South Jefferson Elementary School

Congratulations to Nicole Sunday and Savannah Watson on being named South Jefferson'sTeacher of the Year and Service Person of the Year! We were happy to honor both at the annual JCS recognition dinner on April 26, although sadly Ms. Watson was unable to be there for the celebration.

May menu updates: May 9th: Breakfast: "Smucker" sandwich May 10th: Lunch: Add fries May 12th: Lunch: Change to fries, baked beans and corn May 17th: Lunch: Add refried beans May 18th: Lunch: Add baked beans Thank you!

Another view of our chicks in the warmer.... https://youtu.be/nvlL7COL2eA

To see our newest "roadrunners", a.k.a. The SJES Chicks, here is a view of the warmer in our Media Center/Library. So cute! https://youtu.be/ol32UeuEqOU

SJES has chicks!!!! Check out these little ones, hatching into the world. Such an exciting time for us! https://youtu.be/dXvpMW9Z_sw

IMPORTANT REMINDERS from the PTO: This Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday is SCHOOL STORE! Please send your children in with small bills/change in a ziplock baggie with their name and class on it. This Tuesday from 5pm-7pm is Chik Fil A Spirit Night!!! Just make sure you tell them you are there to support our school and 10% will be given back to us to go towards giving our teachers some appreciation!

Did you know that South Jefferson has a new group of chicks? That's right! Mrs. Moody, Media Specialist Extraordinaire, and Nurse Tuitele are teaming up to hatch chicks at SJES. What a cool experience for all of us!? Mrs. Moody has created a page devoted to the Chicks and will be updating daily. We currently have 18 developing eggs! 🐣🐥 Link to follow this awesome project: https://sites.google.com/view/SJESkids/sjes-chicks?authuser=0

Congratulations to Liam Dekker for receiving a Positive Office Referral this week. Liam politely waited for two kindergarten classes to pass by, as he prepared for lunch. He was respectful and an excellent example of the manners and kindness that we are proud to see at SJES. Well done, Liam!

How fortunate are we, to have the Potomac Valley Audubon Society’s Cool Spring Nature Preserve in our backyard??! Our kindergarten students immersed themselves in nature today on a culminating field trip to explore their five senses. 👀👂🏻👋🏼👅👃 There is something joyful about seeing our kids playing outside and learning about nature. Thank you, Cool Springs, for hosting us today! So much fun! 💜💛

Summer soccer camp opportunity!

Reminder: Spring Picture Day is TOMORROW!! (Wednesday, March 29th). Also, the FINAL day to order yearbooks is FRIDAY, March 31st. Online site – ybpay.lifetouch.com Yearbook ID Code - 11890123 Online price $20.00 In school price: $25.00 Cash or checks made out to South Jefferson Elementary School. There will be no extra yearbooks ordered. Thank you!

The Father Daughter Dance is being rescheduled for a later date this school year. Hang tight---new date coming soon! Thank you for your patience!

Just a reminder that picture day is Wednesday, March 29th!! This will be individual pictures AND class pictures. Flyers were sent home last week. For online ordering, go to my Lifetouch.com and use the Picture Day ID: EVTH4MWTX.

Our kindergarten students explored their five senses today, courtesy of the Audubon Society! So much fun!

Hello, SJES caregivers! I would LOVE if you’d take the time to complete the School Learning Environment Survey for our school. We base many decisions and changes on the input and information that we receive from these important surveys. Your support of our school is always appreciated! Thank you, 💜 Ms. Mahoney

REMINDER: Kindergarten Registration is THIS Wednesday, March 22nd (at either 9:30 am or 1:30 pm). Can’t wait to meet our newest Roadrunners! 💜💛

Hi Everyone, Looking forward to our upcoming Book Fair! Students are coming home with Wish Lists now. Remember, Family Nights are Tuesday, 3/21, 5:30 - 7:30pm with our Youth Arts Night, and Thursday 3/23, 4:00 - 6:00pm. There are a few additional volunteer slots available if you want to come and help the students with purchases. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4FACAE2DA3F5CE9-book1 Thanks for all of your support! Can't wait for a successful and a fun week! -Mrs. Moody

Thank you to Dr. Deborah Rochefort, who conducted a Colonial America presentation for our fourth grade students, made possible through a Jefferson County Landmark Commission Grant. She was dressed in period costume and taught the students about spinning wool, candle making and life in colonial America.

Congratulations to Isabelle Friend for receiving a Positive Office Referral! Isabelle was nominated because she assisted our art educator, Mrs. Fiolek, in the art room by washing up paint brushes and materials without being asked. She just did it out of the kindness of her heart! Way to be a helpful and kind Roadrunner, Isabel! Super proud of you! Ms. Mahoney 💜

Have you ordered your SJES yearbooks yet??? Online site open – ybpay.lifetouch.com Yearbook ID Code - 11890123 Online price $20.00 OR In school price $25.00 Cash or checks made out to South Jefferson Elementary School. We will only be doing a pre-sale this year. No extra yearbooks will be purchased, so order yours before the deadline of March 31, 2023.