South Jefferson Elementary School

Holiday Headgear Day was fun! 🤩

Three incredible 4th graders helped decorate the United Bank Christmas tree today, using ornaments created by all of the SJES students. This is an annual tradition, with one student per 4th grade class chosen to represent our school. We had a fun morning and Erica, Gracelynn and Samuel did an awesome job decorating the tree with such care and enthusiasm. We started the morning with Starbucks to put us in the holiday mood and were spoiled with treats from United Bank. What a magical day!

As we wrap up 2025, we'd like to have a little fun for the next couple of weeks. Participation isn't mandatory, but it sure makes for a fun day, if you'd like to join in. Monday, December 8th: This will be a day to TOP all days, with your holiday headgear prominently displayed! Wear your Santa hat, your reindeer antlers, your elf ears or any creative top of the dome adornment you can find! Tuesday, December 9th: How about a candy cane lane spectacular, wearing all red and white, or stripes, to show off your holiday spirit so bright!? Who doesn't love a candy cane? Wednesday, December 10th: Let's warm our hearts and feet with a "toasty tootsies", festive feet kind of day where you get to wear your most fabulous holiday (or wild!) socks! Monday, December 15th: Are the holidays or the winter weather wearing you out? How about a pajama day, where you wear your snuggliest holiday (or cool) pajamas. Let's slide into this week in comfortable style.... Tuesday, December 16th: If there's a chill in the air, a cozy "channel your flannel" day sounds awesome! Wear your plaid/flannel for a plaid-tastic fun-filled day! Wednesday, December 17th: I'll let you in on a little secret...even the Principal loves the first snow day! How about we create a festive "winter wonderland", wishing for snow, "white out" day! Dress head to toe in white, to bring on the future snow days ahead? Thursday, December 18th: Did someone say Whoville? Today is the day to have the grinchiest day in all of Whoville! Wear your grinch-themed wear and let everyone see your heart grow three sizes today! Friday, December 19th (2 Hour Early Dismissal): Our annual "Ugly Sweater"/Christmas outfit extravaganza! Wear your wildest sweater, socks, headgear to celebrate our last day together before our Winter Break! Let's see how festive you can be today!

Bus 1864 students were transported home on another bus. I apologize for the delay. Thank you for your patience. They are on their way.

December 2025 Roadrunner Tracks Enjoy! https://app.smore.com/n/wuqam

Our school spirit was strong this week! SJES’ purple and gold shone bright during American Education Week! We love our school! 💜💛

Our Roadrunners displayed their WV pride this week! Let’s gooooooo! 💙💛 #AmericanEducationWeek

South Jefferson’s students’ futures are so bright, they have to wear shades. 😎 #AmericanEducationWeek

Hat Day was all about appreciation—“tipping our hats” to the incredible people who support our school community every day! You make a difference and we are grateful for you! The school spirit at South Jefferson is off the charts!

What better way to celebrate American Education Week than recognizing 4th grader, Gunnar Bartosiewicz, who received not one, but TWO Positive Office Referrals! This is a first at SJES! Gunnar was nominated by Mrs. Shearer for taking the time to help a fellow classmate with the recorder in music class, showing patience, kindness and compassion. He was also nominated by Mrs. Sunday for his leadership in the classroom and for always being an awesome SJES citizen. Way to go, Gunnar! 🥳

We had a blast in our pajamas today, kicking off American Education Week at SJES! From flashlight reading, to reading to our favorite stuffies, all Roadrunners brought the spirit today! 📚💛💜

In our library, students enjoyed a captivating, hands-on experience by witnessing the transformation of caterpillars into butterflies over a three‐week period. To select a student from each class to release the butterflies, we organized a rock‐paper‐scissors tournament, adding an extra element of fun to the lesson.

These coats and sweatshirts desperately miss their homes and would like to be found instead of lost. If they belong to you, please shout from the rooftops and let us know that the item belongs to you. Please don’t expect your children to know that the item belongs to them because I’ve been asking for two weeks and they have no idea. Thank you! 😊 Ms. Mahoney

These coats and sweatshirts desperately miss their homes and would like to be found instead of lost. If they belong to you, please shout from the rooftops and let us know that it belongs to you. Please don’t expect your children to know that the item belongs to them because I’ve been asking for two weeks and they have no idea. Thank you! 😊 Ms. Mahoney

These coats and sweatshirts desperately miss their homes and would like to be found instead of lost. If they belong to you, please shout from the rooftops and let us know that the item belongs to you. Please don’t expect your children to know that the item belongs to them because I’ve been asking for two weeks and they have no idea. Thank you! 😊 Ms. Mahoney

Wesley Pauley is our latest recipient of a Positive Office Referral. Wesley was nominated by Mrs. Labrie after Wesley jumped right in to assist her when she was busy trying to accomplish a task. It’s moments like these, when you help others without being asked, that show who you really are as a person. Thank you, Wesley, for your kindness and help! 💛💜 Ms. Mahoney

Douglas is a third grader here at South Jefferson Elementary. He has always loved playing outside, shooting basketball and throwing football. After many exams and tests at the Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C., he was diagnosed with B Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Douglas was able to start treatments right away and is now in the second phase of treatment. We miss him terribly and are happy to be running for him and all the other children that get care at Children's National Hospital. #DouglasStrong