November 16, 2025

Jeffreys Grove Families,

Our next family fitness night is this Wednesday, November 19th from 5:30-6:30pm and you won’t want to miss it!

Join us for GLOW Zumba- a high energy dance party with neon lights, awesome music and nonstop FUN! This will be a family friendly event with easy-to-follow moves perfect for kids AND adults. Sign up HERE! (See below for more info.)

Happy Thanksgiving! I’m truly thankful for our wonderful PTA members and all you do for our students and staff. We are blessed to have such a wonderful school community! Wishing you a restful, joy-filled holiday with those you love!

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me president@jgmespta.org

- Priscilla Hicks, PTA President

In This Edition

Upcoming Events
Principal's Message
Glow Zumba
K & 1 Winter Concert
Hospitality Updates
Donations Needed

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Upcoming Events

November 17-21 - Staff Appreciation Breakfasts
November 19 - Glow Zumba with CJ Egalite 5:30 PM
November 26-28 - Thanksgiving Break
December 15-19 - Holiday Spirit Week
December 17 - Spirit Day at Marcos
December 18 - General PTA Meeting 5:45pm, K-1 Winter Music Program 6pm

Principal's Message

HOLIDAY HUGS

The Holiday Hugs program provides assistance to families who may need extra support during the holidays with a Target or Wal-Mart gift card for each participating Jeffreys Grove student (program is only for JGES students, PreK - 5th grade). Please complete this form by Monday, December 1st to receive support (one form per student). If you have any questions, please contact Deana Bagley, school social worker, at dbagley@wcpss.net or (919) 302-4783

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El programa Holiday Hugs a brindar apoyo a las familias que pueden necesitar ayuda adicional durante las fiestas con una tarjeta de regalo de Target o Wal-Mart por cada estudiante participante de Jeffreys Grove (programa es solo para estudiantes de Jeffreys Grove, de PreK a 5to grado). Por favor, complete este formulario antes del lunes 1 de diciembre para recibir apoyo del programa (un formulario por estudiante). Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con Deana Bagley, trabajadora social escolar, dbagley@wcpss.net or (919) 302-4783.

Juli Ventura

Principal

Jogging with Jeffrey FUNdraiser

Get ready to move, groove and GLOW!

Join us for an unforgettable Glow Zumba Fitness Night - a fun, high-energy evening for the whole family!

Our very own CJ Egalite, parent, Zumba instructor AND DJ, will lead the dance party - spinning great tunes and guiding you through easy, family-friendly Zumba moves that'll get everyone smiling and sweating!

Who: YOU 🫵
When: Wednesday, November 19th from 5:30-6:30
Where: JG Gym (come in through bus loop doors)
What to bring: Water bottle and ENERGY - (we will provide glow sticks)

Get ready for a fitness celebration filled with music, movement and community fun!

Zumba Sign Up

Kindergarten & 1st Grade Winter Concert

Hello, Kindergarten and 1st-grade families!

This year's Winter Music Program is on December 18th! There will be one dress rehearsal (after school practice) for K & one for 1st grade.

You must sign your student up for BOTH the dress rehearsal and the concert.

Volunteers are needed for the concert and rehearsals.

Please click the button below to find the concert/rehearsal sign-up and volunteer sheet.

More information (what students wear, times of performances, etc.) will be sent in the next few weeks. Thank you!

Hospitality Updates

Ahoy There!

Hop Aboard our “Snack Schooner” and help us sail sweet and salty treasures to our amazing teachers- join the crew delivering appreciation, one treat at a time! We always need volunteers to help out so, join the Snack Crew HERE! Thank you to our volunteers who have already helped deliver treats.

Stock the Snack Cart

We love to treat our staff to their favorite snacks so please consider ordering something from our wishlist to keep the snack cart stocked and our staff smiling! 😊 Thanks to those of you who have already contributed!

Hoist the Sails—Fall Staff Appreciation Week is Approaching!

This week, the PTA is excited to treat our amazing Jeffreys Grove staff to a special Staff Appreciation Breakfast. Each day, our teachers and staff will be treated to hearty provisions from our generous sponsors—McDonald’s, Che Empanadas, Duck Donuts, Beow’s Books & Brews, and Peck’s Taekwondo & Gentle Dental.

A HUGE THANK YE to all of our sponsors for coming together to help us celebrate the hardworking team that supports our students every day.

Donations Needed

Cleaning out the closet? If you have spare pants for the office to use for kids who have spills, accidents, etc., we are currently in need of the following sizes:

Youth/Kid 12-14
Youth/Kid 14-16
Adult XS
Adult Small

Donations may be dropped off in the front office. Thank you for helping our community!

Thank You Platinum Sponsors