Fourth and fifth grade students at Jefferson School will once again be participating in the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s Math-A-Thon program.  Through the Math-A-Thon program, students not only build and practice essential math skills covered in the state standardized tests, but they also learn that even as kids they can make a positive difference in the lives of others.

Last year, Jefferson students raised $2325.  Since Math-A-Thon began at Jefferson nearly a decade ago, students have raised a total of $16,982.  Wouldn’t it be fabulous if we could surpass the $20,000 milestone this year?  Every dollar raised helps support the St. Jude mission of finding cures and saving the lives of children in communities around the world.

Students will be introduced to the program and given sponsor forms prior to the Thanksgiving Break.  They will then complete math “Funbooks” during early December and collect pledges from their sponsors.  All donations will need to be turned in prior to Winter Break.  Thank you in advance to the students, staff, and Dixon community for being so generous during the holiday season.

Jefferson staff created a festive atmosphere throughout the day by dressing up for Halloween 2012.  This year's theme was "Super Hero."  The teachers and staff received numerous compliments from parents and students alike on the cohesiveness and creativity of the costumes.  The students definitely benefit from the enthusiasm and cheerfulness of the staff at Jefferson Elementary.

BLUESTEM Book Celebration

Jefferson students once again celebrated the reading of books nominated for an Illinois Readers' Choice Award. Those 4^th and 5^th grade students who read four or more of the nominated BLUESTEM books joined together to cast their votes for their top choice. Their votes will be included with all the other Illinois 3-5 grade students who also voted. Jefferson's top choice was SIDEWAYS STORIES FROM WAYSIDE SCHOOL. Students excitedly await the announcement of the state winner later this month!