📣 GET READY FOR GAME DAY! 📣
The THS Cheerleaders are visiting your school THIS FRIDAY with all the best spirit gear! Stop by their table to grab your game-day accessories and show off your school pride! ❤️✨
Spirit Gear Menu:
🐾 Temporary Tattoos – $1
📣 Pom-Poms – $2
📿 Mardi Gras Beads – $1
🎀 Hair Bows – $3
✨ Cheer Bracelets – $3
about 2 hours ago, Jessica Norman
📚💻 Parent Resource: Learning at Home with ABCmouse!
Looking for another way to support learning at home? Our friends at the Thomas County Public Library System offer families FREE home access to ABCmouse through the library!
ABCmouse provides engaging learning activities and lessons for children from Preschool through 2nd Grade, covering early literacy, math and more.
🐭 Free family access
📚 10,000+ learning activities
✏️ 850+ lessons
👨👩👧👦 Access for up to three children
We’re thankful for community resources that help our youngest learners continue building strong foundations beyond the school day! ❤️💛
Visit the Thomas County Public Library System website to learn more and create your free family account.
#ThomasvilleCitySchools #ParentResource #CommunityPartners #EarlyLearning #FamilyLearning
about 5 hours ago, Shannon Wolfrum
Our next stop is 5th Grade! ✈️🌎
Our 5th Grade teachers are:
Mrs. Black
Mrs. Deckerhoff's
Ms. Gerleman
Mrs. Keaton
Ms. King
Ms. Sanchez
Fifth grade is an exciting stop on the journey toward middle school! Our classrooms are places where students are challenged to grow academically, socially, and personally while becoming more confident, responsible, and independent learners.
As our students prepare for their next big adventure, we encourage them to take ownership of their learning, make responsible choices, solve problems, manage their time, and advocate for themselves. We believe that independence doesn’t happen overnight. It is built one small step, one decision, and one successful challenge at a time.
Academically, our 5th grade classrooms are busy places! Students will explore new ideas, ask questions, think critically, collaborate with others, and tackle challenging content across all subject areas. The Fifth Grade Crew wants their students to leave 5th grade knowing not only a ton more than they did when they arrived, but also how to learn, persevere, and keep going when the journey gets difficult.
But this journey isn’t just about academics. Fifth grade is a time for building friendships, discovering who you are, learning how to work with others, and understanding that kindness and responsibility matter wherever you go. Our teachers work to create classrooms where students feel known, supported, challenged, and encouraged to become the very best version of themselves.
Most importantly, the Fifth Grade team wants every student to leave 5th grade ready for their next destination. They may not be able to tell them exactly what the middle school journey will look like, but they can make sure they have the skills, confidence, responsibility, independence, and friendships they need to navigate it successfully.
Fifth grade is more than a year. It’s a launchpad for the next adventure! ✈️🌎
Buckle up, 5th grade… your next adventure starts here! ✈️
#jergerfamily #JergerElementary #tcityschools #5thGrade #NextStopMiddleSchool #AdventureAwaits
about 18 hours ago, Jessica Norman
This is a reminder for you to join us for Parent Orientation tomorrow, Thursday, August 20th at 5:45 PM! (3rd, 4th, & 5th Grades)
Your child’s homeroom teacher will share event locations directly. Drop in to meet the team, get a preview of the upcoming school year, and ask any questions you have. We can't wait to welcome you!
about 20 hours ago, Jessica Norman
📚Building community from day one!
Ms. Shellman and Mrs. Cone’s class kicked off the year by reading "Our Class is a Family" by Shannon Olsen to talk about kindness, support, and togetherness.
To celebrate their new bond, the students created custom "Class Family" bead bracelets to wear as a daily reminder that their classroom is a safe, welcoming home away from home where they all belong. Here’s to a wonderful school year filled with learning, growth, and strong family vibes! 💛🩷❤️
about 22 hours ago, Jessica Norman
From simple loops to intricate weaves! 🧵 Our 4th and 5th-grade artists in Mrs. Groover's class are leveling up their fine motor skills and patience through yarn weaving and basic embroidery. Learning these core stitches today opens up endless creative possibilities for tomorrow! 🎨
1 day ago, Jessica Norman
Mrs. Arsenault's Second Grade Class is showing hard work in progress! 📝 Across the school, all of our students are using UFLI Word Work manipulatives to build strong reading foundations.
What is UFLI?
UFLI Foundations is a research-backed, structured literacy program grounded in the Science of Reading.
📖 Instead of just memorizing words, students actively engage with language:
Hear it: Isolating and blending individual sounds.
Build it: Moving letter tiles to form words.
Read it: Translating sounds into fluent decoding.
✏️🔤 Hands-on tools like these turn daily phonics lessons into interactive brain power! We love seeing our students' "aha!" moments during small-group and whole-group word work.
#ScienceOfReading #UFLIFoundations #LiteracyInAction #StructuredLiteracy #ProudTeacher #jergerelementary
1 day ago, Jessica Norman
📚 CALLING ALL BOOK LOVERS! 📚
Our Annual Book Fair is right around the corner, and we need YOUR help to make the magic happen!
If you love books and want to support our school family, join us as a volunteer!
How You Can Help?👇
- Book Fair Cashier
- Shopping Assistant
-Teacher Book Runner
-And many more...
Thank you so much for volunteering for the most wonderful school!!
Here is the link:
https://signup.com/mobileweb/2.0/vspot.html?activitykey=789823300111#choose_event_page2 days ago, Jessica Norman
🚨 Community Notice: Safety Drills & Preparedness Activities
Thomasville City Schools wants to make our families and community aware that beginning Monday and during the first part of the week, we will be conducting scheduled fire drills, safety drills and preparedness activities across our elementary school campuses in coordination with local emergency response partners.
During this time, you may notice an increased presence of fire trucks, law enforcement vehicles, and other emergency response personnel in and around the campus.
Please know there is no emergency. These are planned activities designed to support preparedness and help our schools and emergency partners work together to maintain a safe learning environment for our students and staff.
We appreciate the continued partnership and support of our Bulldog families and community. ❤️💛🐾
#ThomasvilleCitySchools #SchoolSafety #Preparedness #BuildingTheFutureTogether
3 days ago, Shannon Wolfrum
🚂 Now that everyone has settled into their routines for school. For the next stop, we are traveling across the countryside to 4th grade!
The 4th grade teachers are:
Mrs. Kornegay
Mrs. Jenn McDougald
Mrs. Taylor
Mrs. Teehee
Mrs. Whitmore
Fourth grade marks a major turning point in elementary school for our students.
Academically, kids take a massive leap forward by tackling multi-digit multiplication, long division, fractions, and essay writing, while diving deep into hands-on science concepts like ecosystems and energy.
Beyond the academics, 4th graders undergo immense personal growth! They learn to manage their own calendars, solve complex social dynamics, and analyze information critically rather than just memorizing facts. By conquering bigger projects and navigating group work, students finish the year with newfound confidence, organizational skills, and a strong sense of self-reliance that prepares them for the next chapters of their lives. ✨💚
Watch out for major growth in confidence, organization, and problem-solving this year! 🎒👇
What was your favorite 4th grade memory?
4 days ago, Jessica Norman
These students have officially taken flight in Ms. Digg's class! Speech therapy gives students the tools to find their voice, build confidence, and connect with the world around them. Watching these kids unlock their communication skills and soar to new heights is what it’s all about! ✈️✨
5 days ago, Jessica Norman
Saturday Sunshine for your day! ☀️
First Grade has been learning about how living things grow and change. In Ms. Strickland's class, their Benchmark Reading story this week was on the Lifecycle of a Frog. One of our fifth graders, Amelia Mimbs, found a baby frog on the playground and thought to share with the first graders. They loved seeing their learning come to life!
We all know that learning is always better when it "hops" into real life! 🐸✨
5 days ago, Jessica Norman
We had a great Friday that was full of learning and growing! This was the first of so many red and gold game days to come! Making these memories together is the best part, and we couldn’t be more excited to cheer on our Bulldogs tonight!! 🐾❤️
6 days ago, Jessica Norman
TOMORROW! The THS Cheerleaders are coming to your school! 📣 Grab your tattoos, poms, beads, and bows! Let's go Bulldogs! 🏈
Tattoos: $1
Poms: $2
Red & Gold Beads: $1
Bows: $3
#THSCheer #GoBigRed #SchoolSpirit #jergerfamily
7 days ago, Jessica Norman
Anchors aweigh… we’re cruising on to THIRD GRADE! 🚢⚓️
Our teachers in 3rd Grade are:
Ms. Bailey
Ms. Florence
Ms. Juarez
Ms. Pipkin
Mr. Slaughter
Mrs. Spencer
⚓️ Our third grade teachers are so excited to welcome your child aboard the Third Grade Crew! Third grade is an exciting year filled with new challenges, growing independence, deeper learning, and plenty of opportunities for students to discover just how capable they are.
In third grade, students begin making the big transition from learning to read to reading to learn. They’ll build on everything they learned in second grade while becoming stronger readers, writers, mathematicians, thinkers, and problem-solvers. The waters may get a little deeper this year, but our third graders are ready to set sail!
Make sure you encourage our Third Grade team! ❤️
8 days ago, Jessica Norman
Cruising on to the next crew members, Second Grade!
Our teachers in 2nd Grade are:
Mrs. Arsenault
Mrs. Joiner
Mrs. McDougald
Mrs. Mimbs
Mrs. Williams
⚓️ The second grade teachers are so excited to welcome your child aboard the Second Grade Crew! This year is going to be an exciting journey filled with learning, growing, exploring, and making memories along the way.
In second grade, students will continue building the skills they learned in first grade while becoming more independent, confident, and responsible learners. Think of second grade as a new adventure where they'll navigate challenges together, discover new things, and celebrate every accomplishment along the way!
🚢 What’s On their Itinerary, You Ask?
📖 Reading Adventures
They'll set sail into new worlds through books! Students will strengthen their fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and love of reading.
✏️ Writing Voyages
Their writers will learn to organize their thoughts, add details, and express their ideas with confidence.
🔢 Math Missions
They’ll navigate bigger numbers, addition and subtraction, place value, measurement, geometry, and problem-solving. There may be some challenging waters, but they’ll learn to persevere and keep going!
🔬 Exploring Science & Social Studies
Students will investigate, ask questions, make discoveries, and learn more about the history of the world around them.
⚓️ Growing Independence
One of their biggest goals this year is helping students become more independent. They’ll learn to take responsibility for their learning, manage their materials, solve problems, and make good choices even when no one is standing right beside them.
🌊 The Goal for the Year
2nd Grade teachers want every student to leave second grade knowing:
They can do hard things.
They can solve problems.
They can learn from my mistakes.
They can be a good friend.
They can keep going when things get tough.
There may be calm seas and there may be choppy waters, but our second grade crew will be there to guide, encourage, and cheer your child on every step of the way.🩷
So grab your life jacket, climb aboard, and get ready for an amazing year!
9 days ago, Jessica Norman
This is a reminder to join us for our JES Parent Orientation Night!📚
Pre-K & Kindergarten: Tonight at 5:45
1st & 2nd Grades: Thursday, August 13th at 5:45
3rd, 4th, & 5th Grades: Thursday, August 20th at 5:45
📍Locations will be shared by your child's homeroom teacher!
Come meet your child’s teacher, learn about what they’ll be covering this year, and ask any questions. All of our teachers look forward to seeing you there!❤️
9 days ago, Jessica Norman
Second graders in Mrs. Williams’ class “set sail” with STEM challenges last week. They practiced teamwork and communication skills while problem solving!
10 days ago, Jessica Norman
Next, flying in to meet you, is First Grade!
Our First Grade teachers are:
Ms. Haley Bennett
Mrs. Cheryl Bowdry
Mrs. Hannah Edwards
Ms. Jenny Holt
Ms. Lauren Strickland
They would like to welcome you to First Grade, an incredible year of growth, discovery, and learning independence! Throughout their journey together so far, they have focused on building wonderful habits that help their students shine, such as taking responsibility for packing and unpacking their own belongings, taking pride in keeping their desk areas neat and organized, and always putting forth their greatest effort on every piece of work they create.
Most importantly, they will work every single day to instill a lifelong love of academics, celebrate all those exciting milestone moments like losing our first baby teeth, and help everyone adjust to their brand-new big kid shoes.
The First Grade team's ultimate goal is for each and every student to know that learning is fun and that they can do anything they set their minds to, and they are so excited for an amazing year ahead!
10 days ago, Jessica Norman
❤️💛 Fueling Our Bulldogs! 🍎🐾
Serving Up Smiles at Jerger Elementary! 🦖
This week, we’re shining a light on our amazing Thomasville City Schools School Nutrition team, and today we’re highlighting the wonderful team at Jerger Elementary!🦕
From welcoming students with a smile to serving meals that help fuel a full day of learning, our School Nutrition staff plays an important role in every school day.
🍎 Reminder for our families: All Thomasville City Schools students receive FREE breakfast and lunch each school day!
Thank you to our Jerger School Nutrition team for taking such great care of our Jergersauruses! ❤️💛
#ThomasvilleCitySchools #JergerElementary #SchoolNutrition #FuelingOurBulldogs #BeABulldog
10 days ago, Shannon Wolfrum
