Jefferson Elementary School

Today in STEM Specials, we kicked off The STEAM of Pinball with our guest speaker, Jeff Murphy! For the next three weeks (and beyond!), we hope to spark excitement with our Spartans, as we dive into this engaging learning experience. #WarsawINSPIRES

We are happy to report the safe arrival of our newest Spartan, Cohen Tyler Snyder, born to 5th-grade teacher Mrs. Snyder on Monday, January 27th. Mom, Cohen, Big Brother, and Dad are all doing well! #WarsawINSPIRES (Photos and info used with permission.)

The dentist is coming to our school on March 4th! The School Smiles on-site dental program provides on-site dental care at our school for ALL students that sign up to participate. The dental team will set up inside our school, and they accept Medicaid, private insurance, offer self-pay rates and grants through their foundation. Registration is now open online at: www.schoolsmiles.com/student-signup with over 100 languages to choose from when completing the online form.

Everyone is invited to attend this event! #WarsawINSPIRES

Jefferson's Spartan Singers will be heading on a field trip Monday, February 10th to share a preview concert with the residents of Grace Village Retirement Community. Students will leave Jefferson at 10:15am and arrive back to school around 11:15am. The public is invited to attend their 10:30am performance, which will be held in the Chapel of Grace Village. Parents, chaperones are needed for our field trip (and ice cream party). Please click the parent volunteer link at the bottom of this message or email Mrs. Engler to volunteer! dengler@warsawschools.org https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdeuuQSg1zEeIpjV6u5Vip2a3EqNNZBwWMznbllfgXoRVMMbw/viewform?usp=sharing #WarsawINSPIRES

Jefferson Spartans Rick and Carson will face off against other WCS spellers in the Elementary Spelling Bee tonight, Tuesday the 28th, beginning at 6:00pm at Lakeview Middle School. Enter through the back cafeteria doors, if you plan to attend. ​ Spell well, Rick and Carson! Also pictured are Mrs. Long, Jefferson Bee Coordinator, and Mr. Wall, Jefferson Principal. #WarsawINSPIRES

Tired of the winter blues? Shop the Literati Store for new books and other fun surprises! Your purchases help our Jefferson Library, too! Valentine's Day is coming! Shop the Literati Store now! Find old favorites, as well as new releases. Click here to begin shopping: https://literati.com/store/?school=jefferson-elementary-school-winona-lake-in #WarsawINSPIRES

Friday, January 24, 2025 (tomorrow) is Shrine Circus Day for all 3rd graders of Warsaw Community Schools! The field trip buses will leave Jefferson Elementary at 8:30 a.m. for Fort Wayne. (See specific info from teacher, if you have a 3rd grader.) For this reason, all WCS students in Kindergarten–12th grades will be picked up by their buses 20 minutes early on Friday, January 24. End-of-day routes will not be affected.

A reminder to kindergarten families for the 100th Day of School tomorrow (Thursday):

Via Credit Union’s Student Branch is open every Friday morning before school. This February, students who make a deposit can spin the prize wheel for a Valentine’s Day treat! Plus, each week they make a deposit, they’ll also be entered for the $10 monthly drawing! If you would like for your child to start saving at the Jefferson Student Branch, please complete a permission slip and return it along with their initial deposit. (Permission slips are available in the school office.) #WarsawINSPIRES

The 6th-grade STEM Ambassadors have been working on growing romaine lettuce in tower gardens. On Monday, they harvested their crop and then shared their experience with each of the 6th-grade classes. Students were even able to try the freshly grown lettuce. Science is delicious! #WarsawINSPIRES

Legrand AV / Da-Lite Brand – Better Communities Committee partners with Jefferson throughout the year to make life better in tangible ways for all students. In December 2024 at the onset of Christmas Break, Better Communities assisted Spartan Outfitters* by providing winter coats and accessories via an Amazon Wish List. This $1,500 donation allowed our freshly stocked trailer to head to the Fairlane Community Center, where items were distributed to appreciative Jefferson recipients. WL Grace Church also provided donated items for this event. “We look forward to opportunities to support Jefferson Elementary School programs that support the students' education and physical needs. Seeing the smiles on the faces of the students that benefit from these programs is a great reward for our team,” said Mark Sproles on behalf of the Better Communities Committee. ​ *Spartan Outfitters: "Where needs are met with Love." Spartan Outfitters gives dignity to students who may need a little extra assistance with clothing and hygiene items by providing these basic necessities that have been donated through the generosity of community partners and interested individuals. #WarsawINSPIRES

We have earned $97.50 so far this school year, thanks to those who faithfully scan their receipts with the Box Tops app. Have you joined the "Spartan Scanners" yet? Our school earns cash for eligible purchases. The great part is that you don't even have to know if they are eligible! Just scan your store receipts, and the Box Tops app will do the work for you! ​ ​If you don't have the Box Tops app, please consider downloading it and linking it to Jefferson. Then, remember to scan your receipts after ​you shop. Easy-peasy! ​ Get more info here: boxtops4education.com Referral code: ONFV0Z5M ​ ​Thank ​you for supporting Jefferson in this way! #WarsawINSPIRES

Thank you to everyone who made purchases at our Literati Book Fair. While our physical book fair is now closed, the good news is that we will actually have an online store open all year long! Whatever you buy online will still directly benefit our Jefferson Library. Click HERE for all the info: https://tinyurl.com/Jefferson-Online-Book-Fair ​ ​

Remember, next week is Spirit Week at Jefferson!

We are at 481 jams and jellies as of today's count. Please consider bringing some (in plastic) to Winterfest tonight. Please help us reach our goal of 700!

NEW!!! We have a great selection of PRESCHOOL board books this year at the Literati Book Fair! These make perfect gifts for all the Littles in your life. Stop by the book fair tonight (12/12) during Winterfest, beginning at 5:30pm. All purchases directly support our Jefferson Library. #WarsawINSPIRES

If you are coming to Winterfest tomorrow night (Thursday, December 12th), consider bringing one or several jams/jellies (in plastic only) to donate to our district's food drive. There will be a collection box outside of the library. This will be the final time to donate for this drive. ​ Thank you so much! ​ #WarsawINSPIRES

Come on out tonight, Spartans!

Winterfest is THIS THURSDAY, December 12th! Please join us for a fun time of holiday happenings, beginning at 5:30pm. Make crafts, vote on your favorite tree, shop at the Literati Book Fair, and more! #WarsawINSPIRES