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!
Our TJ Art Club created these amazing masterpieces for our school to celebrate Earth Day! 💕🌎🌈
Egg Hunt meets LEGO Challenge! Our students had a blast searching for hidden eggs—each one holding specific LEGO instruction inside! After the hunt, they got straight to work building some amazing creations. They did a fantastic job!
Students learned about our night sky, solar system, the space program, the constellations, and even black holes during our Sky Dome Planetarium assembly!
Second-grade students completed a STEM activity in which they worked together to create a birdhouse for their peep using jelly beans and toothpicks.
TJ's color run is April 26. Don’t forget to ask all your friends and family to join you!
Thomas Jefferson's annual Multicultural Night is April 29! Please consider signing up tp showcase a country! Participants will be able to showcase their culture though items, artifacts, pictures, clothing and food. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45AFAF29A3FFC34-48430499-multicultural#/
These amazing individuals were celebrated last night at the CAPE AWARDS!
Teacher of the year: Jessica Wons
Support Staff of the Year: Dawn Zabelka
Volunteer of the year: Erica Spreitzer
To show our support and raise awareness, our school came together to Light It Up Blue! From hallway decorations to bulletin boards, our building is glowing with positivity, acceptance, and understanding. We are proud to celebrate the diversity, strengths, and voices of individuals with autism. Swipe through to see how we’ve transformed our halls this month!
We are excited for spring in the media center! This week, third grade students heard the story “Escargot and the Search for Spring” and then created their own snails, so fun! 🐌
Shout out to Mrs. Hogan! As we recognize and celebrate Assistant Principal Week, we want to thank Mrs. Hogan so much for always being so helpful and supportive.
Red Cross visited 2nd-grade classrooms and taught students about fire safety.
