Thursday, March 1, 2012

Thursday, March 1, 2012 Day B

1) Today is a Day B.

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

3) There will be no 'Homework Help" today.

4) Any 6th grade student interested in a drawing contest, see Mr. Hatcher or Mrs. Henkels for more details. Draw a picture of any Historical Building in Iowa and you could win $100.00! Entries are due April 13th.

5) Any 7th or 8th grader interested in a photography contest see Mr. Hatcher or Mrs. Henkels. Take a photo of any Historical Building in Iowa and submit it to the Iowa Architectural Foundation and you could win $100.00. Entries are due by March 14, 2012.

6) Attention Students...If you have overdue library books from January, charges are being sent home next week. Locker clean-outs are a great place to start looking for your lost library books! Thank you from Ms. Cairns and Mrs. Neyens.

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

8) Birthdays Today - March 1st...Skylar Heacock, Nicholas Wobbema.



Thursday, March 1st: 80's Day

Friday, March 2nd: High School Spirit Day

Teachers will be recognizing students who participate in Spirit Week activities. Students who earn 3 or more character cards for participating in Spirit Week will earn a frozen yogurt sundae on Friday, March 2nd. Additional character tickets beyond 3 will be chances to earn other prizes!

We hope to see lots of TJMS school spirit!  Check back for more pictures from the events!

2012 Spirit Week

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Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 Day A

1) Today is a Day A.

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

3) There will be no 'Homework Help" tomorrow, March 1st.

4) Any 6th grade student interested in a drawing contest, see Mr. Hatcher or Mrs. Henkels for more details. Draw a picture of any Historical Building in Iowa and you could win $100.00! Entries are due April 13th.

5) Any 7th or 8th grader interested in a photography contest see Mr. Hatcher or Mrs. Henkels. Take a photo of any Historical Building in Iowa and submit it to the Iowa Architectural Foundation and you could win $100.00. Entries are due by March 14, 2012.

6) Attention Students...If you have overdue library books from January, charges are being sent home next week. Locker clean-outs are a great place to start looking for your lost library books! Thank you from Ms. Cairns and Mrs. Neyens.

7) Reminder...There will be a locker clean-out tomorrow for all grades during homebase.

Wednesday, February 29th:  Mismatched Day

Thursday, March 1st:  80's Day

Friday, March 2nd:  High School Spirit Day

Teachers will be recognizing students who participate in Spirit Week activities.  Students who earn 3 or more character cards for participating in Spirit Week will earn a frozen yogurt sundae on Friday, March 2nd.  Additional character tickets beyond 3 will be chances to earn other prizes!

We hope to see lots of TJMS school spirit!  Check back for more pictures from the events!

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 Day B

1) Today is a Day B.

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

3) Birthdays Today - February 28th...Ryan Zierden.

4) There will be no 'Homework Help" on Thursday, March 1st.

5) Any 6th grade student interested in a drawing contest, see Mr. Hatcher or Mrs. Henkels for more details. Draw a picture of any Historical Building in Iowa and you could win $100.00! Entries are due April 13th.

6) Any 7th or 8th grader interested in a photography contest see Mr. Hatcher or Mrs. Henkels. Take a photo of any Historical Building in Iowa and submit it to the Iowa Architectural Foundation and you could win $100.00. Entries are due by March 14, 2012.

7) The Young Citizens' Forum field trip has been moved to Friday, March 23rd from 8:30 - 2:00. Students in YCF should continue to research and build a strong back up for their argument. If you plan to do research in the Jefferson LRC during activity time, ask Ms. Cairns for a pass. We will have a meeting on Wednesday, March 7th at 11:05 in the LRC to share any new information.

8) Lunch Menu for today is: Ham & Cheese Pasta or Philly Cheese Steak; Baby Carrots & Celery; Corn; Apple Sauce; Fresh Kiwi; Whole Wheat Bread; and Milk.

9) Attention Students...If you have overdue library books from January, charges are being sent home next week. Locker clean-outs are a great place to start looking for your lost library books! Thank you from Ms. Cairns and Mrs. Neyens.

TJMS Student Government along with our Positive Behavior Supports committee is sponsoring Spirit Week! 


Tuesday, February 28th:  Twin Day

Wednesday, February 29th:  Mismatched Day

Thursday, March 1st:  80's Day

Friday, March 2nd:  High School Spirit Day

Teachers will be recognizing students who participate in Spirit Week activities.  Students who earn 3 or more character cards for participating in Spirit Week will earn a frozen yogurt sundae on Friday, March 2nd.  Additional character tickets beyond 3 will be chances to earn other prizes!

We hope to see lots of TJMS school spirit!  Check back for more pictures from the events!

Monday, February 27, 2012

Monday, February 27, 2012 Day A

1) Today is a Day A.

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

3) Birthdays Today - February 24th...Elizabeth Jahn. February 25th...Stephanie Haupert.

4) There will be no 'Homework Help" on Thursday, March 1st.

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

TJMS Student Government along with our Positive Behavior Supports committee is sponsoring Spirit Week!

Tuesday, February 28th:  Twin Day

Wednesday, February 29th:  Mismatched Day

Thursday, March 1st:  80's Day

Friday, March 2nd:  High School Spirit Day

Teachers will be recognizing students who participate in Spirit Week activities.  Students who earn 3 or more character cards for participating in Spirit Week will earn a frozen yogurt sundae on Friday, March 2nd.  Additional character tickets beyond 3 will be chances to earn other prizes!

We hope to see lots of TJMS school spirit!  Check back for more pictures from the events!

TJMS Spirit Week

TJMS Student Government along with our Positive Behavior Supports committee is sponsoring Spirit Week! 

Monday, February 27th:  Color Day

• 6th grade = Pink
• 7th grade = Orange
• 8th grade = Blue
• Staff = White

Tuesday, February 28th:  Twin Day

Wednesday, February 29th:  Mismatched Day

Thursday, March 1st:  80's Day

Friday, March 2nd:  High School Spirit Day

Teachers will be recognizing students who participate in Spirit Week activities.  Students who earn 3 or more character cards for participating in Spirit Week will earn a frozen yogurt sundae on Friday, March 2nd.  Additional character tickets beyond 3 will be chances to earn other prizes!

We hope to see lots of TJMS school spirit!  Check back for more pictures from the events!

Friday, February 24, 2012

Friday, February 24, 2012

1) Today's day of school has been cancelled due to inclement weather!

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

3) There will be no classes for Mrs. Vansteenburg today.

4) The DARE Ski Night is tonight. Registration is between 4-6. Skiing goes until close. The event will be held rain, snow, sleet or hail. All current, former, or future students are welcome.

5) Hempstead Fall Cheerleading is having a mandatory preseason tryout meeting on Monday, March 26th at 6:30 p.m. in the Hempstead Auditorium. Any questions please contact Coach Kress at 552-5087.

6) Birthdays Today - February 24th...Elizabeth Jahn. February 25th...Stephanie Haupert.

7) There will be no 'Homework Help" on Thursday, March 1st.

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Thursday, February 23, 2012 Day B

1) Today is a Day B.

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

3) There will be a meeting for the entire cast and crew of the Music Man in the auditorium today from 2:30-3:30 pm. This meeting is mandatory. Everyone must attend unless they have an excused absence. Students, remember to tell your coach and/or LEAP leader that you need to attend the Musical meeting.

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

5) Birthdays Today - February 23rd...Jordan Rogerson, Phillip Stanley.

6) There will be no classes for Mrs. Vansteenburg tomorrow.

7) Reminder...Students in the Young Citizens Forum will report to the LRC at 8:30 a.m. tomorrow morning.

8) Thank you to all who collected and brought in can tabs. We collected over 14 lbs of tabs and are sending a check for $7.56 to the Niemann-Pick Research Fund. Keep collecting and bring in to Mrs. Roussel.

9) The DARE Ski night is this Friday. Registration is between 4-6. Skiing goes until close. The event will be held rain, snow, sleet or hail. All current, former, or future students are welcome.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Wednesday, February 22, 2012 Day A

1) Today is a Day A.

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

3) There will be a meeting for the entire cast and crew of the Music Man in the auditorium tomorrow, February 23rd from 2:30-3:30 pm. This meeting is mandatory. Everyone must attend unless they have an excused absence. Students, remember to tell your coach and/or LEAP leader that you need to attend the Musical meeting.

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

5) Birthdays Today - February 22nd...Tasheka Sample.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Tuesday, February 21, 2012 Day B

1) Today is a Day B.

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

3) There will be a meeting for the entire cast and crew of the Music Man in the auditorium on Thursday, February 23rd from 2:30-3:30 pm. This meeting is mandatory. Everyone must attend unless they have an excused absence. Students, remember to tell your coach and/or LEAP leader that you need to attend the Musical meeting.

Friday, February 17, 2012

Friday, February 17, 2012 Day A

1) Today is a Day A.

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

3) Band Students, please pick up your music for challenges in the band room during homebase. Good Luck!

4) Reminder...Students who are in the Leap Programs (Storm Chaser Class and Make A Cool Purse) should meet in the Cafeteria after school today.

5) There will be a meeting for the entire cast and crew of the Music Man in the auditorium on Thursday, February 23rd from 2:30-3:30 pm. This meeting is mandatory. Everyone must attend unless they have an excused absence. Students, remember to tell your coach and/or LEAP leader that you need to attend the Musical meeting.

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

7) Birthdays - February 17th...Eric McDonough, Jordan Weber. February 18th...Kameron Redfearn, Terrance Rolling

Public Input Meetings regarding Hempstead HS Renovations

The Dubuque Community School District has taken the first steps in the planning efforts for completing the additions and renovations at Hempstead High School. It is the district’s desire and intent to involve the community and stakeholders in this effort and we would like to gather input from all interested individuals and groups.

FEH Associates Architects and Engineers of Dubuque has been selected as the design professional for this exciting work. They will be conducting a series of interviews and Public Design workshops on the Hempstead High School Campus. The design team will be working on site to gather input and develop the project space needs, designs, and schemes. The meetings are scheduled as follows:

Design Charrette Workshop No. 1A: Thursday February 23, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

            The day will be an open forum for input from all interested parties. There will be two formal meetings/presentations during the day at noon and 5:00 to allow people to hear about the project and the progress to date.

Design Charrette Workshop No. 1B: Friday February 24, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

            The day will be an open forum for input from all interested parties. There will be two formal meetings/presentations during the day at noon and 5:00 to allow people to hear about the project and the progress to date.

Design Charrette Workshop No. 2: Wednesday March 7, 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

            The day will be an open forum for input from all interested parties. There will be two formal meetings/presentations during the day at noon and 6:00 to allow people to hear about the project and the progress to date. This is scheduled during Parent teacher conferences so please stop and see the progress and provide your input on the facility needs and opportunities.

Design Charrette Workshop No. 3A: Tuesday April 17, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

            The day will be an open forum for input from all interested parties. There will be two formal meetings/presentations during the day at noon and 5:00 to allow people to hear about the project and the progress to date.

Design Charrette Workshop No. 3B: Wednesday April 18, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

            The day will be an open forum for input from all interested parties. There will be one formal presentation during the day at noon to allow people to hear about the project and the progress to date.

Design Charrette Workshop No. 4A: Tuesday May 15, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

            The day will be an open forum for input from all interested parties. There will be two formal meetings/presentations during the day at noon and 5:00 to allow people to hear about the project and the progress to date.

Design Charrette Workshop No. 4B: Wednesday May 16, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

            The day will be an open forum for input from all interested parties. There will be two formal meetings/presentations during the day at noon and 5:00 to allow people to hear about the project and the progress to date.

We invite everyone to join these discussions even if you have only a few minutes to tell us your thoughts. Stakeholders are welcome to stay and provide input as many times as desired. The meetings will be held in the High School building. Just check in at the parking lot entry and visitors will be directed to the appropriate location.

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Student Announcements - Thursday, February 16, 2012 Day B

1) Today is a Day B.

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

3) Please have 1 member of your Battle of the Book team, see Ms. Cairns in the Library sometime this week for important information about the Battle!

4) Students involved in the cast and chorus of The Music Man will meet today from 11:30 to 12:55 in room 54. All of these musical students will eat lunch from 11:05 to 11:30.

5) Birthdays Today - February 16th...Kevin George.

6) Band Students, please pick up your music for challenges in the band room during homebase. Good Luck!

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Wednesday, February 15, 2012 Day A

1) Today is a Day A.

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

3) Please have 1 member of your Battle of the Book team, see Ms. Cairns in the Library sometime this week for important information about the Battle!

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

5) Students involved in the cast and chorus of The Music Man will meet on Thursdays from 11:30 to 12:55 in room 54, beginning tomorrow, February 16th. All of these musical students will eat lunch from 11:05 to 11:30.

6) Band Students, check the Band Room door to see if you've been challenged, or if you'd like to sign up for a challege. See Ms. Wirtanen during homebase if you have any questions.

7) Leap Programs (Safe Sitter and Book Club) start today, February 15th, please report to the cafeteria after school.

8) Birthdays Today - February 15th...Akira Dennis, Jeanette McGlynn.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Tuesday, February 14, 2012 Day B

1) Today is a Day B.

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) Please have 1 member of your Battle of the Book team, see Ms. Cairns in the Library sometime this week for important information about the Battle!

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

5) Students involved in the cast and chorus of The Music Man will meet on Thursdays from 11.30 to 12:55, beginning Thursday February 16th . All of these musical students will eat lunch from 11:05 to 11:30.

6) Band Students, check the Band Room door to see if you've been challenged, or if you'd like to sign up for a challege. See Ms. Wirtanen during homebase if you have any questions.

7) Leap Programs (Safe Sitter and Book Club) start tomorrow, February 15th, please report to the cafeteria after school.

Monday, February 13, 2012

Monday, February 13, 2012 Day A

1) Today is a 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) Bluebird Building and Girls on the Run begins today, February 13th. Please meet in the cafeteria after school.

4) Birthdays - January 13th...Cassie Cota, Samuel Roth.

Friday, February 10, 2012

Student Announcements - Friday, February 10, 2012 Day B

1) Today is a Day B.

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

4) There will be a mandatory preseason tryout meeting for Hempstead Fall Cheerleading on Monday, March 26th at 6:30 p.m. in the Hempstead Auditorium. Any questions, please contract Coach Kress at 552-5087.

5) Birthdays - February 10th...William Decker, Darci Juergens, Samuel Keck, Robert Kircher. February 11th...Owen Kueter. February 12th...Michaela Henry, Alisha Ruff.

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Student Announcements - Thursday, February 9, 2012 Day A

1) Today is a 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) Birthdays Today...Lydia Johnson, Steven Trilk.

4) Reminder...Students who signed up for Talon Time at the River Museum, you will meet in the Cafeteria after school today. The return time is 4:30 p.m. Students, who originally signed up for Skins, Scales, Tails for February 9th, please come also.

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

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Wednesday, February 8, 2012 Day B

1) Today is a Day B.

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) Birthdays Today...Sheena Casey.

4) Reminder...Students who signed up for Talon Time at the River Museum, you will meet in the Cafeteria after school on Thursday, February 9th. The return time is 4:30 p.m. Students originally signed up for Skins, Scales, Tails for February 9th, please come too.

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Tuesday, February 7, 2012 Day A

1) Today is a 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) Sports Today...Boys Basketball - Jefferson Red vs. Drexler Black. 7th grade at Drexler and 8th grade at Jefferson; both games begin at 4 p.m.

4) Here’s some NEW news about this year’s musical. There will be a sign up sheet posted on the auditorium door for anyone interested in helping backstage for the musical. If you want to help with the props, costumes, make-up, sets, or ushering – then sign up. Auditions for this year’s musical will be today. You can be in both sports and the musical – so don’t let that stop you. If you are in basketball, then just let your basketball coach know you will be attending the audition or stop by the auditorium after practice. For more information, listen to Java or see Mrs. Duggan and Mrs. Steffen.

5) Birthdays Today...Alexis Birch, Tyler Eckstein, Chelsea Schlarman.

Monday, February 6, 2012

Monday, February 6, 2012 Day B

1) Today is a Day B.

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

4) Here’s some NEW news about this year’s musical. There will be a sign up sheet posted on the auditorium door for anyone interested in helping backstage for the musical. If you want to help with the props, costumes, make-up, sets, or ushering – then sign up. Auditions for this year’s musical will be today and Tuesday, Feb 6 and 7. You can be in both sports and the musical – so don’t let that stop you. If you are in basketball, then just let your basketball coach know you will be attending the audition or stop by the auditorium after practice. For more information, listen to Java or see Mrs. Duggan and Mrs. Steffen.

5) Boys Basketball and Girls Dance pictures are in the main office, please stop by and pick them up.

Talent Show Videos

Check out all of the great talent at Thomas Jefferson Middle School!  Videos from the Talent Show have been posted.

Friday, February 3, 2012

Friday, February 3, 2012 Day A

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

4) Birthdays Today - February 4th...Levonta Collins, Dominick Funk, Teara Land, Cherokee Montgomery, Emily Norton.

5) Here’s some NEW news about this year’s musical. There will be a sign up sheet posted on the auditorium door for anyone interested in helping backstage for the musical. If you want to help with the props, costumes, make-up, sets, or ushering – then sign up. Auditions for this year’s musical will be on Monday and Tuesday, Feb 6 and 7. You can be in both sports and the musical – so don’t let that stop you. If you are in basketball, then just let your basketball coach know you will be attending the audition or stop by the auditorium after practice. For more information, listen to Java or see Mrs. Duggan and Mrs. Steffen.

6) Hempstead Fall Cheerleading there will be a mandatory preseason tryout meeting on Monday, March 26th at 6:30 p.m. in the Hempstead Auditorium. Any questions, please contact Coach Kress at 552-5087.

7) Boys Basketball and Girls Dance pictures are in the main office, please stop by and pick them up.

Dear Dubuque Community Member,
Like you, I’m proud to be a citizen of Dubuque. And I want our town to keep getting better every day. That’s why I’m sending you this email – so you’ll join me in pledging to support the quest for Dubuque to become a Blue Zones Community™.


Towns that are named for the Blue Zones Project™ receive assistance from national experts for improving the well-being of their communities. To be included in the program, we need to show that all of our residents support Dubuque as a Blue Zones Community.

Go to bluezonesproject.com and sign up – or text BZP to 772937. And ask others to do the same. This simple act could have a positive impact on all of us for years to come.

Here’s to our well-being!
Sincerely,
The Dubuque Blue Zones Committee

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Thursday, February 2, 2012 Day B

1) Today is a Day B.

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

4) Birthdays Today - February 2nd...Valea Collins, Wendy Flores, Devon Scheffert, Alexis Weaver.

5) Auditions for the musical will be after school on Monday and Tuesday, February 6 and 7. Please be ready to read a short paragraph and sing a simple song like Happy Birthday. If you are in basketball, you may come after practice or get permission from your coach to come early. You can be in both sports and the musical. For more information, see Mrs. Steffen or Mrs. Duggan.

Dear Dubuque Community Member,
Like you, I’m proud to be a citizen of Dubuque. And I want our town to keep getting better every day. That’s why I’m sending you this email – so you’ll join me in pledging to support the quest for Dubuque to become a Blue Zones Community™.


Towns that are named for the Blue Zones Project™ receive assistance from national experts for improving the well-being of their communities. To be included in the program, we need to show that all of our residents support Dubuque as a Blue Zones Community.


Go to bluezonesproject.com and sign up – or text BZP to 772937. And ask others to do the same. This simple act could have a positive impact on all of us for years to come.

Here’s to our well-being!
Sincerely,
The Dubuque Blue Zones Committee

Blue Zones Project

Dear Dubuque Community Member,

Like you, I’m proud to be a citizen of Dubuque. And I want our town to keep

getting better every day. That’s why I’m sending you this email – so you’ll join me in pledging

to support the quest for Dubuque to become a Blue Zones Community™.

Towns that are named for the Blue Zones Project™ receive assistance from national experts

for improving the well-being of their communities. To be included in the program, we need

to show that all of our residents support Dubuque as a Blue Zones Community.

Go to bluezonesproject.com and sign up – or text BZP to 772937. And ask others to

do the same.  This simple act could have a positive impact on all of us for years to come.

Here’s to our well-being!

Sincerely,

The Dubuque Blue Zones Committee