March 1, 2021
DOLPHIN DID YOU KNOW
DINING WITH DOLPHINS: FRESH BROTHERS

MARCH 3RD
JEFFERSON BOOK FAIR

FEB 22- MAR 7TH
Dear Parents and Families,

We are working hard to keep kids reading and raise critical funds for our school with our Scholastic Virtual Book Fair from Feb. 22nd – Mar. 7th!

The Fair will connect your kids to notable books and inspiring characters—helping them become lifelong readers. And you’ll love the new option to experience the magic of a Book Fair through this virtual shopping experience!

Plus, enjoy these special virtual shopping features:
  • Access to over 6,000 products
  • All orders ship direct to home
  • eWallet so friends and family can contribute
  • FREE shipping on book-only orders over $25*
  • All purchases support our school and earn 25% in rewards

Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with virtual shopping:


Thank you for continuing to support our school.

Happy reading!!!!!
PTA MEMBERSHIPS UPDATE

When we started this year's PTA Membership campaign in August 2020 our overall goal was set at 817 members. We are so grateful for all families, teachers, staff, and businesses who have signed up to become PTA members!!

We are currently at 779 members, that is 95% of the goal.


With school reopening for in-person education, we need your help now!

If you are not yet a PTA Member or if you wish to purchase an extra membership for a grandparent or another family member, please SIGN UP TODAY TODAY.

One membership costs only $15 and is 100% tax deductible (TAX ID 95-6204301). Becoming a PTA Member DOES NOT mean that you sign up for volunteering.

JOIN ONLINE:

or

JOIN OFFLINE: Print the PTA Membership Form and place in the lockbox (located on the fence near the school office) together with a check made payable to the Jefferson PTA.

YEARBOOK

YEARBOOK PHOTOS: MARCH 9 AND 10
YEARBOOK PHOTOS WILL BE TAKEN INDIVIDUALLY (NO CLASS PHOTOS) OUTDOOR (JUST OUTSIDE JEFFERSON), ON MARCH 9 AND 10.

Picture day packets will be going home this week or you can order online at https://www.dorianstudio.com and search for Jefferson Elementary, Redondo Beach.
Our Yearbook Team is collecting the photos to capture the unique memories of the 2020-2021 school year and we’d like to include your best photos! The photos we are looking for are:
  • Students at work during the distance learning
  • The celebrations and events during the 2020-2021 school year: Christmas, Halloween, Battle of the Books and any class events!

If you have some amazing photos you’d like included, follow these steps:
1.    Go to https://commpe.pictavo.com/
2.    Select the School ID: 93635.
3.    Click the “Upload Photos” option and select your class from the list.
4.    Click the Upload button. Please limit the upload to 5 photos per person.

Note: Photos are accepted from until 4/9/2021
YEARBOOK

LOVE NOTES ON SALE NOW
A Love Note can be any wish you would like to send to your son, daughter, teacher or staff member. These notes will be included in the last few pages of the school yearbook.

Please keep love note under 140 characters including punctuation. Please proof read as entries will be submitted as you typed it.

After you submit your Love Note please complete the payment of $3.00 or your entry will not be included in the yearbook.

Love Notes will be accepted until April 8th
YEARBOOK

SALE NOW ON
RBEF GALA
RBEF IS looking for talented RBUSD Youth and Alumni to perform in the Spring Gala.

For more info and to sign up
JOIN THE RBEF GALA COMMITTEE

BE A PART OF THE MOST EXCITING EVENT IN REDONDO BEACH THIS SPRING
HELP US UPGRADE THE RUHS MARQUEE

TEXT "R U H S M A R" to 44-321
SCHOOL EMERGENCY KIT
More Prepared will help you prepare your family at school, work, and home for an emergency or natural disaster. Every child is required to have an emergency kit at school - make the process easier and support the PTA by ordering a ready-made kit from More Prepared! (Click to purchase)

On this page you will find some products that we recommend to help you get started, but you are free to shop anywhere on the site. Use coupon code JEFFERSON when ordering to ensure Jefferson Elementary PTA will get credit for your order!
  • Order a school survival kit now and be prepared for when school resumes in person learning. The Kids School Survival Kit meets California school requirements for emergency supplies for students. The food and water are good for 5 years so you can use the kit year after year.  
  • Order a home or backpack survival kit and be prepared at home or on the go. Each kit contains food, water, and supplies for 72 hours per person and has a 5 year shelf life!

Orders can be shipped directly to you or save on shipping with curbside pick up at the More Prepared warehouse in Hawthorne. 
20% of all regularly priced items will be donated to Jefferson Elementary PTA

*** Student kits necessary when students return to school ***

Visit https://www.moreprepared.com/schools/jefferson-elementary to purchase your kits today.
You can now purchase your items online in 3 easy steps:

1. Scan the QR code or go online to https://jeffersonschool2020.itemorder.com

2. Choose your items and add them to your cart

3. Securely checkout with your credit card
THE JEFFERSON APP IS LIVE
PARENTS AS TEACHERS SERIES
This week’s Parents as Teachers “Re-Engaging the Disengaged Learner” is brought to us by members of the Redondo Union High School counseling team: Ms. Kelley Goo, Ms. Deanna Johnson, and Ms. Tiffany Straight. Click here to learn strategies such as developing a daily routine, practicing self-care, and making connections to re-engage your student.  
  
DO YOU SHOP ON AMAZON?
Amazon is giving free money to Jefferson!

HOW DOES IT WORK?
Amazon Smile is a program through Amazon where they donate 0.5% of the purchase price of all items to the charity of your choice: Jefferson PTA.

Shopping at Amazon Smile is identical to shopping at Amazon with all the same items, so you use your existing Amazon account, and, if you are a Prime Member, your purchases are eligible for Prime just like before. Sound easy? It is!

To shop, go to http://smile.amazon.com/ch/95-6204301 and select Jefferson PTA as your chosen charity. After that, remember to visit smile.amazon.com to shop instead of amazon.com.
IMPORTANT DATES


February 22 – March 7 - Book Fair

April 2 - Local Holiday

April 5-9 - Spring recess

May 12 (2PM) - Kindergarten Info Session and Q&A for Enrolled and Incoming Parents

May 22, 2021 - RBEF Spring Virtual Gala 2021

June 10, 2021 - Last Day of School
Jefferson Elementary PTA

Website: dolphinpta.com
Tax ID: 95-6204301
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