Yesterday all students had so much fun learning about all of the AMAZING programs the Joliet Public Library offers this summer! Reading is key to help prevent the summer slide, so be sure to check them out!
"When I grow up, I want to be just like my awesome PE teacher!!“
That’s a wrap on 5th Grade Coding Club! 💻🤖 On our final day, students showed off their skills by coding robots and other devices—problem-solving, collaborating, and having a blast along the way. So proud of these young tech stars! 🌟 #CodingClub #FutureEngineers #STEMinAction
Our Art Club and Music Club were recognized at the 5th Grade award ceremony. 🎨🎶 We’re so proud of these talented students for sharing their creativity and passion all year long! 🌟
Huge congrats to our 2025 Thomas Jefferson Character Banner Recipients!
It was a beautiful day for a field trip to Harris Forest Preserve! The second grade students enjoyed learning about the prairie, forest, and wetland habitats.
Students in our Sports Club learned about the rules of basketball while also learning about the importance of good sportsmanship!
5th-grade students had a blast at their Glow Party!
Wear neon today to celebrate tonight’s art show!! 🩷🧡💛💚🩵💜
TJ Walk-A-Thon was a HUGE success! The Admins and PE department hosted this event! During their specials, students went outside on a course that was designed for every 5 laps to equal 1 mile. Students earned beads for every lap & a gold bead for 1 mile. Every student was excited, energized, happy, thrilled & above all proud of their hard earned success! Thousands of laps total - many students had 1 mile achievements, 2 mile achievements & even 3 miles within 35 mins!!
Thank you to the Lewis University students who presented to our 4th and 5th graders about how to be a health hero! They also shared information about being a college student in the medical field.
Thank you TJ community for supporting our 9th Annual Paws of 4 Rescue Donation Drive. Together 843 items were collected for our Plainfield Shelters. We are so very grateful for heartfelt donations!
Thank you for going the "extra mile". We WHEELIE appreciate all our TJ bus drivers who keep our students safe each & everyday! We love, Ms. Alex, Ms. Kathy, Ms. Kane, Ms. Michelle #1 & Ms. Michelle #2.
Our Multi-Cultural Night was a joyful celebration recognizing and honoring the rich diversity within our school community. Our 4th graders musical performance was outstanding, and families visited our Spring Book Fair!
Students and families enjoyed a fun-filled day at our Color Run.
On Thursday, May 8th, 2025, during my specials, students will be participating in a walkathon! The funds collected will help purchase new art, music, and PE equipment and pay for field trips, supplies, and assemblies at our school. Students will receive a TJ headband if they receive $10 or more in donations!
Thank you everyone for your kind, generous Paws Up 4 Rescue donations! We have collected over 400 items that will help many dogs/cats at local shelters. This week is the last week to bring in donations if you were still interested in donating. Thank you for making a difference!
Save the date!
Students previewed our book fair on Thursday and Friday, and will be able to purchase starting today! Families can also visit us tomorrow night during Multicultural Night from 5:30-7pm. Hope to see you there!
Be sure to join us on Tuesday, April 29 from 5:30-7:30pm at Thomas Jefferson for Multicultural Night! We are celebrating the cultures of our school community with food, music, and activities. Also, you can enter to win a copy of “Cooking “Class Global Feast”, a beautiful cookbook that celebrates world cultures, along with a few cooking supplies. Hope to see you there!