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Family Fun at PTO Carnivals
PTOs (Parent Teacher Organization) at both Franklin Elementary and Jefferson Elementary held their annual carnivals on April 21, 2017. Students and their families had a variety of activities to choose...
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475 STEM Fair Highlighted Student Talent
Last week, schools from around the district pooled their collective knowledge of science, technology, engineering, and math for the district-wide STEM Fair. Though there were many great projects,...
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What Time Is It?
Summertime! It’s your vacation and party time. That’s right, say it loud! Summertime! School’s out so feel free to scream and shout. Finally summer’s here. The end of the year was full of celebrations,...
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Jefferson Jaguars are PRIMED for Learning
The following article was provided by Ana Anderson, 5th grade teacher at Jefferson Elementary Thursday, August 31st was an exciting day at Jefferson Elementary. First thing, my 5th grade class walked...
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“Families Matter” at Jefferson
“Families Matter” was the theme for our first parent night of the year. As a staff, we decided to focus on getting to know our students and their parents. The students helped lead their mother and...
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USD 475 Code-A-Thon
During the week of Dec. 4-10 students across USD 475 have been celebrating computer science education week by participating in the worldwide event called “Hour of Code.” Hour of code is intended to be...
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PTO Hosts Family Game Night at Jefferson
The Jefferson Elementary PTO held a Family Game Night last week on Friday, January 19, 2018. Students and families had a great time with their peers and teachers. There were a variety of games...
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Jefferson Elementary Multicultural Fair
One of the best parts of being a school district associated with the military is that students get to meet new people regularly and giving students the chance to make friends from across the globe....
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Talent to Spare
Bowling is a sport that is enjoyed by many of USD 475 students both for recreation and for athletics. Some schools use the sport for incentives or rewards while the middle schools practice it for an...
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Principal’s Book Club at Jefferson
On Friday, March 2, 2018 Jefferson Elementary held their monthly meeting of The Principal’s Book Club. Students of all grade levels participated and had a great time sharing some of their favorite...
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Fine Arts at Jefferson Elementary
Jefferson Elementary’s after school program hosted both a choir performance as well as a play the afternoon of March 14, 2018 for the student body, staff, and parents. It was evident that the students...
View ArticleNew Principal Announced at Morris Hill
JUNCTION CITY, KAN. – Geary County Schools USD 475 announced this week that Principal Melanie Laster, currently of Jefferson Elementary, will become the new principal at Morris Hill Elementary School...
View ArticleKindergarten Round Up Dates
If you have a child that will be five years old on or before August 31, 2018, you will want to attend one of Geary County Schools USD 475 Kindergarten Round Ups. Parents will have the opportunity to:...
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Jefferson Kinder P.E. Music Program
Jefferson Elementary Kindergarten students out on a wonderful P.E. Music program last week on Thursday, May 10, 2018. Great job Jaguars! .flickr-img-responsive { width:100% !important; height:auto...
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Incoming parents of kindergarten students will be asked to take two surveys this August as part of their child’s enrollment process. The surveys, ASQ:3 and ASQ:SE-2, are used to collect valuable...
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Welcome Kindergartner’s!
On Thursday, August 16th, 2018, Kindergarten students were welcomed to USD 475 with enthusiasm and excitement for their future with the district. The first day of Kindergarten is always full of new...
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Jefferson Jaguars are PRIMED for Learning!
On August 30, 2018 Jefferson Elementary held their first PRIME assembly with students and staff. Students were encouraged and reminded of the school’s standards for learning and creating a positive...
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2018 Freedom Walks
Each year, USD 475 schools participate in Freedom Walks and encourage students, staff, and families to wear Red, White, and Blue to show their patriotism and national pride. Freedom Walks are held...
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The Importance of Parent Involvement
Parents play a crucial role in a child’s education. While teachers are there to help students learn and succeed, parents set the groundwork for their student’s academic success. Creating an environment...
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Native American Walking Museum- Jefferson Elementary
This article was written by Karen Bender, a Second Grade Teacher at Jefferson Elementary During Native American Heritage month, all second graders at Jefferson Elementary celebrated with partner...
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