Dear Parents, Welcome to Jefferson Elementary School! My name is Bill Klein and I am the principal at Jefferson. This is my ninth year at the school and my sixteenth year in the Sheboygan Area School District. I graduated from UW-Platteville with a minor in math, earned a master’s degree in counselor education at UW-Madison and a degree in educational administration at Edgewood College. I also completed my doctoral degree in 2011. My teaching background has included diversified experiences ranging from a high school counselor to an elementary teacher. I have also been employed as a Talented and Gifted/At-Risk Coordinator. Prior to this administrative position, I was a high school administrator, counselor and classroom teacher for twenty years. I have also coached numerous sports and directed several extra-curricular activities. We were very fortunate to have the students involved in numerous activities during the 2012-2013 school year and we hope to continue these activities this year. In order for us to continue these activities we will need the support of every parent. Every parent is asked to join a school committee or group for the new school year. The committees include: PTO, SITE TEAM, FAMILY FUN NIGHT ACTIVITES, TITLE 1 and SAGE PROGRAMS. My major goal for the school year is to develop positive educational experiences for the students, parents and teachers of this district. If I can be of any assistance please contact me at school. If you have the time please feel free to introduce yourself and let me know your goals for the new school year. I am looking forward to working with the parents and students of this district. I hope the 2013-2014 school year provides the best educational opportunities for you and your child. Sincerely, Bill Klein, EdD Principal

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The Title I Program will continue to emphasize extra help in reading, writing and math. Both programs have been doing much to help more of our students meet high levels of proficiency in reading, language arts and math.

Using funds from both our Title I and SAGE Programs, we hope to again offer academic help after school. Our homework help room has provided assistance to those students who might benefit from such help with their assignments.

Both SAGE and Title I programs have expectations for parents and guardians too. Parents again need to make sure that their children are at school every day unless they are sick. It also means that parents will become more involved in their child's learning by working closely with their child's teacher.

It is our hope that through both the SAGE and Title I programs, all children at Jefferson will be able to become academically successful this year. Please make a pledge to work with your child's teachers. Together, we can make a very positive difference in the lives of all Jefferson children. We are presently looking for three to six parents to become members of the Title 1 Parent Advisory Committee. If you are interested in becoming a member of this fantastic committee please contact me at 459-3621.

Students who walk to school will gather on the playground each morning. Parents who drive their children should drop them off on Mehrtens Avenue. Please do not park behind another automobile. Breakfast will be served at 7:45 a.m. Students who have breakfast or read before school will go to the cafeteria. After 8:05 a.m. we will stop serving breakfast. We will also offer a morning daycare service from 7:15 until 8:15. The students will check in the cafeteria and Mrs. Shaske will be supervising this program. Parents must sign a permission slip by September 1st if they want their child to participate in the program. Except on bad weather days, the cafeteria will be the only place in the building where students will be allowed. Students may go to the office to drop off lunch money or get assistance. All other students will be supervised on the playground beginning at 8:00 a.m. The lineup bell will ring at 8:15 a.m. Students are to be in their classrooms by 8:20 a.m. The only entrance into the building from 8:20-3:00 will be the front office on Heller Avenue. Please contact the school office at 459-3620 if you have any questions concerning this procedure.

Dear Parents, The Jefferson Elementary School implemented the “Positive Behavior Intervention and Support Program” school wide during the 2009-2010 school year. Schools are successful when they help children grow academically, socially, and emotionally. It is the goal of the Jefferson Elementary School to continue to create this environment. The Jefferson Elementary School received Wisconsin’s “School Merit” and School Recognition Award in 2011-2012 and 2012-2013. One of our goals for the 2013-2014 school year is to encourage positive behaviors and interactions, while discouraging problem behaviors. This social culture will lead to a safe environment where students achieve academically and build positive relationships with each other and with adults. The foundation of the approach emphasizes teaching students the behaviors we expect to see, reminding them to use those behaviors, acknowledging them when they do, and correcting them when they do not. The PBIS system has four components: a matrix of behavior expectations, lesson plans used to teach students the behavior expectations, t iger paws (an acknowledgement/reinforcement system) and discipline referral forms. During the Open House on August 30, 2011, parents will receive a letter describing the PBIS program. I hope you can join us that evening, so any questions concerning the PBIS program can be answered. However, if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact the school office at 459-3620. We are looking forward to a fantastic school year. Go Jefferson Jaguars, Mr. Klein (principal)

EXPECTATIONS HALLWAY PLAY-GROUND LUNCH BATHROOM INDOOR

RECESS SPECIAL EVENTS

SAFE Walk at all times

Use playground equipment correctly

Use indoor voices

Use toilets, sinks and

towels correctly

Stay in assigned

areas

Sit flat and in your own

space

Keep hands and feet to

self

Stay in assigned

areas

Walk Single file into the cafeteria

Keep lights on

Walk at all times

Keep hands and feet to

self

Walk Single

File as a class

Keep hands

and feet to self

RESPECTFUL Use inside voice

Follow adult

directions

Follow adult

directions

Give privacy to others

Follow adult

directions

Look and listen to program

Take turns and share equipment

Say "please

and thank you"

Use inside voices

Use inside voices

Show appropriate appreciation

RESPONSIBLE Clean Locker Area

Report problems

to adult on duty

Eat your own lunch

Flush, Wash, And Throw Away Trash

Report problems to adult on duty

Follow adult directions

Stay in

assigned locker area

Line up when

signal is given

Clean up your own

space Put items

away

Line up when

signal is given

Clean up your own

space Put items

away Show

appreciation

*This is a copy of the 2013-2014 PBIS slips

Jefferson Behavior Slips

Student’s Name__________ Grade _______ Teacher _______________________ Location ___________________________ Date _______ Time _____________

Minor Office _____Disruptive Behavior _____Major disruptive behaviors _____Inappropriate Language/Gestures _____Abusive Language/Gestures _____Physical Contact/Aggression _____Threats/Fighting _____3 tardies _____Harassment _____Defiance/Non-compliance/Disrespect _____Attendance Issues _____Property Misuse _____Building Thefts _____Throwing Objects _____Building Vandalism

_____Three Minor lying _____Possession of electronic items

Motivation _____Violation of AODA issues _____Peer Attention _____Disrespectful Behavior toward staff _____Adult Attention _____Defiant _____Obtain Items _____Weapons _____Avoid Peers _____Other _____Avoid Activity _____Unknown Motivation Involvement

_____Peers _____Staff _____Substitute Staff Member

_____None Comments: Action’s Taken: Referring Staff Member’s Signature Parent’s Notification: Date:

1-White Copy Parent 2-Yellow Copy Staff 3-Pink Copy Teacher 4-Gold Copy Counselor

Being to school on time is extremely important! Teachers will maintain daily attendance records and make periodic attendance reports. Counseling and conferences with parents or guardians shall be provided for students who are truant or absent excessively. Students will also serve a Saturday School Detention if they have excessive tardiness or absences. Your cooperation with attendance is appreciated!!

 Jefferson  Elementary  School  is  in  session  Monday  through  Friday  from  8:15-­‐3:05  PM.    On  the  

third  Wednesday  of  every  month,  we  will  dismiss  at  12:00.    A  schedule  will  be  handed  out  at  the  beginning  of  the  school  year  with  all  of  the  early  release  Wednesday  dates  on  it.    Please  

mark  these  dates  on  your  calendar!  

Jefferson Elementary School 2013-2014 School Calendar (May be subject to change)

August 27 Open House 4:00-5:00 Welcome Back to School Festival 5:00-7:00 PM September 3 First Day of School 9 PTO Meeting 6:00 PM 13 Fundraiser Begins 27 Fundraiser Ends October 4 Picture Day 16 Fundraiser Delivers 25 Fall Recess – NO SCHOOL

28 Family Fun Night 6:00 – 7:00 PM November 4-15 State Testing 19 Parent Teacher Conferences/Book Fair 4:00 - 7:00 PM

21 Parent Teacher Conferences/Book Fair 4:00 - 7:00 PM 22 Parent Teacher Conferences/Book Fair 8:00 – 3:00 PM NO SCHOOL 21 Picture Retake Day 25 School-Wide Thanksgiving Meal

28-29 Thanksgiving Recess – NO SCHOOL December 4-9 Holiday Gift Shop

9 Family Fun Night 6:00 – 7:00 PM 19 Holiday Music Program

20 School Dismissed Two Hours Early – 1:05 PM 23 – Jan. 1 Winter Recess – NO SCHOOL January 2 School Reconvenes 24 Teacher Records Day – NO SCHOOL February 3 Family Fun Night 6:00 – 7:00 PM 17 Presidents’ Day – NO SCHOOL March 3 Family Fun Night 5:30 – 6:30 PM 21 School Dismissed Two Hours Early – 1:05 PM 24-28 Spring Recess – NO SCHOOL 31 School Reconvenes April 8 Parent Teacher Conferences/Book Fair 4:00 - 7:00 PM

10 Parent Teacher Conferences/Book Fair 4:00 - 7:00 PM 11 Parent Teacher Conferences/Book Fair 8:00 – 3:00 PM NO SCHOOL 14 Family Fun Night 5:30-6:30 18 Good Friday – NO SCHOOL 21 Emergency Make-Up Day – NO SCHOOL UNLESS NEEDED May 22 Science Fair-Elementastics 23 Emergency Make-Up Day – NO SCHOOL UNLESS NEEDED

26 Memorial Day Observance – NO SCHOOL June 6 Family Fun Night – Carnival 4:00 – 7:00 PM 11 Last Day of School 12 Teacher Records Day