Originally delivered on 4/6/2025 3:00 pm

SUBJECT: Jefferson PTO: Weekly News 4/6/25

PTO Weekly News 4/6/25
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, April 9
K-Only - Single Session - Conferences
Thursday, April 10
K-Only - Single Session - Conferences
7:00p PTO General Meeting
Friday, April 11
K-Only - Single Session - Conferences
8:15a Spirit Day
Messages from the District & Principal
Used Stuffed Animal Drive: April 7-11

Support the Green Team of Summit by bringing your unwanted stuffed animals and placing them in the bin inside the main office!

  • Did you know: With the help of the new HELPSY BINS located at the Summit Transfer Station - we can responsibly recycle unwanted plush toys that most thrift stores won't take! The HELPSY bins are open year-round and take clothes, shoes AND stuffies! 
Intramural Sports- 4th and 5th Grade

Jefferson School Intramurals will begin again on Friday 4/11 from 7:15-8:15 am in the gym.

All participants are required to fill out a permission slip prior to attending. If you handed in a form for the Fall session, you do not need to fill out an additional form. As a reminder, this program is a privilege and all participants must be eating breakfast before attending, completing their homework regularly, and showing sportsmanship and respect at all times. 

Author Visit: April 8

Candace Fleming is coming to Jefferson School on April 8th! 

Students can bring in their own book by Candace Fleming and the author will sign them all!!!

Earth in the Classroom: Volunteers Needed

We especially need a volunteer or 2 for Room 5F!

Let’s help our kids celebrate EARTH DAY on Friday, April 25th !

We are seeking parent volunteers to teach a pre-written lesson on Friday 4/25! (Please note that the 3rd grade lesson will be taught on Wednesday 4/23 due to a field trip)

A full lesson plan and Google slideshow will be provided for each grade – no prep work necessary! This is a great opportunity to get involved and teach our kids how to make a big difference. Please consider signing up to help create a better world for our kids.

Jefferson: Jefferson SignUp Genius

Jefferson: Jefferson SignUp Genius - 3rd Grade Only

Cultural Festival Needs Participants!

Jefferson's Cultural Festival will take place on Wednesday April 23 from 7-8:30 PM.  In order to make this event a success, we need volunteers to share food, artifacts and displays of their culture.  Please complete the following form by April 9 to reserve a table at the event. 

If you'd like to volunteer to assist in the running of the event, sign up here.

It's never too late to join the PTO!
Join and Donate Today!
Notes from the Nurse

See all current updates from Nurse Mendez here

Important travel information regarding measles

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.

District News
Community News
Summit Public Library- Pajama Party With Yosi

Monday, April 7 from 7-8:30 pm.  Grades K-5.  See flyer for more information.

Reeves Reed Arboretum- Youth Climate Leaders Program

Create and develop your own climate project.  Ages 10-13.  Tuesdays from 4-5 pm.  See flyer for more information.

Summit Recreation Programs

See flyer for information about Spring Programs.

See flyer for information about Summer Programs. 

Summer Basketball Camp

See information here regarding summer basketball camp opportunities.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Wednesday, April 9
K-Only - Single Session - Conferences
Thursday, April 10
K-Only - Single Session - Conferences
Friday, April 11
K-Only - Single Session - Conferences
Monday, April 14
Spring Break/Good Friday - Schools Closed
Tuesday, April 15
Spring Break/Good Friday - Schools Closed
Wednesday, April 16
Spring Break/Good Friday - Schools Closed
Thursday, April 17
Spring Break/Good Friday - Schools Closed
Friday, April 18
BOE Closed - Good Friday
Spring Break/Good Friday - Schools Closed
Thursday, April 24
6:30p Board of Education Meeting - LCJSMS Auditorium
Monday, April 28
NJSLA - ELA - Grades 6-8
Tuesday, April 29
NJSLA - ELA - Grades 6-8
Thursday, May 1
NJSLA - Science - Grade 8
Friday, May 2
NJSLA - Science - Grade 8
Monday, May 5
NJSLA - Math - Grades 6-8
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