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100 Princetown Road
Schenectady, NY 12306
Phone: 518.355.1342
Fax: 518.357.0293

Joby Gifford
Principal


Jason Thompson
Assistant Principal

 
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Photo of a student next to a therapy dog and its owner

Jamie Pink's first-graders can't wait for hump day to roll around each week. On Wednesdays, a pack of adorable dogs and their owners visit the school as part of the Tail Waggin' Tutors program, which helps students learn to read. Learn more and view a photo gallery 

School librarian earns National Board Certification: Congratulations to librarian Mary Shands on earning National Board Certification, which is considered the "gold standard" for teaching excellence. Learn more...

January newsletter now online: Read a message from the principal and learn about upcoming assessments, events, PTO news and more. Download the newsletter (PDF).

Students ensure homes are decorated for the holidays: What would Christmas be without a tree and trimmings? This is an answer several elementary classes did not want to find out. Learn more...

Fourth-graders usher in the holidays with song: Jefferson Elementary School's fourth-graders and their families had a ton of fun during a holiday concert. Learn more about the concert...

Elementary students spread holiday cheer with a sweet treat: Individuals helping our country and local community will receive a sweet treat from their friends at Jefferson Elementary School this holiday season. Learn more... 

Do you have a child set to enter kindergarten in 2012? Kindergarten registration packets will be mailed out in early January to the families of students in our census who are eligible to attend kindergarten during the 2012-2013 school year. Please contact Denise Koskey as soon as possible at 518-355-1342, ext. 5080, to make sure you are on the mailing list. Learn more...

Help Jefferson earn free equipment: Please be sure to register your Price Chopper AdvantEdge card with Jefferson Elementary School's code—16008. By doing so, you will automatically earn credit for our school every time your AdvantEdge Card is used. Visit the Price Chopper website to sign-up or re-enroll today! Cards enrolled prior to August 2010 must be re-enrolled to continue earning credit for our school during the 2011-12 school year.

More News and Information

Pay for your child's meals online! You can now pay for your child's meals from the comfort of your home using MyNutriKids.com—a secure online service that lets you pre-pay for meals online using a credit card, debit card or Paypal account. Learn more...

Resources for families displaced by flooding: Check out the new website section for news articles and links to more information following Tropical Storm Irene.

Reporting student absences: If a student is going to be absent or tardy, parents/guardians are expected to call Mrs. Glindmyer at 355-1342, ext. 5036, before 9 a.m. the morning of the absence. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

 

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