Jefferson Elementary School

Via Credit Union’s Student Branch is open every Friday morning before school. This February, students who make a deposit can spin the prize wheel for a Valentine’s Day treat! Plus, each week they make a deposit, they’ll also be entered for the $10 monthly drawing! If you would like for your child to start saving at the Jefferson Student Branch, please complete a permission slip and return it along with their initial deposit. (Permission slips are available in the school office.) #WarsawINSPIRES

The 6th-grade STEM Ambassadors have been working on growing romaine lettuce in tower gardens. On Monday, they harvested their crop and then shared their experience with each of the 6th-grade classes. Students were even able to try the freshly grown lettuce. Science is delicious! #WarsawINSPIRES

Legrand AV / Da-Lite Brand – Better Communities Committee partners with Jefferson throughout the year to make life better in tangible ways for all students. In December 2024 at the onset of Christmas Break, Better Communities assisted Spartan Outfitters* by providing winter coats and accessories via an Amazon Wish List. This $1,500 donation allowed our freshly stocked trailer to head to the Fairlane Community Center, where items were distributed to appreciative Jefferson recipients. WL Grace Church also provided donated items for this event. “We look forward to opportunities to support Jefferson Elementary School programs that support the students' education and physical needs. Seeing the smiles on the faces of the students that benefit from these programs is a great reward for our team,” said Mark Sproles on behalf of the Better Communities Committee. ​ *Spartan Outfitters: "Where needs are met with Love." Spartan Outfitters gives dignity to students who may need a little extra assistance with clothing and hygiene items by providing these basic necessities that have been donated through the generosity of community partners and interested individuals. #WarsawINSPIRES

We have earned $97.50 so far this school year, thanks to those who faithfully scan their receipts with the Box Tops app. Have you joined the "Spartan Scanners" yet? Our school earns cash for eligible purchases. The great part is that you don't even have to know if they are eligible! Just scan your store receipts, and the Box Tops app will do the work for you! ​ ​If you don't have the Box Tops app, please consider downloading it and linking it to Jefferson. Then, remember to scan your receipts after ​you shop. Easy-peasy! ​ Get more info here: boxtops4education.com Referral code: ONFV0Z5M ​ ​Thank ​you for supporting Jefferson in this way! #WarsawINSPIRES

Thank you to everyone who made purchases at our Literati Book Fair. While our physical book fair is now closed, the good news is that we will actually have an online store open all year long! Whatever you buy online will still directly benefit our Jefferson Library. Click HERE for all the info: https://tinyurl.com/Jefferson-Online-Book-Fair ​ ​

Remember, next week is Spirit Week at Jefferson!

We are at 481 jams and jellies as of today's count. Please consider bringing some (in plastic) to Winterfest tonight. Please help us reach our goal of 700!

NEW!!! We have a great selection of PRESCHOOL board books this year at the Literati Book Fair! These make perfect gifts for all the Littles in your life. Stop by the book fair tonight (12/12) during Winterfest, beginning at 5:30pm. All purchases directly support our Jefferson Library. #WarsawINSPIRES

If you are coming to Winterfest tomorrow night (Thursday, December 12th), consider bringing one or several jams/jellies (in plastic only) to donate to our district's food drive. There will be a collection box outside of the library. This will be the final time to donate for this drive. ​ Thank you so much! ​ #WarsawINSPIRES

Come on out tonight, Spartans!

Winterfest is THIS THURSDAY, December 12th! Please join us for a fun time of holiday happenings, beginning at 5:30pm. Make crafts, vote on your favorite tree, shop at the Literati Book Fair, and more! #WarsawINSPIRES

We are proud to announce that we've been recognized as a Riley Red Wagon Corporation by the Riley Children’s Foundation in partnership with the Indiana Association of School Principals! Thank you to our students, staff and community for coming together to make it possible for us to support the children and families receiving care at Riley Hospital for Children. #WarsawInspires #RileyRedWagon

We are in need of some extra volunteers to help with crafts at Winterfest on Thursday evening, December 12th. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805044CA9AE2EA2FA7-53243778-jefferson

Join us for the Warsaw Schools Orchestra Holiday Concert on Sunday, December 10, 2024, at 7:00 PM at the Warsaw Performing Arts Center! Featuring performances by: 🎶 Beginning Orchestra 🎶 Advanced Middle School Orchestra 🎶 Obbligato String Orchestra 🎶 Philharmonic Orchestra Admission is free, and free-will donations are accepted to support these talented young musicians. Don't miss this festive evening filled with holiday cheer! 🎄 #WarsawInspires

Today is recognized as National Special Education Day, but our team in Special Education is so important to our students each and EVERY day! We love their hearts and can't thank them enough for all they give to our Jefferson students. ​ You all ROCK!!! ​ (Also, we apologize if we missed anyone!) #WarsawINSPIRES

The Literati Book Fair begins in one week! Students may shop during their Digital Learning class time December 9th–13th. The book fair will also be open the evening of Thursday, December 12th, during Winterfest. Thank you for supporting literacy and our Jefferson Library! #WarsawINSPIRES

Good luck tonight to the Warsaw Tigers Football Team from the Jefferson Spartans! #WarsawINSPIRES

Students in all three 1st-grade classes treated the school to their annual "Balloons Over Jefferson" parade on Tuesday, November 26th. Everyone lined the halls to watch and cheer on the procession. Macy's would be proud. 😊 #WarsawINSPIRES

If you attended Jefferson's Cultural Heritage Night on Thursday, November 21st, then you were among a large and happy crowd who enjoyed good food from a variety of cultures, as well as entertainment from Ballet Folklorico, give-aways, free resources for families, etc. Thank you to our organizers and many volunteers, especially Mrs. Xochitl Cervantes, Mrs. Lauren Harbison, Mrs. Jenni McCammon, Mrs. Nicole Smith, and Principal Joshua Wall. Thank you to all of our "country representatives" for sharing your amazing cultures with us! Thank you to Mrs. Fabiola Nuñez and Ballet Folklorico for contributing beauty through dance. And thank you to all Jefferson families who came out for a fun and engaging evening! ​#WarsawINSPIRES

Today's activity tasked our Family Groups with building a "turkey enclosure," using only spaghetti noodles and miniature marshmallows. Many unique structures emerged, but three were chosen for their creativity and soundness. #WarsawINSPIRES