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Traditions at The Jefferson School

 

Bake Sale

Everyone enjoys this delicious Student Council fundraiser. Baked goods are sold for $1 and benefit the Student Council's community outreach efforts.
 

Bingo Night

Families love our annual Bingo Night fundraiser. Kids and adults play for donated prizes and enjoy a fantastic dinner catered by a few of our favorite Rehoboth and Lewes restaurants.
 

Book Fair

 

Dr. Seuss' Birthday

 

Field Day

 

TJS at Funland

Great end of the year family event.
 

Halloween Parade

 

Grandparents/Friends Day

 

Kissy Grams

A Kissy Gram, an expression of friendship delivered on Valentine's Day, includes a decorative bag containing a message of friendship and 5 Hershey Kisses for $1. Students may purchase Kissy Grams for friends, teachers and family members. 
 

Pajama Day

Students and faculty are invited to wear pajamas to school. Participants are asked to bring at least one canned good to be donated to a local shelter/food bank.
 

Polar Bear Plunge

The TJS Polar Bears plunge into the chilly water each year to support Special Olympics of Delaware.
 

Reading Buddies

Each week, older students pair up with younger students for a special reading time. Students share their favorite books and read to each other, which promotes mentoring and a lifelong love for literature.
 

Respect Recognition Box

 

St. Patrick's Day

 

Sea Witch Festival

 

Spirit Days

Students live for TJS Spirit Days!
Recent Spirit Day themes: Crazy Hair Day, Crazy Hat Day, Crazy Outfit Day and Crazy Sock Day.