Fahari L. Jeffers Elementary School

Reminders for the week of September 18, 2022

Announcements: 

• Parent Teacher Conferences and Modified Days: How exciting! Parent-teacher conferences continue this week and end on Friday, September 23^rd. During this time, students throughout the district have modified days. TK dismissed at 1:15 p.m., and students in K-6 dismissed at 1:00p.m.

• Birthdays: We love celebrating birthdays at Jeffers! But, please remember that due to student allergies, parents may not distribute cupcakes or edible treats. If you’d like to distribute party bags… GREAT! But, please no candies, cakes, or treats. Items to put inside party bags are:  smelly pencils/erasers, squishies, fidgets, etc. If your kiddo is in TK or Pre-school, please avoid small toys that can be potential choking hazards. Thank you for your understanding. 

• Traffic Loop: Please remember to use the cross walk at all times to ensure student safety.

• Parking Lot: Please enter and exit the school campus using the sidewalk. The two safe ways to arrive/exit the campus are using the sidewalks on Avenida Escaya and/or Camino Prado. Please do not walk up the ramps  in the parking lot as this is a safety issue when cars are entering and exiting the school. Thank you for your understanding. 

• National Anthem: We are in need of doves who are comfortable singing in front of an audience, who can sing the National Anthem, “Star Spangled Banner”. If your kiddo loves to sing, please inform the front office, and/or email [email protected] . Thank you! 

• Storybook Character Parade: On Monday, 10/31 @8:45am, students, parents, and future doves are invited to dress up for this special school spirit day. We encourage all students to walk in the parade with the book that matches their costume. If parents do not want their student to participate, that is okay;  but, please be sure to contact your student’s teacher.  Students may not wear character costumes with weapons of violence, scary masks, or masks with blood. Parents are invited to attend during this event. Thank you!  

• Fall Break: Students are on Fall Break from 9/26-10/10. Students return on Tuesday, 10/11, which is a modified day. Parents…Thank you for being positive, kind, and appreciative of the Jeffers team. We appreciate our parents and students more than you know! Have a restful break! We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, 10/11!

Monday, September 19

• Modified Day for ALL STUDENTS- (Students in TK dismissed at 1:15 p.m., and students in K-6 dismissed at 1:00p.m.)

Tuesday, September 20

• Lockdown Safety Drill
• Modified Day for ALL STUDENTS- (Students in TK dismissed at 1:15 p.m., and students in K-6 dismissed at 1:00p.m.)
• 2:55-Soccer Shots-Field

Wednesday, September 21

• School Spirit Day-Show your DOVE pride! 
• Modified Day for ALL STUDENTS- (Students in TK dismissed at 1:15 p.m., and students in K-6 dismissed at 1:00p.m.)

Thursday, September 22

• Modified Day for ALL STUDENTS- (Students in TK dismissed at 1:15 p.m., and students in K-6 dismissed at 1:00p.m.)

Friday, September 23

• Disney Day! Wear your favorite DISNEY shirt, ears, or costume. 
• Modified Day for ALL STUDENTS- (Students in TK dismissed at 1:15 p.m., and students in K-6 dismissed at 1:00p.m.)

Looking Ahead:

• 9/26-10/7-Fall Break-No School
• Monday, 10/10-NO SCHOOL. 
• Students return on Tuesday, 10/11; which is a modified day. 
• 10/13-School Site Council
• 10/13-B-LAC-6pm-Hedenkamp 
• 10/18-DAC/DELAC
• 10/28-Blacktop Assembly 
• 10/31-Storybook Character Parade-Parents Welcome! 

Have an amazing FALL BREAK and remember…It’s Great to be a Dove!

Reminders for the week of September 4, 2022

Announcements: 

• Traffic Loop: Please pull forward in the traffic loop after school. Please do not exit your vehicle when waiting for your child as it causes the traffic loop to be congested. If you would like to exit your vehicle, please park in the parking lot. Thank you for your understanding. 

   

• Bikes and Scooters: Please walk your bike or scooter when entering and exiting the campus. We want to make sure that students are not hurt by a bike or scooter moving too quickly. 

   

• Parent Teacher Conferences and Modified Days: How exciting! Parent-teacher conferences begin on Thursday, September 15^th, and end on Friday, September 23^rd. During this time, students throughout the district have modified days. TK dismissed at 1:15 p.m., and students in K-6 dismissed at 1:00p.m.

Monday, September 5

• Labor Day-No School Today, Doves! 

Tuesday, September 6

• 8:20-English Learner Advisory Committee-Multipurpose Room
• 2:55-3:50 p.m. -Soccer Shots 

 
Wednesday, September 7

• Picture Day-Make-Ups 

   

   

  Thursday, September 8

• 3:00-School Site Council-Conference Room in Innovation Center 
• 5:00-GATE Parent Meeting for Current GATE Parents and Current 3^rd Grade Parents-Multipurpose Room 

Friday, September 9

• Modified Day for ALL STUDENTS- (Students in TK dismissed at 1:15 p.m., and students in K-6 dismissed at 1:00p.m.)

   

  Looking Ahead:

• 9/15 -First Day of Parent Conferences 
• 9/26-10/7-Fall Break-No School 

Have a great day, and remember…It’s Great to be a Dove!

Reminders for the week of August 28, 2022

Announcements: 

• Father Joe’s Donations: Congratulations to the students and families of Mrs. Hernandez’s class for donating the most school supplies to Father Joe’s  Village.  They will receive a PIZZA PARTY! We would also like to give a HUGE “thank you” to all families who donated to this amazing cause. We appreciate you more than you know! 

   

• Traffic Loop: Please pull forward in the traffic loop after school. Please do not exit your vehicle when waiting for your child as it causes the traffic loop to be congested. If you would like to exit your vehicle, please park in the parking lot. Thank you for your understanding. 

   

• Bikes and Scooters: Please walk your bike or scooter when entering and exiting the campus. We want to make sure that students are not hurt by a bike or scooter moving too quickly.

   

• Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) Classes: This week, our doves have art (painting) and sports/dance. Please make sure your kiddo packs a water bottle, and wears comfy shoes/clothes. If your child has VAPA on picture day, please  be sure to pack them a change of clothes; if you’d like.  

Monday, August 29

• VAPA for Pretzer and Cortez

Tuesday, August 30

• VAPA for Toth, Calimbahin, Ashley, and Mickelsen
• 2:55-3:50 p.m. -Soccer Shots 

   

   

  Wednesday, August 31

• VAPA for Princell, Lee, Kuzara, and Fisher 

   

   

  Thursday, September 1

• VAPA for Flores, Villa, Watkins, and Sandoval
• Picture Day-Bring your best smile, doves! Please remember to wear comfy shoes. 

   

   

  Friday, September 2

• VAPA for Pond and Hernandez 
• 8:20-Principal Coffee Chat-Topic: School Safety 

• Modified Day for ALL STUDENTS- (Students in TK dismissed at 1:15 p.m., and students in K-6 dismissed at 1:00p.m.)

   

  Looking Ahead:

• 9/5-Labor Day Observance-No School
• 9/6-8:20am-ELAC-English Learner Advisory Committee 
• 9/7-Picture Day Make-Ups 
• 9/8- SSC
• 9/15 -First Day of Parent Conferences 
• 9/26-10/7-Fall Break-No School 

Have a great day, and remember…It’s Great to be a Dove!

Dear Doves, 

Happy Friday! 

We would like to congratulate all students for their participation and hard work during this election time.  We are so proud of our students, and we appreciate their leadership. 

At this time, I would like to congratulate the following students:

President – Maverick P. 

Secretary – Raphael F. 

Vice President – Aicee P. 

Treasurer – Rylan D.

Historian – Enya L. 

Congratulations again and we look forward to working with the 2022-2023 Student Council!

Reminders for the week of August 21, 2022

Announcements: 

• Father Joe’s Donations: Interested in giving back to the community? August 26^th is the last day to donate school supplies. We need: pencils, pens, markers, highlighters, scissors, binders, and erasers, notebooks, and tape. Thank you in advance for your donations! 

Monday, August 22

Tuesday, August 23

• 2:55-3:50 p.m. -Soccer Shots 

Wednesday, August 24

Thursday, August 25

Friday, August 26

• Modified Day for ALL STUDENTS- (Students in TK dismissed at 1:15 p.m., and students in K-6 dismissed at 1:00p.m.)

   

  Looking Ahead:

• 9/1-Picture Day
• 9/2-Principal Coffee Chat Rescheduled for 9/2
• 9/5-Labor Day Observance-No School
• 9/26-10/7-Fall Break-No School 

Have a great day, and remember…It’s Great to be a Dove!

Great news!

We're organizing and preparing for our Military Kids Club!!!

Permission Slips will be available in 2 weeks, so SAVE THE DATE!

FLYER: MIlitary Kid Club-Jeffers.png

Reminders for the week of August 14, 2022

Monday, August 15

Tuesday, August 16

• 2:55-3:50 p.m. -Soccer Shots 

   

   

  Wednesday, August 17

   

   

  Thursday, August 18

• 3pm-School Site Council Board Meeting-Conference Room 

Friday, August 19

• Modified Day for ALL STUDENTS- (Students in TK dismissed at 1:15 p.m., and students in K-6 dismissed at 1:00p.m.)

   

  Looking Ahead:

   

• 8/26-Coffee and donuts with the Principal
• 9/1-Picture Day
• 9/5-Labor Day Observance-No School
• 9/26-10/7-Fall Break-No School 

Have a great day, and remember…It’s Great to be a Dove!

Drop Off and Pick Up: 

• Beginning this week, arrival procedures remain the same. We encourage parents to walk their student(s) to the blacktop and wait with them until the bell rings. Please just remember to clear a walking path once students start walking to enter the building. 

   

• At dismissal, teachers in grades 2-6 will wait with students at the cone until the bell rings @ 2:45pm. Once the bell rings, office staff and noon duties will be present to ensure students exit the campus safely. Parents must communicate with their child to ensure students know what to do and where to go after school. Thank you for being on time at dismissal, and for communicating your household dismissal expectations with your child. 

   

• Students in TK and K will continue to be dismissed from the kinder gates until a parent is present. 

   

• 1^st grade teachers will continue waiting with students at the cone.

   

• All students in grades TK-6 who are not picked up within 5 minutes of the dismissal bell will be walked to the office. 

   

   

  Traffic Loop:

   

• Please do not park in the traffic loop and exit your vehicle while you’re waiting for your student(s). If you need to exit your vehicle, please park in a parking spot.

   

• The traffic loop in front of the school is ONLY for vehicles who intend to pull forward to keep the flow of traffic running smoothly. 

   

• Again, please do NOT park and exit your vehicle as it causes the traffic loop to become congested, which is a safety issue. Thank you for adhering to the traffic guidelines to ensure traffic runs smoothly and our students are safe. 

   

  PETS: 

   

• Pets (dogs, cats, etc.,) are not allowed on campus (except for service animals). If you bring a pet to school, it should remain in your vehicle, and/or on the sidewalk near Camino Prado for student safety reasons. Thank you for your understanding.

   

  School Site Council:

   

• WE NEED YOU!!!!School Site Council is comprised of 4 elected parent/community representatives and 4elected staff representatives. The role of the SSC is to develop, approve and monitor the School Plan for Student Achievement, and the school budget. Meetings are held once a month, on Thursdays, at 3:00pm at Jeffers in the conference room. Attached, please find the nomination form! We hope that you join our SSC team! 

Thank you! 

Monday, August 1

Tuesday, August 2

5:30pm-

There will be a PTA PARENT INTEREST meeting via ZOOM. Please note that in order for us to have a PTA at Jeffers, the district is requiring that at least 15 parents show up virtually to the meeting. Please log in if you’re interested!   

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85662741923?pwd=McJlrtCugSNV7cjt-XgfryDdeXFMTG.1

Meeting ID: 856 6274 1923
Passcode: 429277

Wednesday, August 3

Thursday, August 4

Friday, August 5

• Modified Day for ALL STUDENTS- (Students in TK dismissed at 1:15 p.m., and students in K-6 dismissed at 1:00p.m.)

   

  Looking Ahead:

   

• 8/11-Back to School Night 
• 8/18-School Site Council
• 8/26-Coffee and donuts with the Principal
• 9/1-Picture Day
• 9/5-Labor Day Observance-No School
• 9/26-10/7-Fall Break-No School 

Have a great day, and remember…It’s Great to be a Dove!