Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Wednesday, December 21, 2011 Day A

1) Today is a Day A.

2) If you ordered any black sweatshirts, black sweatpants, long or short sleeve t-shirts, please stop by the main office, pay and take your merchandise.

3) Please remember to save Box Tops, Swiss Valley Milk lids and Campbell soup labels while baking over the holidays.

4) Thank you to the students who auditioned for the talent show. We had 57 try outs. Unfortunately, not all the acts can be in the show. The list of those acts that were selected by the judges are on the door in the guidance area.

5) No Orchestra class or lessons today.

6) Birthdays today - December 21st...Hunter Duster, Brianna Eckstein, Ron Joe. December 23rd...Jordan Schueller. December 25th...Takius Smith. December 26th...Hali Fuller, Caitlyn Hansen. December 27th...Colton Puccio. December 28th...Donald Hodges, Noah Kuhn, Taniya Land. December 30th...Evan Wieser. December 31st...Raleigh Hardwick, Emily Schleter. January 1st...Janesha Harris, Stephen Petsche. January 2nd...Taylor Butler.

7) Everyone have a safe and happy holiday break.

8) Winners from the Character Tickets are: (6-1 Nick Wobema, Dylan Pauley); (6-2...Jade O'Rourke, Val Steffens); (7-1...Jordyn Heiderscheit, Marshon Crowder); (7-2...Austin Leick, Makaila Gardner); (8-1...Gabbi Manders, Alex Keck); (8-2...Spencher Sahm, Kelsey Ben); (Staff...Mrs. Podolsky, Mrs. Henry, Mr. Kramer, Mrs. Baumann, Mrs. Thimmesch, Mrs. Welsh, Mrs. White, Ms. Weber, Mrs. Milum, Mrs. Beutin). All of these are the winner of free wings from Buffalo Wild Wings, stop by the main office and pick up your coupon. Mrs. McCullough was the winner of the parking spot.

9) Also congratulations to House 7-2, they were the winner of the t-shirt contest. T-shirts will be available when we get back from the holiday break.

Monday, December 19, 2011

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Tuesday, December 20, 2011 Day B

1) Today is a Day B.

2) If you ordered any black sweatshirts, black sweatpants, long or short sleeve t-shirts, please stop by the main office, pay and take your merchandise.

3) Please remember to save Box Tops, Swiss Valley Milk lids and Campbell soup labels while baking over the holidays.

4) Birthdays today - December 20th...Alyssah Ahern, Jerell Bolton, John Coyle, Brianna Lopez, Tyrese Ralston, Cheyenne Schmitt.

5) Congratulations to the following students selected for the Northeast Iowa String Teachers Honors Orchestra. Students selected are Margaret Kratz, Rebecca Schueller, Bailey Hansen and Dona Rogers.

December 16th Dance


Monday, December 19, 2011

Monday, December 19, 2011 Day A

1) Today is a Day A.

2) If you ordered any black sweatshirts, black sweatpants, long or short sleeve t-shirts, please stop by the main office, pay and take your merchandise.

3) Birthdays Today - December 19th...Arielle Brown, Marcus Nathan.

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Friday, December 16, 2011

Student Announcements - Friday, December 16, 2011 Day B

1) Today is a Day B.

2) Students - The computer lab is very busy now during homebase. If you need a spot, get a pass early and we will assign you a computer. If not, you might not be able to "drop-in" and use the computer. If you sign up for a computer and no longer need one, it is important that you let us know.

Also, next week after you clean out your locker, clean out your backpack and get your lost or overdue library books returned! A great resolution for the new year would be to have no overdue books for the rest of the year! Thank you from Mrs. Neyens and Ms Cairns.

3) If you ordered any black sweatshirts, black sweatpants, long or short sleeve t-shirts, please stop by the main office, pay and take your merchandise.

4) Birthdays Today - December 16th...Zachary Tilton, Evan Wolter. December 18th...Dillon Gottschalk.

Used Shoe Drive TJMS will be holding a shoe drive from December 1st to December 20th. Bring all of your old athletic shoes to the main office. All of the shoes will be taken to a Nike plant and recycled. If you have any questions please contact Emily Schleter, House 7-1.

5) Congratulations to the students selected for the Northeast Iowa String Teachers Honors Orchestra. These students are Margaret Kratz, Rebecca Schueller, Bailey Hansen and Dona Rogers.

7) This Holiday season the JAVA staff will be selling Christmas Grams to anyone interested. Purchase a Christmas gram for your friends, or teachers. On the Christmas gram make sure you include who it is for, who it is from, and the homebase of the student or teacher you are buying it for. During homebase on the last day of school before Christmas break Java will deliver the Grams with a Candy Cane to anyone who receives one. You can color the picture on the front and write a little Holiday message on the inside. They cost 25 cents each. You pick them up from Cart Mart starting tomorrow. After you complete the Christmas Gram you can take it to the library and put it in the Christmas Gram box. They will be delivered to your homebase on the last day of school before Christmas break. You can send as many as you want to a friend, teacher, counselor, or helper teacher. Happy Holidays from your friendly neighborhood JAVA staff.

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Student Announcements - Thursday, December 15, 2011 Day A

1) Today is a Day A.

2) Students - The computer lab is very busy now during homebase. If you need a spot, get a pass early and we will assign you a computer. If not, you might not be able to "drop-in" and use the computer. If you sign up for a computer and no longer need one, it is important that you let us know.

Also, next week after you clean out your locker, clean out your backpack and get your lost or overdue library books returned! A great resolution for the new year would be to have no overdue books for the rest of the year! Thank you from Mrs. Neyens and Ms Cairns.

3) If you ordered any black sweatshirts, black sweatpants, long or short sleeve t-shirts, please stop by the main office, pay and take your merchandise.

4) Birthdays Today - December 15th...Jax Dolan.

5) Congratulations to the students selected for the Northeast Iowa String Teachers Honors Orchestra. These students are Margaret Kratz, Rebecca Schueller, Bailey Hansen and Dona Rogers.

6) Used Shoe Drive TJMS will be holding a shoe drive from December 1st to December 20th. Bring all of your old athletic shoes to the main office. All of the shoes will be taken to a Nike plant and recycled. If you have any questions please contact Emily Schleter, House 7-1.

7) This Holiday season the JAVA staff will be selling Christmas Grams to anyone interested. Purchase a Christmas gram for your friends, or teachers. On the Christmas gram make sure you include who it is for, who it is from, and the homebase of the student or teacher you are buying it for. During homebase on the last day of school before Christmas break Java will deliver the Grams with a Candy Cane to anyone who receives one. You can color the picture on the front and write a little Holiday message on the inside. They cost 25 cents each. You pick them up from Cart Mart starting tomorrow. After you complete the Christmas Gram you can take it to the library and put it in the Christmas Gram box. They will be delivered to your homebase on the last day of school before Christmas break. You can send as many as you want to a friend, teacher, counselor, or helper teacher. Happy Holidays from your friendly neighborhood JAVA staff.

8) Our next school dance/activity night will be on Friday, December 16th. It is our annual Mini Dance Marathon and proceeds raised are donated to the Loras College Dance Marathon and Children's Miracle Network, helping kids all over the state/locally who are battling illnesses and disease.  Cost for the dance is $3, and there will be some extra activities like dodgeball and knockout which are available for $1.  Snacks will be available for purchase.  You must have a school id to attend the dance and ID's will not be made on Friday. 

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Student Announcements - Wednesday, December 14, 2011 Day B

1) Today is a Day B.

2) Students - The computer lab is very busy now during homebase. If you need a spot, get a pass early and we will assign you a computer. If not, you might not be able to "drop-in" and use the computer. If you sign up for a computer and no longer need one, it is important that you let us know.

3) Next week after you clean out your locker, clean out your backpack and get your lost or overdue library books returned! A great resolution for the new year would be to have no overdue books for the rest of the year! Thank you from Mrs. Neyens and Ms Cairns.

4) If you ordered any black sweatshirts, black sweatpants, long or short sleeve t-shirts, please stop by the main office, pay and take your merchandise.

5) Used Shoe Drive TJMS will be holding a shoe drive from December 1st to December 20th. Bring all of your old athletic shoes to the main office. All of the shoes will be taken to a Nike plant and recycled. If you have any questions please contact Emily Schleter, House 7-1.

6) This Holiday season the JAVA staff will be selling Christmas Grams to anyone interested. Purchase a Christmas gram for your friends, or teachers. On the Christmas gram make sure you include who it is for, who it is from, and the homebase of the student or teacher you are buying it for. During homebase on the last day of school before Christmas break Java will deliver the Grams with a Candy Cane to anyone who receives one. You can color the picture on the front and write a little Holiday message on the inside. They cost 25 cents each. You pick them up from Cart Mart starting tomorrow. After you complete the Christmas Gram you can take it to the library and put it in the Christmas Gram box. They will be delivered to your homebase on the last day of school before Christmas break. You can send as many as you want to a friend, teacher, counselor, or helper teacher. Happy Holidays from your friendly neighborhood JAVA staff.

7) Our next school dance/activity night will be on Friday, December 16th. It is our annual Mini Dance Marathon and proceeds raised are donated to the Loras College Dance Marathon and Children's Miracle Network, helping kids all over the state/locally who are battling illnesses and disease.  Cost for the dance is $3, and there will be some extra activities like dodgeball and knockout which are available for $1.  Snacks will be available for purchase.  You must have a school id to attend the dance and ID's will not be made on Friday. 


Monday, December 12, 2011

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Student Announcements - Tuesday, December 13, 2011 Day A

1) Today is a Day A.

2) Sports Today - Girls Basketball...Jefferson vs. Washington White. 7th grade at Jefferson and 8th grade at Washington; both games begin at 4 p.m.

3) Birthdays today - December 13th...Jeremiah Brown, Ethan Sanchez.

Used Shoe Drive TJMS will be holding a shoe drive from December 1st to December 20th. Bring all of your old athletic shoes to the main office. All of the shoes will be taken to a Nike plant and recycled. If you have any questions please contact Emily Schleter, House 7-1.

Monday, December 12, 2011

Student Announcements - Monday, December 12, 2011 Day B

1) Today is a Day B.

2) Sports Today - Girls Basketball...Jefferson vs. Washington Blue. 7th grade at Jefferson and 8th grade at Washington; both games begin at 4 p.m.

3) Birthdays today - December 12th...Kara Greve, Kyle Smith.

Used Shoe Drive TJMS will be holding a shoe drive from December 1st to December 20th. Bring all of your old athletic shoes to the main office. All of the shoes will be taken to a Nike plant and recycled. If you have any questions please contact Emily Schleter, House 7-1.

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Friday, December 9, 2011

Student Announcements - Friday, December 9, 2011 Day A

1) Today is a Day A.

2) Birthdays today - December 9th...Marshon Crowder, Harrison Kivlahan, Samantha Olsen. December 10th...Logan Reavis. December 11th...Griffin Benson, Jennifer Hammerand.

3)Used Shoe Drive TJMS will be holding a shoe drive from December 1st to December 20th. Bring all of your old athletic shoes to the main office. All of the shoes will be taken to a Nike plant and recycled. If you have any questions please contact Emily Schleter, House 7-1.

4) It's book fair time! This fair is a regular, full-price book fair but new this year is an online fair. Pick up a flyer in the library to access the online site and anything you purchase will arrive at Jefferson by the 15th of December and the library will earn points for new books.

5) Used Shoe Drive TJMS will be holding a shoe drive from December 1st to December 20th. Bring all of your old athletic shoes to the main office. All of the shoes will be taken to a Nike plant and recycled. If you have any questions please contact Emily Schleter, House 7-1.

6) Attention students...Do you have a talent such as singing, playing an instrument, or dancing? Auditions for this year's talent show will be after school on December 14th or 15th from 2:45-4:00. If you are interested in trying out for the show, you should prepare an act and come to one of the after school times and present your act to the panel of judges. We are not able to put all of the acts in the final show, so the judges rate the acts on whether they are interesting and show preparation and talent. All acts should be between 1 and 4 minutes long and contain nothing that is offensive. You can pick up specific guidelines from Ms. Baumann or Ms. Roussel in the guidance office. For those acts needing accompanying music, there will be a computer with internet access available during the auditions.

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Student Announcements - Thursday, December 8, 2011 Day B

1) Today is a Day A.

2) Violas, Cellos, Bass only for Orchestra today.

3) Sports Today - Girls Basketball...Jefferson vs. Roosevelt Purple. 7th grade at Jefferson and 8th grade at Roosevelt; both games begin at 4 p.m.

4) Sports Today - Wrestling...Jefferson vs. Roosevelt vs. Mazzuchelli at Mazzuchelli beginning at 4 p.m.

5) Birthdays today - December 8th...Tyler Humphrey, Taylor Rehfeldt.

6) It's book fair time! This fair is a regular, full-price book fair but new this year is an online fair. Pick up a flyer in the library to access the online site and anything you purchase will arrive at Jefferson by the 15th of December and the library will earn points for new books.

7) Violas, Cellos, Bass only for Orchestra on Thursday.

8) Used Shoe Drive TJMS will be holding a shoe drive from December 1st to December 20th. Bring all of your old athletic shoes to the main office. All of the shoes will be taken to a Nike plant and recycled. If you have any questions please contact Emily Schleter, House 7-1.

9) Attention students...Do you have a talent such as singing, playing an instrument, or dancing? Auditions for this year's talent show will be after school on December 14th or 15th from 2:45-4:00. If you are interested in trying out for the show, you should prepare an act and come to one of the after school times and present your act to the panel of judges. We are not able to put all of the acts in the final show, so the judges rate the acts on whether they are interesting and show preparation and talent. All acts should be between 1 and 4 minutes long and contain nothing that is offensive. You can pick up specific guidelines from Ms. Baumann or Ms. Roussel in the guidance office. For those acts needing accompanying music, there will be a computer with internet access available during the auditions.

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Student Announcements - Wednesday, December 7, 2011 Day A

1) Today is a Day A.

2) Attention students - there are currently 323 overdue items from the library - let's get those returned or renewed so you can check out more books! Also, be aware if you have a book that has been overdue since September, you will receive a charge for it. If you are not sure, check with Ms. Cairns or Mrs. Neyens.

3) It's book fair time! This fair is a regular, full-price book fair but new this year is an online fair. Pick up a flyer in the library to access the online site and anything you purchase will arrive at Jefferson by the 15th of December and the library will earn points for new books.

4) Violas, Cellos, Bass only for Orchestra on Thursday.

5) Used Shoe Drive TJMS will be holding a shoe drive from December 1st to December 20th. Bring all of your old athletic shoes to the main office. All of the shoes will be taken to a Nike plant and recycled. If you have any questions please contact Emily Schleter, House 7-1.

6) Attention students...Do you have a talent such as singing, playing an instrument, or dancing? Auditions for this year's talent show will be after school on December 14th or 15th from 2:45-4:00. If you are interested in trying out for the show, you should prepare an act and come to one of the after school times and present your act to the panel of judges. We are not able to put all of the acts in the final show, so the judges rate the acts on whether they are interesting and show preparation and talent. All acts should be between 1 and 4 minutes long and contain nothing that is offensive. You can pick up specific guidelines from Ms. Baumann or Ms. Roussel in the guidance office. For those acts needing accompanying music, there will be a computer with internet access available during the auditions.

Monday, December 5, 2011

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Student Announcements - Tuesday, December 6, 2011 Day B

1) Today is a Day B.

2) Attention students - there are currently 323 overdue items from the library - let's get those returned or renewed so you can check out more books! Also, be aware if you have a book that has been overdue since September, you will receive a charge for it. If you are not sure, check with Ms. Cairns or Mrs. Neyens.

3) It's book fair time! This fair is a regular, full-price book fair but new this year is an online fair. Pick up a flyer in the library to access the online site and anything you purchase will arrive at Jefferson by the 15th of December and the library will earn points for new books.

4) Sports Today - Wrestling...Washington vs. Mazzuchelli vs. Jefferson at Jefferson beginning at 4 p.m.

5) Birthdays today - December 6th...Antonia Naab, Izek Schatzabel.

6)Used Shoe Drive TJMS will be holding a shoe drive from December 1st to December 20th. Bring all of your old athletic shoes to the main office. All of the shoes will be taken to a Nike plant and recycled. If you have any questions please contact Emily Schleter, House 7-1.

7) Attention students...Do you have a talent such as singing, playing an instrument, or dancing? Auditions for this year's talent show will be after school on December 14th or 15th from 2:45-4:00. If you are interested in trying out for the show, you should prepare an act and come to one of the after school times and present your act to the panel of judges. We are not able to put all of the acts in the final show, so the judges rate the acts on whether they are interesting and show preparation and talent. All acts should be between 1 and 4 minutes long and contain nothing that is offensive. You can pick up specific guidelines from Ms. Baumann or Ms. Roussel in the guidance office. For those acts needing accompanying music, there will be a computer with internet access available during the auditions.

Monday, December 5, 2011

Student Announcements - Monday, December 5, 2011 Day A

1) Today is a Day A.

2) Birthdays Today - December 5th...Randle Milton.

Used Shoe Drive TJMS will be holding a shoe drive from December 1st to December 20th. Bring all of your old athletic shoes to the main office. All of the shoes will be taken to a Nike plant and recycled. If you have any questions please contact Emily Schleter, House 7-1.

3) Attention students...Do you have a talent such as singing, playing an instrument, or dancing? Auditions for this year's talent show will be after school on December 14th or 15th from 2:45-4:00. If you are interested in trying out for the show, you should prepare an act and come to one of the after school times and present your act to the panel of judges. We are not able to put all of the acts in the final show, so the judges rate the acts on whether they are interesting and show preparation and talent. All acts should be between 1 and 4 minutes long and contain nothing that is offensive. You can pick up specific guidelines from Ms. Baumann or Ms. Roussel in the guidance office. For those acts needing accompanying music, there will be a computer with internet access available during the auditions.



Friday, December 2, 2011

Friday, December 2, 2011

Student Announcements - Friday, December 2, 2011 Day B

1) Today is a Day B.

2) Attention students...Do you have a talent such as singing, playing an instrument, or dancing? Auditions for this year's talent show will be after school on December 14th or 15th from 2:45-4:00. If you are interested in trying out for the show, you should prepare an act and come to one of the after school times and present your act to the panel of judges. We are not able to put all of the acts in the final show, so the judges rate the acts on whether they are interesting and show preparation and talent. All acts should be between 1 and 4 minutes long and contain nothing that is offensive. You can pick up specific guidelines from Ms. Baumann or Ms. Roussel in the guidance office. For those acts needing accompanying music, there will be a computer with internet access available during the auditions.

3) Congratulations to this year's House Spelling Bee winners! They are as follows: 6-1...Koehler Miller, Max Coenen, Taylor Greenwald; 6-2...Emma Wiebke, Brianna Heffner, Joseph Hoyne; 7-1...Olivia Auderer, Carrie Klein, Grace Priest; 7-2...Nick Miller, Cody Bartels, Ethan Sanchez; 8-1...Toni Naab, Justin Bahl, Grant Davis; 8-2...Austin Howard, Liz Griesinger, Anna Gates. Students need to report to the auditorium on Tuesday, December 6th at 11:00. Please let your homebase teacher know where you are going and you will return to your homebase immediately following the Spelling Bee. The top 5 winners will move on to the next round at Washington Middle School. Good luck and be sure to study this weekend!

4) Birthdays - December 4th...Jordan Hennessy, Stephanie Oberfoell.

Used Shoe Drive TJMS will be holding a shoe drive from December 1st to December 20th. Bring all of your old athletic shoes to the main office. All of the shoes will be taken to a Nike plant and recycled. If you have any questions please contact Emily Schleter, House 7-1.

Report Card Envelopes Your signed report card envelops are due today. If you have lost your envelope you need to purchase a new one in the main office. The cost for a new envelop is $1.


Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Student Announcements - Thursday, December 1, 2011 Day A

1) Today is a Day A.

2) Attention students...Do you have a talent such as singing, playing an instrument, or dancing? Auditions for this year's talent show will be after school on December 14th or 15th from 2:45-4:00. If you are interested in trying out for the show, you should prepare an act and come to one of the after school times and present your act to the panel of judges. We are not able to put all of the acts in the final show, so the judges rate the acts on whether they are interesting and show preparation and talent. All acts should be between 1 and 4 minutes long and contain nothing that is offensive. You can pick up specific guidelines from Ms. Baumann or Ms. Roussel in the guidance office. For those acts needing accompanying music, there will be a computer with internet access available during the auditions.

3) Sports Today...Girls Basketball - Washington Blue vs. Jefferson. 7th grade at Washington and 8th grade at Jefferson; both games begin at 4 p.m. Wrestling - Jefferson vs. Washington vs. Mazzuchelli vs. Roosevelt at Roosevelt beginning at 4 p.m.

4) Friendly reminder to all that the PBS contest for t-shirt designs are due to Mrs. Hefel-Busch today.

5) Report Card Envelopes Please remember that you need to return your signed report card envelope to your homebase teacher by Friday, December 2nd.

6) Used Shoe Drive TJMS will be holding a shoe drive from December 1st to December 20th. Bring all of your old athletic shoes to the main office. All of the shoes will be taken to a Nike plant and recycled. If you have any questions please contact Emily Schleter, House 7-1.


Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Student Announcements - Wednesday, November 30, 2011 Day B

1) Today is a Day A.

2) There are currently 246 overdue library books - and that is just students! Please search your book-bags, lockers, bookshelves, under your bed and get those books returned or renewed! We have a lot of new books that are waiting to be read! Thank you from Mrs Neyens and Ms Cairns.

3) Attention students...Do you have a talent such as singing, playing an instrument, or dancing? Auditions for this year's talent show will be after school on December 14th or 15th from 2:45-4:00. If you are interested in trying out for the show, you should prepare an act and come to one of the after school times and present your act to the panel of judges. We are not able to put all of the acts in the final show, so the judges rate the acts on whether they are interesting and show preparation and talent. All acts should be between 1 and 4 minutes long and contain nothing that is offensive. You can pick up specific guidelines from Ms. Baumann or Ms. Roussel in the guidance office. For those acts needing accompanying music, there will be a computer with internet access available during the auditions.

4) Birthdays today - November 30th...Abigail Gilles, Malik Patterson.

Report Card Envelopes Please remember that you need to return your signed report card envelope to your homebase teacher by Friday, December 2nd.

Used Shoe Drive TJMS will be holding a shoe drive from December 1st to December 20th. Bring all of your old athletic shoes to the main office. All of the shoes will be taken to a Nike plant and recycled. If you have any questions please contact Emily Schleter, House 7-1.


Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Student Announcements - Tuesday, November 29, 2011 Day A

1) Today is a Day A.

2) There are currently 246 overdue library books - and that is just students! Please search your book-bags, lockers, bookshelves, under your bed and get those books returned or renewed! We have a lot of new books that are waiting to be read! Thank you from Mrs Neyens and Ms Cairns.

Report Card Envelopes Please remember that you need to return your signed report card envelope to your homebase teacher by Friday, December 2nd.

New LEAP programming sign ups are out for January - May.  Sign up now to get into your first choice sessions. 

Monday, November 28, 2011


Student Announcements - Monday, November 28, 2011 Day B

1) Today is Day B.

2) Birthdays today - November 28th...Heather Dean, Mitchell Rubie.

Report Card Envelopes Please remember that you need to return your signed report card envelope to your homebase teacher by Friday, December 2nd.

New LEAP programming sign ups are out for January - May.  Sign up now to get into your first choice sessions.

Monday, November 21, 2011

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Student Announcements - Tuesday, November 22, 2011 Day A

1) Today is Day A.

2) Anyone interested in Chess Club, sign up with Mrs. Beau in the Cafeteria after school.

3) Students: please return TO THE LIBRARY any conversation circle novel you might have that you are no longer using. You will be charged for these items if they are not returned.

4) Birthdays today - November 22nd...Janer John. November 23rd...Careanna Jaeger, Madeline Perreard. November 24th...Serina Bennett. November 27th...Jasmine Gant, Hailey Julson.

5) No eCybermission after school today, Tuesday, November 22.

6) Wrestling pictures are in the main office, please stop and pick them up.

7) DARE TO BE KING will not be meeting Tuesday, November 22nd during or after school.





2011 Kalahari Field Trip





Students from TJMS who sold 10 items or more during our recent fundraiser earned a fun field trip to the Kalahari Indoor Theme Park in the Wisconsin Dells on Saturday, November 19th.

Monday, November 21, 2011

Monday, November 21, 2011 Day B

1) Today is Day B.

2) Anyone interested in Chess Club, sign up with Mrs. Beau in the Cafeteria after school.

3) Sports Today - Girls Basketball...Jefferson vs. Drexler. 7th grade at Jefferson and 8th grade at Drexler; both games begin at 4 p.m.

4) Birthdays today - November 21st...Brandon White.

5) Students: please return TO THE LIBRARY any conversation circle novel you might have that you are no longer using. You will be charged for these items if they are not returned.

Friday, November 18, 2011

Friday, November 18, 2011

Student Announcements - Friday, November 18, 2011 Day A

1) Today is Day A.

2) Anyone interested in Chess Club, sign up with Mrs. Beau in the Cafeteria after school.

3) Birthdays today - November 18th...Cody Hansen, Joseph Hoyne, Noah Sprimont, Donovan Wright. November 19th...Eryn Davis, Brianna Jones. November 20th...Gabrielle Kane Langel, Margaret Kratz, Martha Kratz, Salma Lindblom, Samantha Wieland.

Orchestra There will be no orchestra class or lessons for the rest of the week, November 16-18.

Fundraiser Pickup The fundraiser orders will be delivered to school on Thursday, November 17th. Each student order will be delivered to the students homebase. Students will need to go to their homebase classes before they go home and pick up the orders to be delivered. If students are not able to take the orders home on Thursday they will need to take them home by Friday. Students may also have parents come and pick up the orders on Thursday afternoon or after 10:00 am on Friday.




Thursday, November 17, 2011

Student Announcements - Thursday, November 17, 2011 Day A

1) Today is Day A.

2) Anyone who ordered a sweatshirt and/or sweatpants, you can stop by the main office and pick them up. You must have paid already or pay before you take items with you. If you would like to order a sweatshirt or sweatpants, stop by the main office to order.

3) Anyone interested in Chess Club, sign up with Mrs. Beau in the Cafeteria after school.

4) Sports Today - Wrestling...Roosevelt vs. Drexler vs. Jefferson at Jefferson beginning at 4 p.m.

5) Birthdays today - November 17th...Dakota Thompson, Cheyann Wharton.

Orchestra There will be no orchestra class or lessons for the rest of the week, November 16-18.

Fundraiser Pickup The fundraiser orders will be delivered to school on Thursday, November 17th. Each student order will be delivered to the students homebase. Students will need to go to their homebase classes before they go home and pick up the orders to be delivered. If students are not able to take the orders home on Thursday they will need to take them home by Friday. Students may also have parents come and pick up the orders on Thursday afternoon or after 10:00 am on Friday.




Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Student Announcements - Wednesday, November 16, 2011 Day B

1) Today is Day B.

2) Any students interested in representing Jefferson in a Math Competition, practicing higher level math problems, and just learning new math tricks you should join the MATH COUNTS team. Math Counts will meet twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays in Mrs. Henry's room after school. See Mrs. Henry or Mr. Hatcher for more information.

3) Any students interested in participating in eCYBERMISSION this year contact Mrs. Weber or Mrs. McCullough. E-Cybermission is a web-based Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics competition for 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th grade teams. Your team will propose a solution to a real problem in your community and compete for Regional and National Awards. E-cybermission will meet after school on Tuesdays. Sign up today!

4) Anyone who ordered a sweatshirt and/or sweatpants, you can stop by the main office and pick them up. You must have paid already or pay before you take items with you. If you would like to order a sweatshirt or sweatpants, stop by the main office to order.

5) Sports Today - Girls Basketball...Mazzuchelli Blue vs. Jefferson. 7th grade at Mazzuchelli and 8th grade at Jefferson; both games begin at 4 p.m.

6) Birthdays today - November 16th...William Allman, Summer McCallum.

7) Orchestra There will be no orchestra class or lessons for the rest of the week, November 16-18.

8) Fundraiser Pickup The fundraiser orders will be delivered to school on Thursday, November 17th. Each student order will be delivered to the students homebase. Students will need to go to their homebase classes before they go home and pick up the orders to be delivered. If students are not able to take the orders home on Thursday they will need to take them home by Friday. Students may also have parents come and pick up the orders on Thursday afternoon or after 10:00 am on Friday.

Monday, November 14, 2011

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Tuesday, November 15, 2011 Day B

1) Today is Day B. ITBS testing this week - Tuesday - Friday from 7:55-10:15 AM.  Eat a good breakfast, get to school on time, and don't forget those #2 pencils!

2) Any students interested in representing Jefferson in a Math Competition, practicing higher level math problems, and just learning new math tricks you should join the MATH COUNTS team. Math Counts will meet twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays in Mrs. Henry's room after school. See Mrs. Henry or Mr. Hatcher for more information.

3) Any students interested in participating in eCYBERMISSION this year contact Mrs. Weber or Mrs. McCullough. E-Cybermission is a web-based Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics competition for 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th grade teams. Your team will propose a solution to a real problem in your community and compete for Regional and National Awards. E-cybermission will meet after school on Tuesdays. Sign up today!

4) Anyone who ordered a sweatshirt and/or sweatpants, you can stop by the main office and pick them up. You must have paid already or pay before you take items with you. If you would like to order a sweatshirt or sweatpants, stop by the main office to order.

5)Birthdays today - November 15th...Allison Scovel.

Monday, November 14, 2011



Monday, November 14, 2011 Day A

1) Today is Day A.

2) Any students interested in representing Jefferson in a Math Competition, practicing higher level math problems, and just learning new math tricks you should join the MATH COUNTS team. Math Counts will meet twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays in Mrs. Henry's room after school. See Mrs. Henry or Mr. Hatcher for more information.

3) Any students interested in participating in eCYBERMISSION this year contact Mrs. Weber or Mrs. McCullough. E-Cybermission is a web-based Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics competition for 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th grade teams. Your team will propose a solution to a real problem in your community and compete for Regional and National Awards. E-cybermission will meet after school on Tuesdays. Sign up today!

4) Anyone who ordered a sweatshirt and/or sweatpants, you can stop by the main office and pick them up. You must have paid already or pay before you take them with you. If you would like to order a sweatshirt or sweatpants, stop by the main office to order.

5) Sports Today - Girls Basketball...Jefferson vs. Roosevelt Silver. 7th grade at Jefferson and 8th grade at Roosevelt; both games begin at 4 p.m.

6) Birthdays today - November 14th...Elliott Montag, Isaac Slagel.

7) ITBS testing starts tomorrow, get a good nights rest and eat a healthy breakfast.

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Friday, November 11, 2011

Friday, November 11, 2011 Day B

1) Today is Day B.

2) Any students interested in representing Jefferson in a Math Competition, practicing higher level math problems, and just learning new math tricks you should join the MATH COUNTS team. Math Counts will meet twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays in Mrs. Henry's room after school. See Mrs. Henry or Mr. Hatcher for more information.

3) Any students interested in participating in eCYBERMISSION this year contact Mrs. Weber or Mrs. McCullough. E-Cybermission is a web-based Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics competition for 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th grade teams. Your team will propose a solution to a real problem in your community and compete for Regional and National Awards. E-cybermission will meet after school on Tuesdays. Sign up today!

4) Girls Basketball pictures are in the main office. Please stop by and pick up.

5) Anyone who ordered a sweatshirt and/or sweatpants, you can stop by the main office and pick them up. You must have paid already or pay before you take them with you.   You can also these via Cart Mart that stops daily in homebases.

6) Happy Birthday - November 11th...Keith Dolan, Mitchell Eyres. November 13th...Matthew Adams, Austin Howard.

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Thursday, November 10, 2011 Day A

1) Today is Day A.

2) Any students interested in representing Jefferson in a Math Competition, practicing higher level math problems, and just learning new math tricks you should join the MATH COUNTS team. Math Counts will meet twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays in Mrs. Henry's room after school. See Mrs. Henry or Mr. Hatcher for more information.

3) Any students interested in participating in eCYBERMISSION this year contact Ms. Weber or Mrs. McCullough. E-Cybermission is a web-based Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics competition for 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th grade teams. Your team will propose a solution to a real problem in your community and compete for Regional and National Awards. E-cybermission will meet after school on Tuesdays. Sign up today!

4) Girls Basketball pictures are in the main office. Please stop by and pick up. Also anyone who ordered a sweatshirt and/or sweatpants, you can stop by the main office and pick them up. You must have paid already or pay before you take them with you.

5) Sports Today - Wrestling...Jefferson vs. Mazzuchelli vs. Drexler at Drexler beginning at 4 p.m.

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Wednesday, November 9, 2011



Wednesday, November 9, 2011 Day B

1) Today is Day B.

2) Any students interested in representing Jefferson in a Math Competition, practicing higher level math problems, and just learning new math tricks you should join the MATH COUNTS team. Math Counts will meet twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays in Mrs. Henry's room after school. See Mrs. Henry or Mr. Hatcher for more information.

3) Any students interested in participating in eCYBERMISSION this year contact Mrs. Weber or Mrs. McCullough. E-Cybermission is a web-based Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics competition for 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th grade teams. Your team will propose a solution to a real problem in your community and compete for Regional and National Awards. E-cybermission will meet after school on Tuesdays. Sign up today!

4) How does a bowling and pizza party sound for you and 9 of your friends? All you have to do is draw a picture or write an essay on completing this phrase..."If I were president......." All entries are due Nov. 9th. See Mr. Hatcher for more details and good luck!

5) Girls Basketball pictures are in the main office. Please stop by and pick up.

6) Early out today at 12:30.

7) Birthdays Today - November 9th...Chance Brimeyer, Ally Buse.

Monday, November 7, 2011

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Tuesday, November 8, 2011 Day A

1) Today is Day A.

2) Any students interested in representing Jefferson in a Math Competition, practicing higher level math problems, and just learning new math tricks you should join the MATH COUNTS team. Math Counts will meet twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays in Mrs. Henry's room after school. See Mrs. Henry or Mr. Hatcher for more information.

3) Any students interested in participating in eCYBERMISSION this year contact Mrs. Weber or Mrs. McCullough. E-Cybermission is a web-based Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics competition for 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th grade teams. Your team will propose a solution to a real problem in your community and compete for Regional and National Awards. E-cybermission will meet after school on Tuesdays. Sign up today!

4) Today is the deadline for late orders for the magazine sale. If you still haven't turned in all your orders, please bring them to the office now. The wall chart prizes will be delivered to the school. The money for the classroom prizes will also be delivered with the wall chart prizes.

5) How does a bowling and pizza party sound for you and 9 of your friends? All you have to do is draw a picture or write an essay on completing this phrase..."If I were president......." All entries are due Nov. 9th. See Mr. Hatcher for more details and good luck!

6) Birthdays Today - November 8th...Charlea Hollister, Caleb Loney, McKinzie Oliver.

7) Menu Change for today...There will be NO Philly Cheese Steak, ham and cheese on a bun will replace it.

8) Sports Today...Girls Basketball - Mazzuchelli Gold vs. Jefferson. 7th grade at Mazzuchelli and 8th grade at Jefferson; both games begin at 4 p.m. Wrestling - Jefferson, Washington and Roosevelt wrestling meet at Roosevelt beginning at 4 p.m.

Friday, November 4, 2011

Monday, November 7, 2011



Monday, November 7, 2011, Day B

1) Today is Day B.

2) Any students interested in representing Jefferson in a Math Competition, practicing higher level math problems, and just learning new math tricks you should join the MATH COUNTS team. Math Counts will meet twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays in Mrs. Henry's room after school. See Mrs. Henry or Mr. Hatcher for more information.

3) Any students interested in participating in eCYBERMISSION this year contact Mrs. Weber or Mrs. McCullough. E-Cybermission is a web-based Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics competition for 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th grade teams. Your team will propose a solution to a real problem in your community and compete for Regional and National Awards. E-cybermission will meet after school on Tuesdays. Sign up today!

4) The late order turn in date will be extended to tomorrow. All internet orders will count toward your wall chart prizes. You still have a chance to earn the Kalahari Theme Park Trip. Turn in a total of 10 orders by tomorrow and you will be going to the Kalahari Theme Park.

5) How does a bowling and pizza party sound for you and 9 of your friends? All you have to do is draw a picture or write an essay on completing this phrase..."If I were president......." All entries are due Nov. 9th. See Mr. Hatcher for more details and good luck!

6) Birthdays Today - November 7th...ADiva Durrah, Tanner Hittenmiller, Mackenzie Jones.

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Friday, November 4, 2011

Student Announcements - Friday, November 4, 2011, Day A

1) Today is Day A.

2) Anyone interested in ordering a Jefferson sweatshirt or sweatpants please stop by the main office and sign up; we will be submitting the first order on Monday, November 7th.

3) Any students interested in representing Jefferson in a Math Competition, practicing higher level math problems, and just learning new math tricks you should join the MATH COUNTS team. Math Counts will meet twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays in Mrs. Henry's room after school. See Mrs. Henry or Mr. Hatcher for more information.

4) Any students interested in participating in eCYBERMISSION this year contact Mrs. Weber or Mrs. McCullough. E-Cybermission is a web-based Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics competition for 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th grade teams. Your team will propose a solution to a real problem in your community and compete for Regional and National Awards. E-cybermission will meet after school on Tuesdays. Sign up today!

5) The late order turn in date will be extended to November 8th. All internet orders will count toward your wall chart prizes. You still have a chance to earn the Kalahari Theme Park Trip. Turn in a total of 10 orders by November 8th and you will be going to the Kalahari Theme Park.

6) Happy Birthday - November 4th...Kelly Butteris, Claudia Gutierrez, Ashlyne Sanders Coulthard, Emma Wiebke. November 5th...Amber Smothers. November 6th...Juan Zuniga.

7) Jefferson Open Gym Nights Open Gym nights will be held at Jefferson on Monday evenings from 7:00-9:00pm starting November 7th. You must be registered to attend through the LEAP program. Only Jefferson students are allowed to participate in this program. Students that are registered to attend will also need to have their Jefferson student photo ID with them when they arrive or they will not be allowed to participate.

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Student Announcements - Thursday, November 3, 2011, Day B

1) Today is Day B.

2) Sports Today...Girls Basketball - Washington White vs. Jefferson. 7th grade at Washington and 8th grade Jefferson; both games begin at 4 p.m.

3) Anyone interested in ordering a Jefferson sweatshirt or sweatpants please stop by the main office and sign up; we would like to have the order submitted by Monday, November 7th.

4) Homework Help will be in the library from 2:30 to 3:30 daily. This is a change from 3:45, if you have questions see Ms. Cairns or Mr. Hatcher.

5) Happy Birthday - November 3rd...Jesse Evilsizer, Jessica Stewart.

6) Any students interested in representing Jefferson in a Math Competition, practicing higher level math problems, and just learning new math tricks you should join the MATH COUNTS team. Math Counts will meet twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays in Mrs. Henry's room after school. See Mrs. Henry or Mr. Hatcher for more information.

7) Any students interested in participating in eCYBERMISSION this year contact Ms. Weber or Mrs. McCullough. E-Cybermission is a web-based Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics competition for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade teams. Your team will propose a solution to a real problem in your community and compete for Regional and National Awards. E-cybermission will meet after school on Tuesdays from 2:30-3:30. Sign up today!
8) Jefferson Open Gym Nights Open Gym nights will be held at Jefferson on Monday evenings from 7:00-9:00pm starting November 7th. You must be registered to attend through the LEAP program. Only Jefferson students are allowed to participate in this program. Students that are registered to attend will also need to have their Jefferson student photo ID with them when they arrive or they will not be allowed to participate. 


Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Student Announcements - Wednesday, November 2, 2011, Day A

1) Today is Day A.

2) Anyone interested in ordering a Jefferson sweatshirt or sweatpants please stop by the main office and sign up; we would like to have the order submitted by Monday, November 7th.

3) Homework Help will be in the library from 2:30 to 3:30 daily. This is a change from 3:45, if you have questions see Ms. Cairns or Mr. Hatcher.

4) Happy Birthday - November 2nd...Hannah Mains.

5) Jefferson Open Gym Nights Open Gym nights will be held at Jefferson on Monday evenings from 7:00-9:00pm starting November 7th. You must be registered to attend through the LEAP program. Only Jefferson students are allowed to participate in this program. Students that are registered to attend will also need to have their Jefferson student photo ID with them when they arrive or they will not be allowed to participate.

Monday, October 31, 2011

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Student Announcements - Tuesday, November 1, 2011, Day B

1) Today is Day B.

2) The final turn in and prize day for the magazine sale is tomorrow, November 2nd. The trip to Kalahari Theme Park with all of your friends will be a blast. Have 10 orders by the end of the sale and you will be joining your friends at the Kalahari. Help your class reach the top of their thermometer. Help your class be the top classroom overall. Help your class be the class with the most emails sent. Help your class be the class with the highest number of internet sales. Ask your teacher where you stand.

3) Sports Today...Girls Basketball - Roosevelt Purple vs. Jefferson. 7th grade at Roosevelt and 8th grade at Jefferson; both games begin at 4 p.m.

4) Anyone interested in ordering a Jefferson sweatshirt or sweatpants please stop by the main office and sign up.

5) LEAP- Healthy Meals in a Hurry If you signed up for the LEAP activity , Healthy Meals in a Hurry, a yellow slip was sent home last week asking for a parent signature to indicate that the you would be attending the 3 sessions of this cooking classes. Food will be distributed for you to cook a meal at home and it's important that we know who will be attending. Please return the signed sheet to the office...you can bring it at conference time. If you did not receive a yellow slip and you signed up for this class, please call Ann Beau, site facilitator for LEAP at 590-2647.

6) Jefferson Open Gym Nights - Open Gym nights will be held at Jefferson on Monday evenings from 7:00-9:00pm starting November 7th. You must be registered to attend through the LEAP program. Only Jefferson students are allowed to participate in this program. Students that are registered to attend will also need to have their Jefferson student photo ID with them when they arrive or they will not be allowed to participate.

7) Fundraiser Bingo - The Bingo activity tomorrow will take place at 11:05 am in the LRC. You will receive a pass to attend this event in the morning when you submit your orders or the pass will be delivered to you before 11:00am. If you will be participating in the Bingo activity and you are in band, orchestra or choir make sure that you let your teachers know. Again, 10 orders gets you and all expense paid trip to the Kalahari at the Dells on November 19th.

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Monday, October 31, 2011

Student Announcements - Monday, October 31, 2011, Day A

1) Today is Day A.

2) Birthdays today - October 31st...Tyler Asbell.

3) Congratulations to these newly elected 6th grade student government representatives. House 6-1: Ryland Tigges, Dillon Gottschalk, and Julia Meehan. House 6-2: Jada Tate, Robin Smith, Tremonta Dukes, and Heather Hostager. Coming soon: our newly elected 7th and 8th grade representatives.

4) The final turn in and prize day for the magazine sale is Wednesday, November 2nd. For 3 orders you will be able to play bingo. For every 3 orders you turn in, you will receive a bingo card. You can win cash and prizes at the Bingo Game. The big prize is the Kalahari Theme Park Trip. Remember, you just need 10 orders by the end of the sale and you will be going on the Kalahari Theme Park Trip If you have earned the trip, please turn in your permission slip in the office. Remember to turn your orders in on Wednesday, November 2nd. Also be sure to register at www.aphearst.com and send emails to your friends and family members so they can support our fundraiser. All internet orders count double toward your wall chart prizes.

5) LEAP- Healthy Meals in a Hurry If you signed up for the LEAP activity, Healthy Meals in a Hurry, a yellow slip was sent home last week asking for a parent signature to indicate that the you would be attending the 3 sessions of this cooking classes. Food will be distributed for you to cook a meal at home and it's important that we know who will be attending. Please return the signed sheet to the office...you can bring it at conference time. If you did not receive a yellow slip and you signed up for this class, please call Ann Beau, site facilitator for LEAP at 590-2647.

6) Jefferson Open Gym Nights Open Gym nights will be held at Jefferson on Monday evenings from 7:00-9:00pm starting November 7th. You must be registered to attend through the LEAP program. Only Jefferson students are allowed to participate in this program. Students that are registered to attend will also need to have their Jefferson student photo ID with them when they arrive or they will not be allowed to participate.

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Wednesday, October 26, 2011, Day B

1) Today is Day B.

2) Parent Teacher Conferences today and tomorrow. There will be no school on Thursday or Friday.

3) Birthdays today - October 26th...William Puccio, Max Wille. October 27th...Heather Hostager. October 30th...Seth Hansen, Savonna Williams.

Monday, October 24, 2011

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Tuesday, October 25, 2011, Day A

1) Today is Day A.

2) Tomorrow is the 1st turn in for the magazine fundraiser. If you turn in just 3 orders you will be able to play the basketball shoot and possibly win some money. 10 orders will earn you the trip to Kalahari and a special medallion that could give you a chance to earn some spending money at the Kalahari. 15 orders you will be able to play the air shot game and possibly win some more cash. By participating in the fundraiser you will also help your class possibly win money for a classroom party. Turn your orders in tomorrow morning before school starts. 7 e-mails will earn you a pair of really cool sunglasses.

3) There will be a Locker Clean Out today for 6th, 7th and 8th grades during period 5. Please take home or discard any unwanted items.

4) Birthdays today - October 25th...Alex Barton, Garrett Riniker.

Monday, October 24, 2011



Monday, October 24, 2011, Day B

1) Today is Day B.

2) The first turn in for the magazine fundraiser will take place this Wednesday, October 26th. Help your class win money for a party by reaching your thermometer goal, being the top class, being the class with the most interest orders or being the class with most emails sent. The internet is the easiest and quickest way to obtain orders and for every order you receive, it will double for the wall chart prize.

Sports Today...Girls Basketball - Jefferson vs. Mazzuchelli Blue. 7th grade at Jefferson and 8th grade at Mazzuchelli; both games begin at 4 p.m.

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Friday, October 21, 2011

Friday, October 21, 2011, Day A

1) Today is Day A.

2) If volleyball players have not turned in their shirts and/or shorts by the end of today, they will be charged.

3) Birthdays today - October 21st...Kailey Hansen, Cody Scheffert, Mackenzie Stewart, Alissa Ties, Jesse Zeromski.

4) Student Expectations...Coats and hats need to be kept in your lockers, you are not allowed to wear coats and hats during the school day.

5) The first turn in for the magazine drive is Wednesday, October 26th. Internet orders are a quick and easy way to ask your relatives and friends that are out of town to help support your school by buying a magazine or home delivered product. Log onto www.aphearst.com and register as a student (password is JeffersonMS) You can send out as many emails as you want. If you send out 7 emails before the first turn in you will win a cool pair of light up sunglasses. 

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Thursday, October 20, 2011, Day B

1) Today is Day B.

2) Reminder...Any volleyball player who has not turned in their shirt and shorts, please turn them into the main office by tomorrow or you will be charged.

3) Orchestra Class will not meet today, please report to your homebase.

4) Birthdays today - October 20th...Anthony Dudek.

5) Student Expectations...Coats and hats need to be kept in your lockers, you are not allowed to wear coats and hats during the school day.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Mix It Up at Lunch - October 18, 2011

Dubuque Students "Mix It Up"

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Wednesday, October 19, 2011, Day A

1) Today is Day A.   Today is a 12:30 PM dismissal.

2) Any student who needs a physical please see Mr. Lehman as soon as possible.

3) Birthdays today - October 19th...Trent Highley.

4) Reminder...Any volleyball player who has not turned in their shirt and shorts, please turn them into the main office as soon as possible to avoid charges.

5) No basketball or wrestling practice today!

Monday, October 17, 2011

Oct 14th Dance / Activity Night

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House 7-1 Arboretum Field Trip

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Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Tuesday, October 18, 2011, Day B

1) Today is Day B.

2) Any student who needs a physical please see Mr. Lehman as soon as possible.

3) Birthdays today - October 18th...Kayla Hayes, Shelby Key, Tessa Sarazin.

4) Reminder...Any volleyball player who has not turned in their shirt and shorts, please turn them into the main office as soon as possible to avoid charges.

House 7-2 Arboretum Field Trip


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Monday, October 17, 2011

Monday, October 17, 2011, Day A

1) Today is Day A.

2) 7th and 8th grade Wrestling practice begins today. You must have a current physical on file in the office to participate.

3) Birthdays today - October 17th...Alanna Konrardy.

4) Reminder...Any volleyball player who has not turned in their shirt and shorts, please turn them into the main office as soon as possible to avoid charges.

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Friday, October 14, 2011

Friday, October 14, 2011, Day B

1) Today is Day B.

2) 7th and 8th grade Wrestling practice begins on Monday, October 17th. You must have a current physical on file in the office to participate. Interested students should sign up during their lunch.

3) Birthdays today - October 14th...Devon Goodman, Bailey Hansen, Jordyn Heiderscheit, Ryland Tigges. October 15th...Elizabeth Griesinger. October 16th...Cathleen Edahl, Kory Fettkether, Koehler Miller, Joshua Weiner.

4) The first Jefferson dance is today from 2:30-4:30. The cost to attend is $3. We will have a DJ in the South gym and open gym in the North gym. Snacks such as chips, cookies, and pizza will be available for purchase. Students with multiple office referrals or suspensions will not be able to attend.

5) Reminder...Any volleyball player who has not turned in their shirt and shorts, please turn them into the main office as soon as possible to avoid charges.

6) Mrs. VanSteenburg will be out of the building today.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Student Announcements, Thursday, October 13, 2011, Day A

1) Today is Day A.

2) Reminder...Any girls interested in the Dream All-Girl Middle School Full Day Event on October 15th, should stop by the main office and pick up a brochure.

3) 7th and 8th grade Wrestling practice begins on Monday, October 17th. You must have a current physical on file in the office to participate. Interested students should sign up during their lunch time this week.

4) ID's are required for the dance/activity on Friday afternoon. Please come to the office before Friday to have ID's made, they are $3 dollars. The office will not be making any cards on Friday.

5) Birthdays today - October 13th...Michael Finch, Kaci Mills, Emily Vanek.

6) The first Jefferson dance is this Friday from 2:30-4:30. The cost to attend is $3. We will have a DJ in the South gym and open gym in the North gym. Snacks such as chips, cookies, and pizza will be available for purchase. Students with multiple office referrals or suspensions will not be able to attend.

7) Reminder...Any volleyball player who has not turned in their shirt and shorts, please turn them into the main office as soon as possible to avoid charges.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011



Wednesday, October 12, 2011, Day B

1) Today is Day B.

2) Reminder...Any girls interested in the Dream All-Girl Middle School Full Day Event on October 15th, should stop by the main office and pick up a brochure.

3) 7th and 8th grade girls basketball practice begins today; please report to the North Gym at 2:30. You must have a current physical on file to participate.

4) 7th and 8th grade Wrestling practice begins on Monday, October 17th. You must have a current physical on file in the office to participate. Interested students should sign up during their lunch time this week.

5) ID's are required for the dance/activity on Friday afternoon. Please come to the office before Friday to have ID's made, they are $3 dollars. The office will not be making any cards on Friday.


The first Jefferson dance is this Friday, from 2:30-4:30.  The cost to attend is $3.  We will have a DJ in the South gym and open gym in the North gym. Snacks such as chips, cookies, and pizza will be available for purchase.  Students with multiple office referrals or suspensions will not be able to attend. 

6) Birthdays today - October 12th...Brandon Mitchell, Shiana Pierce.

7) Reminder...Parent Teacher Conferences will be taking place on Wednesday, October 26th and Thursday, October 27th.

8) Any volleyball player who has not turned in their shirt and shorts, please turn them into the main office as soon as possible to avoid charges.

Monday, October 10, 2011

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Student Announcements, Tuesday, October 11, 2011, Day A

1) Today is Day A.

2) Reminder...Any girls interested in the Dream All-Girl Middle School Full Day Event on October 15th, should stop by the main office and pick up a brochure.

3) Mrs. Vansteenburg will not be here today.

4) Sports Today...7th Grade Football - Galena vs. Jefferson Red at Jefferson beginning at 4 p.m.

5) Sports Today...8th Grade Football - Jefferson vs. Western Dubuque Red at Western Dubuque at 4 p.m.

6) Birthdays today...October 11th...Alex Freiburger.

7) 7-8th grade girls basketball practice begins on Wednesday, October 12th. You must have a current physical on file to participate. Interested students please sign up during your lunch today. 7-8th grade Wrestling practice begins on Monday, October 17th. You must have a current physical on file in the office to participate. Interested students sign up during your lunch time this week.

8) ID's are required for the dance/activity on Friday afternoon. Please come to the office before Friday to have ID's made, they are $3 dollars. The office will not be making any cards on Friday.

Honor Band We have Jefferson 6 students accepted into the 2011 Loras Honor Band on the 28th of October! They are: Lizzie Grace: Flute Tayler Reynolds: Flute Lucas Kaufmann: Flute Samantha Wieland: Clarinet Brianna Fry: Clarinet Adam Mueller: Alto Saxophone These students will be playing with 73 other Middle School musicians from the surrounding area. Congratulations!

Monday, October 10, 2011

Monday, October 10, 2011, Day B

1) Today is Day B.

2) Reminder...Any girls interested in the Dream All-Girl Middle School Full Day Event on October 15th, should stop by the main office and pick up a brochure.

3) Sports Today...7th Grade Football - Washington White vs. Jefferson Gold at Jefferson beginning at 4 p.m.

4) Honor Band We have Jefferson 6 students accepted into the 2011 Loras Honor Band on the 28th of October!  These students will be playing with 73 other Middle School musicians from the surrounding area. Congratulations! They are:
 Lizzie Grace: Flute
Tayler Reynolds: Flute
Lucas Kaufmann: Flute
Samantha Wieland: Clarinet
Brianna Fry: Clarinet
Adam Mueller: Alto Saxophone

5) Girls Basketball/Wrestling 7-8th grade Girls basketball practice begins on Wednesday, October 12th. You must have a current physical on file to participate. Please sign up during your lunch times Monday and Tuesday. 7-8th grade Wrestling practice begins on Monday, October 17th. You must have a current physical on file in the office to participate. Please sign up during your lunch time this week.  If you are in need of a physical, please contact Mr. Lehman.

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Thursday, October 6, 2011, Day A

1) Today is Day A.

2) Students...Please be aware that you can not take food or drink outside the Cafeteria. Also there should not be any food or drink allowed in the classrooms or in your lockers.

3) Birthday Greetings - October 6th...Ann McClanahan, Daniel Mitchell. October 7...Jazmyne Anderson, Edelynn Hill. October 9th...Travion Bolds.

4) Reminder...Any girls interested in the Dream All-Girl Middle School Full Day Event on October 15th, should stop by the main office and pick up a brochure.

5) Sports Today...

6th Grade Boys and Girls Intramural Track Meet today at 4 p.m. at Dalzell Field.

Volleyball - Jefferson Red vs. Mazzuchelli Blue; 7th grade at Jefferson and 8th grade at Mazzuchelli, both games begin at 4 p.m.

Football Makeup Games - 7th Grade Jefferson Red vs. Western Dubuque Black at Jefferson at 4 p.m. 7th Grade Jefferson Gold vs. Western Dubuque Red at Western Dubuque at 4 p.m.

8th Grade Football vs. Roosevelt Silver at Roosevelt beginning at 4 p.m.

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Student Announcements, Wednesday, October 5, 2011, Day B  


1) Today is Day B.

2) Students...Please be aware that you can not take food or drink outside the Cafeteria. Also there should not be any food or drink allowed in the classrooms or in your lockers.

3) Birthday Greetings - October 5th...Kelly Franzen.

4) Reminder...Any girls interested in the Dream All-Girl Middle School Full Day Event on October 15th, should stop by the main office and pick up a brochure.

5) If any students are interested in participating in the Zip-Line program next week on Monday, Wednesday or Friday, please stop down to the Cafeteria today or tomorrow at 2:30.

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Student Announcements, Tuesday, October 4, 2011, Day A  


1) Today is Day A.

2) SPORTS: 6th Grade Intramural Girls Track;

7th Grade GIRLS Red Volleyball vs. Drexler Black at Drexler;

8th Grade Red Volleyball vs. Drexler Black at Jefferson; both games beginning at 4:00;

8th Grade Football vs. Roosevelt Silver at Roosevelt at 4:00 p.m.;

Boys and Girls Cross Country Meet today at Delaware County Fairgrounds beginning at 4:30 p.m.

3) Birthday Greetings - October 4th...Dalton Kramer.

4) Reminder...Any girls interested in the Dream All-Girl Middle School Full Day Event on October 15th, should stop by the main office and pick up a brochure.

Monday, September 19, 2011

Student Announcements, Monday, September 19, 2011-Day B  

1) Today is Day B 

2) SPORTS TODAY: 6th Grade BOYS Intramural Track; 

7th Jefferson Red vs. Mazzuchelli Blue at Mazzuchelli; 7th Jefferson GOLD vs. Roosevelt Silver at Jefferson at 4:00 p.m. 

7th Grade Football pictures 

3) Happy Birthday to: Tyler Barber, Allen Brandenburg, Cody Durr, Zach Pregler 

4) Please pay attention to the following expectations when eating breakfast at Jefferson: 
  • Students need to have their I.D. cards (if they don't, they'll be asked to wait). 
  • Breakfast is served from 7:30-7:40 a.m. 
  • Students need to place their book bags along the wall as they enter 
  • While eating, talk quietly and clean up after yourself 
  •  ALL students will be dismissed no later than 7:45 a.m. at which time they will need to go outside and wait with their peers for the morning bell.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Student Announcements, Tuesday, September 20, 2011-Day A

1) Today is Day A. 

2) Sports Today: 6th Grade Intramural Girls Track and Field; 

VOLLEYBALL TODAY: 7th Grade Jefferson Gold vs. Mazzuchelli Gold at Jefferson; 8th Grade Jefferson Gold Vs. Mazzuchelli Gold at Mazzuchelli at 4:00 p.m. 

3) FOOTBALL: 8th Grade Mazzuchelli Blue at Jefferson; 

4) Happy Birthday to Ethan Peacock.

5) Pictures will be retaken tomorrow. Please sign up in the main office today for

6) Please observe the following expectations during breakfast at Jefferson: 
  • Students need to have their I.D. cards (If they do not, they will be asked to wait).
  • Breakfast is served from 7:30-7:40 a.m.
  • Students need to place their book bags along the wall as they enter. 
  • While eating, talk quietly and clean up after yourself. 
  • ALL students will be dismissed no later than 7:45 a.m. at which time they will need to go outside and wait with their peers for the morning bell.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Student Announcements, Wednesday, September 21, 2011-Day B  
1) Today is Day B. 

2) Sports today: 6th Grade Boys Intramural Track and Field; 

Volleyball - 7th Grade Jefferson Gold vs. Washington White at Jefferson; 8th Grade Jefferson Gold vs. Washington White at Washington at 4:00 p.m; 

Happy Birthday to: Natalie Holl and Kiersten Puccio

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Student Announcements, Thursday, September 22, 2011-Day A

1) Today is Day A 

2) SPORTS TODAY: 6th Grade GIRLS Intramural Track; 

VOLLEYBALL: 7th Grade Jefferson Gold vs. Washington Blue at Washington; 8th Grade Jefferson GOLD vs. Washington Blue at Jefferson at 4:00 p.m.; 

FOOTBALL: 8th Grade Washington vs. Jefferson 4:00 p.m.; 

CROSS COUNTRY meet at Dubuque Soccer Complex at 4:00 p.m. 

A reminder to 8th Grade GOLD volleyball team only: there is no practice on Friday September 23. 

Happy Birthday to Ruth Jolet and Jameel Kelly.

Friday, September 23, 2011

Student Annoucements, Friday, September 23, 2011-Day B  

1) Today is Day B 

2) SPORTS: VOLLEYBALL: 8th Jefferson Red vs. Roosevelt Purple at JEFFERSON;  7th grade Jefferson Red vs. Roosevelt Purple at Roosevelt at 4:00. 

REMINDER: No 8th Grade Jefferson Gold volleyball practice tonight.  

STUDENTS NEED TO CARRY THEIR AGENDA'S WITH THEM AT ALL TIMES. 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO: Felicia Ostrander on 9/23; Jerica Craddieth, Luke Harwood, Torianne Maanika on 9/24 and Samantha Duve, on September 25.

September 26, 2011

Monday, September 26, 2011, Day A

1) Today is Day A  

Football pictures are in the main office. If you ordered any, please stop in the office to pick them up. 

2) SPORTS: 6th Grade Intramural Track and Field;

VOLLEYBALL: 8th Jefferson Gold vs. Mazzuchelli Blue at Mazzuchelli; 

7th Jefferson Gold vs. Mazzuchelli at Jefferson at 4:00 p.m.; 

FOOTBALL: 7th Jefferson Red vs. West Dubuque Black at Jefferson at 4:00 p.m.; 

7th Jefferson GOLD vs. West Dubuque Red at West Dubuque at 4:00 p.m. 

3) Recycling -Top floor during Period 6

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Tuesday, September 27, 2011 - Student Announcements Day B  

1) Today is Day B. 

2) Football pictures are in the main office. If you ordered any, please stop in the office to pick them up. 

3) SPORTS: 6th Grade Girls Intramural Track and Field; 

VOLLEYBALL: 8th Jefferson Red vs. Mazzuchelli Gold at Jefferson and 7th Jefferson Red vs. Mazzuchelli Gold at Mazzuchelli at 4:00 p.m.; 

FOOTBALL: 8th Jefferson vs. West Dubuque Black at Jefferson at 4:00 p.m.

4) Interested students can pick up Clarke Crusaders Baseball Camp flyers for October 1st from your Wellness Ed Teacher. 

5) The LEAP Service Project that is scheduled for Tomorrow the 28th is cancelled and will not be rescheduled. 

6) Birthdays today...Brendan Bigelow, Courtney Gibbs.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Wednesday, September 28, 2011 - Student Announcements Day A

1) Today is Day A and there is an early release at 12:30. 

2) Football pictures are in the main office. If you ordered any, please stop in the office to pick them up. 

3) The LEAP Service Project that is scheduled for today is cancelled and will not be rescheduled. 

4) Birthdays today...

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Thursday, September 29, 2011 - Student Announcements Day B  

1) Today is Day B. 

2) Football pictures are in the main office. If you ordered any, please stop in the office to pick them up. 

3) Birthdays today...No birthdays today. 

4) Any girls interested in the Dream (All-Girl Middle School Full Day Event) on October 15th, please stop by the main office and pick up a brochure. 

5) 6th grade boys intramural track practice is today. 

6) Sports Today...Volleyball - Jefferson Gold vs. Drexler Red. 7th Grade at Drexler and 8th grade at Jefferson; both games begin at 4 p.m. 

7) Sports Today...Cross Country (Boys and Girls) - Bobcat Invitational at Western Dubuque High School in Epworth beginning at 4:30 p.m. 

8) No Dare to be King or Queen today, September 29th during and after school. Students please remember to get your paper work in by Tuesday, October 4th.

Friday, September 30, 2011

Friday, September 30, 2011 - Student Announcements Day A  

1) Today is Day A. 

2) Football pictures are in the main office. If you ordered any, please stop in the office to pick them up. 

3) Birthdays today...September 30th - Hemmy Milton, Diangelo Washington; October 1st - Javon Brown; October 2nd - Cody Ruden, Jacob Stoffel. 

4) Any girls interested in the Dream (All-Girl Middle School Full Day Event) on October 15th, please stop by the main office and pick up a brochure. 

5) 6th grade girls intramural track practice is today.

Monday, Oct 3, 2011


Student Announcements, Monday, October 3, 2011, Day B  

1) Today is Day B. 

2) SPORTS: 6th Grade Intramural Track; 

VOLLEYBALL: 7th Jefferson GOLD vs. Roosevelt Silver; 8th Jefferson GOLD at Roosevelt at 4:00 p.m.; 

FOOTBALL: 7th Grade RED vs. Roosevelt Black at Roosevelt at 4:00 p.m.; 

FOOTBALL: 7th Grade GOLD vs. Mazzuchelli Gold at Jefferson at 4:00 p.m. 

3) Recycling today - Monday, top floor, period 6. 

4) Happy Birthday to: Jack McDade on October 3 and Dalton Kramer on October 4.

Aug 22, 2011 - Sept 16, 2011

Friday, September 16, 2011-Day A


1) Today is Day A.

2) Sports Today: 6th Grade GIRLS Intramural Track and Field; VOLLEYBALL: 7th Grade Jefferson Red vs. Washington White at Jefferson; 8th Grade Jefferson Red vs. Washington White at Washington at 4:00 p.m.; No 8th Grade GOLD Volleyball practice tonight.

3) Cross Country and Volleyball pictures are in the main office. Please stop in the main office to pick them up. Football pictures will be taken on Monday September 19th for 7th grade and on Tuesday September 20th for the 8th grade. Be sure and bring the order form and money with you for the football pictures.

4) PICTURE RETAKE DAY IS WED-SEPTEMBER 21. Please sign up in the main office if you wish to have a retake by September 20th. You must return your original package to have your pictures retaken.

5) Happy Birthday to: Austin Benson and Logan Moore on September 16; Austin Schmitt on September 17; and Chariell Brown, Brittney and Victoria Cose, and Emily Roth on September 18.September 15, 2011 Day B


1) Today is Day B.

2) 6th grade Boys Intramural Track;

3) FYI 8th Gr. Volleyball (GOLD team) no practice on Friday, September 16, 2011

4) 8th Grade Girls Volleyball Jefferson Red vs. Roosevelt Black at Jefferson; 7th grade RED at Roosevelt at 4:00 p.m.

5) Birthdays today are: Jacob Hoyne, Jared Hoyne, Levi Legrand, Sylvia Legrand, Nicholas Miller, Dona Rogers, and Ruben Vandasselaar

6) DREAM, All-Girl Middle School Full Day Event on October 15th, stop by the main office for a brochure.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011 Day A

1) Today is Day A. Please run on a 2 hour early release schedule.

2) Appropriate student behavior is expected by all students during after school activities. Please remain seated in the bleachers unless it is half time or between games. Proper use of body basics and language, appropriate cheers and good sportsmanship are expected. Practice the pillars of character including: Respectfulness, Caring and Good Citizenship.

3) Birthdays - September 14, 2011...Alexander Meyer, Kyle Ridgeway, Josie Schoenberger, Matthew Schueller.

4) DREAM, All-Girl Middle School Full Day Event on October 15th, stop by the main office for a brochure.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011 Day B

1) Today is Day B.

2) Appropriate student behavior is expected by all students during after school activities. Please remain seated in the bleachers unless it is half time or between games. Proper use of body basics and language, appropriate cheers and good sportsmanship are expected. Practice the pillars of character including: Respectfulness, Caring and Good Citizenship.

3)Sports Tonight: Football: 8th Washington vs. Jefferson at Jefferson; 6th grade Intramural Track (GIRLS) from 2:30-4:00 p.m.

4) Birthdays: Tesla Donath and Brianna Kirton

5) Dare To Be King participants will be meeting on Tuesdays in room 26 during 5th period. 8th graders meet from 11:30-11:55 7th graders meet from 12:30-12:55 6th graders meet from 12:00-12:25 Dare To Be King is open to all African-American males. We are in need of some 6th graders willing to participate. This group also meets at the Y on Tuesdays after school through the LEAP program.

Monday, September 9, 2011 Day A

1) We are running on a Day A schedule.


2) 6th grade boys track team will practice today.

3) Save Boxtops, Swiss Valley Milk Caps, and Campbell Soup Labels!

4) Sports Today...Volleyball - Jefferson Gold vs. Roosevelt Purple. 7th grade at Jefferson and 8th grade at Roosevelt; both games start at 4 p.m. 7th Grade Football - Jefferson Red vs. Washington Blue at Jefferson at 4 p.m. and Jefferson Gold vs. Roosevelt Purple at Roosevelt at 4 p.m.

5) Birthdays Today - September 12, 2011...Alyssa Hughes.

6) An All-Girl Middle School Full Day Event called "Dream" will be held October 15th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Any interested girl can stop in the main office and pick up a brochure.

7) Students who have signed up for LEAP sessions should check out the bulletin board on the lower level near the main stairs. Rosters will be posted as we get them. Be sure to check out the dates so you don't miss anything.

8) Dare To Be King participants will be meeting on Tuesdays in room 26 during 5th period. 8th graders meet from 11:30-11:55 7th graders meet from 12:30-12:55 6th graders meet from 12:00-12:25 Dare To Be King is open to all African-American males. We are in need of some 6th graders willing to participate. This group also meets at the Y on Tuesdays after school through the LEAP program.

Friday, September 9, 2011 Day B

1) We are running on a Day B schedule.

2) 6th grade girls track team will practice today.

3) Save Boxtops, Swiss Valley Milk Caps, and Campbell Soup Labels!

4) Sports Today...Volleyball - Jefferson Red vs. Drexler Red. 7th grade at Jefferson and 8th grade at Drexler; both games start at 4 p.m.

5) There will be no 8th Grade Gold Volleyball practice today.

6) Birthdays Today - September 9, 2011...Dawneacia Arnold.

7) Just a heads up for all of you who registered for ZIPLINE this fall...the really good news is there was a huge sign-up! We are delighted there is so much interest. However, the Y can only host 12 Zipline participants per session. That means not everyone will get their first choice of when to participate. You will be contacted IF you have a spot this fall. LEAP will be in touch with you as space allows. More good news - the Y has agreed to offer the Zipline again in the spring.

8) An All-Girl Middle School Full Day Event called "Dream" will be held October 15th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Any interested girl can stop in the main office and pick up a brochure.

Jule Bus Riders All students that ride the Jule bus to and from school need to remember that you are on a public bus and that you need to be respectful in all of your words and actions. This means that you can not be loud and that the language you use is appropriate for others to hear that are around you. The Jule bus administrators have notified the school that students are being too loud and singing songs that include inappropriate language. Please make sure that you are being respectful while riding the bus. You are receiving this service for free. I have informed the Jule administration that we will help identify students that are being disrespectful and they will lose the privilege of riding this bus.

Thursday, September 8, 2011 Day A

1) We are running on a Day A schedule.

2) 6th grade boys track team will meet today.

3) Save Boxtops, Swiss Valley Milk Caps, and Campbell Soup Labels!

4) Sports Today...Volleyball - Jefferson Gold vs. Drexler Black. 7th grade at Drexler and 8th grade at Jefferson; both games start at 4 p.m. Cross Country - Boys and Girls Meet vs. Washington and Roosevelt at the Dubuque Soccer Complex beginning at 4 p.m.

5) There will be no 8th Grade Gold Volleyball practice tomorrow, September 9th.

Wednesday, September 7, 2011 Day B

1) We are running on a Day B schedule.

2) 6th grade girls track team please meet in Coach McCullough's room (08) at 2:35.

3) Save Boxtops, Swiss Valley Milk Caps, and Campbell Soup Labels!

4) Sports Today...Volleyball - Jefferson Red vs. Washington Blue. 7th grade at Jefferson and 8th grade at Washington; both games start at 4 p.m.

5) Mrs. VanSteenburg will not be here today, please remain in your homebases.

Tuesday, Sept. 6, Day A

1) 6th grade boys track team please meet in Coach McCullough's room (08) at 2:35.

2) Save Boxtops, Swiss Valley Milk Caps, and Campbell Soup Labels!

3) Volleyball and Cross Country will have pictures today. If you need an envelope please stop by the main office.

4) Cross Country participants please stop by the main office at the end of the school day to pick up a cross country jersey.

5) Sports Today...Volleyball - Jefferson Red vs. Roosevelt Silver. 7th grade at Roosevelt and 8th grade at Jefferson; both games start at 4 p.m.

Friday, September 2, 2011 Day B

1) We will be running on a Day B schedule today.

2) Grey Character Counts T-shirts, which were given away at the end of last school year, are now on sale for $10. The only sizes left are Medium and Large.

3) Birthday Greetings - September 3rd...Megan Kohn. September 4th...Kyle Bradfield, James Haupert, Cecil Williams. September 5th...Kelsey Ben, Murphy Bleymeyer.

4) Remember to save BoxTops, Swiss Valley Milk Caps and Campbell Soup Labels. You can put them in the tub located outside the Guidance Office.

5) LEAP program is still accepting registration for its after school program in the areas of SOCCER, DISC GOLF (9/19 and 9/26); TURTLES (9/15); RECYCLED BIRDFEEDERS (9/19); DIGITAL STORYTELLING (Sept.12-Oct. 10) and SPOKEN WORD (Sept. 22). Each of these activities includes a snack. Please turn your registration into the Main Office. If you have already signed up for 3 activities, you may still sign up for any of these 6 activities listed.

6) Sports Today...Volleyball - Jefferson Gold vs. Roosevelt Black. 7th grade at Roosevelt and 8th grade at Jefferson; both games begin at 4 p.m.

Thursday, September 1, 2011 Day A

1) We will be running on a Day A schedule today.

2) If you're interested in going out for any sports this year and you still need a physical, please contact Mr. Lehman. Tomorrow, September 2nd, Crescent Health Center will be at Jefferson offering free sports physicals. They will also be offering immunization updates and dental screenings. If you have any questions please come to the main office.

3) Grey Character Counts T-shirts, which were given away at the end of last school year, are now on sale for $10. The only sizes left are Medium and Large.

4) Birthday Greetings - September 1st...Isaiah Ralston.

5) Remember to save BoxTops, Swiss Valley Milk Caps and Campbell Soup Labels. You can put them in the tub located outside the Guidance Office.

6) Sports Today...Volleyball - Jefferson Gold vs. Washington White. 7th grade at Jefferson and 8th grade at Washington; both games begin at 4 p.m.

7) There will be no orchestra class today.

8) Only 7th and 8th grade will have orchestra class on Friday.

9) LEAP program is still accepting registration for its after school program in the areas of SOCCER, DISC GOLF (9/19 and 9/26); TURTLES (9/15); RECYCLED BIRDFEEDERS (9/19); DIGITAL STORYTELLING (Sept.12-Oct. 10) and SPOKEN WORD (Sept. 22). Each of these activities includes a snack. Please turn your registration into the Main Office. If you have already signed up for 3 activities, you may still sign up for any of these 6 activities listed.

Wednesday, August 31, 2011 Day B

1) We will be running on a Day B schedule today.

2) If you're interested in going out for any sports this year and you still need a physical, please contact Mr. Lehman. On Friday, September 2nd, Crescent Health Center will be at Jefferson offering free sports physicals. They will also be offering immunization updates and dental screenings. If you have any questions please come to the main office.

3) Grey Character Counts T-shirts, which were given away at the end of last school year, are now on sale for $10. The only sizes left are Medium and Large.

4) Birthday Greetings - August 31st...No birthdays today.

5) Volleyball and cross country pictures will be taken on September 6th right after school. Get your order forms from your coaches or in the main office.

6) From the library: After you receive your new ID cards, if the library is unable to recognize your picture, or scan your barcode because the ID has been altered, you will not be allowed to check out books until it is replaced. Thank you.

Tuesday, August 30, 2011 Day A


1. We will be running on a Day A schedule today.

2. If you're interested in going out for any sports this year and you still need a physical, please contact Mr. Lehman. On Thursday, September 1st, Crescent Health Center will be at Jefferson offering free sports physicals. They will also be offering immunization updates and dental screenings. If you have any questions please come to the main office.

3. Grey Character Counts T-shirts, which were given away at the end of last school year, are now on sale for $10. The only sizes left are Medium and Large.

4. Pictures will be taken tomorrow, August 31st. If a picture packet is needed, please check with your homebase teacher or the main office.

5. Birthday Greetings - August 30th...Dominik Cook, Cole Hoppman.

6. Volleyball and cross country pictures will be taken on September 6th right after school. Get your order forms from your coaches or in the main office.

7. 6th Grade Track and Field 6th grade track and field starts on Tuesday, September 6th. The boys start on Tuesday, September 6th and the girls start on Wednesday September 7th. Practices are held from 2:30 - 4:00 pm. You need to have an up-to-date physical on file in the office as well as a signed concussion waiver form. Sign up will be held during the 6th grade lunch time on August 29-31st. You can also sign in the main office. There will be a District Track meet on October 6th at Dalzell Field (Senior High School) starting at 4:00 pm. Boys Practice dates: Sept. 6,8,12,15,19,21,26,29 Oct. 3,6 Girls Practice dates: Sept. 7,9,13,16,20,22,27,30 Oct. 4,6

8. Homework is available online.

Monday, August 29, 2011

1) If you're interested in going out for any sports this year and you still need a physical, please contact Mr. Lehman. On Thursday, September 1, Crescent Health Center will be at Jefferson offering free sports physicals. They will also be offering immunizations updates and dental screenings. If you have any questions please come to the main office.

2) Grey character t-shirts which were given away at the end of last year are now on sale for $10. The only sizes left are Medium and Large.

3) Pictures will be taken on Wednesday, August 31st. If a picture packet is needed, please check with your homebase teacher or the office.

4) Birthday Greetings - August 29th…No birthdays today.

5) LEAP registrations need to be turned in as soon as possible. Program sizes are limited! For more information or additional registration forms visit: www.leapdubuque.com/register

Friday, August 26, 2011

1) The TJMS Library will be open after school from 2:30-3:30 daily (except for early out days) for quiet study, group study, book check-out, homework or computer help.

2) Grey character t-shirts which were given away at the end of last year are now on sale for $10. The only sizes left are Medium and Large.

3) Pictures will be taken on Wednesday, August 31st. If a picture packet is needed, please check with your homebase teacher or the office.

4) Birthday Greetings -

5) LEAP registrations need to be turned in as soon as possible. Program sizes are limited! For more information or additional registration forms visit: www.leapdubuque.com/register

Thursday, August 25, 2011

1) The TJMS Library will be open after school from 2:30-3:30 daily (except for early out days) for quiet study, group study, book check-out, homework or computer help.

2) Grey character t-shirts which were given away at the end of last year are now on sale for $10. The only sizes left are Medium and Large.

3) Pictures will be taken on Wednesday, August 31st. If a picture packet is needed, please check with your homebase teacher or the office.

4) Birthday Greetings - August 25th…No birthdays today.

5) LEAP registrations need to be turned in as soon as possible. Program sizes are limited! For more information or additional registration forms visit: www.leapdubuque.com/register

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

1) The TJMS Library will be open after school from 2:30-3:30 daily (except for early out days) for quiet study, group study, book check-out, homework or computer help.

2) Pictures will be taken on Wednesday, August 31st. If a picture packet is needed, please check with your homebase teacher or the office.

3) These students have been selected as Peer Helpers with Special Olympics for this school year: Courtney Gibbs, Lexie Hoyne, Isaac Slagel, Jared Barth, Toni Naab, Elisa Schmidt. Please meet with Mrs. Lucas tomorrow, August 25th in the North gym at 11:05. This will be just a short informational meeting.

4) Birthday Greetings - August 24th…Kristan Brown, Ries Wolff.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

1) Jessica Stewart did a poster for the DARE contest this last spring. At the conference this past July the poster won for having the best message.

2) The TJMS Library will be open after school from 2:30-3:30 daily (except for early out days) for quiet study, group study, book check-out, homework or computer help.

3) Students must have their ID's with them at all times.

4) Pictures will be taken on Wednesday, August 31st.

5) These students have been selected as Peer Helpers with Special Olympics for this school year: Courtney Gibbs, Lexie Hoyne, Isaac Slagel, Jared Barth, Toni Naab, Elisa Schmidt. Please meet with Mrs. Lucas on Thursday, August 25th in the North gym at 11:05. This will be just a short informational meeting.

6) Students, who are interested in participating in sports, must have a physical on file signed by a licensed professional. If you are unable to afford a physical, please see Mr. Lehman in the Main Office.

7) Orchestra, Band, and Choir classes will begin today. Students should report to room 53 for Orchestra, room 50 for band, and room 54 for choir 5th period. A reminder that these students must eat the music lunch time.

8) Birthday Greetings - August 23rd…Jayce Kennedy.

Monday, August 22, 2011

1) Jefferson Middle School, Home of the Hillhawks, extends a warm welcome to all of our students.

2) Students with no cost or reduced lunches last year will have their accounts updated. Money left in
last year's lunch account has been transferred into their Jefferson account. All students have received an application for no cost or reduced lunches in the packet mailed during the summer. If your parents feel they qualify, they may apply if they wish. After a few days, no cost or reduced prices will not be permitted, unless a new form is returned. Breakfast will be served every morning at 7:30.

3) Students must have their ID's with them at all times.

4) Pictures will be taken on Wednesday, August 31st.

5) These students have been selected as Peer Helpers with Special Olympics for this school year: Courtney Gibbs, Lexie Hoyne, Isaac Slagel, Jared Barth, Toni Naab, Elisa Schmidt. Please meet with Mrs. Lucas on Thursday, August 25th in the North gym at 11:05. This will be just a short informational meeting.

6) Students, who are interested in participating in sports, must have a physical on file signed by a licensed professional. If you are unable to afford a physical, please see Mr. Lehman in the Main Office.

7) 7th and 8th grade volleyball and football begin today at 2:30, please report to the gyms.

8) 7th and 8th grade Cross Country informational meeting today by the back door from 2:45 to 3:05.

9) Orchestra, Band, and Choir classes will begin tomorrow (Tuesday). Students should report to room 53 for Orchestra, room 50 for band, and room 54 for choir 5th period. A reminder that these students must eat the music lunch time.

10) Birthday Greetings - August 22nd…Megan Lynch.

August 9, 2011

1. E-Registration is required for all students this year. Technical support for e-registation will be available in Jefferson's library from 8:00-2:30 on August 8-12.

2. First day of school - Monday, August 22nd for grades 6, 7, and 8.

3. Jefferson Middle School invites you to our Open House on Thursday, August 18th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Join us for our "Beginning of the Year Open House". It's a wonderful chance for parents and students to meet teachers and staff. You'll be able to get your class schedule as well as your locker assignment. This way, you can locate your classes and locker prior to the first day of school. Feel free to bring any needed school materials and place them in your locker so you're ready to start school on August 22.

4. Volleyball, football, and cross country practices for 7th & 8th grade will begin August 22. Don't be left out on the sidelines! A sports physical is good for the entire school year. All students must have a valid physical on file in the main office in order to participate in athletics. If you have questions about physicals, please contact Jefferson at 552-4700. Sixth grade intramural sports begin in September with track.

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