Jefferson Elementary

It was such a joy to hear and see our K–5 students perform at Friday’s concert! A big thank-you to Ms. Payne for all the time and effort she puts into supporting our JAGS and nurturing their musical talents!

Remix Walk and Bike to School Was a Hit!
Students had a wonderful time walking to Rasmussen Woods, where they were excited to spot a pair of geese with their new goslings, six turtles sunning on a log, and hear the call of red-winged blackbirds. This experience gave us a great opportunity to practice traveling together, observing patiently, and asking questions that sparked curiosity and wonder.

We are looking for volunteers for the event. If you would like to volunteer, please fill out this link: Link to volunteer form

Dear Parents,

Our school is a schoolwide Title I school serving all students. Schools receiving federal funding for Title I, Part A are required to gather feedback about Title I programming. Please complete this short survey by Friday, May 9th.

Title I Parent Survey

Thank you in advance for your time and participation.

Progress!

The excavator has arrived at Jefferson, and the crew has begun installing erosion control measures and removing the steps. Concrete footings are scheduled next, with digging set to begin on Monday!

Pick-Ups and Drop-Offs During the School Day

• If you are picking up or dropping off a student after the school day has started, please use the doorbell to the right of Door 3 and check in at the office, located upstairs at the end of the hallway.

Car Pick-Up (After School)

• After our car pick-up line finishes, any remaining students will be brought to the office.

• Due to construction, please remain in the lower parking lot.

• Use the doorbell at Door 3 (on the right side) or call the office to let us know you’ve arrived. We’ll send your student(s) down to meet you at Door 3.

Thank you for your patience and flexibility during construction!

If you would like to order a Jefferson School yearbook, the cost is $15.00 per yearbook.

There are 2 ways you can order a yearbook:

1.) Click on This Website (buytheyearbook.com) school's # 720324 to order online (preferred method).

2.) If you cannot order online, you may send cash or check (written out to the Jefferson PTO) for $15.00 to the school office. Paper order form linked here.

*Please be sure to Include a note along with your check with the following information: Name of student(s) and the number of book(s) you are ordering for each student.

If you would like to sponsor a yearbook for someone, please send a $15 check to the school office with " Yearbook Sponsor" written in the check memo.

PLEASE NOTE: Yearbooks will not arrive until closer to the end of the school year.

We’re excited to welcome students to middle school and want to make sure families feel informed and supported as we approach the start of the school year. The first day of school for our incoming 6th graders will be Monday, August 26. On this day, 6th grade students will have the building to themselves—a great opportunity to ease into middle school life. They’ll spend the day getting comfortable with their new surroundings, practicing locker combinations, walking through their schedules, and building connections with teachers and classmates. While the optional 6th grade transition camp is no longer taking place in the middle of summer break, this first-day experience is designed to offer all students similar support in a more focused, real-time setting.

Our 7th and 8th grade students will join us starting Tuesday, August 27. We’ve heard a few questions from families and elementary school staff about the transition camp, so we wanted to provide this update and will continue to communicate clearly as the first day approaches. We’re looking forward to a great start to the year for all of our students!

The MAPS School Board adopted the adjusted 2025-2026 school calendar during the April 7th School Board Meeting, providing additional time for construction in the summer of 2026.

Please review the 2025-26 calendar to see all the changes.

Rec on the GO! is a free mobile recreation program bringing fun to parks near you! It offers a variety of activities like group games, arts & crafts, STEAM projects, water days, sports, and so much more— all at no cost to the community!

Find out what Rec On The Go offers this summer! Click HERE

Community Education

Your Step by Step Guide for MAPS PRESCHOOL Registration

Step One : Register with MAPS - Visit the MAPS website to complete the general registration process.

Step Two: Apply for Preschool - Submit your application for the MAPS Preschool program.

Step Three: Schedule Your Early Learning Childhood Screening Appointment - Book your Early Childhood screening appointment the Early Learning Department to schedule a screening appointment for your child.

Step Four: Confirmation of Enrollment - Early Learning will contact you to confirm your child’s preschool enrollment once all steps are completed.

Volunteers are needed to teach Junior Achievement lessons in Jefferson Elementary classrooms! [2nd and 4th] grade available. Volunteers have all lesson materials provided and receive a short training by Junior Achievement. This commitment is about 5 lessons- 40 minutes each in the classroom. To sign up or for more information, email Haley at haley.geinnotta@janorth.org

Transportation registration for the 2025-2026 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 TRies2@isd77.org or call (507)507-387-5949.

Focus School Transition Update

JOIN THE TASK FORCE!!!!

I wanted to reach out to this group, as some of you may have been part of the initial process when we formed a task force to gather valuable input while exploring potential directions for our Focus School. We recognize the importance of that input and the role this group has played in shaping the process.

As we move forward, we want to continue seeking input and feedback from the task force for the remainder of this school year and into next year. In addition to inviting the original task force members to stay engaged, we’re also opening up this opportunity to anyone else who might be interested in joining the conversation.

Below, you’ll find a Google Form for anyone who would like to participate. This is a chance for you to continue shaping the direction of the Focus School or to become part of this important conversation moving forward.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScuRT4TY6aAFUAxfAdn1JuJoRPbFMsWxXf9lciYwz8-LWex-A/viewform?usp=sharing

Thank you for your consideration. I will be reaching out around our next meeting dates and times in the near future.

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  MAPS gathers parent feedback through parent surveys and a Title I program survey. We welcome your input and feedback to help us continuously improve our strategies to support student learning. Together, we can ensure that our students achieve their full potential. Next Monday, April 28th, we will send out the communication and directions for principals and secretaries to send out the Title I staff and parent surveys by Friday, May 2nd. We keep them open for 2 weeks. Survey results will be reviewed at the Annual Title I meeting for MAPS staff and Parents on Thursday, May 29th at 11:30 am via google meet.

• Sign up for Remind app: https://www.remind.com/join/jefpto

Community Education

Your Step by Step Guide for MAPS PRESCHOOL Registration

Step One : Register with MAPS - Visit the MAPS website to complete the general registration process.

Step Two: Apply for Preschool - Submit your application for the MAPS Preschool program.

Step Three: Schedule Your Early Learning Childhood Screening Appointment - Book your Early Childhood screening appointment the Early Learning Department to schedule a screening appointment for your child.

Step Four: Confirmation of Enrollment - Early Learning will contact you to confirm your child’s preschool enrollment once all steps are completed.