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Jaguar Journal April 25th, 2025

Jefferson Elementary Jaguar Journal April 25th, 2025

Updates and Information Updates and Information

We Are Jefferson Night

We had a fantastic turnout for our We Are Jefferson event!

Approximately 380 students and family members attended—75% were current Jefferson families and 25% were incoming families.

We were also fortunate to have the support of around 40 volunteers, including partners from Cub Scouts, Kato Public Charter School, Mankato State University, Living Earth, and South Central College.

To help us improve future events, please take a moment to complete the feedback survey linked below. Your input is greatly appreciated!

https://forms.gle/wvr7kuzShtqZ7mSi6

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Kindergarten Children´s Museum of Southern Minnesota

Our kindergarten students had a wonderful time exploring the Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota. It was an afternoon filled with hands-on fun, curiosity, and discovery!

Field Day - May 23rd - Looking for volunteers Field Day - May 23rd - Looking for volunteers

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

Construction at Jefferson Construction at Jefferson

We want to make you aware of upcoming construction on our campus and the changes that will take place to ensure a safe and smooth arrival and dismissal process for students.


Thursday, May 1 & Friday, May 2: Construction trailer and fencing will be installed. Monday, May 5 construction officially begins. For the Music Concert on May 2nd, families may use the upper parking lot, though space will be limited. Entry to the building for the concert will be available through Door 1 and Door 3.


Building Access During Construction

* Door 2: Reserved for individuals who require handicap-accessible entry only.

* Door 3 (lower lot): Used for all caregiver drop-off and pick-up. Also My Place van, YMCA pick-up, ACES, SpeEd transportation, Caregivers should park along the west side in single-row stalls.


* Walkers and Bikers: Exit through Door 3 and use the sidewalk along the south side of the playground.


Dismissal Routine During Construction:

Bus riders will exit through Door 1 only.


Walkers and Bikers will exit through Door 3 and use the sidewalk along the south side of the playground. Students will meet anyone picking them up after school in the lower lot...NOT by the busses.


Thank you for your attention to these changes and for your continued support as we work to improve our school facilities. Please reach out with any questions you may have.

Yearbook Ordering Information Yearbook Ordering Information

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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.

2025-2026 Calendar Adjustment Approved by School Board 2025-2026 Calendar Adjustment Approved by School Board

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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.

MAPS Preschool Registration MAPS Preschool Registration

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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 Volunteers are needed to teach Junior Achievement

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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

Spring Music Concert - Save the Date Spring Music Concert - Save the Date

Focus School Update Focus School Update

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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.

Title I Update


  • 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.

PTO Updates PTO Updates

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PTO Meeting - May 6

Join us for the last PTO meeting of the year on May 6 at 6 PM in the Media Center with free pizza and childcare provided!
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Online Book Fair

Check out the Jefferson online book fair between April 15-29. Jefferson will get 25% back in scholastic dollars to spend on our classroom bookshelves!

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Jefferson Carnival - Save the Date!

🗓 May 29 | 🕠 5:30 - 7:30 PM

Get ready for an evening of fun, games, and excitement at the Jefferson Carnival! 🎪✨ Don't miss out on the festivities—mark your calendar now!

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Upcoming PTO Sponsored Events & Reminders


  • May 6 - PTO Meeting (note date change)
  • May 29 - Jefferson Carnival




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

Websites Websites

Jefferson Website Link
District Calendar Link

MAPS Preschool Information MAPS Preschool Information

MAPS Preschool Website Link
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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.

ACES Child Care Before & After School Information ACES Child Care Before & After School Information

ACES Child Care Website Link
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Summer ACES opens 3/12/25

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School Year ACES for 25-24 opens 5/14/25

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ACES Before School has openings for 24-25

Community Programs for Students Community Programs for Students

Peachjar Digital Flyers for community programs and events link
District Website Link
Community Education Youth Programs Website Link
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