Third grade has been working hard on practicing for their music program! They will be performing their program on Friday, November 8. There will be two separate performance times to accommodate all seven classes. The performance times are listed below. Bachler, Welker, Hodge, and Stillson performs at 12:30 p.m. Fondren, Cross, and Mencke performs at 2:00 p.m. We hope to see you there!

Report cards are coming home with students tonight!

Please spread the word to the Veterans of Branch County. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lypkTwnYdLQXQFsAuPvcvDoxB7Xq5X3SsI2fVhnnMuA/edit?usp=sharing

Thank you to all of the parents who took time out of their busy schedule to attend parent teacher conferences! We appreciate you and your support! We are also grateful to have had an opportunity to refuel on those long evenings! Thank you to Mrs. Reardon and the Elementary Boosters for providing meals for the staff!

Mrs. Welker's class has been learning about arrays to represent multiplication equations! They are using arrays to create an array city. The students love the opportunity to combine art and math!

We are getting ready to celebrate Jefferson family veterans and those in our community who have served or are serving in the military. Please see the following information: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lypkTwnYdLQXQFsAuPvcvDoxB7Xq5X3SsI2fVhnnMuA/edit?usp=sharing

The Elementary Boosters will host a silent auction at this year's fun fair! We are collecting the following donations for these themes: Conner, Decker, Dixon, & Henderson: Cardinal Pride Hamilton, McDonald, Mueller, & Sullivan: All Things Cozy Bachler, Fondren, & Hodge: Family Night In (Pizza, Ice Cream, movies, games, etc.) Welker, Cross, Mencke, & Stillson: All Things Games Thank you for contributing to raising money, as 100% of the money goes back to the school. We appreciate it!

We are so fortunate to be a critical part of training new teachers. Many classrooms currently host students from Trine University who are in their final year of school. These students will interact and build relationships with students, observe teachers, and teach lessons. It is such an honor to host them! In these photos, Mrs. Hodge's class is practicing building arrays with blocks as a part of their Trine student's lesson.

Just a reminder that parent-teacher conferences are tonight and tomorrow night! We are so excited to share your child's accomplishments and progress this year! Thank you for partnering with us in your child's learning! See you soon!

A sense of belonging is a fundamental human need. People search for a sense of connection with the people and places in their lives. Students spend a significant portion of their time at school, which makes it essential that the learning environment cultivates a sense of belonging for students. Peer to Peer is rooted in evidence-based practices, initiated by school staff, and embedded within the school community to promote belonging for all students. In Peer to Peer, students with and without disabilities engage in shared activities where ALL students learn together. This participation model shifts from a helping approach–where one student is the helper and the other is the recipient of help-to a model where all students actively engage together in natural friendships. The outcome of this program will be a more positive, accepting school culture for all. We want everyone who enters Jefferson to feel a sense of belonging, and we will continue to strive for that. Mrs. Fondren's class is excited to be a part of this program!

Raffle tickets are being sold during parent-teacher conferences! These tickets cost $10, and enter you into a raffle to win up to $250! All proceeds go straight to the schools! The drawing will occur at the Free Family Fun Fair on November 8th!

Remember, conferences are coming up next Tuesday and Wednesday night! If you have not yet scheduled a parent-teacher conference, please reach out to your child's teacher as soon as possible! Thank you!

Mrs. Dixon’s class took their classroom outside to learn about different trees and types of leaves with Ms. Jessica. In number corner, we are learning about palmate and pinnate leaves, just in time for fall.

Here is the monthly newsletter. https://secure.smore.com/n/g4vew

Miss Molly, Jefferson's soon-to-be-certified therapy dog, has been working on specialized training! We are so excited about the opportunity to have a therapy dog with us on our campus. She is working on continuing her training where she will be working, and we have loved getting to know her! She only visits the building for small amounts of time each week, but we cannot wait until she becomes a full-time staff member!

Last week, Mrs. Fondren's entire class enjoyed shopping at the book fair! Each student was able to spend $10 due to a generous donation to her class. The joy of the students was priceless! Thank you to our anonymous donor!

This week, third-grade students participated in a special CBPU program called the Monster Detective Collective that brought awareness to public power and career paths and taught the importance of making smart energy choices. Students were able to learn from our local utility heroes, explore the trucks, and touch the equipment. Students loved learning and exploring!

The attached link will take you to the Booster newsletter detailing the upcoming Fun Fair, raffle and silent auction. The Silent Auction will consist of donations from surrounding businesses, as well as other donated items. Each teacher-team will receive a theme from the Boosters and anyone can donate to that themed basket. The Boosters will have a meeting on Wednesday, October 16th at 5:00 in the Jefferson library to further discuss fundraising opportunities and Fun Fair details. View the newsletter here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OlDxcnnV0V1augu8fmjm1AyTaWwJN6Kd/view?usp=sharing

Today was a fantastic day! We enjoyed celebrating our special guests! Thank you to all of the grandparents, parents, and extraordinary people who attended the event! We loved seeing you!

We are so appreciative of our custodial staff! Thank you for all you do for us to keep our school a clean and safe space for students!