Sign Club—2:35-3:05pm

Homework Club—2:35-3:15pm (Primary Grades ONLY) — LIBRARY

Sports Challenge 2:35-3:15pm

Homework Club—2:35-3:15pm (Intermediate Grades ONLY) — LIBRARY

Sports Challenge 2:35-3:15pm

Principally Speaking

Dear Parents and Community Members,

Jefferson ES is moving forward as a professional learning community. We are currently

was developed by our building leadership team and me. We believe that Jefferson is a school of

excellence and, in partnership with you; will continue to ensure our students receive a wellrounded

educational experience that meets their needs socially, emotionally and academically.

On Oct.24th our Honor Choir made their debut under the direction of Mrs. Richart.

Their musical presentation was during our morning assembly and that afternoon they were videotaped

by Channel 16, in conjunction with the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs,

(UCCS), for the grand opening of UCCS “English Village” located in Daegu, S. Korea. Our students

not only sang for the grand opening ceremony, but will be pen pals with students living in S.

Korea beginning next month.

As you can see Jefferson is a school to watch. Our academic targeted goal for every

we’re aiming high as a team of one. As we go forth please review the data charts on page 7.

Without you we will not make the gains that our children deserve. Please encourage them to read

daily, review their math facts and demonstrate appropriate leadership skills at all times.

Thank you for your continued support and I look forward to seeing you November 8th at

our “Bring Your Parent to Lunch” day starting at 11:00 a.m.

Sincerely,

Theresa Newsom, Principal

through 7:45am.

Monday and Friday

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs

Grades K-2

Playground Grades K,/1,/2

Playground Grades 3/4/5

Grades 3/4/5

JEFFERSON JET’S NEWS

Art and Literacy Night

between art, writing, and reading. Eric Carle’s books were featured as examples of this relationship. Lisa Joseph, Library Technology Educator,

reviewed the parts of a book and had students to participate in a matching game to reinforce the learning and demonstrate a technique parents

can use to teach their child. Becky Traynor, Art teacher, then demonstrated how to make a book using materials prepared in advance with

volunteers. The triangle folding books were a huge success and the students and parents worked together to create them. They then became

their work at home with help from their parents. All students in attendance were given a prize and a Scholastic Klutz BuildaBook kit.

These kits were awarded as a grant to Jefferson from the District 11 Purchasing Department and were valued at $6.00 each for a total of

$300.00 to benefit our student’s literacy activities at home. All fifty children in attendance went home with a triangle book, a book kit, and a

prize. Parents, students and community volunteers were recognized for their participation in the activity. The smiles and evaluations attest to

the fact that fun was a major part of the evening.

196 Students participated in Jumpstart’s

Read for the Record!!

Every classroom teacher participated.

Hooray!!

Bonnie Alexander

Counselor

ATTENTION 5th GRADE PARENTS:

The 5th Grade is up and running smoothly. Please ask for your child’s planner

each day as we will be getting back to having it signed each day. We will be reviewing

basic math facts and continuing to read a minimum of 20 minutes, fives times

in October. Your child’s education will be better for it.

Changes

During the middle of October the hours for the Homework Club

changed. Primary Students (Mondays) — Intermediate Students

(Wednesdays)

This will allow the teachers to focus closer on the student’s work and

provide more individual help.

PTA NEWS

The Jefferson PTA is need of someone who would be willing to take

over the secretary duties. Contact Katrina Rucker at 634-5820 if you

are interested.

Campbell's Labels for Education: Please remember to keep your

Campbell's labels (drop box is located outside the office). Box Tops

for Education News: Please remember to clip those “box tops for

education” labels and bring them into the school. Our goal is to raise

find more ways to help with this fundraiser. Examples of box top

logos to watch for and bring in:

EXAMPLES PLEASE HELP US HELP OUR KIDS!!

In Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month—supporting safe kids, safe schools and

safe communities. All students attending District 11 are invited to participate in

the Hispanic Art Show at Tesla. The art show will showcase student art that emphasizes or is inspired by Hispanic/Latino American

Cultures. Ms. Traynor (Art Teacher) will choose one piece of art from each grade level for a total of 6 pieces to represent Jefferson

Elementary. Elementary Reception: 5:00-6:30pm on November 6. ALTERNATE snow day reception will be Monday November 13, 2007.

Participants: Kindergarten: Edgar Pena 2nd Grade: Haley Cushman 4th Grade: Jessica Hollis

1st Grade: Natasha Outlar 3rd Grade: Regan Olson 4th Grade: David Jones

Volunteers Neede d

supervision.

substitutes

WORD OF THE MONTH

Thanks

you do and you

Sports news

A huge thanks to all the parents and volunteers for making

Track and Field Day a success. There were smiles everywhere.

If you are interested in helping for the Primary Track

and Field Day in May, please let me know.

The Mile club is up and running well. Thanks for all your

participation. Without all the students, parents, and volunteers

the program would not be such a success. We will

continue to meet every Thursday as long as the weather

permits.

Sports Challenge has started Session II, which includes Cup

Stacking and Volleyball. It is never too late to start. Please

let me know if you would like your child to participate.

Intermediate grades meet on Monday after school and primary

grades meet Wednesday after school. Your child

MUST have a permission slip signed in order to participate.

A cup stacking tournament will be held on

November 17. Please watch for further information on that.

STUDENT COUNCIL

Meetings are held on Mondays 11:30-12::00

Room 15

Members are as follows:

Dominique Pacheo Regan Olson John Doyle

Atlanta McKithen Madison Casey Frank Briseno

Kevin Yu Selena Salazar

Alternates:

Priscila Frias Anjelica Edington

Brittany Wildenstein Jeremiah Coleman

— each child at Jefferson is asked to bring in (1)

canned good that will be donated to Care & Share

Sponsors: Faye McQueen and

Bonnie Alexander

District Wellness

District 11 will provide a comprehensive learning environment for developing and practicing lifelong wellness behavior. The school environment will promote

and be aligned with healthy school goals to positively influence a student’s understanding, beliefs and habits as they relate to good nutrition and regular

physical activity. Such a learning environment will teach students to use appropriate resources and tools to make informed and educated decisions about

life long healthy eating habits and beneficial physical activity. All goods and beverages available on school grounds and at school-sponsored activities that is

served by the District’s Food & Nutrition Services and through vending machines shall meet or exceed the district’s nutrition standards. A quality physical

education program is an essential component for all students to learn about and participate in physical activity. Physical activity is included in the school’s

education program from K-12.

On Saturday, November 17, the El Paso County Department of Health and Environment will be conducting an EMERGENCY EXERCISE to test operational

readiness and response in the event of a large-scale Public Health Crisis, such as a flu pandemic. NOTE: Participants must be at least 3 years of age,

children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. FREE FLU SHOTS will be offered on a 1st come 1st served basis.

MASS VACCINATION EXERCISE

November 17, 2007 9am to Noon

Come to any of the four convenient neighborhood locations in El Paso County

Harrison High School-2755 Janitell Rd., CS, CO

Fountain-Fort Carson High School—900 Jimmy Camp Rd., Fountain, CO

Sand Creek High School—7005 N. Carefree Circle, CS, CO

Lewis Palmer High School—1300 Higby Rd., Monument, CO

From the Counselor’s Corner

We began working on our bullying prevention in September

and we are well on our way. During the students’ library

time I am teaching the Second Step program to all students

grades K-5. The Second Step program is designed to help

children learn to use better ways of thinking and responding

in their everyday interactions with their peers. The program

focuses on social skills that research suggests may be pivotal

in helping children succeed socially and avoid aggression

toward their peers. We are currently in Unit I. It builds a

foundation of empathy skills – a focus on emotions. We’ll be

moving into Unit II, which is emotion management, and

teaching calming-down strategies. We’ll follow through with

Unit III which helps children master the calming-down

strategies and problem-solving steps. In teaching this series

we hope to stop the bullies before they become bullies, and

provide a safer place for all our students.

Bonnie Alexander, Counselor

COUNSELOR

CORNER

Attention Boys & Girls—Boys and Girls with Promise is

calling all young ladies and gentlemen in grades 1-5 to participate

every Thursday starting November 1 from

2:30-3:30pm in the following activities

Advisors for Girls: Theresa Newsom, Principal

Gloria Alford, Community Leader

Camille Rivera, Jefferson Staff

Advisors for Boys: Theresa Newsom, Principal

Robert Alford, Sr., Community Leader

Mark Lambuth, Community Leader

Starting in November T.J.’s Literacy Café will be open on

the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month for the remainder of

the school year. The café is in the Jefferson Media Center

and is open to families with a student who attends Jefferson

Elementary. Parents need to attend with their children.

Attendees may read, check out books, play literacy games,

use the computers for school work, and enjoy drinks and

snacks. The café will be open from 9:00AM-11:00AM. Entry

will be through the outside door labeled 8 to the right

of the main entrance. The Café is staffed with the school’s

Library Technology Educator, Lisa Joseph, who will be

available as a resource to students and their families.

Come relax, read a book, drink some java and enjoy!!

Hello Friends, Some of you may

already be aware of Rise &

Shine, a community service (free) reading tutoring program.

For the first time in years there are more open

slots...more trained tutors than students!! The following

are the benefits of this program:

Rise and Shine reading improvement program

2nd to 5th grade students reading below grade level

One hour per week of individualized reading instruction

from a trained tutor

On Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:30pm for 24 weeks

First Presbyterian Church, 219 East Bijou

For reservations and information call:

(719) 884-6128 and leave a message –your call will be

Returned!!

Free to all. $10.00 refundable book deposit when books

are returned in good condition.

ELL NEWS!

Our ELL program is going strong! We are proud of our students! The

students put on a skit for our morning assembly regarding Mexican

Independence Day in honor of the holiday in September. Thanks to our

volunteers who made sets, helped to organize the children, and read

lines: Ms. Laura Montoya and her husband; Mr. Lopez; Ms. Silvia

Tristan and Ms. Liliana Gonzalez. Classes for adults wishing to learn

English began the middle of October on Monday and Wednesdays from

3:00 pm to 5:00pm Room 1. Please call for more information (328-3045).

Thank you. —-Amy Gammell, ESL Teacher

GT Gallery News—a monthly online publication is available to cultivate relationships

within the gifted and talented community of the Pikes Peak region.

The goal of this online newsletter is to increase awareness of the various

resources that are available to meet the needs of gifted and talented

students, their families, and school staff. Contact Nikki Myers at

giftedgallery@comcast.net

Parents, teachers, and/or students who wish to nominate a student to be

considered for the Gifted and Talented services may complete a nomination

form which may be obtained in the school office.

GT Parent Information Night

On November 8, 2007 there will be a Gifted and Talented information evening

from 6:30pm to 8:00pm in the Tesla Auditorium. The presentation by

Gary Marx, D-11 Gifted and Talented Coordinator, is for parents of recently

identified gifted students and for community members who are interested in

gifted programming. The presentation will address the identification of

students in D-11 and types of services provided by the schools.

If you have further questions about the presentation please contact

Connie Trujillo at 520-2464

ELL

Noticias del Mes De Octubre,

Nuestro programa de ELL, va “viento en popa!” Estamos muy orgullosos

de nuestros estudiantes! La pequena actuacion que tuvieron en la asamblea

del mes Septiembre enseno a los demas estudiantes un poco mas hacerca

de la independencia de Mexico. Muchas gracias a nestros voluntaries!

Sras. Laura Montoya y su esposo, Silvia Tristan y Liliana Gonzalez.

Las clases para adultos empiezan esta semana, lunes y miercoles 3:00 p.m.

to 5:00 p.m. in el cuarto #1. Por favor, llamanos para informacion (328-

3045). Gracias!Sigan con nosotros!

Sinceramente: ELL (Ingles como Segundo Idioma)

Buenas noticias del departmento ESL!

Music Department News

Jefferson Choir meets Thursday mornings from 7:15 to 7:45am to

prepare a joint Christmas concert with orchestra and band to be

performed the evening of December 6th. In addition, our choir has

been asked to participate in an exciting international event. We will

be videotaped singing an original work composed for this event in the

music room with Holmes Middle School Honor Choir on Wednesday

October 24th from 2:30 to 4pm. This video will then be aired for the

grand opening of Deagu English Village in South Korea. For more

amount of effort to pull this event off by coming in to rehearse every

morning, during their lunch recess, and Thursday morning choir.

Please congratulate them for their efforts whenever you see them. If

you do not have parent conferences during that time, you’re welcome

to stop in and listen. Just be sure the door is open before coming in

as we will be taping. None of this would be possible without the

support and encouragement of the staff at Jefferson. Thank you!

Leslie Richart, Music Teacher

**Choir Members:

Jordan Martinez Breanna Skelton

Markesa Hayes Mariah Queen

Selena Salazar Anjelica Edington

Cora Lacy Caleb Swiech

Madison Casey Steven Byrd

Jasmine Phair Brendan Danforth

Cinthya Pena

Also, Jefferson students are beginning to prepare for the allschool

Christmas program to be held at Wasson High School on

the evening of December 11. More information will be headed

your way.

Library News

The All Pikes Peak Reads book for 2007 is Zorro. The recommended

books by grade level are: The Mark of Zorro by Johnston McCulley

(Grades 5-6) — Young Zorro: The Iron Brand by Diego Vega as told by

Jan Adkins (Grades 3-4); Minnie and Moo and the Musk of Zorro by

Denys Cazel (Grades 1-2)

The Jefferson Book Fair a Success

By Lisa Joseph, Library Technology Educator

The blizzard book fair was a huge success. Every student attending

the fair was given a free book from Scholastic. The proceeds purchased

additional books for the Jefferson library. Student Justin

Haddock was the winner of a drawing held by students attending

the Scholastic Book Fair. Justin and his Mother were presented

with a set of seven reference titles as a prize during one of our

morning assemblies. The set included specialized dictionaries, an

atlas, and an almanac. Book fairs encourage students to read as well

as gain revenue for the school. Many thanks to those who made

The special education team is very happy to have Maddy Mlynek and

Michele Blanchard back for another great year. We would also like

to announce our new educational assistants—Marilyn Sharpe and

Nancy Compton, as well as our new teachers (Kyle Reno) and

(Linda Graham-Speech). So far the team is off to an excellent

start—assisting with the special needs of the Jefferson students.

A new school schedule was initiated on October 15

Children will be served breakfast at 7:25am

Monday—Assembly 7:45am

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Playground 7:45am

Friday—Assembly 7:45am

EARLY ARRIVALS MUST REMAIN OUTSIDE THE BUILDING UNTIL 7:25 WHEN BREAKFAST IS SERVED —

Thank you for your cooperation!!

Last Name First Name Reason Date

Allee Katie Following Directions 10/18/2007

Carreon Osmar Helping the teacher 10/16/2007

Crum Jude Following Directions Doing his best 10/4/2007

Downey Lawrence Holding the door open 10/4/2007

Fischer Dani Working with group members 10/18/2007

Gilger Renton Following Instructions 10/3/2007

Hartson Joshua Always following directions 10/18/2007

Hayes Markesa Volunteering at the Art Literacy Night 10/16/2007

Hoffman Bree Following Instructions 10/17/2007

Hollis Jessica Volunteering at the Art Literacy Night 10/16/2007

Jones Kahlale Following Instructions 10/18/2007

Kelley Felicia Following instructions/volunteer helper 10/4/2007

Lopez Chris Accepting no for an answer politely 10/18/2007

Lopez Ricky Following Directions 10/23/2007

Martinez Jordan Working with group members 10/18/2007

McKithen Atlanta Following Instructions 10/15/2007

Miramontes Leonel Outstanding attitude in Art class 10/4/2007

Moreno Morgan Being a good helper 10/18/2007

Nolte-Wheeler LaRissa Following Directions 10/23/2007

Pacheco Chauntel Following Directions/Volunteering 10/17/2007

Partida Ana Karen Volunteering at the Art Literacy Night 10/16/2007

Partida Andrea Volunteering at the Art Literacy Night 10/16/2007

Queen Mariah Volunteering at the Art Literacy Night 10/16/2007

Russo Ashlynn Following Directions 10/23/2007

Shemayme Jon Resisting Peer Pressure/following directions 10/17/2007

Trowbridge Emily Following Instructions 10/3/2007

Trowbridge Emily Getting the teacher's attention 10/17/2007

Walbridge Dakota Volunteering at the Art Literacy Night 10/16/2007

Walbridge Dakota Following Instructions/doing his best 10/4/2007

Walbridge Erin Volunteering at the Art Literacy Night 10/16/2007

Wells J.T. Volunteering to help his classmates 10/23/2007

Zanoni Sophia Volunteering at the Art Literacy Night 10/16/2007