Jefferson Elementary
Welcome to Jefferson Elementary School! We opened our doors this fall for the very first time to approximately 500 students pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. Located within the city limits of Tulsa, our student population is comprised of students who formerly attended Jarman, McAuliffe and Moore.
We want to provide educational and character-building opportunities for students, parents, teachers and administrators by working together to develop academic and social skills for present and future success.
General Information
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
8418 S. 107th E. Ave.
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133
Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
School Hours: 8:55 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.
Main Phone: (918) 357-4339
Fax: (918) 357-6699
Principal Kim Whiteley
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Our school is named after Thomas Jefferson who was the third President of the United States, elected in 1801 and serving until 1809. He is most widely known as the principal author of the Declaration of Independence. He is one of only two people in history to have accomplished a so-called “Triple Crown,” serving as Secretary of State (under George Washington), vice president (under John Adams), and as President. He died on the Fourth of July, 1826, the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.
The theme for our inaugural year will be “Using America’s History to Build Our Future”.
We want to provide educational and character-building opportunities for students, parents, teachers and administrators by working together to develop academic and social skills for present and future success.
Student Programs
• ARC (Gifted and Talented Program)
• Accelerated Reader
• Chess Club
• Safety Patrol
• Broadcast Crew
• Character Counts
• Student Council
• Recycling
• Boy Scouts
• Girl Scouts
• Reflections
• Youth Arts
• Honor Choir
• Speed Stackers
• Little Dribblers
• Intramural Youth Sports-through Union Public Schools
• Cheerleading and Spirit Squads-through Union Public Schools
School History
On February 13, 2007, voters approved a $17 million bond issue, which included $9.5 million for the school's construction. The new school will complete Union’s long-range plan to relieve overcrowding while giving schools the opportunity to offer all-day 4-year-old programs in their buildings.
Formerly known only as Elementary #13, Thomas Jefferson Elementary was built on land purchased from a previous bond issue between 81st and 91st streets and Garnett Road and U.S. 169.
Principal Biography
Kim Whiteley earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Oklahoma State and her master’s degree in school administration from Northeastern State University. Whiteley began her career at Union in 1988 teaching first grade at Roy Clark Elementary.
She has also taught second and fifth grade and Title I math. During her career at Union, she has been associated with sites at Clark, Jarman, Boevers, Moore and Briarglen.
Helpline - Student Assistance Programs
A crisis helpline is open seven days a week, 24 hours a day, to any patron of the district who wants to report a crisis situation or to ask for information. Leave a message and your call will be returned promptly.
461-HELP - Union Safe Line
You may also call
1-877-SAFE-CALL, ext OK!
(1-877-723-3225, ext 651)
SAFE-CALL is a toll-free confidential hotline for students, parents, teachers, neighbors and anyone concerned about the safety of their local school.
Call us when you know of any activity threatening your school.