Thursday, October 31, 2013

Thursday, October 31, 2013

Thursday, October 31, 2013 Day B

1) Lights, Camera, Action! Are you a 7th or 8th grade student interested in being a part of TJMS Live, our in-school student broadcasting network? If so, pick up an application in the office or go to this website, print and complete the application. Completed applications are due to the office no later than 8 a.m. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1st. Please see Mrs. Hancock in the production studio across from the small lunchroom if you have questions.

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

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Wednesday, October 30, 2013 Day A

1) Saturday, November 2nd is the 11th annual "3 on 3" Hoopfest. Cost is 15 dollars per person. See Mr. Hatcher for more tournament information.

2) Lights, Camera, Action! Are you a 7th or 8th grade student interested in being a part of TJMS Live, our in-school student broadcasting network? If so, pick up an application in the office or go to this website, print and complete the application. Completed applications are due to the office no later than 8 a.m. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1st. Please see Mrs. Hancock in the production studio across from the small lunchroom if you have questions.

3) HillHawk Helpers will meet today after school in Mr. Bausch’s room.

4) Birthdays Today - October 30th...Seth Hansen, Olivia Meyer.

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Tuesday, October 29, 2013 Day B

1) Saturday, November 2nd is the 11th annual "3 on 3" Hoopfest. Cost is 15 dollars per person. See Mr. Hatcher for more tournament information.

2) Lights, Camera, Action! Are you a 7th or 8th grade student interested in being a part of TJMS Live, our in-school student broadcasting network? If so, pick up an application in the office or go to this website, print and complete the application. Completed applications are due to the office no later than 8 a.m. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1st. Please see Mrs. Hancock in the production studio across from the small lunchroom if you have questions.

3) HillHawk Helpers will meet on Wednesday, October 30th after school in Mr. Bausch’s room.

4) Last day to join Girls basketball is today, October 29th. Must have updated physical and concussion sheet on file with main office. Questions see Mr. Hatcher.

5) Birthdays Today - October 29th...Samuel Scales.

Monday, October 28, 2013

Monday, October 28, 2013

Monday, October 28, 2013 Day A

1) Saturday, November 2nd is the 11th annual "3 on 3" Hoopfest. Cost is 15 dollars per person. See Mr. Hatcher for more tournament information.

2)Lights, Camera, Action! Are you a 7th or 8th grade student interested in being a part of TJMS Live, our in-school student broadcasting network? If so, pick up an application in the office or go to this website, print and complete the application. Completed applications are due to the office no later than 8am FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1st. Please see Mrs. Hancock in the production studio across from the small lunchroom if you have questions. http://techterminal.wix.com/tjms#!tjms-live/c1okb

3) All lawyers in the Mock Trial will meet in Pelkey's room (08) from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.

4) HillHawk Helpers will meet on Wednesday, October 29th after school in Mr. Bausch’s room.

5) Last day to join Girls basketball is Tuesday, October 29th. Must have updated physical and concussion sheet on file with main office. Questions see Mr. Hatcher.

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Wednesday, October 23, 2013 Day B

1) Birthdays Today - October 23rd...Keegan Lenz, Logan Lenz. October 24th...Megan Hammerand. October 25th...Riley Bleymeyer, Taylor Heacock, Garrett Riniker. October 26th...Dylan Link, Nicholas Wuertzer, Moriah Zimmerman. October 27th...Cyric Hook, Heather Hostager, Darrianna Milton.

2) Saturday, November 2nd is the 11th annual "3 on 3" Hoopfest. Cost is 15 dollars per person. See Mr. Hatcher for more tournament information.

3) Parent-Teacher conferences are this week: Wednesday, Oct 23 from 3:30-8 PM in the North Gym; Thursday, Oct 24 from 9 AM - 2 PM in teacher classrooms; 3-7:30 PM in the North Gym. Please come whenever it is convenient for your family, however in order to see all of your child's teachers you should plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before the end of a conference session.

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Tuesday, October 22, 2013 Day A

1) Birthdays Today - October 22nd...Makayla Polkinghorn.

2) Saturday, November 2nd is the 11th annual "3 on 3" Hoopfest. Cost is 15 dollars per person. See Mr. Hatcher for more tournament information.

3) Mock Trial will be meeting today from 11 to 11:35 in the Auditorium, Officer Hoerner will help us prepare for the courtroom! Mock Trial Witnesses will be meeting today from 2:30-4:00 in Ms. Pelkey’s room (08).

4) Parent-Teacher conferences are this week: Wednesday, Oct 23 from 3:30-8 PM in the North Gym; Thursday, Oct 24 from 9 AM - 2 PM in teacher classrooms; 3-7:30 PM in the North Gym. Please come whenever it is convenient for your family, however in order to see all of your child's teachers you should plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before the end of a conference session.

Monday, October 21, 2013

Monday, October 21, 2013

Monday, October 21, 2013 Day B

1) Birthdays Today - October 21st...Gynuwyn Thomas.

2) Saturday, November 2nd is the 11th annual "3 on 3" Hoopfest. Cost is 15 dollars per person. See Mr. Hatcher for more tournament information.

3) Parent-Teacher conferences are this week: Wednesday, Oct 23 from 3:30-8 PM in the North Gym; Thursday, Oct 24 from 9 AM - 2 PM in teacher classrooms; 3-7:30 PM in the North Gym. Please come whenever it is convenient for your family, however in order to see all of your child's teachers you should plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before the end of a conference session.

Thursday, October 17, 2013

Friday, October 18, 2013

Student Announcements - October, 18, 2013 Day A

1) The first after school social event will take place today from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Tickets are $4.00 and will be sold at lunch times today. Any student with three or more office referrals since the beginning of the year will not be allowed to attend. There will be a DJ playing music in the south gym and other games and activities in the north gym. Snacks and beverages will be available to purchase.

2) There will be no homework help today.

3) Birthdays Today - October 18th...Kayla Hayes, Tessa Sarazin. October 19th...Benjamin Hermiston, Trent Highley, Jerod Hubanks. October 20th...Halie Brandenburg, Katie Carlson, Jessica Droessler, Zoe Smith.

4) Saturday, November 2nd is the 11th annual "3 on 3" Hoopfest. Cost is 15 dollars per person. See Mr. Hatcher for more tournament information. Thanks!

Thursday, October 17, 2013

Student Announcements - Thursday, October 17, 2013 Day B

1) The first after school social event will take place tomorrow from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Tickets are $4.00 and will be sold at lunch times on Friday. Any student with three or more office referrals since the beginning of the year will not be allowed to attend. There will be a DJ playing music in the south gym and other games and activities in the north gym. Snacks and beverages will be available to purchase. You must have your ID to enter the dance; if a replacement is needed please stop by the main office with $3.00 before Friday.

2) There will be no homework help on Friday, October 18th.

3) Birthdays Today - October 16th...Koehler Miller.

4) Saturday, November 2nd is the 11th annual "3 on 3 Hoopfest". Cost is 15 dollars per person. See Mr. Hatcher for more tournament information. Thanks!

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Student Announcements - Wednesday, October 16, 2013 Day A

1) The first after school social event will take place on Friday, October 18th from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Tickets are $4.00 and will be sold at lunch times on Friday. Any student with three or more office referrals since the beginning of the year will not be allowed to attend. There will be a DJ playing music in the south gym and other games and activities in the north gym. Snacks and beverages will be available to purchase. You must have your ID to enter the dance; if a replacement is needed please stop by the main office with $3.

2) There will be no homework help on Friday, October 18th.

3) Congratulations to Evan Wieser, House 8-1! Evan was selected out of 3300 nominations from choir directors across the state of Iowa to participate in Opus Honor Choir which will be held November 21 in Ames. Only 10 students in Dubuque were selected for this honor.

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Student Announcements - Tuesday, October 15, 2013 Day B

1) Sports Today: 8th grade football: Jefferson Gold vs. Roosevelt Silver at Jefferson 4:15 pm. 8th grade football: Jefferson Red vs. Washington Blue at Washington 4:15 pm

2) Birthdays today: Emma Gilles.

3) The first after school social event will take place on Friday, October 18 from 2:30-4:30. Tickets are $4.00 and will be sold at lunch times on Friday. Any student with three or more office referrals since the beginning of the year will not be allowed to attend. There will be a DJ playing music in the south gym and other games and activities in the north gym. Snacks and beverages will be available to purchase.

4) Congratulations to Evan Wieser, House 8-1! Evan was selected out of 3300 nominations from choir directors across the state of Iowa to participate in Opus Honor Choir which will be held November 21 in Ames. Only 10 students in Dubuque were selected for this honor.

Monday, October 14, 2013

Monday, October 14, 2013

Monday, October 14, 2013 Day A

1) Sports Today - 7th Grade Football...Jefferson vs. Roosevelt Black at Roosevelt (C Field) at 4:15 p.m.

2) Birthdays Today - October 14th...Devon Goodman, Noah Sanderson.

Dance/Social Our first after school social event will take place on Friday, October 18th from 2:30-4:30 pm. Tickets are $4.00 and will be sold at lunch times on Friday. Any student with three or more office referrals since the beginning of the year will not be allowed to attend. There will be a DJ playing music in the south gym and other games and activities in the north gym. We will have some snacks available and beverages for you to purchase as well.

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Thursday, October 10, 2013 Day B

1) A 4-H Find Out Night will be held tonight from 6-8 p.m. at Kennedy Mall. Join us for experiments, arts and crafts, and all the other things 4-H has to offer.

2) All are welcome to come to the Hempstead-Senior football game tomorrow night. It is the first annual Pink Out!

3) Birthdays Today - October 10th...Kaeden Green, Taya Hess. October 11th...Erica Brimeyer, Kayla Robles, Michaela Ward. October 12th...Charisma Fair, Shiana Pierce, Joseph Rettenberger. October 13th...Paige Hanson, Grace Harwood.

4) Reminder from the Library...We would like you to check your library books. Due to MAP testing everyone is very busy and we have many overdue books. Please return your books quietly during passing time or activity times this week. We will be sending out overdue notices when the testing is finished.

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Wednesday, October 9, 2013 Day A

1) A 4-H Find Out Night will be held tomorrow, October 10th from 6-8 p.m. at Kennedy Mall. Join us for experiments, arts and crafts, and all the other things 4-H has to offer.

2) Mock Trial will be meeting today during 5th period. Bring your case!

3) All are welcome to come to the Hempstead-Senior football game on Friday, October 11th; it is the first annual Pink Out!

4) Birthdays Today - October 9th...Aaron Schmitt.

5) Reminder from the Library...We would like you to check your library books. Due to MAP testing everyone is very busy and we have many overdue books. Please return your books quietly during passing time or activity times this week. We will be sending out overdue notices when the testing is finished.

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Tuesday, October 8, 2013 Day B

1) A 4-H Find Out Night will be held on Thursday, October 10th from 6-8 p.m. at Kennedy Mall. Join us for experiments, arts and crafts, and all the other things 4-H has to offer.

2) Come to the Hempstead-Senior volleyball match today at 7 p.m. It is the Pink Match and Nikki Hilby, a Roosevelt teacher, is speaking about her fight with breast cancer. Any volleyball player who wears their middle school jersey to this Hempstead game will get in free! Get out and support the Mustangs!

3) Today is the last day for the sale of pink shirts in the main office. All are encouraged to wear them to the Hempstead-Senior football game on Friday, October 11th. The cost is $10; stop by the main office with $10 and order one.

4) Birthdays Today - October 8th...Tyler Lyons, Curtis Martin III, Cameron Thompson, Austin Troendle.

5) Reminder from the Library...We would like you to check your library books. Due to MAP testing everyone is very busy and we have many overdue books. Please return your books quietly during passing time or activity times this week. We will be sending out overdue notices when the testing is finished.

6) Sports Today - Girls Volleyball...Jefferson Red vs. Washington Blue. 7th grade at Washington and 8th grade at Jefferson; both games begin at 4 p.m.

7) Sports Today - 8th Grade Red Football...Jefferson Red vs. Drexler Black beginning at 4:15 p.m. 8th Grade Gold Football...Jefferson Gold vs. Roosevelt Purple at Roosevelt at 4:15 p.m.



8) Sports Today - Boys and Girls Cross Country...Cross Country Meet in Manchester beginning at 4:00 p.m.

Monday, October 7, 2013

Monday, October 7, 2013 Day A

1) A 4-H Find Out Night will be held on Thursday, October 10th from 6-8 p.m. at Kennedy Mall. Join us for experiments, arts and crafts, and all the other things 4-H has to offer.

2) Come to the Hempstead-Senior volleyball match on tomorrow, October 8th at 7 p.m. It is the Pink Match and Nikki Hilby, a Roosevelt teacher, is speaking about her fight with breast cancer.

3) Pink shirts are for sale in the main office until tomorrow. All are encouraged to wear them to the Hempstead-Senior football game on Friday, October 11th. The cost is $10; stop by the main office with $10 and order one.

4) Birthdays Today - October 7th...Alexis Wand.

5) Reminder from the Library...We would like you to check your library books. Due to MAP testing everyone is very busy and we have many overdue books. Please return your books quietly during passing time or activity times this week. We will be sending out overdue notices when the testing is finished.

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

7) Sports Today - 7th Grade Football...Jefferson vs. Washington at Washington beginning at 4:15 p.m.

Thursday, October 3, 2013

Friday, October 4, 2013

Student Announcements

1) A 4-H Find Out Night will be held on Thursday, October 10th from 6-8 p.m. at Kennedy Mall. Join us for experiments, arts and crafts, and all the other things 4-H has to offer.

2) Any 8th grade football player interested in being a manager during a home or away football game where you will be on the field and in the mix with the varsity or sophomore players see Mr. Hatcher for more details.

3) Come to the Hempstead-Senior volleyball match on October 8th at 7:00 p.m. It is the Pink Match and Nikki Hilby, a Roosevelt teacher, is speaking about her fight with breast cancer.

4) Pink shirts are for sale in the main office. All are encouraged to wear them to the Hempstead-Senior football game on Friday, October 11th. The cost is $10; stop by the main office with $10 and order one.

5) Birthdays Today - October 4th...Myles Carroll, Dalton Kramer, Amanda Ott, Mikayla Teasdale. October 5th...Kayla LaPage, Bailey Smith. October 6th...Sean Ball, Cody Gibson, Jacob Mauer, Gage Mitchell.

Thursday, October 3, 2013

Thursday, October 3, 2013 Day A

1) 6th Grade Track and Field Meet today for girls and boys at Dalzell at 5 p.m.

2) A 4-H Find Out Night will be held on Thursday, October 10th from 6-8 p.m. at Kennedy Mall. Join us for experiments, arts and crafts, and all the other things 4-H has to offer.

3) Students interested in girls basketball and wrestling, make sure you have a physical on file. These seasons will start October 14th.

4) Any 8th grade football player interested in being a manager during a home or away football game where you will be on the field and in the mix with the varsity or sophomore players see Mr. Hatcher for more details.

5) Come to the Hempstead-Senior volleyball match on October 8th at 7:00 p.m. It is the Pink Match and Nikki Hilby, a Roosevelt teacher, is speaking about her fight with breast cancer.

6) Pink shirts are for sale in the main office. All are encouraged to wear them to the Hempstead-Senior football game on Friday, October 11th. The cost is $10; stop by the main office with $10 and order one.

7) Wear your Jefferson apparel tomorrow. Every Friday is Hillhawk Spirit Day!



8) Sports Today - Boys and Girls Cross Country...Cross Country Meet today at Western Dubuque in Epworth at 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, October 3, 2013

Thursday, October 3, 2013 Day A

1) 6th Grade Track and Field Meet today for girls and boys at Dalzell at 5 p.m.

2) A 4-H Find Out Night will be held on Thursday, October 10th from 6-8 p.m. at Kennedy Mall. Join us for experiments, arts and crafts, and all the other things 4-H has to offer.

3) Students interested in girls basketball and wrestling, make sure you have a physical on file. These seasons will start October 14th.

4) Any 8th grade football player interested in being a manager during a home or away football game where you will be on the field and in the mix with the varsity or sophomore players see Mr. Hatcher for more details.

5) Come to the Hempstead-Senior volleyball match on October 8th at 7:00 p.m. It is the Pink Match and Nikki Hilby, a Roosevelt teacher, is speaking about her fight with breast cancer.

6) Pink shirts are for sale in the main office. All are encouraged to wear them to the Hempstead-Senior football game on Friday, October 11th. The cost is $10; stop by the main office with $10 and order one.

7) Wear your Jefferson apparel tomorrow. Every Friday is Hillhawk Spirit Day!



8) Sports Today - Boys and Girls Cross Country...Cross Country Meet today at Western Dubuque in Epworth at 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Wednesday, October 2, 2013 Day B

1) 6th Grade Track and Field today for girls only.

2) A 4-H Find Out Night will be held on Thursday, October 10th from 6-8 p.m. at Kennedy Mall. Join us for experiments, arts and crafts, and all the other things 4-H has to offer.

3) Sports Today - Girls Volleyball...Jefferson Gold vs. Roosevelt Silver. 7th grade at Jefferson and 8th grade at Roosevelt; both games begin at 4 p.m.

4) Birthdays Today - October 2nd...Dwain Enoch, Allison Klein.

5) Students interested in girls basketball and wrestling, make sure you have a physical on file. These seasons will start October 14th.

6) Any 8th grade football player interested in being a manager during a home or away football game where you will be on the field and in the mix with the varsity or sophomore players see Mr. Hatcher for more details.

7) Come to the Hempstead-Senior volleyball match on October 8th at 7:00 p.m. It is the Pink Match and Nikki Hilby, a Roosevelt teacher, is speaking about her fight with breast cancer. Pink shirts are for sale in the main office. All are encouraged to wear them to the Hempstead-Senior football game on Friday, October 11th. The cost is $10; stop by the main office with $10 and order one.

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Tuesday, October 1, 2013 Day A

1) 6th Grade Track and Field today for boys only.

2) A 4-H Find Out Night will be held on Thursday, Oct 10th from 6-8 PM at Kennedy Mall. Join us for experiments, arts and crafts, and all the other things 4-H has to offer.

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

4) 8th Grade Football...Jefferson Gold vs. Drexler Red at Drexler at 4:15 p.m. Jefferson Red vs. Washington White at Washington at 4:15 p.m.

5) Students interested in girls basketball and wrestling, make sure you have a physical on file. These seasons will start October 14th.

6) Any 8th grade football player interested in being a manager during a home or away football game where you will be on the field and in the mix with the varsity or sophomore players see Mr. Hatcher for more details.

7) Come to the Hempstead-Senior volleyball match on October 8th at 7:00 p.m. It is the Pink Match and Nikki Hilby, a Roosevelt teacher, is speaking about her fight with breast cancer. Pink shirts are for sale in the main office. All are encouraged to wear them to the Hempstead-Senior football game on Friday, October 11th. The cost is $10; stop by the main office with $10 and order one.