Holiday Staff Luncheon | 12/17

12/9/2018 2:57 pm

It is the time of the year to show our wonderful Jefferson School teachers and staff the holiday spirit with our annual Holiday Staff Luncheon. The lunch will be held in the Library on Monday, December 17th. The PTA will be providing the main courses and we are looking for volunteers to donate drinks, side dishes and desserts.

Beyond The Bell | Winter Session

12/5/2018 10:01 am

Registration for Beyond the Bell Winter 2019 classes begins at 7am on 12/5 for Jefferson and Marshall. To view the Winter Session classes and to register, read on.

Get you tickets now for the Variety Show | 12/8

12/4/2018 11:21 am

Come one, come all! Please join us for the 2018 Marshall & Jefferson School's Variety Show on Saturday, December 8th at 2 pm. It's held at the South Orange Middle School's Main Auditorium located on 70 South Ridgewood Road in South Orange. Get your tickets now!

Chorus Performance by 4th & 5th Graders at Maplewood's Dickens Village | 12/1

11/25/2018 7:38 pm

Dickens Village is a display in Maplewood town during the holiday season, and located at Ricalton Square and Maplewood Avenue. We are proud that Jefferson School 4th & 5th Grade Chorus will be performing on Saturday, December 1st. Return the Permission Slip as soon as possible. You can bring it to the auditorium or give it to your teacher. Know the lyrics and melodies as well as you possibly can. Here is a link to Mrs. Y's website with the lyrics to the songs. Read more for more information.

Movie Day! | 11/29

11/25/2018 7:30 pm

Here's something fun for our kids to do on one of the upcoming 4-hour conference days. We're showing the movie, SING on Thursday, November 29th at 2:30 pm at Jefferson School Auditorium! CLICK HERE to purchase tickets. Admission costs $5 per child and adults are free. Includes popcorn but bring your own water.

Enchanted Forest Book Fair | 11/26 to 11/30

11/24/2018 7:38 pm

Calling all Book Fairies and Literary Gnomes! Volunteers needed for this year's Enchanted Forest Book Fair! Daytime and evening shifts available. We're looking for helpers to set-up, help students make their wish lists, assist with retail, and break down when the fair ends. Click here for details and to sign up here!

Slapstick Science integrates STEM program at Jefferson

11/4/2018 10:59 am

Before the nor’easter arrived on Thursday afternoon, Slapstick Science came to Jefferson School on Thursday morning for a well-received science assembly with Ted Lawrence and his alter ego, Dr. Quenton Quork.

Board Games & Puzzles Needed | Due 11/16

10/31/2018 8:16 pm

Our classrooms are looking for both new & gently-used puzzles and board games make Indoor Recess fun and engaging!  Jefferson students immensely enjoy these contributions! 

Games will be collected at the Jefferson School Main Office, attention Mr. Hannis, until November 16th.

Box Tops for Education Contest | 12/1

10/31/2018 7:16 pm

The class that brings in the most Box Tops from now until December 1st will win extra recess time, and Jefferson School will receive 10¢ for each Box Top you collect. Clipping is easy! Find Box Tops on hundreds of products you know and love. A full list of eligible products is printed here. How do you send the Box Tops?

Thanksgiving Food Drive

10/31/2018 6:41 pm

The Junior League of the Oranges and Short Hills (JLOSH) is seeking to donate 300 complete Thanksgiving meals for local families in need who have children in the Orange Public School System. This community program is critical for families who may otherwise not have the means to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal.