Friday, March 1, 2013

Friday, March 1, 2013 Day B

1) Live Healthy Iowa yellow calendars are due in Wellness class on Monday, March 4th and Tuesday, March 5th. This is worth 20 points, so please be sure to turn it in.

2) The crew assignments for the musical Annie Jr are now posted on Ms Baumann's door.

3) Any 6th grade boy or girl interested in learning the fundamentals of basketball or just playing in some organized games sign up for basketball intramurals in the cafeteria. You must have a physical on file in the office. See Mr. Hatcher if you have any questions. Intramurals start March 11th.

4) Will the following people please see Mrs. Duggan during advisory for just a moment. She needs to ask you about the musical, Annie. Her room is on the top floor right above the library: Kaci Mills, Julie Meehan, Edie Hill, and Patricia Droessler. Again, that's Kaci Mills, Julie Meehan, Edie Hill, and Patricia Droessler.

5) Birthdays Today - March 1st...Nicholas Wobbema. March 2nd...Isabella Kuennen. March 3rd...Alexis Edwards, Haley Manders, Rachel WaltersDavis.

6) The ABA (Anti-Bully Alliance) pen pal project has started. The ABA has decided that Boys can be pen pals with boys and Girls can be pen pals with girls. Houses 8-1, 8-2, and 7-2 will start by writing an introductory letter and address it to "any student." Sign the letter with the number your home base teacher gives you. The ABA will deliver the letters to interested students in houses 7-1, 6-1, and 6-2. The students will write back- addressing the letter using the number of the student who sent to him or her and signing it with the number designated by the homeroom teacher. A mail box is set up outside the guidance area. First delivery will be Tuesday.

7)  Congratulations to our Jefferson Young Citizen's Forum members on a job well done at the summit yesterday.  Three TJMS students were selected as outstanding delegates.   Congratulations to Isaac Cretsinger, House 6-1, Emily Schleter, House 8-1, and Vera Weis, House 6-2 for being outstanding members in their topic areas.  Thank you to Ms. Thimmesch, Mrs. Haverland, and Ms. Pelkey for helping to prepare our YCF team!

Thursday, February 28, 2013

Student Announcements - Thursday, February 28, 2013 Day A

1) Remember to keep track of your activity minutes and vegetable servings for Live Healthy Iowa. 7th and 8th graders need to record on their yellow calendars, and 6th graders need to record in their agendas.

2) Attention battle of the books participants, please send the captain of your team to the LRC to receive more information about the upcoming battle for your team. See Mrs. Neyens.

3) Any 6th grade boy or girl interested in learning the fundamentals of basketball or just playing in some organized games sign up for basketball intramurals in the cafeteria. You must have a physical on file in the office. See Mr. Hatcher if you have any questions. Intramurals start March 11th.

4) Rehearsal for Annie, the musical, will be today after school for scenes 1, 2 & 3. Anyone with a speaking part needs to attend.

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

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

Food at School Mr. Kramer would like to remind all students that we do not allow food to be consumed at school outside of breakfast, lunch and after school LEAP times. Food also includes candy products. We do allow students to chew gum and ask that you do this responsibly by throwing wrappers in the garbage and wrapping your used gum in a piece of paper or tissue and dispose of it in a garbage can not a recycling bin. Food or candy are not to be sold at school. This is a violation of the Dubuque Community School District policy. No items of any kind can be sold at school unless they are being sold as a "school" activity.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Student Announcements - Wednesday, February 27, 2013 Day B

1) Remember to keep track of your activity minutes and vegetable servings for Live Healthy Iowa. 7th and 8th graders need to record on their yellow calendars, and 6th graders need to record in their agendas.

2) Attention battle of the books participants, please send the captain of your team to the LRC to receive more information about the upcoming battle for your team. See Mrs. Neyens.

3) Any 6th grade boy or girl interested in learning the fundamentals of basketball or just playing in some organized games sign up for basketball intramurals in the cafeteria. You must have a physical on file in the office. See Mr. Hatcher if you have any questions. Intramurals start March 11th.

Food at School Mr. Kramer would like to remind all students that we do not allow food to be consumed at school outside of breakfast, lunch and after school LEAP times. Food also includes candy products. We do allow students to chew gum and ask that you do this responsibly by throwing wrappers in the garbage and wrapping your used gum in a piece of paper or tissue and dispose of it in a garbage can not a recycling bin. Food or candy are not to be sold at school. This is a violation of the Dubuque Community School District policy. No items of any kind can be sold at school unless they are being sold as a "school" activity.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Student Announcements - Tuesday, February 26, 2013 Day A

1) Remember to keep track of your activity minutes and vegetable servings for Live Healthy Iowa. 7th and 8th graders need to record on their yellow calendars, and 6th graders need to record in their agendas.

2) Attention battle of the books participants, please send the captain of your team to the LRC to receive more information about the upcoming battle for your team. See Mrs. Neyens.

Food at School Mr. Kramer would like to remind all students that we do not allow food to be consumed at school outside of breakfast, lunch and after school LEAP times. Food also includes candy products. We do allow students to chew gum and ask that you do this responsibly by throwing wrappers in the garbage and wrapping your used gum in a piece of paper or tissue and dispose of it in a garbage can not a recycling bin. Food or candy are not to be sold at school. This is a violation of the Dubuque Community School District policy. No items of any kind can be sold at school unless they are being sold as a "school" activity.

Monday, February 25, 2013

Monday, February 25, 2013 Day B

1) Remember to keep track of your activity minutes and vegetable servings for Live Healthy Iowa. 7th and 8th graders need to record on their yellow calendars, and 6th graders need to record in their agendas.

2) Attention battle of the books participants, please send the captain of your team to the LRC to receive more information about the upcoming battle for your team. See Mrs. Neyens.

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

4) Birthdays Today - February 25th...Cody Delaney, Stephanie Haupert.

Food at School Mr. Kramer would like to remind all students that we do not allow food to be consumed at school outside of breakfast, lunch and after school LEAP times. Food also includes candy products. We do allow students to chew gum and ask that you do this responsibly by throwing wrappers in the garbage and wrapping your used gum in a piece of paper or tissue and dispose of it in a garbage can not a recycling bin. Food or candy are not to be sold at school. This is a violation of the Dubuque Community School District policy. No items of any kind can be sold at school unless they are being sold as a "school" activity.

Friday, February 22, 2013

Friday, February 22, 2013 Day A

1) Remember to keep track of your activity minutes and vegetable servings for Live Healthy Iowa. 7th and 8th graders need to record on their yellow calendars, and 6th graders need to record in their agendas.

2) Students...Please check the LEAP board at the bottom of the steps for the names of students that are going ice skating at the Mystic today. Only students with names on the board can go.

3) Everyone wish the HillHawk Dance team the best of luck this weekend. They are competing at the Spring Dance Show at Senior High School on Sunday! Good luck ladies!

4) DARE Ski Night is tonight. It will be held even if school is canceled. It is open to all DARE students, former and future, all school staff, family and friends....everyone. Lift ticket is $13.00. Lift ticket, ski rental and a lesson is $18.00. Lift ticket, snow board rental and a lesson is $24.00. Registration is from 4-6 P.M. You can ski till closing which is about midnight.

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

6) Birthdays Today - February 22nd...Tasheka Sample. February 23rd...Dee Stoudemire; February 24th...Justin Blackman, Garrett Trimborn.

7) Reminder...Parent/Teacher Conferences are Wednesday, March 6th and Thursday, March 7th.

TJMS Band Performance

TJMS band members recently performed for the Foundation for Dubuque Public Schools Board at the Enhancing Excellence Luncheon. The foundation gave thousands of dollars to the music dept. Jefferson received multiple band and orchestra instruments and new marching percussion equipment.  Great work Tayler, Brianna, Adam, Tori, Michaela, Cody, Michaela, Alyssa, and Erika; under the direction of Beth Wirtanen.

Thursday, February 21, 2013

Student Announcements - Thursday, February 21, 2013 Day B

1) Remember to keep track of your activity minutes and vegetable servings for Live Healthy Iowa. 7th and 8th graders need to record on their yellow calendars, and 6th graders need to record in their agendas.

2) Any student caught throwing snow on the way to school, on the way home from school, on or around school property before or after school can be charge. Do not participate in this activity.

3) Students are reminded if you are not out for dance or basketball you are not permitted to be in locker rooms after school.

4) No students are to be wondering the halls after dismissal bell. At 2:45pm hallways are to be clear, students are not permitted to wait in hallways for a basketball game to start. If you want to come to the game, you must leave the building then come back at 4 p.m.

Hempstead Weightlifting Weightlifting at Hempstead scheduled for tonight has been cancelled.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Wednesday, February 20, 2013 Day A

1) Remember to keep track of your activity minutes and vegetable servings for Live Healthy Iowa. 7th and 8th graders need to record on their yellow calendars, and 6th graders need to record in their agendas.

2) Any student caught throwing snow on the way to school, on the way home from school, on or around school property before or after school can be charge. Do not participate in this activity.

3) Students are reminded if you are not out for dance or basketball you are not permitted to be in locker rooms after school.

4) No students are to be wondering the halls after dismissal bell. At 2:45pm hallways are to be clear, students are not permitted to wait in hallways for a basketball game to start. If you want to come to the game, you must leave the building then come back at 4 p.m.

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

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Student Announcements - Tuesday, February 19, 2013 Day B

1) Remember to keep track of your activity minutes and vegetable servings for Live Healthy Iowa. 7th and 8th graders need to record on their yellow calendars, and 6th graders need to record in their agendas.

2) Any student caught throwing snow on the way to school, on the way home from school, on or around school property before or after school can be charge. Do not participate in this activity.

3) Students are reminded if you are not out for dance or basketball you are not permitted to be in locker rooms after school.

4) No students are to be wondering the halls after dismissal bell. At 2:45pm hallways are to be clear, students are not permitted to wait in hallways for a basketball game to start. If you want to come to the game, you must leave the building then come back at 4 p.m.

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

Friday, February 15, 2013

Student Announcements - Friday, February 15, 2013 Day A

1) Remember to keep track of your activity minutes and fruit servings for Live Healthy Iowa. 7th and 8th graders need to record on their yellow calendars, and 6th graders need to record in their agendas.

2) Last Call - Last Day To Order...It is time to order the 2012-2013 memory book. If you have not already ordered one and would like one, bring $12 to the business office and a memory book will be reserved for you. Extra memory books will not be available for sale at the end of the year.

3) Any student caught throwing snow on the way to school, on the way home from school, on or around school property before or after school can be charged. Do not participate in this activity.

4) Students are reminded if you are not out for dance or basketball you are not permitted to be in locker rooms after school.

5) No students are to be wondering the halls after dismissal bell. At 2:45pm hallways are to be clear, students are not permitted to wait in hallways for a basketball game to start. If you want to come to the game, you must leave the building then come back at 4 p.m.

6) Students need to switch from recording their fruit servings to recording their vegetable servings on Sunday, February 17th.

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

8) Birthdays Today - February 15th...Kelli Carter, Jeanette McGlynn. February 16th...Kevin George. February 17th..Eric McDonough.

Morning Arrival The main entrance to the school will be open at 7:30 am each morning unless it is raining, snowing or the temperature is below 20 degrees. Students will not be permitted to enter the building before 7:30 am unless they have a prearranged appointment with a teacher or administrator. Please make sure you are dressed warm enough to stand outside if you arrive at school before 7:30 am.

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Student Announcements - Thursday, February 14, 2013 Day B

1) Remember to keep track of your activity minutes and fruit servings for Live Healthy Iowa. 7th and 8th graders need to record on their yellow calendars, and 6th graders need to record in their agendas.

2) It is time to order the 2012-2013 memory book. If you have not already ordered one and would like one, bring $12 to the business office and a memory book will be reserved for you. Extra memory books will not be available for sale at the end of the year. Deadline for ordering is today, February 14th.

Morning Arrival The main entrance to the school will be open at 7:30 am each morning unless it is raining, snowing or the temperature is below 20 degrees. Students will not be permitted to enter the building before 7:30 am unless they have a prearranged appointment with a teacher or administrator. Please make sure you are dressed warm enough to stand outside if you arrive at school before 7:30 am.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Student Announcements - Wednesday, February 13, 2013 Day A

1) Remember to keep track of your activity minutes and fruit servings for Live Healthy Iowa. 7th and 8th graders need to record on their yellow calendars, and 6th graders need to record in their agendas.

2) It is time to order the 2012-2013 memory book. If you have not already ordered one and would like one, bring $12 to the business office and a memory book will be reserved for you. Extra memory books will not be available for sale at the end of the year. Deadline for ordering is Thursday, February 14th.

3) Any student signed up for ice skating through LEAP program for Feb. 22nd, you need to stop down and see Mrs. Beau. We have too many kids signed up and now you need to pick the nights you want to go. First come, first serve so stop in and see Mrs. Beau as soon as possible.

4) Don’t forget about Monday Night Sports League! The next two Monday nights Leisure Services will be having an Open Gym here at Jefferson from 7 to 9pm. Basketball, volleyball, football, dodge ball, whatever you want to play. Sign up with Mrs. Beau in cafeteria after school.

5) Birthdays Today - February 13th...Samuel Roth.

6) If you are interested in being part of the backstage crew for "Annie," please see Ms. Baumann this week to pick up an application.

7) The 7th and 8th grade gold basketball teams will be making up their cancelled game on February 20th. 7th is at Jefferson and 8th will be at Roosevelt.

Morning Arrival The main entrance to the school will be open at 7:30 am each morning unless it is raining, snowing or the temperature is below 20 degrees. Students will not be permitted to enter the building before 7:30 am unless they have a prearranged appointment with a teacher or administrator. Please make sure you are dressed warm enough to stand outside if you arrive at school before 7:30 am.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Tuesday, February 12, 2013 Day B

1) Remember to keep track of your activity minutes and fruit servings for Live Healthy Iowa. 7th and 8th graders need to record on their yellow calendars, and 6th graders need to record in their agendas.

2) It is time to order the 2012-2013 memory book. If you have not already ordered one and would like one, bring $12 to the business office and a memory book will be reserved for you. Extra memory books will not be available for sale at the end of the year. Deadline for ordering is Thursday, February 14th.

3) Any student signed up for ice skating through LEAP program for Feb. 22nd, you need to stop down and see Mrs. Beau. We have too many kids signed up and now you need to pick the nights you want to go. First come, first serve so stop in and see Mrs. Beau as soon as possible.

4) Don’t forget about Monday Night Sports League! The next three Monday nights Leisure Services will be having an Open Gym here at Jefferson from 7 to 9pm. Basketball, volleyball, football, dodge ball, whatever you want to play. Sign up with Mrs. Beau in cafeteria after school.

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

6) Birthdays Today - February 12th...Michaela Henry.

7) Congratulations to the winners of the movie tickets for participating in the dental sealant program. (Chris Hansen, Hannah Mains, Hannah Jackson)

8) If you are interested in being part of the backstage crew for "Annie," please see Ms. Baumann this week to pick up an application.

9) The 7th and 8th grade gold basketball teams will be making up their cancelled game on February 20th. 7th is at Jefferson and 8th will be at Roosevelt.

Morning Arrival The main entrance to the school will be open at 7:30 am each morning unless it is raining, snowing or the temperature is below 20 degrees. Students will not be permitted to enter the building before 7:30 am unless they have a prearranged appointment with a teacher or administrator. Please make sure you are dressed warm enough to stand outside if you arrive at school before 7:30 am.

Monday, February 11, 2013

Monday, February 11, 2013 Day A

1) Remember to keep track of your activity minutes and fruit servings for Live Healthy Iowa. 7th and 8th graders need to record on their yellow calendars, and 6th graders need to record in their agendas.

2) It is time to order the 2012-2013 memory book. If you have not already ordered one and would like one, bring $12 to the business office and a memory book will be reserved for you. Extra memory books will not be available for sale at the end of the year. Deadline for ordering is Thursday, February 14th.

3) Any student signed up for ice skating through LEAP program for Feb. 22nd, you need to stop down and see Mrs. Beau. We have too many kids signed up and now you need to pick the nights you want to go. First come, first serve so stop in and see Mrs. Beau as soon as possible.

4) Don’t forget about Monday Night Sports League! The next three Monday nights Leisure Services will be having an Open Gym here at Jefferson from 7 to 9pm. Basketball, volleyball, football, dodge ball, whatever you want to play. Sign up with Mrs. Beau in cafeteria after school.

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

6) Birthdays Today - February 11th...Alex Shaffer.

Friday, February 8, 2013

Friday, February 8, 2013 Day B

1) Remember to keep track of your activity minutes and fruit servings for Live Healthy Iowa. 7th and 8th graders need to record on their yellow calendars, and 6th graders need to record in their agendas.

2) It is time to order the 2012-2013 memory book. If you have not already ordered one and would like one, bring $12 to the business office and a memory book will be reserved for you. Extra memory books will not be available for sale at the end of the year. Deadline for ordering is Thursday, February 14th.

3) Any student signed up for ice skating through LEAP program for Feb. 22nd, you need to stop down and see Mrs. Beau. We have too many kids signed up and now you need to pick the nights you want to go. First come, first serve so stop in and see Mrs. Beau as soon as possible.

4) Don’t forget about Monday Night Sports League! The next three Monday nights Leisure Services will be having an Open Gym here at Jefferson from 7 to 9pm. Basketball, volleyball, football, dodge ball, whatever you want to play. Sign up with Mrs. Beau in cafeteria after school.

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

6) Birthdays Today - February 9th...Lydia Johnson, DaMonte Tate, Steven Trilk. February 10th...Lathe Crochet, William Decker, Darci Juergens, Samuel Keck, Robert Kircher.

7) Remember to order your Valentine's Day cookies. All money goes to Hearts for New Jersey Schools.

Thursday, February 7, 2013

Thursday, February 7, 2013 Day A

1) Remember to keep track of your activity minutes and fruit servings for Live Healthy Iowa. 7th and 8th graders need to record on their yellow calendars, and 6th graders need to record in their agendas.

2) It is time to order the 2012-2013 memory book. If you have not already ordered one and would like one, bring $12 to the business office and a memory book will be reserved for you. Extra memory books will not be available for sale at the end of the year. Deadline for ordering is Thursday, February 14th.

3) There will be drama club today from 11:00-12:30 in the auditorium. Interested students can come when they are available.

4) Reminder...The DARE program is running every Tuesday and Thursday.

5) Leap's Wild Life Love Songs for February 14th has been cancelled.

6) More students are welcome to attend the Leap's Bird House Presentation on February 19th.

7) Any student signed up for ice skating through LEAP program for Feb. 22nd, you need to stop down and see Mrs. Beau. We have too many kids signed up and now you need to pick the nights you want to go. First come, first serve so stop in and see Mrs. Beau as soon as possible.

8) Don’t forget about Monday Night Sports League! The next three Monday nights Leisure Services will be having an Open Gym here at Jefferson from 7 to 9pm. Basketball, volleyball, football, dodge ball, whatever you want to play. Sign up with Mrs. Beau in cafeteria after school.

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

10) Birthdays Today - February 7th...Alexis Birch, Tyler Eckstein, Chelsea Schlarman.

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Wednesday, February 6, 2013 Day B

1) Remember to keep track of your activity minutes and fruit servings for Live Healthy Iowa. 7th and 8th graders need to record on their yellow calendars, and 6th graders need to record in their agendas.

2) It is time to order the 2012-2013 memory book. If you have not already ordered one and would like one, bring $12 to the business office and a memory book will be reserved for you. Extra memory books will not be available for sale at the end of the year. Deadline for ordering is Thursday, February 7th.

3) There will be drama club this week on Thursday from 11:00-12:30 in the auditorium. Interested students can come when they are available.

4) Reminder...The DARE program is running every Tuesday and Thursday.

5) Leap's Wild Life Love Songs for February 14th has been cancelled.

6) More students are welcome to attend the Leap's Bird House Presentation on February 19th.

7) Reminder that Leap's Monday Night Sports League is again on for Monday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m.

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

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Tuesday, February 5, 2013 Day A

1) Remember to keep track of your activity minutes and fruit servings for Live Healthy Iowa. 7th and 8th graders need to record on their yellow calendars, and 6th graders need to record in their agendas.

2) 6th graders need to bring your agendas, with your Live Healthy Iowa activity minutes and fruit servings recorded, to Wellness class today.

3) It is time to order the 2012-2013 memory book. If you have not already order one and would like one, bring $12 to the business office and a memory book will be reserved for you. Extra memory books will not be available for sale at the end of the year. Deadline for ordering is Thursday, February 7th.

4) Birthdays Today - February 5th...Nathan Blackburn, Dethan Moore.

5) There will be drama club this week on Thursday from 11:00-12:30 in the auditorium. Interested students can come when they are available.

Monday, February 4, 2013

Monday, February 4, 2013 Day B

1) Remember to keep track of your activity minutes and fruit servings for Live Healthy Iowa. 7th and 8th graders need to record on their yellow calendars, and 6th graders need to record in their agendas.

2) 6th graders need to bring your agendas, with your Live Healthy Iowa activity minutes and fruit servings recorded, to Wellness class today.

3) It is time to order the 2012-2013 memory book. If you have not already order one and would like one, bring $12 to the business office and a memory book will be reserved for you. Extra memory books will not be available for sale at the end of the year. Deadline for ordering is Thursday, February 7th.

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

5) Birthdays Today - February 4th...Levonta Collins, Zachary Smith.

Friday, February 1, 2013

Friday, February 1, 2013 Day A

1) Remember to be keeping track of your activity minutes and fruit servings for Live Healthy Iowa. 7th and 8th graders need to record on their yellow calendars, and 6th graders need to record in their agendas.

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

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