2012 Friends of Education Jefferson Honoree ... Congratulations to Pastor Chris Manke (center), who recently received a 2012 Friends of Education Award from the Wauwatosa Education Association. The award recipients—school staff and volunteers—were honored for their contribution to the education of students in the Wauwatosa School District. The honorees were recognized at an awards presentation on April 24 at West High School.
 

 
 
Jefferson students will participate in two Education Foundation of Wauwatosa (EFW) grants next year.
 
 
Getting REAL (Reading and Enrichment Activities for Learning) with Junior Great Books
 
Jeanne Paulus-all elementary schools: $1,625
Junior Great Books materials provide students with in-depth reading, critical thinking, writing and creative activities. Classroom teachers, Reading Specialists, District Teacher Leaders, and parents from all elementary schools will be able to access these materials in order to provide extension and enrichment opportunities in English Language Arts to small groups of fourth and fifth grade students.
 
Career Books
 
Lisa Rierdon-all elementary schools: $900
Through the use of career books the counseling staff will be able to differentiate lessons,  connect with students while instructing them on career pathways, and support the district literacy goal.

 
Attention parents and guardians of students in grades 3-5:
The District is administering a Culture of Excellence & Ethics Assessment ®, a school climate and engagement survey, at each of our elementary buildings.
 
To read the letter sent to families click here.
 
To see a copy of the survey click here.
 

 

Your Educational Community Since 1921

Welcome to Jefferson School. We are an Early Childhood through fifth grade building with approximately 300 students and 42 full and part time staff. Our goal is to provide your child with the educational challenges and social opportunities that will help create a strong future generation.

 

 

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