Jefferson Elementary PTA
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week at Jefferson is May 13-17, 2024. See below for more information about what to expect and how to participate!
How to Participate
Monday, May 13
Jefferson teachers and staff are "plane" awesome! So we're hosting a breakfast and a smoothie bar for our amazing crew!
Tuesday, May 14
There will be World Class Coffee for teachers and staff in the staff lounge. Also, your room parent may reach out to parents asking for volunteers to bring your teacher's favorite morning beverage.
Wednesday, May 15
THIS IS HUGE! We need YOU to help create a Best in the World farmers market and luncheon for our Jefferson teachers and staff. Scroll for more info, and donate here.
Thursday, May 16
"In flight" snacks will be delivered to teachers and staff, plus they can sign up for a massage! ​
Friday, May 17
For our Final Destination, please have your child bring a special note for your teachers and staff members. See below for details and here for a staff directory. ​
Celebrate our Teachers & Staff!
Farmers Market, May 15
Teachers and staff can shop for their favorite farmer's market items! We need the following items to be donated and delivered anytime before 4pm on Tuesday May 14th.
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Bring donated items in a basket, bucket, tray, wooden crate or anything else that will give it a farmer’s market feel.
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Sign up if you are able to provide any of the items. Any baskets you bring in for displaying the items you donate, please mark with your name, phone number, and teacher name and we'll be sure to get it back to you.
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Perishable items are requested to be dropped off at the school on Tuesday, May 14, or the morning of Wednesday, May 15. Non-perishable items, such as spice rubs, gift cards, or other creative gifts can be brought in anytime, but no later than Tuesday May 14th/morning of Wednesday, May 15th.
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If items are baked goods such as cookies or muffins, please wrap them individually in cellophane bags or a small pastry box.
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You may pick up your baskets on Thursday, May 16th. If you forget we will do our best to get them back to you. Just be sure to label it with your name and phone number.
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Please sign up for one more slots to indicate the item you can bring. If you'd like to bring more than one basket of the same item, please indicate that in the notes. We appreciate you, and are grateful for the help!
Notes of Gratitude, May 17
Calling all students and parents!
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Please bring in a note of appreciation or drawing for your teacher and for all the staff members you appreciate!
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Staff members could be any of the amazing people who help make our school function - cafeteria crew, janitorial crew, campus monitors (playground and lunch/snack time), front office and health office crew, instructional support and student services, library, counselors, and specials teachers.
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Here's the directory of our staff.
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Ask your student(s) if they know other members of the Jefferson team - you might be surprised who they come up with!