Enjoying Spring Weather at Recess
Our Jefferson Elementary students certainly enjoyed the beautiful spring weather this past week during recess! See more photos on our Flickr page.
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Students Bring Sock Hop to Seniors
Ms. Pink’s 1st grade class treated residents of Kingsway Senior Living Community to an old-fashioned Sock Hop last week, as they sang, danced and shared with seniors. Students filled the room with smiles as they danced to songs like “The Twist” and “The Locomotion”. They also led seniors in a sing-along of “What a Wonderful …
Earth Day Fun in Mrs. Brown’s Class
Families and kindergartners in Mrs. Brown’s classroom enjoyed an afternoon painting, creating, and enjoying special snacks together as they celebrated Earth Day Monday! Thank you so much to all our families for visiting Jefferson Elementary! See more photos on our Flickr page.
Kindergartners Enjoy Earth Day Fun
Mrs. Mankuski’s kindergarten class welcomed family members and special guests Monday as they shared all they learned about the importance of Earth Day! “We planted grass seed in front of our houses, and colored the earth and placed our handprints on them to signify we will be doing our part in helping our Earth,” said …
Grade 4 Native American Museum
Ms. Edick’s 4th grade class held a Native American Museum last week where they enjoyed sharing all that they learned with students from other classes and families who visited their classroom. From building longhouses to dream catchers to hunting spears, students did a great job creating items and explaining their research! See more photos on …
Students Bond Over Books
Students from Schalmont High School and Jefferson Elementary bonded over books last week when the English Honor Society visited to read in the school library and classrooms. Each year the English Honor Society visits, spending time with Jefferson students as they pick books, read together, and answer the often random questions younger students have for …
School Spirit Day at JES
Lots of #sabrepride at Jefferson Elementary’s School Spirit Day! View more photos in our Flickr gallery.
2nd Graders Visit Preschoolers
Mrs. Hughes’ 2nd graders visited preschool friends at Our Lady Queen of Peace last week for some fun together! Children decorated donuts with frosting and sprinkles and practiced ball skills such as dribbling, catching, throwing and kicking in the gym. Great job, 2nd graders, for being such great role models!
Spring STEM Fun!
Lots of fun, hands-on learning for Mrs. Melchior’s 1st graders as they enjoyed some Spring STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)! “We experimented with magnetism and attraction, buoyancy, motion & design, and chemistry reactions to make a Skittles rainbow!” said Mrs. Melchior. See more photos on our Flickr page.
Bunnies Visit Kindergartners
Mrs. Madej’s kindergartners learned first-hand about rabbits thanks to a visit from Shelby Wimet-Himelrick of Hop on Home Rabbit Sanctuary and two of her fluffy friends! Ms. Wimet-Himelrick read the story “The Bunnies’ Picnic” to students and taught them about the nutrition of rabbits and how it compares to what students eat. “Students asked many …