Friday, May 31, 2013

Student Announcements - Friday, May 31, 2013 Day A

1) Birthdays Today - June 1st...Jacob Horch, Adriana TorresRogers. June 2nd...Kathleen Block, Matthew Rettenberger.

2) 8th grade boys planning on playing football at Hempstead next year turn your player profiles you received from the meeting last Monday into Mr. Hatcher ASAP.

3) We have not received many boxtops or Swiss Valley milk caps since the beginning of the year, if you have any at home please turn them in before the end of the year. Please make sure you save them this summer they really help get materials for the school.

4) Mr. Hatcher has summer camp information for any 6th, 7th, or 8th grade student interested in boys basketball, girls basketball, volleyball, and swimming. Stop by his office to pick up information.

5) It has come to be that time of year again…”End of the year locker clean out!” Students should plan to take everything home and return all school books they have checked out. Monday, June 3...11:00-11:25 -- 7th Grade and 11:30-12:00 -- 6th Grade. Tuesday, June 4...11:00-11:30 -- 8th Grade. For those students who don’t remember their combinations, Mrs. White and I will be circulating through the hallways. Garbage cans will be placed strategically throughout the building. Please help monitor that only appropriate materials go into recycling containers.

6) 6th and 7th grade students who are planning on playing football, cross-country, or volleyball, next school year remember your third trimester grades will determine your eligibility. One “F” you will be on probation, two or more “F’s” will make you ineligible for competitions.

7) Reminder...If you have not turned in your cards and/or money, do so today or you will be billed.
Fundraiser Any student that still has not turned in money or unsold discount cards must do so as soon as possible. If you have not turned in the money or unsold cards by May 31st this charge will be billed to your parents. The raffle for prices will be held next week. You can still get chances for the raffle if you submit money by Tuesday, May 28th.

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Student Announcements - Thursday, May 30, 2013 Day B

1) Birthdays Today - May 30th...Nathan Feldman, Jade O'Rourke.

2) 8th grade boys planning on playing football at Hempstead next year turn your player profiles you received from the meeting last Monday into Mr. Hatcher ASAP.

3) We have not received many boxtops or Swiss Valley milk caps since the beginning of the year, if you have any at home please turn them in before the end of the year. Please make sure you save them this summer they really help get materials for the school.

4) Mr. Hatcher has summer camp information for any 6th, 7th, or 8th grade student interested in boys basketball, girls basketball, volleyball, and swimming. Stop by his office to pick up information.

5) It has come to be that time of year again…”End of the year locker clean out!” Students should plan to take everything home and return all school books they have checked out. Monday, June 3...11:00-11:25 -- 7th Grade and 11:30-12:00 -- 6th Grade. Tuesday, June 4...11:00-11:30 -- 8th Grade. For those students who don’t remember their combinations, Mrs. White and I will be circulating through the hallways. Garbage cans will be placed strategically throughout the building. Please help monitor that only appropriate materials go into recycling containers.

Fundraiser Any student that still has not turned in money or unsold discount cards must do so as soon as possible. If you have not turned in the money or unsold cards by May 31st this charge will be billed to your parents. The raffle for prices will be held next week. You can still get chances for the raffle if you submit money by Tuesday, May 28th.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Student Announcements - Wednesday, May 29, 2013 Day A

1) Birthdays Today - May 29th...Grace Jackson, Hannah Jackson.

2) 8th grade boys planning on playing football at Hempstead next year turn your player profiles you received from the meeting last Monday into Mr. Hatcher ASAP.

3) We have not received many boxtops or Swiss Valley milk caps since the beginning of the year, if you have any at home please turn them in before the end of the year. Please make sure you save them this summer they really help get materials for the school.

4) Mr. Hatcher has summer camp information for any 6th, 7th, or 8th grade student interested in boys basketball, girls basketball, volleyball, and swimming. Stop by his office to pick up information.

Fundraiser Any student that still has not turned in money or unsold discount cards must do so as soon as possible. If you have not turned in the money or unsold cards by May 31st this charge will be billed to your parents. The raffle for prices will be held next week. You can still get chances for the raffle if you submit money by Tuesday, May 28th.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Student Announcements - Tuesday, May 28, 2013 Day B

1) Birthdays Today - May 28th...Jacob Mitchell, Latrell Vance, Joseph Vize.

2) The following students are missing track uniforms. Please turn them into Mr. Hatcher as soon as possible or you will be charged. $10.00 for shorts or track uniform, $25.00 dollars for hoody and $20.00 for pants. (7th grade girls: A’Diva Durrah, Caley Bradley, Charissma Cruz, Sarah Besler, Wendy Flores) (8th grade girls: Olivia Auderer, Heather Dean, Ann McClanahan, Kaci Mills, Felicia Ostrander, Sierra Sanchez, Cheyanne Schmitt, Hailee Sprimont, Alissa Ties) (7th grade boys: Addison Kalb, Andre Lessears, Zach Pregler) (8th grade boys: Jonny Massman, Marshon Crowder, Ethan Sanchez, Trevor Fuller)

3) 8th grade boys planning on playing football at Hempstead next year turn your player profiles you received from the meeting on Monday into Mr. Hatcher ASAP.

4) Any student who participated in the LEAP NASA rocket building program you will be launching rockets on today, May 28th. Meet in Mrs. Haverland’s room after you checked in with LEAP. You will need to wrap your egg in the nosecone of your rocket with dry material before your launch.

Fundraiser Any student that still has not turned in money or unsold discount cards must do so as soon as possible. If you have not turned in the money or unsold cards by May 31st this charge will be billed to your parents. The raffle for prices will be held next week. You can still get chances for the raffle if you submit money by Tuesday, May 28th.

Friday, May 24, 2013

Student Announcements - Friday, May 24, 2013 Day A

1) Birthdays Today - May 24th...Zoe Birch, Spencer West. May 25th...Atmila Betwell, Nataly Dougherty, Noah Dougherty.

2) All middle school girls who are interested in playing tennis, should stop in the main office and pick up a brochure on the Free Tennis clinic at Hempstead that is being offered in June. The program is free.

3) From TJMS Student Government...We’re announcing the start of a penny war drive to support the cancer research fund to defeat this terrible disease. All pennies placed in your container will be positive points while all silver and green money will count against your total. The purpose is to have the highest positive amount in the end. Winning advisory in each grade will win an outside game of your choice. Containers will be placed in each advisory from May 20th-24th. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Bushman, Mrs. McCullough or your student government rep. Thanks and good luck!

4) The following students are missing track uniforms. Please turn them into Mr. Hatcher as soon as possible or you will be charged. $10.00 for shorts or track uniform, $25.00 dollars for hoody and $20.00 for pants. (7th grade girls: A’diva Durrah, Brianna Heffner, Caley Bradley, Charissma Cruz, Kaitlyn Pitzen, Sarah Besler, Wendy Flores) (8th grade girls: Olivia Auderer, Heather Dean, Ann McClanahan, Kaci Mills, Chelsey Molzof, Felicia Ostrander, Sierra Sanchez, Cheyanne Schmitt, Hailee Sprimont, Alissa Ties) (7th grade boys: Addison Kalb, Andre Lessears, Zach Pregler) (8th grade boys: Jonny Massman, Marshon Crowder, Ethan Sanchez, Trevor Fuller)

5) 8th grade boys planning on playing football at Hempstead next year turn your player profiles you received from the meeting on Monday into Mr. Hatcher ASAP.



6) A note from Drama director Emily Zebarth: Drama club did not meet yesterday due to the movie being shown in the auditorium. Drama Club will be rescheduled for this Friday at 11:00.

Fundraiser Any student that still has not turned in money or unsold discount cards must do so as soon as possible. If you have not turned in the money or unsold cards by May 31st this charge will be billed to your parents. The raffle for prices will be held next week. You can still get chances for the raffle if you submit money by Tuesday, May 28th.

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Thursday, May 23, 2013 Day B

1) Birthdays Today - May 23rd...Benjamin McClanahan, Shaquira Pierce, Brandon Xicon.

2) All middle school girls who are interested in playing tennis, should stop in the main office and pick up a brochure on the Free Tennis clinic at Hempstead that is being offered in June. The program is free.

3) From TJMS Student Government...We’re announcing the start of a penny war drive to support the cancer research fund to defeat this terrible disease. All pennies placed in your container will be positive points while all silver and green money will count against your total. The purpose is to have the highest positive amount in the end. Winning advisory in each grade will win an outside game of your choice. Containers will be placed in each advisory from May 20th-24th. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Bushman, Mrs. McCullough or your student government rep. Thanks and good luck!

4) The following students are missing track uniforms. Please turn them into Mr. Hatcher as soon as possible or you will be charged. $10.00 for shorts or track uniform, $25.00 dollars for hoody and $20.00 for pants. (7th grade girls: A’diva Durrah, Alexis Kemp, Brianna Heffner, Caley Bradley, Charissma Cruz, Ellie O’Neil, Kaitlyn Pitzen, Sarah Besler, Wendy Flores) (8th grade girls: Olivia Auderer, Heather Dean, Ann McClanahan, Kaci Mills, Chelsey Molzof, Felicia Ostrander, Sierra Sanchez, Cheyanne Schmitt, Jordan Schueller, Hailee Sprimont, Alissa Ties) (7th grade boys: Addison Kalb, Andre Lessears, Zach Pregler) (8th grade boys: Jonny Massman, Marshon Crowder, Ethan Sanchez, Trevor Fuller)

5) 8th grade boys planning on playing football at Hempstead next year turn your player profiles you received from the meeting on Monday into Mr. Hatcher ASAP.

6) A note from Drama director Emily Zebarth: Drama club will not meet this week on Thursday due to the movie being shown in the auditorium. Drama Club will be rescheduled for this Friday at 11:00.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Day A

1) Birthdays Today - May 20th...P.J. Connolly, Dakota Stoffel. May 21st...Jordan Schemmel. May 22nd...Lakota Kelly, Austin Leick.

2) All middle school girls who are interested in playing tennis, should stop in the main office and pick up a brochure on the Free Tennis clinic at Hempstead that is being offered in June. The program is free.

3) 6th grade boys intramural football is today after school.

4) From TJMS Student Government...We’re announcing the start of a penny war drive to support the cancer research fund to defeat this terrible disease. All pennies placed in your container will be positive points while all silver and green money will count against your total. The purpose is to have the highest positive amount in the end. Winning advisory in each grade will win an outside game of your choice. Containers will be placed in each advisory from May 20th-24th. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Bushman, Mrs. McCullough or your student government rep. Thanks and good luck!

5) The following students are missing track uniforms. Please turn them into Mr. Hatcher as soon as possible or you will be charged. $10.00 for shorts or track uniform, $25.00 dollars for hoody and $20.00 for pants. (7th grade girls: A’diva Durrah, Alexis Kemp, Brianna Heffner, Caley Bradley, Charissma Cruz, Ellie O’neil, Kaitlyn Pitzen, Makenzie Arnsdorf, Sarah Bessler, Wendy Flores) (8th grade girls: Olivia Aurderer, Heather Dean, Ann McClanahan, Kaci Mills, Chelsey Molzof, Felicia Ostrander, Sierra Sanchez, Cheyanne Schmitt, Jordan Schueller, Hailee Spremont, Alissa Ties) (7th grade boys: Addison Kalb, Andre Lessears, Zach Pregler) (8th grade boys: Jonny Massman, Marshon Crowder, Ethan Sanchez, Trevor Fuller, Brady Meyers)

Friday, May 17, 2013

Student Announcements - Friday, May 17, 2013 Day B

1) Birthdays Today - May 17th...Devyawn Bostic, Dylan Kutsch, Terrell Reid. May 18th...Tanner Millman, Demetria Mims, Mary Mueller, Tyler Wallace. May 19th...Olivia Auderer, Alexander McDuffey, Tristan Miller, Delaneo Tillman.

2) Hempstead 2013 Color Guard Try-outs are today, May 17th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. @ Hempstead’s Moody Gym. You must attend the spin practices and try-out even if you have already registered for the class. Questions...Please contact Mr. Greg Dowe at gdowe@dbqschools.org.

3) All middle school girls who are interested in playing tennis, should stop in the main office and pick up a brochure on the Free Tennis clinic at Hempstead that is being offered in June. The program is free.

4) There will be a meeting at Hempstead for anyone interested in playing football this fall. The meeting is for players and parents. The meeting will be Sunday, May 19th @ 6:00pm at Hempstead. You can stop by the Jefferson Activities Office to pick up a form to take home to your parents. If you have any questions call Coach McIntyre.

5) 6th grade girls intramural volleyball is today after school.

6) 7th and 8th grade locker rooms will be locked after school now that track season is over. Plan ahead and make sure you do not need anything from the locker room at the end of the day.

7) From TJMS Student Government...We’re announcing the start of a penny war drive to support the cancer research fund to defeat this terrible disease. All pennies placed in your container will be positive points while all silver and green money will count against your total. The purpose is to have the highest positive amount in the end. Winning advisory in each grade will win an outside game of your choice. Containers will be placed in each advisory from May 20th-24th. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Bushman, Mrs. McCullough or your student government rep. Thanks and good luck!

8) Annie Jr, our school's musical, is this weekend.  Performances are at 7 PM on Friday, May 17 & Saturday, May 18.  Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door or by calling 552-4700.

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Thursday, May 16, 2013 Day A

1) Birthdays Today - May 16th...Benjamin Birkett, Elizabeth Thill, Vera Weis.

2) Hempstead 2013 Color Guard Try-outs are coming up! Try-Outs: Friday, May 17th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. @ Hempstead’s Moody Gym. You must attend the spin practices and try-out even if you have already registered for the class. Questions...Please contact Mr. Greg Dowe at gdowe@dbqschools.org.

3) All middle school girls who are interested in playing tennis, should stop in the main office and pick up a brochure on the Free Tennis clinic at Hempstead that is being offered in June. The program is free.

4) There will be a meeting at Hempstead for anyone interested in playing football this fall. The meeting is for players and parents. The meeting will be Sunday, May 19th @ 6:00pm at Hempstead. You can stop by the Jefferson Activities Office to pick up a form to take home to your parents. If you have any questions call Coach McIntyre.

5) 7th and 8th grade lockers rooms will be locked after school now that track season is over. Plan ahead and make sure you do not need anything from locker room at the end of the day.

6) 6th grade intramural football is today after school.

7) 6th grade intramural volleyball is today after school.

8) TJMS is pleased to present it's annual school musical, Annie Jr, on Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18.  Tickets are $5 and may be purchased at the door or by calling 552-4700.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Day B

1) Birthdays Today...Cassidy Emerson, Makayla Lurry, Trinity Massey.

2) Hempstead 2013 Color Guard Try-outs are coming up! Try-Outs: Friday, May 17th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. @ Hempstead’s Moody Gym. You must attend the spin practices and try-out even if you have already registered for the class. Questions...Please contact Mr. Greg Dowe at gdowe@dbqschools.org.

3) All middle school girls who are interested in playing tennis, should stop in the main office and pick up a brochure on the Free Tennis clinic at Hempstead that is being offered in June. The program is free.

4) There will be a meeting at Hempstead for anyone interested in playing football this fall. The meeting is for players and parents. The meeting will be Sunday, May 19th @ 6:00pm at Hempstead. You can stop by the Jefferson Activities Office to pick up a form to take home to your parents. If you have any questions call Coach McIntyre.

5) 7th and 8th grade lockers rooms will be locked after school now that track season is over. Plan ahead and make sure you do not need anything from locker room at the end of the day.

6) TJMS is pleased to present it's annual school musical, Annie Jr, on Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18.  Tickets are $5 and may be purchased at the door or by calling 552-4700.  

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Tuesday, May 14, 2013 Day A

1) 6th Grade Football will meet today from 2:45-4:15 p.m. and 6th Grade Girls Volleyball will meet today from 2:45-4:15 p.m.

2) Hempstead 2013 Color Guard Try-outs are coming up! Spin Practice today, May 14th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. @ Hempstead’s Moody Gym. Try-Outs: Friday, May 17th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. @ Hempstead’s Moody Gym. You must attend the spin practices and try-out even if you have already registered for the class. Questions...Please contact Mr. Greg Dowe at gdowe@dbqschools.org.

3) All middle school girls who are interested in playing tennis, should stop in the main office and pick up a brochure on the Free Tennis clinic at Hempstead that is being offered in June. The program is free.

4) There will be a meeting at Hempstead for anyone interested in playing football this fall. The meeting is for players and parents. The meeting will be Sunday May 19th @ 6:00pm at Hempstead. You can stop by the Jefferson Activities Office to pick up a form to take home to your parents. If you have any questions call Coach McIntyre.

5) 7th and 8th grade lockers rooms will be locked after school now that track season is over. Plan ahead and make sure you do not need anything from locker room at the end of the day.

Quad City River Bandits Performance

Our own TJMS band performed the National Anthem at a Quad City River Bandits baseball game on Friday, May 10th.  Even though the weather was chilly, the members of the band had a great time regardless!  Thank you to all of the Jefferson band parents and staff members who gave their time to chaperone this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Monday, May 13, 2013

Monday, May 13, 2013 Day B

1) 6th Grade Football will meet today from 2:45-4:15 p.m. and 6th Grade Girls Volleyball will meet today from 2:45-4:15 p.m.

2) Birthdays Today - May 13th...Tyler Kueter.

3) Hempstead 2013 Color Guard Try-outs are coming up! Spin Practices: Tuesday, May 14th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. @ Hempstead’s Moody Gym. Try-Outs: Friday, May 17th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. @ Hempstead’s Moody Gym. You must attend the spin practices and try-out even if you have already registered for the class. Questions...Please contact Mr. Greg Dowe at gdowe@dbqschools.org.

4) All students who have written pen pal letters back and forth to another Jefferson pen pal. Come to the small lunchroom at 12:30 today, Monday, May 13th for a treat and to meet your secret pen pal.

5) All middle school girls who are interested in playing tennis, should stop in the main office and pick up a brochure on the Free Tennis clinic at Hempstead that is being offered in June. The program is free.

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Student Announcements - Thursday, May 9, 2013 Day B

1) 6th Grade Football will meet today from 2:45 to 4:15 p.m. and 6th Grade Girls Volleyball will meet today from 2:45 - 4:15 p.m.

2) Birthdays Today - May 9th...Hannah Kramer.

3) Hempstead 2013 Color Guard Try-outs are coming up! Spin Practices: Friday, May 10th & Tuesday, May 14th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. @ Hempstead’s Moody Gym. Try-Outs: Friday, May 17th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. @ Hempstead’s Moody Gym. You must attend the spin practices and try-out even if you have already registered for the class. Questions...Please contact Mr. Greg Dowe at gdowe@dbqschools.org.

4) Please remind your students that the last book check-out day will be May 17th and all books will need to be turned in on or by May 31st.

5) Leap's Creative Arts is cancelled today.

Youth Action Sports Talent Showcase Fundraiser Youth Action Sports Talent Showcase Fundraiser Saturday May 11, 2013 @ 7 pm- Courtside Dubuque Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Admission is $7.00 at the door Alcohol-free event for all ages Youth Action Sports (a local non-profit org.)presents a talent showcase to benefit the New Dubuque Skate Park and UI Children’s Hospital in Iowa City. COME SHOW YOUR TALENT: This event is open for both individuals and groups ages 17 and under. Cost is $10 per applicant/group. Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 winners. Any registration questions can be directed towards Reality Check 563-588-8007 or to Reality Check on Facebook.

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Wednesday, May 8, 2013 Day A

1) 6th Grade Football will meet today from 2:45 to 4:15 p.m. and 6th Grade Girls Volleyball will meet today from 2:45 - 4:15 p.m.

2) Birthday Today - May 8th...Dylan Dean, Brandon Little, Eulalia RedCloud, Tayler Reynolds, Christopher Werner.

3) Hempstead 2013 Color Guard Try-outs are coming up! Spin Practices: Friday, May 10th & Tuesday, May 14th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. @ Hempstead’s Moody Gym. Try-Out: Friday, May 17th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. @ Hempstead’s Moody Gym. You must attend the spin practices and try-out even if you have already registered for the class. Questions...Please contact Mr. Greg Dowe at gdowe@dbqschools.org.

4) Attention Book Clubers...We will be meeting today in Boxleiter’s room during 6th period to discuss Sticks and Stones.

5) Student Government will be today.

Youth Action Sports Talent Showcase Fundraiser Youth Action Sports Talent Showcase Fundraiser Saturday May 11, 2013 @ 7 pm- Courtside Dubuque Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Admission is $7.00 at the door Alcohol-free event for all ages Youth Action Sports (a local non-profit org.)presents a talent showcase to benefit the New Dubuque Skate Park and UI Children’s Hospital in Iowa City. COME SHOW YOUR TALENT: This event is open for both individuals and groups ages 17 and under. Cost is $10 per applicant/group. Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 winners. Any registration questions can be directed towards Reality Check 563-588-8007 or to Reality Check on Facebook.

Monday, May 6, 2013

Monday, May 6, 2013 Day A

1) Tryouts for 8th grade softball for Hempstead will be held today from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at the Hempstead softball field. Any questions please contact the Hempstead activities office. Practice permits will be required.

2) Birthdays Today - May 6th...Paige Connolly, Darion Reese, Laine Sanderson.

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

4) Sports Today - Boys Track...Roosevelt Invitational at Hempstead beginning at 4 p.m.

Friday, May 3, 2013

Friday, May 3, 2013 Day B

1) Tryouts for 8th grade softball for Hempstead will be held on Monday, May 6th from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at the Hempstead softball field. Any questions please contact the Hempstead activities office. Practice permits will be required.

2) 6th graders are reminded volleyball and football start on Monday, May 6th. If you want to play make sure you have a physical and concussion form on file in the main office.

3) Birthdays Today - May 3rd...Joseph Allen. May 4th...Jeremy Konrardy. May 5th...Breana Freihoefer, Destiny Kotz.

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Thursday, May 2, 2013 Day A

1) Hempstead Fall Cheerleading tryouts will be today - Thursday, May 2nd from 5:30-9 p.m. in the Dunham wrestling room at Hempstead High School. If you have any questions please contact Coach Pregler at 563-513-9101 or srspontiac@hotmail.com or Tom Meissner, AD at 563-552-5232.

2) Tryouts for 8th grade softball for Hempstead will be held on Monday, May 6th from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at the Hempstead softball field. Any questions please contact the Hempstead activities office. Practice permits will be required.

3) All cast and crew members of ANNIE should report to rehearsal on Thursday in the auditorium.

4) 6th graders are reminded volleyball and football start on Monday, May 6th. If you want to play make sure you have a physical and concussion form on file in the main office.

5) Sports Today - Boys Track...Jefferson hosts Washington and Mazzuchelli at Hempstead at 4 p.m.

6) Birthdays Today - May 2nd...Ciara Boyd, Grace Fehsal.

7) There will be no Band, Orchestra or Choir today.