Jefferson West Elementary School

JEFFERSON WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WEEKLY BULLETIN 2024-2025

Phone: (785) 484-2455

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Office Hours 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Monday, October 7

1. BoE Meeting at High School at 6:30 P.M. – Note the new date for BoE Meetings – All 1^st Mondays

Tuesday, October 8

1. JW Town Hall Meeting at ES – 6:30 P.M.

Wednesday, October 9

1. Kindergarten and 1^st Grade to “The Wild Robot”

Thursday, October 10

Friday, October 11

1. End of 1^st Quarter – Dismiss at 11:45 A.M.

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Cereal may be substituted for breakfast entrée. Sandwiches may be substituted for lunch entrée.

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KC Monday: We are excited to support the Royals AND Chiefs playing on Monday, 10/7. Be sure to wear your favorite Royals or Chiefs gear to school!!

Field Trip to “The Wild Robot”: Parents, just so you are aware, the $3.00 for the movie ticket includes a small drink and popcorn for your student. Unfortunately, we will be on a time crunch, so please ensure your kiddo leaves their allowances at home. There will be no extra purchases allowed. Thank you! We will be getting back in time for your student to eat lunch in their classrooms.

Drop off Lane: Parents, when dropping off your child, be sure that your child is unbuckled and ready to hop out. Mr. Sturgeon and Mr. Korb will assist them so that you may remain in your vehicle. Thank you for your assistance in keeping the line moving.

Parent/Teacher Conferences: It’s about that time! Please be sure to send your signup sheets back to the teacher. If you haven’t scheduled a conference yet, be sure to reach out to your student’s teacher. Thank you!

Note from the Nurse: We do not have reported cases of flu or covid at this time in our district. Let's do what we can to keep our kids healthy! Please encourage healthy habits, such as hand washing, water, and rest. Information for flu shots through the Jefferson County Health Department:  Call 785-403-0025 to contact the Jefferson County Health Department to schedule a flu shot on Tuesdays or Thursday mornings. (6 months and older) Drive-Thru on Oct. 2nd and Oct 9th from 1:00-6:30 PM in Oskaloosa. Enter at the Sheriff's Department driveway off of US HWY 59 and follow the signs. Oct. 16th from 2:30-6:30 PM in Valley Falls at the baseball field. (18 yrs and older) Drive-In at the Jefferson County Health Department 1:00-4:00 PM Oskaloosa  (18 yrs and older) Bring insurance card, cash, or check. They accept Medicare Part B, BCBS, United Health Care, and Kancare. Ages 6 mo-64 years flu shot $50. Ages 65 and older the high dose flu shot is $115. (covered by Medicare Part B) Covid Tests: For free covid tests, visit special.usps.com/testkits to get 4 At-Home COVID19 Tests. (while supplies last)

UPCOMING EVENTS

October 14^th -               NO SCHOOL – for ES and MS ONLY – High School will still be in session.

October 16^th-                Regular School Day – P/T Conferences from 3:30 PM to 7:30 P.M.

Oct 17^th-                       NO SCHOOL – P/T Conferences from Noon to 7:30 P.M.

Oct 18^th -                      NO SCHOOL