Thomas Jefferson Primary

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School Report Card

Lunch Menu

Important Dates to Remember

Nov 20    7:00 PM

PSA Fall Drama Showcase

Nov 21 - May 21

Early Childhood Screening Dates

Nov 22

IMEA Orchestra Festival

Nov 26

NO SCHOOL - THANKSGIVING RECESS

Nov 27 - Nov 28

HOLIDAY - THANKSGIVING

Nov 28

Santa Claus Parade All High Schools & Roosevelt

Dec 1    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Board of Education Meeting

Dec 2    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

ISBE Special Education Forum

Dec 2    6:30 PM

Holiday Concert

Dec 2    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Preparatory School for the Arts Night of One Acts

More Events...

Welcome to Thomas Jefferson Primary

Welcome to the Thomas Jefferson website! We are a community that honors and embraces its diversity. We have a very experienced staff that has strong learning expectations for their students to reach their highest potential. We encourage you to visit our website or in person to see the TJ community! You will see that our nurturing and supportive environment is reinforced with an engaging curriculum that is based on the Illinois State Standards. Our positive character education program and partnership with our families and the community only reinforce that we feel by working with our families and the community we can be successful at TJ. Come and see the success of a 2006 Illinois Spotlight School!!

Sincerely,

Patsy Santen, Principal


School News

3 Years In A Row!

Thomas Jefferson has once again received the Spotlight Schools Award for Academic Achievement for 2007. This makes 3 years in a row that Thomas Jefferson has received this prestigious award. This is given to schools for exemplary performance in closing the achievement gap, meeting high standards, and opening a world of opportunities. Again, it is thanks to the fantastic staff, the hardworking students, and support we receive from our parents and community that we have been given this award.

News Posted on: 3/17/2008

Thomas Jefferson has been named a Spotlight School again!

Thomas Jefferson already received the 2005 Spotlight Schools Award for Academic Achievement. We are proud to say that we have now received the 2006 Spotlight Schools Award for Academic Achievement. This award is given to schools for exemplary performance in closing the achievement gap, meeting high standards, and opening a world of opportunities. Schools must have had at least 60% of students meeting or exceeding standards in both reading and mathematics in 2006, have had at least 50% of students meeting or exceeding standards in both reading and mathematics in 2004 and 2005, and have made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) in 2005 and 2006 (please refer to the school's report card for more information on AYP). It is thanks to the fantastic staff, the hardworking students, and support we receive from our parents and community that we have been given this prestigious award.

News Posted on: 11/28/2007
Thomas Jefferson Primary918 W. Florence AvenuePeoria, IL 61604Regular Hours: 8:45 AM - 3:15 PM
phone: (309) 672-6531fax: (309) 672-6527email: thomasjefferson@psd150.org