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630-617-8331

Hours

Regular School Hours:

1st-5th grade: 8:25am-3:00pm
AM Kindergarten 8:25 to 11:15
PM Kindergarten 12:15 to 3:00 
(Lunch 11:15 to 12:15)

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Office Contacts

Pfanenstiel, Laura
Principal
Moore, Cynthia
Lead Secretary
Patti, MaryAnn
Health Aide mpatti@elmhurst205.org

Staff

Jefferson Jottings "Tiger News"

Nominations Sought for Exceptional Elmhurst Volunteers
Know an outstanding volunteer? The City of Elmhurst’s Commission on Youth and Senior Citizens Commission, as well as Character Counts in Elmhurst, are currently seeking nominees for the annual City of Elmhurst Character Counts Exemplary Serv... Continue
Posted by: Katherine Schroeder
Published: 1/24/12

Kindergarten and New to First Grade Enrollment
Enrollment for 2012-13 incoming kindergarteners and first grade students new to Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 will take place on Tuesday, February 14, from 9 to 11 AM and on Wednesday, February 15, from 12:30 to 3:30 PM at the school... Continue
Posted by: Katherine Schroeder
Published: 1/23/12

Happy New Year

Happy New Year To You
Happy New Year to you!
May every great new day
Bring you sweet surprises--
A happiness buffet.

Happy New Year to you,
And when the new year’s done,
May the next year be even ...more

AIMSweb Assessments

AIMSweb Assessments

AIMSweb assessments will be given January 18 th – February 6 th , in Math and Literacy for grades K-5. The literacy assessments for most students consists of three one- minute ...more

Asia's 47 Countires

Our School is Invited to Edison School to participate in :

Asia Traveling Map

ISAT Academic Performance 2011

Academic Performance

The state measures grade level accountability. This measure does not compare the same group of students each year. For that reason, I have collected the data to follow grade ...more

The Newmann Giving Tree

Thank you to all the families who participated in The Giving Tree. This heartwarming event is a “win, win” for everyone involved. Thank you to Mrs. LaSpisa and her team of helpers for organizing ...more

BRAG Night

BRAG Night: Bring Relatives’ Attention to Growth!

April 26 th Time to be announced

What is BRAG Night?

BRAG Night is an opportunity for Jefferson students as well as all the other elementary schools in ...more

Weather Related Late Start Schedule

Classes may start two hours later than usual during emergency conditions

District 205 has implemented a late start plan as an alternative to cancelling school for an entire day due to an ...more

Vacations and Homework

If your child is absent from school for vacation purposes, he/she is expected to read and review math facts every night. Your child might also practice writing skills by keeping a journal while on ...more

Staff Evaluations

As many of you are aware, the District has had an ongoing program of parent evaluation of elementary staff members. The district staff evaluation program will continue to provide parents with the ...more

Soles for Africia Shoe Drive

The York High School Key Club is sponsoring the “Soles for Africa” shoe drive this year and we are asking for your support with this endeavor. Last year through the generosity of District 205 ...more

Incoming Kindergarten & First Grade Registration

We are looking to locate potential kindergartners for the 2012-2013 school year. Eligible students must be 5 years of age on or before September 1, 2012. If you have a child who may be eligible, ...more

Health News

Winter has definitely arrived, so here are a few friendly reminders from the Health Services staff:

On most days, when the wind chill is above zero degrees, the children will be going outside for ...more

Information About Flexible Grouping

Commonly Asked Questions About Flexible Grouping

As many of you know, flexible grouping is a district initiative. All teachers in grades 1-5 will have a one hour block of time set aside daily for this ...more

Mark Your Calendars

 

Jan 24 PTA Meeting @ 7:00 PM
Jan 26 Vision & Hearing re-screening
Jan 28 Winter Carnival - 12:00-4:00 PM
Jan 31 PTA Hot Lunch - Southtown
Feb 8

Late Start - Grades 1-5 - Start Time 9:15 AM

AM Kindergarten - 9:15-11:30

PM Kindergarten - 12:45- 3:00

Feb 14 Kindergarten Registration ~ 9:00-11:00 AM
Feb 15 Kindergarten Registration ~ 12:30-3:30 PM
Feb 16 Kindergarten Registration ~ Evening 4:00-7:00 ~ Fischer & District Office only
  Dist PTA Council Summer Recreation Open House ~ Sandburg Middle School
Feb 20 No School ~ Presidents' Day
Feb 21 PTA Meeting ~ LRC @ 7:00 PM

 

Late Arrival Days in 2011-2012

The coming school year will have a change for how we schedule built-in professional development time. For many years, you may have been accustomed to a few half-days during the year. These have ...more

Easy Ways to Support Our School

Box Tops & Student Council

This year Student Council will take over collecting, counting, and bundling Box Tops. Please help Student Council reach their goals! Mrs. Harwtig & Mrs. Mulvey are ...more

Good Character Corner

Character Counts Theme of the Month

Trustworthy

Our work this month will concentrate on being responsible.

Students will have the opportunity to practice this pillar all day while in school.

Honest, ...more

Summary of Assessments

Assessments

Teachers use common classroom assessments as well as formal assessments to help them plan differentiated instruction. Here is a summary of the assessments administered to elementary ...more

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Newmann Giving Tree Assembly

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Events Calendar

District 205 News

Board Meeting Dates

1/26/12

Mission

At Jefferson School our mission is to create a learning environment where students, parents and staff work together to achieve educational excellence.

Birthday Book News

Because we no longer have birthday treats in the classrooms (too many allergies!), a good alternative is donating a birthday book to our school library. For all of the details, go to the "Birthday ...more

Parents' Response to Intervention (RtI)

Parents'Guide

Please click on the above link to view Parents' frequently asked questions on the response to Intervention (RtI)

News from the Health Office

Seasonal Influenza:

The Centers for Disease Control, CDC, encourages everyone 6 months of age and older to receive an annual influenza vaccination. Influenza activity is low right now, so it is a good ...more

Type to Learn

District 205 has provided a keyboarding curriculum for our upper grade students. This program, Type to Learn 4, will be practiced by students within the regular school day four days per week for 15 ...more