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Quick Links:  Reflections 2025 /  Join Jefferson PTA   /   NP Jefferson Parents FB Group



Annual Scarecrow Contest

Please begin sending in non-perishable items so your child can vote for their favorite scarecrow.  The top three classroom Scarecrows with the most votes will win a prize.  We will be collecting donations until Friday, October 31st, and they will be delivered to our local food pantry. Thank you for helping make a difference in our community. 

Get your NP Chair now!! 

Click here to order: 

https://my.cheddarup.com/c/north-pocono-chair-sale/items 





 PTA Reflections Program 2025


This year’s theme is “𝐈 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠!”.  


It is a wonderful opportunity for students to showcase their artistic abilities with the possibility to be recognized at numerous levels! It is fun and easy to do!


Students can show their interpretation of this theme by entering the reflections program through the categories of:

  • 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬

  • 𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐲

  • 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

  • 𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐲

  • 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐦 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 

  • 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 


𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐮𝐞 𝐛𝐲 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟓𝐭𝐡 and must be submitted digitally to Kimberly Sanderson at jeffersonptareflections1@gmail.com

When you email your child’s submission, you must simultaneously fill out this google entry form:

https://forms.gle/nVeYmkauax79giS57 

A google entry form must be completed for each submission. 

Bylaws

JEC PTA Bylaws are up for renewal in 2025. The revised bylaws are to be voted on at the November meeting. They can be reviewed here: 

Jefferson Elementary Center Bylaws 2025 - Google Docs.pdf

2025-2026 Board Members

  • Laura Havenstrite, President

  • Kim Sanderson, Vice President

  • Lauren Golden,  2nd Vice President

  • Colette Rutkowski, Secretary

  • Laura Vonderhey, Treasurer

PTA Membership

Membership costs just $10.00 per member annually and allows you the opportunity to volunteer at our events throughout the year.  

The easiest way to join is online at the link below. https://jec.memberhub.store/

Your membership card will be sent electronically to the email address provided.  Paper membership forms are available in the main office for pickup. Make checks payable to "Jefferson Elementary PTA."


Clearance  Information 

Pennsylvania law requires school volunteer clearances. Adults applying for, or holding an unpaid position as a volunteer with a child care service, a school or a program, activity or service responsible for a child’s welfare or having direct volunteer contact with children, will need the following clearances submitted every five years:

  • Act 34 - PA State Police Criminal Record Check

https://epatch.pa.gov/TandCVolunteer

  • Act 151 - PA Child Abuse History

https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home

  • Act 114 - FBI Criminal History Check (Fingerprints)

https://www.identogo.com/locations/pennsylvania

    On the website - click digital fingerprinting,     then enter code 1KG6XN. There is a $25.00       fee for this service. 

Generally, the state waives the fee for the Act 34 and Act 151 clearances for volunteers, please see each website for more information. 


Completed clearances can be sent into the JEC office or emailed to Alison Bollard- abollard@npsd.org. 

If you have any questions, please contact your school's PTA President. Parents without clearances on file  will not be able to volunteer in our school or chaperone class field trips.

You must also be a  member of the PTA to volunteer at the school or chaperone field trips. 

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Croc Charms 

Croc charms are $5.00 and available all year long. 

Contact the PTA for an order form.

🍫🍫🍫CANDY SALES 🍫🍫🍫

Gertrude Hawk

Orders due: November 4th


Dunmore Candy Kitchen 

Orders due: November 17th 

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NP BLANKET FUNDRAISER

2 designs and 2 sizes!!

Blankets are still available!

Email the PTA for more  information.  

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North Pocono Spirit Wear 


https://1stplacespiritwear.com/schools/PA/Jefferson%20Township/Jefferson%20Elementary%20School?


PTA Meeting

Next meeting: 

November 4th at 7:00

JEC Cafeteria


Birthday Celebrations

CHOOSE ONE OPTION: 

🎉Birthday Wagon

The Birthday Wagon is available this school year!!  Please fill out the online form 2 weeks prior to your requested date.  


  • The requested date is not guaranteed, but we will do our best to get as close as possible.  

  • Payment must be received before the birthday wagon can be scheduled. 

  • Payment can be made by:

    • Check for $25.00 made out to Jefferson PTA  and sent in to your child's teacher

    • Credit Card 

Birthday Wagon Request Form 


🎉Classroom Treat 

You can also choose to celebrate by having a birthday treat sent to your child's classroom.  Must be ordered 5 days in advance.  

Healthy Classroom Party Order Form

Form and check can be sent into the JEC Cafeteria

🎉Classroom Treat from Home 

Store bought food items can be sent in to the school for your child to share with their class. 

Box Tops for Education

The Box Tops for Education app can be downloaded for free on your smartphone!  No need to clip, just scan your receipt after each shopping trip and Jefferson earns money for qualified purchases.  Our school has earned generous checks every year!


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