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Welcome to Jefferson Elementary
1709 Columbus St.
Ottawa, IL 61350
 RON MOIR
Phone: 815-434-0726
Fax: 815-434-7451
Ron Moir, Principal
A Message From Our Principal
Jefferson Elementary School Community Members,
Welcome to the website of Jefferson Elementary School.
Check this website throughout the school year for
important announcements and to familiarlizeyourself with
the web pages of the teachers at Jefferson Elementary School.
You may click on the teacher name located in the Information
Sidebar (above right) to access his or her web page. Have a
great school year!
Sincerely,
Ron Moir
Principal, Jefferson Elementary
Mrs. Waldron, "Thank You" for 24 wonderful years!!!!!
Mr. Clark, Mr. Moir and Mr. Sanders each volunteered
to have their heads shaved for St. Baldrick's. Central Intermediate
School and Jefferson School together raised a total of $3,986.96.
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BILL BUCZINSKY IS THE CREATOR OF A CHILD'S VOICE, A
COMPANY THAT HELPS PEOPLE OF ALL AGES DISCOVER
AND DEVELOPE THEIR POETIC POWERS. CHECK OUT THE
LINK BELOW TO SEE WHAT AMAZING WAYS HE CAN HELP
GET EVERYONE TO LOVE POETRY.
Ice cream is back at Jefferson
School once a month.
Thanks to Zack N. and the sponsor this month, Handy Foods,
all the students had the opportunity to enjoy fudge bars. THANK YOU!
 AlertNow Message System Test
ALERTNOW is the District automated phone message delivery system.
It is used to notify families of school closing due to inclement weather.
On Tuesday, December 6, 2011 we conducted a district-wide test of
AlertNow. If you did not receive a test notification message, please
contact the Jefferson School office (815-434-0726) to update
your contact information.
Donna Jackson and Beth Kimes
Everyone at Jefferson School wishes Donna a Happy
Retirement. Wow 15 years. Enjoy your extra time.
 MAY IMPORTANT DATESMay 3rd 4th grade parent lunch
May 14th Ice Cream Social, 6:30 p.m. at Jefferson
May 18th Dismissal at 11:30 a.m. Teacher Inservice
May 24th Awards Assembly 9:00 a.m.
May 25th Last day of school 8:20-9:20
May 28th Memorial Day
 Check out this great web site.
It is a fun way to spend time learning with your kids.
OUTSIDE RECESS
We go outdoors for recess if it is not raining.
Please ensure that your child dresses for the weather.
The Jefferson School Mural
IMAGINE & LEARN
Designed and painted by
Artist Vicki Crone
Jefferson Elementary School Mural
 Next Board meetings are June 19th and July 17th at Central Intermediate School @ 6:00 p.m.
 JEFFERSON STUDENT COUNCIL 2011-2012
Front row left to right: Ty L., Drew J., Camden H., Emily S., Adilyn W.,
Emma G., Ryan T., Nya C., Cameron C.Back row left to right: Mrs. Sheppard,
Ethan L., Jacob S., Olivia D., Grace M., Eric M., Olivia M., Sara G., Zach N.,
Ethan F., Faith K.. not in the picture Madison H..
A Note from Student Council
Jefferson families, thank you so much for your generous
support with our fundraiser for Pet Project.
We collected 5 boxes of donated goods
to give to Pet Project along with a check for $100.00!
Our last fundraiser for the school year
will run the week of May 14-18.
The money we raise will go to help children
at St. Judeβs Hospital in Memphis, Tn.
Students can pay $1.00 per day to dress up.
The schedule for that week is as follows:
 Monday- Sports day Tuesday- Twin day Wednesday- Wacky day Thursday- Hat day Friday- Fancy day
Important Public Health Announcement
Regarding Norovirus: The Illinois Department of
Public Health (IDPH) has noted a marked increase in
the number of reported outbreaks of Norovirus in schools
and daycare facilities this fall. The Norovirus is a very
contagious acute gastrointestinal virus characterized by
diarrhea, vomiting and stomach pain. IDPH has released
guidance concerning limiting the spread of the virus and
exclusion recommendations for children and staff in schools
and daycare facilities. The guidance is posted on the Illinois
State Board of Education's website and can be accessed
The Ottawa Elementary School Districtβ Planned Improvement
is located on our District Improvement Plan as well as on each
to review the district/schools Improvement plans. If you would
like to obtain a copy of the any of the school or district plans,
please contact the individual school or the district office.
Sincerely,
Mr. Cleve Threadgill
Superintendent
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