Our Scholastic Book Fair starts today! All students will preview the fair Thursday and Friday, and then the fair will be open for students during the school day for purchasing Monday, November 3- Wednesday, November 5. Families can shop during conference times:
3:00pm - 8:00pm on November 6
8:00am - 12:00pm on November 7
Click on the link to view the books from home!
http://bit.ly/3Lea3Sv
1 day ago, Kris Bruno
Books are displayed on tables in a library.
Take a walk and enjoy our Story Walk in front of the school! This month’s story is Gustavo, the Shy Ghost by Flavia Z. Drago, a sweet tale about friendship and courage.

Bring your family, stroll through the pages, and enjoy reading together outdoors!
2 days ago, Kris Bruno
A sign with a book cover and questions is in the grass.
A sign with a book pages and questions is in the grass.
Signs with books pages in the grass in front of a school.
Students are reading signs in front of a school.
Our awesome EL teachers hosted a parent informational presentation and breakfast!
3 days ago, Vicky Foster
EL Parent Meeting
EL Parent Meeting
EL Parent Meeting
Mr. Schwerdle and 5th grade students, along with other music educators and over 130 students from across Disteict 9, spent Saturday morning making music and learning in Yorkville! Our patriots represented our school phenomenally and really enjoyed the day.
4 days ago, Kris Bruno
Students are playing instruments in a music room.
Students are in a gym practicing.
Students are playing instruments in a music room.
Students are in a gym practicing rhythm.
Students are in a gym practicing rhythm.
Students in a gym practicing rhythm.
Students in a music room practicing rhythm.
Students are playing percussion in a gym.
Be a Buddy not a Bully. Show your support next week by participating in our dress up days!
7 days ago, Kris Bruno
A flyer with dress up days.

No student attendance on Monday, October 27 for teacher institute.

7 days ago, District 202
Chalkboard background cartoon post it note saying Remember. No school on Monday! Enjoy your three-day weekend
Some of TJ's students and staff visited Starfish Animal Rescue over the weekend, volunteering to help welcome rescued animals from Kentucky. We are so grateful that they dedicated their time to help!!
Please click on this link to see how the day unfolded! https://www.canva.com/design/DAG2hOpOF_k/KjMJyDI7cIyp-PXkPhv-LA/view?utm_content=DAG2hOpOF_k&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h6fb09edabe
10 days ago, Kris Bruno
Students and teachers at an animal rescue with pet supplies.
Tomorrow is the last day to order a Boo Box! Quantities are limited, but we still have some left for preorder. Delivery to classrooms will be October 28.
11 days ago, Kris Bruno
Flyer to order a STEM kit called a Boo Box.
Flyer to order a STEM kit called a Boo Box.
We are excited to share that our school community will be celebrating Unity Day on October 22nd this year. Unity Day is an annual event occurring during National Bullying Prevention Month that promotes joining together to create healthier communities through kindness, acceptance of difference, and inclusion. It was started by PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center in 2011 and is now celebrated around the world. Please join us by wearing orange to show your support!
11 days ago, Kris Bruno
A flyer asking students to wear orange in October 22.
Second-grade students had fun at their visit to Heaps Farm!
13 days ago, Vicky Foster
Heaps
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Heaps
Heaps
Heaps
Heaps
Heaps
Heaps
Mrs. Lage's class used their artistic skills to paint pumpkins.
14 days ago, Vicky Foster
Lage
Lage
Lage
Lage
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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.
15 days 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)
15 days ago, Kris Bruno
Raffle form

We are #202proud of our principals. Happy National Principals Month. #ILSchoolStories @IlPrincipals @ISBENews @ILSchoolNet @IllinoisASA
15 days 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!
21 days 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!
27 days 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!

30 days 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month ago, Kris Bruno
A flyer describes snuggle up and read an event on September 30, 2025 at 8 AM at Thomas Jefferson Elementary school.