Thomas Jefferson Elementary School -

5th grade students have been hard at work on our “Produce for President” writing project! Each student chose a fruit or vegetable candidate and is practicing persuasive writing by explaining its versatility, variety, nutrition, and why it deserves to be president!

More 2026 Field Day fun!

Thomas Jefferson Field Day 2026!
Thank you to our PE teachers for planning a amazing event for our students/staff. Thank you to all our parents volunteers, we couldn't do this without you!

Congratulations to our 2025/2026 character award recipients!

Chris Heitz from Comparion Insurance Agency provided breakfast last week for all the staff at TJ for Teacher Appreciation Week!

This is a reminder for students to wear neon/glow-in-the-dark outfits tomorrow to celebrate our GLOW SHOW, One School-One Book and 5th grade Keystone! Our family evening begins at 5 PM, and you won’t want to miss it!

Our 4th-grade students did an outstanding job researching and presenting information at the Wax Museum. Students brought important historical figures and influential individuals to life by becoming characters who have made a positive impact on our society. We are so proud of their hard work, creativity, and presentation skills!

Good morning patriots! It’s Humphrey pajama and stuffy day! Thank you to all the families that are participating in our Humphrey school wide reading event! Don’t forget we have our final celebration on Tuesday, May 12 from 5 to 630, along with our underwater glow show and fifth grade Keystone. We can’t wait to see you there!

Our first-grade students did a fantastic job showcasing their hard work and talent at the musical concert. We are incredibly proud of their performance and all their hard work. A special thank you to our wonderful music teacher, Mr. Schwerdle, for making this experience so enjoyable for our students and families.

While our Patriots are cozy at home reading Mysteries According to Humphrey this weekend, Humphrey's been busy exploring and checking out some of his favorite books, doing some STEM activities, and visiting Walter the fish.
We can’t wait to celebrate together at our big Family Night on May 12, where we will celebrate finishing our One School, One Book, have our amazing Underwater Glow Show, and have our 5th grade Keystone presentation.

We will have a T-shirt making station available, and now is the time to place your order! You bring your own shirt the evening of May 12, and your preordered decals (just $5 each) will be ready!

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Keep reading, and we’ll see you soon for the big finale!

Our second grade classes participated in several environmental lessons this year and earned an Earth Day flag for our school. We are so proud of our students for their commitment to caring for our planet!

Thank you to our amazing school lunch team for all you do for our students, staff, and school community. We appreciate your hard work, kindness, and commitment.
#SchoolLunchHeroDay #SchoolNutrition #ThankYou #SchoolLunchHeroes

TruGreen will be spraying for weeds and fertilizing around the district this weekend, May 2 and 3. Rain dates are May 8 and 9.

We are excited to invite you to Family Night Under the Lights on May 12! This is one special evening featuring three exciting events for the whole family!

One Night, 3 Special Events!
*Celebrate the conclusion of Mysteries According to Humphrey during our One School, One Book culminating event.
*Explore our Glow in the Dark Art Show showcasing student artwork.
*Visit the 5th Grade Keystone Showcase and see our fifth graders share their learning.

Bonus Family Fun: T-Shirt Making Station
We’ll also have a t-shirt making station at the event! Bring your own shirt or sweatshirt and add a decal of your choice for $5 each.

Please use the attached Google Form to order decals by Wednesday, May 6.

Pay ahead with Zelle: TJ202PTO@gmail.com
(Include student name, teacher, and decal choice in the Zelle notes.)

Or pay cash the night of the event.

If you can’t attend but would still like a decal, your child may bring a shirt to school, just complete the form and write “send home with student” in the comments.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

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All last week students were given clues for Thomas Jefferson‘s inaugural one school, one book program! It was so fun hearing all the problem-solving and guesses! The big reveal was this morning - Mysteries According to Humphrey! Each family will get a copy of the book sent home today along with a reading schedule and link to our website.

It was so amazing to see all of our families at Multicultural Night, and our fourth-grade students did a great job with their musical performance. Celebrating our differences helps strengthen our school and brings us closer together.

This week, we celebrate Administrative Professionals Week — and in District 202, we have so much to celebrate.
Our administrative professionals are the backbone of this district. They are the first voices families hear when they call, the steady hands that keep our schools running, and the quiet problem-solvers who make everything work behind the scenes. Their dedication, professionalism, and care for our students and staff do not go unnoticed. You are valued, you are appreciated, and this community is better because of you. Thank you for everything you do — every single day.

This week, we celebrate school libraries during National Library Week. Our media centers are staffed with Media Center Specialists and clerks who not only work with books but also help students in many different ways. These centers are beacons of technology that allow students to explore ways to learn beyond the pages of books. And thanks to our library staff members, whom we celebrated on April 21, National Library Workers Day. We appreciate all you do.