Welcome to our 2016-2017 School Year!

August 28, 2016, 10:00 pm

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Summer has zipped by and we are excited to finish our final preparations before opening the doors for the 2016-2017 school year. We welcome our new principal, Mr. Swanson, our new teachers and staff, and look forward to seeing our new and returning students on Tuesday, September 6th.  The doors will open at 8:35am and school starts at 8:50am.

Back To School informational fliers will be available for pick-up in the classrooms on "Meet the Teacher" day on Friday, September 2, from 9:00-10:00am.  Doors will open at 8:55.  Please exit promptly so we can continue our preparations for Tuesdays' first day of classes.   We will have over 800 students at TJ this year, and if you are able to walk, bicycle, or car pool for the event, it should reduce the parking crunch.

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Wednesdays at TJ - Is it early release today?

September 20, 2016, 10:00 pm

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During weeks when there is no school or early release on Monday or Friday, Wednesday will be a full day of school.  The first FULL DAY of SCHOOL on WEDNESDAY this year is October 12th, because there is no school on Columbus Day.

 

The full schedule for early release days is available from the Calendar Menu > 2016-2017 FCCPS List option .  It is also available {here}.  You can also check the Calendar Menu > TJ Calendar to see the current week.  Wednesdays show "ER" for Early Release or "Full Day" for a full day of school.

The following dates will be full day Wednesdays: October 12, November 9, December 21, January 1 and 18, February 8 and 22, April 19, May 31.

A New Lost and Found

October 31, 2016, 10:00 pm

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Be sure to label your children's clothing and lunch boxes.  
Jackets that are needed in the morning are quickly shed during recess, and forgotten during line up. Remind your child to check the lost and found which is found in the hallway between the cafeteria and the gym.  Very few of these items had a name in them!

 

 

Ms. Allan, FCEF Teacher of the Year

April 18, 2017, 5:11 am

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Hearty congratulations to the Falls Church Education Foundation Teacher of the Year, Ms. Lisa Allan, an exemplary fourth grade teacher at TJ since 1994. Students are grateful for the life-changing experience of being in her classroom. Colleagues look to her for leadership, compassion and guidance. Principal Paul Swanson noted that her "students are treated with dignity, warmth and goodness every single day."
Ms. Allan is an expert in Virginia history and geography, key components of the fourth grade curriculum. She brings history alive for her students, and models lifelong learning by participating in teacher institutes at Gunston Hall, Jamestown and Williamsburg and bringing those experiences to the classroom to benefit every student. According to parent Hannah Jordan, students "devour her social studies units like chocolate..."

Celebrate at the FCCPS Celebration of Excellence on Thursday, May 11 at MEHMS. Reception at 4:00 p.m. Ceremony at 4:45. Everyone is welcome!

Mrs. Potrykus, FCCPS Support Staff Employee of the Year

May 1, 2017, 6:38 am

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Last week the fourth grade team and school administrators surprised paraprofessional Jan Potrykus with the news that she has been selected as the FCCPS Support Staff Employee of the Year. In their nomination letter, the TJ fourth grade team wrote this:

As a special education paraprofessional to students in fourth grade, Jan Potrykus works closely with students and teachers in general education and special education settings. Colleagues share a deep appreciation for her dependability, sincerity, resourcefulness, and positive energy. Students are naturally drawn to her, are comforted and encouraged by her, and are excited to share their success with her. Parents admire the compassion she shows toward their children and marvel at her ability to form connections that result in significant academic, social, and behavioral growth

Jan is one of six nominees for this award. All nominees will be recognized at the FCCPS Celebration of Excellence on Thursday, May 11 at 4:00 p.m. in Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School cafetorium.

Ms. Hamby, Beginning Teacher Award Winner

May 1, 2017, 12:02 pm

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Falls Church City Public Schools is pleased to recognize the recipients the Apple Federal Credit Union Education Foundation Beginning Teacher Award. Teachers in their second or third year of teaching are eligible to apply for the award. Applicants reflected on their challenges and successes in the classroom. 
Alissa Hamby is aFourth Grade Teacher, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.
She is finishing their third year of teaching, having graduated from James Madison University with Bachelor of Science degrees in 2013 and M.Ed. in Teaching in 2014. Classmate Catherine Barr, a Pre-Kindergarten teacher at Jessie Thackrey Preschool, also received the award this year.

A Volunteer Celebration on Field Day

May 29, 2017, 6:38 am

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On Monday, June 19th, the TJ Staff, Faculty, and Students celebrate and appreciate our many volunteers.

Join us from 11am - 3:30pm in the TJ Media Center.

We appreciate all you do for our TJ Community.

2nd and 3rd Grade Field Day June 19th

36 volunteers will join 36 5th Grade students to run 18 stations for the 2nd and 3rd Grade Field Day from 12:30 - 3:15.  Meet at 12:15pm on the blacktop for instructions.  Follow {this link} to the Signup Genius to volunteer.

4th and 5th Grade Field Day June 19th

36 volunteers are needed to run 18 stations for the 4th and 5th Grade Field Day from 9-11:45am.  Meet at 8:45am on the blacktop for instructions.  Follow {this link} to the Signup Genius to volunteer.

Lost and Found

Please remember to check out the Lost and Found near the Fine Arts Hallway between the Cafeteria and the Gym will you are in school.