Jefferson Elementary

We are excited to invite you to our We Are Jefferson Night on April 15th from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. This special evening is designed for our Jefferson community, offering a variety of activities for both students and parents to enjoy together.​

Event Highlights:

• Outdoor Learning Activities: Engage in hands-on experiences that make learning both fun and educational.​

• Spring Book Fair: Explore a wide selection of books to inspire a love for reading in your children.​

• Food and Refreshments: Enjoy a variety of food options available throughout the evening.​

To celebrate "Music In Our Schools Month," we welcomed the Minnesota Youth Choir to Jefferson for a special performance. The choir showcased a variety of musical genres and impressed us all with their talent and range. We were especially proud to have three of our own Jefferson JAGS participating in the choir.

We want to remind you that our ACES School Age Child Care Program uses the school playground as part of its daily programming. To ensure a safe and structured environment for ACES students, the playground is reserved for their use until the program ends at 6:00 p.m.

After 6:00 p.m., the playground is open to the public. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and supportive space for all students.

If you’re looking for alternative play spaces before 6:00 p.m., the City of Mankato provides a list of parks here, and a map of North Mankato parks can be found here.

Thank you for your understanding and support!

Students have been working on their coordination and balance during the roller skating unit! Students showed lots of growth and perseverance. They got to celebrate that by skating with fun lights and music!

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

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.

Winter weather will be here soon, so it’s a good idea to have a plan for your family in case of school closings, early dismissals, or late starts.

Notices for school closings and early dismissals will be posted on the following websites, radio, and television stations. You can also hear a recorded message on the District Notification Line at 507-387-6046.

Other ways to track school closing delays/dismissals/closures:

● www.isd77.org ● katoinfo.com ● mankatofreepress.com ● southernminnesotanews.com ● keyc.com ● KEYC 12 - TV AND MANY MORE.

Please Note: Blue Earth Area Schools is a smaller school district south of us. When you hear or see this, IT IS NOT Mankato Area Public Schools. Winter Closings are listed as Mankato Area Public Schools.

Click HERE for a copy of the Winter Weather Information.

We received many questions from families asking what a two-hour late start means. Simply put, school start times shift exactly 2 hours later than usual.

For example, if a school typically starts at 8:00 a.m., it will begin at 10:00 a.m. This change applies to all schools.

2 Hour Late Start Times for all schools

Buses still run on 2 hour late starts. For example, if your bus stop pick up time is 7:05, it will now be 9:05.

We have a opening for position for a Student Success Coach here at Jefferson. If you are interested in applying for this opportunity please click on the link below to see more details around the position as well as what qualifications are needed.

https://www.applitrack.com/isd77/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?category=Support+Staff&AppliTrackJobId=4303&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1

Mark your calendars for our next PTO meeting on Tuesday, April 8, at 6 PM. Come connect with fellow parents, stay informed, and get involved in supporting our school. We will also be discussing the spring carnival. Plus, enjoy free pizza and child care while you’re there!

We need volunteers like YOU to make Jefferson events a success! Please fill out the Carnival and Jog Planning Interest Form or email jeffersonjagspto@gmail.com.

🗓 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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