We capped off Read Across America Week with our annual SJES Book Character Parade and a visit from the WHS Key Club, who spent time in our classrooms, reading aloud to our students. Just to give you a perspective on the parade—-all students march through the halls twice, so that everyone can see costumes and book suggestions. Students who don’t have a book are given the chance to select from a classroom library or from our SJES library so that everyone can participate. Special thanks to our staff who tried to snap as many photos as possible during the parade, which is not an easy feat, with everyone on the move. Also, thank you to the WHS Key Club and our Special Events Committee for helping to create a memorable week! Many fun memories! 📚📖
Our annual SJES Talent Show was a blast! Thank you to Mrs. Shearer, Mrs. Blank and Mrs. Dinges for the behind-the-scenes help and to the awesome students who showcased their talents. A shoutout to the staff that knows how to have fun. 🥳
Positive Principal Referrals were given this week to two of the kindest students at South Jefferson: Troy Venable and Bentley Duvall. Both young men demonstrated kindness and respect this week as they bravely faced challenges, supported friends when they were down and demonstrated what true friendship is all about! I am super proud of them both and so impressed by their example!
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Ms. Mahoney
Miss Potts’ First Grade class has been learning about fact families and created yummy dominoes to practice in a “sweet” and creative way! ➕➖
Mrs. Zimmerman’s Kindergarten class played musical sentences! The students walked in a circle as the music played and, when the music stopped, they had to stop at a sentence and read it out loud. The sentences consisted of sound out words and kindergarten caution words that the class has learned so far. They also discussed ending punctuation marks! Awesome! 👏
Thank you to Miss West Virginia, Karrington Childress, and Miss West Virginia’s Teen, Allison Dodson, for visiting South Jefferson during Read Across America Week! We loved seeing you and visiting with you. Both Karrington and Allison are former South Jefferson students so we are ESPECIALLY proud of both of them and their accomplishments!
We had a wild and wonderful “Wacky Wednesday” at South Jefferson! One of the best parts of my job is the daily reminder to have fun, take moments to be silly and bring joy to every day. Today was a blast and made me smile!
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Ms. Mahoney
Reading superheroes ruled the hallways of South Jefferson on Day 2 of Read Across America Week! 💫⚡️
Read Across America Week has already started off well! Day one: “Reading is Cozy” had our students in pjs, reading to their stuffies throughout the day. Fun!
Our 2nd graders had a visit from Mrs. Johnson, 4-H and Youth Development Agent from the WVU Extension Service. She brought in Ozobots and the students learned how to utilize coding to move their creation throughout the space. As you can see, it was A LOT of fun! Thank you to Mrs. Johnson! We are grateful for your time and planning these types of activities!
Mrs. Siddoway’s PreK and Mrs. Sunday’s 4th grade classes collaborated today on a fun learning journey together. Pre-K is just beginning their light unit study and had the opportunity to visit the 4th graders and have the 4th grade students teach them about circuits and lights. Our 4th graders explained what they have learned and were so patient and kind with our youngest learners! What a cool experience for everyone!
This is the face of a hard-working and patient student. Fourth grader, Tahlia Underwood, was nominated for a Positive Principal Referral for remaining cool under pressure when she kept encountering computer problems during an important assessment. She didn’t give up and she kept her focus and growth mindset, as she rose above the technological challenges. Tahlia was “grace under pressure” and deserves this recognition! Way to go, Tahlia!
Congratulations to fourth grader, Jeremiah Breeden, for his Positive Principal Referral. Jeremiah was nominated by his teacher for his incredible work ethic and for putting his academics first. Jeremiah is new to SJES this year and we are grateful that he is bringing this mindset and focus to our school!
Congratulations to Holden Leach, Piper Brose and Victoria Bowman for representing SJES in the Young Writers’ Contest this year!
Well done, everyone! Super proud of you!
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Due to the forecasted inclement weather, all Jefferson County Schools extracurricular activities taking place on Saturday, February 17, 2024, are canceled. This includes extracurricular activities, athletic practices, and competitions taking place at home or away. The Regional Wrestling Tournament at Jefferson High School is rescheduled for 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 18. All other rescheduled activities will be communicated at a later date.
⏰ A reminder that all Jefferson County schools will dismiss two hours early today, Friday, February 16, for faculty senate meetings.
Jefferson County Schools joins the Wildwood Middle School community in mourning the passing of Principal Jodi R. Brock, a dedicated and valued member of the WMS staff since 2008. WMS will honor Ms. Brock's memory with a candlelight vigil on Thursday, February 15, at 6:30 p.m. in the front bus loop of the school. If you plan to attend, please enter at the WMS parent entrance and park in the side or back parking lots. If those lots become full, overflow traffic may park at Jefferson High School.
Congratulations to Riley Evans, who received a Positive Principal Referral from the entire Cafeteria Staff for being so kind, always sharing a smile and for making others lives better by being so nice. Riley, this is exactly the type of role model we all need! Thank you for being so amazing! 💜💛
What an awesome role model for all of us! Owen Considine was nominated for a Positive Principal Referral for always being respectful, helping others and showing kindness. Super proud of you, Owen! 💜💛
Ms. Mahoney
Our 100th Day was a blast! Our futures are looking brighter than ever!
