Jefferson Elementary School Thanksgiving break is approaching quickly, here are some important dates! #JeffersonCUSD1
Jefferson Elementary School McTeacher's Night will be held tomorrow Tuesday, November 12th at Charleston Mcdonald's from 5pm-7pm. #JeffersonCUSD1
During Art class if there is free time students get creative with Play-Doh
Jefferson students were given the opportunity to understand the election process from start to finish.
The two candidates: Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and Nerds Gummy Clusters
Our students even had a designated precinct here at JES
Election totals:
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups:238
Nerds Gummy Clusters: 235
Our overall winner (by 3 votes) ... REESE'S PEANUT BUTTER CUPS!!!
Thank you to all who participated in the JES Election! #JeffersonCUSD1
Thank you to all of those who were able to attend the Jefferson Fall Parade last Friday!! Jefferson students and staff had such a fun-filled day with great costumes, spooky treats, and Halloween parties! #JeffersonCUSD1
Jefferson Elementary students hosted their presidential candy debates this week. In which each classroom chose a candy, made signs, and created chants to represent the candy. The two candidates are: Nerd Gummy Clusters vs. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.
We are excited to have our own Election Day here next week! #JeffersonCUSD1
In Mrs. Golden's classroom the students made Protein Monster Cookies, a fun way to incorporate math. The students were able to practice fractions by doubling the recipe! The students had so much fun, and boy were they delicious!
Students are also learning about chemical reactions, in which they created a puking pumpkin! #JeffersonCUSD1
Please help us congratulate our JES Special Areas October Student Leaders! Happy Halloween! #JeffersonCUSD1
We cannot wait to see you at our JES Fall Parade Friday, November 1st at 1:30pm!
The parade will walk:
-South from JES on 8th Street
-Turn right onto Monroe Avenue
-Turn left onto 6th Street
-Turn left onto Jackson Avenue
-Turn left on 8th Street and walk back to JES
*The parade will not walk on 7th Street between Jackson and Monroe
Please help us congratulate our JES 6th grade October Student Leaders! #JeffersonCUSD1
Jefferson Elementary would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to the Excellence in Education Foundation for providing this Makerspace in our library. Students are enjoying this space to be creative and using higher order thinking skills to create projects. We appreciate the generosity of the Excellence in Education Foundation and look forward to utilizing this resource for years to come! #JeffersonCUSD1
Please help us congratulate our JES 5th grade October Student Leaders! #JeffersonCUSD1
Please help us congratulate our JES 4th grade October Student Leaders! #JeffersonCUSD1
College of Education Alumni Award Nomination
The COE Alumni Awards are presented to EIU Alumni whose degree is in a program within the College of Education
Mrs. Kim Shambo recently received the Rising Star award for recipients who are within 10 years of graduation from EIU. These individuals have excelled in their field or in the career for which the COE degree prepared them.
Today Mrs. Shambo also celebrates her birthday. A very BIG Happy Birthday Mrs. Shambo!!
JES 6th grade students studied Georgia O'Keeffe's work and used those as inspiration for their watercolor cow skull project. Pictured below are the 6th grade Awesome Artist students of October. #JeffersonCUSD1
JES 5th grade students studied Mexican folk art, specifically mirrors and created their own mixed media folk art mirror. Pictured below are the 5th grade Awesome Artist for October. #JeffersonCUSD1
JES 4th grade students studied the color wheel, created a color wheel, then had to turn the color wheel into something and create a picture of their choosing. Pictured below are the 4th grade Awesome Artist for October #JeffersonCUSD1
Mrs. King and Mrs. Golden's classroom took a trip to tour the Charleston Fire Department for fire safety month. The students toured the station, a fire engine, and an ambulance. They also experienced a test page and seen some of the tools that are used at fire scenes. Thank you, Charleston Fire Department!!!! #JeffersonCUSD1
Mrs. Spanhook and Mrs. Hudson's 5th grade students prepping for their long weekend wearing vacation clothing for spirit week! Important reminder there is NO SCHOOL Friday 10/11 for teacher institute & Monday 10/14 Columbus Day. Enjoy the long weekend JES!
Spirit week is in full swing here at JES! Here is a photograph of our school nurse and a student showing off their Argentina soccer jerseys for Sports Day! #JeffersonCUSD1
