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The holiday season is approaching quickly. Our students currently have an opportunity to give by donating to our Gift 4 Kids program. This program provides gifts to many students who would not otherwise receive one. This year we will be collecting donations of new toys, books, and clothing for students from pre-school age to 6th grade. Monetary donations will also be accepted, and items needed will be purchased with these donations.
Please consider sending in a donation with your child to school (unwrapped). Classrooms will be collecting gifts until Wednesday December 7th. Thank you for helping assist families in need.
Last week in JES Science Club we learned about density. We tried to stack low density liquid on top of a higher density liquid. While it worked in a straw, we were unsuccessful to create a rainbow in a cup. We still had fun!
Last week in JES Science Club we made magnetic slime from glue, borax, and iron filings. We learned about adhesion, magnetism, and polymers. It was messy! #jeffersoncusd1
Veterans Day is commemorated each year in honor of all servicemembers; those who have served, those currently serving, and those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice to protect the freedoms of our country.
Each year, Jefferson students have an opportunity to reflect on this day through a variety of activities. Many students participated in a door decorating contest by bringing photos of loved ones who have served. Others participated by creating patriotic cards and signs to share their thanks for veterans in our community. Many students also visited the Veterans Day ceremony on Charleston’s Square and had the opportunity to hear our very own Mr. Mueller on the bugle and Mrs. Ehr and Mrs. Fraser sing “God Bless America.”
We’re proud of our students for taking the initiative to participate in such a memorable day for so many in our community. They represented Jefferson, their families, and themselves very well today!
The JES Girls’ Basketball League began its season and has seen some exciting action. This year we were pleased to have eighteen 6th graders and twenty-three 5th grades try out for the teams. The records currently have the Black Team (3 wins, 1 loss), Red Team (2 wins, 1 loss) and the Blue Team (0 wins, 3 losses). Their seems to be a good rivalry brewing between the Black and Red teams as Black won the first game 16-14 and Red won the re-match 12-10. During the second contest Red was trailing 10-2 when it went on a 10-0 run to end the game. Below are the results and top scorers from each game.
Black 16, Red 14 (Avery Hissong- 6 points)
Black 26, Blue 10 (Annie Porter- 10 points)
Red 10, Blue 4, (Sika Banini- 4 points)
Red 12, Black 10 (Keshae Cardwell- 12 points)
Black 24, Blue 5 (Mariah Banks- 12 points)
Game schedule is on the JES CUSD website. Come watch the exciting action!! #jeffersoncusd1
Last Friday Jefferson's Student Lighthouse Team had their first meeting. They worked together to create a mission statement that will guide their leadership within the school.
Last week in JES Science Club we learned about magnetism and temporary magnetism, by building a tower of hex nuts on the rim of a soda can... with the help of some ferrite magnets.
Enjoy pictures from the JES 2022 Fall Parade #jeffersoncusd1
https://youtu.be/Aj-WY1az0M8
CONGRATULATIONS! CHS Marching Band and Color Guard for placing 2nd for your field show and 3rd for your parade performance at the Oblong Spooktacular on Saturday.
Thank you to Mr. Wengerski, Mr. Killman and all the volunteers. We couldn't have done it without you.
5th grade Gaston’s homeroom enjoyed the Halloween parade today!
The JES 6th graders created self-portraits in the style of Tim Burton. #jeffersoncusd1
The JES 5th graders created expandable haunted houses to take home to color.
Congratulations to our JES students who were chosen to serve on the Student Lighthouse Team for the 2022-2023 school year. They submitted a strong application, received a solid faculty/staff recommendation, and their ability to explain how you will make an impact on our school helped in this decision.
The Student Lighthouse Team is a group of students representing each classroom in our school who synergize to have a positive impact on students, staff, families, and the community. #jeffersoncusd#1
5th grade Gaston and Richeson students kicking off student led conferences! Great job!
Looking forward to another great day of conferences tomorrow!
6th Grade Mrs. Buescher’s class came down to 5th Grade Miss Gaston’s class to help them practice their student led conferences today and tomorrow!
During the last 2 days the Project Help classrooms have taken a field trip to the Charleston Fire Department to learn about fire safety and see the fire trucks. Thank you to the Charleston Fire Department for accommodating our preschoolers.
The 4th graders recently talked about custom paint jobs on vehicles. They drew a vehicle and put their own custom paint job on it as well as an interesting background. Pictured are the 4th grade awesome artists.
5th grade is enjoying their 1st quarter reward trip at Fox Ridge State Park!
GATE Math classes learned how to control Sphero robots with Mrs. Williams today. (Two of the Spheros were a Meemic grant award from AAA Champaign.)
Thank you to the CMS Band and JES Concert Band for joining our CHS Marching Trojans for Band Night on October 14. We hope everyone had a great time.