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SUBJECT: Weekly News 4/14/2024

PTO Weekly News 4/14/2024
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, April 16
3:10p "Shake It Off!" Dance Class with Ms. Menza
3:10p Nail Care Course with Ms. Mellusi
Wednesday, April 17
3:10p Arts & Crafts Class with Ms. Iandiorio
3:10p Fitness Class with Ms. Mortenson
7:00p Cultural Festival (Jefferson Gym & Cafeteria)
Thursday, April 18
3:10p Bracelet Making Class with Ms. Pilla
Autism Acceptance Spirit Week 4/15-19

Pokemon Monday

Satoshi Tajin, the creator of Pokemon, is autistic. He used his unique perspective to create Pokemon. To celebrate his work, dress up as your favorite Pokemon character OR create your own!


What's Your Passion Tuesday

One characteristic of autism is to show focused passion for a topic of interest. What are you passionate about? Dress up to show something you love!


Light it Up BLUE

Wear blue to show your support and acceptance of autism!


Acceptance Thursday

Celebrate the diverse spectrum of the human mind. Wear rainbow and/or tie dyed clothes!


Sensory Friendly Friday

Another characteristic of autism is sensory sensitivity. Light, sounds, and touch can be overwhelming. Dress up today in your most comfy clothes (sweats or pajamas).

Jefferson Cultural Festival - April 17th 7-8:30pm

Jefferson's Cultural Festival is scheduled for April 17, 2024 from 7:00PM - 8:30PM. We are looking for parent/student volunteers. 

For the event, families will showcase a country of their choice. Some ideas include presentations with artifacts, displays, performances, and bite sized food. For food, please include a list of ingredients. 

Please note that if you would like your child(ren) to present, a parent/guardian must be present with their child(ren) during the entirety of the event. This is not a drop-off event, parents/guardians must remain with their child(ren) throughout the event.  

Volunteer Now!
Jefferson School presents The Princess King 4/25 & 4/26

Jefferson School invites you to the J.A.G. production of the Princess King on Thursday, April 25th at 7pm and Friday, April 26th at 7pm. Admission is $10 or $5 for children 12 and under. Tickets are available using the order form below. There will be assigned seating. Snacks will be sold during the night performances.

Order form

Princess King flyer

SPARC's Broadway & Bagels - 4/27

Join SPARC on April 27th, for the 2nd annual Broadway & Bagels event, as we celebrate the performing arts community of the Summit Public Schools. Enjoy show tunes performed by students at every level--elementary through high school while gathering with friends and family for a bagel breakfast!  

This is a family event you will not want to miss! 

 Click Here for Tickets!

Click Here for Flyer

PTO Volunteer Opportunities

Want to be more involved with the school events

& PTO next year?!

Jefferson Garden Refresh and Planting - 4/28

It's time to get our hands dirty, and plant some life back into the earth in our Jefferson Community Gardens (right next to the primary center!). 

Come help us plan out our garden beds AND if you're handy, come help us install our new deer guards to protect our beautiful veggies and plants. 

Sign up Genius HERE

NJSLA Testing Schedule

Grades 3-5 Only

ELA: May 7-8

Math: May 14-16

Science: May 21-22 (5th Grade only)

Author Visit with Nora Bruno on 5/10 Grades 1 and 2 only

Author Nora Bruno will be visiting with first and second graders on May 10th to talk about her new book, the writing process, and answer questions.

Her new book, The Meow Brothers...Find A Home, is a heartwarming tale based on her own experience of rescuing her cats. Order this heartwarming book & Nora will sign it for your child(ren)! 

Flyer in English

Flyer in Spanish

Book order form in English

Book order form in Spanish

Jefferson Field Day 5/17

Jefferson's Annual Field Day will be Friday, May 17th from 1:00-2:45pm (rain date May 31st). Please see the flyers below for more information about Field Day.

Flyer in English

Flyer in Spanish

We are looking for parent volunteers. Please register as a volunteer on the accompanying sign up genius link. 

Field Day Sign Up Genius


Games at Recess 5/21/2024

The PTO is hosting fun games at recess again this year! The games will be on Tuesday, May 21 on the blacktop. Come volunteer at a station and enjoy recess with your children & friends! Weather permitting. (Rain Date is Thursday, 5/23.) SIGN UP HERE

Art in the Classroom

Art in the Classroom (AIC) is PTO-sponsored and parent volunteer run, so we need your help! Our goal is to provide an art history program that offers Jefferson School students a snapshot of prominent works of art by a wide range of famous artists. You do not need to know anything particular about art, as all the materials, lessons and project ideas are provided for you. The kids love this program, but we really need to secure volunteers for each grade and classroom in order to make it a success.  

If you are interested in volunteering, check out our Google AIC Classroom to view all the lesson plans. Sign Up HERE.

More information on how to register here.

Messages from the District & Principal
Notes from the Nurse

Keep Me Home If...

Keep Me Home If...Spanish

Children's Health Clinic

Children's Health Clinic Spanish

Health Insurance visit NJ Family Care.org 

“Covers All Kids,” Free or low cost health coverage to all of New Jersey’s children, regardless of their immigration status. English / Spanish

Beatriz Mendez, MS, RN, CSN-NJ

School Nurse

Tel.  908-273-3807 Ext.6351

Fax. 908-918-2116

bmendez@summit.k12.nj.us

Box Tops Fundraising

Use the new Box Tops App to scan your receipt. The app will find participating products purchased at any store and instantly add cash to your organization's earnings online. For more info, click here.

Community News
Summit Public Library Programs & Information
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Tuesday, April 16
3:10p "Shake It Off!" Dance Class with Ms. Menza
3:10p Nail Care Course with Ms. Mellusi
Wednesday, April 17
3:10p Arts & Crafts Class with Ms. Iandiorio
3:10p Fitness Class with Ms. Mortenson
7:00p Cultural Festival (Jefferson Gym & Cafeteria)
Thursday, April 18
3:10p Bracelet Making Class with Ms. Pilla
3:10p Running Club with Mr. Rodgers
6:30p Board of Education Meeting - LCJSMS Auditorium
Friday, April 19
7:15a 4th & 5th Grade Intramurals
8:15a Spirit Day
Tuesday, April 23
3:10p "Shake It Off!" Dance Class with Ms. Menza
3:10p Nail Care Course with Ms. Mellusi
Wednesday, April 24
JAG Dress Rehearsal
3:10p Arts & Crafts Class with Ms. Iandiorio
3:10p Fitness Class with Ms. Mortenson
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