Weekly Tiger Beat

Week 32: May 6, 2022

IMPORTANT DATES & UPCOMING EVENTS

May 2-6 - Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
TODAY, May 6 - 5th Grade Photo Montage Orders Due
May 10 - Last day for Field Day T-shirt Orders
May 10 - *Last PTA Meeting of the year* (In-person at HB Jones, 7:30 p.m.)
May 16 - Kindergarten EOY Class Picnic (10:00-11:30 a.m.)
May 16 - Last day of Running Club
May 18 - Kane County Cougars Game, Whole School Field Trip
May 19 - 5th Grade Middle School Visit
May 20 - 4th Grade Field Trip, Morton Arboretum
May 20 - 5th Grade EOY Class Picnic (12:00-3:00 p.m.)
May 23 - 3rd Grade EOY Class Picnic (11:30-1:30 p.m.)
May 23 - 1st Grade EOY Class Picnic (1:45-2:45 p.m.)
May 23 - 5th Grade Patrol Party (Enchanted Castle, 3:30-6 p.m.)
May 24 - 2nd Grade EOY Class Picnic (1:45-2:45 p.m.)
May 25 - 4th Grade EOY Class Picnic (12:00-2:00 p.m.)
May 26 - Field Day
May 27 - Official Last Day of School for D205 Students (8:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m.)

PTA NEWS & EVENTS

Field Day is May 26th! Order your T-shirts today here! (Due Tuesday, May 10): Field day is fast approaching. Don't miss the chance to get the much-loved shirts. The order window must close on May 10th at 10:00 PM. Also, back again this year is the "Peace Out 5th Grade" shirt! Make sure to enter your child's teacher and student's full name in the order details and choose Yes or No if you would like the special 5th grade shirt. Orders will be delivered to your child's classroom.

Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week: The Jefferson PTA Hospitality Committee is still in need of additional Starbucks gift cards for Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week! If you are interested in donating, please click here. Thank you to all of the Jefferson parents who have contributed food, beverages, and gift cards thus far!

Last PTA Meeting of the year and HB Jones Social! The final PTA meeting of the school year will be this Tuesday, May 10th at 7:30 pm, both virtual (Zoom information below) and in-person in the MPR. Board elections will be taking place at this final meeting and the Special Education team will be presenting.

Immediately following the meeting, please join us for cocktails and socializing at HB Jones!

Zoom meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83667710715...

Meeting ID: 836 6771 0715

Passcode: 451751

5th Grade Photo Montage (Orders due TODAY, Friday, May 6): TODAY, Friday, May 6th, is the last day for 5th grade families to order their keepsake photo montage including every 5th grader. Click here to be taken to the MemberHub site to order. Prints will be delivered to the Jefferson office the week of May 16th.

5th Grade Patrol Party (Monday, May 23): Jefferson 5th grade Patrol will have their end of the year party on Monday, May 23rd, 3:30-6 p.m. at Enchanted Castle. More information and permission slips will be coming home soon.

Family Swim at Smalley Pool! (Sunday, July 10th): Join us on Sunday, July 10th from 6:30-8:30 pm for a private pool party at Smalley Pool! Light refreshments will be provided. The cost is $30 per family of four. Additional children are $5 each. At least one adult must attend with each family group. Please contact Erica Philippi (eapple11@yahoo.com) with questions and to secure your spot!

2022-2023 School Supplies It's that time of year again to start thinking about next year's school supplies! Click here to order your Jefferson school supplies kit from 1st Day School Supplies. If you have any questions, please contact Cynthia Mares (cynthiamares9@gmail.com) or Nancy Goodner (nlgoodner@gmail.com)

Future Bryan Demons: The online school supply website, 1st Day School Supplies, is open through July 1st. Click here to order your Bryan Middle School school supplies kit for next year!
New PE Uniforms for all Middle Schools: Starting next fall, all three middle schools will be using a new PE uniform vendor-the D205 Beck’s Bookstore. Click here to see the new design and order today. Orders will start shipping after May 1.

Jefferson Running Club: JRC runs every Monday and Wednesday during recess through Monday, May 16 (weather permitting). Please remind your students to put their running necklaces in a safe spot (backpack, locker, cubby) so they are easily accessible each week.

Please help to keep JRC safe and successful by volunteering using this link. Come help cheer on our runners and keep them on course. Grandparents, aunts, and uncles are all welcome—the more the merrier! Don't let full slots deter you from coming out, we can always use extra help on the course. As you know, spring brings lots of soggy days. We will email volunteers if we are unable to run, so please remember even if it's not actively raining, we may have to cancel due to muddy conditions. When we can, we will run the kids on our alternate course but we have to have enough volunteers to do it safely. We need 13 volunteers for each session for either course. Click here to sign up to volunteer.

The first session is Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade (10:55 am -12:35 pm)
The second session is 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, and 5th Grade (12:25 pm -1:35 pm)

If you have any questions regarding Running Club please contact: Patty Gorski (pdgorski@gmail.com) or Maggie Schweitzer (mschweitzer312@gmail.com)

PTA Bylaws Review: It is time for the bi-annual Bylaws review of the Jefferson PTA. This review is required by the Illinois PTA to take place every two years. Please note the only changes to the bylaws pertaining to the structure of the board to allow for the option of a co-presidency and the removal of any reference to the "PTSA." Please review these bylaws and provide feedback to the bylaws committee of Cathy Dykes, Valerie King, and Meghan Hood prior to the next PTA meeting on May 10th.

PTA Social Media Don't forget to follow your Jefferson PTA on Instagram (@JeffersonPTAd205) and on Facebook ("Families of Jefferson 205" group) to keep up to date on all of the latest PTA happenings!

SCHOOL & DISTRICT EVENTS

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2-6: This week is Teacher Appreciation Week and we are celebrating!! Is there a teacher that you or your child would like to send a note to say thank you for all you do? Click HERE to send a personalized virtual thank you card and help us celebrate the amazing teachers in District 205! We want to send 1,000 notes of gratitude this week!

York & D205 Clothing Drive Please view the Elmhurst Clothing Center D205 Clothing Drive Flyer for more information.

D205 Band Festival (Monday, May 16): All 4th/5th Grade Band Students will be attending the D205 Band Festival rehearsal at York on Monday, May 16th from 1:30-2:15 p.m. Transportation for students will be provided. Additional details, including field trip rosters and timelines, will be sent. The D205 Band Festival will be a free concert at 7:00 p.m. at York. Doors open at 6:15 p.m.

Donate Unused or New School Supplies to WE POP UP: We Pop Up, a local organization that assists D205 families in need is collecting new school supplies that will be distributed prior to the start of the next school year. If you have new school supplies that your child didn’t use this year or you would like to donate new supplies, please place them in the bins located at the Jefferson front office entryway. If you would like to purchase new supplies to donate and to make your shopping a little easier, we are suggesting the following items per grade level:

PreK-2 : crayons, markers, glue sticks, colored pencils, single subject notebooks, folders

Grades 3-5: scissors, pencils, erasers, tape, rulers, composition books, pencil boxes

Grades 6-8: zip binders and 1-inch binders, pens, nylon pencil cases, post it notes, loose leaf paper, dry erase markers

Grades 9-12: notebooks (3 and 5 subject/section), graphing paper, highlighters, sketch books, index cards

We will be collecting at school through the end of the year. You may also drop off supplies at 560 S. Sunnyside or 954 Fern through the end of June. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS FOR NEW SUPPLIES ONLY. Thank you for helping to support We Pop Up!

D205 Chain of Command: District 205 has launched a Chain of Command document that outlines who to contact when parents seek help or have a question or concern. This establishes clear expectations and communications at every level. The District hopes the document helps parents obtain answers quickly from the correct source when questions arise.

2022 PTA BOARD MEMBERS

President: Meghan Hood
VP of Membership: Gina Lascody
VP of Communications: Valerie King
VP of Events: Colleen Kay
VP of Programs: Cynthia Mares
VP of Fundraising: Cathy Dykes / Erica Philippi
Recording Secretary: Sara Roberts
Treasurer: Kara Johnson

Week 31: April 28, 2022

IMPORTANT DATES & UPCOMING EVENTS

May 2-6 - Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
May 2 - 3rd Grade Field Trip
May 4 - Kie and Kate Shop + Earn
May 16 - Kindergarten EOY Class Picnic (10:00-11:30 a.m.)
May 18 - Kane County Cougars Game, Whole School Field Trip
May 19 - 5th Grade Middle School Visit
May 20 - 4th Grade Field Trip, Morton Arboretum
May 20 - 5th Grade EOY Class Picnic (12:00-3:00 p.m.)
May 23 - 3rd Grade EOY Class Picnic (11:30-1:30 p.m.)
May 23 - 1st Grade EOY Class Picnic (1:45-2:45 p.m.)
May 23 - 5th Grade Patrol Party at Enchanted Castle (3:30-6 p.m.)
May 24 - 2nd Grade EOY Class Picnic (1:45-2:45 p.m.)
May 25 - 4th Grade EOY Class Picnic (12:00-2:00 p.m.)
May 26 - Field Day
May 27 - Arts Fest
May 27 - Official Last Day of School for D205 Students (8:15-1:15 p.m.)

PTA NEWS & EVENTS

PTA Bylaws Review: It is time for the bi-annual Bylaws review of the Jefferson PTA. This review is required by the Illinois PTA to take place every two years. Please note the only changes to the bylaws pertaining to the structure of the board to allow for the option of a co-presidency and the removal of any reference to the "PTSA." Please review these bylaws and provide feedback to the bylaws committee of Cathy Dykes, Valerie King, and Meghan Hood prior to the next PTA meeting on May 17th.

2022-2023 School Supplies It's that time of year again to start thinking about next year's school supplies! Click here to order your Jefferson school supplies kit from 1st Day School Supplies. If you have any questions, please contact Cynthia Mares (cynthiamares9@gmail.com) or Nancy Goodner (nlgoodner@gmail.com)

Future Bryan Demons The online school supply website, 1st Day School Supplies, is open through July 1st. Click here to order your Bryan Middle School school supplies kit for next year!
New PE Uniforms for all Middle Schools Starting next fall, all three middle schools will be using a new PE uniform vendor-the D205 Beck’s Bookstore. Click here to see the new design and order today. Orders will start shipping after May 1.

Jefferson Running Club JRC runs every Monday and Wednesday during recess through Monday, May 16 (weather permitting). Please remind your students to put their running necklaces in a safe spot (backpack, locker, cubby) so they are easily accessible each week.

Please help to keep JRC safe and successful by volunteering using this link. Come help cheer on our runners and keep them on course. Grandparents, aunts, and uncles are all welcome—the more the merrier! Don't let full slots deter you from coming out, we can always use extra help on the course. As you know, spring brings lots of soggy days. We will email volunteers if we are unable to run, so please remember even if it's not actively raining, we may have to cancel due to muddy conditions. When we can, we will run the kids on our alternate course but we have to have enough volunteers to do it safely. We need 13 volunteers for each session for either course. Click here to sign up to volunteer.

The first session is Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade (10:55 am -12:35 pm)
The second session is 3rd Grade, 4th Grade and 5th Grade (12:25 pm -1:35 pm)

If you have any questions regarding Running Club please contact: Patty Gorski (pdgorski@gmail.com) or Maggie Schweitzer (mschweitzer312@gmail.com)

Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week The Jefferson PTA Hospitality Committee is hosting Teacher & Staff Appreciation week 5/2-5/6. The week will be filled with treats and tokens of appreciation. Click here to donate.

Kie and Kate Shop & Earn (Wednesday, May 4): Join us at Kie and Kate on May 4th from 4-8:00 p.m. for our final Shop & Earn of the year! This is the perfect opportunity to complete your Mother's Day and Teacher Appreciation Week shopping. And while you're at it, treat yourself to a little spring pick me up as well! You will receive 10% off your purchase and 10% of your total will be returned to the PTA!

5th Grade Photo Montage (Orders due Friday, May 6): Every Fifth Grade Student had a photo taken at school and these photos were edited to create a very special photo keepsake. Every student in the 5th grade is in one photo, along with their signature! This keepsake photo montage was sold at the Jefferson Carnival and is still available to purchase for a limited time. Ask your child about the process -- they all had a really good time with it and will have fun trying to find themselves! Here's what is included:

1- 16x24 color photo mounted on styrene. Sturdy enough to hang on the wall as is, or suitable for framing!
A truly unique keepsake of the entire class! This would make a great gift as you send your student to middle school.

Click here to be taken to the MemberHub site to order. All orders must be placed by Friday, May 6. Prints will be delivered to the Jefferson office the week of May 16th.

5th Grade Patrol Party (Monday, May 23): Jefferson 5th grade Patrol will have their end of the year party on Monday, May 23rd, 3:30- 6 p.m. at Enchanted Castle. More information and permission slips will be coming home soon.

PTA Social Media Don't forget to follow your Jefferson PTA on Instagram (@JeffersonPTAd205) and on Facebook ("Families of Jefferson 205" group) to keep up to date on all of the latest PTA happenings!

SCHOOL & DISTRICT EVENTS

LRC Move Volunteers The Jefferson LRC and Makerspace will be getting ready soon for the upcoming construction of their new home. Volunteers are needed to help box up books in the months of April and May. If you can give any time for this temporary project, Ms. Howe would greatly appreciate it! Here are the days and times that she needs people to help out:

Friday, April 29th (8:30 - 11:30 then 1:00 - 3:00) to help box books
Monday, May 2nd (the entire day!) to help box books
Friday, May 6th (8:30 - 11:30 then 1:00 - 3:00) to help box books
Monday, May 9th (10:30 - 3:00) to help box books
Friday, May 13th (8:30 - 11:30 then 1:00 - 3:00) to help box books
Monday, May 16th (the entire day!) to help box books
Friday, May 20th (8:30 - 11:30 then 1:00 - 3:00) to help box books

Please contact Jill Burns (jillburns5@gmail.com) with the day(s) and time(s) you are able to help out. Thank you for helping get the LRC prepped for the big move!

D205 K-8 Visual Art Exhibit The Elmhurst Art Museum is hosting an exhibit of select student artwork from D205 elementary and middle schools. All are invited to a free artist’s reception on Friday, April 29 from 4:00-6:30 p.m. at the Museum. This exhibit will be part of the 25th Annual Art in Wilder Park which will be occurring on Saturday, April 30, and Sunday, May 1, and will be on display all weekend.

York & D205 Clothing Drive Please view the Elmhurst Clothing Center D205 Clothing Drive Flyer for more information.

D205 Band Festival (Monday, May 16): All 4th/5th Grade Band Students will be attending the D205 Band Festival rehearsal at York on Monday, May 16th from 1:30-2:15 p.m. Transportation for students will be provided. Additional details, including field trip rosters and timelines, will be sent. The D205 Band Festival will be a free concert at 7:00 p.m. at York. Doors open at 6:15 p.m.

Donate Unused or New School Supplies to WE POP UP We Pop Up, a local organization that assists D205 families in need is collecting new school supplies that will be distributed prior to the start of next school year.

If you have new school supplies that your child didn’t use this year or you would like to donate new supplies, please place them in the bins located at the Jefferson front office entryway. If you would like to purchase new supplies to donate and to make your shopping a little easier, we are suggesting the following items per grade level:

PreK-2 : crayons, markers, glue sticks, colored pencils, single subject notebooks, folders

Grades 3-5: scissors, pencils, erasers, tape, rulers, composition books, pencil boxes

Grades 6-8: zip binders and 1 inch binders, pens, nylon pencil cases, post it notes, loose leaf paper, dry erase markers

Grades 9-12: notebooks (3 and 5 subject/section), graphing paper, highlighters, sketch books, index cards

We will be collecting at school through the end of the year. You may also drop off supplies at 560 S. Sunnyside or 954 Fern through the end of June. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS FOR NEW SUPPLIES ONLY. Thank you for helping to support We Pop Up!

D205 Chain of Command: District 205 has launched a Chain of Command document that outlines who to contact when parents seek help or have a question or concern. This establishes clear expectations and communications at every level. The District hopes the document helps parents obtain answers quickly from the correct source when questions arise.

2021-2022 PTA BOARD MEMBERS

President: Meghan Hood
VP of Membership: Gina Lascody
VP of Communications: Valerie King
VP of Events: Colleen Kay
VP of Programs: Cynthia Mares
VP of Fundraising: Cathy Dykes / Erica Philippi
Recording Secretary: Sara Roberts
Treasurer: Kara Johnson

Week 30: April 21, 2022

IMPORTANT DATES & UPCOMING EVENTS

April 21 - Incoming 6th Grade Parent Night at BMS (6 p.m.)
April 22 - Windy City Ninja Night (6-7:30 p.m.)
April 27 - Late Arrival (School begins at 9:45 a.m.)
May 2-6 - Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
May 4 - Kie and Kate Shop + Earn
May 18 - Kane County Cougars Game, Whole School Field Trip
May 19 - 5th Grade Middle School Visit
May 20 - 4th Grade Field Trip, Morton Arboretum
May 20 - 5th Grade EOY Class Picnic (12:00-3:00 p.m.)
May 23 - 3rd Grade EOY Class Picnic (11:30-1:30 p.m.)
May 23 - 1st Grade EOY Class Picnic (1:45-2:45 p.m.)
May 23 - 5th Grade Patrol Party at Enchanted Castle (3:30-6 p.m.)
May 24 - 2nd Grade EOY Class Picnic (1:45-2:45 p.m.)
May 25 - 4th Grade EOY Class Picnic (12:00-2:00 p.m.)
May 26 - Field Day
May 27 - Arts Fest
May 27 - Official Last Day of School for D205 Students (8:15-1:15 p.m.)

PTA NEWS & EVENTS

PTA Bylaws Review: It is time for the bi-annual Bylaws review of the Jefferson PTA. This review is required by the Illinois PTA to take place every two years. Please note the only changes to the bylaws pertaining to the structure of the board to allow for the option of a co-presidency and the removal of any reference to the "PTSA." Please review these bylaws and provide feedback to the bylaws committee of Cathy Dykes, Valerie King, and Meghan Hood prior to the next PTA meeting on May 17th.

2022-2023 School Supplies: It's that time of year again to start thinking about next year's school supplies! We are so excited to announce our partnership with 1st Day School Supplies again! If there were ever a year to order your school supplies early, this is it! No longer is purchasing a back-to-school supply kit a luxury, it is a necessity. With all the supply chain issues it is the best way to order back-to-school supplies for next year. Why not check school supply shopping off your list now! Click here to order your Jefferson school supplies kit for next year. If you have any questions, please contact Cynthia Mares (cynthiamares9@gmail.com) or Nancy Goodner (nlgoodner@gmail.com)

Future Bryan Demons - The online school supply website, 1st Day School Supplies, is open through July 1st. Click here to order your Bryan Middle School school supplies kit for next year!

Jefferson Running Club JRC is back for the spring! JRC runs every Monday and Wednesday during recess through Monday, May 16 (weather permitting). Please remind your students to put their running necklaces in a safe spot (backpack, locker, cubby) so they are easily accessible each week.

In order to make JRC safe and successful, we need volunteers! Please sign up using the link below and come help cheer on our runners and keep them on course. Grandparents, aunts, and uncles are all welcome—the more the merrier! Don't let full slots deter you from coming out, we can always use extra help on the course. As you know, spring brings lots of soggy days. We will email volunteers if we are unable to run, so please remember even if it's not actively raining, we may have to cancel due to muddy conditions. When we can, we will run the kids on our alternate course but we have to have enough volunteers to do it safely. We need 13 volunteers for each session for either course.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0544ABAE22A7F85-jrcvolunteer1

The first session is Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade (10:55 am -12:35 pm)
The second session is 3rd Grade, 4th Grade and 5th Grade (12:25 pm -1:35 pm)

If you have any questions regarding Running Club please contact: Patty Gorski (pdgorski@gmail.com) or Maggie Schweitzer (mschweitzer312@gmail.com)

Windy City Ninja Night (Friday, April 22): The Jefferson PTA would like to invite your students to come run, jump, climb and bond with other Tiger families on Friday, April 22 from 6 to 7:30 p.m! This event is free to Jefferson students and will involve open gym time as well as organized team building challenges across grade levels. The second level of Windy City Ninjas will be open to parents for socialization and viewing of all the fun. Please contact Allie Nemesi at allienemesi@gmail.com with any questions. You must RSVP to attend this event. Please RSVP here. If you have not been to Windy City Ninjas for camps or activities in the past year, please also print and bring the attached waiver.

Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week The Jefferson PTA Hospitality Committee is hosting Teacher & Staff Appreciation week 5/2-5/6. The week will be filled with treats and tokens of appreciation. Click here to donate.

Kie and Kate Shop & Earn (Wednesday, May 4): Join us at Kie and Kate on May 4th from 4-8 PM for our final Shop & Earn of the year! This is the perfect opportunity to complete your Mother's Day and Teacher Appreciation Week shopping. And while you're at it, you might as well treat yourself to a little spring pick me up as well! You will receive 10% off your purchase, and 10% of your total will be returned to the PTA!

5th Grade Photo Montage (Orders due Friday, May 6): Every Fifth Grade Student had a photo taken at school and these photos were edited to create a very special photo keepsake. Every student in the 5th grade is in one photo, along with their signature! This keepsake photo montage was sold at the Jefferson Carnival and is still available to purchase for a limited time. Ask your child about the process -- they all had a really good time with it and will have fun trying to find themselves!

What do you get?

1- 16x24 color photo mounted on styrene. Sturdy enough to hang on the wall as is, or suitable for framing!
A truly unique keepsake of the entire class! This would make a great gift as you send your student to middle school.

Click here to be taken to the MemberHub site to order. All orders must be placed by Friday, May 6. Prints will be delivered to the Jefferson office the week of May 16th.

5th Grade Patrol Party (Monday, May 23): Jefferson 5th grade Patrol will have their end of the year party on Monday, May 23rd, 3:30- 6 p.m. at Enchanted Castle. More information and permission slips will be coming home soon.

PTA Social Media: Don't forget to follow your Jefferson PTA on Instagram (@JeffersonPTAd205) and on Facebook ("Families of Jefferson 205" group) to keep up to date on all of the latest PTA happenings!

SCHOOL & DISTRICT EVENTS

LRC Move Volunteers: The Jefferson LRC and Makerspace will be getting ready soon for the upcoming construction of their new home. Volunteers are needed to help box up books in the months of April and May. If you can give any time for this temporary project, Ms. Howe would greatly appreciate it! Here are the days and times that she needs people to help out:

Friday, April 22nd (8:30 - 10:30 or 1:00 - 3:00) to help create boxes
Monday, April 25th (10:30 - 3:00) to help box books
Friday, April 29th (8:30 - 11:30 then 1:00 - 3:00) to help box books
Monday, May 2nd (the entire day!) to help box books
Friday, May 6th (8:30 - 11:30 then 1:00 - 3:00) to help box books
Monday, May 9th (10:30 - 3:00) to help box books
Friday, May 13th (8:30 - 11:30 then 1:00 - 3:00) to help box books
Monday, May 16th (the entire day!) to help box books
Friday, May 20th (8:30 - 11:30 then 1:00 - 3:00) to help box books

Please contact Jill Burns (jillburns5@gmail.com) with the day(s) and time(s) you are able to help out. Thank you for helping get the LRC prepped for the big move!

Bryan Middle School Drama presents...Annie Kids!: Join us on April 22nd at 7 pm or April 23rd at 11 am. Tickets for adults are $5 and kids will be $3 but if you bring your school ID, admission will be free. Hope to see you there!

Incoming 6th Grade Parent Night at BMS (Thursday, April 21): Bryan MS is excited to welcome the incoming 6th grade families to Bryan on Thursday, April 21st at 6:00 pm in the auditorium. During this time, parents will hear from the administrative team, 6th grade team leaders, and 6th grade counselor. Parents will have the opportunity to pop into some 6th grade classrooms in addition to purchasing a Bryan PE uniform. Welcome to the Bryan family!