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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