Schools of the Future
Falls Church is planning for a new or renovated George Mason High School and an addition to Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build academic and community...
View ArticleInformation about Closings and Delays
As a reminder you can find out about school closings and delays in the following ways: FCCPSAlert - 1st Word on Closings / DelaysFollow @fccpsalert on Twitter for the Very First Word on Weather...
View ArticleVisiting and Volunteering at TJ and FCCPS schools
We welcome and encourage all parents to visit and volunteer at TJ. There are opportunities to assist with chaperoning field trips, help with special class events, be a guest reader in the classroom,...
View ArticleOdyssey of the Mind, 2016
The Odyssey of the Mind forms are due on Friday, October 9. Interested students should have received forms but it's not too late if you don't have your registration form yet. There are three options:...
View ArticleOctober Reminders
Columbus Day is observed on Monday October 12 and all FCCPS schools and the Central Office are closed. Wednesday October 15 will be a full day for students at TJ and MD. Students will be dismissed at...
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Lost and Found
There is a chill in the morning air, and jackets can be found here, there, and everywhere. When the mornings start out so chilly, the students wear jackets to school and out to PE and recess. They...
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Red Ribbon Week 2015
The week of October 26th is Red Ribbon week this year. During this week, we emphasize how the choices we make relate to our health, how we treat others and how to be responsible citizens. All the...
View ArticleNovember 2015 Reminders
Upcoming parent coffees:The Primary Years Programme - Tuesday, November 17th at 9:00 a.m.Math at TJ- Thursday, December 10th at 9:00 a.m. POSTPONED. Calendar Reminders:November 9th and 10th, Monday...
View ArticleWintery Days Reminders
Here are a few reminders as we head into the cold, wintery season. Make sure your children dress warmly for recess: hats, gloves, mittens, boots. We try to get outside on most days. Put your name in...
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Palermo Principal of the Year Nominee
Yesterday morning, TJ staff surprised Principal Bob Palermo with the news that he is a nominee for the Washington Post Principal of the Year award. Mr. Palermo has been a leader at Thomas Jefferson...
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School Spirit Week for HTG Games!
TJ Students, show your school spirit the week of the Hippo-Tiger-Giraffe Games, March 7-11! Here is the daily schedule of silly, fun, and wacky themes for each day of the week. Be creative, have a...
View ArticleSchools of the Future
Falls Church is planning for a new or renovated George Mason High School and an addition to Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build academic and community...
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Food Drive for Ecuador - Updated Days
Thank you for your great response! Many of our students have been requesting help to those in Ecuador, especially with our connection to 2 schools (in Pintag and Quito), through our Projekt Postcard...
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NPR's 'History Of Children's Books' Opens at TJ
FCCPS Photo/John Wesley Brett National Public Radio is working on a report about the history of children's books; specifically how they've been used in the classroom across time. NPR Education...
View Article2016-2017 School Supplies Information
Our PTA has worked with EduKit again this year to provide one stop back-to-school shopping for your student's school supplies for next year. The following lists were created by each grade level team...
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Paul Swanson, Next Thomas Jefferson Principal
Paul Swanson, an elementary principal in Indiana, has accepted the position as new principal of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School. Swanson has 23 years of educational experience, the last 7 as...
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TJ Science Olympians Score 23 Medals
Thomas Jefferson Elementary was well represented at the recent regional Division A Science Olympiad! We had 23 of our third, fourth and fifth grade students attend the tournament held at Rocky Run...
View ArticleRegistration Information
For the smoothest registration please note the following: We do not accept walk-in registrations (see step 1 below). Steps one and two MUST be completed in order to register your student(s), if they...
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Welcome to our 2016-2017 School Year!
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,...
View ArticleWednesdays at TJ - Is it early release today?
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...
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