Principal September Newsletter

Superintendent Welcome Letter 

September Lunch Menu (English/Spanish)

Pomptonian Welcome (English/Spanish)

Payschools Information

All are welcome to attend the first PTO meeting of the 25/26 school year.  Hear about the PTO's plans for this school year, get updates from Principal Healy and learn more about getting involved. 

Meeting will take place on Thursday 9/25 in the Jefferson Library at 7 pm. 

Babysitting will be provided in the gym.

We need parent volunteers to facilitate games at recess on Thursday 9/25.

Play kickball, soccer, pickleball with the kids or help run the obstacle course....whatever you'd prefer! Pick either a 1 hour slot or stay for the full 2 hours. We'd love to have you for however long you can stay! 

First Session:

• 1st and 2nd Grade: 11:30-12
• 3rd Grade: 12-12:30

Second Session:

• 4th Grade: 1-1:30
• 5th Grade: 12:30-1

Both Sessions:
11:30-1:30

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.  

To sign up click here.  Lessons can be accessed by joining our google classroom.

Click Here for This Month's Notes from the Nurse

Beatriz Mendez, MS, RN, CSN-NJ

School Nurse

Tel.  908-273-3807 Ext.6351

Fax. 908-918-2116

bmendez@summit.k12.nj.us

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.

Please join us for an afternoon of fun on October 11th from 11am - 3pm for the Jefferson Fall Festival!!

Did you know it takes almost 100 people to run our Fall Festival!?!?  WE NEED YOU!

This community wide event is our biggest fundraiser and a family fun event. To make the Fall Festival a success, we NEED your help! If you would like to volunteer for the Fall Festival and/or donate baked goods,  please use the button below to sign up.

Tickets for fall festival will be sold for HALF PRICE on the black top after school on Thursday 9/18 and Thursday 9/25.  Can't make the sale?  Use the form below to pre-order.  All forms must be submitted with payment to school by 9/26 in order to receive half off.  

Half Price Tickets (English)

Half Price Tickets (Spanish)

Musical Cake supplies distribution will be on Friday 9/26 after school on the blacktop. It will include everything you need to bake two small cakes for the Fall Festival Musical Cakes station including mix, frosting and cake tins.

Bake your cake mix and drop them off by the Front Office on Friday, October 10th or at the Fall Festival on Saturday, October 11th before 10:00am. Be sure to label your cakes - MUSICAL CAKES! 

Musical Cake Sign Up Forms (English and Spanish)

Jefferson’s famous International Cafe is looking for chefs to supply multicultural food to be sold during the Fall Festival. We would love a variety of food from ALL cultures.

The PTO will provide 1 foil tray for you.

Trays can be picked up after school on the blacktop on Friday 9/26.

Please bring your cooked food to the cafeteria on October 11th by 10:45am.

Food should be warm and ready to serve

International Café Sign Up Forms (English and Spanish)

Help support the sweetest part of the fall festival, the bake sale!  We need donations of individually wrapped, nut-free baked goods.  See flyer for more information.  Sign up to bake here!

Did you know the Summit Educational Foundation (SEF) turns 40 next year? For four decades, SEF has invested over $11.7 million, impacting every school and every student in Summit. Please see our welcome back letter and help us make the next 40 years just as impactful—donate at www.sefnj.org.

🦊 Is your child interested in joining Cub Scouts?

Registration is now open for Pack 301, a joint pack for girls and boys from First through Fifth grades at Brayton, Lincoln Hubbard, Jefferson, and Washington elementary schools.

Cub Scouts helps children build confidence, leadership, and life skills through fun, hands-on activities and outdoor adventures. It encourages teamwork, community service, and character development in a supportive environment.

👉 To learn more, contact the Pack 301 leaders: https://forms.gle/za8DvobPk2aTaGuX6

See flyer for more information 

Sign your child up for fun Vacation Days at the JCC!  Dates are available for many days that Summit Public Schools are closed.

Registration is open...reserve your spots today!

See flyer for more information.

This four-week course focuses on character development, child safety and basic self defense. Sessions are held at Martial Arts For Life located at:

1260 Springfield Ave. (ACME Shopping Center) New Providence

Twice each week, students learn a variety of skills including goal setting and perseverance that will develop their confidence and bring out their very best at home, at school and in all areas of their lives.  

Session is $75 for 4 weeks and ALL proceeds go towards the Jefferson School PTO.  Click here for more information. 

GRACE needs your reusable bags!  Place reusable bags in the bin in the vestibule through September.  See flyer for more information.

Come to Christ Church in Summit to have household goods (exp. electronics, textiles, bikes, and more) repaired!  See flyer for more information.