Jefferson Elementary School

May-June Distance Learning Calendar

This school calendar for May and June outlines basic dates and information, as are currently known. We will update the calendar with more information as additional decisions are made.
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Photo of two Jefferson students with laptops at home during distance learning

JES Distance Learning Site

Parents and students, please use this site for quick access to morning announcements, plans from your teachers, and much more.
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Photo of elementary students participating in Odyssey of the Mind tournament in March.

Five Westfield student teams demonstrated creativity, ingenuity, and presentation skills in specific problem-solving categories at the Gateway Regional Odyssey of the Mind Tournament on March 7 in Sayreville, with three teams placing first, second, and third in various categories.
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ALL WPS SCHOOLS CLOSED, BEGINNING MONDAY, MARCH 16 THROUGH THE END OF THE 2019-2020 ACADEMIC YEAR.

Beginning Monday, March 16, all Westfield Public Schools will be closed THROUGH THE END OF THE 2019-2020 ACADEMIC YEAR, due to COVID-19 (coronavirus) concerns. Please check your email for communications from Dr. Dolan. Information also is posted on the district website under "Coronavirus Information." Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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Educator Jeanine Gottko is this year’s Philhower Award recipient, in recognition of her years as an exceptional elementary school teacher and master technology teacher.

Philhower Fellow

Jeanine Gottko, who taught first and fifth grade at Franklin Elementary School in Westfield before working with both students and teachers in the district as a master technology teacher, is the 2020 recipient of the Rotary Club of Westfield’s Philhower Fellowship in recognition of outstanding teaching at the elementary school level.
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Screenshot of a virtual game of Trivial Pursuit by Roosevelt Intermediate School students and staff.

Tips for Improving Video Conferencing Performance

Our Technology Department has compiled some helpful tips to improve student and staff video conferencing performance for Webex and Google. Click the headline above to read more.
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Happy Birthday to:

Micael B. in 2-B!

Happy Birthday from all of us at Jefferson School!
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Photo of Jefferson parents and a student with truck of food donations.

Hunger Relief - How You Can Help

Many of our PTOs and families have joined others in the Westfield community in supporting hunger relief efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Click the headline above to find out how you can help.
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Coronavirus Information

The Westfield Public School District is committed to providing updates and guidance regarding Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), including recommendations from local, state, and national public health organizations. Please click on the heading above for important updates and resources on this evolving situation.
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Photo of Jefferson student surrounded by stuffed animals.

A Virtual Stuffed Animal Day

Nothing like a favorite stuffed animal to keep up your spirits! Enjoy this photo album of Jefferson students displaying some of their cuddly friends.
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