JCS End of Year Newsletter! What you need to know between now and August: https://secure.smore.com/n/smw8t
The last day of school is always filled with so many emotions. I want to thank all of our caregivers for your support, your volunteer hours, your encouragement, your care and for trusting us with your most valued treasures. I wish our fifth graders the very best as they move on to the next part of their journey and I look forward to seeing all of those adorable faces returning in August!
#RoadrunnersForever #SJESRocks
Ms. Mahoney
Our 4th graders wrapped up their study of “Treasure Island” by celebrating with a Pirate Day!
Thank you to Mrs. Grantham and her WHS FFA students for bringing their program, “Food for America” to South Jefferson! We had so much fun, visiting with former students and learning about your beautiful animals. 🐄🐇🐐
Third Grade field trip fun at Sam Michael's Park!
Fourth grade field trip fun at Fort Frederick!
Judging by the smiles on everyone’s faces, we should have called yesterday’s event FUN Day instead of Field Day! Thank you to the staff members and our volunteers, who worked so hard to pull this day together for our students. Shout out to Jeff Co Parks & Rec for providing some fun games for us, as well!
It was AWESOME!
I love it when a plan comes together! Our art educator, Mrs. Fiolek, along with the 2nd grade team, helped our second graders create superhero drawings of themselves, complete with special powers or items. Those drawings were sent to WHS teacher, Kathy Magaha, who assisted her Fashion Class students to bring those drawings to life. Today, the WHS students presented the superheroes to the 2nd graders and had lunch with us. The students also created stories about their superheroes with their new WHS friends. This exemplifies teamwork, collaboration, caring and kindness—-all wonderful things to share! Thank you to everyone who made this project possible. You’ve made so many second graders happy today! They will never forget this experience! 💛😁💜
Congratulations to Katie Madrid and Cynthia Carper on being named the district's 2024 Teacher and Service Person of the Year! We were thrilled to honor these outstanding members of our educational community at our annual recognition dinner on April 25. Read more here 👉 https://www.jcswv.org/article/1569068
Our 4th graders created posters about "Agriculture in West Virginia" as part of a poster contest sponsored by the WV Farm Bureau, to gain awareness and a better understanding of the role of agriculture in our society. Our very own, Juliana Yulfo, placed 2nd in the County! Well done, Juliana!
Congratulations to SJES second grader, Victoria Bowman, for her selection as the Jefferson County Young Writer’s winner for 1st and 2nd grades. Victoria will represent SJES and JCS at the state competition! We are so proud of you, Victoria!
It’s Field Trip season at South Jefferson! Our kindergarteners and fourth graders visited Cool Springs Nature Preserve this week! How cool that we have this special place so close to our school—-students learning in nature?? Yes, please!
Thank you, Potomac Audubon Society for sharing this beautiful learning space with our students!
South Jefferson celebrated Earth Day this week in grand style. Thanks to Ms. Horne, who was awarded a grant from PlanetBee, every student was given the materials to create seed balls (placing seeds and planting materials in clay). Many planted their flowers on the trail surrounding the school, while others chose to take them home for planting. Ms. Horne’s students planted grass seed on their own “plots of land” surrounding their new homes. Mrs. Moody taught our students about bees and pollination in the Library. Mrs. Fincham’s class had a visit from a duckling friend, after finishing their unit on animal life cycles. Thank you to everyone who helped us celebrate our beautiful earth! 🌎 ☀️🪻🪴🐥 #EverydayIsEarthDay
Happy Administrative Professionals Day to the two who keep our school running smoothly, from finance to attendance, providing back up to the school Nurse, greeting our visitors and keeping ALL of us organized….we would be lost without you, Amy Chrisman and Kelli Fort!! Thank you, thank you, thank you! 💜💛
Calling all future SJES kindergarten students!!! We can’t wait to meet you on Wednesday, April 24th!
We will be holding two registration sessions: 9:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. (Please choose which one works better for your schedule).
Please bring the following to registration:
1. Your adorable child.
2. Immunization paperwork and proof of physical.
3. Proof of dental visit, if you have it.
4. Registration packet (if you’ve already downloaded and completed online).
4. Birth certificate
*If you don’t have everything, please still plan on coming to register. We can make copies of your records and make sure that you have all that you need to start kindergarten.
In order to be eligible for kindergarten, a student must be five years old by July 1st.
Please make sure you register at your HOME SCHOOL, even if your child attends PreK or Head Start at a different location.
Kindergarten registration starts soon - visit www.jcswv.org/kindergarten for more information, including a checklist to ensure you come prepared!
🔔 Kindergarten registration begins Monday, April 22! Do you have an excited soon-to-be kindergartener? We're just as excited to partner with you as they begin their academic career! Kindergarten registration is currently open online and will begin in person on Monday, April 22. Check the schedule below for your school. Please visit www.jcswv.org/kindergarten for more information, including a checklist to ensure you come prepared!
What a cool (and FREE!) event for Earth Day! 🌎
When it comes to school spirit and someone who will go to any lengths to promote his cause, Mr. Atkins is pretty tough to beat. 😉
(Maybe we should have a Mime Day at SJES??? 🤔 It WAS awfully quiet in the front hall this morning! 😂)
#2DaysLeftToPurchaseTixForTheDance
JCS Reminder: Tomorrow, Friday, April 12th is a 2-Hour Early Dismissal for students and a Faculty Senate day for staff.