Jefferson West Elementary School

Lay out your best outfits tonight, be sure to comb your hair in the morning, and brush those pearly whites real good, Tigers! IT'S PICTURE DAY, TOMORROW!

Kindergarten started their morning on Friday with a "Walk and Talk". Every morning, we rotate through the classes for a little social time around the playground. Mrs. Lloyd happened to capture the kindness being spread this particular beautiful morning. (Notice all the hand holding 🫶)

Parents, just so you are aware, the $3.00 for the movie ticket includes a small drink and popcorn for your student. Unfortunately, we will be on a time crunch, so please ensure your kiddo leaves their allowances at home. There will be no extra purchases allowed. Thank you! We will be getting back in time for your student to eat a sack lunch in their classrooms. No need to send lunches. Students, teachers, and staff are all so excited for this field trip! We've never done anything like this before, so it will be an experience. Nonetheless, we thank you for allowing us to experience it with your littles. 🤖

Parents: This is a friendly reminder to go through your child's backpack. Jr. Weststeppers form and payment is due Tuesday, Sept. 24th.

Reminder: There is no school Monday, Sept 16th due to Professional Development. Enjoy your 3-Day weekend, Tigers!

Busses will run two hours later. Classes begin at 10:00 A.M. Doors open at 9:30 A.M. Breakfast will be available.

We will never forget.

Parents: The Homecoming Parade is coming up quickly! Just a few reminders for those veterans and announcements for those new to the Jeff West community. The parade will travel east to west down Main Street starting at 6:30 P.M. This means that the drivers will be looking directly into the setting sun. Please be vigilant about keeping your children safe while grabbing some parade candy. It can be difficult for the drivers to see with the sun glare on their windshield. We understand the excitement is hard to contain, but the children's safety is our first priority. Looking forward to celebrating with all our Tigers tomorrow!

Regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting, Monday, September 9, 6:30pm at the District Office. The budget hearings will be held at the District Office from 6-6:30pm. At 6:30pm, Board President Dave Jensen will call the meeting to order, approve the agenda, and then approve the 2024-2025 budget. The Board will then recess and move to the High School Library to hold the remainder of the regular meeting. Agenda Information: https://usd340.diligent.community/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=103 Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83037477436?pwd=urODqyIj07pYqXpx2lUCYYxsvcGqX6.1 Meeting ID: 830 3747 7436 Passcode: 543271

After-Prom is serving a Homecoming Parade Dinner @ Tiger Stadium @ 6:30pm. Plan to come hungry! See the flyer for more information.

If you are a grandparent or a special friend, USD 340 wants you to know how special and important you are in the lives of our students. Thank you for all that you do!

The Kansas City Metro Challenger Football league wants you! It is an organized flag football league for boys and girls ages 5 and up who have special needs. They play in the fall and spring with open enrollment throughout the year. Players from all over the Kansas City Metro and other nearby areas are welcome and accommodations will be made for anyone who wants to play. There is no fee to play or equipment to buy. As long as the parents are willing to travel to the Heritage Park Football Complex, they will have a wonderful and safe place to play football. Check out their website: www.kcmetrochallenger.org to register online, see league details, game schedules, and find contact information. There is a DVD available that showcases the kids participating in the games. Check out the video on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yn0pKB2nvE.

It's Military Appreciation Night tonight at our first home Jefferson West Football game. All current and former service members are welcome and will be recognized; there is no admission for them. Please join us for the National Anthem on the field at 6:45pm.

Hula Hut day in P.E.!!

Reminder: There is no school Monday, Sept 2nd in observance of Labor Day. Enjoy your 3-Day weekend, Tigers!

From High School Head Football Coach, David Bowen... This picture is a reminder that sports and activities have a massive impact on so many different lives.. Represented here we have Jeff West Varsity Football, 7th-8th football, 3rd-6th Tackle football, HS Cheer and Dance teams, our school mascot and all of the parents that made it possible.. This was a great way to start the 24-25 football season!

Bash 2024

Bash. 2024

My apologies for the delayed post. If you weren’t able to attend the Back-to-School Bash on Thursday, 8/8, you missed a great event! There were approximately 850-900 people in attendance. The weather couldn’t have been more perfect! I hope you all had a great evening!! ~~Melanie Hainer I would like to thank specific people/organizations. If I leave you out, please don’t take it personally. There are so many who made this event AWESOME!! Touch-a-Truck Meriden Fire and Ambulance U. S. Army Kansas State Patrol Meriden Police Department Jefferson County Sheriff Department USD 340 Transportation Kris Tuck Meriden Antique Engine and Threshers Association Service Organizations Jefferson West Booster Club Apparel Shack Love and Logic – Leslie Bruton Kansas State Patrol K9 Demonstration – Trooper Clark and Service Dog Lewis Kansas State Patrol Free Car Seat Inspection KAAP Medicaid Grant – Kona Ice Sponsor Boy Scouts – Topeka Clover Power 4-H Club – Carol Kahler U. S. Army Woolly Farms Scoop Troop Jefferson West Groups Booster Club – Grill Education Foundation TeamMates Preschool High School SADD High School Pep Club High School Cheerleaders – Temp Tattoos High School Weststeppers – Music High School Volleyball Team – Function Inflatables Helpers High School Football Coaches & Team Members Elementary School Teachers – Corn Hole Board of Education Individuals – If I left someone out, it wasn’t intentional Brad Neuenswander & Dave Jensen – They did ALL THE GRILLING Adam Petesch – Propane Rescuer Tim Roberts and Maintenance Department Melvin Lockhart and Transportation Department Leslie Abbott Eryn Allen Linda Bigham Abby Martin Kelsey Miller Aaron Neely LaDonna Schuetz & Sons Colter Scott & Scoop Troop/Woolly Farms Tiger Mascot who needs a name!

YOU'RE INVITED! Please see the bulletin for more details.