JANUARY 23 - Due to hazardous road conditions, Jefferson West USD 340 will be closed. Please stay safe and warm.
It's that day again!! #RedFriday Good luck this weekend, Chiefs!!
Sincerely, your biggest fans from JWES! #heedtheroar
RED FRIDAY - January 19th
1st Grade Program Info 2024
PLEASE NOTE: Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Please report to your classroom at 6:40 p.m.
WEAR: Attire for the concert is COWBOY/COWGIRL
SHIRT: A button-down long sleeve shirt is preferred, either solid color or plaid. No
words or logos on the shirt, unless it has to do with cowboys.
BANDANA: If you’re having trouble finding one, Wal-Mart has them for $1. Hobby Lobby (in Topeka and Lawrence) has a great selection - $1.29 each.
PANTS: Nice jeans (no holes). NO SHORTS, please. Girls may wear western-looking skirts instead of jeans.
SHOES: Cowboy boots or other shoes. No flip-flops. Girls -- no high heels.
COWBOY HAT (optional) if you have one!
We have been working hard to prepare a great program for you. Hope to see you there – YEEHAW!! Mrs. Ramsey
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JANUARY 16 - Due to the forecasted windchill tomorrow morning, Tuesday, January 16th, Jefferson West USD 340 will be closed. All practices and events are cancelled. The boys basketball tournament game scheduled to be played in Oskaloosa, has been moved to Wednesday with a tip-off time of 6:15pm. We are waiting to hear from Atchison with regards to the girls basketball games. Please stay safe and warm.
REMINDER: School will be closed on Monday, January 15th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr Day.
See you Tuesday, Tigers!
It's playoff day!! We took a couple minutes out of our Friday afternoon to capture a picture for Red Friday! It's been proven to be effective in the past, so we couldn't bring ourselves to break tradition. Good luck, Chiefs!! #heedtheroar
JANUARY 10 - Due to continued inclement weather, Jefferson West USD 340 will be closed on Wednesday, January 10th. All afternoon and evening practices and events are cancelled.
Due to inclement weather, Jefferson West USD 340 is closed Tuesday, January 9. In addition, all afternoon and evening practices and athletic events are cancelled.
It's time for the 2nd Annual Jeff West Booster Club Barn Burner!! See attached flyer for details.
You can Venmo the Booster Club's Treasurer @Jaclyn-Schultz-7.
With your Venmo payment please put all guests names your buying tickets for and your phone number.
Happy New Year, Tiger Families!!
Merry Christmas, Tiger Families!
Reminder that tomorrow is Pajama Day!!
Massive Monday Congratulations to Aaliyah for making the 2024 All-State Choir!! We are beyond proud of you. Keep singing loud and proud! #heedtheroar
REMINDER: School will dismiss at 11:45 A.M. on December 20th, and busses will run like normal at that time. Please have transportation ready if your child is a car rider. Transportation changes will need to be reported to the office by 10:00 at 785-484-2455 or in your child's planner.
Thank you for a fantastic 1st semester!! We will see you back in the New Year, Tigers!!
Today we received a visit from JW Lakeside Singers. We appreciate you coming and allowing us to sing along! With everybody wearing their Santa and Elf hats, the Christmas magic filled the air. Thank you again, Lakeside Singers and Mr. Dziewior!
REMINDER: Tomorrow is Ugly Sweater/T-Shirt Day!
😲 I meeeaaannn, it wasn't a competition, but we feel like we need to give a big Tiger shout-out to Rori in Mrs. Towne's 2nd grade class for the most Holiday Spirit today!! Rori came decked out in her red and green for a friendly competition within their own classroom. As luck would have it, she beat down the entire school! Way to go, girl! Enjoy that candy from Mrs. Towne. 🎄
3rd Grade Grandparent's Day will take place on December 14th.
We invite all 3rd-grade grandparents and grand-friends to visit their grandchildren at the elementary school at 1:30 P.M. You may start signing in at 1:15. We will not be able to dismiss your grandchild with you unless we have been given permission (per the slip sent home). We do ask that you only take the 3rd grader, as the other grandchildren will get their special time on another date.
We also ask that you come back and join us at 7:00 P.M. for a wonderful concert that they have put on for you. If you are not able to make it, just follow the link below to stream it live.
https://www.facebook.com/JeffersonWestElementary
Parents, Please see the flyer attached for information regarding the 3rd Grade Music Program. If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact Mrs. Ramsey at jenny.ramsey@usd340.org. Thank you.
