The JES 4th graders studied public sculptures in art class. They built their own sculpture and chose where it would be displayed. Pictured are the Awesome Artists. #jeffersoncusd1
JES students recently participated in a Leader in Me Door decorating challenge. The challenge was to synergize as a class and decorate their classroom doors with a Leader in Me theme. We received 100% participation in the Challenge. GREAT JOB, STUDENTS!
Please enjoy the video featuring our beautiful doors. #jeffersoncusd1
https://youtu.be/0BHZ3jtmsXg
Yesterday at JES: Ms. Hutton's PM preschool class and Mrs. Snider's 5th grade class partnered for reading buddies. Before reading together today they watched to see if Phil the Groundhog saw his shadow (he did). #jeffersoncusd1
Jefferson Elementary School Student Lighthouse Team members hosted an event this morning, showcasing the various ways in which they learn and lead every day to several members of the Charleston community. They all did an excellent job in their individual roles representing JES!
WAY TO GO JEFFERSON!! #jeffersoncusd1
This week three JES Student Lighthouse Team members presented to the Charleston Rotary Club. They did an excellent job. #jeffersoncusd1
JES 4th grade artists recently studied pop art, monochromatic colors, and the artworks of Andy Warhol. They created their own pop art artwork with a food item. Pictured are the 4th grade awesome artists. #jeffersoncusd1
Miss Gaston’s class learned about Martin Luther King Jr and created a mural of our dreams. We came together to look at the bigger picture for why we celebrate this day.
Thank you to Rob Stroud (JC-TC) for letting us tell you about how MLK Jr inspires us.
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The 6th graders recently learned about facial proportions. They created a self-portrait and then used lines and colored pencil to make it abstract. #jeffersoncusd#1
JES 6th graders went ice skating at the David S. Palmer Arena in Danville, IL on Monday. Everyone had a wonderful time. Thank you to the Charleston Joint PTA for covering the cost. #jeffersoncusd1
Mrs. Richeson and Miss Gaston’s class celebrated the holidays yesterday with Project Help! We had so much fun eating snacks and having a dance party!
Miss Gaston and Mrs. Buescher dressed up as their favorite Christmas character, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer!!
Our JES 5th & 6th grade Chorus performed at the newly remodeled CHS auditorium last night. They sang beautifully and sounded amazing. Thank you, Mr. Schmidt for being a wonderful director. #jeffersoncusd1
In Ms. Hayes' class at JES they made snow dough on Monday! It was very messy, however the students were all engaged and LOVED it. We added fractions and measured all of the ingredients. #jeffersoncusd1
Last week the JES Science Club we learned how to create a circuit. #jeffersoncusd1
Thank you, Ms. Botello, for being Miss Gaston’s practicum teacher this semester. We know you will be a great teacher! Good luck with the rest of your program, we will miss you.
The JES 4th graders recently learned about the color wheel. They completed a color wheel and then had to turn it into an item and create a picture. Pictured are the awesome artists. #jeffersoncusd1
Last week in JES Science Club we learned about inertia and Newton's First Law! All students found the best way to drop the cheerio into the bottle without touching it. #jeffersoncusd1
JES 5th graders in art class recently learned about blending watercolors, analogous colors, and tabby weaving. They created 2 identical leaf pictures to weave together. Pictured are the awesome artists. Not pictured Dale Hayes. #jeffersoncusd1
