Part of the fall festivities included Mrs. Zettek, Mr. Cocallas, and Ms. Sharp temporarily being secured to the wall with duct tape as part of an initiative to raise funds for Field Day activities.
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Students and staff celebrated fall today. Thank you to the volunteers and staff who helped make our parties so fun!
about 1 year ago, Vicky Foster
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Students had a great time at our fall parties! They played games, made crafts, carved pumpkins, and paraded around the building.
about 1 year ago, Vicky Foster
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Thirty-two fifth graders from three District 202 elementary schools participated in the Illinois Music Educators Association District 9 Elementary General Music and Chorus festival on Saturday, October 26, at Yorkville Middle School. Music teachers nominated the students to attend the festival in either general music or choir. General music included using instruments such as drumming, xylophones, and recorders. Students worked with teachers and other students during the day and presented a concert for families in the afternoon.
about 1 year ago, District 202
Students participate in music festival.
Students participate in music festival.
Students participate in music festival.
Students participate in music festival.
Students participate in music festival.
Students participate in music festival.
Did you know that you can support the Support the Bags of Hope program right here at Thomas Jefferson? From November 1-November 8 you can by donating non- perishable items that will be sent home to families in Plainfield, Bolingbrook, Joliet and Lockport.
about 1 year ago, Kris Bruno
 poster with a description of a food drive.
Congratulations to our Math Challenge winners of the week. Well done!
about 1 year ago, Kris Bruno
Five students are standing in the library after collecting a reward.
Second grade students heard the read aloud Gustavo the Shy Ghost, and then created a ghost that is camouflaged based on a photo they had. The back of the ghost stand out from the picture. They did an amazing job!
about 1 year ago, Kris Bruno
Ghosts colored by students are displayed in the hall.
Ghosts colored by students are displayed in the hall.
A student colors a ghost to be camouflaged.
A student colors a ghost to be camouflaged.
A sign explains a camouflage project that students worked on.
We are #202proud of our principals. Happy National Principals Month! Illinois State Board of Education Illinois Principals Association Illinois Principals Association Three Rivers Region
about 1 year ago, District 202
Happy National Principals Month Vicky Fostr  Principal at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
After reading the story Crankenstein, 1st graders discussed things that make us cranky, and then they created their own Crankenstein! They did such a great job!
about 1 year ago, Kris Bruno
A hallway display of Frankenstein type monsters.
A student works on a project in the library..
A student works on a project in the library..
A student works on a project in the library..
A student works on a project in the library..
A student works on a project in the library..
A student works on a project in the library..
Thank you to the PTO and all our volunteers! Families had a great night. They visited food trucks, danced in the multi-purpose room, and could visit the scary or not-so-scary Haunted Office!
about 1 year ago, Vicky Foster
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At TJ's Trunk or Treat event, families get into the Halloween spirit by dressing in creative and colorful costumes. Parents, students, and even younger siblings show off their spooky, silly, or superhero-inspired outfits as they go trunk to trunk collecting treats.
about 1 year ago, Vicky Foster
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TJ families had a blast at Trunk or Treat!
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No school on Monday, October 28 for a Student Improvement Day. #202proud
about 1 year ago, District 202
chalkboard background. No School On Monday. Enjoy your three-day weekend!
After hearing the read aloud Creepy Carrots, 3rd grade students were challenged to create their own creepy carrot for the patch!
about 1 year ago, Kris Bruno
Student artwork of creepy carrots is displayed in the hall.
A student shares his artwork of a carrot with google eyes.
Two  students share their artwork of a carrot with google eyes.
A student shares his artwork of a carrot with google eyes.
A student works on artwork of a carrot with google eyes.
Two  student works on artwork of a carrot with google eyes.
Here are our two lucky winners of last night's book basket raffles! Thank you to all the families that came out to celebrate our newly remodeled media center, it was a blast!
about 1 year ago, Kris Bruno
Two students hold baskets filled with books.
Congratulations to our Weekly Math Challenge Winners 10.21.24!
about 1 year ago, Kris Bruno
Four students are holding prizes won in a math challenge.
Mrs. Tressel's students played a game praticing 2-digit by 2 digit addition.
about 1 year ago, Vicky Foster
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Students and families browsed the book fair and students were excited to put their books in their TJ Read 2025 Book Bag! They ate snacks, listened to stories, played Bingo, and made bookmarks.
about 1 year ago, Vicky Foster
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Students and families had a great time attending our Book Fair and Media Center Grand Reopening. All students received a TJ Read 2025 Book Bag! Students also participated in a scavenger hunt, played a Book Bingo, and completed arts and crafts.
about 1 year ago, Vicky Foster
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