Jefferson was treated to a visit from the Fort Wayne Philharmonic—a string quartet ensemble, to be more specific. Members of the quartet (not pictured) played and also educated students about violins, violas, and cellos, helping them hear the difference between each of the instruments. They also helped them understand volume (pictured) by having students raise their hands to the perceived level of the sound. Other activities included a small "dance party," distinguishing which instrument of the four "made a mistake," and listening for pure enjoyment to some incredibly beautiful music.
We are grateful for these types of enrichment activities!
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Don't forget to like our "Spartan Outfitters" Facebook page for all the up-to-date needs and news of this incredible outreach.
https://www.facebook.com/JESpartanOutfitters
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Jefferson's Student Council began selling Smencils for $2.00 each to raise funds for special projects.
Smencils ("Gourmet Scented Pencils") may be purchased before school in the gym lobby on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Eager 5th-grade Student Council members are standing by to assist! #ExperienceWCS
Mark your calendars NOW for Thursday, February 29th! This is Jefferson's day to benefit from Hacienda's Give Back Fiesta! You'll need the attached coupon to dine in or carry out. (Extra coupons are available in the Jefferson Office.)
All purchases on the 29th with our coupon will result in 20% of your meal price coming right back to Jefferson! It's a win-win, for sure!
We hope to see you there! (You may even see some "Jefferson celebrities" helping out in the restaurant!)
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It's time to pre-order your yearbook! Order online through April 19, 2024. The cost is only $13.00 for 40 pages of memories. Every student is pictured! Order today!
ORDER HERE>>> https://blossers.wufoo.com/forms/jefferson-20232024-yearbook-order/
(The PTO will generously be providing a yearbook for each 6th grader. Please only order for 6th grade if you want an additional copy.)
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The initial, somewhat lofty, financial goal for Israel's new wheelchair was to raise $6,000.00, one cup of coffee (or tea or hot chocolate) at a time.
Instead, everyone who came and drank and donated at Jefferson's Happy Beans Coffee blew the top off the cardboard thermometer with a total of...$8,283.00!!!
But it gets even better! Combined with donations given at Lake City Bank and through a GoFundMe account, the GRAND TOTAL for this fundraiser comes to $14,040!!! This means a new wheelchair and a bike and finances toward medical expenses!
Do we live in an amazing community or what?! Thank you to EVERYONE who donated time and/or money to this amazing project for an awesome kid. Good things happen when we come together to support each other.
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An announcement was made to the school in regard to a total for Happy Beans sales and donations. Did we make our goal? Stay tuned for the details!
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We are sooooo close to our goal, that we can TASTE IT!!! (See what we did there?!)
You still have about 30 minutes to get a hot drink at Happy Beans Coffee at Jefferson.
Thank you, Beautiful Community!
Pictured: WL Officer Joe Bumbaugh, Miss Jensen, Principal Josh Wall, Israel, and two thirsty friends.
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Brrrrrr! It's cold, but we know how to help you start your day on a warm note! Stop by Jefferson between 8:45am and 10:00am today (2/16) for a hot cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate, all for a good cause! We are getting so close to our $6,000.00 Happy Beans goal for Mr. Israel. Can you help put us over the top?
Pictured is former Jefferson Principal, Mr. Carter, who is one of many enthusiastic supporters of Happy Beans Coffee and this project.
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Happy Beans Coffee has special hours this week to accommodate our fundraiser for Israel Gagnon's new wheelchair. HBC also has designated times for students to come down and buy hot chocolate for $2 per cup.
Miss Oldham's 5th graders (pictured) enjoyed a hot-chocolate break in their day on Monday, February 12th.
There's still time for YOU to have coffee—or tea or hot chocolate—with a purpose during Happy Beans Coffee's special hours this week:
Tuesday–Thursday (Feb. 13–15): 9:15am–10:00am
Friday (Feb. 16): 8:45am–10:00am
Donations are also accepted. Thank you for supporting Happy Beans and Israel's wheelchair!
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Hey, local community! Consider yourself invited!
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We have plenty of cold weather left before springtime arrives. The good news is, we have you covered...literally!
For a limited time, Jefferson is offering super-cozy, branded beanies for $25 each. These beanies are high-quality, yarn-knitted, fleece-lined, and emblem embroidered. All orders with payment are due by Monday, February 12th.
Check your student's backpack for an order form.
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It's time for our next STEM Family Night on Tuesday, January 23rd from 6–7pm. Please join us!
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Please be advised that bus transportation for ALL elementary students will run 20 minutes earlier than usual NEXT Friday, January 26, 2024, in order to accommodate the schedule for the Shriners Circus Caravan for 3rd grade.
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Jefferson held its annual Spelling Bee on Wednesday, January 10th, and dozens of BRAVE 5th and 6th grade spellers took the stage, spelling words through multiple rounds.
In the end, it came down to just two Spartans. The 2024 Bee winner is Bridget B. (5th grade) along with runner-up Will G. (6th grade). Both students will represent Jefferson at the Warsaw Elementary Spelling Bee on January 30th at Lakeview Middle School.
Congratulations to ALL participants! Jefferson has many GREAT and COURAGEOUS spellers!
Photo: Mrs. Jennifer Long (Bee emcee), Will G., Bridget B., Mr. Josh Wall (Jefferson principal). Student names and images are used with parent permission.
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Here's to a fantastic new year (2024) and to the continuation of our school year (2023–24)!
See you next Tuesday, January 9th, Spartans! Let's rock the second half!
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It has been a busy season for learning and showing what we know! Recently Ms. Smith's and Mr. Longenberger's 3rd grade classes presented their City Architects Showcase to other classes, their families, and the community.
What went into this culmination of study? Ms. Smith stated, "Students researched careers that went with their specific buildings that were important for a sustainable city. They did an informative paper on their career also. They made a 3D printing on TinkerCad of their building, as well as a LEGO representation of the inside of their building. We used blueprints to show area and perimeter of each room."
Great job, 3rd grade!
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Two of our favorites helped serve lunch today. Mrs. Snow taught Kindergarten at Jefferson for 10 years, and Mr. McClintock, who retired in May, is still basically a regular around here. (We're not complaining.)
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Come one, come all to cheer on our Jefferson Spartans, as they face the Leesburg Blue Blazers in the City Elementary Basketball Championship Game at 6:30pm on Thursday, December 21st at the Warsaw Community High School Tiger Den. Let's have a loud and spirited cheer section to support our Spartan team!
Tournament play has an admission fee of $5 for adults; children are free.
Go, Spartans! #ExperienceWCS
Tonight is our Spartan Singers Holiday Concert! Singers should arrive in the cafeteria by 5:45pm; the concert begins at 6:00pm.
All are welcome to attend!
