Colegio Jefferson

This year we had eleven teams in the "Liga Deportiva Colegial de Caracas", and one Mini team in the "Copa Maltin Polar de la Liga Deportiva Colegial de Caracas". Each of the eleven teams played 18 eliminatory games, totalling 198 games. We are presently competing in the semifinals with nine teams, looking forward to bringing home various trophies. On July 4th the final game will take place in el Centro Italo Venezolano. Hip Hip Hooray!

MISA CATECISMO
Estimados Padres,
Las catequistas de Pre-comunión y Perseverancia del Colegio Jefferson nos sentimos muy complacidas en invitarles a la celebración Eucarística de fin de curso, el próximo 30 de junio a las 6 de la tarde en la Iglesia de Prados del Este. La celebración contará con la participación de nuestros alumnos, quienes han ensayado bellas canciones y ofrendas.

Les informamos que hemos abierto el período de Inscripción de las Actividades Extracurriculares de Fútbol y Voleibol correspondiente a la Temporada 2009-2010. Agradecemos formalizar la inscripción de su representado antes del viernes 10 de julio de 2009 ya que debemos organizar los distintos equipos. Esto es importante para confirmar nuestra participación en los campeonatos 2009-2010 de las distintas ligas a las que pertenecemos.

Estimado representante: En vista de la propagación del virus A (H1N1), el colegio se suma a la campaña de prevención tomando medidas higiénicas y, para reforzarlas, solicitamos su colaboración en casa durante las próximas dos semanas. Dentro de las acciones a tomar, recomendamos: 1) los alumnos deben traer de sus casas con termo de agua, el cual no deberán compartir con sus compañeros. Tampoco deben compartir celulares ni ipods. 2) realizaremos una rutina de lavado periódico de las manos. 3) todo alumno con cuadro gripal, tos o secreción nasal, así sea leve, no debe asistir al colegio hasta recibir tratamiento adecuado y su salud se haya restablecido. 4) traer un antibacterial y paquete de toallitas desechables para su uso personal. En los salones hay frascos disponibles de alcohol para facilitarles el aseo de las manos. 5) evitar al máximo el contacto físico, tanto con los compañeros como con el personal del colegio. Por tal motivo, pedimos confianza en la institución y evite generar alarmas. De detectarse y confirmarse médicamente un caso, tengan por seguro que tomaremos las medidas sanitarias correspondientes. Para ampliar la información les recomendamos que visiten las páginas web www.who.int/es, eee.cdc.gov/spanish.

On Friday, June 12th our Spanish department treated us to the "The Wizard of Oz" . This production was guided by Ms. Ana Maria who was helped by Ms. Maria Elisa, Ms. Eleonora and two very creative mothers, Mrs. Ingrid Laughlin and Mrs. Maria Eugenia Sterzewski, who worked long hours. Our fifth, sixth, and seventh graders were in charge of taking us back to the land of OZ. This play is one that we will always remember. Their costumes and acting were superb! Congratulations again to all the performers, backstage hands, art directors and of course to Mrs. Ana Maria, Ms. Maria Elisa, Ms. Eleonora, Mrs.Laughlin, and Mrs. Sterzewski!

Our preschool students celebrated Spirit Day on June 9th by participating in various competitions and games specially organized by some preschool moms. This was a very exciting day for them as they had the opportunity to compete or just simply have fun! We would like to thank these Jefferson Moms for doing such a fantastic job of making this event possible, a true success! Moms in charge of coordinating and careful planning were: Mariana Lazo de Branger, Alexandra Capriles de Azpurua, Elisa Lander de Escobar, Sunshine Monterrey, Maria Fernanda de Olivares, Ana Maria Rodriguez de Loynaz, Daniella de Navarro, Natalia de Oteyza, Tere Ponce, Carolina Bernardini, Adelada Lopez, Maria Alejandra Silva de Menach. Donating food and drinks were: Andreina Abilahoud, Fanny Libbi, Veronica De Barbieri, and Maria Eugenia Bolinaga. Helping with the games were: Adriana Von Fedak, Silvia Jaimes, Rosa Fernandez, Karina Carles, Laura Nucete de Gomez, Maria Elena Bello de Grimaldi, Gloria de Armas, Marilupe Mannil, Carolina Mazzucchelli, Maria Concha Carmona, Eugenia Wallis, Yameliz Hernandez, Helena Sotillo, Andreina Carpio, Tupi Croes, Silvia Olavarria, Tatiana Andrade, Annabella Wallis, Elena Madriz, Vanessa Chumaceiro, Marta Sardo, Tania Siero, Fiorella Petti, Suan de Garcia, Alani de Haack, Adelina Veronica de Rodriguez, C armen de Alvarez, Anabella Blumetti, Maria Domenica Valdez, Maria Luisa Betancourt de Martinez, Mirella Andari, Natalia Salazar, and Yliana Elexgaray. Taking Pictures were: Esther Avila and Adelaida Fagundez. Donating the caps with the school logo was Mrs. Maria Alejandra Silva Menach. Representing the PTA and involved in coordinating and planning was Mrs. Maria Consuelo de Paul. Ms. Patricia Limardo for helping with the coordination. Many Many Thanks! The true Jeffeson Spirit was felt by all!

Once again our students outdid themselves with their fabulous participation in the Caracas Model United Nations held at Morales y Luces school this past weekend. Our students were guided by our MUN director, Ms. Mercedes Donday. Those students who participated are: Silvana Serra, Luisa Sanabria, Vanessa Matalon, Gustavo Grau, Isabella Perales, Maria Teresa Escobar, Isabel Penzini, Carlos Enrique White, Miguel Torrealba, Luis Chang, Maria Ignacia Curiel, Laura Cappellin, Sebastian Benitez, Maria Corina Sacchini, Maria Elena Puzzi, Jorge Torres, Clarissa Rodriguez, Alexander Dow, Adriana Tortosa, Alfredo Moros, Nicole Hazard, Eugenia Whaite, Adrian Perez and Angela Chavez. Bringing home awards as Best Delegates: Nicole Hazard, Vanessa Matalon, Isabella Perales, Maria Ignacia Curiel, Alexander Dow, Miguel Torrealba and Adrian Perez. Outstanding Delegates: Gustavo Grau and Carlos Enrique White and Best Speakers: Isabella Penzini, Silvana Serra, Laura Cappellin, and Maria Corina Sacchini. Two thumbs up for your outstanding participation!

Congratulations to our Alumni, Alexandra Ayala Gimenez, on graduating Cum Laude with a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Biology from Lake Forest College in Illinois. Among her many achievements are. "DISTINCTION" Senior Thesis titled "Insight into Parkinson's Disease: Is Alpha-Synuclein Degraded by the Lysosome?" Awarded The Steven Galovich Award for Excellence, awarded the Beta Beta Beta Award for Outstanding Service to the Biology Department, elected into Beta Beta Beta, the undergraduate Honor Society for Biology (Nationwide) and elected into Sigma Xi, the undergraduate Honor Society for Natural Sciences (Nationwide). We are very proud of all your accomplishments.

Joing Alexandra's many achievements is Francisco Pavan who has just graduated Suma Cum Laude from the University of Miami with a Bachelors Degree in Science. We are not surprised by his achievments as he was given the "J" Jefferson award for his many fine contributions to our school. Congratulations!

In view of the propagation of the human Swine Influenza internationally it is important that our community is aware of the health risks involved and preventive measures that can be taken. For further information you can visit World Health Organization at http://www.who.int/en/ or Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/ .