JPC Weekly News

• Author Visit: Jerry Pallotta, author of the series, "Who Would Win?" visited with students.

• Digital Citizenship: This week, our students are learning to be responsible citizens when it comes to the safe and responsible use of technology.

• Parent-Teacher Conferences (Primary/Elementary) students are scheduled for November 2, 3, and 4th. Please reference my e-blast for school hours.
• Note-Schools are closed November 5th and 6th that week.

• Sing-A-Long (Save the date/time!): This is one of our annual events that we all look forward to because it is truly a special moment in time for our students and families!
• Only our students' parents/guardians are invited--no older/younger siblings
• December 18th (2:00pm) with a snow date of December 22nd

• School Photographs (via BNL Photographers) are scheduled for Wednesday, October 28.

• Halloween 2026: Please click to see the newsletter with more details about our JPC Halloween Parade (October 30th at 9:15am)

Contact

Alice Englese, JPC Main Office | aenglese@summit.k12.nj.us | 908-918-2160

Geri Healy, JPC/JES Nurse | ghealy@summit.k12.nj.us | 908-273-3807 x6351

Lauren Mortenson, JPC/JES School Counselor | lmortenson@summit.k12.nj.us | 908-273-3807, ext 6361; Website: Click here

When calling or emailing your child out sick please include their name, teacher and reason for the absence, listing specific symptoms (ie. virus, fever, cough, flu, etc.)

• Avoid a Food Allergy Scare on Halloween (Eng and Span)

Come meet members of the Summit Board of Education for an informal, open-forum chat.
What to expect:
Enjoy a warm cup of coffee and delicious treats
Ask questions, share your insights, and get to know your board members
Date & Time: October 29, 7– 8:30 p.m.
Location: Summit High School Media Center / Library
We hope to see you there!

Purchase fun-shaped pasta for a friend or yourself. There are so many shapes/themes: music, animals, sports, and more. There are even gift sets.

• The 5th Grade receives a portion of each sale.
• Website: https://funpastafundraising.com/2026-fall-jefferson-5th-grade-pto/jefferson-5th-grade-pto
• Sale Dates: 10/15 - 1/15 (flyer attached)

Please see attached flyer regarding a Trick-or-Treat Starter kit for purchase.

• Parents and Guardians Coffee Hour: Come join your fellow JPC parents this Friday, October 23, after morning drop off for a cup o’ joe from 8:30-10:00 AM at Batavia Cafe in downtown Summit! A small assortment of food will be provided and coffee will be available for purchase.

• JPC’s Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest returns on Thursday, October 29. Learn more here or sign up here!

• Square 1 Art: Be on the lookout in your child's take home folder! Coming home to you soon will be your child's custom catalog for the Square 1 Art fundraiser. Get a head start, and start ordering keepsakes and gifts featuring your child's art online NOW, if you like! NEW - *Ship to Home FREE. (*Customer pays a small processing fee at checkout and order ships to home.) Simply search for your child's art using Art Search, and enter state, school name, and your student's name. Your student's art and code will appear, and you may order! Order by: 11/16/2026. Upload additional art if you like, using Art Upload! If you have questions, or need anything at all, contact customer care online. Thank you for supporting our school!

• Jefferson Fall Fest Volunteers: Volunteers are still needed for event stations. Any amount of time helps, and volunteers receive 10 activity tickets! Sign up here. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Jefferson Fall Fest on October 24th from 11AM-3PM at Jefferson Elementary!

• Parents and Guardians Night Out: Come meet other JPC parents/guardians, sip your beverage of choice, and build community for the school year and beyond at Parents and Guardians Night Out on Tuesday, November 10 from 7-9PM. There will be a cash bar, but the event is free to attend at Felina @ the Albion.

October 2026

30: Halloween Parade 9:15am

November 2026

2: Single Session Day (Grades K-5), Parent-Teacher Conferences

3: No School for Students; Parent-Teacher Conferences (in afternoon)

4: Single Session Day (Grades K-5), Parent-Teacher Conferences

5 & 6: Schools closed

25: Single Session Day (All students)

26 & 27: Schools Closed-Thanksgiving Break