Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Wednesday, February 1, 2012, Day A

1. Today is Day A

2. All Students are reminded to be logging their physical activity minutes and fruit servings daily to turn into their wellness teachers for Live Healthy Iowa kids.

3. 7th Grade Jefferson Red vs. Mazzuchelli Gold at 4:00 p.m. at Jefferson 8th Grade Jefferson Red vs. Mazzuchelli Gold at 4:00 p.m. at Mazzuchelli

4. Happy Birthday to Madison ONeill.

Monday, January 30, 2012

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Student Announcements - Tuesday, January 31, 2012 Day B

1) Today is a Day B.

2) All students are reminded to be logging their physical activity minutes and fruit servings on a daily basis so they can turn the logs into their Wellness teachers for Live Healthy Iowa Kids.

3) Sports Today...Boys Basketball - Drexler Black vs. Jefferson Gold. 7th grade at Drexler and 8th grade at Jefferson; both games beginning at 4 p.m.

Boys Basketball Players Boys on any of the four basketball teams need to remember that they are a team. Yes, some play in the A game and others in the B game, however you are ONE team. All players are expected to be a part of the team for both games. If your game is over and there is still another game to be played you need to stay there with the team and support them just like they did for you while you played. Mr. Kramer

Student Expectations at Basketball Games Any student that attends the basketball games at Jefferson must follow the following expectations:
1. Just like in school. No hats, hoods, etc.
2. Cell phones should be used on a limited basis. If you are going to be on your cell often you will be asked to leave.
3. Do not interfere with others as they watch the game. If your conversations are loud or you are pounding your hands or feet on the bleachers, etc., you are preventing other guests from enjoying the game.
4. You are not allowed to leave the school building and return. Once you walk outside you are not coming back in.
5. No public displays of affection such as holding hands; arms around each other, etc. is allowed. This is not appropriate for middle school.
6. Be positive in all of your comments and cheer on the Jefferson players. Negative comments or inappropriate language is not acceptable nor will it be tolerated.
7. Continually going in and out of the gym is not appropriate and it causes a distraction to those that are there to enjoy the game. If you are continuously going in and out of the gym you will be asked to leave.
8. No one is allowed on the basketball court except the players, coaches, officials, and other assigned personnel.
9. You may be banned from attending any after school performances for any of the above infractions or any other disrespectful behavior. Attending these activities is a privilege.
10. It is important that you support your friends as they participate in these activities. Please do so in an appropriate way without disrespecting other guests opportunity to enjoy the game as well. Thank you, Mr. Kramer

Monday, January 30, 2012

Student Announcements - Monday, January 30, 2012 Day A

1) Today is a Day A.

2) Birthdays...January 30th...Callie Schumacher.

3) Reminder to 8th Grade Students...Senior High School's Open House for incoming freshmen is tonight, January 30th at 7 p.m. in the Nora Gym.

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

5) All students are reminded to be logging their physical activity minutes and fruit servings on a daily basis so they can turn the logs into their Wellness teachers for Live Healthy Iowa Kids.

Boys Basketball Players Boys on any of the four basketball teams need to remember that they are a team. Yes, some play in the A game and others in the B game, however you are ONE team. All players are expected to be a part of the team for both games. If your game is over and there is still another game to be played you need to stay there with the team and support them just like they did for you while you played. Mr. Kramer

Student Expectations at Basketball Games Any student that attends the basketball games at Jefferson must follow the following expectations:
1. Just like in school. No hats, hoods, etc.
2. Cell phones should be used on a limited basis. If you are going to be on your cell often you will be asked to leave.
3. Do not interfere with others as they watch the game. If your conversations are loud or you are pounding your hands or feet on the bleachers, etc., you are preventing other guests from enjoying the game.
4. You are not allowed to leave the school building and return. Once you walk outside you are not coming back in.
5. No public displays of affection such as holding hands; arms around each other, etc. is allowed. This is not appropriate for middle school.
6. Be positive in all of your comments and cheer on the Jefferson players. Negative comments or inappropriate language is not acceptable nor will it be tolerated.
7. Continually going in and out of the gym is not appropriate and it causes a distraction to those that are there to enjoy the game. If you are continuously going in and out of the gym you will be asked to leave.
8. No one is allowed on the basketball court except the players, coaches, officials, and other assigned personnel.
9. You may be banned from attending any after school performances for any of the above infractions or any other disrespectful behavior. Attending these activities is a privilege.
10. It is important that you support your friends as they participate in these activities. Please do so in an appropriate way without disrespecting other guests opportunity to enjoy the game as well. Thank you, Mr. Kramer

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Friday, January 27, 2012

Friday, January 27, 2012 Day B

1) Today is a Day B.

2) Birthdays...January 27th...Zoe Ames, Ethan Healey, Virgil Warren. January 28th...Traer Crist, JC Miller, Shelby Richey. January 29th...Timothy Brandenburg, Brianna Heffner, Alexander Keck, Dakota Mayers.

3) Reminder to 8th Grade Students...Senior High School's Open House for incoming freshmen is Monday, January 30th at 7 p.m. in the Nora Gym.

4) Hempstead Fall Cheerleading will have a mandatory preseason tryout meeting on Monday, March 26th at 6:30pm in the Hempstead auditorium. Any questions please contact Coach Kress at 552-5087.

5) All students are reminded to be logging their physical activity minutes and fruit servings on a daily basis so they can turn the logs into their Wellness teachers for Live Healthy Iowa Kids.



Boys Basketball Players Boys on any of the four basketball teams need to remember that they are a team. Yes, some play in the A game and others in the B game, however you are ONE team. All players are expected to be a part of the team for both games. If your game is over and there is still another game to be played you need to stay there with the team and support them just like they did for you while you played. Mr. Kramer

Student Expectations at Basketball Games Any student that attends the basketball games at Jefferson must follow the following expectations:
1. Just like in school. No hats, hoods, etc.
2. Cell phones should be used on a limited basis. If you are going to be on your cell phone often you will be asked to leave.
3. Do not interfere with others as they watch the game. If your conversations are loud or you are pounding your hands or feet on the bleachers, etc., you are preventing other guests from enjoying the game.
4. You are not allowed to leave the school building and return. Once you walk outside you are not coming back in.
5. No public displays of affection such as holding hands; arms around each other, etc. is allowed. This is not appropriate for middle school.
6. Be positive in all of your comments and cheer on the Jefferson players. Negative comments or inappropriate language is not acceptable nor will it be tolerated.
7. Continually going in and out of the gym is not appropriate and it causes a distraction to those that are there to enjoy the game. If you are continuously going in and out of the gym you will be asked to leave.
8. No one is allowed on the basketball court except the players, coaches, officials, and other assigned personnel.
9. You may be banned from attending any after school performances for any of the above infractions or any other disrespectful behavior. Attending these activities is a privilege.
10. It is important that you support your friends as they participate in these activities. Please do so in an appropriate way without disrespecting other guests opportunity to enjoy the game as well. Thank you, Mr. Kramer

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Jefferson's Got Talent!

How talented are students at Thomas Jefferson Middle School?

Check out the 3rd annual talent show on Thursday, January 26th, 7 PM in the Duane T. Frick Auditorium.  These acts are amazing!  From singing to dancing, gymnastics to beat boxing... you will not be disappointed!

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Thursday, January 26, 2012 Day A

1) Today is a Day A.

2) Birthdays...January 26th...Adam Kuennen, Kaylee Olson, Sierra Sanchez.

3) Reminder to 8th Grade Students...Senior High School's Open House for incoming freshmen is Monday, January 30th at 7 p.m. in the Nora Gym.

4) The students in the jazz band and the students in the talent show will be practicing today. All students in the talent show will eat at 11:00 and then report to the auditorium for a full rehearsal. The students in the talent show are: Marshon Crowder, Tabitha Smith, Deric Gienau, Paisley Kascel, Jerrell Bolton, Kohler Miller, Megan Grounau, Katie Stringer, Charisma Cruz, Jasmine Mace, MyCal Hall, Detemetria Mims, Ashlyne Sanders, Sidney Sanders, Taylor Reynolds, Justice Heinold, Makyala Lurry, Savion Williams, Makayla Gardner, Taniya Land, Akira Dennis, Annika Hogstrom, Grace Jackson, Hannah Jackson, Elizabeth Grisinger, Jared Barth, Aubrey Mayers, Heather Hostager (sound, lights, props, and curtain) …Plus the jazz band… Thanks, Ms. Baumann

5) Hempstead Fall Cheerleading will have a mandatory preseason tryout meeting on Monday, March 26th at 6:30pm in the Hempstead auditorium. Any questions please contact Coach Kress at 552-5087.

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

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Wednesday, January 25, 2012 Day B

1) Today is a Day B.

2) Birthdays...January 25th...Justin Bahl, Mason Henning, Jesse Key, Joshua Wharton.

3) Reminder to 8th Grade Students...Senior High School's Open House for incoming freshmen is Monday, January 30th at 7 p.m. in the Nora Gym.

4) Congratulations to the following students; all were finalists for the prestigious Belin-Blank Summer Institute. Kyle Begle, Noah Sabers, Adam Mueller, Megan Gronau, Carrie Klein, Nick Miller, Marshon Crowder, Riki Campa, Dominick Cook, and Christine Flaherty. Student who were chosen and will now compete against other students in the state of Iowa to attend the BSI classes are; Jameel Kelly, Tia Zimmerman, Luke Harwood, Rebecca Schueller, Jessica Stewart, Katie Stringer, Paisley Kascel, and Josh Zimmerman. Good luck and we hope you make it.

5) Anyone interested in participating in a telescope club please see Mr. Hatcher. Students still have the opportunity to participate in Math Counts club and chess club. See Mr. Hatcher if you have any questions. Reminder to students who are playing winter sports, if you have any failing grades you are ineligible until you raise your grades. Students are reminded to enter their Live Healthy Data in their agendas everyday! Broom Ball has been cancelled as a LEAP program, but you can still sign up for all activities, check the LEAP bulletin board.

6) On Wednesday, January 25th and Thursday, January 26th, the students in the jazz band and the students in the talent show will be practicing. On Wednesday, all students involved in the show will eat at 10:45 and then report to the auditorium for a rehearsal. They will miss some of Block 2. I will send them back to class when they are finished. On Thursday, all students in the talent show will eat at 11:00 and then report to the auditorium for a full rehearsal. The students in the talent show are: Marshon Crowder, Tabitha Smith, Deric Gienau, Paisley Kascel, Jerrell Bolton, Kohler Miller, Megan Grounau, Katie Stringer, Charisma Cruz, Jasmine Mace, MyCal Hall, Detemetria Mims, Ashlyne Sanders, Sidney Sanders, Taylor Reynolds, Justice Heinold, Makyala Lurry, Savion Williams, Makayla Gardner, Taniya Land, Akira Dennis, Annika Hogstrom, Grace Jackson, Hannah Jackson, Elizabeth Grisinger, Jared Barth, Aubrey Mayers, Heather Hostager (sound, lights, props, and curtain) …Plus the jazz band… Thanks, Ms. Baumann

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Tuesday, January 24, 2012 Day A

1) Today is a Day A.

2) Birthdays...January 24th...

3) Reminder to 8th Grade Students...Senior High School's Open House for incoming freshmen is Monday, January 30th at 7 p.m. in the Nora Gym.

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

5) Birthdays Today - January 24th...Daniel Hoover, Savion Williams, Deja Young.

Monday, January 23, 2012

Monday, January 23, 2012

Monday, January 23, 2012 Day B

1) Today is a Day B.   Today is a 2 hour late start due to weather.  Friday, January 20th was a cancellation due to weather.

2) Birthdays...January 20th...Sarah Besler. January 22nd...Alexis Hoyne. January 23rd...Justice Heinold.

3) Reminder to 8th Grade Students...Hempstead High School Open House is Monday, January 23rd at 7 p.m. in the Moody Gym. Senior High School is Monday, January 30th at 7 p.m. in the Nora Gym.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Thursday, January 19, 2012 Day A

1) Today is a Day A.

2) Birthdays...January 19th...Colton Pottebaum.

3) Reminder to 8th Grade Students...Hempstead High School Open House is Monday, January 23rd at 7 p.m. in the Moody Gym. Senior High School is Monday, January 30th at 7 p.m. in the Nora Gym.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Wednesday, January 18, 2012 Day B

1) Today is a Day B.

2) Birthdays...January 18th...Juliet Tommy.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Student Announcements - Tuesday, January 17, 2012 Day A

1) Today is a Day A.

2) Birthdays...January 14th...Michaela Uptegraph, Tia Zimmerman. January 15th...Kiara McCarthy. January 16th...Logan Ellingboe.

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Friday, January 13, 2012

Student Announcements - Friday, January 13, 2012 Day B

1. Students, if you have overdue library books from October or November, 2011 a charge will be submitted for them next week. Also, if you have checked out a book before the break, it is now overdue. Homebase teachers will be handing out overdue slips this week. If you are in band, choir or orchestra, please stop by the library with your student ID and we will check your account. Thank you from Ms. Cairns and Mrs. Neyens.

2. Happy birthday to: Kylee Crist, Erika Smith, Tabitha Smith, Alex Ward.

January 12, 2012 update

12:30 Early Dismissal.

No LEAP programming or after school sports practices.

The Boys and Girls Club is closed today!

For information on cancellations/delays/early releases, call the DCSD hotline:  552-3035

Dubuque Schools now on the Iowa Alerts Network!
Dubuque Community Schools is participating with Iowa School Alerts. This is the most efficient way to be notified of school delays and cancellations on your personal communication device. It allows subscribers to receive alerts automatically via cellphone, pager, Blackberry and e-mail.
The Dubuque Community School District is participating in the Iowa School Alerts program, which means you can sign up to receive FREE e-mail notifications when classes for our district, or a particular school building, are to be closed, dismissed early or started late due to weather or other circumstances.

How to Sign Up 

1.  Click on “Sign Up!” in the Main Menu at https://schoolalerts.iowa.gov . This will take you to the “Enterprise A&A” screen for the State of Iowa . If you already have an account with the State (say, for another online application), there's no need to create another one.

2.  Follow the on-screen instructions to enter your name and e-mail address, and create secret questions and your password. This step involves obtaining a code from an e-mail sent to you to confirm your registration.

3.  Once you have created and confirmed your account registration, you will be taken back to the School Alerts site where you can click on “My Subscriptions” to add the school districts/buildings you would like to receive notices for. Once you've selected a school, you are asked to enter the e-mail addresses or cell phone addresses where you would like notifications sent. You can add as many e-mail addresses as you'd like!

Please note that some wireless services providers may charge you for receiving e-mails or text messages. You are responsible for those charges.

That's it! After signing up you will receive e-mail notifications directly from the school district whenever classes are cancelled. You can review your alert settings and all current notifications for the state at any time by visiting the Iowa School Alerts website: https://schoolalerts.iowa.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost?
There is no charge to sign up for Iowa School Alerts. Funding has been provided by the IOWAccess Advisory Council, which seeks to bring more E-government services to the citizens of Iowa . Please note, however, that you are responsible for any fees charged by your wireless provider for receiving messages

How does it work?
Your school district's superintendent logs in from any computer with an Internet connection and creates one message, which is then sent to everyone who has signed up to receive notices for the affected school district/buildings. Media outlets, day care providers, school staff and others are also being encouraged to sign up for notices . The computer application was designed by staff at the Iowa Department of Administrative Services

Who do I contact with questions?
Please send an e-mail to schoolalertsinfo@iowa.gov . Thank you!




Thursday, January 12, 2012

Student Announcements - Thursday, January 12, 2012 Day A

1) Today is a Day A.

2)Students, if you have overdue library books from October or November, 2011 a charge will be submitted for them next week. Also, if you have checked out a book before the break, it is now overdue. Homebase teachers will be handing out overdue slips this week. If you are in band, choir or orchestra, please stop by the library with your student ID and we will check your account. Thank you from Ms Cairns and Mrs Neyens.

3) Tremonta Dukes, Glenn Nadermann, Joshua Oertel, Kandice Starkey.

4) Young Citizen's Forum participants - if you need labels for the online resources please see Ms Cairns. Also, if you would like to work on your project before your next meeting, please see Ms Cairns or Mrs. Neyens for a pass to come in during homebase. You may also use the Homework Help time after school for this project.

Dance Practice 7-8th grade Dance Team practice will begin on Wednesday, January 11th. Those wishing to participate need to report to the wrestling room right after school. Dance practice will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 2:35 to 3:40pm.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Student Announcements - Wednesday, January 11, 2012 Day B

1) Today is a Day B.

2) Young Citizen's Forum participants - if you need labels for the online resources please see Ms Cairns. Also, if you would like to work on your project before your next meeting, please see Ms Cairns or Mrs. Neyens for a pass to come in during homebase. You may also use the Homework Help time after school for this project.

Dance Practice 7-8th grade Dance Team practice will begin on Wednesday, January 11th. Those wishing to participate need to report to the wrestling room right after school. Dance practice will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 2:35 to 3:40pm.




Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Tuesday, January 10, 2012 Day A

1) Today is a Day A.

2) Young Citizen's Forum participants - if you need labels for the online resources please see Ms Cairns. Also, if you would like to work on your project before your next meeting, please see Ms Cairns or Mrs. Neyens for a pass to come in during homebase. You may also use the Homework Help time after school for this project.

3) Happy Birthday - January 10th...Thomas Tremble.

Dance Practice 7-8th grade Dance Team practice will begin on Wednesday, January 11th. Those wishing to participate need to report to the wrestling room right after school. Dance practice will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 2:35 to 3:40pm.

Sunday, January 8, 2012

Monday, January 9, 2012

Student Announcements -  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) Young Citizen's Forum participants - if you need labels for the online resources please see Ms Cairns. Also, if you would like to work on your project before your next meeting, please see Ms Cairns or Mrs. Neyens for a pass to come in during homebase. You may also use the Homework Help time after school for this project.

4) Happy Birthday - January 9th...Robert Bauer, Megan Gronau, Conner SmithHenkel.

Dance Practice 7-8th grade Dance Team practice will begin on Wednesday, January 11th. Those wishing to participate need to report to the wrestling room right after school. Dance practice will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 2:35 to 3:40pm.

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Friday, January 6, 2012

Friday, January 6, 2012 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 - January 6th...Dakota Carlson, Christian Jones, Paisley Kascel, Nicholas Moore. January 7th...James Jones, Adam Mueller. January 8th...Annika Hogstrom.

4) Young Citizen's Forum participants - if you need labels for the online resources please see Ms Cairns. Also, if you would like to work on your project before your next meeting, please see Ms Cairns or Mrs. Neyens for a pass to come in during homebase. You may also use the Homework Help time after school for this project.

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Thursday, January 5, 2012 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) Boys basketball practice starts today. In order to participate you must have a current physical on file in the main office. Seventh grade players report to the south gym and eighth grade report to the north gym right after school. Practices will end around 4:00 to 4:15 pm.

4) Birthdays Today - January 5th...Cody Bartels, Alexandra Sprecher.

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Student Announcements - Wednesday, January 4, 2012 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 bring in your Box Tops, Swiss Valley Milk lids and Campbell soup labels.

4) Birthdays Today - January 4th...Casey Brayton, Brianna Fry, Hailey Hancock.

5) Boys basketball practice starts on Thursday, January 5th. In order to participate you must have a current physical on file in the main office. Seventh grade players report to the south gym and eighth grade report to the north gym right after school. Practices will end around 4:00 to 4:15 pm.

6) Any student nominated for the Belin-Blank Summer Institute make sure you pick up your application form from Mr. Hatcher and get it returned by Jan. 19th.

7) All students representing Jefferson at the Regional Spelling Bee on Jan. 12th, make sure you pick up your study guide from Mr. Hatcher.


Monday, January 2, 2012

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Tuesday, January 3, 2012 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 bring in your Box Tops, Swiss Valley Milk lids and Campbell soup labels.

4) Birthdays Today - January 3rd...Zachery Kremer, Travis Steffens.