Go Bulldogs!

Monthly Principal's Newsletter

 

Quote of the month…   "Weakness of attitude becomes weakness of character. " Albert Einstein

Vision

We envision that Jefferson Elementary School will consistently be ranked as a high academic performing school in the state of Illinois based on the benchmarks for achievement, and that our students will be equipped academically and socially to successfully perform in and adapt to the changing global society.

Mission

The mission of Jefferson Elementary School is to provide all students with educational opportunities which enable them to become life-long learners.

Guiding Beliefs

In pursuit of excellence in education, we believe that:

• Education is the key to the advancement of our society.

• Effective education builds confidence, success, responsibility, and mutual respect for others.

Therefore:

• The entire community must be committed to learning.

• Every individual is responsible to contribute to our society.

“JETS” - Jefferson Elementary Thanking Soldiers. Click here to see Times Courier article.  Also, see the WAND video here. Go to the second page of videos.

Service Learning video on

WCIA-TV

Jan. 18th     No School/M.L. King Birthday

Jan. 20th     JES Student Council Mtg.

                   7:45a.m./School Board Mtg.

                   6:30p.m.

Jan. 29th     2 Hr. Early Dismissal@ 1:05

Feb. 2nd     I-Sharpen begins 3:00-4:00

Feb. 3rd      JES Student Council Mtg.

                   7:45a.m.

Feb. 12th    Lincoln's Birthday School

                   IS IN SESSION

Feb. 15th    President's Day No School

Feb. 17th    JES Student Council Mtg.

                   7:45a.m./School Board Mtg.

                   6:30p.m.

Feb. 20th    PTA Chili Supper at Jefferson

                   5:00p.m.

Feb. 26th    2 Hr. Early Dismissal@1:05