Congratulations to all of our Special Olympic athletes on their awards that they received last Friday at a special ceremony at Linder Sports Complex. #jeffersoncusd1
Jefferson recognized the students who made the most growth on their reading and math MAP tests this year! Because growth is a team effort, their entire class got to have a celebration in honor of their classmate's achievement. Way to go JES students! #jeffersoncusd1
Please help us congratulate our JES May Student Leaders.
From JES, Ms. Hayes' class visited the Scovill Zoo yesterday. Please watch this fun video to see all of the fun they had. #jeffersoncusd1
https://youtu.be/CvjDTvTlMF0
JES students are having loads of fun in PE playing one of our end of the year games-
Pool Noodle Relay. #jeffersoncusd1
Congratulations to JES 4th grader Freyja Aumentado for being the top fundraiser for our
AHA Kids Heart Challenge. #jeffersoncusd1
Mrs. Martinez's class from JES visited the Scovill Zoo last Friday. It poured down rain to begin with, but in the end, they enjoyed a beautiful, fun filled day. #jeffersoncusd1
Thank you to Literal Laura for coming to teach idioms to Mrs. Richeson’s ELA classes Tuesday. #jeffersoncusd1
JES Congratulates all of our Special Olympics participants on their success. #jeffersoncusd1
https://youtu.be/MGyDmidet1w
Please help us congratulate our JES April Student Leaders. Watch the attached video as we recognize them. #jeffersoncusd1
https://youtu.be/b_w0TD_9V0E
Our JES 5th grade artists recently learned about 4 different types of shading and cast shadows. After lots of practice, they were able to show off their skills and create these 3-d forms with a fun background. Pictured are the 5th grade Awesome Artists. #jeffersoncusd1
JES students and staff wishing our JES Special Olympic Stars good luck this morning. #jeffersoncusd1
https://youtu.be/XdGerFuk9xI
JES fourth grade artists recently completed their Black History Month project of a Kente weaving. Pictured below are the 4th grade Awesome Artists. #jeffersoncusd1
JES GATE students practiced presenting their Showcase projects today in class. The GATE Showcase is today at the CHS Media Center from 5:30-7:00. We hope to see you there. #jeffersoncusd1
Dirk Bennet (EIU Women's Soccer Coach), Connor Kamradt (Ford ASSET Instructor), James Lindsey (Grain Farmer), and Brianna Hammond (CNA) volunteered in Ms. Skapinok and Boston's classes for Career Day. They spoke about their jobs and how they incorporate The Seven Habits each day. #jeffersoncusd1
https://youtu.be/vIsqA-cd5Fo
JES Student Lighthouse & Leadership Environment Student Action Teams attended Richland County Elementary School's Kids Leadership Academy in Olney on Tuesday, April 16. We want to thank Richland County for inviting our students. It was a great day of fun and activities for our future leaders. #jeffersoncusd1
https://youtu.be/lMgvzsfcsOo
At JES, we are pleased to announce the winners for the American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge Fundraiser. JES raised $801.50. Thanks to everyone for your involvement. #jeffersoncusd1
Top classes
4th grade- Mrs. Ballinger
5th grade- Mrs. Spanhook
Top homeroom-
Mrs. Ballinger (4th grade- won a class pizza party)
Top individual winners ($20 gift card from DQ)
Freyja Aumentado -4th grade: Ballinger - $323.30
Holden Carnes- 4th grade: Sawyer- $262.54
Sydney Merrill- 5th grade: Spanhook- $119.21
At JES, Mrs. Homann's and Ms. Wahl's classes made pinhole viewers, the phases of the moon with Oreos, and modeled the eclipse. Then, we recorded our observations as we enjoyed the eclipse! #jeffersoncusd1
Please enjoy the below video of our JES students during the eclipse. #jeffersoncusd1
https://youtu.be/yblWyXX2Uqg
At JES our 5th graders recently finished their Black History month art project. Students studied the works of Brianna McCarthy and used her pieces as inspiration for their own oil pastel figures. Pictured are the awesome artists. Not pictured Jesse Walters and Maddie Wilson. #jeffersoncusd1
