JES 4th gd. artists recently studied the works of pop artist Andy Warhol. They also learned about monochromatic color scheme. They created their own pop art projects using monochromatic colors. Pictured are the 4th gd. Awesome Artists. Not pictured Aiden Anderson. #jeffersoncusd1
5 months ago, Lassak, Michelle
4th Gd Awesome Artist-October
Last week in the JES Science Club we had fun building Geodesic Domes using toothpicks and gummy candy or mini marshmallows. A geodesic dome is a sphere-like structure made up of interconnecting triangles. We ended up with strong structures that use little building materials. Using the existing materials any other way to build structures resulted in weak and messy buildings. (We had to try!) #jeffersoncusd1
5 months ago, Lassak, Michelle
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At JES the functional class has been mixing primary colors to create secondary colors. They created jellyfish after making violet paint. #jeffersoncusd1
6 months ago, Lassak, Michelle
FP Awesome Artist - October
The JES 5th grade art classes recently studied about Mexican folk art, including Mexican mirrors. They used a variety of media to create their own Mexican mirror. Pictured are the 5th grade Awesome Artists. Not pictured Tripp Hendrickson. #jeffersoncusd1
6 months ago, Lassak, Michelle
5th Awesome Artist - October
5th Awesome Artist - October
The JES 6th grade classes recently studied the works of Brazilian graffiti artist Rafael Highraff. They created a 3-dimensional collage using organic shapes, and warm and cool colors. Not pictured Carsten Stine. #jeffersoncusd1
6 months ago, Lassak, Michelle
October Awesome Artist-6th gd
October Awesome Artist-6th gd
October Awesome Artist-6th gd
Jefferson 4th graders helped plant fall flowers in the Jefferson Legacy Rock Garden. Thank you to all the parents and community members who have donated flowers and tools to help our garden grow! #jeffersoncusd1
6 months ago, Lassak, Michelle
4th grade planting in Legacy Rock Garden
4th grade planting in Legacy Rock Garden
4th grade planting in Legacy Rock Garden
4th grade planting in Legacy Rock Garden
Congratulations to Ms. Gaston! She is a winner of the Fall 23 New Teacher Mini-Grants sponsored by the Central Illinois Rural School Collaborative.
6 months ago, Lassak, Michelle
Winner of New Teacher Rural Teacher Grant
Last week in JES Science Club: We played with magnets of various strengths as they moved iron filings inside transparent tubing. As expected, the fridge magnets were pretty and not very good at this job, but the neodymium magnets & ceramic magnets were quite good! #jeffersoncusd#
6 months ago, Lassak, Michelle
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At JES on Thursday, Ms. Hutton's PM class enjoyed reading and interacting with their 5th grade reading buddies from Mrs. Larson's class. #jeffersoncusd1
6 months ago, Lassak, Michelle
5LA Preschool Reading buddies
5LA Preschool Reading buddies
5LA Preschool Reading buddies
5LA Preschool Reading buddies
5LA Preschool Reading buddies
At JES this week, Mrs. Spanhook's students were synergizing by assisting our LiM Create a Leadership Environment team develop a Legacy Rock Garden in the front of JES. This is a work in progress, and when finished we are look forward to enjoying it for years to come. JES would like to give a special THANK YOU to Ace Hardware for donating the mums. #jeffersoncusd1
6 months ago, Lassak, Michelle
5SP student creating Garden
5SP student creating Garden
5SP student creating Garden
5SP student creating Garden
5SP student creating Garden
5SP student creating Garden
5SP student creating Garden
5SP student creating Garden
5SP student creating Garden
We learned so much last week in Science Club at JES! First, we learned about refraction, the bending of light as it travels from one medium into another. After seeing that arrows flip horizontally when placed behind a glass of water, we noticed our faces also change... and hilarity ensued. The second half of class, we looked at the results of our germs experiment. After the germs spent one week in an incubator, we were able to see the bacteria or fungi colonies using a magnifying glass. We promise to wash our hands more often!
6 months ago, Lassak, Michelle
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Friends & Family, please click on this link to donate and help our school!! https://app.pop4kids.org/JeffersonESCSandburgES Hurry, there's still time ⏰ to join the excitement! 🎉 Register now, enter contact information of friends and family, and get a shot at winning BIG with a $250 Amazon Gift card! 🌟 #jeffersoncusd1
6 months ago, Lassak, Michelle
PTA Fundraiser
The PE Jefferson Fall Olympics ended last week. Coach and Mr. Moore want to thank the students for their efforts and sportsmanship. The main events were Frisbee distance toss, frisbee accuracy toss, bean bag toss, hula hoop races and scooter races. The winning classes are 4th grade - Mrs. Ehr's class 5th grade- Mrs. Richeson's class 6th grade- Mrs. Westemeier's class Congratulations to all the winners. For winning each class, they will get a popsicle party. Great Job Jefferson !!!
6 months ago, Lassak, Michelle
Ehr's class
Richeson's class
Westemeier's class
Friends & Family, please click on this link to donate and help our school!! https://app.pop4kids.org/JeffersonESCSandburgES Families, we need your help to hit our goal! Register and enter at least 20 contacts on your personal donation page for a chance to win this COOL fridge stuffed with mystery prizes! #itspossiblewithpop #beawesome #empowerkids #stepitup #makeadifference #jeffersoncusd1
7 months ago, Lassak, Michelle
JES Fundraiser
JES Friends & Family, please click on this link to donate and help our school!! https://app.pop4kids.org/JeffersonESCSandburgES Get ready for an EPIC launch! Our Next Level fundraiser is taking off, and we need YOU to complete the Golden Ticket materials coming home with your child today! 🌟 Don't miss out on the exhilarating adventure and amazing prizes awaiting! ✨ Let's make a difference together.💪🏼 #NextLevel #GoldenTicket #GetReadyToSoar #FundraiserAdventure #MakeADifference #Fundraising#jeffersoncusd1
7 months ago, Lassak, Michelle
Golden Ticket info
On Friday at JES, Mrs. Spanhook and Ms. Odle's classes spent time with their preschool buddies in Mrs. Strong's class. #jeffersoncusd1
7 months ago, Lassak, Michelle
5SP & 5OD Preschool Buddies
5SP & 5OD Preschool Buddies
5SP & 5OD Preschool Buddies
5SP & 5OD Preschool Buddies
5SP & 5OD Preschool Buddies
5SP & 5OD Preschool Buddies
5SP & 5OD Preschool Buddies
5SP & 5OD Preschool Buddies
5SP & 5OD Preschool Buddies
JES Science club is back! Last Thursday we learned about surface tension in milk and what happens when we add a drop of soap! The soap molecules are chasing the fat molecules, and the food coloring allows us to observe this magical milk art! #jeffersoncusd1
7 months ago, Lassak, Michelle
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REMINDER: Tomorrow is School Picture Day at Jefferson Elementary School!
7 months ago, CUSD1
picture day
JES 6th grade teacher, Emma Schmidt, is currently working with The Kadie Project, a nonprofit foundation that provides classrooms resources to improve cultural responsiveness and accessibility. She was fortunate to be selected as their summer resource drive recipient.
9 months ago, Lassak, Michelle
E. Schmidt Kadie Project
E. Schmidt Kadie Project
E. Schmidt Kadie Project
Starting with the 2023-2024 school year at Charleston Middle School, 6th grade students will be permitted to try out for all IESA activities at CMS. This is an initiative to provide more opportunities for students who attend Charleston CUSD #1. Families of 6th grade students interested in participating in CMS IESA extra-curricular activities can access more information at https://www.charleston.k12.il.us/o/cms/page/extra-curricular.
9 months ago, Lassak, Michelle