Friday, April 27, 2012

Monday, April 30, 2012

Monday, April 30, 2012 Day B

1) Today is a Day B.

2) 8th grade baseball tryouts for Hempstead will take place today, April 30th through Tuesday, May 8th from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Core Field.

3) 6th Grade Girls Volleyball and 6th Grade Boys Football will meet today from 2:45-4:15 p.m.

4) Sports Today - Boys Track...Western Dubuque Invitational at Epworth beginning at 4 p.m..

5) Birthdays Today - April 30th...Austin Nebel.

6) Leap Zip Line today after school.

7) Leap Zip Line will also be on Wednesday, May 2nd and Friday, May 4th. Check the board at the bottom steps for your name or if you have any questions, stop and see Ann Beau.

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Friday, April 27, 2012

Friday, April 27, 2012 Day A

1) Today is a Day A.

2) 8th grade baseball tryouts for Hempstead will take place from Monday, April 30th through Tuesday, May 8th from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Core Field.

3) There are openings for Leap Zip Line on Wednesday, May 2nd and Friday, May 4th. Please see Mrs. Beau any night this week after school in the cafeteria to sign up. This activity is for all grades. There are not a lot of openings so please don't wait too long.

4) 6th Grade Girls Volleyball will meet today from 2:45-4:15.

5) Sports Today - Boys Track...Washington hosts Jefferson and Roosevelt at Hempstead.

6) Birthdays Today - April 27th...Riley Merfeld. April 28th...Kyawn Arnold, Cordell Brewer, Abbigayle Kness. April 29th...Brent Krantz.

7) Reminder...Leap Zip Line will be going on Monday, April 30th.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Thursday, April 26, 2012 Day B

1) Today is a Day B.

2) 8th grade baseball tryouts for Hempstead will take place from Monday, April 30th through Tuesday, May 8th from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Core Field.

3) Any students going to Senior High School next year and are interested in Color Guards, please stop by the main office for a rehearsal schedule.

4) There are openings for Leap Zip Line on Wednesday, May 2nd and Friday, May 4th. Please see Mrs. Beau any night this week after school in the cafeteria to sign up. This activity is for all grades. There are not a lot of openings so please don't wait too long.

5) 6th Grade Boys Football will practice today from 2:45-4:15 p.m. and the same for 6th Grade Girls Volleyball.

6) There is a Full Cast rehearsal today from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.

7) Sports Today - Girls Track at Epworth beginning at 4 p.m.

8) Happy Birthday Today - April 26th...Hannah Schmitz.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Wednesday, April 25, 2012 Day A

1) Today is a Day A.

2) All Students are reminded to be logging their physical activity minutes and screen time (t.v., computer, video games) daily to turn into their wellness teachers for Live Healthy Iowa kids.

3) 8th grade baseball tryouts for Hempstead will take place from Monday, April 30th through Tuesday, May 8th from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Core Field.

4) Girls and boys track pictures are in the main office. Stop and pick them up if you placed an order.

5) Any students going to Senior High School next year and are interested in Color Guards, please stop by the main office for a rehearsal schedule.

6) There is a musical rehearsal tomorrow with Mrs. Oglesby in the choir room. All members of the cast are encouraged to attend. Eat your lunch from 11:00 to 11:25 and then head over to the choir room. All major and minor cast members are supposed to bring their scripts with them.

7) There are openings for Leap Zip Line on Wednesday, May 2nd and Friday, May 4th. Please see Mrs. Beau any night this week after school in the cafeteria to sign up. This activity is for all grades. There are not a lot of openings so please don't wait too long.

8) The Leap Service Project scheduled for today, April 25th has been canceled, there is not enough students participating.

9) There is a Full Cast rehearsal today from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

10) Birthdays Today - April 25th...Julia Meehan.

Monday, April 23, 2012

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Student Announcements - Tuesday, April 24, 2012 Day B

1) Today is a Day B.

2) All Students are reminded to be logging their physical activity minutes and screen time (t.v., computer, video games) daily to turn into their wellness teachers for Live Healthy Iowa kids.

3) 8th grade baseball tryouts for Hempstead will take place from Monday, April 30th through Tuesday, May 8th from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Core Field.

4) Girls and boys track pictures are in the main office. Stop and pick them up if you placed an order.

5) 6th grade football and volleyball after school until 4:15. A physical must be on file in the main office to participate.

6) Girls Track:  Washington hosts Jefferson and Roosevelt at Hempstead

7) Full cast of "Music Man" meets in CHOIR ROOM from 2:30-4:00 p.m.

8) Recycling Schedule - Middle Floor

9) Birthdays today: Devin Randall, Robin Smith and Mercedes Specht

Saturday, April 21, 2012

Monday, April 23, 2012

Monday, April 23, 2012 Day A

1) Today is a Day A.

2) All Students are reminded to be logging their physical activity minutes and screen time (t.v., computer, video games) daily to turn into their wellness teachers for Live Healthy Iowa kids.

3) 8th grade baseball tryouts for Hempstead will take place from Monday, April 30th through Tuesday, May 8th from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Core Field.

4) Girls and boys track pictures are in the main office. Stop and pick them up if you placed an order.

5) Any students needing a physical, please see the nurse. Physicals will be given tomorrow, April 24th.

6) 6th grade football and volleyball both begin today after school. A physical must be on file in the main office to participate.

7) Sports Today - Boys Track...Make-up meet at Wahlert beginning at 4 p.m.

8) Leap Field Hockey has been canceled for today.

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Friday, April 20, 2012

Friday, April 20, 2012 Day B

1) Today is a Day B.

2) All Students are reminded to be logging their physical activity minutes and screen time (t.v., computer, video games) daily to turn into their wellness teachers for Live Healthy Iowa kids.

3) 8th grade baseball tryouts for Hempstead will take place from Monday, April 30th through Tuesday, May 8th from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Core Field.

4) Girls and boys track pictures are in the main office. Stop and pick them up if you placed an order.

5) All Leap Activities for today are canceled due to the school dance.

6) Any students needing a physical, please see the nurse. Physicals will be given on Tuesday, April 24th.

7) 6th grade football and volleyball both begin on Monday, April 23rd. A physical must be on file in the main office to participate.

8) Birthdays Today - April 20th...Jeremiah Franklin. April 21st...McKenna Johnson, Laura Swank, Dylan Thill.

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Student Announcements - Thursday, April 19, 2012 Day A

1) Today is a Day A.

2) All Students are reminded to be logging their physical activity minutes and screen time (t.v., computer, video games) daily to turn into their wellness teachers for Live Healthy Iowa kids.

3) 8th grade baseball tryouts for Hempstead will take place from Monday, April 30th through Tuesday, May 8th from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Core Field.

4) Our final dance for the school year will be held tomorrow, April 20th, from 2:30-4:30 PM. Wristbands are $3 and will be sold at all lunches on the day of the dance. An ID is required for the dance. Replacement IDs can be purchased in the main office next week every day but Friday. Concessions will be available for purchase, including bake sale items and root beer floats. The theme for this dance is neon and tie dye. Student Government is sponsoring a dodge ball tournament which will be held at the dance. Sign up with a team of 7-10 members. The cost to participate in dodge ball is $1 per person. If you are interested in having a dodge ball team with your friends, you will need to sign up by today, APRIL 19th at 2:30 PM. No teams will be allowed to sign up at the dance. Your homebase teacher has details on how to sign up for the dodge ball tournament.

5) Girls track pictures are in the main office. Stop and pick them up if you placed an order.

6) All Leap Activities for Friday (4/20/12) are canceled due to the school dance.

7) Music Man rehearsal today for full cast from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.

8) Any students needing a physical, please see the nurse. Physicals will be given on Tuesday, April 24th.

9) 6th grade football and volleyball both begin on Monday, April 23rd. A physical must be on file in the main office to participate.

10) The boys track meet that was canceled on Friday, April 13th will be made up on Monday, April 23rd at Wahlert High School.

11) Birthdays Today - April 19th...Kevin Ries.

12) Thank you to the following students for their extra time, effort and creativity in our 6th grade orientation! (Andre Lessears, Laken Sahm, Zach Ishman, Dalton Heacock, Jeni McGlynn, Logan Ellingboe, Jackson Huston, Latrell Vance, Noah Dougherty, Tasheka Sample, Shalonda Bell, Ally Buse, Kaleb Phillips, Maddi ONeill, Alex Sprecher, Shaun Timmerman, Nathan Feldman, Marshon Crowder, Lydia Johnson, Taylor Rehfeldt, Lakota Kelly, Mallory MacDonald, Jackson Roussel, Logan Moore, Megan Gronau, Cassia Cota, Megan Klein, Travis Steffens, Lexie Weaver)

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Wednesday, April 18, 2012 Day B

1) Today is a Day B.

2) All Students are reminded to be logging their physical activity minutes and screen time (t.v., computer, video games) daily to turn into their wellness teachers for Live Healthy Iowa kids.

3) 8th grade baseball tryouts for Hempstead will take place from Monday, April 30th through Tuesday, May 8th from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Core Field.

4) Our final dance for the school year will be held Friday, April 20th, from 2:30-4:30 PM. Wristbands are $3 and will be sold at all lunches on the day of the dance. An ID is required for the dance. Replacement IDs can be purchased in the main office next week every day but Friday. Concessions will be available for purchase, including bake sale items and root beer floats. The theme for this dance is neon and tie dye. Student Government is sponsoring a dodge ball tournament which will be held at the dance on Friday, April 20th. Sign up with a team of 7-10 members. The cost to participate in dodge ball is $1 per person. If you are interested in having a dodge ball team with your friends, you will need to sign up by THURSDAY, APRIL 19th at 2:30 PM. No teams will be allowed to sign up at the dance. Your homebase teacher has details on how to sign up for the dodge ball tournament.

5) 6th grade girls basketball will practice tonight from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.

6) Girls track pictures are in the main office. Stop and pick them up if you placed an order.

7) All Leap Activities for Friday (4/20/12) are canceled due to the school dance.

8) All Leap Zip Liners that were scheduled for Friday the 20th have been moved to today, April 18th. Students check the bulletin board at the bottom of the stairs for names.

9) There is a musical rehearsal tomorrow with Mrs. Oglesby in the choir room. All members of the cast are encouraged to attend. Eat your lunch from 11:00 to 11:25 and then head over to the choir room. All major and minor cast members are supposed to bring their scripts with them.

10) Music Man rehearsal today for full cast from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.

11) Any students needing a physical, please see the nurse. Physicals will be given on Tuesday, April 24th.

12) 6th grade football and volleyball both begin on Monday, April 23rd. A physical must be on file in the main office to participate.

Monday, April 16, 2012

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Tuesday, April 17, 2012 Day A

1) Today is a Day A.

2) All Students are reminded to be logging their physical activity minutes and screen time (t.v., computer, video games) daily to turn into their wellness teachers for Live Healthy Iowa kids.

3) There is no Orchestra class or string lessons today. there will be string lessons tomorrow as scheduled.

4) 8th grade baseball tryouts for Hempstead will take place from Monday, April 30th through Tuesday, May 8th from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Core Field.

5) Our final dance for the school year will be held Friday, April 20th, from 2:30-4:30 PM. Wristbands are $3 and will be sold at all lunches on the day of the dance. An ID is required for the dance. Replacement IDs can be purchased in the main office next week every day but Friday. Concessions will be available for purchase, including bake sale items and root beer floats. The theme for this dance is neon and tie dye. Student Government is sponsoring a dodge ball tournament which will be held at the dance on Friday, April 20th. Sign up with a team of 7-10 members. The cost to participate in dodge ball is $1 per person. If you are interested in having a dodge ball team with your friends, you will need to sign up by THURSDAY, APRIL 19th at 2:30 PM. No teams will be allowed to sign up at the dance. Your homebase teacher has details on how to sign up for the dodge ball tournament.

6) 6th grade boys basketball will practice tonight from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.

7) Music Man rehearsal today for All Lead from 2:30-4:00 p.m.

Monday, April 16, 2012

Monday, April 16, 2012 Day B

1) Today is a Day B.

2) All Students are reminded to be logging their physical activity minutes and screen time (t.v., computer, video games) daily to turn into their wellness teachers for Live Healthy Iowa kids.

3) Birthdays Today - April 16th...Jasmine Mace.

4) 8th grade baseball tryouts for Hempstead will take place from Monday, April 30th through Tuesday, May 8 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Core Field.

5) Sports Today - 7/8 Girls Track...Mazzuchelli hosts Washington and Jefferson at Wahlert. Track meet begins at 4 p.m.

6) Our final dance for the school year will be held Friday, April 20th, from 2:30-4:30 PM. Wristbands are $3 and will be sold at all lunches on the day of the dance. An ID is required for the dance. Replacement IDs can be purchased in the main office next week every day but Friday. Concessions will be available for purchase, including bake sale items and root beer floats. The theme for this dance is neon and tie dye. Student Government is sponsoring a dodge ball tournament which will be held at the dance on Friday, April 20th. Sign up with a team of 7-10 members. The cost to participate in dodge ball is $1 per person. If you are interested in having a dodge ball team with your friends, you will need to sign up by THURSDAY, APRIL 19th at 2:30 PM. No teams will be allowed to sign up at the dance. Your homebase teacher has details on how to sign up for the dodge ball tournament.

7) Leap Field Hockey today after school for Mrs. Willey's and Mrs. McCullough's classes. Leap Zip Line today for Mr. Meier's class.

8) Girls track pictures are here. Stop by the office to pick up.

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Friday, April 13, 2012

Friday, April 13, 2012 Day A

1) Today is a Day A.

2) All Students are reminded to be logging their physical activity minutes and screen time (t.v., computer, video games) daily to turn into their wellness teachers for Live Healthy Iowa kids.

3) Birthdays Today - April 13...Nicholas Arrendondo, Elijahwon Snead, Matthew Stevens. April 15th...Chiron Breitbach, Toni Fortmann, Andrew Lahey.

4) 8th grade baseball tryouts for Hempstead will take place from Monday, April 30th through Tuesday, May 8 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Core Field.

5) Sports Today - 7/8 Boys Track...Mazzuchelli hosts Roosevelt and Jefferson at Wahlert. Track meet begins at 4 p.m.

6) Our final dance for the school year will be held next Friday, April 20th, from 2:30-4:30 PM.  Wristbands are $3 and will be sold at all lunches on the day of the dance.  An ID is required for the dance.  Replacement IDs can be purchased in the main office next week every day but Friday.  Concessions will be available for purchase, including bake sale items and rootbeer floats.  The theme for this dance is neon and tie dye.

7)  Student Government is sponsoring a dodgeball tournament which will be held at the dance on Friday, April 20th.  Sign up with a team of 7-10 members.  The cost to participate in dodgeball is $1 per person.  If you are interested in having a dodgeball team with your friends, you will need to sign up by THURSDAY, APRIL 19th at 2:30 PM.  No teams will be allowed to sign up at the dance.  Your homebase teacher has details on how to sign up for the dodgeball tournament.

8) Congratulations to the eCybermission team “Dipsticks Rock.” Their project on Acid Rain was chosen as the 2nd place winner in the state of Iowa for 7th grade. Team members were: Lizzie Grace, Sam Weiland, and Ashley Otting.

9) Congratulations to the eCybermission teams White Nosed Bat Ninjas and Dipsticks Rock. They will be sharing their projects with local scientists at the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium on Wednesday, April 25th. Team members include: Lizzie Grace, Sam Weiland, Ashley Otting, Stephanie Oberfoell, Laura Swank, and Bella Metcalf.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Thursday, April 12, 2012 Day B

1) Today is a Day B.

2) All Students are reminded to be logging their physical activity minutes and screen time (t.v., computer, video games) daily to turn into their wellness teachers for Live Healthy Iowa kids.

3) 6th Grade Boys Basketball will practice today from 2:35-4:00 p.m.

4) Birthdays Today - April 12th...Gabrielle Manders, Sage Smith, Vincent Williams.

5) Music Man rehearsal today for the full cast from 2:30 to 4 p.m.

6) 8th grade boys interested in trying out for freshman baseball at Hempstead should see Mr. Rapp for details.

7) 8th grade baseball tryouts for Hempstead will take place from Monday, April 30th through Tuesday, May 8 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Core Field.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Wednesday, April 11, 2012 Day A

1) Today is a Day A.

2) All Students are reminded to be logging their physical activity minutes and screen time (t.v., computer, video games) daily to turn into their wellness teachers for Live Healthy Iowa kids.

3) 6th Grade Girls Basketball will practice today from 2:35-4:00 p.m.

4) Birthdays Today - April 11th...Kayla Carroll.

5) There is a musical rehearsal tomorrow with Mrs. Oglesby in the choir room. All members of the cast are encouraged to attend. Eat your lunch from 11:00 to 11:25 and then head over to the choir room. All major and minor cast members are supposed to bring their scripts with them.

6) Music Man rehearsal today for full cast from 2:30 to 4 p.m.

7) 8th grade boys interested in trying out for freshman baseball at Hempstead should see Mr. Rapp for details.

8) 8th grade baseball tryouts for Hempstead will take place from Monday, April 30th through Tuesday, May 8 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Core Field.

9) Reminder...Mrs. Willey's, Mrs. McCullough's and Mrs. Tritz's classes will be playing Leap Field Hockey today, please meet in the Cafeteria at 2:30.

Monday, April 9, 2012

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Tuesday, April 10, 2012 Day B

1) Today is a Day B.

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

3) 6th Grade Boys Basketball will practice today from 2:35-4:00 p.m.

4) Birthdays Today - April 10th...No birthdays today.

5) Sports Today - 7th and 8th Girls Track...Jefferson hosts Roosevelt, Mazzuchelli and Drexler at Hempstead beginning at 4 p.m.

6) Music Man rehearsal today for all leads from 2:30 to 4 p.m.

7) 8th grade boys interested in trying out for freshman baseball at Hempstead should see Mr. Rapp for details.

8) 8th grade baseball tryouts for Hempstead will take place from Monday, April 30th through Tuesday, May 8 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Core Field.

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Monday, April 9, 2012

Monday, April 9, 2012 Day A

1) Today is a Day A.

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

3) 6th Grade Girls Basketball will practice today from 2:35-4:00 p.m.

4) Birthdays Today - April 9th...Anna Gates.

5) Library Policy - if students wish to use TABLES or COMPUTERS during homebase/activity period a pass must be written to before 10:55. No passes will be given after the end of second block (4th period). Ms. Cairns and Mrs. Neyens will write passes for the next day if students plan ahead. Students may come down on a pass from a teacher to check out books and return to class. Please expect to see a signed pass when they return. During MAP testing there will be no computers available in the library during 5th period. Students may come down INDIVIDUALLY during homebase to check out a book during the MAP window.

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Thursday, April 5, 2012 Day B

1) Today is a Day B.

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

3) The Hempstead Booster Club is sponsoring the Annual Bunny Hop 4K Run/Walk on April 7th. Please consider supporting this important fund raising event. Registration forms are available in the main office.

4) 6th Grade Boys Basketball will practice today from 2:35-4:00 p.m.

5) Birthdays Today - April 5th...Lucas Kaufmann, Daiviante Swanagan. April 6th...Justin Lanser, Sara Schroeder. April 7th...Brian Hayes. April 8th...Dylan Darland, Rahem Sobuh.

6) Play practice for full cast today from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.

7) Library Policy - if students wish to use TABLES or COMPUTERS during homebase/activity period a pass must be written to before 10:55. No passes will be given after the end of second block (4th period). Ms Cairns and Mrs Neyens will write passes for the next day if students plan ahead. Students may come down on a pass from a teacher to check out books and return to class. Please expect to see a signed pass when they return. During MAP testing there will be no computers available in the library during 5th period. Students may come down INDIVIDUALLY during homebase to check out a book during the MAP window.

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Wednesday, April 4, 2012 Day A

1) Today is a Day A.

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

3) The Hempstead Booster Club is sponsoring the Annual Bunny Hop 4K Run/Walk on April 7th. Please consider supporting this important fund raising event. Registration forms are available in the main office.

4) Anyone who hasn't turned in their basketball uniforms, needs to do it asap or you will be charged.

5) 6th Grade Girls Basketball will practice today from 2:35-4:00 p.m.

6) Leap Zip Line is today after school.

7) There is a musical rehearsal tomorrow with Mrs. Oglesby in the choir room. All members of the cast are encouraged to attend. Eat your lunch from 11:00 to 11:25 and then head over to the choir room. All major and minor cast members are supposed to bring their scripts with them.

8) Birthdays Today - April 4th...Chance LuGrain.

Monday, April 2, 2012

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Tuesday, April 3, 2012 Day B

1) Today is a Day B.

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

3) The Hempstead Booster Club is sponsoring the Annual Bunny Hop 4K Run/Walk on April 7th. Please consider supporting this important fund raising event. Registration forms are available in the main office.

4) Anyone who hasn't turned in their basketball uniforms, needs to do it asap or you will be charged.

5) 6th Grade Boys Basketball will practice today from 2:35-4:00 p.m.

6) The following students will be representing Jefferson today for the district wide Battle of the Books! We will be leaving Jefferson at 9:00 and returning at approximately 12:30 p.m. (6th Grade: Brianna Fry, Evan Wieser, Steven Blosch, Lyssie Ahern, Jeni McGlynn); (7th Grade: Carrie Klein, McKenna Johnson, Annika Hogstrom, Tori Cose, Emily Schleter); and (8th Grade: Grant Davis, Kyle Begle, Salma Lindblom, Antonia Naab).

7) Leap Zip Line will be tomorrow, April 4th.

8) Play practice today from 2:30 to 4 p.m. for All Leads.