Jerger Elementary School

🇺🇸❤️💛 Patriot Day | We Remember

Today, Thomasville City Schools joins our nation in observing Patriot Day and remembering the lives lost on September 11, 2001.

We honor the courage of the first responders, service members, and everyday Americans who answered the call to help—and we remember the spirit of unity and compassion that brought our country together.

May we continue to teach the next generation the importance of service, courage, kindness, and remembering.

We remember. We honor. We will never forget. 🇺🇸

#ThomasvilleCitySchools #PatriotDay #September11 #NeverForget #BeABulldog

Scoops of fun and serious reading gains! 🍦✨ Our superstars crushed their UFLI phonics lesson today and celebrated their hard work with a well-deserved ice cream treat. Watching these bright minds build their reading skills step-by-step is the sweetest reward! 📚❤️ #UFLI #PhonicsInAction #EarlyLiteracy #jergerelementary

Join us as we show our respect for September 11th. We invite all students, teachers, and staff to wear their Red, White, and Blue along with their favorite Bulldog Spirit Gear. Let’s show our unity, honor the day, and fill the halls with school pride! ❤️🤍💙🐶

📚 The Book Fair is Coming! 🎉

Get ready to discover your next favorite story! Join us at the Jerger Media Center for our annual Book Fair. Whether you're looking for exciting adventures, fascinating facts, or graphic novels, there’s something for every reader.

🗓️ Dates: September 21–25

⏰ Daily Hours: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM

✨ Special Hours:

Tuesday Night: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Thursday Morning: 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM

Come shop, support our school library, and stock up on amazing books. We can't wait to see you there! 📖✨

Homepage: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/jergerelementaryschool

🎗️Going Gold for Our Brave Warriors!🎗️ September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to honoring the incredible courage, strength, and resilience of our students who have faced or are currently facing childhood cancer. ☀️Here's a little sunshine on this wonderful Sunday night. ☀️ Preslee Blalock is a 5th grade student at Jerger Elementary. In the Spring of 2022 at just six years old, what appeared to be a lingering sinus infection turned into something much more – cancer. After undergoing an MRI and biopsy at Wolfson’s Children’s Hospital in Jacksonville, FL, Preslee was officially diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma. Her treatment journey consisted of 15 months of chemotherapy and six weeks of targeted Proton radiation at UF Health, also in Jacksonville. Through losing her hair, getting sick from chemo and learning how to cope with needles, shots, and many other things children should not have to face, Preslee remained strong-willed. In August of 2023, she completed treatment and began her post-care plan. She was able to return to sports and recently joined the Thomasville Twisters gymnastics team. Last month, Preslee received another blessing of a clear scan report and has now moved to an every six-month schedule. Preslee's journey from a six-year-old facing a terrifying Rhabdomyosarcoma diagnosis to a thriving 5th grader is a powerful testament to genuine resilience. Today, seeing her clear scan reports and reclaiming her childhood in full swing is nothing short of inspiring. Preslee isn't just a survivor; she is a bright, bold reminder of the power of courage, hope, and the strength of a determined spirit. #septemberischildhoodcancermonth #prayingforacure #jergerelementary #jergerfamily

Kindergarten ended the week with a POP! 🍿 The students wrapped up their 5 Senses science unit with a popcorn investigation! Here’s how their senses took over the classroom: 👂 Hearing: Listening to the kernels pop pop pop! 👀 Sight: Looking at the fluffy white shapes. ✋ Touch: Feeling the unique texture of each piece. 👃 Smell: Filling the entire hallway with a delicious movie-theater aroma! 👅 Taste: Enjoying the ultimate snack test! Learning science is always better when it’s hands-on (and delicious)!

💛🎗️ Jerger Goes Gold — Hat Day Success! 🎗️💛

At the beginning of September, gold bows went up around Jerger in recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and in support of the students and families who have experienced this journey.

Today, that support was put into action! Our special Hat Day fundraiser for Christina raised an incredible $2,500 for her family! 💛

This is what makes Jerger so special. We’re more than a school—we’re a family, and we show up for one another.

Our students, families, and staff are simply the BEST! Thank you for showing the heart behind what it means to be a Jergersaurus! 💛🦖

#JergerElementary #Jergersauruses #ChildhoodCancerAwareness #GoGold #BeABulldog

Background story for those who may not know Christiana's story. Christiana has been bravely facing Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma since December 2024. After six tough rounds of chemotherapy and endless back-and-forth travel for treatment, she was able to ring the bell this past May. Sadly, her family recently learned that the cancer has returned, but she is ready to beat it again. ❤️ Christiana’s strength and spirit inspire us all, but her family has a long journey ahead. Please keep Christiana, her family, and her care team in your hearts as they begin this next chapter toward healing. Thank you so much for helping her family through this tough time they are in!

Reminder that tomorrow is, "Hats Off for Christiana Day"! 🧢💛🎗️

Tomorrow, September 4th, let's show our support for Christiana ahead of her next big procedure!

Students can wear a hat to school for a donation of $1 or more. Please send donations in a labeled Ziploc bag with your student's name. 100% of the money collected will go directly to Christiana and her family. Let's help our sweet Jergersaurus and her family through this time. ❤️

Christiana, you are an inspiration to so many and we are sending the biggest hug EVER!

Taking learning beyond the pages! 🍃📚 Our 4th graders brought their Benchmark reading lessons to life by stepping outdoors for some Nature Journaling. After reading about interactions with nature and natural observations in Mrs. Teehee and Mrs. Fullington's class, students took to the field to sketch, write, and record their own real-world findings. It’s amazing to see them connect text to hands-on exploration! ✏️🔍 #4thGrade #HandsOnLearning #BenchmarkAdvance #NatureJournaling #OutdoorEducation #FutureScientists #LearningInAction #jergerelementary

All Thomasville City Schools and the District Office will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

We wish all of our students, families, staff, and community a safe and enjoyable Labor Day!

All schools and offices will reopen and resume normal hours on Tuesday, September 8.

Happy Labor Day from Thomasville City Schools! ❤️💛🐾

#ThomasvilleCitySchools #LaborDay #BeABulldog

It's not too late!!! ⏱️ The Jerger Book Fair is coming! Sign up to help set up, run the cash registers and break down. Help spread the love of reading! 📚 Thank you to those of you who have already signed up to help! 💚 https://signup.com/mobileweb/2.0/vspot.html?activitykey=789823300111#anonymous_invite_page

TCS Strategic Planning Session Tomorrow: Shaping our Future Matters Thomasville City Schools needs your input to build our next five-year Strategic Plan. Join district leaders tomorrow evening for an interactive planning session: When: Tuesday, Sept. 1 | 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Where: THS Cafeteria Can't make it in person? An online survey will launch immediately following the meeting so every voice can be heard. Together, we're Building the Future Together!

Our next departure lands us with some incredible teachers. ✈️ Our Exceptional Students in Education teachers are: Mrs. Madison Deckerhoff Mrs. Ivey Davis Ms. Tequesta Diggs Mr. Jost Hale Ms. Marianne King Mrs. Meredith Scott Mr. Phil Slaughter Mrs. Kaitlyn Taylor Ms. Stephanie Wallace Every child learns differently, and our passionate ESE educators and specialists are on a mission to ensure every student receives the tailored support, encouragement, and high-fives they need to shine. From adapting daily lessons to meet individual goals to helping students unlock their unique strengths in reading, math, and speech-language skills, our Jerger ESE team creates an inclusive classroom family where every small victory is celebrated in a big way. These wonderful teachers work day in and out to make sure each and every child has someone in their corner, cheering them on! We also know that true learning is a team sport, and our families are our most valuable partners in building that success! Thank you for entrusting us with your precious children. Drop a 💙 in the comments below to help us welcome our wonderful ESE team and kick off another amazing year of growth, confidence, and joy!

Pre-K Magic in Action! 🐸 A huge Saturday shoutout to Mrs. Marshall and Mrs. Donalson for bringing learning to life in Pre-K! Their little learners had an absolute blast wrapping up their pond life unit with a creative puppet show. Watching them act out "5 Little Speckled Frogs" with so much excitement, giggles, and big imaginations was the absolute highlight of the week! Thank you, Mrs. Marshall and Mrs. Donalson, for making early learning so joyful, hands-on, and memorable every single day. 👏🎨 Tiny hands, big growth!💚 #prekindergartenfun #jergerfamily #jergerelementary #5littlespeckledfrogs

🐾Let's Go Bulldogs!!! ❤️

The THS Cheerleaders are back at it again with another round of neat things to purchase! They will be here this morning for your child to purchase anything at their table!
Have a great day! 💚

🚀 Teamwork Makes the Brain Work in Ms. Florence's 3rd Grade Class! 🧠✨ Ms. Florence's 3rd graders have become master researchers and collaborators! They aren't just learning facts, they are building brand-new knowledge together. Here’s a peek at how our young scholars are growing: -Collaborating: Learning to listen closely, share ideas, and bounce thoughts off one another to solve problems as a team. -Researching: Asking big questions, digging into non-fiction books, and discovering key facts. -Building Knowledge: Connecting new discoveries to what they already know and teaching their classmates along the way! When kids learn with and from each other, the discoveries are endless. Ask your 3rd grader tonight what cool fact a classmate shared with them in Ms. Florence's class today! 📚👇 #MsFlorencesClass #ThirdGrade #FutureResearchers #HandsOnLearning #jergerelementary

🧢 Hats Off for Christiana Day! 🎗️

Jerger Family, let’s come together to show our support for Christiana ahead of her next big procedure!

When: Friday, September 4th

How to Participate: Students can wear their favorite hat to school by bringing a donation of $1 or more.

Donation Instructions: Please place all monetary donations in a Ziploc bag clearly labeled with your student’s name.

100% of the money collected will go directly to Christiana and her family.

Let's wear our favorite hats, rally together, and show Christiana how much her Jerger Elementary family loves and supports her! ✨