Monday, June 4, 2012

Congratulations!

Congratulations to all of our 6th, 7th, and 8th grade academic and participation award winners.

Special recognition is extended to:

American Legion Award: 
House 8-1:  Katie Stringer, Jameel Kelley
House 8-2:  Stephanie Oberfoell, Isaac Slagel

Lefty Koob Award:
House 8-1:  Salma Lindblom
House 8-2:  Lucas Kauffman

Doug Timmerman Award:
Megan Gronau

Have a great summer Hillhawks!

Can you believe that another school year has come to a close?    It seems like just yesterday our 8th graders were just entering 6th grade!  Good luck to our "alums" who will be heading off to high school.  We expect big things from you and can't wait to see how successful you will be in the years that follow.

Report cards will be mailed home this week.  Please look for this in the mail.

Staffing changes for 2012-2013 (can you believe we are already looking ahead to these?)

Retiring:   Ellen Henkels, art

Moving on:  Carla Corbett (Roosevelt), Jeff Rapp (Roosevelt), Chris Rolle (Roosevelt), Becky Milum (1 year leave of absence), Kat Power (Linn-Mar), Rich Healey (Senior)

Shifting within:
  • Heather Cairns, moves to 8th grade technology/careers
  • Tiffany Duesing, moves to 8th grade special education
  • Jill Duggan, moves to 6th grade math/social studies
  • Rich Hatcher, moves to student needs facilitator
  • Ryan Putman, moves to 6th grade science/social studies
  • Michelle Weber, moves to instructional coach
Returning to the Hill:
  • Doug Bausch, 6th grade language arts/social studies
New on the Hill:
  • Matt Morehouse, 6-8 art
  • Lindsey Pregler, 7th grade math
  • plus more new Hillhawks to come!
Check back on the Jefferson website for school supply lists as well as information regarding registration.  

Have a fun and safe summer Hillhawks!  We'll see our newest batch of 6th graders on Monday, August 20th!

Friday, June 1, 2012

Monday, June 4, 2012

Monday, June 4, 2012 Day B

1) Today is day B.

2) Attention future Mustang Basketball players. The Mustang basketball program will be holding two fundamental drills and skills camp this summer. Boys grades 3-7, camp will be July 2, 3, 5, 6 from 9-11:15 at Moody Gym. 8th graders get to attend camp with the high school players on June 5th, 6th, 7th, from 7:00-9:00 and on June 8th from 2-4:30. Attendance is highly recommended for all boys planning on playing basketball in high school. Honors and a t-shirt will be rewarded at the conclusion of camp. COST: $50 per camper (each additional family member only $25) payable to Mustang Boys Basketball due the first day of camp or can be sent to the activities office at Hempstead High School 3715 Pennsylvania Ave. See Mr. Hatcher if you want a sign-up form. Go Stangs!

3) Be sure to save Box Tops, Campbell Soup Labels and Milk Caps over the summer break.

4) To avoid being charged, please turn in track uniforms and any other uniforms that have not been turned in.

5) Birthdays Today - June 4th...Mack Ingle, Jonah Oberfoell, Tyrell Saunders.

Friday, June 1, 2012

Friday, June 1, 2012 Day A

1) Today is day A.

2) Attention future Mustang Basketball players. The Mustang basketball program will be holding two fundamental drills and skills camp this summer. Boys grades 3-7, camp will be July 2, 3, 5, 6 from 9-11:15 at Moody Gym. 8th graders get to attend camp with the high school players on June 5th, 6th, 7th, from 7:00-9:00 and on June 8th from 2-4:30. Attendance is highly recommended for all boys planning on playing basketball in high school. Honors and a t-shirt will be rewarded at the conclusion of camp. COST: $50 per camper (each additional family member only $25) payable to Mustang Boys Basketball due the first day of camp or can be sent to the activities office at Hempstead High School 3715 Pennsylvania Ave. See Mr. Hatcher if you want a sign-up form. Go Stangs!

3) Last Day! The library is hosting a Scholastic "Buy One, Get One Free" Book Fair. Stop in and stock up on your summer reading supplies.

4) Be sure to save Box Tops, Campbell Soup Labels and Milk Caps over the summer break.

5) Choir students will be leaving class at about 1:25 today to sing for the 8th grade awards assembly in the auditorium.

6) To avoid being charged, please turn in track uniforms and any other uniforms that have not been turned in.

7) Birthdays Today - June 1st...Katlin Weber. June 2nd...Kathleen Block, Matthew Rettenberger, Zachary Simmons, Darien Smothers. June 3rd...Connor Mills, Kyle Mills.