Our first-graders learned about the Earth's layers in some fun, hands-on ways!
Thank you to Dr. Deborah Rochefort for her Colonial America presentation! Fourth-graders learned about Colonial life, textiles, and made individual clothing freshener bags.
How do you make reviewing sounds a little more engaging? By having students race to the correct sound! Mrs. Nugent recently had her kindergartners listen for the sounds they heard at the beginning, middle, and end of words, and then students raced to the letter that represented that sound.
Ms. Potts' first graders may not have trapped any leprechauns, but they sure had fun engineering towers and bridges to see whose contraption could hold the most pennies.
It was a real whodunit in Ms. Truman's fourth grade class! Student deputies entered the "crime scene" and sifted through evidence to determine which side was guilty in the case of the Boston Massacre. Keep up the good work, student deputies!
North Jefferson took time to celebrate one of its STARS today. Mrs. Kristi Sanders, Reading and Math Interventionist at North Jefferson, was Jefferson County's first recipient of the Above and Beyond Award! West Virginia Public Broadcasting's Education Director, Maggie Holley, presented Mrs. Sanders with a signature Blenko Glass apple paperweight, a monetary prize, a t-shirt, and a certificate. Teachers from around the state are nominated for this award. Mrs. Sanders was chosen because of her hard work and dedication to the students of North Jefferson. Congratulations, Mrs. Sanders! Thank you for being a STAR!
3/15/23: Our priority at North Jefferson Elementary School is safety, and we recognize that sharing accurate information with you is critical to that work. Today, Mar. 15, our staff called law enforcement officers to our school to support a student. We are grateful for their quick response and ongoing partnership. There is NO DANGER to students or staff. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to protect and support everyone in our school.
March 10, 2023: Due to the anticipated timing of inclement weather, all Jefferson County Schools and Offices will be closed today. Students will return on Tuesday, March 14, following Monday's staff development day. Thank you.
After wrapping up their unit on the Solar System, Ms. Potts' first graders put their knowledge and writing skills to the test. They used their background knowledge to construct paragraphs about Outer Space. What would you do if you went to Outer Space?
Albert Einstein said, "Play is the highest form of research." Mrs. Nugent's kindergartners combined their love of building with the knowledge they're learning about Columbus and the early settlers. These friends used gigantic magnetic tiles to build settlements. What fun way to learn through play!
What do you get when you combine marshmallows, chocolate candies, and graham crackers? If you're in Mrs. Harman's fourth grade class, you get an edible model of a sedimentary rock. What a delicious way to learn!
All of us at North Jefferson Elementary School work hard to support our students and their families. It's important to us that we know how you feel and what you need, so we invite you to take the WV Learning Environment Survey! Just visit our website at https://www.jcswv.org/njessurvey and follow the instructions. Thank you for partnering with us!
Congratulations to our own Janet Harner! Janet received West Virginia's first-ever West Virginia Executive Secretary of the Year Award, which was also named in her honor! We are all excited to see this well-deserved recognition for Janet's decades of dedicated service. You can read more about the award and the impact of Janet's career here https://www.jcswv.org/article/1026064.
North Jefferson is wrapping up another fun Read Across America Week! Students and staff enjoyed various dress up days, spent time listening to great books, and enjoyed a variety of fun activities!
North Jefferson's students enjoyed some time "Cozying Up With a Good Book." Students wore their pajamas and spent some time reading with friends from other grade levels.
Feb. 27, 2023: North Jefferson Elementary School staff contacted law enforcement this afternoon to support a student in crisis. There is NO DANGER to students or staff, and there were no injuries. We will continue letting you know whenever emergency responders or law enforcement are on our campus as part of our partnership with you to maintain safety. Thank you for your support.
How do you get a hole-in-one without leaving the classroom? Students in Ms. Truman's fourth-grade class worked in groups to code LEGOs. Their collaborative problem-solving helped them get their balls to the goals. Way to go, fourth graders!
Feb. 21, 2023: There was a student elopement. Our staff is highly trained in helping students during these situations. We quickly communicated with the student's family, who supported their safe return to school. Additionally, we followed our practice of contacting law enforcement as a precaution any time a student may be in danger. No other students were involved in the incident. We are continually grateful for the support of local law enforcement for responding to these calls and working with us to support the educational needs of the students.
Ladies and gentlemen, we present the kings and queens of North Jefferson! Kindergartners had a wonderful time when they celebrated the end of their Kings and Queens unit in CKLA with a party and a royal ball.
Second grade wrapped up their unit on Westward Expansion after learning about the Oregon Trail, the Pony Express, the invention of the steamboat, the Trail of Tears and much more.
