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Welcome to Jefferson West Elementary School

by Pat Happer

Welcome to Jefferson West Elementary School for the 2010-2011 school year.  We are excited that you are here and are ready to meet the learning needs of each student in our school.  This will be an exciting for year for our students . . . read more

BE A HERO!

  We are looking for volunteers to help with the 2010 Book Fair. The Book Fair will take place September 21-23. Even if you are unable to help at the Book Fair, we need help prior to the fair. In the past, volunteers have . . . read more

5 Ways to Raise a Reader

5 Ways to Raise a Reader – Make reading part of your child’s life. 1.      Start a family book group. 2.      Sign up your child for an e-mail newsletter on any . . . read more

Tips for Encouraging Early Literacy

Tips for Encouraging Early Literacy Encourage your child's literacy skills — well before he/she learns to read! Reading together, playing together, and just enjoying each other's company will all go a long way toward . . . read more

Reading with Panache

Read With Panache Sharing a book with your child? Ham it up!   By Jessica Tom   Laugh, cry, scream, whisper: reading doesn't have to be a silent activity. Transform the read-aloud . . . read more

Skills All Readers Need and Use

Skills All Readers Need and Use All readers use skills when they read. The more they use these skills, the more automatic the skills become — just like learning to ride a bike. Learning to balance, steer, pedal and brake . . . read more

From the Principal

By Pat Happer

We believe our most treasured resources are the children of our community. We envision a school that: - Creates a positive learning atmosphere - Develops opportunities for student success in the twenty-first century - Nurtures . . . read more

 
 

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