Jefferson West Elementary School

We've had quite a few people asking, so here are the times for lunches again. Please call the school if you have any questions or concerns. Kindergarten: 11:00 1st Grade: 11:25 2nd Grade: 11:40 3rd Grade: 11:55 4th Grade: 12:10

THE RESULTS ARE IN!! This assembly is scheduled to follow immediately after the “Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day”; at approximately 8:40ish. Feel free to join us for the walk at 8:15 a.m. and then in the elementary gym for the announcement of the winners! This is a HUGE deal, and we would love to celebrate with our families!

Governor Kelly has proclaimed November 14th, 2023 as Kansas "Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day." The Jefferson West Elementary students and staff will do a remembrance walk Friday, November 17th to start their day. This will consist of a short walk down Main Street and back to the school. Please send coats, hats, and gloves in case the weather turns cold. Thank you for your support in the first Kansas Ruby Bridges Walk.

Needing some ideas for Christmas? Look no further! JW Booster Club has opened up an online holiday fan gear order. Orders must be placed by December 3rd to receive them before Winter Break. Check it out: JW Booster Club – Mammoth Prints Online Shop (mammoth-prints-online-shop.myshopify.com)

Please join us for a Veterans Day Celebration this Friday morning in our school gym. Reserved seating will be available for our Veterans and their children/grandchildren. This assembly has always been a big one for us, as the students AND staff look forward to it every year! Come see what they have to say!

4th Grade Grandparent's Day will take place on November 9th. We invite all 4th-grade grandparents and grand-friends to visit their grandchildren at the elementary school at 1:30 P.M. You may start signing in at 1:15. We will not be able to dismiss your grandchild with you unless we have been given permission (per the slip sent home). We do ask that you only take the 4th grader, as the other grandchildren will get their special time on another date. We ask that you come back and join us at 7:00 P.M. for a wonderful concert that they have put on for you. If you are not able to make it, just follow the link below to stream it live. https://www.facebook.com/JeffersonWestElementary

Parents, Please see the flyer attached for information regarding the 4th Grade Music Program. If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact Mrs. Ramsey at jenny.ramsey@usd340.org. Thank you.

Thank you, Tiger Families!

LAST CALL FOR COOKIE DOUGH! Be sure to be stocked up for National Cookie Day coming up next month!! (Psst... it's December 4th) Orders are due tomorrow, Friday November 3rd. $17.00 --> 3 lbs. of dough --> 33 cookies Call your local cookie dough dealer TONIGHT!!

REMINDER: Holiday Dinner reservations are due no later than this Friday, November 3rd. (There will be no exceptions due to the food ordering process) The Holiday Dinner is scheduled for the 16th. Please call the school if you have any questions or concerns. Kindergarten: 11:00 1st Grade: 11:25 2nd Grade: 11:40 3rd Grade: 11:55 4th Grade: 12:10

PARENTS: The sun is shining! Let's do this! Normal parade route at the normal parade time. We are looking forward to seeing everybody there!!

🎃REMINDER FOR HALLOWEEN🎃: All treats that are brought to school, including Halloween treats, need to be store-bought and prepackaged. Please do not open the package to decorate the treats at home. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter and for keeping our children safe from food allergies. The students will be in class learning until 1:45 p.m. Parents can start signing in at 1:30 p.m., but will not be able to go to the classroom until 1:45. Parties will start at 2:00. In addition, we are asking that all parents leave the school building at 2:30 so we can line the students up for the parade. The parade will begin at 2:40. The parade will go down Main Street to the Post Office, turn around, and come back to the elementary school. *The parade will be canceled if it is raining or the temperature is below 45 degrees* For the safety of all the children, following the parade, all students from kindergarten through 4th will reenter the building prior to any parents coming inside. Once the students are safely in their classrooms, we will open the front door and parents may go to their child’s classroom and sign them out. In accordance with school policies, we will follow the guidelines of NO replica of weapons: firearms, knives, swords, chains, clubs, pitchforks, or anything that could be used as a weapon. No rollerblades will be allowed. No pets of any kind will be allowed. 👻

Thursday, October 26th, Officer Olson and his partner Garp will be joining us for an assembly. This assembly will include topics such as making good choices, saying "no" to drugs, and Halloween safety. We are asking that all students wear RED on Thursday in observance of Red Ribbon Week. #heedtheroar

The following students have made it to ROUND 2 of the All-State Elementary Choir Auditions!! 3rd Grade: Hazel and Ivy 4th Grade: Jace, Ryker, Aaliyah, Eli, Hudson, and Laynee Way to go, Tiger Cubs!! Keep singing your hearts out!

Forms were sent home this week. The deadline to sign up is November 3rd. Lunch times are as follows: K – 11:00 AM 1st – 11:25 AM 2nd – 11:40 AM 3rd – 11:55 AM 4th – 12:10 PM

Don't forget to claim your child's lost items today!!

Come meet the candidates!! There will be a USD340 Board of Education Candidate Forum on October 26th, 6-7:30pm in the High School Library.

Parent/Teacher Conferences will take place on October 18th - 19th. October 18th - Regular School Day / Conferences held from 3:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. October 19th - NO SCHOOL / Conferences held from Noon - 7:30 P.M. October 20th - NO SCHOOL

Time to start gearing up for Winter Read Night, Tigers! It will be here before we know it, so we are reaching out for our annual donation of frosting and sprinkles. (Please ensure that the sprinkles and frosting containers are sealed) Donations may be dropped off by the front office or sent with your student. We thank you, in advance, for all of your help in making this Winter Read Night a success!

REMINDER - Tomorrow, October 13th is a half day. The elementary will be dismissed at 11:45 A.M. Bus routes will run like normal at that time. Please have your child's transportation ready if they are a car rider. Any changes in transportation will need to notify the school by 11:00 A.M. Thank you for your cooperation! We made it through the 1st quarter; Way to go, Tigers!