
First quarter has officially come to an end! Congratulations to our students who are actively engaging in the learning process and consistently demonstrating school-wide expectations of respect, responsibility, and safety. Your continuous effort makes Jefferson Elementary School a better place. Thank you to our staff for their compassion and commitment to helping our students grow!


Early release tomorrow!
The new dismissal time for Jefferson is 1:05 pm.


Picture Day is tomorrow!
Fliers went home with students last week or you can order online at: https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry The school code is: 62058J
Photos are taken with masks off unless you prefer that your child to leave it on.


Just a reminder that this is a short week of school due to Parent-Teacher Conferences.


We are very excited to announce the return of our Scholastic Book Fair! This will take place in the library starting Tuesday September 28th and will run until the end of conferences on Thursday October 7th.
Fliers will go home with students prior to the start of the book fair. Students will have an opportunity to shop during their library class or if parents would like to shop with their student, it will be open during Parent/Teacher conferences.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Binz or Mrs. Kriete


We only have one week left for our parents and community to complete the survey! If you haven't completed it yet, please do so and share with a friend.
http://www.ecrasurvey.com/harvard50community

Jefferson students cheered and caught candy as the High Schoole Homecoming Parade went by. What a great way to end Spirit Week! Have a safe weekend!
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It's Black and Gold Day and Jefferson's students went all out!
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Jefferson students with the most Black & Gold had a great time at the High School pep ralley!
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Jefferson's kids love their lids! It's Hat Day!
Don't forget your Black & Gold tomorrow!
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Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) is now called Superintendent Parent Council!
The first meeting will be in October. If you are interested in joining, please email d50communications@cusd50.org

Hooray for Pajama Day at Jefferson! Thank you to all the students and staff that participated in today's fun!
Hat day tomorrow and Black & Gold on Friday! Go Hornets!
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Jefferson Elementary staff and students were excited to show off their favorite teams and sports for Spirit Week!
Congratulations to Ms. Buckley's class for the highest percentage of participation on Monday AND Tuesday!
Wednesday September 22nd, is Pajama Day, Thursday is Hat Day, and Friday is Black and Gold Day, at Jefferson!
Which class will have the most participation tomorrow?
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Please help us remind your children, the importance of coming to school with all of their materials. Students should bring their fully charged, Chromebooks to school in their case, every day.


In today's bi-weekly video update, Dr. Tafoya has a message for our students, parents, and community. Homecoming is next week, parent-teacher conferences are right around the corner, and we will need your feedback in our fall survey!
Watch here! https://youtu.be/K5nUgLdiG-I

Jefferson Elementary Spririt Days - September 20 - 24



D50 aims to keep all of our students safe while continuing in-person learning. When a student is symptomatic, has a positive COVID-19 test, or is deemed a close contact, the McHenry County Department of Health determines the student's exclusion.
To learn more about their current guidance, click here: https://5il.co/yrpf