Elf Craft Fun in Mrs. Brown’s Class
It was all smiles in Mrs. Brown’s class Tuesday as families joined kindergartners for some elf craft fun and holiday treats! Thank you so much for sharing time with our students in their classroom! More photos
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Students Sing Carols for Nursing Home
Jefferson Elementary students spread joy at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home last week with a heartwarming virtual holiday sing-along! Students from Mrs. LeRoy, Miss Pink and Mrs. Wood’s classes came together to sing holiday songs virtually to residents who also sang a holiday carol to students. Teachers commended students for their heartfelt job, emphasizing how much …
Students Make Holiday Cookies Together
Schalmont High School culinary students worked with 5th graders last week to teach them how to make holiday cookies! Working side-by-side in the Family and Consumer Sciences kitchen, culinary students taught younger students how to measure precisely, combine ingredients, and work safely with food. Great job working together! More photos
Gingerbread Fun in Mrs. Madej’s Class
Lots of smiles in Mrs. Madej’s kindergarten class last week as families visited to make gingerbread houses together! Thank you so much for visiting and sharing time with students! More photos
HS Students Read at JES
Schalmont High School’s English Honor Society visited Jefferson Elementary on Friday, bringing the joy of reading to our youngest learners. High School students spent the day reading, coloring, and bonding with younger students in the school library as they shared their favorite books. The annual tradition never fails to bring smiles to older and …
Wildlife Visit to Jefferson Elementary
What better way to finish off Science units on Animal Adaptations than a visit by real-life turtles and a snake! Staff from the Thacher Nature Center visited Jefferson Elementary classrooms Thursday to share an Animal Superpowers activity. The lesson, which featured educators sharing furs, bones and antlers from wildlife, was a perfect fit for recent …
Class of 2024 Important Dates
The following is an overview of events that may take place during Senior year. Please keep a look out for communication throughout the year from Schalmont to keep up with all that is due. We are looking forward to a great year with the Class of 2024! December Younger year pictures due to Class Historian …
Grade 3 Concert Rehearsals (Photos)
MS PIT Crew Shares Letter
Dear Middle School Families, The PIT (Partnership, Involvement, Teamwork) Team has been hard at work brainstorming and planning for upcoming activities bringing home and school together! Some of the events being planned for include: BINGO Night/Ice Cream Social Rollarama Skating Event Mohawks Baseball Game The next PIT Crew Meeting will be Thursday, January 11 at …
BOE Meeting Summary
The Board of Education met December 11 for its regular meeting. Here is a summary. Principal Joby Gifford, Assistant Principal Aileen Ryan, Teacher Sue DiCaprio and Social Worker Sara O’Brien presented on Jefferson Elementary’s collective work to reimagine the school’s social-emotional curriculum. Thank you to a group of Jefferson students who helped! The presentation is …