Jefferson Elementary

Greetings Jefferson Families,

It’s hard to believe we’ve already reached the midpoint of summer! I hope your break has been filled with relaxation, fun, and special family moments. You may have noticed that back-to-school supplies are beginning to appear in stores—and with that, both students and staff are starting to feel the excitement of a new school year approaching!

Construction Update
We’re seeing great progress on our building projects!

• Demolition is 99% complete (just one frame left to remove).

• Framing is about 90% done, with masonry work underway to support lintels scheduled for installation next week.

• Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) rough-ins have begun and are expected to be completed by Wednesday.

• Much of the site has been graded in preparation for concrete work.

• New lighting has been installed throughout the building.

• The Maker’s Space and Jags Den projects are also well underway.

I’ve included some photos below to show the progress—things are really coming together and looking great! Jefferson

Back-to-School Resources
As we get ready to kick off the new school year, here are a few helpful resources to help your family prepare:

• 📅 District Student Calendar – District Student Calendar

• 📋 School Supply List – Supply List

Important Dates:

• Class Lists: Will be available for families to view on Aug. 11th

• Entrance Conferences:

  • Monday, August 25th | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

  • Tuesday, August 26th | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

• First Day of School:

  • Wednesday, August 27th

  • New Start & End Times: 8:05 AM – 2:35 PM

Focus School Update: We are eagerly looking forward to the launch of our Focus School this fall! Our teachers have been hard at work planning instruction that is grounded in academic standards while delivering content through a nature-based, inquiry-driven approach.

Our outdoor learning spaces are coming together, and we can’t wait for students to begin exploring and learning in these exciting new environments! I hope to have pictures of progress for our next SMORE!

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.

Please make sure the below information is accurate for this coming school year:

Current Home Address

Household parent(s) /guardian(s)

Phone Numbers for household parent(s) / guardian(s)

Emergency contact person(s)

Phone Numbers for emergency contact person(s)

We are asking that you complete your family's census verification online through your Campus Parent account by Sunday, August 10, 2025.

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.

For assistance logging into your Infinite Campus Parent Portal account, please send an email to: icsupport@isd77.org

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.

Click HERE for a copy of the Winter Weather Information or call our weather hotline at 507-387-6046

You're invited to a fun and friendly meet-and-greet at Jefferson! Come meet your teacher, connect with our amazing staff, get to know your classmates and fellow students, and enjoy a popsicle while playing on the playground. It’s a great chance to say hello, explore the school grounds, and kick off the year with some summer fun.

Traditionally, Jefferson has always provided after school child care on site through our ACES program. We are looking to provide that same care before school for our families who need it. If you are interested click on the link below for details.