School News
Thank you for your continued support as we embark on this new school year. We wanted to take a moment to explain how we interpret the Beginning of Year MAP and DIBELS data for Reading and Math. These were the tests taken during our Assessment Days.
The MAP (Measures of Academic Progress is an adaptive test that adjusts to the responses given by your child) data helps us understand your child's current skills in both Reading and Math. This assessment identifies areas where they excel and areas that may need additional support, allowing us to tailor our instruction accordingly.
For DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills), we focus on critical early reading skills. The data provides insight into your child’s phonemic awareness, fluency, and comprehension. This information is essential for developing effective reading strategies.
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification. Your partnership is invaluable to us. Beginning Of the Year assessment results will be printed and put in Monday folders on Monday Sept 22nd.
Drop off - Students may not be dropped off before 7:45 a.m. This is for the safety of our students. There is no supervision. Please contact our JagCare if you need before school care. We will begin contacting families that are not adhering to this policy.
Pick up - Students should exit their classroom when their Drive Line number comes up in the classroom. Older siblings do not walk to their younger sibling’s classroom at dismissal. As a reminder, when in the outside lane, please wait for a staff member to help open doors and walk your student to your car when in traffic. Also, for the safety of all, do not bring animals on campus.
Picture Day - Tuesday, September 16 - Picture packets will be in students’ folders next week. All students will have their picture taken. Class pictures are also taken on this day. Make up day for individual pictures will be on Wednesday, October 29.
FAMILY AND COMMUNITY CONNECTION SURVEY - Please take a moment to complete this year’s Family and Community Connection Survey: Family and Community Connection Survey. This quick survey helps us learn more about your interests, availability for volunteer opportunities, family-owned businesses, and any potential needs. Our Community Engagement Specialist, Tiffany Flores, will follow up if needed and help connect you with resources or opportunities based on your responses.
Calendar
Tuesday, September 16 - Picture Day
Tuesday, September 16 - JA Board meeting at Summit Westminster at 6:00 p.m. and via Zoom
Friday, September 19 - No school - Professional Development Day
PTO News
Fun Run: Jefferson Academy Elementary is hosting our annual Boosterthon Fun Run on October 31st, and we’re looking for local businesses to partner with us! Sponsorships help us provide all our kiddos and staff with their t-shirts that they use for various activities throughout the year, all while giving your business great community visibility. We’d love to have your support this year! We have several levels of sponsorships this year so please reach out to funrun@japto.info, or visit our online sponsorship site to become a sponsor today! We would love your support!
Mileage Club Starts Next Week: Join 1st - 6th grade students on the track as they log miles to earn prizes during lunch recess. This is an outdoor volunteer opportunity and younger kids may also attend. Sign up for as many Tuesdays or Thursdays as you're able, or email mileageclub@japto.info for more information.
Family Movie Night - Hey All JA Families - you are invited to our next Family Movie Night on Friday, September 12, 2025 at 5:15 PM in the Commons at school (Movie Starts at 5:30pm). Our featured movie will be Disney's Live Action Lilo and Stitch. This is a FREE event for all grades Pre-K through 6th but please RSVP to attend this event as we need to know how many people will be coming.
Spirit Wear - Order today and save 25% on all JA spirit wear through September 9. Start the school year right with spirit wear you want to wear! (link)
Recycling: Program: 8 years running! Total recycled: 5600 lbs. Total Earned: $2350 for the PTO, and $220 for additional school supplies. The list of collected items has been updated! Some items are no longer collected because companies have discontinued their programs (including candy and snack wrappers and medicinal packaging). If you collect items for this program, please review the list at WhatIsSheRecycling.weebly.com for the most updated list. Thank you for collecting!
Longmont Dairy Lids - Are you a Longmont dairy customer? We collect their plastic lids for their Milk Caps for Moo-Lah program. We received a check for $225.50 from the last load sent from last year. Thank you for collecting!
Yearbooks - 2025-2026 Yearbooks are on sale! This year will feature a high quality, hard cover, 92 page yearbook. Buy yours now and preserve this year's memories forever!
https://2025-26-jefferson-academy-elementary-yearbook.cheddarup.com
Join PTO - Join the JA PTO today! Click HERE to pay your dues and become a voting member, your voice helps shape our school community.”
Save the Dates
09/10/25 - Teacher Breakfast - Hosted by 5th grade families
09/12/25 - Family Movie Night - All Grades - Live Action Lilo and Stitch
09/23/25 - Community Social at Qdoba