Second-grade students had fun at their visit to Heaps Farm!
about 1 month ago, Vicky Foster
Heaps
Heaps
Heaps
Heaps
Heaps
Heaps
Heaps
Heaps
Mrs. Lage's class used their artistic skills to paint pumpkins.
about 1 month ago, Vicky Foster
Lage
Lage
Lage
Lage
Lage
Lage
We celebrated our incredible administrators yesterday in honor of Boss’s Day! Thank you Mrs Meyers, Mrs. Hogan, and Mrs. Foster for your leadership and dedication to our school community, and for all you do to lead, support, and inspire our school every day.
about 1 month ago, Kris Bruno
Three women holding mums.
80/20 PE Fall Fundraiser

1Ticket - $1.00
6 Tickets - $5.00
12 Tickets - $10.00

**80 % of total sales PE will be used for field day.
** 20 % will be split between 2 student/families (10% each)
about 1 month ago, Kris Bruno
Raffle form

We are #202proud of our principals. Happy National Principals Month. #ILSchoolStories @IlPrincipals @ISBENews @ILSchoolNet @IllinoisASA
about 1 month ago, District 202
Green background with headshot in circle Happy Principals Month. Vicky Foster Principal at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Families will be able to stop by the media center to check out one of 10 STEM kits this Thursday, October 16, at our Paws for Learning Math and Literacy Night! The event is from 5:30 - 7:00, and will have great activities for parents and students to learn and practice reading and math skills. Hope to see you there!
about 1 month ago, Kris Bruno
Two books and a mouse robot.
A plastic container with a label on it that says STEM kit.
Two books and a building kit.
A plastic container with a label on it that says STEM kit.
Two books and a building kit.
A plastic container with a label on it that says STEM kit.
A flyer explaining math and literacy night at Thomas Jefferson Elementary school on October 16 at 5:30 PM.
Patriots can show their pride and school spirit with this week's homecoming dress up days!
about 1 month ago, Kris Bruno
Spirit week poster.  Monday class colors, Tuesday pajama day, Wednesday superhero day, Thursday mismatch day, Friday blue and white day.
Join us for PAWS for Learning: Math & Literacy Night!
October 16, 5:30–7:00 PM at Thomas Jefferson Elementary

Bring the whole family for a fun night of:
Dog agility course & therapy dogs
Writing, phonics & grammar games
Hands-on math activities
Special guest Megan Pedersen, CVT, & her dog Jimmy

Parents—learn about Clever, Google Classroom & more in a special training session (bring your child’s Chromebook!).

Don’t forget: we’re collecting items for local rescues!

about 2 months ago, Kris Bruno
  Math and Literacy Night October 16th  5:30-7:00 PM
Flyer asking parents to donate items for animal shelter.
This morning, our library was filled with cozy moments, great books, and smiling faces as families joined us for Snuggle Up and Read! Parents, grandparents, and students enjoyed breakfast snacks while sharing stories together.
Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate the joy of reading with us—what a wonderful way to start the day!
about 2 months ago, Kris Bruno
Parents and children reading in a library.
Parents and children reading in a library.
Parents and children reading in a library.
Parents and children reading in a library.
Parents and children reading in a library.
Parents and children reading in a library.
Parents and children reading in a library.
Parents and children reading in a library.
Parents and children reading in a library.
Parents and children reading in a library.
Students in fourth and fifth grades created something with Lego glasses to represent themselves this week. All of our picture books had a theme of family, traditions, being proud, and the importance of our names!
about 2 months ago, Kris Bruno
A student standing in the library wearing Lego glasses.
Three students building with Legos in the library.
Four students in a library taking a picture on the laptop.
A student standing in the library wearing Lego glasses.
Three students building with Legos in the library.
A student standing in the library wearing Lego glasses.
Four students standing in the library wearing Lego glasses.
A student standing in the library wearing Lego glasses.
A student standing in the library building Lego glasses.
A student standing in the library wearing Lego glasses.
We still have a few spots left for next week's Snuggle and Read, which takes place on Tuesday, September 30 from 8:00 to 8:30 am in the Thomas Jefferson Media Center! Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc2HG5ORSkARs70yO9sDbt3-WFSVVXlPKJqJP4bBSW22bXDeg/viewform?usp=header
about 2 months ago, Kris Bruno
A flyer describes snuggle up and read an event on September 30, 2025 at 8 AM at Thomas Jefferson Elementary school.
Third-grade engineers in Mrs. Wons's class used their knowledge of bridges, peer collaboration, and their imagination to build a bridge that a car could travel across.
about 2 months ago, Vicky Foster
Wons 3rd Grade Class build bridges
Wons 3rd Grade Class build bridges
Wons 3rd Grade Class build bridges
Wons 3rd Grade Class build bridges
Wons 3rd Grade Class build bridges
Last week, we read Peter H. Reynolds books in the media center to recognize International Dot Day, which celebrates creativity and positivity!
Students made their mark by adding a dot and turning it into whatever their imagination came up with.
about 2 months ago, Kris Bruno
Two students are drawing on a circular shaped paper in a hallway.
Two students are drawing on a circular shaped paper in a hallway.
students are drawing on a circular shaped paper in a hallway.
Large dots in a hallway with students art drown inside of them.
Seven students are drawing on a circular shaped paper in a hallway.
Two students are drawing on a circular shaped paper in a hallway.
Three students are drawing on a circular shaped paper in a hallway.
One student are drawing on a circular shaped paper in a hallway.
Two students are drawing on a circular shaped paper in a hallway.
Students are drawing on a circular shaped paper in a hallway.
What a day! The 73rd Plainfield Community Homecoming Parade filled downtown with music, school spirit, and community pride this past weekend!

This year’s theme, “Literary Legends – Celebrating Famous Characters from the Last 100 Years,” honored the Plainfield Area Public Library’s centennial. Leading the parade was Grand Marshal Mindy Jackson, the library’s School Services Librarian, who has spent decades inspiring a love of reading in District 202 students. 📚✨

A wonderful tradition for decades, the parade once again showcased the energy, talent, and pride of our schools and community.
about 2 months ago, District 202
marching band
marching band
marching band
marching band
marching band
Wicked float
Ms. Fizzle's Lincoln Library
man on bike
Lorax float
grand marshal
The second grade classes took a field trip on Friday to Heap’s Pumpkin Farm.
about 2 months ago, Kris Bruno
Students in a group posing for a picture in front of a pumpkin display
Five students posing behind a truck, hauling pumpkins.
Multiple students playing in dried corn.
Three students playing in dried corn.
Four students playing on a spiderweb rope climbing.
A small group of students looking in an animal pen.
A group of students sitting on hay bales in a wagon riding past a field of sunflowers.
Students choosing pumpkins from a pumpkin patch.
Third grade students built bridges yesterday after learning about force and motion. Hands on learning for the win!
about 2 months ago, Kris Bruno
Three students building a bridge with books, paper, and pennies.
Four students building a bridge with books, paper, and pennies.
Three students building a bridge with books, paper, and pennies.
Four students building a bridge with books, paper, and pennies.
Three students building a bridge with books, paper, and pennies.
Thank you, District 202!! We are enjoying our new multipurpose room at Thomas Jefferson Elementary!
about 2 months ago, Kris Bruno
Many students are sitting on the floor of a gymnasium,
The second grade classes made homemade applesauce yesterday as part of a “how-to” writing activity!
2 months ago, Kris Bruno
A student is stirring applesauce in a crockpot.
A student is stirring applesauce in a crockpot.
A student is stirring applesauce in a crockpot.
A student is stirring applesauce in a crockpot.
A student is stirring applesauce in a crockpot.
A student is stirring applesauce in a crockpot.
A student is holding a plate of sliced apples.
A student is stirring applesauce in a crockpot.
Huge thanks to @7brewcoffee for treating our staff to over 100 delicious drinks today. We appreciate you!
2 months ago, Kris Bruno
Two teachers standing in front of a table with 100 coffees.
Welcome back to a new, exciting school year!! Our amazing PE teachers have been incorporating team building activities with 5th, 4th, & 3rd graders during PE class. Helping students learn how to solve problems, communicate, encourage, and work together with successful outcomes! Everyone is having a blast & together achieving more!
2 months ago, Kris Bruno
Student students in a gym, walking and holding hands
Students running in a gym holding hands .
Students sitting in the gym with their knees up
Students in a gym passing a ball to each other using your feet