School News
Parent Survey - Please use this link to find and complete the 5-minute survey before February 25th to share your thoughts on JA Elementary. We appreciate your time and feedback on our school, as we are always looking for ways to better serve our students and families! Let’s get 100% participation.
Traffic Information - As the City prepares to begin construction on the Water Supply Line Project, we wanted to share an update about upcoming traffic impacts. We have also attached project information fact sheets in four languages.
Construction on the Water Supply Line is expected to begin this month on Old Wadsworth Boulevard at 92nd Avenue. In the coming weeks, you will notice traffic control and heavy machinery on Old Wadsworth Boulevard near the 92nd Avenue traffic signal. Please expect heavy congestion in the area.
For school pickup and drop-off, we advise using alternate routes to avoid travel delays. We understand construction and detours are inconvenient, and we will work as safely and efficiently as possible to mitigate traffic impacts.
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Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you for your patience as we begin construction. For more information, visit our project website: westminsterco.gov/drinkingwaterproject. Traffic control is expected to begin as soon as Monday, February 23.
Sara Project Outreach Team
City of Westminster | Westminster Boulevard Drinking Water Project
waterfacilityproject@westminsterco.gov | 720.464.3435
Attendance - When a student is absent or tardy, a parent or guardian needs to contact the school (not just the teacher). You may enter an absence or tardy in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal or call the attendance line (303-438-1011- option 1). If we do not hear from you, we will begin contacting parents/guardians, and if that is not successful, we will contact the emergency person(s) you have listed in Infinite Campus. Please be mindful when your child is displaying symptoms of sickness to keep them home. Here are the Colorado Dept of Health guidelines for “How sick is too sick?”.
Cafeteria - National School Breakfast Week is March 2 - 5. During the month of March a special drawing will be held each morning and those participating in breakfast will have the chance to win a prize. Breakfast is free and served every morning beginning at 7:40 a.m. in the primary cafeteria.
Book Fair- The Book Fair will be here soon! Use this LINK for information on the books that will be at the fair. Using this link, you can sign up for Book Fair eWallet. This is a convenient digital payment account, so families can shop the fair cash-free. The Book Fair will be open on Thursday, March 5 from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. and Friday, March 6 from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
1st Grade Music Program - Tuesday, March 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the big gym. Students should arrive and go directly to their classroom. Guests may then proceed to the gym.
Grandparents’ Day - Friday, March 13 at 10:00 am. In the big gym. Kindergarten students will perform this event in the big gym. Parents, grandparents, special friends and younger siblings are welcome to attend. Students should arrive at the normal start of school at 8:00 a.m. Guests may enter the main doors or the doors on the east side beginning at 9:45 a.m. This is an early release for all Kindergarten students (only). Kindergarten students may be checked out after the program in the student’s classroom or they must be picked up by 11:30 a.m. Kindergarten students will not be served lunch. Older siblings have a regular academic day and may not be called out to attend the performance. Older students may be checked after the program through the office. Do not go directly to the sibling’s classroom.
Summer JagCare - This program is only open to students currently enrolled at Jefferson Academy. If you are interested in placing your student(s) in this program please, sign up with this link. For more information, please visit the website (link). If you have further questions, please contact Karoline Corcoran at kcorcoran@jajags.com.
JagCare Before/after school care for the 2026-2027 school year - If you are interested in this program for the next school year, please use this link to participate in the lottery (Link). Families must complete the form by February 27 at 3:30 p.m.
Calendar
Wednesday, March 4 - Late Start - school begins at 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, March 4 - SAC Meeting at 5:30pm
Wednesday, March 4 - PTO Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the commons
Tuesday, March 10 at 6:30 p.m. - 1st grade music performance in the big gym
Friday, March 13 at 10:00 a.m. - Kindergarten - Grandparents’ Day music performance in the big gym
*If you have a special need due to a disability, plan to attend one of our events and need accommodations in order to participate, please contact Shelly Cohen, 720-728-6162.
Parking is prohibited on 99th Ave. Thank you for your cooperation.
PTO
Yearbook - Last month to get your yearbook! Sales will close March 6th. Don't wait to BUY your yearbook today!
Hospitality Conference Lunch - We are planning a Chili Bar and Baked Potato Bar to show our teachers just how much we appreciate all they do for our kids. We’re looking for donations to help make this event happen. Thank you so much for your generosity and support, we couldn’t do it without you! Sign up and DONATE today!
Black & Gold Bash (formally “Timehop”) – We are still looking for volunteers to help with our Spring event! If you are a 5th grade parent and would like to support fundraising efforts during this event, please reach out to odlfundraising@japto.info. If you don’t have a 5th grader but would still love to help plan a fun and memorable event for all of our students, please contact President@japto.info — we would truly love to have your help!
Not interested in planning but still want to volunteer? Stay tuned! Our SignUpGenius will be coming out next month with plenty of opportunities to sign up and be part of the fun.
Save the Dates
3/4/26 - General PTO Meeting
3/4-6/2026 - Spring Book Fair
3/5/2026 - Hospitality Conference Lunch
3/6/2026 - Butter Braids Fundraiser Kick Off
3/11/26 - Dine Out - Red Robin (799 W 146th Ave, Westminster, CO 80023)
3/13/26 - Family Movie Night - All Grades
Don't forget to log Your Volunteer Hours HERE