Jefferson Elementary School

Today is recognized as National Special Education Day, but our team in Special Education is so important to our students each and EVERY day! We love their hearts and can't thank them enough for all they give to our Jefferson students. ​ You all ROCK!!! ​ (Also, we apologize if we missed anyone!) #WarsawINSPIRES

The Literati Book Fair begins in one week! Students may shop during their Digital Learning class time December 9th–13th. The book fair will also be open the evening of Thursday, December 12th, during Winterfest. Thank you for supporting literacy and our Jefferson Library! #WarsawINSPIRES

Good luck tonight to the Warsaw Tigers Football Team from the Jefferson Spartans! #WarsawINSPIRES

Students in all three 1st-grade classes treated the school to their annual "Balloons Over Jefferson" parade on Tuesday, November 26th. Everyone lined the halls to watch and cheer on the procession. Macy's would be proud. 😊 #WarsawINSPIRES

If you attended Jefferson's Cultural Heritage Night on Thursday, November 21st, then you were among a large and happy crowd who enjoyed good food from a variety of cultures, as well as entertainment from Ballet Folklorico, give-aways, free resources for families, etc. Thank you to our organizers and many volunteers, especially Mrs. Xochitl Cervantes, Mrs. Lauren Harbison, Mrs. Jenni McCammon, Mrs. Nicole Smith, and Principal Joshua Wall. Thank you to all of our "country representatives" for sharing your amazing cultures with us! Thank you to Mrs. Fabiola Nuñez and Ballet Folklorico for contributing beauty through dance. And thank you to all Jefferson families who came out for a fun and engaging evening! ​#WarsawINSPIRES

Today's activity tasked our Family Groups with building a "turkey enclosure," using only spaghetti noodles and miniature marshmallows. Many unique structures emerged, but three were chosen for their creativity and soundness. #WarsawINSPIRES

You have time to donate jam or jelly (no glass, please) through Winterfest on December 12th! Help us reach our school's goal of 700 jams/jellies! #WarsawINSPIRES

It's not too late to donate jam or jelly (no glass) to help Combined Community Services, as long as you bring it by THIS TUESDAY, November 26th. Thank you, thank you! #WarsawINSPIRES

There's still time (and availability) to "Adopt a Spartan." Can you help? #WarsawINSPIRES

You can put a smile on the face of a Spartan this holiday season. #WarsawINSPIRES

When you're out and about this weekend, don't forget to pick up some jam or jelly in plastic jars or squeeze bottles* to help us do our part in this year's Food Drive for Combined Community Services. Jefferson has been asked to collect over 700 jellies/jams, so please help us reach our school's goal. Let's stock CCC's shelves as we approach the busy holiday season. If YOU would like to support our community in this way, feel free to drop off jellies or jams to the front office. We'd be so grateful for extra help from our friends and neighbors! ​ For students/staff who bring in at least one jam/jelly, wearing jammies on Friday the 22nd is your reward! Now that's a sweet deal! ​ *no glass please #WarsawINSPIRES

Mark your calendars! You won't want to miss this! #WarsawINSPIRES

Jefferson families enjoyed a fun evening together on Wednesday, November 13th, as they collaborated on snap circuits for November's STEM Family Night. ​ We hope to see you at our next STEM Family Night! Stay tuned for details! ​ Photos provided by Ms. Shubhra. ​ #WarsawINSPIRES

Join us TONIGHT for some STEM fun!

Retiring resource officer Joe Bumbaugh was this year's recipient of a flag that flew over Jefferson. This has become a tradition at our Veteran's Day program, where our school presents a flag to someone special . "Officer Joe" was Jefferson's resource officer for many years and also served in the US Navy. Officer Joe handed out cookies to students at lunch and was also celebrated by staff. He will be missed! #WarsawINSPIRES

It's time for Adopt a Spartan! Thanks for helping love on our Jefferson kiddos. #WarsawINSPIRES

Please join us in helping our community during our "Jelly & Jammies" Food Drive! #WarsawINSPIRES

Today Jefferson welcomes Mrs. Stephanie Pahl (left) and Mr. Drew Flamm (right) as our Principal(s) for the Day! Also pictured is our Principal for EVERY Day, Mr. Joshua Wall (center). #WarsawINSPIRES

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of retired teacher Linda Flenar, who taught at Jefferson for 37 years. https://www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com/obituaries/Linda-Flenar/#!/Obituary

The students voted, and the results have been tabulated for this year's Pumpkin Character Contest! Everyone did a fantastic and creative job. #WarsawINSPIRES