Back-to-school

9/11/26

Parent-Teacher Organization PTO Meeting - September 15th, 6:30 p.m., Media Center

Picture Day - September 15th (changed from the 16th)

Family Picnic - September 24th 5:30-7 p.m.

Jefferson Jaunt - October 2nd - Jaunt Walk Schedule

This is our BIGGEST fundraiser!

The money raised will stay at Jefferson Elementary

To be eligible for prize drawings, pledge money is due to the school or online by Monday, September 28th.

The Jefferson Jaunt will be held on Friday, October 2nd‐ RAIN or SHINE.

Teachers will inform parents what time their child’s class is walking as we near the Jaunt date.

Jaunt Main Flyer

Prize Flyer

Bonus Goal Flyer

Helpful information about many topics from attendance to school hours to parent drop off and pick up can be found in this handbook. These booklets will be distributed during open house.

We will be getting messy and creative in the art room, and that takes a lot of materials! If you are able to donate any art supplies, we would greatly appreciate it and put the supplies to good use. Currently, we are in need of thin cardboard (ex. cereal boxes), clean paper towel and toilet paper tubes, paper and clear plastic egg cartons, yarn, gluesticks, gallon ziploc bags, etc.

Now is the best time to order a yearbook. The deadline is in March. Once the deadline passes there are only limited yearbooks avaiable. ORDER ONE NOW!

Link to Flyer

In support of our district’s goal of increasing student focus and reducing distractions, all personal electronic devices—including cell phones, smartwatches, wireless earbuds, and other Bluetooth devices—must be powered off and out of sight throughout the entire school day, including class time, passing time, recess, and lunch.

Keeping personal devices put away allows students to be more engaged, present, and focused on learning. It also helps reduce distractions and the potential negative impact of social media and other digital interactions during the school day.

Device Storage and Responsibility
Students are expected to keep personal electronic devices at home whenever possible. If a student brings a device to school, it is the student’s responsibility to ensure that it remains powered off and out of sight for the entire school day.

If a device is used or is not stored according to this policy, it may be secured in the school office, and a parent or guardian may be required to pick it up.

The school is not responsible for lost, misplaced, or stolen personal electronic devices. For this reason, we strongly recommend that students leave cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds, and other personal electronic devices at home.

Thank you for partnering with us to create a focused, connected, and positive learning environment where all students can learn and thrive.

Minnesota state law places a 15-year-old minimum age restriction for legal operation of any electric-assisted bicycle, commonly called E-Bikes. In addition, Anoka-Hennepin places restrictions regarding the operation of these vehicles and motorized scooters and e-motos on school property.

District guidelines: In order to ensure safety around school, Anoka-Hennepin Schools prohibits the use of E-bikes, e-motos and motorized scooters on elementary and middle school property during the school day and immediately before and after school. School property includes sidewalks, trails, fields, parking lots and roadways.

View the full story on the district website.

Our Nurses love to get as much information about your child before school starts as possible. A great place to start is to send Rose Morris an email. Rose.Morris@ahschools.us

The following links also are very helpful as we all prepare for the school year:

Immunization Record Form

Diet Modification Request (allergies/disability) - needs medical doctor signature

Is My Child Well Enough To Go To School?

Medication at school - needs medical doctor signature

Get Involved at Jefferson!

We have exciting volunteer opportunities coming up, and we’d love your help. Be part of our amazing community—if you haven’t completed your Jefferson Volunteer Application & CRHR for this school year, please do so today, and join the fun!

Volunteer Opportunities

Lunchroom Helper Volunteer Sign-Up

Picture Day Volunteer Sign-Up

Picture Retakes Volunteer Sign-Up

Jefferson Jaunt Volunteer Sign - Up

Fall Conference Dinner Sign-Up

Veterans Day Volunteer Sign-Up

P.T.O Meetings - Tuesday, September 15th, October 13th, November 10th - 6:30pm, Jefferson Media Center.

Challenge Reading Group Leader - Volunteers provide additional ongoing literature experiences for interested students in grades K - 5. Virtual training provided. Ongoing throughout the school year.

Math Plus Group Leader - Volunteers provide additional ongoing mathematical experiences for interested students in grades K - 5. Virtual training provided. Ongoing throughout the school year.

Skillbuilder - The program was developed to help kindergarten thru second grade students develop lifelong literacy and math skills. The volunteer program is comprised of a variety of activities that volunteers can practice with students one-on-one in the classroom while reinforcing the skills that classroom teachers have already introduced to kindergarteners through lesson plans, including: Reading aloud, tracing the alphabet, sorting and finding letters, listening to sounds, and counting and building number recognition. This program occurs during the school day.

For more information on getting involved at Jefferson, please contact:

Dijana Sivac

Volunteer Services Coordinator

763-506-2930