Jefferson Newsletter

Welcome to November! As we enter this season of gratitude, we want to thank our families for your continued partnership and support in helping our students succeed. November is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the progress we have made, celebrate our students’ accomplishments, and continue working together to build strong academic habits, positive behavior, and personal responsibility. We encourage families to stay connected, monitor student progress, and reinforce the importance of attendance, effort, and accountability each day. At Jefferson PK-8, we believe that when school and families work together, our students can achieve great things. Thank you for being an important part of our school community. We wish all of our families a safe, happy, and gratitude-filled November!

At Jefferson PK-8 School, accountability is an important part of helping every student succeed. Accountability means taking responsibility for our choices, actions, behavior, and learning. When students, families, teachers, and school staff work together and hold themselves accountable, we create a positive school environment where everyone can grow and achieve their goals.

Student accountability begins with daily habits. Students are expected to attend school regularly and arrive on time, come prepared with the materials they need, complete assignments, participate in classroom activities, and follow school-wide expectations. Taking responsibility also means treating others with respect, making positive choices, and learning from mistakes. When students understand that their actions have consequences, they develop the skills needed to become independent, responsible learners.

Families play an essential role in supporting accountability. Parents and guardians can help by establishing consistent routines at home, checking grades and assignments, encouraging regular attendance, and communicating with teachers when concerns arise. Asking questions such as, “What did you learn today?” “Did you complete your assignments?” and “What can you do differently tomorrow?” encourages students to reflect on their progress and take ownership of their learning.

At school, we are committed to holding students to high expectations while providing the support they need to meet them. Teachers and staff monitor academic progress, provide feedback, reinforce behavioral expectations, and help students identify areas for improvement. Accountability is not simply about consequences; it is about recognizing challenges, making adjustments, and providing opportunities for growth.

As we continue through the school year, we encourage every student to take ownership of their learning and behavior. Families can reinforce these expectations by maintaining open communication with the school and celebrating students' efforts, progress, and accomplishments.

When we work together, accountability becomes a shared commitment rather than an individual responsibility. By setting clear expectations, following through on commitments, and supporting one another, we can ensure that every student has the opportunity to succeed.

Together, we can make every day a step toward greater responsibility, stronger relationships, and academic success!

During the month of November, the first grading period has ended and students are actively working to earn grades toward the 2nd quarter grading period. Please encourage your student(s) to monitor their academic progress by regularly checking their Progress book accounts for grade updates and to ensure that all assignments have been completed. Report cards for students in grades 3-8 will be available for student/family viewing beginning on November 3rd. Report cards for students in grades K-2 will be mailed home.

All Students in attendance on Thursday, October 29th, received a small duck.

Below is the J Crew Attendance Team at work

It is very important to keep your student's final forms up to date. We rely on Final Forms frequently when communicating with parents. If you have a change of address you can upload a picture of your lease/utility bill to Final Forms or you can go to the Board of Education with a copy of your lease/utility bill to make changes. It is very important in case of an emergency that the school always has a working phone number on file, if your numbers changes please update in Final Forms asap.

Stephanie Tamburro PK-2 Pod Principal stephanie.tamburro@warrencityschools.org

Sonya Washington 3-5 Pod Principal sonya.washington@warrencityschools.org

Sarai Dutton 6-8 Pod Principal sarai.dutton@warrencityschools.org

Bernadette Nicopolis Supervisor of School Improvement bernadette.nicopolis@warremcityschools.org

Mesa Morlan Special Education mesa.morlan@warrencityschools.org

Carrie Boyer Campus Leader carrie.boyer@warrencityschools.org