WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL! PHONE IN REGISTRATION IS MONDAY, AUGUST 7-10TH 8:30-3:00. ALL FAMILIES MUST CALL AND CONFIRM THAT YOUR STUDENT WILL BE ATTENDING JEFFERSON. PLEASE CALL THE BUS BARN FOR BUS ROUTES. 208-324-4426 JEFFERSON OFFICE 208-324-8896 KINDER CENTER-208-324-1287 MEET YOUR TEACHER- WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16TH 1-5 KINDERGARDENS FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL- THURSDAY, AUGUST 17TH 1ST-3RD GRADE FIRST DAY OF SCHOO-FRIDAY, AUGUST 18TH (EARLY RELEASE AT 2:10)

The Jerome School District will be using SchoolMessenger to keep parents and students informed and up to date! Parents will be able to keep all communications for their student/students in ONE PLACE, SchoolMessenger, which will be great for those with multiple children in the district! SchoolMessenger also allows for users to customize how they want to receive notifications. For more in-depth information please go to: https://www.schoolmessenger.com/faq-family-smapp or SCAN QR Code SchoolMessenger allows you to personalize communications from your school or district. After logging in, you will be able to: See your related SchoolMessenger Contacts across schools. View the last 30 days of SchoolMessenger messages. Change your SchoolMessenger communication preferences. Opt-in to Push notifications (mobile only). Join groups, classes, and more for easy two-way communication “The best thing about the SchoolMessenger App is it shows me which of my children the message is about. I don’t have to guess which school it’s coming from!” - JSD Parent with children in 4 schools To create an account, go to https://go.schoolmessenger.com/#/home Click “Sign up” at the top of the page, or download the SchoolMessenger App from the App Store or Google Play. This is a separate account than your PowerSchool Parent account, but MUST use the same email address you have on file as a parent with PowerSchool. You will only see messages for children tied to that email in PowerSchool. Enter the email address you have on file with the School/PowerSchool and create a password. You’ll need to verify that email before proceeding. Return to SchoolMessenger and sign in using the email and password you just verified. The SchoolMessenger App is available to download for free in the App Store and Google play .

We hope you're having a great summer! Here's are the suggested supplies for each grade level.

Need a break? Our Virtual Calming Room is compiled of different strategies and outlets that can assist in managing emotions. Good self care takes practice and many repetitions to be second nature. Find out what works for you. Disclaimer: The links are purely for educational purposes and are not intended as psychological interventions or as a substitute for psychological treatment. If you are in need of psychological help you should seek the consultation of a licensed mental health professional. Need More Help? National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK 24/7 Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline: 208-398-4357 Call 24/7 or Text Mon-Fri 3 p.m.- Midnight ​ Local Mental Health Services: Valley Community Counseling Jerome: (208) 595-2284 Twin Falls: (208) 736-0695 Positive Connections Twin Falls: (209) 727-9999 Alliance Family Services Twin Falls: (208) 737-0572 Pro Active Behavioral Health Twin Falls: (208) 734-0407 Crosspointe Family Services Twin Falls: (208) 736-7090 Turning Point Center for Change Twin Falls: (208) 734-4250

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Jerome School District and Jiffy Lube/Burton Group announce the Excellence in Education recipients for January 2023: Jefferson Elementary School Teacher Shawn Silva; Falls City Teacher Stephanie Seig; and Jerome School District Migrant Liaison Patty Villavicencio. The Excellence in Education award recognizes the outstanding work by the staff in the district and schools. The Jerome School District Superintendent, along with a committee of representatives from each building, reviews nominations received by staff, parents, students and community members, and then each month selects 1 elementary certified, 1 secondary certified, and 1 classified staff member consisting of para-professionals, maintenance, food service, secretaries, to receive the award. Guidelines for selection are:  Recipients must be a current employee of the Jerome School District; for Certified Nominations: recipient must hold a valid Idaho teacher or pupil personnel certificate; for Classified Nominations: recipient must be employed in any non-certified position;  Administrators are not eligible for this recognition;  Students, parents, administrators, or fellow staff members may nominate the individual here ;  The recognition is for those who go above and beyond in making difference in the life of anindividual student or lives of a group of students. The Excellence in Education Award recipients for January, 2023 are: 1. Elementary certified recipient: Shawn Silva. With classroom experience of 19 years, Shawn is currently teaching in the district’s English as a Second Language program in Jefferson Elementary School. She was nominated by two elementary teachers with this nomination: Shawn Silva is a light in our school for students. She takes so much time to get to know and love each child she comes into contact with. This is my first year having her working with my students. I see the love and positivity she shows them at all times even when things get hard. My students love to go to her classroom because they know they are loved, appreciated, and included. Mrs. Silva is a light to all students she meets. Shawn is a caring, loving, teacher. She always treats her students with a smile, hug or hello. I teach across the hall from her and I see the excitement as they arrive to her class. She works specifically with English Language Learners and to see them progress has been amazing! I also have truly appreciated her support as a newer staff member. She showed me the way by showing kindness and support. She has also worked in the district for a very long time! Her former students always come back to say, “hello!” “Do you remember me?” and, “I loved your class so much!” She always remembers them too! Shawn translates for staff, students and parents where there is a Spanish English barrier. She truly is one of our backbones in our school and I’m not sure what our students would do without her! 2. Secondary certified recipient: Stephanie Seig. As a Falls City Academy Social Studies Teacher, Stephanie has taught for 16 years with 2 years in Jerome. She was nominated by a co-worker with these comments: Ms. Seig has demonstrated a true approach to teaching and teamwork. She has taken on the challenge of filling in for principal when needed. As a teacher she strives to ensure that every student is learning. She provides an environment that students feel safe and comfortable in for learning. Ms. Seig always has a positive attitude that is contagious with the staff and students. Not only does she challenge her students to grow and learn, she does the same personally. She role models what being a life long learner is for her students. She is also a fantastic peer for our newer teachers as she helps provide guidance and help. Ms. Seig is truly deserving to receive the Excellence in Education and she has been willing to teach classes that she has not taught before to help our students receive credits not otherwise offered in our school such as speech. She has many endorsements and is willing to try new classes to help broaden our students' interests. In the fourth quarter she will teach psychology for the first time. She uses her years of experience positive attitude to encourage students and her fellow teachers. She has helped start up School Spirit Club for Falls City Academy. 3. Classified staff recipient: Patty Villavicencio. As one of two Migrant Family Liaisons for Jerome School District, Patty has worked for the district for four years and was nominated by district staff with this information: Patty is always working above and beyond to help not only the migrant families, but often she gets calls from non-English speakers that can not communicate with the secretaries at some schools. She supports an after-school tutoring program at the school trying to keep the migrant high schoolers on task with assignments or projects. As I mentioned before, in this group, often there are some students that are not in the migrant program, and Patty without thinking twice, helps them with the assignment they need help with. Also, families call her for help if they need to fill out documents, or translations or just someone to listen to them, Patty is always there and happy to help. Patty is always cheerful and happy to be at work, her sense of humor is contagious. Patty has been a great asset to the Jerome School District Migrant program. She is very professional in her work, pays great attention to detail, and has increased our identification and recruitment which has increased our program. Patty takes time to learn about our families, making connections and providing support as needed. She provides afterschool tutoring at the high school and has supported many students in gaining the credits necessary to graduate. Our program would not continue to grow and prosper without her! Patty is on her 4th year with the district and has never received this recognition. It is time. The Excellence in Education Award program began in 2016 and continues through the 2022-23 school year and has recognized the district’s outstanding teachers and classified staff each month, for a full list of award recipients contact the district office. The Jerome School District presents each recipient a plaque with a $50 gift card provided by Jiffy Lube/Burton Group at the monthly school board meetings.

Jerome School District and Jiffy Lube/Burton Group announce the Excellence in Education recipients for December 2022: Summit Elementary School Teacher Jodi Ostler; Jerome Middle School Teacher Valerie Chappell; and Horizon Elementary School Long Term Sub Christy Keys. The Excellence in Education award recognizes the outstanding work by the staff in the district and schools. The Jerome School District Superintendent, along with a committee of representatives from each building, reviews nominations received by staff, parents, students and community members, and then each month selects 1 elementary certified, 1 secondary certified, and 1 classified staff member consisting of para-professionals, maintenance, food service, secretaries, to receive the award. Guidelines for selection are:  Recipients must be a current employee of the Jerome School District; for Certified Nominations: recipient must hold a valid Idaho teacher or pupil personnel certificate; for Classified Nominations: recipient must be employed in any non-certified position;  Administrators are not eligible for this recognition;  Students, parents, administrators, or fellow staff members may nominate the individual here ;  The recognition is for those who go above and beyond in making difference in the life of anindividual student or lives of a group of students. The Excellence in Education Award recipients for December, 2022 are: 1. Elementary certified recipient: Jodi Ostler. With classroom experience of 28 years, Jodi is currently teaching in the district’s Dual Language Immersion Program at Summit Elementary School. She was nominated by a student: Mrs. Ostler should be the Excellence of Education Award Teacher because she helps her students, and is a great role model. When I say she is a great role model I mean she is so nice, smart, organized, and cares for all of her students and coworkers. Mrs. Ostler is the best teacher I could ever ask for in the 5th grade. 2. Secondary certified recipient: Valerie Chappell. As a Jerome Middle School Teacher, Valerie has taught for 24 years with 5 years in Jerome. She was nominated by a middle school teacher, with these comments: Valerie Chappell does teaching the right way for the vast middle ground of students, eager high achievers, and those struggling alike. However, the main reason for this nomination is how much work she puts in for those struggling. We put a lot of thought into creating modified work or creating intervention classes, and Mrs. Chappell does it the old fashioned way, with no complaint or second thought, and I believe helps her struggling students achieve better for that reason. Hardly a week goes by when she is not alerting other staff members to a student she believes needs extra help, and provides her reasons for believing, and those reasons are always solid, based not only on observation, but on consistent patterns of work and achievement in class. She then makes a plan and specifically makes contact with other teachers to help her help said student. Case in point, she has made time for at least 5 students over the last two weeks to come in early, during lunch, and after school along with their parents to get extra help with math. Mrs. Chappell also takes the lead or helps take the lead on any project she is a part of. Good teaching is about far more than simply having good lessons waiting. Valerie Chappell is simply a strong leader, either by official capacity or in practice, among her fellow teachers. Her students respect and respond to her. Her no-nonsense approach to problems and solutions makes everything about working with her easier and more effective, which is something every school (every workplace!) needs. 3. Classified staff recipient: Christy Keys. As a long-term substitute para professional at Horizon Elementary School, Francisca has been employed with the district since 2020. Francisca received the nomination from a district staff member: Christy Keys is an invaluable, authentic, driven part of the Horizon Behavior Team. Often you'll find Mrs. Christy reading Spot of Emotions social stories to our kiddos with Big Feelings in the hallways or in the break rooms. Christy's willingness to go beyond the classroom to help some of our most vulnerable and challenging students is beyond measure. Christy is always willing to "tap-in" anytime a teacher or Mrs. Emily needs a break, a moment, or just a second to sit down to process the day. Christy has been an intricate part in the building of Horizon’s legendary Sensory Room! Additionally, she has created Zones of Regulation Bulletin Boards and student hands on tools to help our littles feel connected, heard, and validated. Christy has supported countless behavior plans through our Rabbit and Turtle break rooms, as well as helped students work through their fight, flight, and freeze responses when they are triggered. Today, I nominate Christy, because she always finds a way to build the relationship for those students we often think of as unteachable. The Excellence in Education Award program began in 2016 and continues through the 2022-23 school year and has recognized the district’s outstanding teachers and classified staff each month, for a full list of award recipients contact the district office. The Jerome School District presents each recipient a plaque with a $50 gift card provided by Jiffy Lube/Burton Group at the monthly school board meetings.

JMS offers an amazing mentor program called DUDEs in School. Dudes In Schools is a volunteer group of dads or male volunteers who want to help kids excel in school. Let's face it, we all need support. Especially children. We greet kids in the morning, hang around on lunch, and connect to kids who need us. Do you think this is something you would like to do? Fill out the form below! https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdcfjeFHj8LTn.../viewform