Originally delivered on 4/21/2024 2:00 pm

SUBJECT: Weekly News 4/21/2024

PTO Weekly News 4/21/2024
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, April 23
3:10p "Shake It Off!" Dance Class with Ms. Menza
3:10p Nail Care Course with Ms. Mellusi
Wednesday, April 24
9:00a JAG Day Performance (In-School)
3:10p Arts & Crafts Class with Ms. Iandiorio
3:10p Fitness Class with Ms. Mortenson
Thursday, April 25
3:10p Bracelet Making Class with Ms. Pilla

How to Donate:

PayPal: scan the QR code above

MTK:click here

Check: Write checks out to Jefferson School PTO and submit to Jefferson front office


Other ways to support our goal:

  1. Spread the Word: Share our campaign with your friends, family, and community networks, raising awareness and rallying support for our cause.
  2. Corporate Sponsorships: Ask your employer if they will match your donation, or reach out to some local businesses for support.
  3. Local Business Sponsorships: Ask some local businesses to support our goal.


Click here for more information.

April 25th is "Take Your Child to Work Day"
  • If your child(ren) will be absent, please be sure to let the classroom teacher and main office know
  • This absence is considered an excused absence

JAG presents: The Princess King

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.

Ticket Order form

Sweet Nothings is "cooking" up candy bouquets for "The Princess King" with a percentage of all show sales donated back to Jefferson School!

Bouquets will be available starting Saturday, April 20 through the 26th. Follow the shop @sweetnothingsnj on Instagram and Facebook for photos and confirmation of when bouquets are ready for purchase.

Sweet Nothings ~ 26 Beechwood Road ~ 908-522-0888

Monday - Saturday from 10am - 5:30pm

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

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

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.

Parent Letter in English

Parent Letter 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

PTO Volunteer Opportunities

Want to be more involved with the school events

& PTO next year?!

NJSLA Testing Schedule

Grades 3-5 Only

ELA: May 7-8

Math: May 14-16

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

Update on Individual Student Reports (ISR)

Individual Student Reports (ISR) for NJGPA and NJSLA Spring 23, and NJGPA Fall 24 will be available in Genesis/Parent Portal for families of students. ISRs from last year are also available on the portal.


Moving forward, the district will no longer send hard copies of the ISR home. Please see the flyers below on how to access.

English Flyer

Spanish Flyer

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

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.

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Tuesday, April 23
3:10p "Shake It Off!" Dance Class with Ms. Menza
3:10p Nail Care Course with Ms. Mellusi
Wednesday, April 24
9:00a JAG Day Performance (In-School)
3:10p Arts & Crafts Class with Ms. Iandiorio
3:10p Fitness Class with Ms. Mortenson
Thursday, April 25
3:10p Bracelet Making Class with Ms. Pilla
3:10p Running Club with Mr. Rodgers
7:00p JAG Play
Friday, April 26
8:15a Spirit Day
7:00p JAG Play
Sunday, April 28
1:00p Jefferson Community Garden Refresh and Planting
Tuesday, April 30
3:10p "Shake It Off!" Dance Class with Ms. Menza
Wednesday, May 1
3:10p Fitness Class with Ms. Mortenson
7:00p 4th & 5th Grade Spring Concert
Thursday, May 2
3:10p Bracelet Making Class with Ms. Pilla
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