The NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) has officially named Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School an Ocean Guardian School. It is the first school in Connecticut to get this honor.

Q1: What does it mean for Jefferson to be a "Marine Science" school?

Ans. Jefferson incorporates marine science into daily lessons, such as studying the ecosystems of Long Island Sound with the help of the Maritime Aquarium. This gives students real-world STEM experiences.

Q2. Are there programs that teach two languages?

Ans. Yes, Jefferson has a Spanish-English dual-language program that helps students learn both languages while keeping their grades up in all subjects.

Q3. What does the school do to encourage students to take care of the environment?

Ans. Students do things like recycling, cleaning up the beach, and studying water quality. The school was recently named a NOAA Ocean Guardian School for environmental education.

Q4. What other activities are available besides marine science?

Ans. Jefferson has robotics, coding, engineering projects, arts integration, and outdoor science labs. These activities help kids learn how to solve problems and be creative.

Q5. What role do families play in the school community?

Ans. Parents and guardians get involved by going to PTA events, volunteering, attending curriculum nights, and working on environmental stewardship projects. This encourages people to work together and support each other in the community.