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Welcome to Thomas Jefferson Elementary School!
We want to provide educational and character-building opportunities for students, parents, teachers and administrators by working together to develop academic and social skills for present and future success.
Talented Students
Art, music and physical education are an important aspect of education at Jefferson.
Students attend classes on a rotation schedule.
Community Schools
Union Public Schools is committed to strengthening children, families, and communities. Our Community Schools support student growth and achievement while also creating strong ties among families, students, schools, and communities.
Our Mission
We at Jefferson Elementary will strive to achieve our personal best as we become life-long learners by showing respect, acting responsibly and behaving safely.
Before & After School
The Extended Day Program (EDP) provides safe, alternative educational child care, enhancing the child’s extended day. Recognizing the busy lifestyles of today’s family, the district attempts to work in partnership with home and parents by providing before and after school supervision at the school site.
Active PTA
Jarman has an active Parent Teacher Association (PTA) that works closely with school administration and teachers to promote a positive school experience for all students.
Jefferson News
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All Union Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday January 10, due to snow and deteriorating road conditions. All Union offices, including the Education Service Center, will be closed as well.
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Union Public Schools will host the Redhawks Robotics Rumble this Saturday at the Union 6th/7th Grade Center. The Redhawks Robotics Rumble is an elementary robotics competition where the top teams compete for the championship.
The all-day event starts when doors open at 8 a.m. and check-in and robotic inspections begin.
8:45 a.m. Inpection Closes (Al teams must be present)
9 a.m. Drivers Meeting & Opening Session
9:20 a.m. Skills Open & Interviews Begin
12:15 p.m. Luinch
12:45 p.m. Skills Close
1 p.m. Begin Practice / Qualifications Rounds Begin
3:30 p.m. Qualifing Matches End
3:50 p.m. Final Matches Begin
4:45 p.m. Awards Ceremony
![The Union U-Wear Spirit Store Christmas Sale is underway, now through December 20. All regular-priced items are 25 percent off. Stock up on your Union gear and shop early while supplies last!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733751409/unionpsorg/dmw8vjkhdhqiuheilxqh/469805441_122202829634182952_3867139209528415457_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733751409/unionpsorg/dmw8vjkhdhqiuheilxqh/469805441_122202829634182952_3867139209528415457_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733751409/unionpsorg/dmw8vjkhdhqiuheilxqh/469805441_122202829634182952_3867139209528415457_n.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733751409/unionpsorg/dmw8vjkhdhqiuheilxqh/469805441_122202829634182952_3867139209528415457_n.jpg","width":1080}])
The Union U-Wear Spirit Store Christmas Sale is underway, now through December 20. All regular-priced items are 25 percent off. Stock up on your Union gear and shop early while supplies last!
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Union Public Schools will be closed December 23 through Friday, January 3, 2025. Students and teachers will return to class on Monday, January 6, 2025.
![Union Athletics]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1715960056/unionpsorg/qxe4u8mdchildfo2oaml/UnionAthleticsLogo.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1715960056/unionpsorg/qxe4u8mdchildfo2oaml/UnionAthleticsLogo.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1715960056/unionpsorg/qxe4u8mdchildfo2oaml/UnionAthleticsLogo.png","width":521}])
Registration is open now through January 13, 2025 for Intramural Stunt, for Union girls in grades 4-7.
![Union Bands wants to be your Holiday Gift Wrapping service this year and raised money for its program. WHEN: SATURDAY, DEC. 21, 2024 WHERE: UNION HIGH SCHOOL *USE EAST LOOP ENTRANCE OFF MINGO, FOLLOW SIGNAGE TIME: 9:00-2:00 (LAST DROP-OFF) PICK UP BY 3:30PM NO TIME FOR WRAPPING GIFTS? LET THE STUDENTS FROM UNION BAND HELP YOU! BRING US YOUR GIFTS TO DRESS UP FOR YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. STUDENTS WILL WRAP YOUR GIFTS AND DECORATE WITH HANDMADE BOWS AND TAGS.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734021899/unionpsorg/cxarqujlc3qv9cmfnv1p/2024-12-12_10-44-29.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734021899/unionpsorg/cxarqujlc3qv9cmfnv1p/2024-12-12_10-44-29.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1734021899/unionpsorg/cxarqujlc3qv9cmfnv1p/2024-12-12_10-44-29.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734021899/unionpsorg/cxarqujlc3qv9cmfnv1p/2024-12-12_10-44-29.png","width":917}])
Union Bands wants to be your Holiday Gift Wrapping service this year and raised money for its program.
![Union Public Schools Board of Education: Steve Nguyen - Zone 5; Dr. Chris McNeil - Zone 2; Heather McAdams - Zone 3; Stacey Roemerman - Zone 4 ; Joey Reyes - Zone 1; and Superintendent Dr. John Federline.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1730392406/unionpsorg/bgx1digyvbwp7ra8oo16/Board_Of_Education_Oct24.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1730392406/unionpsorg/bgx1digyvbwp7ra8oo16/Board_Of_Education_Oct24.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1730392406/unionpsorg/bgx1digyvbwp7ra8oo16/Board_Of_Education_Oct24.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1730392406/unionpsorg/bgx1digyvbwp7ra8oo16/Board_Of_Education_Oct24.png","width":1000}])
A brief summary of the December 9 Board of Education meeting has been posted which includes information on the Long-Range Planning Committee, financial audit and more.
The Board of Education on first reading Monday, November 11, considered various board policy revisions, which may be viewed online.
![All Union students will be asked to vote for the name of Union's new mascot.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731949543/unionpsorg/ivvtt1ndoshuu0k7esd0/mascotvoteart.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731949543/unionpsorg/ivvtt1ndoshuu0k7esd0/mascotvoteart.png","width":504}])
Update: A selection has been made and High School students are auditioning to perform as the new mascot. No spoilers but expect a fun announcement in the new year! Go Redhawks!
![Steve Nguyen]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1701118557/unionpsorg/qyn8s36ktsg3ctcdls1z/DistrictNewsThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1701118557/unionpsorg/qyn8s36ktsg3ctcdls1z/DistrictNewsThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1701118557/unionpsorg/qyn8s36ktsg3ctcdls1z/DistrictNewsThumbnail.png","width":800}])
In the Union Public Schools District 5 race, incumbent Steve Nguyen has automatically won election to a full five-year term after he was appointed to replace Ken Kinnear in June.
District News
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Union Alternative School Principal Chris Ducker will be conducting a forum for students in grades 9-12 who have applied or who wish to apply to the Alternative School at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 22.
![Teacher Of The Year Spotlight: Trent Spencer]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1735836309/unionpsorg/jvlj6mj81cqrvvxbx5d5/DSC08731.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1735836309/unionpsorg/jvlj6mj81cqrvvxbx5d5/DSC08731.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1735836309/unionpsorg/jvlj6mj81cqrvvxbx5d5/DSC08731.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1735836309/unionpsorg/jvlj6mj81cqrvvxbx5d5/DSC08731.jpg","width":1000}])
History teacher Trent Spencer was named Teacher of the Year for the Union Alternative School.
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Special thanks to our Union Operations team (and Alternative School Principal Chris Ducker) for all of their hard work today clearing our parking lots, sidewalks and entryways! - Superintendent Dr. John Federline.
![Teacher Of The Year Spotlight: Jennifer Tempest]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1735832788/unionpsorg/tgadwfz4tlggf3tqxa0v/DSC02004.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1735832788/unionpsorg/tgadwfz4tlggf3tqxa0v/DSC02004.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1735832788/unionpsorg/tgadwfz4tlggf3tqxa0v/DSC02004.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1735832788/unionpsorg/tgadwfz4tlggf3tqxa0v/DSC02004.jpg","width":1000}])
Math teacher Jennifer Tempest was named Teacher of the Year for the Union High School Freshman Academy.
All Union Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday January 10, due to snow and deteriorating road conditions. All Union offices, including the Education Service Center, will be closed as well.
All afterschool and evening activities at Union Public Schools have been cancelled today because of snowy and icy weather. However, EDP or Exended Day Program times will operate as normal.
![Teacher Of The Year Spotlight: Becky Davis]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1735832271/unionpsorg/ixhh8fxjg5vgb9fzopuf/DSC01846.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1735832271/unionpsorg/ixhh8fxjg5vgb9fzopuf/DSC01846.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1735832271/unionpsorg/ixhh8fxjg5vgb9fzopuf/DSC01846.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1735832271/unionpsorg/ixhh8fxjg5vgb9fzopuf/DSC01846.jpg","width":1000}])
Math teacher Becky Davis was named Teacher of the Year for the Union 8th Grade Center.
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The Union Schools Education Foundation is delighted to present the Red, White, & Black Masquerade Gala,a party that promises to be full of mystery, fun, and excitement, and raise funds for Union Public Schools. The big event will be Saturday, May 3.
![Union Pubic Schools will host its Teacher of the year celebration at 9 a.m. Friday, Janury 17, at the Union Performing Arts Center. Doors open at 8 a.m. All of the Site Teachers of the Year will be recognized as Union announces its new District Teacher of the Year.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736351637/unionpsorg/pdgskxhsduutgbpkrgla/2025-01-08_9-23-34.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736351637/unionpsorg/pdgskxhsduutgbpkrgla/2025-01-08_9-23-34.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736351637/unionpsorg/pdgskxhsduutgbpkrgla/2025-01-08_9-23-34.png","width":773}])
Union Pubic Schools will host its Teacher of the year celebration at 9 a.m. Friday, Janury 17, at the Union Performing Arts Center.
![600 WINS for Coach Rudy Garcia! 🏀✨ An incredible accomplishment tonight in Ponca City. Thank you for inspiring generations of student athletes. A true leader and legend in Union Athletics!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736346940/unionpsorg/w7dkys9gdsb28ndyhuff/472848241_122209125692182952_9191161204857736728_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736346940/unionpsorg/w7dkys9gdsb28ndyhuff/472848241_122209125692182952_9191161204857736728_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1736346940/unionpsorg/w7dkys9gdsb28ndyhuff/472848241_122209125692182952_9191161204857736728_n.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1736346940/unionpsorg/w7dkys9gdsb28ndyhuff/472848241_122209125692182952_9191161204857736728_n.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1736346940/unionpsorg/w7dkys9gdsb28ndyhuff/472848241_122209125692182952_9191161204857736728_n.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736346940/unionpsorg/w7dkys9gdsb28ndyhuff/472848241_122209125692182952_9191161204857736728_n.jpg","width":1616}])
Congratulations to Boys Head Basketball Coach Rudy Garcia on his 600th career victory!
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Union provides English Learners a high-quality program, designed to assist students in learning English & to meet challenging state academic content & standards.
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Union provides a full-day, year-round program for eligible 3-year-olds, 4-year-olds and kindergarteners. Students learn language, fine arts, problem-solving and more.
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