Jefferson Elementary

Reminder: We have Kids Klub tonight. NO Kids Klub Thursday and Friday, September 21 & 22. Kids Klub staff will be attending a Conference. Thank you.

Good afternoon. Due to the Railroad incident on the west side of North Platte, there will be no Horse Club tonight. Please pick up your students from school at the normal time, 3:20. Thank you.

Good afternoon Jefferson! I spoke with the construction crew. The construction on 3rd Street in front of the school will not be complete until sometime next Friday, September 22. We will continue to dismiss on the South side, 2nd Street for PK-3 Grades and the corner of SIlber and 3rd Streets through next Friday. Monday, September 25, we will be back to normal.

September Jefferson Jaguar Newsletter is here! Click the link below to view. https://www.smore.com/2yfn0

Time is running out in the Jefferson back-to-school sale! This is the final weekend to save 30% across our entire website. Shop at https://1stplace.sale/58819.

Make up Picture Day is coming soon! Nebraska Portraits will be at Jefferson Elementary School on September 7th for all students and staff who did not come in for Summer Picture day. For questions, please reach out to Nebraska Portraits at 308-530-0579 call or text. Or via email at info@nebraskaportraits.com

We will continue dismissal on the South side with Grades 3, 4, & 5 being dismissed from Northeast corner (Silber and 3rd Streets). This will continue for the next two weeks. PTO Meeting tonight in the Jefferson Library at 6:00pm. We would love to see you there. A great way to get involved in your child's education.

We will have 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades dismissed to the northeast corner (3rd & Silber Streets) until further notice. Hopefully, it won't be much longer. Thank you.

The first few weeks of preschool have gone fast! We have been really working on getting use to our routine in the classroom. We have been focusing on identifying our emotions and why we feel the way we do. We have also been learning how to be respectful, responsible, and safe in the classroom. We have been doing an amazing job!

Say hello to our amazing group of new preschoolers this year PT. 2 😊

Say hello to our amazing group of new preschoolers this year PT. 1 😊

Any students K-5 that have not been picked up, please come to the drive-thru off of 2nd street to pick children up.

No kids klub due to Power Outage. we have no phone service right now. Please be patient at pick-up this afternoon.

Our August Lunch Menu is updated on this Newsletter https://www.smore.com/hm6ny . The August Lunch Menu posted on the website is incorrect so please continue to refer to the one in the newsletter. Thank you all so much. The correct September Lunch Menu should be updated on the NPPSD website.

Dismissal will be normal this afternoon, however, the city crew has begun to dig up the drainage system next to the curb in the front. Please be patient and safe.

At 2:10 pm, Jefferson Elementary was placed into secure protocol due to citizens disturbing the peace in front of the school. Law enforcement responded, and the secure was lifted at 3:01. No students or staff were threatened. Local school and law enforcement worked collaboratively through the situation.

Good morning. We have been informed that the City of North Platte will be starting the paving project on 3rd Street in front of the school as early as tomorrow. IF it starts tomorrow, 2nd Grade will be picked up on the south side (2nd Street) in the middle by the East Yellow building (EL Department). 3rd Grade will join 4th & 5th Grades at the corner of 2nd Street and Cottonwood. There will be extra congestion. We apologize.

Hello Jefferson Jaguars! Don't forget about our SALE!! Starting August 15th - September 14th 1st Place Spiritwear will be having a special offer for 30% off all merchandise and free shipping over $75. Click the link below to view. http://1stplace.sale/58819 We can't wait to see you in your new Jaguars gear!

Good afternoon Jefferson Families! It was AWESOME to se so many of you last night. We are very excited to get the school year off to a great start. We have many new staff and many returning staff. Everyone is excited for tomorrow. A few things as we begin the school year: Project Kindergaten: Tomorrow and Friday, Kindergarten students will begin at 8:00 and end the day at 2:00. Remember that only half of the students come tomorrow, the other half on Friday. Friday afternoon they will be split into their classes and all will come on Monday. Drop-off/Pick-up: Kindergarten: you may bring into the building tomorrow either through the front door (2nd Street); The PE door Southeast door oof of the East playground; or though the Drive-Thru door coming off of 3rd Street. We ask for drop-off tomorrow that if you choose to come in from the drive-thru door that you find a place to park on the street so you don't block the drive-thru for others. ALL 1st-5th Grade students should report to the East Playground for Walking Club. We have staff out there on the blacktop beginning at 7:30. The first bell will ring at 7:45 for K/1 students to come into the building for breakfast (beginning Monday for Kindergarten). The next bell rings at 7:55 and teachers will meet their classes on the playground and bring them in. The next bell rings at 8:00am. The last bell (The Tardy Bell) rings at 8:05am. Any student arriving at 8:00 or later must come to th front door for entry. Any student arriving after 8:05am will be counted tardy. Pick-up: At the end of the day (3:20pm) Kindergarten and 1st Grade students are dismissed from the drive-thru door off of 3rd Street. The first few days we will be backed up as we learn who goes in what vehicles. Please be safe and be PATIENT! It will not take long and we will have the process down to 7 minutes or less. 2nd Grade students are dismissed out front of Jefferson on 3rd Street. 3rd Grade students are dismissed out of the west end of the building and will move to the corner of 3rd Street and Cottonwood Street. 4th & 5th Grade students dismiss out of the south side of the building and will move to the corner of 2nd Street and Cottonwood Street. After 3:30, any student whom has not been picked up will be moved to the front doors off of 3rd Street. All corners have staff that will help students cross the streets safely. We need your help to look out for staff and students, look out for each other, and, again, be patient. For same family students in different grades, we will try to accommodate you to have one pick-up area. Please contact the office (308) 535-7136, to arrange that pick-up location if you have not already done so. We would like to have the same routine for the students, so please do not expect to change your location up daily. Family Communication: Our District has chosen to use the "Rooms" platform which you can sign up for in the NPPSD app. Please download the app onto your device. you will get notifications from teachers to join their rooms. Room Assignments: We had a few requests to have students move to a different classroom. At this time we are not going to switch students as we are still getting new enrollments and staff have been preparing for their current rosters. We take all request seriously and will keep all students interests at heart. As always, you may contact me at school: (308) 535-7136; jellsworth@nppsd.org; or stop in. Please call ahead before stopping in and make an appointment. I am typically available from 7:30-8:00am; 8:30-10:30am; 1:30-3:00pm; or after 4:00pm. I look forward to a great school year and providing the best education for your students here at Jefferson Elementary School. Mr. Jeff Ellsworth, Principal (Mr. E)

We are sharing two great ways to select your student's supplies for the 2023-2024 school year. Option one is to shop online. Option two allows you to download the supply list and shop traditionally. https://www.nppsd.org/page/school-supply-lists Have a great summer, everyone!