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 Go Bulldogs!
Monthly Principal's Newsletter
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Quote of the
month…
"There are two ways of exerting one's strength: one is
pushing down, the other is pulling up. "
Booker T. Washington
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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:
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Education is the key
to the advancement of our society.
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Effective education
builds confidence, success, responsibility, and mutual respect for
others.
Therefore:
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IN THE
NEWS
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“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 |

"JETS" 1/21/10- Jefferson Elementary Thanking
Soldiers.
Click
here to see Times Courier article |
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See your District 1
calendar for any upcoming events. Thank you.
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 The Illinois State
Board of Education recognizes Jefferson Elementary School for the
Academic Improvement Award. They have made substantial gains
in performance over the last two years. Students are meeting and
exceeding the Illinois Learning Standards, as teachers are providing
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