Friday, October 31, 2014 - Day B

Student Announcements - Friday, October 31, 2014 - Day B

1)Attention all Girls! Camp Hollywood: Divergent is based on the book and movie Divergent by Veronica Roth. Determine your faction, experience interactive role playing, watch the movie, and most importantly come learn what it means to be Divergent! If you are interested, pick up a flyer in the main office for more information.

2) Can you sing, dance, act, or play an instrument? Auditions for the Jefferson Talent Show are Tuesday, November 18th, or Wednesday, November 19th after school in the auditorium. Acts for the talent show will be selected from the auditions on those days. Acts should be three minutes or less with appropriate content. All preparation/practices for the auditions has to be done outside of school. Any questions? See Ms. Baumann.

3) There will be NO LEAP Activities today after school. Happy Halloween!

4) Birthdays Today - October 31st...Zachary Edgington, Amber Schatzabel. November 1st...Anselina Jabwa. November 2nd...Nathan Oswalt.

5) Starting after today, there will be NO SCOOTERS ALLOWED in the main office. Scooters will have to locked up outside.

Volunteers Needed Become a JA Volunteer! Volunteers are a vital part to the success of JA programs. By sharing their own personal life experiences, volunteer’s help students understand how the skills they are learning in school apply to the world of work. JA provides everything you need: * Training for new volunteers. * Materials needed for each lesson and activity. * Support from JA Staff to answer any questions or provide suggestions. Your commitment: * Five lessons to take place once a week for five weeks. Lessons typically run 30-45 minutes per visit. * Coordinate schedule with classroom teacher. * Have FUN! Classrooms in need at Thomas Jefferson Middle School: Fall (starting ASAP and ending before winter break) 7th grade – Emily Kelley. Taught at beginning of school day for 45 minutes. 7th grade- Sherry Meyer. Taught at beginning of school day for 45 minutes. Spring (starting in Feb./March and ending before the school year is over) 7th grade- Katelyn Glennon

Imagination Library Would you like to get a free book mailed to your home every month for your preschooler? The United Way of Dubuque Area Tri-States and Women United invite the community to celebrate the launch of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a program that offers one free book every month to each child who is enrolled. Any child who lives in Dubuque County and will be under the age of five in January is eligible for the program until their fifth birthday. We invite you to stop by the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Kick-Off Event on November 15 anytime between 9-11 AM at NICC Downtown (700 Main Street) Dubuque. The Kick-Off will include celebrity readers, a bookmark creation craft and a coloring contest! For more information, please contact United Way of Dubuque Area Tri-States at 563.588.1415.

Thursday, October 30, 2014 - Day A

Student Announcements - Thursday, October 30, 2014 - Day A

1)Attention all Girls! Camp Hollywood: Divergent is based on the book and movie Divergent by Veronica Roth. Determine your faction, experience interactive roleplaying, watch the movie, and most importantly come learn what it means to be Divergent! If you are interested, pick up a flyer in the main office for more information.

2) Can you sing, dance, act, or play an instrument? Auditions for the Jefferson Talent Show are Tuesday, November 18th, or Wednesday, November 19th after school in the auditorium. Acts for the talent show will be selected from the auditions on those days. Acts should be three minutes or less with appropriate content. All preparation/practices for the auditions has to be done outside of school. Any questions? See Ms. Baumann.

3) LEAP activity: Y-Club swimming will be meeting this week, Friday.

4) Birthdays Today - October 30th...Madalynn Gienau; Olivia Meyer.

5) Reminder...All posters for the SASC Poster Contest are due today.

Volunteers Needed Become a JA Volunteer! Volunteers are a vital part to the success of JA programs. By sharing their own personal life experiences, volunteer’s help students understand how the skills they are learning in school apply to the world of work. JA provides everything you need: * Training for new volunteers. * Materials needed for each lesson and activity. * Support from JA Staff to answer any questions or provide suggestions. Your commitment: * Five lessons to take place once a week for five weeks. Lessons typically run 30-45 minutes per visit. * Coordinate schedule with classroom teacher. * Have FUN! Classrooms in need at Thomas Jefferson Middle School: Fall (starting ASAP and ending before winter break) 7th grade – Emily Kelley. Taught at beginning of school day for 45 minutes. 7th grade- Sherry Meyer. Taught at beginning of school day for 45 minutes. Spring (starting in Feb./March and ending before the school year is over) 7th grade- Katelyn Glennon

Imagination Library Would you like to get a free book mailed to your home every month for your preschooler? The United Way of Dubuque Area Tri-States and Women United invite the community to celebrate the launch of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a program that offers one free book every month to each child who is enrolled. Any child who lives in Dubuque County and will be under the age of five in January is eligible for the program until their fifth birthday. We invite you to stop by the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Kick-Off Event on November 15 anytime between 9-11 AM at NICC Downtown (700 Main Street) Dubuque. The Kick-Off will include celebrity readers, a bookmark creation craft and a coloring contest! For more information, please contact United Way of Dubuque Area Tri-States at 563.588.1415.

Wednesday, October 29, 2014 - Day B

Student Announcements - Wednesday, October 29, 2014 - Day B

1)Attention all Girls! Camp Hollywood: Divergent is based on the book and movie Divergent by Veronica Roth. Determine your faction, experience interactive roleplaying, watch the movie, and most importantly come learn what it means to be Divergent! If you are interested, pick up a flyer in the main office for more information.

2) Can you sing, dance, act, or play an instrument? Auditions for the Jefferson Talent Show are Tuesday, November 18th, or Wednesday, November 19th after school in the auditorium. Acts for the talent show will be selected from the auditions on those days. Acts should be three minutes or less with appropriate content. All preparation/practices for the auditions has to be done outside of school. Any questions? See Ms. Baumann.

3) Last week’s results for Spirit Day pride points: 1st place 7th grade with 30%, 6th grade took second with 10%, and 8th grade took 3rd with 5%. Totals for the year, 7th grade = 60 pts., 6th grade = 50 pts., and 8th grade = 25 pts. Complete results are posted outside the cafeteria. It’s still anyone’s race, Nov. 14th is the end of the semester.

4) LEAP activity: Y-Club swimming will be meeting this week today and Friday.

5) Birthdays Today - October 29th...Samuel Scales, Halley Smith.

Volunteers Needed Become a JA Volunteer! Volunteers are a vital part to the success of JA programs. By sharing their own personal life experiences, volunteer’s help students understand how the skills they are learning in school apply to the world of work. JA provides everything you need: * Training for new volunteers. * Materials needed for each lesson and activity. * Support from JA Staff to answer any questions or provide suggestions. Your commitment: * Five lessons to take place once a week for five weeks. Lessons typically run 30-45 minutes per visit. * Coordinate schedule with classroom teacher. * Have FUN! Classrooms in need at Thomas Jefferson Middle School: Fall (starting ASAP and ending before winter break) 7th grade – Emily Kelley. Taught at beginning of school day for 45 minutes. 7th grade- Sherry Meyer. Taught at beginning of school day for 45 minutes. Spring (starting in Feb./March and ending before the school year is over) 7th grade- Katelyn Glennon

Imagination Library Would you like to get a free book mailed to your home every month for your preschooler? The United Way of Dubuque Area Tri-States and Women United invite the community to celebrate the launch of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a program that offers one free book every month to each child who is enrolled. Any child who lives in Dubuque County and will be under the age of five in January is eligible for the program until their fifth birthday. We invite you to stop by the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Kick-Off Event on November 15 anytime between 9-11 AM at NICC Downtown (700 Main Street) Dubuque. The Kick-Off will include celebrity readers, a bookmark creation craft and a coloring contest! For more information, please contact United Way of Dubuque Area Tri-States at 563.588.1415.

Tuesday, October 28, 2014 - Day A

Student Announcements - Tuesday, October 28, 2014 - Day A

1)Attention all Girls! Camp Hollywood: Divergent is based on the book and movie Divergent by Veronica Roth. Determine your faction, experience interactive roleplaying, watch the movie, and most importantly come learn what it means to be Divergent! If you are interested, pick up a flyer in the main office for more information.

2) Can you sing, dance, act, or play an instrument? Auditions for the Jefferson Talent Show are Tuesday, November 18th, or Wednesday, November 19th after school in the auditorium. Acts for the talent show will be selected from the auditions on those days. Acts should be three minutes or less with appropriate content. All preparation/practices for the auditions has to be done outside of school. Any questions? See Ms. Baumann.

3) Last week’s results for Spirit Day pride points: 1st place 7th grade with 30%, 6th grade took second with 10%, and 8th grade took 3rd with 5%. Totals for the year, 7th grade = 60 pts., 6th grade = 50 pts., and 8th grade = 25 pts. Complete results are posted outside the cafeteria. It’s still anyone’s race, Nov. 14th is the end of the semester.

Volunteers Needed Become a JA Volunteer! Volunteers are a vital part to the success of JA programs. By sharing their own personal life experiences, volunteer’s help students understand how the skills they are learning in school apply to the world of work. JA provides everything you need: * Training for new volunteers. * Materials needed for each lesson and activity. * Support from JA Staff to answer any questions or provide suggestions. Your commitment: * Five lessons to take place once a week for five weeks. Lessons typically run 30-45 minutes per visit. * Coordinate schedule with classroom teacher. * Have FUN! Classrooms in need at Thomas Jefferson Middle School: Fall (starting ASAP and ending before winter break) 7th grade – Emily Kelley. Taught at beginning of school day for 45 minutes. 7th grade- Sherry Meyer. Taught at beginning of school day for 45 minutes. Spring (starting in Feb./March and ending before the school year is over) 7th grade- Katelyn Glennon

Imagination Library Would you like to get a free book mailed to your home every month for your preschooler? The United Way of Dubuque Area Tri-States and Women United invite the community to celebrate the launch of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a program that offers one free book every month to each child who is enrolled. Any child who lives in Dubuque County and will be under the age of five in January is eligible for the program until their fifth birthday. We invite you to stop by the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Kick-Off Event on November 15 anytime between 9-11 AM at NICC Downtown (700 Main Street) Dubuque. The Kick-Off will include celebrity readers, a bookmark creation craft and a coloring contest! For more information, please contact United Way of Dubuque Area Tri-States at 563.588.1415.

Monday, October 27, 2014 - Day B

Student Announcements - Monday, October 27, 2014 - Day B

1)Attention all Girls! Camp Hollywood: Divergent is based on the book and movie Divergent by Veronica Roth. Determine your faction, experience interactive roleplaying, watch the movie, and most importantly come learn what it means to be Divergent! If you are interested, pick up a flyer in the main office for more information.

2) Birthdays Today - October 27th...Cyric Hook.

3) Can you sing, dance, act, or play an instrument? Auditions for the Jefferson Talent Show are Tuesday, November 18th, or Wednesday, November 19th after school in the auditorium. Acts for the talent show will be selected from the auditions on those days. Acts should be three minutes or less with appropriate content. All preparation/practices for the auditions has to be done outside of school. Any questions? See Ms. Baumann.

Volunteers Needed Become a JA Volunteer! Volunteers are a vital part to the success of JA programs. By sharing their own personal life experiences, volunteer’s help students understand how the skills they are learning in school apply to the world of work. JA provides everything you need: * Training for new volunteers. * Materials needed for each lesson and activity. * Support from JA Staff to answer any questions or provide suggestions. Your commitment: * Five lessons to take place once a week for five weeks. Lessons typically run 30-45 minutes per visit. * Coordinate schedule with classroom teacher. * Have FUN! Classrooms in need at Thomas Jefferson Middle School: Fall (starting ASAP and ending before winter break) 7th grade – Emily Kelley. Taught at beginning of school day for 45 minutes. 7th grade- Sherry Meyer. Taught at beginning of school day for 45 minutes. Spring (starting in Feb./March and ending before the school year is over) 7th grade- Katelyn Glennon

Imagination Library Would you like to get a free book mailed to your home every month for your preschooler? The United Way of Dubuque Area Tri-States and Women United invite the community to celebrate the launch of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a program that offers one free book every month to each child who is enrolled. Any child who lives in Dubuque County and will be under the age of five in January is eligible for the program until their fifth birthday. We invite you to stop by the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Kick-Off Event on November 15 anytime between 9-11 AM at NICC Downtown (700 Main Street) Dubuque. The Kick-Off will include celebrity readers, a bookmark creation craft and a coloring contest! For more information, please contact United Way of Dubuque Area Tri-States at 563.588.1415.

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Wednesday, October 22, 2014 - Day A

Student Announcements - Wednesday, October 22, 2014 - Day A

1) The Bling Sorority Kids would like to invite all to bring in cat, dog or any kind of pet food to help us during our Pet Food Drive. Please drop off your goods to the Library. We need the help of Hillhawk families to make this food drive a success.

2) Boys wrestling started earlier this week. Make sure you have a physical on file in the main office.

3)Attention all Girls! Camp Hollywood: Divergent is based on the book and movie Divergent by Veronica Roth. Determine your faction, experience interactive roleplaying, watch the movie, and most importantly come learn what it means to be Divergent! If you are interested, pick up a flyer in the main office for more information.

4) Birthdays Today - October 22nd...Levi Schueller. October 23rd...Keegan Lenz, Logan Lenz. October 24th...Megan Hammerand. October 25th...Riley Bleymeyer, Logan Moore. October 26th...Dylan Link, David Maus, Nicholas Wuertzer, Moriah Zimmerman.

5) Jefferson Apparel will be on sale during Parent Teacher Conferences in the hallway outside of the north gym. Come and check out the gear!

6) Spirit Day will be today. Last week’s winning grade was 7th grade, just barely beating 6th graders by 1.5 percentage points.

7) No chess club this week due to parent teacher conferences and no after school athletics. There is no school on Thursday and Friday.

Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences Parent/Student/Teacher conferences will be held on Wednesday, October 22nd from 3:30-8:00pm and Thursday, October 23rd from 9:00am - 2:00 pm and then again from 3:00pm - 7:30pm. Teachers will be in the main gym for conferences on Wednesday and for the second session on Thursday. Teachers will be in their classrooms during the first session (9:00 am- 2:00 pm) on Thursday. There will be a "check-in" table located in the hallway leading to the main gym. We ask that all parents and students stop at the check-in table when you first arrive for conferences. At the check-in table you will receive a copy of the students schedule and current grades. This year our sixth grade House 1 (6-1)core teachers are experimenting with student led conferences. If your child is in this House you should have received information relating to the specifics of this schedule. These teachers will be in the Library for conferences. On Wednesday school is scheduled as normal. There is no school scheduled for Thursday, October 23rd or Friday, October 24th.

Volunteers Needed Become a JA Volunteer! Volunteers are a vital part to the success of JA programs. By sharing their own personal life experiences, volunteer’s help students understand how the skills they are learning in school apply to the world of work. JA provides everything you need: * Training for new volunteers. * Materials needed for each lesson and activity. * Support from JA Staff to answer any questions or provide suggestions. Your commitment: * Five lessons to take place once a week for five weeks. Lessons typically run 30-45 minutes per visit. * Coordinate schedule with classroom teacher. * Have FUN! Classrooms in need at Thomas Jefferson Middle School: Fall (starting ASAP and ending before winter break) 7th grade – Emily Kelley. Taught at beginning of school day for 45 minutes. 7th grade- Sherry Meyer. Taught at beginning of school day for 45 minutes. Spring (starting in Feb./March and ending before the school year is over) 7th grade- Katelyn Glennon

Tuesday, October 21, 2014 - Day B

Student Announcement - Tuesday, October 21, 2014 - Day B

1) The Bling Sorority Kids would like to invite all to bring in cat, dog or any kind of pet food to help us during our Pet Food Drive. Please drop off your goods to the Library. We need the help of Hillhawk families to make this food drive a success.

2) Boys wrestling started yesterday. Make sure you have a physical on file in the main office.

3)Attention all Girls! Camp Hollywood: Divergent is based on the book and movie Divergent by Veronica Roth. Determine your faction, experience interactive roleplaying, watch the movie, and most importantly come learn what it means to be Divergent! If you are interested, pick up a flyer in the main office for more information.

4) Birthdays Today - October 21st...Ethan Foht.

5) Eighth grade students will be going to the Career Fair this morning, October 21st, at Loras College. All students must have a completed and signed permission slip for this trip.

6)The HillHawk family celebrated our first dance last Friday night and it was a huge success! A special thank you to all HillHawk Helpers and teachers who volunteered. The Connect-4 champion was Caleb Brothers who went 6-2 on his way to a championship! Congrats Caleb! Heads were turning as Dodgeballs were whizzing through the air in the wrestling room for Ultimate Dodgeball. Lots of teams played, but only one team ran the table and went undefeated; The Dream Team! Members were Alex Cota, Jose Vise, Garrett Long, Riley Connolly, Chase Sabers, Ben Hermiston, Regan Connolly, Taya Hess, Derrick Welton, and Eli Herrion. Congratulations and great job! Caleb and the Dream Team will get a prize during homebase time.

7) Jefferson Apparel will be on sale during Parent Teacher Conferences in the hallway outside of the north gym. Come and check out the gear!

8) Spirit Day will be Wednesday this week. Wear your Jefferson Gear this Wednesday! Last week’s winning grade was 7th grade, just barely beating 6th graders by 1.5 percentage points.

Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences Parent/Student/Teacher conferences will be held on Wednesday, October 22nd from 3:30-8:00pm and Thursday, October 23rd from 9:00am - 2:00 pm and then again from 3:00pm - 7:30pm. Teachers will be in the main gym for conferences on Wednesday and for the second session on Thursday. Teachers will be in their classrooms during the first session (9:00 am- 2:00 pm) on Thursday. There will be a "check-in" table located in the hallway leading to the main gym. We ask that all parents and students stop at the check-in table when you first arrive for conferences. At the check-in table you will receive a copy of the students schedule and current grades. This year our sixth grade House 1 (6-1)core teachers are experimenting with student led conferences. If your child is in this House you should have received information relating to the specifics of this schedule. These teachers will be in the Library for conferences. On Wednesday school is scheduled as normal. There is no school scheduled for Thursday, October 23rd or Friday, October 24th.

Teacher Meal At Parent Teacher Conferences we like to provide food for our teachers. If you would be willing to provide a dessert or a salad, please contact the main office or Mr. Kramer. The main office number is 552-4700 or e-mail Mr. Kramer at pkramer@dbqschools.org. Thank you for your support.

Volunteers Needed Become a JA Volunteer! Volunteers are a vital part to the success of JA programs. By sharing their own personal life experiences, volunteer’s help students understand how the skills they are learning in school apply to the world of work. JA provides everything you need: * Training for new volunteers. * Materials needed for each lesson and activity. * Support from JA Staff to answer any questions or provide suggestions. Your commitment: * Five lessons to take place once a week for five weeks. Lessons typically run 30-45 minutes per visit. * Coordinate schedule with classroom teacher. * Have FUN! Classrooms in need at Thomas Jefferson Middle School: Fall (starting ASAP and ending before winter break) 7th grade – Emily Kelley. Taught at beginning of school day for 45 minutes. 7th grade- Sherry Meyer. Taught at beginning of school day for 45 minutes. Spring (starting in Feb./March and ending before the school year is over) 7th grade- Katelyn Glennon

Monday, October 20, 2014 - Day A

Student Announcements - Monday, October 20, 2014 - Day A

1) The Bling Sorority Kids would like to invite all to bring in cat, dog or any kind of pet food to help us during our Pet Food Drive. Please drop off your goods to the Library. We need the help of Hillhawk families to make this food drive a success.

2) Boys wrestling starts today. Make sure you have a physical on file in the main office.

3)Attention all Girls! Camp Hollywood: Divergent is based on the book and movie Divergent by Veronica Roth. Determine your faction, experience interactive roleplaying, watch the movie, and most importantly come learn what it means to be Divergent! If you are interested, pick up a flyer in the main office for more information.

4) Birthdays Today - October 20th...Halie Brandenburg, Katie Carlson, Jessica Droessler, Zoe Smith.

5) Eighth grade students will be going to the Career Fair in the morning on Tuesday, October 21st, at Loras College. All students must have a completed and signed permission slip for this trip.

Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences Parent/Student/Teacher conferences will be held on Wednesday, October 22nd from 3:30-8:00pm and Thursday, October 23rd from 9:00am - 2:00 pm and then again from 3:00pm - 7:30pm. Teachers will be in the main gym for conferences on Wednesday and for the second session on Thursday. Teachers will be in their classrooms during the first session (9:00 am- 2:00 pm) on Thursday. There will be a "check-in" table located in the hallway leading to the main gym. We ask that all parents and students stop at the check-in table when you first arrive for conferences. At the check-in table you will receive a copy of the students schedule and current grades. This year our sixth grade House 1 (6-1)core teachers are experimenting with student led conferences. If your child is in this House you should have received information relating to the specifics of this schedule. These teachers will be in the Library for conferences. On Wednesday school is scheduled as normal. There is no school scheduled for Thursday, October 23rd or Friday, October 24th.

Teacher Meal At Parent Teacher Conferences we like to provide food for our teachers. If you would be willing to provide a dessert or a salad, please contact the main office or Mr. Kramer. The main office number is 552-4700 or e-mail Mr. Kramer at pkramer@dbqschools.org. Thank you for your support.

Volunteers Needed Become a JA Volunteer! Volunteers are a vital part to the success of JA programs. By sharing their own personal life experiences, volunteer’s help students understand how the skills they are learning in school apply to the world of work. JA provides everything you need: * Training for new volunteers. * Materials needed for each lesson and activity. * Support from JA Staff to answer any questions or provide suggestions. Your commitment: * Five lessons to take place once a week for five weeks. Lessons typically run 30-45 minutes per visit. * Coordinate schedule with classroom teacher. * Have FUN! Classrooms in need at Thomas Jefferson Middle School: Fall (starting ASAP and ending before winter break) 7th grade – Emily Kelley. Taught at beginning of school day for 45 minutes. 7th grade- Sherry Meyer. Taught at beginning of school day for 45 minutes. Spring (starting in Feb./March and ending before the school year is over) 7th grade- Katelyn Glennon

Friday, October 17, 2014 - Day B

Student Announcements - Friday, October 17, 2014 - Day B

1) The Bling Sorority Kids would like to invite all to bring in cat, dog or any kind of pet food to help us during our Pet Food Drive. Please drop off your goods to the Library. We need the help of Hillhawk families to make this food drive a success.

2) Boys wrestling starts next Monday, October 20th. Make sure you have a physical on file in the main office.

3)Attention all Girls! Camp Hollywood: Divergent is based on the book and movie Divergent by Veronica Roth. Determine your faction, experience interactive roleplaying, watch the movie, and most importantly come learn what it means to be Divergent! If you are interested, pick up a flyer in the main office for more information.

4) Birthdays Today - October 18th...Amari Gardner. October 19th...Benjamin Herminston, Jerod Hubanks.

5) Eighth grade students will be going to the Career Fair in the morning on Tuesday, October 21st, at Loras College. All students must have a completed and signed permission slip for this trip.

Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences Parent/Student/Teacher conferences will be held on Wednesday, October 22nd from 3:30-8:00pm and Thursday, October 23rd from 9:00am - 2:00 pm and then again from 3:00pm - 7:30pm. Teachers will be in the main gym for conferences on Wednesday and for the second session on Thursday. Teachers will be in their classrooms during the first session (9:00 am- 2:00 pm) on Thursday. There will be a "check-in" table located in the hallway leading to the main gym. We ask that all parents and students stop at the check-in table when you first arrive for conferences. At the check-in table you will receive a copy of the students schedule and current grades. This year our sixth grade House 1 (6-1)core teachers are experimenting with student led conferences. If your child is in this House you should have received information relating to the specifics of this schedule. These teachers will be in the Library for conferences. On Wednesday school is scheduled as normal. There is no school scheduled for Thursday, October 23rd or Friday, October 24th.

Teacher Meal At Parent Teacher Conferences we like to provide food for our teachers. If you would be willing to provide a dessert or a salad, please contact the main office or Mr. Kramer. The main office number is 552-4700 or e-mail Mr. Kramer at pkramer@dbqschools.org. Thank you for your support.

Volunteers Needed Become a JA Volunteer! Volunteers are a vital part to the success of JA programs. By sharing their own personal life experiences, volunteer’s help students understand how the skills they are learning in school apply to the world of work. JA provides everything you need: * Training for new volunteers. * Materials needed for each lesson and activity. * Support from JA Staff to answer any questions or provide suggestions. Your commitment: * Five lessons to take place once a week for five weeks. Lessons typically run 30-45 minutes per visit. * Coordinate schedule with classroom teacher. * Have FUN! Classrooms in need at Thomas Jefferson Middle School: Fall (starting ASAP and ending before winter break) 7th grade – Emily Kelley. Taught at beginning of school day for 45 minutes. 7th grade- Sherry Meyer. Taught at beginning of school day for 45 minutes. Spring (starting in Feb./March and ending before the school year is over) 7th grade- Katelyn Glennon

Thursday, October 16, 2014 - Day A

Student Announcements - Thursday, October 16, 2014 - Day A

1) The Bling Sorority Kids would like to invite all to bring in cat, dog or any kind of pet food to help us during our Pet Food Drive. Please drop off your goods to the Library. We need the help of Hillhawk families to make this food drive a success.

2)Our first school dance is tomorrow. Admission is $3.00 and the dance will last from 2:30-4:30! Food, snacks, ultimate dodgeball, karokee, dancing, student dj’s, face painting and more! If you had 4 or more office referrals you will not be allowed to attend dance. Please check with main office if you have any concerns. If a new ID is needed please purchase before Friday. The cost is $3 and they are available in the main office.

3) We will be celebrating "National School Lunch Week" all week, October 13th to Friday, October 17th. We encourage students to wear their favorite sports attire all week! Get in the game with school lunch! This years theme is about encouraging students to find a balance between healthy eating and physical activity. It recognizes the importance of eating well and getting active! Today we will have a "Lucky Tray Day". Please enjoy your school lunch and a chance to win a prize!

4) Boys wrestling starts next Monday, October 20th. Make sure you have a physical on file in the main office.

5) Sports Today - 8th Grade Red Football...Jefferson Red vs. Drexler Red at Jefferson beginning at 4:15 p.m.

Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences Parent/Student/Teacher conferences will be held on Wednesday, October 22nd from 3:30-8:00pm and Thursday, October 23rd from 9:00am - 2:00 pm and then again from 3:00pm - 7:30pm. Teachers will be in the main gym for conferences on Wednesday and for the second session on Thursday. Teachers will be in their classrooms during the first session (9:00 am- 2:00 pm) on Thursday. There will be a "check-in" table located in the hallway leading to the main gym. We ask that all parents and students stop at the check-in table when you first arrive for conferences. At the check-in table you will receive a copy of the students schedule and current grades. This year our sixth grade House 1 (6-1)core teachers are experimenting with student led conferences. If your child is in this House you should have received information relating to the specifics of this schedule. These teachers will be in the Library for conferences. On Wednesday school is scheduled as normal. There is no school scheduled for Thursday, October 23rd or Friday, October 24th.

Teacher Meal At Parent Teacher Conferences we like to provide food for our teachers. If you would be willing to provide a dessert or a salad, please contact the main office or Mr. Kramer. The main office number is 552-4700 or e-mail Mr. Kramer at pkramer@dbqschools.org. Thank you for your support.

Volunteers Needed Become a JA Volunteer! Volunteers are a vital part to the success of JA programs. By sharing their own personal life experiences, volunteer’s help students understand how the skills they are learning in school apply to the world of work. JA provides everything you need: * Training for new volunteers. * Materials needed for each lesson and activity. * Support from JA Staff to answer any questions or provide suggestions. Your commitment: * Five lessons to take place once a week for five weeks. Lessons typically run 30-45 minutes per visit. * Coordinate schedule with classroom teacher. * Have FUN! Classrooms in need at Thomas Jefferson Middle School: Fall (starting ASAP and ending before winter break) 7th grade – Emily Kelley. Taught at beginning of school day for 45 minutes. 7th grade- Sherry Meyer. Taught at beginning of school day for 45 minutes. Spring (starting in Feb./March and ending before the school year is over) 7th grade- Katelyn Glennon

Wednesday, October 15, 2014 - Day B

Student Announcements - Wednesday, October 15, 2014 - Day B

1) Birthdays Today - October 15th...Emma Gilles, Adam Hermiston.

2) The Bling Sorority Kids would like to invite all to bring in cat, dog or any kind of pet food to help us during our Pet Food Drive. Please drop off your goods to the Library. We need the help of Hillhawk families to make this food drive a success.

3)Our first school dance is this Friday. Admission is $3.00 and the dance will last from 2:30-4:30! Food, snacks, ultimate dodgeball, karokee, dancing, student dj’s, face painting and more! If you had 4 or more office referrals you will not be allowed to attend dance. Please check with main office if you have any concerns. If a new ID is needed please purchase before Friday. The cost is $3 and they are available in the main office.

4) We will be celebrating "National School Lunch Week" all week, October 13th to Friday, October 17th. We encourage students to wear their favorite sports attire all week! Get in the game with school lunch! This years theme is about encouraging students to find a balance between healthy eating and physical activity. It recognizes the importance of eating well and getting active! On Thursday, October 16th we will have a "Lucky Tray Day". Please enjoy your school lunch and a chance to win a prize!

5) Boys wrestling starts next Monday, October 20th. Make sure you have a physical on file in the main office.

6) Sports Today - 7th Grade Football...Jefferson vs. Mazzuchelli at Mazzuchelli beginning at 4:00 p.m.

7) Make-Up Date - 8th Grade Red Football...Jefferson Red vs. Drexler Red at Jefferson beginning at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday, October 16th.

Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences Parent/Student/Teacher conferences will be held on Wednesday, October 22nd from 3:30-8:00pm and Thursday, October 23rd from 9:00am - 2:00 pm and then again from 3:00pm - 7:30pm. Teachers will be in the main gym for conferences on Wednesday and for the second session on Thursday. Teachers will be in their classrooms during the first session (9:00 am- 2:00 pm) on Thursday. There will be a "check-in" table located in the hallway leading to the main gym. We ask that all parents and students stop at the check-in table when you first arrive for conferences. At the check-in table you will receive a copy of the students schedule and current grades. This year our sixth grade House 1 (6-1)core teachers are experimenting with student led conferences. If your child is in this House you should have received information relating to the specifics of this schedule. These teachers will be in the Library for conferences. On Wednesday school is scheduled as normal. There is no school scheduled for Thursday, October 23rd or Friday, October 24th.

Teacher Meal At Parent Teacher Conferences we like to provide food for our teachers. If you would be willing to provide a dessert or a salad, please contact the main office or Mr. Kramer. The main office number is 552-4700 or e-mail Mr. Kramer at pkramer@dbqschools.org. Thank you for your support.

Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences

Parent/Student/Teacher conferences will be held next week.  

• Wednesday, October 22nd from 3:30pm - 8:00pm - Regular School Day
• Thursday, October 23rd from 9:00am - 2:00 pm - No School
• Thursday, October 23rd from 3:00pm - 7:30pm - No School

We do not schedule conferences at specific times for the majority of our students*.  Instead, we encourage you to come at a date/time that works best for you and your family.  We encourage you to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the end of a conference session so you are able to meet with all of your child's teachers.  

Teachers will be in the main gym for conferences on Wednesday and for the second session on Thursday. Teachers will be in their classrooms during the first session (9:00 am- 2:00 pm) on Thursday. All teachers will be available to meet with you for conferences during the times listed above.  If a teacher shares multiple buildings, he or she may have a different time schedule which should have been communicated previously.

There will be a "check-in" table located in the hallway leading to the main gym. We ask that all parents and students stop at the check-in table when you first arrive for conferences. At the check-in table you will receive a copy of the students schedule and current grades as well as a copy of your child's most recent MAP scores. 

*This year House 6-1 core teachers are experimenting with student led conferences. If your child is in House 6-1 you should have received information relating to the specifics of this schedule. These teachers will be in the Library for conferences. 

New Jefferson spirit wear will be available to order/purchase.  We also will provide assistance for those who would like to receive updates on their student's grades and school announcements from PowerSchool.

Tuesday, October 14, 2014 - Day A

Student Announcements - Tuesday, October 14, 2014 - Day A

1) Birthdays Today - October 14th...Noah Sanderson.

2) The Bling Sorority Kids would like to invite all to bring in cat, dog or any kind of pet food to help us during our Pet Food Drive. Please drop off your goods to the Library. We need the help of Hillhawk families to make this food drive a success.

3)Our first school dance is this Friday. Admission is $3.00 and the dance will last from 2:30-4:30! Food, snacks, ultimate dodgeball, karokee, dancing, student dj’s, face painting and more! If you had 3 or more office referrals you will not be allowed to attend dance. Please check with main office if you have any concerns. If a new ID is needed please purchase before Friday. The cost is $3 and they are available in the main office.

4) We will be celebrating "National School Lunch Week" all week, October 13th to Friday, October 17th. We encourage students to wear their favorite sports attire all week! Get in the game with school lunch! This years theme is about encouraging students to find a balance between healthy eating and physical activity. It recognizes the importance of eating well and getting active! On Thursday, October 16th we will have a "Lucky Tray Day". Please enjoy your school lunch and a chance to win a prize!

5) Boys wrestling starts next Monday, October 20th. Make sure you have a physical on file in the main office.

6) Congratulations to our cross-country on a great season! In the final race Hannah Brown finished 5th, Riley Uthe 13th and Shaelyn Hostager 25th out of over 100 girls competing. Great Job!

7) Spirit Day results from Last Friday….Congratulations to the 6th and 7th grade who were tied for first, both grades had the same percentage of kids wear Jefferson Gear!

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

9)7th grade football game will be made up on Wednesday at 4 p.m. at Mazzachelli. Please note this is 15 minutes earlier than previous schedule games.

Monday, October 13, 2014 - Day B

Student Announcements - Monday, October 13, 2014 - Day B

1) Birthdays Today - October 13th...Paige Hanson, Grace Harwood.

2) The Bling Sorority Kids would like to invite all to bring in cat, dog or any kind of pet food to help us during our Pet Food Drive. Please drop off your goods to the Library. We need the help of Hillhawk families to make this food drive a success.

3) Girl’s basketball starts today at 2:30 in the North Gym. Please wear workout clothes and basketball shorts. You must have an updated concussion form and physical on file to participate.

4) We will be celebrating "National School Lunch Week" from today, October 13th to Friday, October 17th. We encourage students to wear their favorite sports attire all week! Get in the game with school lunch! This years theme is about encouraging students to find a balance between healthy eating and physical activity. It recognizes the importance of eating well and getting active!

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

Friday, October 10, 2014 - Day A

Student Announcements - Friday, October 10, 2014 - Day A

1) Birthdays Today - October 10th...Kaeden Green, Taya Hess. October 11th...Amilleon Brand, Erica Brimeyer, McKinley Phillips, Michaela Ward. October 12th...Dominic Jones, Joseph Rettenberger.

2) The Bling Sorority Kids would like to invite all to bring in cat, dog or any kind of pet food to help us during our Pet Food Drive. Please drop off your goods to the Library. We need the help of Hillhawk families to make this food drive a success.

3) Girl’s basketball will start Monday, October 13th at 2:30 in the North Gym. Please wear workout clothes and basketball shorts. You must have an updated concussion form and physical on file to participate.

4) October 17th will be our first dance of the school year! Music, gym games, face painting, karaoke, dancing, pizza, snacks, connect-four, and more! See you there HillHawks!

5) Are you ready to bring your Hillhawk pride on our first Spirit Day of the year? Today is our first Spirit Day! On Friday, your morning homebase teacher will be counting each student in class who is wearing any Jefferson or Hillhawk apparel to earn Hillhawk Pride Points. This is a school-wide competition taking place EVERY FRIDAY in October! On October 31 we will announce the grade with the most Hillhawk Pride Points and they will be crowned the October Spirit Day champions! Do you think your grade has what it takes? Get your Hillhawk Pride On!

6) Volleyball girls are reminded to turn your uniforms in to the main office or your coach. Do this before Friday October 10th or you will be charged.

7) We will be celebrating "National School Lunch Week" from Monday, October 13th to Friday, October 17th. We encourage students to wear their favorite sports attire all week! Get in the game with school lunch! This years theme is about encouraging students to find a balance between healthy eating and physical activity. It recognizes the importance of eating well and getting active!

8) Wellness classes will be running the mile on Monday and Tuesday next week. 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.

Thursday, October 9, 2014 - Day B

Student Announcements - Thursday, October 9, 2014 - Day B

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

2) The Bling Sorority Kids would like to invite all to bring in cat, dog or any kind of pet food to help us during our Pet Food Drive. Please drop off your goods to the Library. We need the help of Hillhawk families to make this food drive a success.

3) 6th grade track meet will take place today at 5:30 p.m. at Dalzell Field. Please be there by 5:00 p.m. Good luck HillHawks!

4) 7th and 8th grade girls, get out the high-tops it’s time to sign up for Basketball. Girl’s basketball will start October 13th. Sign-up this week in the cafeteria or see Mr. Hatcher. You must have an updated concussion sheet and physical on file to participate.

5) October 17th will be our first dance of the school year! Music, gym games, face painting, karaoke, dancing, pizza, snacks, connect-four, and more! See you there HillHawks!

6) Are you ready to bring your Hillhawk pride on our first Spirit Day of the year? This Friday is our first Spirit Day! On Friday, your morning homebase teacher will be counting each student in class who is wearing any Jefferson or Hillhawk apparel to earn Hillhawk Pride Points. This is a school-wide competition taking place EVERY FRIDAY in October! On October 31 we will announce the grade with the most Hillhawk Pride Points and they will be crowned the October Spirit Day champions! Do you think your grade has what it takes? Get your Hillhawk Pride On!

7) Volleyball girls are reminded to turn your uniforms in to the main office or your coach. Do this before Friday October 10th or you will be charged.

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, October 8, 2014 - Day A

Student Announcements - Wednesday, October 8, 2014 - Day A

1) Birthdays Today - October 8th...Levi Haas, Tyler Lyons, Cameron Thompson, Austin Troendle.

2) The Bling Sorority Kids would like to invite all to bring in cat, dog or any kind of pet food to help us during our Pet Food Drive. Please drop off your goods to the Library. We need the help of Hillhawk families to make this food drive a success.

3) 6th grade track meet will take place this Thursday October 9th, 5:30 p.m. at Dalzel Field. Please be there by 5:00 p.m. Good luck HillHawks!

4)7th and 8th grade girls, get out the high-tops it’s time to sign up for Basketball. Girl’s basketball will start October 13th. Sign-up this week in the cafeteria or see Mr. Hatcher. You must have an updated concussion sheet and physical on file to participate.

5) October 17th will be our first dance of the school year! Music, gym games, face painting, karaoke, dancing, pizza, snacks, connect-four, and more! See you there HillHawks!

6) Are you ready to bring your Hillhawk pride on our first Spirit Day of the year? This Friday is our first Spirit Day! On Friday, your morning homebase teacher will be counting each student in class who is wearing any Jefferson or Hillhawk apparel to earn Hillhawk Pride Points. This is a school-wide competition taking place EVERY FRIDAY in October! On October 31 we will announce the grade with the most Hillhawk Pride Points and they will be crowned the October Spirit Day champions! Do you think your grade has what it takes? Get your Hillhawk Pride On!

7) Volleyball girls are reminded to turn your uniforms in to the main office or your coach. Do this before Friday October 10th or you will be charged.

8) Jefferson Special Olympians traveled to Davenport on Friday, October 3rd for their bowling competition. They received these awards: Colin Edberg- 2nd place; Simeon Johnson- 3rd place; Ben Lahey- 5th place; Dawson Mussmann- 4th place; Darrell Powell- 4th place; Jamie Thill- 1st place; Ane Torres-Rogers- 3rd place; Michaela Ward- 1st place; Dominic Jones- 3rd place. Great job athletes!! Coach Lucas would also like to thank the peer helpers and staff members that went along to help.

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, October 7, 2014 - Day B

Student Announcements - Tuesday, October 7, 2014 - Day B

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

2) Sports Today - Boys and Girls Cross Country Meet...Cross Country Meet vs. West Delaware at Manchester beginning at 4 p.m.

3) Birthdays Today - October 7th...Justin Christensen, Blake Ott, Alexis Wand.

4) The Bling Sorority Kids would like to invite all to bring in cat, dog or any kind of pet food to help us during our Pet Food Drive. Please drop off your goods to the Library. We need the help of Hillhawk families to make this food drive a success.

5) 6th grade track meet will take place this Thursday October 9th, 5:30 p.mm at Dalzel Field. Please be there by 5:00 p.m. Good luck HillHawks!

6)7th and 8th grade girls, get out the high-tops it’s time to sign up for Basketball. Girl’s basketball will start October 13th. Sign-up this week in the cafeteria or see Mr. Hatcher. You must have an updated concussion sheet and physical on file to participate.

7) October 17th will be our first dance of the school year! Music, gym games, face painting, karaoke, dancing, pizza, snacks, connect-four, and more! See you there HillHawks!

8) Are you ready to bring your Hillhawk pride on our first Spirit Day of the year? This Friday is our first Spirit Day! On Friday, your morning homebase teacher will be counting each student in class who is wearing any Jefferson or Hillhawk apparel to earn Hillhawk Pride Points. This is a school-wide competition taking place EVERY FRIDAY in October! On October 31 we will announce the grade with the most Hillhawk Pride Points and they will be crowned the October Spirit Day champions! Do you think your grade has what it takes? Get your Hillhawk Pride On!

9) Volleyball girls are reminded to turn your uniforms in to the main office or your coach. Do this before Friday October 10th or you will be charged.

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, October 6, 2014 - Day A

Student Announcements - Monday, October 6, 2014 - Day A

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

2) Birthdays Today - October 6th...Sean Ball, Cody Gibson, Jacob Mauer, Gage Mitchell.

3) Of our 595 students, 5 of them got 100 pacers on the Fall test! A big Congratulations to Ben Hermiston, Dethan Moore, Shaelyn Hostager, Sean Bradley and Riley Uthe. They set the standard, now who can catch them next time! Great job HillHawks!

4) The Bling Sorority Kids would like to invite all to bring in cat, dog or any kind of pet food to help us during our Pet Food Drive. Please drop off your goods to the Library. We need the help of Hillhawk families to make this food drive a success.

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, October 3, 2014 - Day B

Student Announcements - Friday, October 3, 2014 - Day B

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

2) Birthdays Today - October 4th...Myles Carroll, Amanda Ott, Mikayla Teasdale, Brandon Thornton. October 5th...Kayla LaPage, Bailey Smith.

3) Of our 595 students, 5 of them got 100 pacers on the Fall test! A big Congratulations to Ben Hermiston, Dethan Moore, Shaelyn Hostager, Sean Bradley and Riley Uthe. They set the standard, now who can catch them next time! Great job HillHawks!

4) The Bling Sorority Kids would like to invite all to bring in cat, dog or any kind of pet food to help us during our Pet Food Drive. Please drop off your goods to the Library. We need the help of Hillhawk families to make this food drive a success.

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, October 2, 2014 - Day A

Student Announcements - Thursday, October 2, 2014 - Day A

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

2) Sports Today - 6th Grade Track and Field Meet...Jefferson vs. Washington vs. Roosevelt at Dalzell beginning at 5 p.m.

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

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

5) Of our 595 students, 5 of them got 100 pacers on the Fall test! A big Congratulations to Ben Hermiston, Dethan Moore, Shaelyn Hostager, Sean Bradley and Riley Uthe. They set the standard, now who can catch them next time! Great job HillHawks!

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, October 1, 2014 - Day B

Student Announcements - October 1, 2014 - Day B

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.

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