January 28, 2017

Principal Ponderings:

If you have not completed this please do so and forward to me by the end of Monday's PLC...



I wanted to take a moment to thank you all for the thoughtful work on the SMART Goals before winter break.  It was clearly evident that when we drill down and concentrate on a skill we see great growth.  With that being said, please take the next couple of weeks to create another short SMART goal cycle that is grounded in data and share the goal, targeted group of students and outcome date with me by the end of PLC on the 29th.  We will once again be sharing out comes of our goals in at the March 7th Staff Meeting.  Please complete the SMART Goal Worksheet attached and place a copy in my box.  Please copy the form prior to completing or printing; to access the form CLICK HERE. Please forward the forms to me and share your goal on the staff board in the staffroom on Tuesday, Jan 30.

TK-3rd Grade Team:

Please see below and complete this week:

I have heard from each of the primary teams that there are gaps in the phonics instruction in Benchmark and that we are supplementing the Benchmark instruction with SIPPS.  I have reached out to Melissa Duncan for support as we we address this issue in our second year of Benchmark implementation. 

She is able to join us on February 26, 2018 during our PLC.

 In order for her to support us please take time to complete the form attached.  Please CLICK HERE to access the form.

Our goal is to create a through line and a common understanding of phonics instruction at Thomas Jefferson.  I think it would be best for articulation if we all clearly understand what each grade level is doing to teach tier one phonics so that we can support our tier 2 and 3 kiddos through systematic RTI.  

Thank you for taking the time to complete the form as a grade level and please mark your calendars for the 22nd of February.  

If you are able to join us at our FAMILY NIGHT for SAMI'S CIRCUIT on Wednesday night...out PTC our love to see you and your families!  Please join us on Wednesday the 31st from 6:00-7:00 pm.

CARING BOOSTER

    We will be starting ourCARING PBIS Booster the week  on Feb. 1st!    We will be focusing on our life skill of the month: CARING. 

Our booster will end with a Cross-Grade level..SHARE-AND-CARE READ IN! Party from 11:-11:45 am on MARCH 2nd...On READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY! 2.

Each class will strive to earn 10 hearts that will will be adde to the stems to add to their cup of flower pot that is on the poster provided.  Marshmallows are earned by the class earning 10 caring tickets; and caringy tickets are earned by individual students.  Students will earn tickets and submit it to their classroom teacher…once the class has collected 10 then glue the heartto the poster. 

Please take the time to hand out the caring tickets to ALL students who you see are showing acts of caring responsibly for themselves, others and our school.   The goal is to have the ENTIRE school join us for the READ_IN  party.  (Details about the party will be shared closer to the date.) The CARING Tickets are in ADDITION to Starbucks.

The posters, tickets and hearts be placed in your box Wednesday after school.

ALL staff will have Caring Booster tickets to share....please strive to make this booster a positive experience by ensuring that our stars are acknowledged by ALL staff members!

If you have any questions please contact a member of the PBIS team: Dara,  Madeline Polly, Kelly, Kimber, or Kirsten

Thank you for making this PBIS Booster fun and engaging!

TJ STAFF NEWS:

Kerry was the BIG winner at the event and took home FOUR of the raffle prizes!  

Thank you all for a another great week at Thomas Jefferson!

PLEASE JOIN OUR PTC:

Please join our THOMAS JEFFERSON PTC  on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at 6:00pm.  Please join our families as we gather to celebrate wellness, family and fun and bring your family to this special event. 

PLEASE SHARE WITH YOUR FAMILIES AND FYI...

DAUGHTER DANCE

The Daughter Dance is THIS SATURDAY!

If you have not purchased your ticket to this special event, so so soon!. Ticket sales are first come first serve, so turn in your ticket requests ASAP. We will not be selling tickets at the door as this event usually sells out. We need your help to make this special night a success! Please sign up here to help: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0f44aeaf2dabf94-2018 RCSD 

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Enrollment

As a reminder, enrollment for all RCSD schools including Thomas Jefferson opened for the 2018-19 school year on January 11, 2018. As we continue to grow as a school site please reach out to neighbors about our online registration system. Registration will be online again this year. Please take time to register your current and future stars for next year.  Please seen the following 

Read Across America Spirit Week - Feb. 26-Mar. 2, 2017

Please join the Thomas Jefferson Family in celebrating Dr. Suess' birthday and the gift of literacy!

Mon. Feb. 26  –  "Fox in Socks Day!" - Crazy Sock Day -Wear your CRAZIEST socks to school!

Tues. Feb. 27 – “Cat in the Hat Day” Crazy Hat Day!  Wear your CRAZIEST hat to school!

Wed. Feb. 28 – “Whoville” Day – Crazy Hair Day! Come to school with crazy hair!

Thurs. March 1 – “I Not Going to Get Up Today" - Wear your pajamas and bring your stuffed animal day. 

Fri. March 2 –  “One Fish, Two Fish” Day – Red, White and Blue Day/TJ Spirit Day

Our 2nd Annual Literacy Night will be held on Thursday, March 1, 2017 from 6:00-7:30 and please mark your calendar for an opportunity to be a part of READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY and read in your child's classroom!  

SAVE THE DATE - Family Literacy Night - Thursday, March 1, 2018 - 6-7:30

Who: Your entire family!
What: Having fun together while embracing family literacy fun! There will be popcorn, cookies and raffle prizes!
When: Thursday, March 1 from 6pm-7:30 p,
Where: Thomas Jefferson Multipurpose Room
Cost: Free to T.J. Families