This is a reminder that there will be no school on Tuesday , November 11th.
Good Morning NJES Families,
Tomorrow , is Picture Day at NJES! Students will have their fall photos taken. You can return forms with payment, or order online at lifetouch.com using the Picture Day ID EVT4K3DHN. In the event that your student is unable to attend school tomorrow Fall retakes will take place on January 16h, 2026.
Thank you!
This is a reminder that the first meeting of K-Kids club is today from 3:45-4:45pm. Students who have completed and returned forms will be staying after school.
K-Kids Club is an organization for elementary students who would like to volunteer to serve their school, and community. Students in fourth and fifth grade are invited to join K-Kids and complete community service projects like gardening, organizing canned food drives, and designing cards for nursing homes. If you would like your student to join please email sherry.yost@k12.wv.us.
Do you have a child that struggles with anxiety, and does it sometimes impact their attendance in school? If so, one of the BEST ways to help ease this is to establish a solid morning and afternoon routine. Routine helps with anxiety by providing structure, predictability, and a sense of control, which reduces uncertainty and stress. Making a list of everything that needs to happen before and after school, what order to do them, and making this list visible in the home can all be really helpful in establishing and sticking to this routine and ultimately relieving anxiety!
Remember, if you have any attendance-related concerns about your child and could use some support, please reach out to addison.tucker@k12.wv.us for more information.
-Addison
Thank you!
There will be free hot dogs and drinks, a cake walk , and the book fair will be open for family night. Stop by to see Mrs. Ashworth and complete your School/Family Compact.
This is an exciting week at North Jefferson Elementary! The Book Fair is open , and the Fall Festival is Thursday from 5:00-7:00pm . This will be our largest Trunk or Treat to date! There will be free hot dogs and drinks, a cake walk , and the book fair will be open for family night. Stop by to see Mrs. Ashworth and complete your School/Family Compact.
We look forward to seeing all of our students and families in their costumes on Thursday evening!
There is a Parent Advisory Committee meeting tonight at 5:30pm at NJES.
If you would like more input on how North Jefferson can help our families, if you would like more after school programs, or events or would like to have input on ways to improve the school please attend this meeting.
If you would like to attend this meeting via zoom please email Mrs. Ashworth at jaashworth@wv.k12.us. If you are unable to attend, but would like more information about the Parent Advisory Committee please email Mrs. Ashworth.
This week we want to talk about the importance of being on time, and staying for the entire school day. Did you know that every teacher, from K-5, is teaching something until 3:30pm?
Missed instructional time from tardies and early releases adds up quickly and can result in decreased academic achievement.
By avoiding tardies and early releases, you are helping to ensure your child's school success! If you have any questions or concerns related to attendance, please reach out to addison.tucker@k12.wv.us for support!
Respectfully,
Joyce Ashworth
Principal, North Jefferson Elementary
Good morning North Jefferson Elementary Families,
North Jefferson Elementary has been named a Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) school by the West Virginia Department of Education.
This means that over the next three years, our school will get extra help to keep improving. The WVDE will work with us by giving support in planning, training teachers, and providing resources that will help students learn and grow.
Families and the community will also play an important role in this process. Working together is the best way to make sure our students succeed.
We invite you to watch a short video that explains how schools receive this label and what it means for our school.
We will hold our Annual Title I Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting on Thursday, October 16, 2025 from 5:30 - 6:30 P.M. and invite you to attend to learn more about how we are supporting students, families, and teachers as we strive to reach our fullest potentials.
Respectfully,
Joyce Ashworth
North Jefferson Elementary Principal
We are back with more attendance-related facts and tips!
Did You Know?:
If a student misses school for any reason, the student must submit an absence note to the school upon returning to school to explain the absence. An absence is considered unexcused until the note is submitted. Parent and Guardians may submit an absence note online by visiting the JCS or their school’s website and clicking on “Submit an Absence.” Families may also submit a paper absence note to the school.
How we can help: The Communities in Schools partnership at NJES offers support to families. If you are struggling with attendance related issues, please contact Addison Tucker at addison.tucker@k12.wv.us so we can work together to find a solution.
Thank you for everything you do to support your child's education!
Joyce Ashworth
North Jefferson Elementary Principal
Hello NJES families and friends,
One of our school's focuses this year is on improving school attendance. We know families work hard to make sure their child is at school, and sometimes life gets in the way. That is why we are committed to working with you to find solutions whenever possible. To support this, we'll be sharing weekly tips, facts, and resources.
This Week's Fact: Chronic Absenteeism
What it is: A child is considered "chronically absent" if they miss 10% or more of the school year. Missing just two days a month, for any reason, can put a student at risk.
Why it matters: It can negatively impact your child's learning and social development.
How we can help: The Communities in Schools partnership at NJES offers support to families. If you are struggling with attendance related issues, please contact Addison Tucker at addison.tucker@k12.wv.us so we can work together to find a solution.
Thank you for everything you do to support your child's education!
Tomorrow, September 24th from 5:30 to 6:30pm NJES is holding its first ever Homework Helpers night. The goal of this event is to support our students' learning at home. In an effort to better support families we will be handing out school supplies and backpacks. We will also be discussing i-Ready, which will be replacing Aims Web testing in our school this year. Students are welcome, and are invited to play games in the gym. We look forward to seeing all of our families!
Thank you,
Joyce Ashworth, NJES Principal
Thank you,
Joyce Ashworth, NJES Principal
Greetings NJES Families,
Just a reminder to show our appreciation for all of our wonderful staff, Traveling Tom's Coffee Truck will be here tomorrow. If you would like to purchase a coffee for a teacher or staff member, please follow this link.
https://customer.travelintomscoffee.com/#/T68X2685074
Thank you,
The Jefferson County Board of Education announces the availability of a free breakfast and lunch each day for all students, regardless of income, for the 2025-2026 school year. Under the Community Eligibility Provision, applications will not need to be completed to be eligible for the free meals.
If you have any questions, please call the child nutrition department at 304-728-9201
Jefferson County Schools is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
https://jcs.edurooms.com/engage/north-jefferson-elementary-school/newsletters/star-news-august-2025