Originally delivered on 4/28/2024 2:00 pm

SUBJECT: Weekly News 4/28/2024

PTO Weekly News 4/28/2024
Upcoming Events
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
3:00p Popcorn Sale (after school)
3:10p Bracelet Making Class with Ms. Pilla

How to Donate:

PayPal: scan the QR code above

PTO Website: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.

Playground Popcorn Sale 5/2

Popcorn sale on Thursday, May 2nd at 3pm on the blacktop (weather permitting)

Popcorn & Water $2 each

All proceeds go toward the Playground Fundraiser

Jefferson PTO Glow in the Dark Dance May 3rd Grades 1-3

The Glow in the Dark Dance is on May 3rd from 7-8:30pm and is open to all students in grades 1-3 and their chaperones

Register on our website or return bottom portion of this form in an envelope clearly marked Glow in the Dance Dance with payment by May 2nd

Tickets are $5 per person

Light refreshments will be served

Students must be accompanied

Jefferson Student Council's Name, Strength & Story Bracelet Sale

Jefferson Student Council is selling name, strength and story bracelets. Each bracelet is $9, $1 extra for a charm. Please complete and return this form and the exact cash amount by May 10th.

Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week 5/5 - 5/10

The week of May 6th through May 10th, we'll be showing the teachers and staff how much we appreciate them.

Parents - please be attentive to messages from class parents.

Activities will be as follows:

Full schedule of events available in the flyers below:

Flyer in English

Flyer 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.

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)

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

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
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
3:00p Popcorn Sale (after school)
3:10p Bracelet Making Class with Ms. Pilla
3:10p Running Club with Mr. Rodgers
Friday, May 3
7:15a 4th & 5th Grade Intramurals
8:15a Spirit Day
7:00p Spring Fling Dance for Grades 1-3
Monday, May 6
Teacher Appreciation Week
Tuesday, May 7
Teacher Appreciation Week
3:10p "Shake It Off!" Dance Class with Ms. Menza
Wednesday, May 8
Teacher Appreciation Week
3:10p Fitness Class with Ms. Mortenson
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