JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER Issue 2016.4

ATTENDANCE FAST FACTS

HELPING EAGLES FLY ABOVE THE STORM

NEWSLETTER

December 2016

CONTACT US 1301 Hogan St.

St. Louis, MO 63106 phone: 314-231-2459

fax: 314-244-1804 http://www.slps.org/Jefferson

Twitter: @JeffersonSLPS Facebook: @ JeffersonElementarySLPS

SPOTLIGHT

The classes of Ms. Petty, Ms. Hilgeman and Ms. Hughes took a field trip to one of St. Louis’ top spots for children…… The Magic House!!

The children had an awesome time learning about how water travels through our sewer system. They even learned about the effects of gravity on things and how pulleys work.

The Magic House also added a new exhibit this year…. CONSTRUCTION! The children were also able to see and use the actual tools used on construction sites. They were even

able to get INSIDE an actual BULLDOZER!

We also designed our very own unique aquarium filled with various urchins from the ocean.

How awesome is THAT?!

Action: Update your phone

numbers with the office!

We’ll use these to keep you posted in case there is an emergency school closing due to weather!

Winter Weather In order to ensure that our dismissal

process is safe and quick, the door closes for non-staff at 2:40 pm daily.

Please be present at Doors #9 & 11 by 3:00 pm so that we can ensure safe travels

for both students & staff.

Tune in for school closings and early dismissal notifications at www.slps.org as

well as through the following:

KTVI—Channel 2 www.myfoxstl.com KSDK—Channel 5 www.ksdk.com

KMOV—Channel 4 www.kmov.com KMOX—1120 AM www.kmox.com

A Departure & An Entrance

After years of amazing service to our school and its families, Ms. Debra Irons-El is moving to the District Level to work with for

ALL Family & Community Specialists in SLPS.

Though this is a bittersweet promotion for Ms. El & Jefferson, Ms. Carol Walker, our new Family and Community Specialist,

started on Oct 31. Feel free to contact Ms. Walker to introduce yourself at carol.walker@slps.org. You can

also reach her at (314) 231-2459 Ext. 33432.

Last Year, 74%

Last Year, 84%

Goal, 85%

Goal, 95%

Actual (Aug), 79%

Actual (Aug), 90%

Actual (Sept), 84%

Actual (Sept), 96%

Actual (Oct), 89%

Actual (Oct), 99%

Actual (Nov), 87%

Actual (Nov), 98%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Students attending 90% or better

Average Daily Attendance

Through November 22, 2016

Pre-K is Magical: Magic House Field Trip by Ms.Hughes,Pre-KTeacher

JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER | Issue 2016.4

Nobody Has The Power To Ruin Your Day!

by Ms. Anthony, School Counselor

Bullying has become a very dangerous and prevalent problem in our world, the effects of which can be life changing and severe. We must all do

our best to raise awareness of the problem and to provide the information, tools, and knowledge, self-confidence and defense mechanisms to children, in order to give them the best chance possible of handling and actually overcoming, being bullied.

My goal as a school counselor is to help children recognize just how powerful they really have over bullying

situations. Children want to be part of the conversation. By others listening to them, knowing that we care for their well-being. Let’s all work together as parents, teachers, community, and educators to continue to put the word out that bullying is not okay, it’s not okay!!!!

Additional Quarter 3 Before School Clubs are starting early – this week in fact!

Join us every Monday & Friday at 7:00 am sharp

Girl Scouts G.I.R.L.S Arts & Crafts Running Club Printmaking Basketball Grown People’s Conversations

Ensure your student comes no later than 7:10 am for entrance!

After 7:10 am, students will be sent to Door #11 to wait for entrance at 7:40 am!

OUR Core Values Empowerment: Jefferson Eagles move forward. CREATE

Responsiveness: Jefferson Eagles pay attention. CONSIDER

Adaptability: Jefferson Eagles don’t give up. GROW

Accountability: Jefferson Eagles fix their mistakes. ADJUST

Interconnectedness: Jefferson Eagles work with each other. COOPERATE

Introducing the…

Jefferson Attendance Store! Students earn 1 point for every week they come to school every day AND every time they attend a Before School Club!

That’s up to 3 points a week! At least every two weeks, all students can shop at our Attendance Store using their points to purchase snacks and toys.

All families who have students who attend at least 90% of the

time also receive an opportunity

to enter a drawing for gift cards and gift baskets!

Upcoming Events

Mon Dec 19 @ 1:45 pm Winter Culminating Performance

Thurs Dec 22 No STUDENTS

- Record Keeping Day

Fri Dec 23 - Tues Jan 3 No School

- Winter Break

Wed Jan 4 Quarter 3 starts