FRIDAY!
🧮 GOOD LUCK ON MATH TESTING TOMORROW!
🎉 NEXT WEEK: RISE UP! FAMILY FUN NIGHT ON TUESDAY FROM 4:30-6:00!
🌦 WEATHER: PARTLY CLOUDY WITH TEMPERATURES IN THE LOW 70s.
🧥 RECESS REMINDER: A SWEATSHIRT OR LIGHT JACKET MAY BE NEEDED FOR THE MORNING, BUT IT SHOULD BE COMFORTABLE BY AFTERNOON RECESS!
🅲 #WECANDOHARDTHINGS #YESWECAN
🌟 TUESDAY, MAY 12TH — JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY 🌟
GOOD MORNING, JEFFERSON!
TODAY’S MESSAGE REMINDS US THAT WE ALL HAVE UNIQUE GIFTS, TALENTS, AND IDEAS TO SHARE WITH THE WORLD. JUST LIKE JOANNA GAINES USES CREATIVITY EVERY DAY, WE CAN USE OUR OWN CREATIVITY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY. KEEP BEING UNIQUELY YOU!
🧮 GOOD LUCK ON MATH TESTING TODAY!
♟ CHESS CLUB STARTS THIS MORNING AT 7:15 AM IN THE LRC!
🎉 5TH GRADE FIELD DAY IS TODAY!
📚 FRIDAY: LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE & WE HAVE A 2 HOUR EARLY OUT WITH CREATIVITY SHOUT-OUTS!
🎉 NEXT WEEK: RISE UP! FAMILY FUN NIGHT TUESDAY FROM 4:30-6:00!
🌤 WEATHER: WARM SPRING WEATHER WITH HIGHS AROUND 78°!
👟 RECESS REMINDER: IT WILL FEEL GREAT OUTSIDE TODAY — DRESS IN LAYERS FOR THE COOLER MORNING AND WARMER AFTERNOON!
🅲 #WECANDOHARDTHINGS #YESWECAN
This past Friday, we celebrated more than just an incredible chorus concert — we celebrated Mrs. Hicks and the lasting impact she has made on generations of Jefferson students. As she directed her final Jefferson Chorus concert, the love, admiration, and appreciation in the room were impossible to miss.
Over the years, Mrs. Hicks has helped students find their voices, build confidence, create memories, and experience the joy that music brings. Her passion, patience, and dedication have touched countless students, staff, and families throughout our Jefferson community.
The hugs, smiles, laughter, and even a few tears shared on Friday showed just how much Mrs. Hicks means to so many people. Her influence goes far beyond music — she has helped create a culture of belonging, encouragement, and excellence that will continue long after the final song.
Thank you, Mrs. Hicks, for sharing your heart, your talent, and your love for students with Jefferson Elementary. Your legacy will continue to echo through these halls for years to come. 💙🎤🎵 #WeCanDoHardThings #Yes!WeCan!
🌟 MONDAY, MAY 11TH — JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY 🌟
GOOD MORNING, JEFFERSON!
SOMETIMES CREATIVITY DOES NOT COME EASY — AND THAT’S OKAY! EVEN PEOPLE WHO USE CREATIVITY EVERY DAY CAN HIT A WALL SOMETIMES. WHEN WE TAKE CARE OF OURSELVES, GIVE OUR BRAINS A BREAK, AND MAKE TIME FOR THINGS WE ENJOY, WE CAN REFRESH OUR MINDS AND FIND NEW IDEAS. KEEP USING YOUR IMAGINATION AND CREATIVITY THIS WEEK, JEFFERSON!
📊 ATTENDANCE UPDATE:
WE HAVE 100% ATTENDANCE CHAMPS TO CELEBRATE AND A NEW GRADE LEVEL ATTENDANCE CHAMP THIS WEEK! AWESOME WORK, JEFFERSON!
🧮 GOOD LUCK ON MATH TESTING TODAY!
♟ TOMORROW: CHESS CLUB @ 7:15 AM IN THE LRC & 5TH GRADE FIELD DAY!
📚 FRIDAY: LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE & 2 HOUR EARLY OUT WITH CREATIVITY SHOUT-OUTS!
🎉 NEXT WEEK: RISE UP! FAMILY FUN NIGHT TUESDAY FROM 4:30-6:00!
🌤 WEATHER: SUNNY AND WARM WITH TEMPERATURES IN THE MID 70s!
👕 RECESS REMINDER: A LIGHT JACKET OR HOODIE FOR THE MORNING MAY HELP, BUT SHORT SLEEVES WILL BE GREAT FOR AFTERNOON RECESS!
🅲 #WECANDOHARDTHINGS #YESWECAN
🌟 FRIDAY, MAY 8 — JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY 🌟
GOOD MORNING, JEFFERSON!
🎉 TODAY IS OUR CREATIVITY SHOUT-OUT DAY!
WE ARE CELEBRATING STUDENTS WHO USED THEIR IMAGINATION, TRIED NEW IDEAS, AND SHOWED WHAT IT MEANS TO THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX!
⏰ TODAY: 2 HOUR EARLY OUT
😄 FUN FRIDAY SMILE: WHAT DID THE PENNY SAY TO THE OTHER PENNY?
“TOGETHER WE MAKE PERFECT CENTS!”
📅 NEXT WEEK:
LET’S KEEP BUILDING ON OUR CREATIVITY!
🌤 WEATHER: WARM WITH TEMPS IN THE MID 70s
🅲 #WECANDOHARDTHINGS #YESWECAN!
🌟 THURSDAY, MAY 7 — JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY 🌟
GOOD MORNING, JEFFERSON!
HERE IS OUR PURPOSEFULL PURSUIT FOR CREATIVITY: HOW CAN YOU USE YOUR IMAGINATION TODAY? AT SCHOOL OR AT HOME, FIND ONE WAY TO CREATE SOMETHING NEW OR SOLVE A PROBLEM — AND PUT IT INTO ACTION!
🎶 TODAY: CHOIR PRACTICE @ 7:15 AM
🎤 TONIGHT: CHORUS CONCERT @ 5:30 PM — WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
⭐ TOMORROW: 2 HOUR EARLY OUT & CREATIVITY SHOUT-OUTS
🌤 WEATHER: PARTLY CLOUDY WITH TEMPS IN THE LOW 70s
🅲 #WECANDOHARDTHINGS #YESWECAN!
🌟 WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 — JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY 🌟
GOOD MORNING, JEFFERSON!
CREATIVITY HELPS US RISE UP! WHEN WE TRY NEW IDEAS, THINK IN DIFFERENT WAYS, AND USE OUR IMAGINATION, WE ARE SHOWING RESPECT, INTEGRITY, SAFETY, AND EXCELLENCE. KEEP CREATING, KEEP TRYING, AND KEEP GROWING!
📅 COMING UP:
TOMORROW — CHOIR PRACTICE @ 7:15 AM & CHORUS CONCERT @ 5:30 PM 🎶
FRIDAY — ⏰ 2 HOUR EARLY OUT & CREATIVITY SHOUT-OUTS
🌤 WEATHER: SUNNY WITH TEMPS IN THE LOW 70s
🅲 #WECANDOHARDTHINGS #YESWECAN!
🌟 TUESDAY, MAY 5 — JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY 🌟
GOOD MORNING, JEFFERSON!
TODAY WE THINK ABOUT A POWERFUL QUOTE FROM ALBERT EINSTEIN — REMINDING US THAT IMAGINATION CAN TAKE US ANYWHERE! CREATIVITY HELPS US DISCOVER NEW IDEAS, SOLVE PROBLEMS, AND THINK BEYOND WHAT WE ALREADY KNOW. HOW WILL YOU USE YOUR IMAGINATION TODAY?
♟ TODAY: CHESS CLUB @ 7:15 AM
📅 COMING UP:
TOMORROW — KEEP PUSHING THROUGH THE WEEK!
THURSDAY — CHOIR PRACTICE @ 7:15 AM & CHORUS CONCERT @ 5:30 PM 🎶
FRIDAY — ⏰ 2 HOUR EARLY OUT & CREATIVITY SHOUT-OUTS
🌤 WEATHER: MOSTLY SUNNY WITH TEMPS NEAR 70°
🅲 #WECANDOHARDTHINGS #YESWECAN!
🎉🏆 APRIL RISE UP! CHAMPS 🏆🎉
We are so proud to celebrate our Rise Up! Student of the Month winners for April! These students represent the very best of what it means to Rise Up each and every day.
From the classroom to the cafeteria, they consistently show Respect, Integrity, Safety, and Excellence in all that they do. Whether it’s helping others, making responsible choices, working hard through challenges, or leading by example—these students make our school a better place.
Their positive attitudes, strong character, and commitment to doing the right thing do not go unnoticed. They remind us all what it looks like to step up, support others, and give our best effort every day.
👏 Join us in celebrating these incredible students and the impact they make!
WE CAN DO HARD THINGS! YES, WE CAN! 💪🔥
🌟 MONDAY, MAY 4 — JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY 🌟
GOOD MORNING, JEFFERSON!
LET’S GET CREATIVE! 🎨 THIS MONTH WE ARE FOCUSING ON CREATIVITY — USING OUR IMAGINATION TO CREATE, EXPLORE, AND SOLVE PROBLEMS. WHETHER IT’S ART, MUSIC, GAMES, OR THINKING OF NEW IDEAS, THERE ARE SO MANY WAYS TO BE CREATIVE. HOW WILL YOU SHOW YOUR CREATIVITY TODAY?
📊 ATTENDANCE UPDATE:
WE HAVE 100% ATTENDANCE CHAMPS AND A GRADE LEVEL CHAMPION — AWESOME JOB!
♟ TOMORROW: CHESS CLUB @ 7:15 AM
📅 COMING UP:
WEDNESDAY — KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK THIS WEEK!
THURSDAY — CHOIR PRACTICE @ 7:15 AM & CHORUS CONCERT @ 5:30 PM 🎶
FRIDAY — ⏰ 2 HOUR EARLY OUT & CREATIVITY SHOUT-OUTS
🌤 WEATHER: PARTLY CLOUDY WITH TEMPS IN THE MID 60s
🅲 #WECANDOHARDTHINGS #YESWECAN!
🌟 FRIDAY, MAY 1 — JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY 🌟
GOOD MORNING, JEFFERSON!
⭐ TODAY IS OUR COURAGE SHOUT-OUT DAY!
WE ARE CELEBRATING STUDENTS WHO SHOWED COURAGE BY DOING WHAT IS RIGHT, TAKING RISKS, AND PUSHING THROUGH CHALLENGES THIS WEEK!
⏰ TODAY: 2 HOUR EARLY OUT
🎉 TODAY: RISE UP RALLY!
🎉 FUN FRIDAY SMILE: WHY IS EVERYONE SO EXCITED FOR MAY 1ST?
BECAUSE ALL DAY THEY’VE BEEN SAYING… “IT’S GONNA BE MAY!” 😄
📅 NEXT WEEK:
TEACHER/STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK ALL WEEK!
🌤 WEATHER: WARMER WITH TEMPS IN THE MID 60s
🅲 #WECANDOHARDTHINGS #YESWECAN!
🚔👮♂️ CALLING ALL FUTURE LEADERS! 👮♀️🚔
Looking for something AWESOME (and FREE!) for your child this May? Check this out! 👇
🎯 JUNIOR POLICE ACADEMY
📅 May 16, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
👦👧 Ages 10–14
Your child will get a hands-on, behind-the-scenes look at law enforcement with some seriously cool activities:
🐕 K-9 Narcotics Demonstration
🖐️ Fingerprinting
🚁 Drone Demo
👣 Evidence Footprint Casting
🍕 And yes… PIZZA!
This is an incredible opportunity for kids to learn, explore, and connect with local law enforcement in a fun and engaging way!
📍 Hosted by our local police & sheriff’s departments in partnership with Living Peace 365
📲 Spots may fill fast—don’t miss out!
More info: ecainacityofclintoniowa.gov
👉 We can’t wait to see our future leaders there! 💙
