Category: Elementary School
Schalmont Night Ski Program
The Jefferson Elementary PTO has organized a Schalmont Night at Maple Ski Ridge this winter where students in grades 2-12 can learn how to ski or snowboard. The ski program runs for six weeks on Fridays from January 5 to February 9. Parents or guardians must provide transportation and are responsible for their children; this …
Ms. Fitzpatrick’s Class Welcomes Veteran
Ms. Fitzpatrick’s 2nd grade class celebrated Veterans Day last week with a classroom visit from U.S. Air Force Airman Brian Tripp! Students asked plenty of great questions about his service and then enjoyed an activity together decorating flags. Thank you Airman Tripp for spending time with our students and for your service! More photos
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Halloween Fun in Ms. Edick’s Class
Fourth graders in Ms. Edick’s class welcomed family members into their classroom on Halloween for a special breakfast together! Students then enjoyed Halloween-themed activities like observing chemical reactions in mini-cauldrons, playing bingo, creating scratch art ornaments, and visiting the caramel apple dipping station! More photos
Snack/Extra Entree Permission Form
Jefferson Elementary and Schalmont Middle School families are asked to please fill out a Snack/Extra Entree Permission Form if you would like your child to purchase them during lunch. A Permission Form is available here. Please contact Food Services Director Maria Zarrillo at mzarrillo@schalmont.net with any questions.
Jefferson’s Birthday Snack Program
Celebrating your child’s birthdays at school can be fun for them and stress-free for you! Leave the delivery up to our School Lunch staff! Fresh Baked Pretzel Platter – $15 Rice Krispie Treats Platter – $15 Fresh Baked Cookies – $5 a dozen Sugar, Chocolate Chip and M&M’s, and Assorted Ice Cream – $15 Flavors …
Pumpkins, Math & Art in Mrs. Bennett’s Class
Mrs. Bennett’s 4th grade students enjoyed a fun hands-on learning experience that combined pumpkins, math and art! Working together in collaborative groups, students first removed the seeds from the pumpkins and then used the seeds for different math exercises “Students were tasked with counting seeds and using their total for a review of word form, …
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1st Grade Storybook Pumpkin Patch Fun
First graders had a spook-tacular time mixing Halloween fun with their love for reading at this year’s Storybook Pumpkin Patch! From Pete the Cat to Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn, students let their creativity run wild as they decorated pumpkins based on their favorite books and stories. Families also joined the festivities, visiting classrooms to see the amazing …
Students Share How to Make Pastel Ghosts
Fourth graders in Ms. Edick’s class not only learned how to make pastel ghosts for a fun Halloween-themed activity but shared their knowledge with younger schoolmates! “Students created a ghost template, used oil pastel colors, and smudged the colors with a tissue,” explained Ms. Edick. “We invited Mrs. Cole’s first graders to our classroom and …