Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Thursday, November 29, 2012 Day B

1) S-P-E-L-L-I-N-G B-E-E. If you are a great speller, we want you to represent Jefferson in the Telegraph Herald spelling bee in January at Clarke University. Interested students should contact Ms. Weber to sign up.

2) Sports Today - Wrestling Meet...Jefferson vs. Roosevelt vs. Mazzuchelli at Mazzuchelli at 4 p.m.

3) All students who signed up for eCybermission, our first meeting will be on Friday, November 30th in Lab 105. You will be receiving a note today to let you know what time you should attend.

4) Lego League will be practicing today from 11-12:30 in the Auditorium.




Character Card winners for the week! Please announce on TJMS Live and put on Wiki, announcements, etc.
Students may pick up prizes in the main office.
House 6-1
Taylor Heacock = nominated by Mrs. Boxlieter
Jared Hantelmann - nominated by Mrs. Duggan

House 6-2
Taya Hess - nominated by Mrs. Roa
Diann Kamram - nominated by Mrs. Boxleiter

House 7-1
Hunter Foht - nominated by Mrs. Boxleiter
Dalton K. Nominated by Mrs. McCollough

House 7-2
Greg Naderman - nominated by Mrs. Egan
Timmy Brandenburg - nominated by Mrs. Beutin

House 8-1
Jordan Schemmel - nominated by Mrs. Podolsky
Logan Ludovissey - nominated by Mrs. Podolsky

House 8-2
Andrew Meyer - nominated by Mrs. Beutin
Jesse Key - nominated by Mrs. Clemen

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Wednesday, November 28, 2012 Day A

1) S-P-E-L-L-I-N-G B-E-E. If you are a great speller, we want you to represent Jefferson in the Telegraph Herald spelling bee in January at Clarke University. Interested students should contact Ms. Weber to sign up.

2) Birthdays Today - November 28th...Heather Dean.

3) Coats and jackets are not to be worn into classrooms, etc., but should be stored in lockers. Hooded sweatshirts are permitted, but hoods must be kept down.

4) We are looking for students to represent Jefferson for Young Citizen's Forum.  Do you have an opinion on topics like school lunches, year-round school, and the treatment of wild animals?  Can you back up your opinions with evidence?  Do you like working in a group?  Our first meeting will be Monday, December 10th during period 5.  More information is available from your homebase or social studies teacher.  To sign up, see Ms. Thimmesch in room 207 or Ms. Weber.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012


Tuesday, November 27, 2012 Day B

1) S-P-E-L-L-I-N-G B-E-E. If you are a great speller, we want you to represent Jefferson in the Telegraph Herald spelling bee in January at Clarke University. Interested students should contact Ms. Weber to sign up. The deadline to sign up is December 3rd.

2) If you are interested in joining the TJMS Book Club please see your Language Arts teacher or Mrs. Boxleiter. Meetings held on Wednesday during 6th period.

3) Coats and jackets are not to be worn into classrooms, etc., but should be stored in lockers. Hooded sweatshirts are permitted, but hoods must be kept down.

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

5) We are looking for students to represent Jefferson for Young Citizen's Forum.  Do you have an opinion on topics like school lunches, year-round school, and the treatment of wild animals?  Can you back up your opinions with evidence?  Do you like working in a group?  Our first meeting will be Monday, December 3rd during period 5.  More information is available from your homebase or social studies teacher.  To sign up, see Ms. Thimmesch in room 207 or Ms. Weber.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Monday, November 26, 2012

Monday, November 26, 2012 Day A

1) S-P-E-L-L-I-N-G B-E-E. If you are a great speller, we want you to represent Jefferson in the Telegraph Herald spelling bee in January at Clarke University. Interested students should contact Ms. Weber to sign up.

2) If you are interested in joining the TJMS Book Club please see your Language Arts teacher or Mrs. Boxleiter. Meetings held on Wednesday during 6th period.

3) Coats and jackets are not to be worn into classrooms, etc., but should be stored in lockers. Hooded sweatshirts are permitted, but hoods must be kept down.

4) Lego League will be meeting on Tuesday and Thursday from 11-12:30 in the Auditorium.  

Students wing it with 'Angry Birds' - THonline.com

Students wing it with 'Angry Birds' - THonline.com: Tri-state News: software, angry birds, digital media, education,: Green pigs were strategically placed on top of and inside cardboard boxes.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Wednesday, November 21, 2012



Wednesday, November 21, 2012 Day B

1) S-P-E-L-L-I-N-G B-E-E. If you are a great speller, we want you to represent Jefferson in the Telegraph Herald spelling bee in January at Clarke University. Interested students should contact Ms. Weber to sign up.

2) Are you a creative thinker and like to solve tricky math problems? Do you like to work on a team? Do you want to participate in a math competition? If so, join the TJMS MATHCOUNTS team. MATHCOUNTS Program is a national middle school competitive mathematics program that promotes mathematics achievement through a series of fun and engaging "bee" style contests. If you are interested in participating, contact Mr. Meier, House 8-2 math teacher or Ms. Weber, GT facilitator. Practices will be held after school starting this week.

3) Coats and jackets are not to be worn into classrooms, etc., but should be stored in lockers. Hooded sweatshirts are permitted, but hoods must be kept down.

4) Birthdays Today - November 21st...Madalyn Peter, Brandon White. November 22nd...Janer John. November 23rd...Careanna Jaeger, Madeline Perreard. November 24th...Serina Bennett.

5) No Leap Programs today, happy thanksgiving.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Tuesday, November 20, 2012 Day A

1) S-P-E-L-L-I-N-G B-E-E. If you are a great speller, we want you to represent Jefferson in the Telegraph Herald spelling bee in January at Clarke University. Interested students should contact Ms. Weber to sign up.

2) Are you a creative thinker and like to solve tricky math problems? Do you like to work on a team? Do you want to participate in a math competition? If so, join the TJMS MATHCOUNTS team. MATHCOUNTS Program is a national middle school competitive mathematics program that promotes mathematics achievement through a series of fun and engaging "bee" style contests. If you are interested in participating, contact Mr. Meier, House 8-2 math teacher or Ms. Weber, GT facilitator. Practices will be held after school starting this week.

3) If you are interested in joining the TJMS Book Club please see your Language Arts teachers or Mrs. Boxleiter. Meetings will be held on Wednesdays during 6th period. Sign up today!

4) Birthdays Today - November 20th...Samantha Wieland.

Monday, November 19, 2012

Monday, November 19, 2012

Monday, November 19, 2012 Day B

1) S-P-E-L-L-I-N-G B-E-E. If you are a great speller, we want you to represent Jefferson in the Telegraph Herald spelling bee in January at Clarke University. Interested students should contact Ms. Weber to sign up.

2) Are you a creative thinker and like to solve tricky math problems? Do you like to work on a team? Do you want to participate in a math competition? If so, join the TJMS MATHCOUNTS team. MATHCOUNTS Program is a national middle school competitive mathematics program that promotes mathematics achievement through a series of fun and engaging "bee" style contests. If you are interested in participating, contact Mr. Meier, House 8-2 math teacher or Ms. Weber, GT facilitator. Practices will be held after school starting this week.

3) Open Gym is held at Jefferson tonight starting at 7 p.m. Make sure you are registered and your id card is required to participate. Please enter through the back door by the smoke stacks.

4) If you are interested in joining the TJMS Book Club please see your Language Arts teachers or Mrs. Boxleiter. Meetings will be held on Wednesdays during 6th period. Sign up today!

5) Birthdays Today - November 19th...Eryn Davis.

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Friday, November 16, 2012

Friday, November 16, 2012 Day A

1) S-P-E-L-L-I-N-G B-E-E. If you are a great speller, we want you to represent Jefferson in the Telegraph Herald spelling bee in January at Clarke University. Interested students should contact Ms. Weber to sign up.

2) Are you a creative thinker and like to solve tricky math problems? Do you like to work on a team? Do you want to participate in a math competition? If so, join the TJMS MATHCOUNTS team. MATHCOUNTS Program is a national middle school competitive mathematics program that promotes mathematics achievement through a series of fun and engaging "bee" style contests. If you are interested in participating, contact Mr. Meier, House 8-2 math teacher or Ms. Weber, GT facilitator. Practices will be held after school starting the week of November 19th.

3) Open Gym is held at Jefferson on Monday evenings starting at 7 p.m. Make sure you are registered and your id card is required to participate. Please enter through the back door by the smoke stacks.

4) If you are interested in joining the TJMS Book Club please see your Language Arts teachers or Mrs. Boxleiter. Meetings will be held on Wednesdays during 6th period. Sign up today!

5) Sports Today - Girls Basketball...Jefferson vs. Mazzuchelli Blue. 7th grade at Mazzuchelli and 8th grade at Jefferson; both games beginning at 4 p.m.

6) Birthdays Today - November 16th...William Allman, Summer McCallum. November 17th...Dakota Thompson, Cheyann Wharton. November 18th...Cody Hansen, Joseph Hoyne III.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Thursday, November 15, 2012 Day B

1) S-P-E-L-L-I-N-G B-E-E. If you are a great speller, we want you to represent Jefferson in the Telegraph Herald spelling bee in January at Clarke University. Interested students should contact Ms. Weber to sign up.

2) Are you a creative thinker and like to solve tricky math problems? Do you like to work on a team? Do you want to participate in a math competition? If so, join the TJMS MATHCOUNTS team. MATHCOUNTS Program is a national middle school competitive mathematics program that promotes mathematics achievement through a series of fun and engaging "bee" style contests. If you are interested in participating, contact Mr. Meier, House 8-2 math teacher or Ms. Weber, GT facilitator. Practices will be held after school starting the week of November 19th.

3) Reminder...Distribution of frozen foods from our fall fundraiser is today from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Jefferson's back parking lot. Drive-thru...Please drive up and the food products will be placed in your car. No need to even get out of your car.

4) Open Gym is held at Jefferson on Monday evenings starting at 7 p.m. Make sure you are registered and your id card is required to participate. Please enter through the back door by the smoke stacks.

5) If you are interested in joining the TJMS Book Club please see your Language Arts teachers or Mrs. Boxleiter. Meetings will be held on Wednesdays during 6th period. Sign up today!

6) Sports Today - Girls Basketball...Jefferson vs. Roosevelt Silver. 7th grade at Jefferson and 8th grade at Roosevelt; both games beginning at 4 p.m.

7) Sports Today - Wrestling...Wrestling meet with Jefferson, Drexler and Mazzuchelli at Mazzuchelli beginning at 4 p.m.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Wednesday, November 14, 2012 Day A

1) S-P-E-L-L-I-N-G B-E-E. If you are a great speller, we want you to represent Jefferson in the Telegraph Herald spelling bee in January at Clarke University. Interested students should contact Ms. Weber to sign up.

2) Are you a creative thinker and like to solve tricky math problems? Do you like to work on a team? Do you want to participate in a math competition? If so, join the TJMS MATHCOUNTS team. MATHCOUNTS Program is a national middle school competitive mathematics program that promotes mathematics achievement through a series of fun and engaging "bee" style contests. If you are interested in participating, contact Mr. Meier, House 8-2 math teacher or Ms. Weber, GT facilitator. Practices will be held after school starting the week of November 19th.

3) Reminder...Distribution of frozen foods from our fall fundraiser is tomorrow, November 15th from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Jefferson's back parking lot. Drive-thru...Please drive up and the food products will be placed in your car. No need to even get out of your car.

4) Birthdays Today - November 14th...Elliott Montag.

Monday, November 12, 2012

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Tuesday, November 13, 2012 Day B

1) Sports Today - Wrestling...Washington vs. Mazzuchelli vs. Jefferson at Jefferson at 4 p.m.

2) S-P-E-L-L-I-N-G B-E-E. If you are a great speller, we want you to represent Jefferson in the Telegraph Herald spelling bee in January at Clarke University. Interested students should contact Ms. Weber to sign up.

3) Are you a creative thinker and like to solve tricky math problems? Do you like to work on a team? Do you want to participate in a math competition? If so, join the TJMS MATHCOUNTS team. MATHCOUNTS Program is a national middle school competitive mathematics program that promotes mathematics achievement through a series of fun and engaging "bee" style contests. If you are interested in participating, contact Mr. Meier, House 8-2 math teacher or Ms. Weber, GT facilitator. Practices will be held after school starting the week of November 19th.

4) Reminder...Distribution of frozen foods from our fall fundraiser is Thursday, November 15th from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Jefferson's back parking lot. Drive-thru...Please drive up and the food products will be placed in your car. No need to even get out of your car.

5) Birthdays Today - November 13th...Francisca Ventura.

Sunday, November 11, 2012

Monday, November 12, 2012

Monday, November 12, 2012 Day A

1) Sports Today - 7th Girls Basketball...Jefferson vs. Drexler Black at Drexler at 4 p.m.

2) eCYBERMISSION is a web-based Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) competition to solve problems in your community. eCYBERMISSION will meet on Fridays during Period 5 in Room 273. In Band, Choir, or Orchestra??? You can still participate! This is a team activity. You will need a group of 3-4 students in the same grade as you to participate. They don’t need to be in the same science class or even the same house! If You choose the problem you want to solve – this program lets YOUR GROUP design your own experiment. Two teams from Jefferson will be participating in the eCYBERMISSION summit at the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium this spring. Have questions or want to SIGN UP? See Mrs. McCullough, House 7-1 Science teacher or Ms. Weber, GT Facilitator by today.

3) S-P-E-L-L-I-N-G B-E-E. If you are a great speller, we want you to represent Jefferson in the Telegraph Herald spelling bee in January at Clarke University. Interested students should contact Ms. Weber to sign up.

4) Are you a creative thinker and like to solve tricky math problems? Do you like to work on a team? Do you want to participate in a math competition? If so, join the TJMS MATHCOUNTS team. MATHCOUNTS Program is a national middle school competitive mathematics program that promotes mathematics achievement through a series of fun and engaging "bee" style contests. If you are interested in participating, contact Mr. Meier, House 8-2 math teacher or Ms. Weber, GT facilitator. Practices will be held after school starting the week of November 19th.

Friday, November 9, 2012

Friday, November 9, 2012

Friday, November 9, 2012 Day B

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

2) Birthdays Today - November 9th...Sean Bradley, Carly Dalberg. November 11th...Cody Barth.

3) eCYBERMISSION is a web-based Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) competition to solve problems in your community. eCYBERMISSION will meet on Fridays during Period 5 in Room 273. In Band, Choir, or Orchestra??? You can still participate! This is a team activity. You will need a group of 3-4 students in the same grade as you to participate. They don’t need to be in the same science class or even the same house! If You choose the problem you want to solve – this program lets YOUR GROUP design your own experiment. Two teams from Jefferson will be participating in the eCYBERMISSION summit at the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium this spring. Have questions or want to SIGN UP? See Mrs. McCullough, House 7-1 Science teacher or Ms. Weber, GT Facilitator by Monday, November 12th.

4) S-P-E-L-L-I-N-G B-E-E. If you are a great speller, we want you to represent Jefferson in the Telegraph Herald spelling bee in January at Clarke University. Interested students should contact Ms. Weber to sign up.

5) Are you a creative thinker and like to solve tricky math problems? Do you like to work on a team? Do you want to participate in a math competition? If so, join the TJMS MATHCOUNTS team. MATHCOUNTS Program is a national middle school competitive mathematics program that promotes mathematics achievement through a series of fun and engaging "bee" style contests. If you are interested in participating, contact Mr. Meier, House 8-2 math teacher or Ms. Weber, GT facilitator. Practices will be held after school starting the week of November 19th.

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Thursday, November 8, 2012 Day A

1) Please continue to save Box Tops and Milk Caps. You can put them in the barrel outside of guidance.

2) Birthdays Today - November 8th...Charlea Hollister, Caleb Loney, McKinzie Oliver.

3) First Lego League will be meeting in Room 273 on Tuesdays and Thursdays during Period 5. (Now through December 7th.)

4) eCYBERMISSION is a web-based Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) competition to solve problems in your community. eCYBERMISSION will meet on Fridays during Period 5 in Room 273. In Band, Choir, or Orchestra??? You can still participate! This is a team activity. You will need a group of 3-4 students in the same grade as you to participate. They don’t need to be in the same science class or even the same house! If You choose the problem you want to solve – this program lets YOUR GROUP design your own experiment. Two teams from Jefferson will be participating in the eCYBERMISSION summit at the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium this spring. Have questions or want to SIGN UP? See Mrs. McCullough, House 7-1 Science teacher or Ms. Weber, GT Facilitator by Monday, November 12th.

5) Orchestra and Choir Fall Concert tonight in the Auditorium beginning at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Wednesday, November 7, 2012 Day B

1) Please continue to save Box Tops and Milk Caps. You can put them in the barrel outside of guidance.

2) Birthdays Today - November 7th...ADiva Durrah, Tanner Hittenmiller, Keli Jones.

3) First Lego League will be meeting in Room 273 on Tuesdays and Thursdays during Period 5.

4) eCYBERMISSION is a web-based Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) competition to solve problems in your community. eCYBERMISSION will meet on Fridays during Period 5 in Room 273. In Band, Choir, or Orchestra??? You can still participate! This is a team activity. You will need a group of 3-4 students in the same grade as you to participate. They don’t need to be in the same science class or even the same house! If You choose the problem you want to solve – this program lets YOUR GROUP design your own experiment. Two teams from Jefferson will be participating in the eCYBERMISSION summit at the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium this spring. Have questions or want to SIGN UP? See Mrs. McCullough, House 7-1 Science teacher or Ms. Weber, GT Facilitator by Monday, Nov 12th.

5) Jefferson's wrestling team had a great first meet last night, winning 30 out of 34 matches... 26 of those wins were pins!  Way to go!

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Tuesday, November 6, 2012 Day A

1) Please continue to save Box Tops and Milk Caps. You can put them in the barrel outside of guidance.

2) Sports Today - Wrestling...Jefferson, Washington at Roosevelt; meet begins at 4 p.m.

3) Birthdays Today - November 6th...Riley Uthe, Juan Zuniga.

4) First Lego League will be meeting in Room 273 on Tuesdays and Thursdays during Period 5.

5) eCYBERMISSION is a web-based Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) competition to solve problems in your community. eCYBERMISSION will meet on Fridays during Period 5 in Room 273. In Band, Choir, or Orchestra??? You can still participate! This is a team activity. You will need a group of 3-4 students in the same grade as you to participate. They don’t need to be in the same science class or even the same house! If You choose the problem you want to solve – this program lets YOUR GROUP design your own experiment. Two teams from Jefferson will be participating in the eCYBERMISSION summit at the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium this spring. Have questions or want to SIGN UP? See Mrs. McCullough, House 7-1 Science teacher or Ms. Weber, GT Facilitator by Monday, Nov 12th.

Monday, November 5, 2012

Monday, November 5, 2012

Monday, November 5, 2012 Day B

1) Please continue to save Box Tops and Milk Caps. You can put them in the barrel outside of guidance.

2) Tomorrow, all 7th and 8th grade choir members will be rehearsing with the 6th grade choir in the Auditorium from 11:05 to 11:45.

3) Band Concert tonight beginning at 7 p.m.

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

5) Birthdays Today - November 5th...Amber Smothers.

Friday, November 2, 2012

Friday, November 2, 2012

Friday, November 2, 2012 Day A

1) Please continue to save Box Tops and Milk Caps. You can put them in the barrel outside of guidance.

2) Birthdays Today - November 2nd...Hannah Mains. November 3rd...Jesse Evilsizer, Christopher McLaughlin, Jessica Stewart. November 4th...Claudia Gutierrez, Richard Liptak, Raine Schmitt, Emma Wiebke.

3) Good luck to the following students who will be participating in the Science Bowl tomorrow at Roosevelt:  Brianna Fry, Lizzie Grace, Megan Gronau, Adam Kuennen, Adam Mueller, Noah Sabers, Ted Spring, Jessica Stewart, Emma Wiebke, and Josh Zimmerman.  Thank you to Mrs. Haverland for being a great coach!

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Thursday, November 1, 2012 Day B

1) Please continue to save Box Tops and Milk Caps. You can put them in the barrel outside of guidance.

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

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Wednesday, October 31, 2012 Day A

1) Please continue to save Box Tops and Milk Caps. You can put them in the barrel outside of guidance.

2) Birthdays Today - October 31st...Tyler Asbell, Zachary Edgington, Amber Schatzabel.