Terreton Elementary and Hamer Elementary will have their combined Veteran's Day Program on Monday, November 11th, at 2:15 p.m. in the Legacy Gym inside WJ High School. Parents and community members are invited to honor our veterans with us!

FREE VACCINE CLINIC COMING TO OUR SCHOOL!
Thursday, October 24, 2024 from 3:30pm-6:30pm
in the Terreton Elementary Gym.
This is a great opportunity for all Kindergarten through 12th-grade students to get caught up with their immunizations!
See the flyer for more details!!
Contact our school nurse, Jolyn Burtenshaw, if you have any questions: jolynburtenshaw@wjsd.org


T'S SHOW TIME!!
WJ Junior High presents: Frozen, Jr.
Monday, Oct. 21st - (2 Shows) 4pm & 7pm
Thursday, Oct. 24th - 7pm
Saturday, Oct. 26th - 7pm
These kids have been working so hard and are doing great!!
* Get your tickets reserved now! *
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8Hjh1a4ktsCFdvdMvV_Zbbda6jIw6O6iLfX2pkDic-XIp8Q/viewform
If you pay on Venmo, payments go to @WJHS_253.
SPREAD THE WORD!

Everyone is invited to the Hamer PTO Halloween Carnival - Mon. Oct. 28th 5-8pm @ Hamer Elementary School

Here is the elementary & junior high's homecoming schedule for dress up days this week! (Oct. 14-18)

WJ Junior High presents: Frozen, Jr.
* Get your tickets reserved now! *
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8Hjh1a4ktsCFdvdMvV_Zbbda6jIw6O6iLfX2pkDic-XIp8Q/viewform

Please take note of these changes to our 2024-25 School Calendar!
For Staff: Oct. 18th will be a K-6 Teacher Work Day/Curriculum Training Day.

Rally for Rue!
Bake Sale will be held this week on Sep. 17th, 18th, & 19th in the Terreton Elementary Blue Gym from 11:30am-1:00pm or until items sell out each day.
Everyone is invited to come to the bake sale (including community members.) Just check in at the Terreton Elementary Office.
Donations will be accepted on our school Venmo account or at the Terreton Elementary Office.


Youth Softball Camp at West Jefferson for 3rd - 8th Graders!
Text name and shirt size to Coach Torgerson by Wednesday, Sep. 4th!

Mini Cheer Camp for the football season is happening again this year!
Get signed up before Thursday, September 19th.
Camp & performance will take place on Friday, October 4th.


Water has been restored!
We sent out notifications via text and WJSD App this morning. If you did not get a message on your phone, contact Jon in our Tech Dept. (reynaj@wjsd.org) and he can help you get set up to receive those notifications!
If you already have the WJSD app downloaded and you are signed in, be sure to turn the notifications ON.

FROM: WJSD: Due to an electrical issue with the water well at Terreton, there will be no school for West Jefferson High School, Junior High, and Terreton Elementary on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Hamer Elementary will still have school. Teachers still report to work. Sorry for the late notice.

Picture Day on the Terreton Campus will be Thursday, August 22nd.
Orders may be placed online or with the flyers sent home in backpacks. Order forms are also available at the school office.
http://joshpphoto.hhimagehost.com/TerretonElementary
http://joshpphoto.hhimagehost.com/WestJeffersonJuniorHigh
Welcome Back Terreton Elementary Students!
Here are the 2024-25 bell schedules, including the delay schedule if we have a weather delay this winter.

Did you miss registration? Please log in to PowerSchool to register your student for the upcoming school year.
The online enrollment forms apply to every student throughout our district.
Completing the online forms:
* Ensures that we have your students fully enrolled and on the class & teacher lists.
* Ensures we have the most up-to-date parent/guardian contact information for general communication as well as emergencies.
* Ensures that we have accurate information when submitting reports to the State Department of Education
Thank you!!

Registration for New Students coming to any school within the West Jefferson School District will be held Wednesday, August 7th from 9:00am to Noon.
Get started ahead of time with the Pre-Enrollment Form:
https://wjsd.powerschool.com/public/formbuilder/form.html?formid=2226700
Contact Mr. Gemar at davidgemar@wjsd.org.

In-Person School Registration for Returning Students will be held Monday, August 5th and Tuesday, August 6th from 10:00am to 2:00pm in the ALC Building in Terreton. We are having repair work done on our well, so water usage (restrooms) will be limited.
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office will conducting an officer training in our high school building on Monday and Wednesday this week. There will be a large number of police vehicles parked around the high school.
Online registration is available when you sign in to your parent PowerSchool account. (See last week's registration post for instructions!)
https://wjsd.powerschool.com/public/home.html
Don't forget to fill out a Free or Reduced Meal Online Application (It's Secure and Discreet.) This could save you hundreds of dollars over the course of a school year. Filling out this form also helps our school qualify for more grants and assistance for other beneficial programs.
https://www.nlappscloud.com/
The Terreton Elementary & Jr. High School Supply List is available on our website.
https://www.wjsd.org/o/tes/page/student-school-supply-list-terreton-elem-jr-high-2024-25

School Registration is available online or in-person.
How do I do online registration?
From www.wjsd.org, click on the PowerSchool Tab. Login. Once you are in your parent/guardian account, click on “Forms” and then “Enrollment Forms.” Complete each form for each student and be sure to submit them. You know you’re finished when each of the forms has an July/August 2024 date on them.
What do I do if I can’t login to PowerSchool?
Contact:
Jon Reyna - reynaj@wjsd.org or David Gemar - davidgemar@wjsd
Why do I have to redo the same forms every year?
Things can change from year to year. We need to make sure we have updated information from you, especially contact information. Also, sometimes our policies and procedures change, so be sure to read through them before submitting the agreement forms.
How can I pay school fees?
There are a couple ways to pay your student’s fees. 1. Cash or check at In-Person Registration or at the school office. 2. Credit card or debit card on PowerSchool. Those paying with a card online will be charged approximately a 4% convenience fee by the company we use to process the cards. DO NOT USE VENMO!
Can I pay my lunch fees online?
Yes! This year we are able to accept payments for lunch fees on PowerSchool, the same as other fees. If you use cash or check, pay directly to the Lunchroom. If you use a card, use PowerSchool. Those paying with a card online will be charged approximately a 4% convenience fee by the company we use to process the cards. DO NOT USE VENMO! You will also be able to keep track of your lunch balance on PowerSchool.

West Jefferson Volleyball:
This Fall, we will be opening up the 7th grade volleyball team to 6th graders also. That means that our camp on July 29th-31st and Jr. High tryouts on August 13th will also include 6th graders. 6th graders will need a sports physical before they can tryout. So if you have a 6th grader or know of one, please pass on this information!
Volleyball Open Gyms are starting Monday, July 1st for all 6-12 Grade girls.
See the attached flyer for more information regarding everything WJ Volleyball!

West Jefferson Summer Music Camps by our Music Teacher, Naomi Parker. These camps are for incoming 4th - 12th Grade Students.
Beginner and Intermediate Musicians are encouraged to attend.
Sign up before June 1st!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/10Yi-7RgnM6OxRplGHSZvD3cgmETWEVAAoR_e11GQ3_o/viewform?edit_requested=true
Contact Mrs. Parker with any questions: parkern@wjsd.org

