Get Involved

Support Jefferson Elementary!

Help your child be as successful at school as possible. When parents are involved in their child's school kids get better grades, have better behavior, and their confidence increases because they feel supported at home.

At Jefferson there are many opportunities for parents to be a part of the school. Volunteer in a classroom, read to a child, pass out water at the jog-a-thon, join the Friends of Jefferson or be on a committee.

Explore the different options or email your child's teacher and ask how you can help in their class.

Even just a few hours a year can make a huge difference to your child and the school.

Friends of Jefferson

Friends of Jefferson Elementary is a non-profit organization of Jefferson parents and community members, dedicated to supporting our local school and its students through volunteerism, fundraising, and community outreach. We believe Jefferson Elementary should reflect the diverse, vibrant, and innovative character that defines the heart of North Park. If you are a community member and would like to give a donation or become a volunteer, please contact Friends of Jefferson.

Wellness Committee

Jefferson’s Wellness Committee is dedicated to fostering a healthy learning environment in which our students can thrive. We are committed to promoting physical, social and emotional well-being by implementing wellness initiatives. Through collaboration with students, parents, teachers, staff and the community, we strive to inspire lifelong healthy habits. Wellness Committee meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 12:30.

School Site Council (SSC)

The SSC is an elected decision-making group comprised of parents, community members, site administrators, teachers and other staff. Our council identifies needs for academic programs to create the site plan. This plan reflects our school's educational goals and strategies for achieving those goals for all of our students. The SSC has an ongoing responsibility to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate the site plan. 

School Site Councils are also required by the State of California to oversee all the categorical funds such as Title I, Second Language and GATE. All schools are required to have an SSC. Please contact the school or SSC chair if you are interested in joining please contact the school.

Members of the School Site Council are elected to two-year terms with parents, staff and classified personnel electing their own representatives.

SSC bylaws, Agendas, and Minutes are on file in the office.