South Jefferson Elementary School

Congratulations to fifth grader, Brooke Jenkins, on her Positive Principal Referral from our Art Educator, Mrs. Fiolek. Brooke was recognized for always assisting with keeping the art room organized, helping “to make the art room a better place”. Brooke makes South Jefferson a better place by being a responsible role model and leader! Awesome, Brooke! 💛💜 Ms. Mahoney

Jefferson County Schools appreciates everyone's hard work during the first nine weeks of the 23-24 school year. As we calculate final grades, we want to inform you about a change in schedule. Report cards will go home on Monday, October 30, 2023, NOT this Friday as previously planned. Grades will also be available in Canvas. We appreciate your patience while we ensure all grades have been assessed and calculated.

Jefferson County Schools invites you to an informational meeting on Oct. 23 about the Standard Response Protocol we use in our schools and ways you can support student safety at home. Lt. Ben Williams from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department will present the information and answer questions. The event takes place at 5:00 p.m. in the Washington High School auditorium. https://www.jcswv.org/events?id=23365841

Interested in supporting us and volunteering for Career Day? We'd love to have you! Sign up below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdl-vDIGQ8EHmqs65jONUHR-BEdYaK1p39Pehj3udodcY5GXw/viewform Thank you!

Thanks to the JCS community for supporting our teachers and staff as they worked to learn new skills and classroom techniques on this day of staff development!

REMINDER: Tomorrow, Oct. 20, is a staff development day for Jefferson County Schools. There will be NO SCHOOL for students while our staff take advantage of training opportunities to continue supporting students. Thank you, and have a great weekend!

This is a reminder that Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, is a staff development day for Jefferson County Schools. Students will not be in school to provide our staff with training opportunities to help them continue serving kids. Thank you.

Today kicks off National School Bus Safety Week, an opportunity to focus on safe practices around school buses. We want to start by acknowledging the JCS bus operators, aides, mechanics, and transportation administrators responsible for safely transporting our students to and from school each day. These individuals are a direct link between the home and the classroom, and they play a pivotal role in the education and care of our students. Thank you to our Transportation team for keeping our kids safe on the road!

This awesome group of fifth graders was nominated for Positive Principal Referrals by Mr. Atkins because they voluntarily helped him assemble PE equipment, organize and put away equipment and clean up the area for the next group of students. Their kindness and willingness to help, without being asked, DEFINITELY deserved to be recognized. Thank you for helping others! Well done, Ryan Sheetz, Emma Larue, Louise Grantham and Dustin Welty! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Ms. Mahoney *Not pictured: Zoey Brick

It’s no wonder that Kennedy Lowery received a Positive Principal Referral from Mrs. Moody! Kennedy realized that younger students were trying to make their way to their bus at the end of the day. She paused, gathered them together and guided them to their bus safely, waiting for each student to board the bus. What leadership and kindness! Thank you, Kennedy, for being an exceptional role model for others! 💜💛 Ms. Mahoney

Congratulations to kindergarten student, Landon Matchett, who was nominated by Mrs. Moody for a Positive Principal Referral. At the end of his special in Library, without being asked, Landon went around the library and straightened up the learning centers so that the next class could enjoy them. That is incredibly throughout, helpful and kind! We are so happy that Landon is part of the SJES team! 💜💛 Ms. Mahoney

Mrs. Burwell’s 4th grade class investigated how the speed of an object is determined by the distance it travels in a unit of time and that objects can move at different speeds. Lots of hands on learning and science investigations! Awesome!

Thank you to the Middleway Volunteer Fire Company and Jefferson Co Emergency Services for visiting us for Fire Prevention Week. We always appreciate their time and the wisdom that they share with us. We are so fortunate to have such dedicated people in our community, keeping us safe. Thank you!!! 🚒🔥👏🏼👩🏻‍🚒

10/13/23: Jefferson County Schools prioritizes safety in all that we do. Thursday afternoon (10/12), we received a notification about a widely shared message calling for violence. We consulted with federal and local law enforcement agencies and found no immediate danger connected to the non-specific threat. The threat level did not change as a result of the message. In an abundance of caution, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department is conducting extra patrols around our schools. We are grateful for their partnership and dedication to protecting our children. If you see something, say something. You can report suspicious activity by calling 866-WVWATCH (866-989-2824).

Proper nutrition plays an important role in learning. That's why JCS staff work to develop daily menus that offer delicious, nutritious options for our students! Plan ahead with regularly updated breakfast and lunch menus, available on your school's website and the JCSWV app (on Google Play and the App Store).

Join us TODAY, October 12, at the JCS Operations Facility, located at 635 McGarry Blvd. Kearneysville, for our next hiring event exclusively for school service personnel! JCS staff will be on hand to conduct onsite applications, screenings, and interviews for all service positions. Plus, a representative from WV Adult Education will be available to answer your questions about their new self-paced preparatory course for the state's Service Personnel Competency Test! Visit www.jcswv.org/careers for a complete list of job openings. JCS offers service positions with the flexibility to meet your needs as a busy family, so join us today and learn how you can make your mark in our caring community of educators!

As part of our focus on attendance this year, I am celebrating the classes with the highest attendance percentages in each grade level. Our daily percentage goal is 95%. A huge shoutout to the following classes for having the highest attendance rates in their grade levels for the month of September: Ms. Horne’s Kindergarten class: 96% Ms. Greene’s First Grade class: 94.3% Mrs. Fincham’s Second Grade class: 96.1% Miss Potts’ Third Grade class: 95.8% Ms. Slagle’s Fourth Grade class: 94% Mrs. Blank’s Fifth Grade class: 97.7% Keep up the awesome work! 💜 Ms. Mahoney

Did someone say pumpkin patch??? What a wonderful day for our kindergarten students and their families at Orr’s Farm! Our students had many fun experiences on their trip, including selecting their very own pumpkin to take home. 🎃 Happy Fall from the kindergarten class!

Congratulations to Stephen Livengood and Brayden Braithwaite for their Positive Principal Referrals. Both awesome young men have taken the time to help others and to be exceptional role models in and out of the classroom. We are super proud of both of you! 💜💛 Ms. Mahoney

In recognition of National School Lunch Week, we want to express our sincere gratitude to the men and women serving as cooks in our school cafeterias who keep our students fed, focused, and ready to learn. Thank you for the important role you play in supporting their success!