Thomas Jefferson Elementary

Our Mission: Working together to build tomorrow’s leaders.

All School Field Trip

The all school field trip that was announced in the fall is quickly approaching!  On Monday, March 26, ALL JEFFERSON JETS will attend a performance of Seussical Jr. at the Cherry Hill Theater in Canton, MI.  This delightful musical weaves several stories from Dr. Seuss into an imaginative, colorful, and entertaining story where Horton the elephant tries to hatch his egg while protecting the Who’s in Whoville.  The cost for tickets and transportation will be $10 per person.  K-2 grade classrooms will have 3 chaperones and 3-5 grade classrooms will have 2 chaperones.  A letter and permission slip will be sent home after mid-winter break.  Payment will be due by March 5.  This field trip provides a perfect opportunity to celebrate all of the reading that will take place during March is Reading Month!

Family Math Night

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Many families joined us for our Family Math Night.  We enjoyed a pizza dinner followed by some information about our new math program, Math in Focus.  Following this, families played some fun math games and were even able to take some home.  Thank you to everyone who participated to make this wonderful event such a success!

Happy 50s Day!

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Jefferson students and staff celebrated the 50th day of school with their first ever "50s Day!"  Everyone dressed in their 50s apparel, from poodle skirts to white t-shirts.  The hallways were filled with classic tunes of the 1950s and some students even enjoyed a hamburger, fries, and chocolate banana shake for lunch.  You rock Jefferson Jets!

Introducing: Family Learning Nights

This year Jefferson will be offering several Family Learning Nights.  Mark your calendars now and look for more information to come about these exciting opportunities.

Math Night: Thursday, December 1
This evening will include...
  • Strategies for working with numbers at home beyond skill/drill
  • Fun ways to play and manipulate numbers including games
  • A sharing of vocabulary for use of consistent terms at home and school

Literacy Night (part 2): Tuesday, January 24
This evening will include...
  • A continuation from the first Literacy Night at the beginning of the year (new families are encouraged to attend)
  • Parents and children working together to practice strategies learned in the fall

Fine Motor and Family Learning Night: Thursday, February 16
This evening will include...
  • Ways to identify if your child needs fine motor practice
  • Ideas for enhancing fine motor skills
  • Strategies for homework, technology, and learning at home

Jefferson Fall Fest

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Jefferson Elementary held its annual Fall Fest on Friday, October 28. Students came dressed in their costumes with their families and enjoyed a variety of themed activities.  Many thanks to Mrs. Geers, Mrs. Biga, and Mrs. Hinton for all their hard work in planning this wonderful event and for the many volunteers who helped to make Fall Fest so fantastic!

Jefferson Elementary Annual Report

We are pleased to present you with the Annual Education Report (AER), which provides key information on the 2010-2011 educational programs for the South Redford School District and our schools. The AER addresses the complex reporting information required by federal and some of the state laws. See Annual Report.

Blessings in a Backpack
Stan Curtis, a former professional golfer and the founder of "Blessings in a Backpack", initiated this program because teachers noticed children from low-income families at their schools, who were on a free or reduced lunch program, would return to school on Mondays tired, hungry and sluggish. They realized there was little or no food for them to eat at home on the weekends. 
 
"Blessings in a Backpack" provides low-income students a backpack filled with enough food for 3 meals a day during the weekend. Jefferson Elementary, principal, Deborah Greenwood has been instrumental in bringing "Blessings in a Backpack" to South Redford School District. Blessings in a
Backpack, Michigan is made possible through community partnerships. The North Wood Community Foundation, Meijer stores and a committee of concerned citizens, partner with local school districts to expand this program within the state.

South Redford Preschool

The South Redford School District offers a Preschool Program for children who are 4 years of age by December 1, 2010. The program is tuition free with the exception of a $40.00 material fee begins on September 8, 2010, and concludes on June 9, 2011. Classes are held twice a week for either a morning session or an afternoon session. A few openings are still availalbe.  PRESCHOOL
 

2010-11 Food Service Prices

South Redford School District offers healthy meals for students every school day. The cost of school meals has increased for the 2010-2011 school year. Cost of meals is as follows:
 
Breakfast all schools: $ 1.25
Elementary Lunch:     $ 2.25
Middle School Lunch: $ 2.50
High School Lunch:    $ 2.75
Cost of milk                   .45