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Dear Parents, Welcome to Jefferson Elementary School! My name is Bill Klein and I am the principal at Jefferson. This is my ninth year at the school and my sixteenth year in the Sheboygan Area School District. I graduated from UW-Platteville with a minor in math, earned a master’s degree in counselor education at UW-Madison and a degree in educational administration at Edgewood College. I also completed my doctoral degree in 2011. My teaching background has included diversified experiences ranging from a high school counselor to an elementary teacher. I have also been employed as a Talented and Gifted/At-Risk Coordinator. Prior to this administrative position, I was a high school administrator, counselor and classroom teacher for twenty years. I have also coached numerous sports and directed several extra-curricular activities. We were very fortunate to have the students involved in numerous activities during the 2012-2013 school year and we hope to continue these activities this year. In order for us to continue these activities we will need the support of every parent. Every parent is asked to join a school committee or group for the new school year. The committees include: PTO, SITE TEAM, FAMILY FUN NIGHT ACTIVITES, TITLE 1 and SAGE PROGRAMS. My major goal for the school year is to develop positive educational experiences for the students, parents and teachers of this district. If I can be of any assistance please contact me at school. If you have the time please feel free to introduce yourself and let me know your goals for the new school year. I am looking forward to working with the parents and students of this district. I hope the 2013-2014 school year provides the best educational opportunities for you and your child. Sincerely, Bill Klein, EdD Principal
N E W S L E T T E R S e p t e m b e r 2 0 1 3
The Title I Program will continue to emphasize extra help in reading, writing and math. Both programs have been doing much to help more of our students meet high levels of proficiency in reading, language arts and math.
Using funds from both our Title I and SAGE Programs, we hope to again offer academic help after school. Our homework help room has provided assistance to those students who might benefit from such help with their assignments.
Both SAGE and Title I programs have expectations for parents and guardians too. Parents again need to make sure that their children are at school every day unless they are sick. It also means that parents will become more involved in their child's learning by working closely with their child's teacher.
It is our hope that through both the SAGE and Title I programs, all children at Jefferson will be able to become academically successful this year. Please make a pledge to work with your child's teachers. Together, we can make a very positive difference in the lives of all Jefferson children. We are presently looking for three to six parents to become members of the Title 1 Parent Advisory Committee. If you are interested in becoming a member of this fantastic committee please contact me at 459-3621.
Students who walk to school will gather on the playground each morning. Parents who drive their children should drop them off on Mehrtens Avenue. Please do not park behind another automobile. Breakfast will be served at 7:45 a.m. Students who have breakfast or read before school will go to the cafeteria. After 8:05 a.m. we will stop serving breakfast. We will also offer a morning daycare service from 7:15 until 8:15. The students will check in the cafeteria and Mrs. Shaske will be supervising this program. Parents must sign a permission slip by September 1st if they want their child to participate in the program. Except on bad weather days, the cafeteria will be the only place in the building where students will be allowed. Students may go to the office to drop off lunch money or get assistance. All other students will be supervised on the playground beginning at 8:00 a.m. The lineup bell will ring at 8:15 a.m. Students are to be in their classrooms by 8:20 a.m. The only entrance into the building from 8:20-3:00 will be the front office on Heller Avenue. Please contact the school office at 459-3620 if you have any questions concerning this procedure.
Dear Parents, The Jefferson Elementary School implemented the “Positive Behavior Intervention and Support Program” school wide during the 2009-2010 school year. Schools are successful when they help children grow academically, socially, and emotionally. It is the goal of the Jefferson Elementary School to continue to create this environment. The Jefferson Elementary School received Wisconsin’s “School Merit” and School Recognition Award in 2011-2012 and 2012-2013. One of our goals for the 2013-2014 school year is to encourage positive behaviors and interactions, while discouraging problem behaviors. This social culture will lead to a safe environment where students achieve academically and build positive relationships with each other and with adults. The foundation of the approach emphasizes teaching students the behaviors we expect to see, reminding them to use those behaviors, acknowledging them when they do, and correcting them when they do not. The PBIS system has four components: a matrix of behavior expectations, lesson plans used to teach students the behavior expectations, t iger paws (an acknowledgement/reinforcement system) and discipline referral forms. During the Open House on August 30, 2011, parents will receive a letter describing the PBIS program. I hope you can join us that evening, so any questions concerning the PBIS program can be answered. However, if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact the school office at 459-3620. We are looking forward to a fantastic school year. Go Jefferson Jaguars, Mr. Klein (principal)
EXPECTATIONS HALLWAY PLAY-GROUND LUNCH BATHROOM INDOOR
RECESS SPECIAL EVENTS
SAFE Walk at all times
Use playground equipment correctly
Use indoor voices
Use toilets, sinks and
towels correctly
Stay in assigned
areas
Sit flat and in your own
space
Keep hands and feet to
self
Stay in assigned
areas
Walk Single file into the cafeteria
Keep lights on
Walk at all times
Keep hands and feet to
self
Walk Single
File as a class
Keep hands
and feet to self
RESPECTFUL Use inside voice
Follow adult
directions
Follow adult
directions
Give privacy to others
Follow adult
directions
Look and listen to program
Take turns and share equipment
Say "please
and thank you"
Use inside voices
Use inside voices
Show appropriate appreciation
RESPONSIBLE Clean Locker Area
Report problems
to adult on duty
Eat your own lunch
Flush, Wash, And Throw Away Trash
Report problems to adult on duty
Follow adult directions
Stay in
assigned locker area
Line up when
signal is given
Clean up your own
space Put items
away
Line up when
signal is given
Clean up your own
space Put items
away Show
appreciation
*This is a copy of the 2013-2014 PBIS slips
Jefferson Behavior Slips
Student’s Name__________ Grade _______ Teacher _______________________ Location ___________________________ Date _______ Time _____________
Minor Office _____Disruptive Behavior _____Major disruptive behaviors _____Inappropriate Language/Gestures _____Abusive Language/Gestures _____Physical Contact/Aggression _____Threats/Fighting _____3 tardies _____Harassment _____Defiance/Non-compliance/Disrespect _____Attendance Issues _____Property Misuse _____Building Thefts _____Throwing Objects _____Building Vandalism
_____Three Minor lying _____Possession of electronic items
Motivation _____Violation of AODA issues _____Peer Attention _____Disrespectful Behavior toward staff _____Adult Attention _____Defiant _____Obtain Items _____Weapons _____Avoid Peers _____Other _____Avoid Activity _____Unknown Motivation Involvement
_____Peers _____Staff _____Substitute Staff Member
_____None Comments: Action’s Taken: Referring Staff Member’s Signature Parent’s Notification: Date:
1-White Copy Parent 2-Yellow Copy Staff 3-Pink Copy Teacher 4-Gold Copy Counselor
Being to school on time is extremely important! Teachers will maintain daily attendance records and make periodic attendance reports. Counseling and conferences with parents or guardians shall be provided for students who are truant or absent excessively. Students will also serve a Saturday School Detention if they have excessive tardiness or absences. Your cooperation with attendance is appreciated!!
Jefferson Elementary School is in session Monday through Friday from 8:15-‐3:05 PM. On the
third Wednesday of every month, we will dismiss at 12:00. A schedule will be handed out at the beginning of the school year with all of the early release Wednesday dates on it. Please
mark these dates on your calendar!
Jefferson Elementary School 2013-2014 School Calendar (May be subject to change)
August 27 Open House 4:00-5:00 Welcome Back to School Festival 5:00-7:00 PM September 3 First Day of School 9 PTO Meeting 6:00 PM 13 Fundraiser Begins 27 Fundraiser Ends October 4 Picture Day 16 Fundraiser Delivers 25 Fall Recess – NO SCHOOL
28 Family Fun Night 6:00 – 7:00 PM November 4-15 State Testing 19 Parent Teacher Conferences/Book Fair 4:00 - 7:00 PM
21 Parent Teacher Conferences/Book Fair 4:00 - 7:00 PM 22 Parent Teacher Conferences/Book Fair 8:00 – 3:00 PM NO SCHOOL 21 Picture Retake Day 25 School-Wide Thanksgiving Meal
28-29 Thanksgiving Recess – NO SCHOOL December 4-9 Holiday Gift Shop
9 Family Fun Night 6:00 – 7:00 PM 19 Holiday Music Program
20 School Dismissed Two Hours Early – 1:05 PM 23 – Jan. 1 Winter Recess – NO SCHOOL January 2 School Reconvenes 24 Teacher Records Day – NO SCHOOL February 3 Family Fun Night 6:00 – 7:00 PM 17 Presidents’ Day – NO SCHOOL March 3 Family Fun Night 5:30 – 6:30 PM 21 School Dismissed Two Hours Early – 1:05 PM 24-28 Spring Recess – NO SCHOOL 31 School Reconvenes April 8 Parent Teacher Conferences/Book Fair 4:00 - 7:00 PM
10 Parent Teacher Conferences/Book Fair 4:00 - 7:00 PM 11 Parent Teacher Conferences/Book Fair 8:00 – 3:00 PM NO SCHOOL 14 Family Fun Night 5:30-6:30 18 Good Friday – NO SCHOOL 21 Emergency Make-Up Day – NO SCHOOL UNLESS NEEDED May 22 Science Fair-Elementastics 23 Emergency Make-Up Day – NO SCHOOL UNLESS NEEDED
26 Memorial Day Observance – NO SCHOOL June 6 Family Fun Night – Carnival 4:00 – 7:00 PM 11 Last Day of School 12 Teacher Records Day