MAP Testing
The final round of Measures of Academic Progress, MAP tests, will be administered in Kindergarten through sixth grade during a three-week time frame, May 5 through May 23. Although the warmer weather leads to new schedules of activities, please make sure your child continues to get a good night's sleep and takes the time for a healthy breakfast each day.
For detailed information regarding the MAP tests, please read the district MAP Announcement.

School Picnic
Jefferson School picnic is Wednesday, May 14. Preorders for hotdogs and hamburgers are due, Monday, May 5.
Students will line up for lunch following this schedule:
11:00      kindergarten
11:10      5th grade
11:15      6th grade
11:35      4th grade
11:40      3rd grade
12:10      2nd grade
12:15      1st grade
Parents can meet children for lunch in the the gym. Then you can go through the lunch line and go outside to eat. Lunch/recess period ends at 12:00 for grades 5 and 6, 12:30 for grades 3 and 4, and 1:00 for grades 1 and 2.

AR Deadlines
Accelerated Reader deadline for school, class, and student awards is 2:30 p.m., Friday, May 16.  Students can still take AR tests to meet nine-week classroom reading targets until May 23. 

PTO Fundraiser 
Paver sales end May 19.
Jefferson PTO is selling brick pavers to raise funds for new playground equipment. The pavers will be placed in front of the school bell on Jefferson’s front lawn. Cost is $50 for a 4"x8" paver or $150 for an 8"x8" paver.

Individual Order Form

Business Order Form

World Book Trial Offer
For Students, Parents and Teachers
District 709 currently subscribes to Britannica Online. From now until May 5, we have a free trial of World Book Online in order to compare these two resources.
Students, please ask your teachers for the usernames and passwords for each of these and give them a try. Let your teachers know which of these online resources you prefer.
Try the Elementary Scavenger Hunt, which will help you learn your way around World Book Online.
 

Accolades
During the school year, the district Accolades program recognizes and thanks individuals who make our district outstanding. Each month a different group is identified for recognition. Throughout May, please submit Accolades  recognizing the retirees, administrators and substitutes of District 709. Comments will appear the following month. Read April comments recognizing volunteers and parents.


PowerSchool

PTO
Next PTO meeting is at 8:00 a.m., Monday, May 19. Any Jefferson parent is welcome to attend.
PTO Welcome Packet

PTO Volunteer Needs

PTO Meeting Schedule

PTO Minutes


2007-2008 Jefferson Supply Lists

2007-2008 District Calendar

2008-2009 District Calendar

Accelerated Reader
Links
AR Parent Letter
AR Log in



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