Tuesday, September 30, 2014 - Day A

Student Announcements - Tuesday, September 30, 2014 - Day A

1) Birthdays Today - September 30th...Andrew Anderson.

2) Sports Today - Girls Red Volleyball...Jefferson Red vs. Roosevelt Black. 7th grade at Roosevelt and 8th grade at Jefferson; both games begin at 4 p.m. Sports Today - 8th Grade Gold Football...Jefferson Gold vs. Drexler Black at Jefferson at 4:15 p.m.a

3)6th grade girls track practice today.

4) Starting October 8th, Chess Club will meet in room 105 on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month after school from 2:30 (after snack, etc.) until 3:45 (so kids can get to the activity bus).

Jefferson Site Council The Thomas Jefferson Middle School Site-Council will have it's first meeting at 5:30 pm on October 13th in the Jefferson Middle School Library. Meetings will be held one Monday each month. We are looking for parents, students and community members that would like to serve on this Council. If you are interested in participating in this opportunity or if you would like more information on the Site-Council, please call or e-mail Mr. Kramer at 563-552-4700 or pkramer@dbqschools.org.

Monday, September 29, 2014 - Day B

Students Announcements - Monday, September 29, 2014 - Day B

1) Birthdays Today - September 29th...Emma Freiburger.

2) Sports Today - 7th Grade Football...Jefferson vs. Drexler Black at Western Dubuque in Epworth at 4:15 p.m.

3)6th grade boys track practice today.

4) Starting October 8th, Chess Club will meet in room 105 on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month after school from 2:30 (after snack, etc.) until 3:45 (so kids can get to the activity bus).

5) Progress Reports went home last Thursday and fall athletes are reminded if you are earning a failing grade you are on academic probation, if you are earning two failing grades you are allowed to practice but not play.

Jefferson Site Council The Thomas Jefferson Middle School Site-Council will have it's first meeting at 5:30 pm on October 13th in the Jefferson Middle School Library. Meetings will be held one Monday each month. We are looking for parents, students and community members that would like to serve on this Council. If you are interested in participating in this opportunity or if you would like more information on the Site-Council, please call or e-mail Mr. Kramer at 563-552-4700 or pkramer@dbqschools.org.

Thursday, September 25, 2014 - Day A

Student Announcements - Thursday, September 25, 2014 - Day A

1) Birthdays Today - September 25th...Willa Hook. September 26th...Gabrielle Liptak. September 28th...Tyler Dryer, Timothy Gronau, Jason Hyde.

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

3)6th grade girls track practice today.

4) Starting October 8th, Chess Club will meet in room 105 on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month after school from 2:30 (after snack, etc.) until 3:45 (so kids can get to the activity bus).

5) Progress Reports are going home today and fall athletes are reminded if you are earning a failing grade you are on academic probation, if you are earning two failing grades you are allowed to practice but not play.

Jefferson Site Council The Thomas Jefferson Middle School Site-Council will have it's first meeting at 5:30 pm on October 13th in the Jefferson Middle School Library. Meetings will be held one Monday each month. We are looking for parents, students and community members that would like to serve on this Council. If you are interested in participating in this opportunity or if you would like more information on the Site-Council, please call or e-mail Mr. Kramer at 563-552-4700 or pkramer@dbqschools.org.

Wednesday, September 24, 2014 - Day B

Student Announcements - Wednesday, September 24, 2014 - Day B

1) Birthdays Today - September 24th...No birthdays today..

2) Join the After School Leap Program (Teens Tackling Tough Topics). We have food, we go on field trips and we do a lot of fun things.

3)6th grade boys track practice today.

4) Starting October 8th, Chess Club will meet in room 105 on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month after school from 2:30 (after snack, etc.) until 3:45 (so kids can get to the activity bus).

5) It’s a busy week for us up here on the Hill, give your best HillHawk effort on MAP tests and the Pacer this week! Be excellent!

Jefferson Site Council The Thomas Jefferson Middle School Site-Council will have it's first meeting at 5:30 pm on October 13th in the Jefferson Middle School Library. Meetings will be held one Monday each month. We are looking for parents, students and community members that would like to serve on this Council. If you are interested in participating in this opportunity or if you would like more information on the Site-Council, please call or e-mail Mr. Kramer at 563-552-4700 or pkramer@dbqschools.org.

Tuesday, September 23, 2014 - Day A

Student Announcements - Tuesday, September 23, 2014 - Day A

1) Birthdays Today - September 23rd...Samantha Fiegen.

2) Sports Today - Girls Gold Volleyball...Jefferson Gold vs. Drexler Red. 7th grade at Drexler and 8th grade at Jefferson; both games beginning at 4 p.m.

3)Sports Today - 8th Grade Jefferson Football...Jefferson Red vs. Washington White at Washington at 4:15 p.m. and Jefferson Gold vs. Drexler Red at Drexler beginning at 4:15 p.m.

4) Sports Today - 7th/8th Boys/Girls Cross Country...Cross Country meet for Mazzuchelli, Roosevelt, Washington, Western Dubuque and Jefferson at Soccer Complex beginning at 4:30 p.m.

5) Join the After School Leap Program (Teens Tackling Tough Topics). We have food, we go on field trips and we do a lot of fun things.

6)6th grade girls track practice today.

7) Starting October 8th, Chess Club will meet in room 105 on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month after school from 2:30 (after snack, etc.) until 3:45 (so kids can get to the activity bus).

8) It’s a busy week for us up here on the Hill, give your best HillHawk effort on MAP tests and the Pacer this week! Be excellent!

9) A great day was had by all HillHawks on Friday Sept. 19th at the Celebration of Community! The bed sheets races once again proved to be a very competitive event which brought out that HillHawk spirit in us all! In the end there could only one winner per house; Congratulations to House 1’s Mrs. Tritz’s class, and House 2’s Mrs. Meyer Class. Trophies are on display for your viewing pleasure. The school cheer was just as competitive and illustrious. The coveted Spirit Stick for House 1’s went to the 8th graders and House 2’s- 6th graders took home the honors this year.

10) At the cross-country meet last Friday in Cascade, 233 girls competed. Jefferson’s very own Riley Uthe placed 12th overall with a time of 14:37, Hannah Brown placed 17th overall with a time of 14:50, and Shaelyn Hostager placed 53rd overall with a time of 16:11. Amazing job girls!

Jefferson Site Council The Thomas Jefferson Middle School Site-Council will have it's first meeting at 5:30 pm on October 13th in the Jefferson Middle School Library. Meetings will be held one Monday each month. We are looking for parents, students and community members that would like to serve on this Council. If you are interested in participating in this opportunity or if you would like more information on the Site-Council, please call or e-mail Mr. Kramer at 563-552-4700 or pkramer@dbqschools.org.

Monday, September 22, 2014 - Day B

Student Announcements - Monday, September 22, 2014 - Day B

1) Birthdays Today - September 22nd...Austin Barry, Samuel Roeth.

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

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

4) Join the After School Leap Program (Teens Tackling Tough Topics). We have food, we go on field trips and we do a lot of fun things.

5)6th grade girls track practice today.

6) Starting October 8th, Chess Club will meet in room 105 on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month after school from 2:30 (after snack, etc.) until 3:45 (so kids can get to the activity bus).

7)Students will be running the first PACER in PE classes on Monday and Tuesday this week. Please come prepared to do your best!!

Jefferson Site Council The Thomas Jefferson Middle School Site-Council will have it's first meeting at 5:30 pm on October 13th in the Jefferson Middle School Library. Meetings will be held one Monday each month. We are looking for parents, students and community members that would like to serve on this Council. If you are interested in participating in this opportunity or if you would like more information on the Site-Council, please call or e-mail Mr. Kramer at 563-552-4700 or pkramer@dbqschools.org.

Friday, September 19, 2014 - Day A

Student Announcements - Friday, September 19, 2014 - Day A

1) Birthdays Today - September 19th...Geenaly Carmona, Ivy Dearstone, Tahj Greene, Katelyn Leslie, Jared Sabers, Justin Scherf, Abigail Thill, Michael Weidenbacher. September 21st...Keshauna Bodley, Liberty Jones, Drew Kirton, Mariah Stephenson.

2) Sports Today - Girls Red Volleyball...Jefferson Red vs. Drexler Red. 7th grade at Jefferson and 8th grade at Drexler; both games beginning at 4 p.m. Boys and Girls Cross Country Meet...Jefferson at Fillmore Golf Course beginning at 4:30 p.m.

3) Join the After School Leap Program (Teens Tackling Tough Topics). We have food, we go on field trips and we do a lot of fun things.

4)8th grade football players wear your jerseys to the Hempstead vs. Senior game tonight and get in free. You will also get to walk the track while they announce your names at Halftime! Go HillHawks!

5) Starting October 8th, Chess Club will meet in room 105 on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month after school from 2:30 (after snack, etc.) until 3:45 (so kids can get to the activity bus).

Thursday, September 18, 2014 - Day B

Student Announcements - Thursday, September 18, 2014 - Day B

1) Birthdays Today - September 18th...Caleb Heims, Jacqueline Mootz, Kaitlyn Nauman.

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

3) 6th grade girls will have track practice today.

4)8th grade football players wear your jerseys to the Hempstead vs. Senior game this Friday night and get in free. You will also get to walk the track while they announce your names at Halftime! Go HillHawks!

5) Starting October 8th, Chess Club will meet in room 105 on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month after school from 2:30 (after snack, etc.) until 3:45 (so kids can get to the activity bus).

Wednesday, September 17, 2014 - Day A

Wednesday, September 17, 2014 - Day A

1) Birthdays Today - September 17th...Noah Francois, McKennan Saunders, Neildrin Tunque.

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

3) 6th grade boys will have track practice today.

4) Are you a fan of The Diary of the Wimpy Kid Series? The New copy...Diary of the Wimpy Kid Book, The Long Haulwill be released on November 4th. You can Pre-order your copy today for $8.99. You can get your order form in the Library now! All orders must be placed by October 22nd.

5)8th grade football players wear your jerseys to the Hempstead vs. Senior game this Friday night and get in free. You will also get to walk the track while they announce your names at Halftime! Go HillHawks!

6) Starting October 8th, Chess Club will meet in room 105 on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month after school from 2:30 (after snack, etc.) until 3:45 (so kids can get to the activity bus).

Tuesday, September 16, 2014 - Day B

Tuesday, September 16, 2014 - Day B

1) Birthdays Today - September 16th...Logan Scherf, Derek Velstra.

2) Sports Today - 8th Grade Football...Jefferson Red vs. Roosevelt Silver at Jefferson beginning at 4:15 p.m. Jefferson Gold vs. Washington White at Washington beginning at 4:15 p.m.

3) 6th grade girls will have track practice today.

4) Are you a fan of The Diary of the Wimpy Kid Series? The New copy...Diary of the Wimpy Kid Book, The Long Haul will be released on November 4th. You can Pre-order your copy today for $8.99. You can get your order form in the Library now! All orders must be placed by October 22nd.

Monday, September 15, 2004 - Day A

Student Announcements - Monday, September 15, 2004 - Day A

1) Birthdays Today - September 15th...Jaynen Butler, Dylan Kane, Kalyn Schemmel.

2) Riley Uthe and Hannah Brown finished 9th and 10th out of 71 girls in the first cross-country meet of the season! Great job HillHawks!

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

4) 6th grade boys will have track practice today.

Friday, September 12, 2014 - Day B

Student Announcements - Friday, September 12, 2014 - Day B

1) Birthdays Today - September 12th...Miranda Blackburn, Becca Breitbach. September 13th...Shawna Patterson, Tiana Robles, Dana Steiner, Savoy Williams. September 14th...Nya Greene.

2) We would like to remind students that still have books that were checked out at the beginning of the school year, they are now overdue and need to be returned.

3) Any 6th grade boy interested in participating in a wrestling club, sign up through LEAP today! See Mrs. Beau after school in cafeteria, or Mr. Morehouse during the day if you are interested.

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

Thursday, September 11, 2014 - Day A

Student Announcements - Thursday, September 11, 2014 - Day A

1) 6th Grade Girls Track will practice today.

2) Birthdays Today - September 11th...Cristian JimenezThomas.

3) We would like to remind students that still have books that were checked out at the beginning of the school year, they are now overdue and need to be returned.

4) Any 6th grade boy interested in participating in a wrestling club, sign up through LEAP today! See Mrs. Beau after school in cafeteria, or Mr. Morehouse during the day if you are interested.

5) Sports Today - Girls Red Volleyball...Jefferson Red vs. Mazzuchelli Blue. 7th grade at Jefferson and 8th grade at Roosevelt; both games begin at 4 p.m. Sports Today - Boys and Girls Cross Country...Meet at Soccer Complex beginning at 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, September 10, 2014 - Day B

Student Announcements - Wednesday, September 10, 2014 - Day B

1) 6th Grade Boys Track will practice today.

2) Birthdays Today - September 9th...Alex Lynch, Adria Schumacher. September 10th...Calinda Avenarius, Taylor Cota, Tristan Dirth, Andres Flores.

3) We would like to remind students that still have books that were checked out at the beginning of the school year, they are now overdue and need to be returned.

4) Any 6th grade boy interested in participating in a wrestling club, sign up through LEAP today! See Mrs. Beau after school in cafeteria, or Mr. Morehouse during the day if you are interested.

5) Mock Trial will be meeting today at 11 AM in the Auditorium.  

6)  Lego League will be meeting on Thursday:  6th grade during Pd 0 and 7th/8th grade during Period 4.  Both groups meet in the auditorium.

Tuesday, September 9, 2014 - Day A

Student Announcements - Tuesday, September 9, 2014 - Day A

1) 6th Grade Girls Track will practice today.

2) Sports Today - Girls Gold Volleyball...Jefferson Gold vs. Roosevelt Purple. 7th grade at Roosevelt and 8th grade at Jefferson; both games begin at 4:00 p.m.

3) Sports Today - 8th Grade Football...Jefferson Gold vs. Washington Blue at Jefferson starting at 4:15 p.m.

4) Sports Today - 8th Grade Football...Jefferson Red vs. Mazzuchelli at Mazzuchelli starting at 4:15 p.m.

5) LEAP programs have started. Check the bulletin board by the cafeteria for more information. Homework help is available every day after school.

Monday, September 8, 2014 - Day B

Student Announcements - Monday, September 8, 2014 - Day B

1) 6th Grade Boys Track will practice today.

2) Birthdays Today - September 8th...Annika Hefel.

3) Sports Today - Girls Red Volleyball...Jefferson Red vs. Roosevelt Purple. 7th grade at Jefferson and 8th grade at Roosevelt; both games begin at 4:00 p.m.

4) Sports Today - 7th Grade Football...Jefferson vs. Roosevelt Black at Jefferson starting at 4:15 p.m.

Friday, September 5, 2014 - Day A

Student Announcements - Friday, September 5, 2014 - Day A

1) 6th Grade Girls Track will practice today.

2) Birthdays Today - September 5th...Samuel Loney, Jenna Mauer, Alex Steffen. September 6th...Broderick Hollister. September 7th...Taitem Marburger, Daemon Thomas. September 8th...Annika Hefel.

3) Are you a 7th or 8th grader interested in TJMS Live? Then come to Mrs. Hancock's room across from the small lunchroom on Monday, September 8th during first Homebase time (at 7:45 a.m.) for an informational meeting. I hope to see you there!

4) Sports Today - Girls Gold Volleyball...Jefferson Gold vs. Roosevelt Silver. 7th grade at Jefferson and 8th grade at Roosevelt; both games begin at 4:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 4, 2014 - Day B

Student Announcements - Thursday, September 4, 2014 - Day B

1) 6th Grade Track will practice today.

2) Birthdays Today - September 4th...Shallie Sibok.

3) Are you a 7th or 8th grader interested in TJMS Live? Then come to Mrs. Hancock's room across from the small lunchroom on Monday, September 8th during first Homebase time (at 7:45 a.m.) for an informational meeting. I hope to see you there!

4) Sports Today - Girls Red Volleyball...Jefferson Red vs. Washington Blue. 7th grade at Jefferson and 8th grade at Washington; both games begin at 4:00 p.m.

5) Sports Today - 8th Grade Football...Jefferson Red vs. Washington Blue at Washington at 4:15 p.m. Jefferson Gold vs. Roosevelt Silver at Jefferson at 4:15 p.m.

Evacuation Drill Thank you for your cooperation during yesterday's evacuation drill. Always remember that these drills are serious and that we practice them so we are prepared in case there is an emergency.

Wednesday, September 3, 2014 - Day A

Student Announcements - Wednesday, September 3, 2014 - Day A

1) 6th Grade Girls Track will start today.

2) Birthdays Today - September 3rd...Hayle Hall.

3) Are you a 7th or 8th grader interested in TJMS Live? Then come to Mrs. Hancock's room across from the small lunchroom on Monday, September 8th during first Homebase time (at 7:45 a.m.) for an informational meeting. I hope to see you there!

4) Mock Trial will be meeting in the Auditorium during Period 4, 11:00-11:35. Students have been nominated to participate and will receive passes from their homebase teacher. If you didn't receive a pass and would like to find out more about mock trial, come to the Auditorium during Period 4. This is a 7th and 8th grade activity.

Tuesday, September 2, 2014 - Day B

Student Announcements - Tuesday, September 2, 2014 - Day B

1) 6th Grade Boys Track will start today and Girls will start tomorrow.

2) Birthdays Today - September 2, 2014...Richard Arensdorf.

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

4) Attention to all parents attending extra-curricular activities at Drexler Middle School. Starting the in the Fall of the 2014 school year, Western Dubuque Schools will be charging parents $3.00, and children $1.00 to attend all middle school athletic events.