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Shhh… don’t tell Santa! Our JES Elf tiptoed into the Art Room and may have made a little creative mess 🎨

3 days until Christmas Break! 🎄 #JeffersonCUSD1

Families, please take note of a change to our cheer tryout schedule.

To avoid confusion, we want to be clear: the only date that has changed is Thursday.
Tryouts that were planned for Thursday 12/18 will now take place on Wednesday 12/17.

Times and location remain exactly the same.
An updated flyer is attached so everyone has the correct information.

Thank you for your cooperation and continued support! #JeffersonCUSD1

Shhh… 🤫
When everyone was busy learning today, our JES Elf tip-toed into the AER room!
Maybe he needed a little quiet time, too — even elves need a calm place to sit, think, and recharge their Christmas magic. ✨

7 days until Christmas Break! 🎄

Jefferson’s tree, along with those from the other elementary schools, was on display at EIU for students and parents to enjoy. The students created ornaments in art class specifically to decorate the tree. #JeffersonCUSD1

From monitoring mischief to checking in on holiday cheer operations, our JES Elf is keeping everyone on their toes. She made her way to our satellite office today. Stay tuned… who knows where she’ll pop up next! 🎅

Day 8 until Christmas break! 🎄

Our mischievous elf is on the loose at JES! Counting down the 10 Days of Christmas with a little holiday magic (and a lot of mischief). Stay tuned to see where our elf pops up next! 🎅✨ #JeffersonCUSD1

Last Friday, JES transformed into a Hollywood hotspot! Our students and staff went all-out for Dress Like Your Favorite Movie Character Day, and the building was buzzing with creativity and color. #JeffersonCUSD1

Please help us congratulate our JES 6th Grade November Student Leaders! #JeffersonCUSD1❤️💛

Please help us congratulate our JES 5th Grade November Student Leaders! #JeffersonCUSD1❤️💛

Please help us congratulate our JES 4th Grade November Student Leaders! #JeffersonCUSD1❤️💛

To help us all get into the Christmas spirit, JES is excited to share our 12 Days of Christmas Calendar. Each day features a simple, joyful activity to bring a little extra magic to the season. #JeffersonCUSD1

🎉 Total Overall: 1,399 Items Donated! 🎉
Our students and families truly showed up for the Food 4 Kids Program — thank you to EVERYONE who contributed to helping local families in need! We are so proud of all the students and families who were able to make this happen! Our 5th graders will receive an extra recess! #JeffersonCUSD1

Zach's owl made from a paper plate and construction paper was chosen for Awesome Artist. #JeffersonCUSD1

The 4th grade art classes recently learned about the Japanese artist Hokusai and his print, The Great Wave. They created their own Great Wave projects and learned how to blend analogous colors for the background. Pictured are the Awesome Artists. Not pictured Evelyn and Berkeley. #JeffersonCUSD1

The 6th graders recently completed a unit on Tim Burton in art class. They studied his characters from his movies and learned about value. They created self-portraits in the style of Tim Burton. Pictured are the 6th grade awesome artists. Not pictured Dominic. #JeffersonCUSD1

Jefferson GATE students have been playing a national stock market game in teams this year. Fourth grade team (Black Hole) has been ranked first in the region out of 114 teams for the past 3 days based upon their stock, bonds, and mutual fund investments.  #JeffersonCUSD1

Fifth grade is in the lead for most items donated for Food 4 Kids! One of our grades is going to win an extra recess!  Students have until next Tuesday to donate! #JeffersonCUSD1

🎉 JES Food Drive is here!
From November 17th to November 24th, we’re collecting non-perishable food items to support our community.
Please donate if you can! #JeffersonCUSD1

Mr. Coleman, visited Mrs. Ehr’s and Mrs. Ballinger’s classes to talk about the branches of the military and share stories from his time in service. Our students were so engaged and asked amazing questions!

We also walked to the square on Tuesday to show our respect and honor our veterans during the community Veterans Day ceremony. And fun fact—our very own Mrs. Ehr sings at the ceremony every year! ❤️

A big thank-you to all who serve and have served! #JeffersonCUSD1