Welcome to the 2017-2018 School Year

Dear Thomas Jefferson Families,

I hope you are enjoying a wonderful summer. I also hope you are relaxed, recharged and ready to start a new school year.  I was fortunate enough to celebrate my parents upcoming 50^th wedding anniversary in Costa Rica.  What a wonderful country and it was truly a trip of a lifetime filled with memories and JOY!  I am thrilled to be back at Thomas Jefferson this year and look forward to another year of RISING STAR success!  Thank you for being a part of our amazing Thomas Jefferson learning community. I welcome and value your positive energy and dedication to excellence in education, and I look forward to working with you and your children this upcoming year.

All signs point to another incredible and productive school year. Our skilled and devoted staff is already planning and preparing for your child(ren). Our enthusiastic office team is registering new families, ordering needed materials and updating student files. Our hard working and conscientious custodians have spent the entire summer thoroughly cleaning the facility. And, our much-appreciated PTC is gearing up to welcome families, provide volunteer opportunities, and offer other exciting events and programs. We are indeed a joyous and caring community with the common goals of nurturing responsible, caring students and promoting high-level learning. We are a community of learners who R.I.S.E to success!

New Staff

Each year brings positive change. This includes a few additions to our staff.  We are excited to welcome two new teachers to our Thomas Jefferson Family.

·        Jen Boyd will be joining the TJ family and will be teaching 4th grade.  We are thrilled to have her join us from the Bay area.  She comes to us with a wonderful background in ELD instruction and literacy knowledge.  We cannot wait to learn from her!

·       April Currie will also be joining our 4^th grade team...she also be teaching 4th grade!  April has been a part of our TJ family as one of our Art Docents and recently received her multiple subjects teaching credential and is ready to bring her passion for education to the students and families of Thomas Jefferson!

Meal Duty Supervisors NEEDED!

Thomas Jefferson is looking for a meal duty supervisors.  The job of Meal Duty Supervisor is done for the purpose of providing for the safety of students during lunch-time. The role of a Meal Duty Supervisor is a wonderful way to get started as an employee at Thomas Jefferson (TJ) and the Roseville City School District.  It is also and amazing opportunity to engage with the TJ community and interact with students everyday. If you are interested in this opportunity please see Mary Jo Kruezer, our amazing Administrative Secretary, for details.

Student Placement

A great deal of time, effort and thought has gone into the process of student placement for the 2017-2018 school year.

Careful consideration was given to input from staff and families as well as student learning styles. Classrooms have been balanced academically and socially. Our class lists are structured to provide equitable class sizes at each grade level.  Moving students is difficult without causing imbalances and inequities.  Thank you so much for being positive with your child and helping him or her understand that it is impossible to place all students with a preferred best friend or teacher. All of our staff works hard to make school a positive experience for all students.  Thomas Jefferson is eagerly looking forward to enriching your child’s life. Thank you for understanding that it can take a few weeks for a child to acclimate to a new grade, peer group and teacher.

Thank you to all who are helping prepare for the new school year. I eagerly look forward to greeting students and families again. It remains an honor and privilege to serve as your principal.  Please stop by and say hello. Together, I know we will make this school year one of growth and achievement for all children.

Warm Regards,

Kirsten Acke

Principal

Thomas Jefferson Elementary

Optional Supply Lists

Each grade level has created a list of OPTIONAL supply lists for the classroom community to use.  If you are interested in providing classroom supply donations please see the link below:

2017-2018 Optional Supply Lists

Kindergarten Orientation will be on Monday, August 14, 2017 at 6:00pm.
Class Lists Posted: Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at 4:00pm
TJ PTC Popsicle Social:  Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at 1:00pm 
Meet the Teacher: Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at 1:30-2:00 pm.

First Day of School: Thursday, August 17, 2017 – Gates Open at 8:35

Back to School Night:  Thursday, August 24, 2017 at 5:30-7:00 pm.
Schedule:

5:30-6:00 Grades TK-2
6:00-6:30 Grades TK-2 and Grades 3-5
6:30-7:00 Grades 3-5
7:00-7:30 5th Grade Alliance Redwoods Information Meeting



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