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Next week (May 24th - 28th) is Jefferson Elementary School's End of Year Spirit Week: Monday 5/24 - Favorite Shirt Day Tuesday 5/25 - Favorite Sports Team Day Wednesday 5/26 - Favorite Hat Day Thursday 5/27 - Favorite Holiday Shirt Day Friday 5/28 - Favorite Color Day

Dear Jefferson families, Did you know that Jefferson has a Junior Master Gardener Club that is sponsored by the University of Illinois Extension? We have chosen to do several service projects to help out in our community. One of those projects is a canned food drive and we want to inform you that there are donation boxes around the school. So far, we have collected 17 cans of food for the Food Pantry. If you have cans to donate, we would appreciate it. If you would prefer to donate money, that can be collected in the office. You can donate change, bills, or checks made out to the Charleston Food Pantry. Thank you and have a great day, The Junior Master Gardeners (4th, 5th, and 6th Grade Students)

My name is McKenna Campbell, and I am a leader. For my writing assignment, I had to teach the class about a need in the world, and convince my classmates to do something about it. My focus was on cancer…a topic near to my heart, because my little brother, Whyatt, has brain cancer. I wanted to raise money for the hospital. When I was a little girl, I remembered the money boxes set out for donations, and I would always put some money in. So, I thought, let’s set up a group and raise some money. My teacher had a donation of ribbon and cloth flowers. I led the group in the crafting and selling of bookmarks, rings, necklaces, headbands, etc. I remember the day the biggest amount of money raised was on Mother’s Day. Everyone wanted to buy something for their mothers. I was happy that some people just wanted to donate, and not even buy anything. It feels so good to be able to give back to the hospital that is doing so much for Whyatt and the rest of my family.

Q: How has Junior Master Gardeners been going? A: It's been good. I like the food. I especially liked the spinach quesadillas. Q: What did you like about them? A: I liked the spinach in the quesadillas. I've never had spinach in them before...just cheese. Now I want to make them for my family. Before gardening club, I had never cooked food for my family. Once we made it here, I said, "This is so easy! I'm gonna go get a cutting board and a knife. It was good and easy to make."

Congratulations to the following students who were recognized for JES March Leader in Me. To be recognized these students had to follow the following three jobs for the entire month. 1. Completed and turned in their homework by the due dates. 2. Charged and brought their laptop to school or if remote were logged in and ready to learn every day. 3. Filled out their planner every day. Mrs. Ehr Maylee Adkins, Davalyn Bowers, Gabriela Bumatayo, Andrei Chiritescu, Annaliese Easton, Raymie Easton, Sophia Goodwin, Caleb Ogle, Levi Roe, Zoey Snyder, Olivia Thoele, Andrew Zigler Mrs. Kousma Kason Cox, Tiana Douglas, Tyler Good, Ethan Gordon, Valkyrie Groff, Caysha Hamrick, Juliana Hildebrand, Davon Johnson, Kale Knight, Decon Morecraft, Ava Nixon, Ethan Sumner, Hannah Walton, Dawson Williams Mrs. Niemerg Austin Bennett, Tessa Buell, Meredith Drake, Jordyn Duzan, Case Easton, Allie Goble, Kynzie Ingram, Asher Jones, Drew Kessler, Molly King, Noah Lawerence, Gabby Lozano, Abby McCoy, Sabella Mills, Autumn Montgomery, Lucy Pearman, Silas Rardin, Lixia Swing, Samuel Thomas, Tyler Wayne, Blake Webb, Brody Webb, Blaze White Mrs. Ramsey Brayden Armstrong, Ellie Baker, Rayce Bell, Noah Burton, Chloe Davidson, Nolan Faller, Lelia Farris Wernsing, Rylan Leinweber, Faith Lovett, Nakarri Mitchell, Ella Taylor Mrs. Shaffer Lexi Anderson, Mason Anderson, Jocelyn Bell, Kade Conley, Abby Cushing, Hudson Edwards, Emmie Parsley, Payten Sartin, Isla Tucker, Lucy Vesta Miss. Swinford London Allison, Jaysyn Bailey, Carter Bierman, Caleb Bolen, Myka Chaney, Kinley Drake, Kaiden Eckley, Maleah Faller, Sidney Furry, Hunter Pickett, Kaidan Rauch, Olivia Rice, Adeline Richter, Kira Royer, Isaiah Santos, Curtis Snider, Emma Snyder, Levi Webb, Silas West Mr. Bledsaw Colin Fields, Henry Guillen, Maliyah Harrison, Makaelah Holstone, Annabella Roe, Ryan Sefried, Bentley Shirley, McKinley Woo Miss. Goodchild Brayden Cobb, Carter Fehrenbacher, Mallory Homann, Lydia Lock, Jacky McKibben, Avery Myers, Kyler Partlow, Nevaeh Phipps, Gavin Porter, Daniel Sebring, Ayla Traub, Henry Watson Mrs. Lucas Kylee Benner, Alexander Cross, Wyatt Duzan, Brayden Fuller, Jacob Haverstock, Abigiail McCann, Jaylen Miller, Bryson Murbarger, Leah Murphy, Bristol Schrock, Josh Stewart, Thea Stone, Giuliana Werk-Levin, Cody Wilson Mr. McGinness Zion Douglas, Layla Hemingway, Taya Newkirk, Amery Pfennig, Moises Rodriguez, KeAzia Smith, Zion Smith Mrs. Richeson Ember Addams, Ella Bell, Madison Clark, Owen Davis, Jonny Gannaway, Laron Gordon, Kinsley Gough, Matt Hayes, Aiyanah Maldonado, Colby Metzger, Christian Phillips, Sam Spoonhour, Lily Thomas, Taha Toqeer, Lauren Wahls Mrs. Ball Charlotte Bennett, Kaden Donley, Brooklyn Hallowell, Shelbie Pollard, Oliver Rednour, Amanda Staggs, Anastasia Tolliver, Grady White Ms. Beabout Jayden Clark, Anaya Douglas, Alexander England, Mark Harris, Olivia Rios, Ellie Robinson, Katie Robinson, Landon Shafer, Christopher Shupe, Brayden Snider, Catherine Staggs, Natalie Stine, Lane Ueleke, Marlie Ward, Arianna Weiss, Sabrina White, Vladislava Zakharchuk Mrs. Bowers Cash Biggs, Cameron Bonner, Abbigail Carter, Mathew Coartney, Abigail Davidson, Bryton Duzan, Andrea Hogan, Gillian Irons, Lana Livermore, Ren Miller, Carson Packer, Hudson Paul, Kasidy Riley, Emsley White, Kennedy White Mrs. Harrell Alexa Eckley, Madi Entrican, Hunter Grabiec, Julian Stanley Mrs. Stranz Camryn Ashley, Gunner Barr, Autumn Carson, Alex Clayton, Lillie Clarke, Joshua Peterson, Brooklyn Phillips, Allison Ulm

Congratulations to Brayden Armstrong (4th grade) JES. He raised $629.42 for the American Heart Association Kid Heart Challenge. He was the top fundraiser at JES. The total for the school was $2449.76. Congratulations JES!!

Jefferson Families: 3rd quarter report cards will be posted at 4:00pm on Monday, March 29 via Skyward. Please contact your student's teachers if you have any questions.

Jefferson will be hosting our Spring Break Spirit Week next week. Please follow the link below for details. https://5il.co/q44r

Congratulations to the following students who were recognized for JES February Leader in Me. To be recognized these students had to follow the following three jobs for the entire month. 1. Completed and turned in their homework by the due dates. 2. Charged and brought their laptop to school or if remote were logged in and ready to learn every day. 3. Filled out their planner every day. Mrs. Ehr Maylee Adkins, Davalyn Bowers, Harper Brantley, Gabriela Bumatayo, Andrei Chiritescu, Sophia Goodwin, Caleb Ogle, Olivia Thoele, Andrew Zigler Mrs. Kousma Kason Cox, Ethan Gordon, Juliana Hildebrand, Liam Ingle, Davon Johnson, Sydney Kohler, Decon Morecraft, Ava Nixon, Akeelah Robinson, Ethan Sumner, Hannah Walton, Dawson Williams Mrs. Niemerg Austin Bennett, Meredith Drake, Jordyn Duzan, Case Easton, Allie Goble, Asher Jones, Drew Kessler, Molly King, Noah Lawerence, Gabby Lozano, Abby McCoy, Lixia Swing, Samuel Thomas, Tyler Wayne, Blake Webb, Brody Webb, Blaze White Mrs. Ramsey Brayden Armstrong, Ellie Baker, Rayce Bell, Noah Burton, Chloe Davidson, Nolan Faller, Eland Lawson, Faith Lovett Mrs. Shaffer Lexi Anderson, Mason Anderson, Jocelyn Bell, Kade Conley, Scout Cougill, Abby Cushing, Hudson Edwards, Dominic Goble, Carter McVaigh, Emmie Parsley, Payten Sartin, Lucy Vestal Miss. Swinford London Allison, Kinley Drake, Kaiden Eckley, Maleah Faller, Sidney Furry, Zane McGowan, Kaidan Rauch, Olivia Rice, Adeline Richter, Kira Royer, Isaiah Santos, Colton Schrock, Curtis Snider, Emma Snyder, Levi Webb, Silas West Mr. Bledsaw Ben Cummins, Colin Fields, Maliyah Harrison, Ryan Sefried, Bentley Shirley, McKinley Wood Miss Goodchild Brayden Cobb, Carter Fehrenbacher, Mallory Homann, Lydia Lock, Jacky McKibben, Avery Myers, Faith Ogle, Kyler Partlow, Lake Plummer, Gavin Porter, Ayla Traub, Henry Watson Ms. Hayes Quincy Strange Mrs. Larson Reya Boyer, Shooter Hughes, Henry Schultz, Brayden Thompson, Olivia Willenborg Mrs. Lucas Alexander Cross, Ava Grant, Jacob Haverstock, Abigail McCann, Bryson Murbarger, Leah Murphy, Josh Stewart, Giuliana Werk-Levin Mr. McGinness Annyssa Allen, Zion Douglas, Layla Hemingway, Taya Newkirk, Amery Pfennig, Ava Rardin, Moises Rodriguez Miss. Mellott Tyce Brady, Lexi Griffith, Eli Heise, Melaina Morrisson, Blaine Taylor-Lutz Mrs. Richeson Madison Clark, Jonny Gannaway, Kinsley Gough, Aiyanah Maldonado, Colby Metzger, Dylan Milton, Talon Reinhard, Lily Thomas, Lauren Wahls Mrs. Spanhook Payton Archibald, Cooper Clarke, Braxton Floyd, Jarrett McCollum, Kahli Romack, Jack Sharp, Ella Viertel, Erica Workman Mr. Anderson Kelsey Bryan, Lauren Ealy Mrs. Ball Charlette Bennett, Sydney David, Kaden Donley, Carter Dukeman, Brooklynn Hallowell, Shelbie Pollard, Oliver Rednour, Savana Schrock, Amanda Stagg, Natalie Starwalt, Anastasia Tolliver, Grady White Ms. Beabout Anaya Douglas, Alexander England, Camden Gordon, Mark Harris, Adelivia Lopez Prohaska, Ellie Robinson, Katie Robinson, Landon Shafer, Brayden Snider, Cate Staggs, Lane Ueleke, Marlie Ward, Arianna Weiss, Sabrina Weiss, Vlada Zakharchuk Mrs. Bowers Cash Biggs, Cameron Bonner, Abby Carter, Matt Coartney, Abby Davidson, Bryton Duzan, Andrea Hogan, Gillian Irons, Carson Packer, Hudson Paul, Emsley White, Kennedy White Mrs. Harrell Alexa Eckley, Madi Entrican, Julian Stanley, Rylee Vicory Mrs. Hopper Jacob Baji, Karley Eastman, Ty Helton, Aiden Himes, Jadyn Koester Mrs. Meister Dray Eich, Ella Hinds Mrs. Stranz Haya Abou Zaid, Russell Applegate, Camryn Ashley, Wyatt Austin, Gunner Barr, Autumn Carson, Lillie Clarke, Alex Clayton, Braxton Hanner, Vincent Lozano, Joshua Peterson, Brooklyn Phillips, Eric Sibley, Ally Ulm

Mrs. Stranz's class create this "quilt" after studying influential people for Black History Month.

Jefferson 4th graders in Mrs. White's art classes have been learning the history of the Kente cloth. Kente is connected with Ewe and Ashanti people of Ghana and arose first in West Africa during the 17th century. They are creating their own Kente cloth weavings and then drawing Kente cloth designs on them.

In light of this week’s weather forecasts of snow and ice, this is a proactive message to all in our school community to prepare now for the possible use of remote learning days in lieu of using emergency days. https://5il.co/pmu3

Reminder: Our Jefferson Elementary Book Fair is still open. Check out the popular new titles added since your last visit! https://www.scholastic.com/bf/jeffersonelementaryschool53

Congratulations to the following students who were recognized for JES January Leader in Me. To be recognized these students had to follow the following three jobs for the entire month. 1. Completed and turned in their homework by the due dates. 2. Charged and brought their laptop to school or if remote were logged in and ready to learn every day. 3. Filled out their planner every day. Mr. Anderson Alexandru Chiriescu, Vada Haverstock, Vincent Torrepalma, Leo Yan Mrs. Ball Charlotte Bennett, Kaden Donley, Brooklynn Hollowell, Oliver Rednour, Amanda Stagg, Shelbie Pollard Ms. Beabout Mark Harris, Ellie Robinson, Katie Robinson, Landon Shafer, Brayden Snider, Marlie Ward Mrs. Bowers Cash Biggs, Cameron Bonner, Abby Carter, Matt Coartney, Abby Davidson, Andrea Hogan, Gillian Irons, Emsley White Mrs. Harrell Alexa Eckley, Madi Entrican, Hunter Grabiec, Briar Price, Julian Stanley, Rylee Vicory Mrs. Hopper Jacob Baji, Karley Eastman, Ty Helton, Jadyn Koester Mrs. Meister Dray Eich, Ella Hinds, Kayla Schmieder Mrs. Stranz Haya Abou Zaid, Russell Applegate, Camryn Ashley, Wyatt Austin, Gunner Barr, Garth Baumann, Hunter Bell, Autumn Carson, Lillie Clarke, Alex Clayton, Braxton Hanner, Treylin Couch, Braxton Lake, Vincent Lozano, Joshua Peterson, Brooklyn Phillips, Taylor Rook, Eric Sibley, Ally Ulm, Robbie Zerbst Mr. Bledsaw Ben Cummins, Colin Fields, Henry Guillen, Maliyah Harrison, Makaelah Holstone, Ryan Sefried, Riley Shannon, Bentley Shirley, Elizabeth Snider, Brody Wilson, McKinley Wood Miss Goodchild Brayden Cobb, Carter Fehrenbacher, Mallory Homann, Lydia Lock, Jacky McKibben, Avery Myers, Kyler Partlow, Nevaeh Phipps, Lake Plummer, Gavin Porter, Ayla Traub, Henry Watson Mrs. Larson Janely Amaya, Cam Barnes, Reya Boyer, Walter Fairchild, Jesus Garcia, Megan Good, Shooter Hughes, Riley Lester, Cal Lucas, Candice McNutt, Carlton Patterson, Maddox Salee, Henry Schultz, Brayden Thompson, Kennedy White, Olivia Willenborg Mrs. Lucas Abagael Black, Alexander Cross, Jacob Haverstock, Jaylen Miller, Bryson Murbarger, Leah Murphy, Bristol Schrock, Thea Stone, Giuliana Werk-Levin, Cody Wilson Mr. McGinness Zion Douglas, Phoebe Frey, Layla Hemmingway, Taya Newkirk, Logan Noel, Amery Pfennig, Kaleb Postlewait, Moises Rodriguez, KeAzia Smith, Brynn Symonds, Taylor Woodall Miss. Mellott Tyce Brady, Braxton Floyd, Lexi Griffith, Eli Heise, Lainie Keefer, Olivia Kelley, Callie Lawrence, Melaina Morrisson, Jack Sharp, Blaine Taylor-Lutz Mrs. Richeson Ember Addams, Ella Bell, Kinsley Gough, Matt Hayes, Aiyanah Maldonado, Colby Metzger, Christian Phillips, Lily Thomas, Lauren Wahls Mrs. Spanhook Payton Archibald, Kahli Romack, Trotter Titus, Abel Truex, Ella Viertel, Erica Workman Mrs. Ehr Maylee Adkins, Davalyn Bowers, Harper Brantley, Gabby Bumatayo, Andrei Chiritescu, Levi Roe, Zoey Snyder, Olivia Thoele, Andrew Zigler Mrs. Kousma Kason Cox, Ethan Gordon, Valkyrie Groff, Juliana Hildebrand, Kale Knight, Ava Nixon, Akeelah Robinson, Ethan Sumner, Hannah Walton, Dawson Williams Mrs. Niemerg Austin Bennett, Meredith Drake, Case Easton, Allie Goble, Nakynzie Ingram, Asher Jones, Gabriel Keil, Drew Kessler, Molly King, Noah Lawrence, Gabriella Lozano, Abaigail McCoy, Lucy Pearman, Lixia Swing, Samuel Thomas, Tyler Wayne, Blake Webb, Brody Webb, Blaze White Mrs. Ramsey Brayden Armstrong, Elliot Baker, Rayce Bell, Ryley Bonewitz, Noah Burton, Chloe Davidson, Eland Lawson, Rylan Leinweber, Kenna McNinch Mrs. Shaffer Lexi Anderson, Mason Anderson, Jocelyn Bell, Kade Conley, Scout Cougill, Abby Cushing, Hudson Edwards, Dominic Goble, Madysan Knapp, Emmie Parsley, Payten Sartin, Nathaniel Step, Kash Stover, Isla Tucker, Lucy Vestal Miss. Swinford Carter Bierman, Caleb Bolen, Kinley Drake, Kaiden Eckley, Maleah Faller, Sidney Furry, James Honemann, Hunter Pickett, Kaidan Rauch, Olivia Rice, Adeline Richter, Kira Royer, Isaiah Santos, Curtis Snider, Emma Snyder, Levi Webb, Silas West

It’s Scholastic Book Fair time at Jefferson Elementary! From February 1-14, 2021 discover new books with your kids. Bonus: Every purchase supports our school. https://www.scholastic.com/bf/jeffersonelementaryschool53

Picture Retakes: Just a reminder that picture retakes are Monday, February 1st. For remote students, 7:30a-8:30a is set aside to come in for pictures. Families bringing remote students should park in the teacher's lot across from the gym and assist their student across the road to go in the gym doors. Please do not use the bus lane to drop off your student for pictures.

2nd Quarter report cards are now available for viewing on Skyward. Please contact your student's teacher if you have any questions

The deadline to order the 2020-2021 JES Yearbook is Saturday, January 16, 2021. To order, please visit ybpay.lifetouch.com. Our Yearbook ID Code is 10801521.

Since tomorrow, January 15, is National Hat Day, Jefferson students and staff are invited to wear a hat at school.

Congratulations to our Jefferson Leader In Me Habit #2 Students of the Month: 4th Grade Mrs. Ehr- Gabby Bumatayo Mrs. Kousma – Ethan Gordon Mrs. Niemerg – Case Easton Mrs. Ramsey – Noah Burton Mrs. Shaffer- Jocelyn Bell Miss Swinford – Curtis Snider 5th Grade Mr. Bledsaw – Ryan Sefried Miss Goodchild – Ayla Traub Mrs. Larson – Kennedy White Mrs. Lucas – Giuliana Werk-Levin Mrs. Mellott – Braxton Floyd Mr. McGinness – Moises Rodriguez Mrs. Richeson – Elijah Peterson Mrs. Spanhook – Jacob Griffith 6th Grade Mr. Anderson – Lauren Ealy Mrs. Ball – Anastasia Tolliver Mrs. Beabout – Landon Shafer Mrs. Bowers – Emsley White Mrs. Harrell – Hunter Grabiec Mrs. Hopper – Karley Eastman Mrs. Meister – Charlie Milton Mrs. Stranz – Brooklyn Phillips Mrs. Hayes – Jerry Knapp