Jefferson Elementary
Jaguar Journal August 28th, 2026
Student Safety Updates
At Jefferson we prioritize student safety. One way we support student safety is be having routinue safety drills. We have 5 fire drills and 5 lockdown drills and 1 severe weather drill in the spring. These drills are designed to give students an opportunity to practice our safety routinues and feel prepared. Another way we support student safety is by providing avenues for communication and reporting. Please use the form below to report any safety concerns you may have throughout the school year. Student Safety Reporting Form Link: https://forms.gle/ThK7CXubEjDnyedK7
Dear MAPS families,
Each year, Mankato Area Public Schools asks our families to review and update census information through the online census verification. This ensures that student information is accurate. The 26-27 census verification is now open! We are asking that you complete your family's census verification online through your Campus Parent account by Sunday, August 23, 2026.
Below are the steps to complete the Census Verification process.
Step 1: Log into your Infinite Campus Parent Portal account.
For assistance logging into your Infinite Campus Parent Portal account, please send an email to: icsupport@isd77.org
Step 2: Select MORE from the menu along the left side of the screen.
Step 3: Select CENSUS VERIFICATION
Step 4: Select Begin Registration
Important information to know before you get started:
Only one parent/guardian per household will need to complete the Census Verification process.
- The Census Verification link is only active for one household per child.If your child has more than one household, the link will be active for the parent/guardian that lives in the household indicated at the time of registration as the child's primary household.
If you have questions, please email icsupport@isd77.org or call 507-207-4068
Emergency contacts are important. If we are not able to get a hold of either parent / guardian we will call your emergency contacts listed for your household.
If your student is still here after dismissal (dismissal is at 2:35) and we can not get a hold of you, we will call your emergency contacts.
If your student is sick in the nurse's office and needs to be picked up, if we can not get a hold of you, we will call your emergency contacts.
To see or update your emergency contacts, please go to your Campus Parent Account > Select More > Select Demographics (emergency contacts for the selected student will be listed there)
Infinite Campus Parent Contact Preferences
If you are the parent or guardian of a MAPS student and you want to receive an email or text message about late starts or early outs, we want to make sure you receive all the necessary communications.
Please check the following:
Do you have an Infinite Campus Parent Portal Account?
If not, please follow THIS LINK to create one.
Do you have an account, but you're unsure about your contact preferences?
If so, follow THIS LINK to review and update your settings.
If you have checked your preferences and do not receive messages, we recommend contacting your phone carrier, as some carriers may have issues with third-party or mass messaging services.
For further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to Infinite Campus support at icsupport@isd77.org.
Does your child have medical needs that require a special plan at school?
If your student already has a medical or health plan in place, you can view/update it by logging into your Infinite Campus Parent Portal and clicking on the “Documents” tab. If you have a new medical plan need, the links below will get you what you need for your school plan.
Allergy Plan & Med Consent
Asthma Plan & Med Consent
Diabetes Emergency Plan
Generic Emergency Plan
Health Census Form
Immunization Form
Medication Consent Form
Seizure Plan & Med Consent
Self Administration of Non-Prescription Pain Med
Please return to the school nurse when completed.
*If you choose to fill out the form and email to the school, please download and save the form before filling in the fields.
School pictures will be during entrance / meet the teacher conferences.
Tuesday, Sept 8th from 8:00 - 6:00 PM
Wednesday, Sept 9th from 9:00 - 10:30 AM
Retake day will be (Wednesday) Oct 7th
Ordering information:
Lifetouch Email Flyer - link to preorder with code
Any question, please contact Lifetouch directly at 800-736-4753
Transportation registration for the 2026-2027 school year is now open and available online.
If you're unsure whether your student qualifies for transportation, you can check eligibility here. If your student does qualify, please complete the registration form by clicking this link.
Families can visit the Central Registration Office at the Intergovernmental Center (10 Civic Center Plaza) to complete the form in person. Transportation for students receiving special education services will be arranged separately by the Special Education Office and your child’s case manager.
Have transportation questions? Contact Tricia Ries by email tries2@isd77.org or call (507)507-387-5949.
Want to make a difference in the 2026-27 school year? Volunteer with us!
We're looking for passionate volunteers to support students in Early Learning, K-12, and Adult Basic Education programs.
K-12 Opportunities:
• Weekly classroom help
• Reading & math tutors
• Classroom parents/grandparents
• Guest speakers
• School mentors
• EL & AVID tutors
• Financial literacy guides
Adult Basic Education Opportunities:
• EL volunteers
• GED tutors
No experience? No problem! We'll support you every step of the way.
Contact the Family + Community Engagement office at 507-387-5501 or email volunteer@isd77.org.
We’d like to share a quick reminder about playground use after school. Our ACES School Age Child Care Program uses the playground each day as part of its activities, so the space is reserved for ACES students until the program ends at 6:00 p.m.
After 6:00 p.m., the playground is open to the public.
We appreciate your help in making sure our ACES students have a safe and consistent space during program hours. If you are looking for other places to play before 6:00 p.m., the City of Mankato offers a list of parks here, a map of North Mankato parks can be found here, and Eagle Lake here.
Thank you for your understanding and support.
Ms. Brueske
Jefferson Elementary
