Wednesday, November 26, 2014 - Day B

Student Announcements - Wednesday, November 26, 2014 - Day B

1) Just a reminder that we are still saving BoxTops For Education. As you do your holiday baking, please watch for the Boxtop labels on package items. Clip them and bring them into the LRC. We will use these points to buy additional materials for Jefferson. Thank you, Library Staff. The Book Fair will be open next Wednesday, November 26th and will run through Friday, December 5th in the library!

2) Jefferson Spirit Wear is now on sale. We have red and charcoal gray t-shirts in stock and they are $6 each.

3) Are you a G-R-E-A-T speller? Sign up to participate in the Jefferson spelling bee! We will hold a school-wide spelling competition on Wednesday, December 10th. The top 5 spellers will represent Jefferson at Clarke University at the sectional spelling bee in January. To sign up, stop and see Ms. Weber in the Guidance area or email her at miweber@dbqschools.org.

4) This year's first locker clean out for 6th grade will be today during 5th period homebase. Please return any overdue books to the library, throw away any unnecessary papers, and take home all extra clothing.

5) Birthdays Today - November 26th...Izak Scherbring. November 27th...Adam Horch. November 28th...William Brown, Aidan Dunne. November 29th...Noah Bennett.

6) The Holiday Book fair will be in the Library from today, November 26th to Friday, December 5th during the school day. Free gift wrapping will be available again this year! Also we will be running a book contest during the fair. For every book title of Sisters, Maze Runner , or Wimpy Kids Hard Luck you purchase. You can put your name in for a drawing to WIN a poster or the grand prize is a Wireless Bluetooth Speaker!

7) Hats off to the 8th grade Lady Hillhawks. All the girls brought their A-games, which led to two blow out wins for the HillHawks on Monday night against Mazzuchelli. Morgan Ostrander led all scores with 16 pts., Laura Daack had a double-double with 11 boards and 10 pts. Vanessa Washington had 9 steals. Great job ladies, they are getting better every game.

Library Update We are pretty close to completing this stage of our library renovation. Thank you to everyone for your patience during this process. Thank you to the Dubuque Racing Association for supporting this project with a grant of $7,500. With these funds as well as some of our own school funds we were able to purchase some furniture, book shelves and addition books for the library.

Hallway Painting We are in the process of painting the hallways at Jefferson. Please be extra careful in the areas that the painters are working. Don't rub against the walls or touch the walls in these areas and be extra respectful to the painters as you pass through the hallways.

Band, Orchestra and Choir All 7-8th grade band, orchestra and choir students DO NOT report to these classes until the 7:40 am bell rings each morning. If you arrive at school before this time you need to report to your assigned hallway areas until 7:40 am.

Fighting Saints Game The first 1,000 kids who enter through the doors will receive a free jersey at the Saturday, November 29th game.

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Library Remodel

We are pretty close to completing this stage of our library renovation. Thank you to everyone for your patience during this process. Thank you to the Dubuque Racing Association for supporting this project with a grant of $7,500. With these funds as well as some of our own school funds we were able to purchase some furniture, book shelves and addition books for the library.

Check out some of the new books purchased for the LRC.

New LRC catalog computers utilizing Destiny Quest 

We have books for every student in our LRC. Even picture books!

This area of shelves includes multiple copies of books (great if you and a friend want to read the same book), conversation circle books for reading/literature/lang arts classes, and even math books.

Another look at the comfy couches. The inset carpet replaces old carpet underneath the former tall bookshelves.

Some fish have even become residents of the LRC. 

An overview of the entire LRC. The comfy couches have replaced the tall bookshelves in the middle of the LRC. 

New shorter shelves for fiction books. Our non-fiction books are now in the shelves along the walls. It's much easier to find the books you are looking for! 

Another look at the library. The comfy couches are in between the fiction bookshelves.

Tuesday, November 25, 2014 - Day A

Student Announcements - Tuesday, November 25, 2014 - Day A

1) Just a reminder that we are still saving BoxTops For Education. As you do your holiday baking, please watch for the Boxtop labels on package items. Clip them and bring them into the LRC. We will use these points to buy additional materials for Jefferson. Thank you, Library Staff. The Book Fair will be open next Wednesday, November 26th and will run through Friday, December 5th in the library!

2) Jefferson Spirit Wear is now on sale. We have red and charcoal gray t-shirts in stock and they are $6 each.

3) Congratulations to our October Students of the Month: H6-1: Jaynen Butler & Madalynn Gienau; H6-2: Grace Becker & Nick Standorf, H7-1: Joe Greve & Amaya Schwartz; H7-2: Jenna Gibbs & Austin Trausch; H8-1: Phoenix Kershner & RJ Liptak; H8-2: Shakera Jackson & Drew Kirton. We are proud of you! https://www.smore.com/jutbw-october-students-of-the-month.

4) Are you a G-R-E-A-T speller? Sign up to participate in the Jefferson spelling bee! We will hold a school-wide spelling competition on Wednesday, December 10th. The top 5 spellers will represent Jefferson at Clarke University at the sectional spelling bee in January. To sign up, stop and see Ms. Weber in the Guidance area or email her at miweber@dbqschools.org.

5) This year's first locker clean out for 7th and 8th grades will be today during 4th period homebase. Please return any overdue books to the library, throw away any unnecessary papers, and take home all extra clothing. 6th grade will be tomorrow during their 5th period homebase.

6) The LEAP program Drama 101 will be performing their scenes they have been practicing since the beginning of the year today after school. You are welcome to come and watch from 4:00-5:00 p.m. in auditorium.

7) Birthdays Today - November 25th...Devin Mitchell, Brianna Wardle.

8) The Holiday Book fair will be in the Library from Wednesday, November 26th to Friday, December 5th during the school day. Free gift wrapping will be available again this year! Also we will be running a book contest during the fair. For every book title of Sisters, Maze Runner , or Wimpy Kids Hard Luck you purchase. You can put your name in for a drawing to WIN a poster or the grand prize is a Wireless Bluetooth Speaker!

9) Spirit Day competition will be on Wednesday this week because we have no school on Friday. Wear your Jefferson Apparel on Wednesday, November 26th.

Library Update We are pretty close to completing this stage of our library renovation. Thank you to everyone for your patience during this process. Thank you to the Dubuque Racing Association for supporting this project with a grant of $7,500. With these funds as well as some of our own school funds we were able to purchase some furniture, book shelves and addition books for the library.

Hallway Painting We are in the process of painting the hallways at Jefferson. Please be extra careful in the areas that the painters are working. Don't rub against the walls or touch the walls in these areas and be extra respectful to the painters as you pass through the hallways.

Band, Orchestra and Choir All 7-8th grade band, orchestra and choir students DO NOT report to these classes until the 7:40 am bell rings each morning. If you arrive at school before this time you need to report to your assigned hallway areas until 7:40 am.

Fighting Saints Game The first 1,000 kids who enter through the doors will receive a free jersey at the Saturday, November 29th game.

Monday, November 24, 2014 - Day B

Student Announcements - Monday, November 24, 2014 - Day B

1) Just a reminder that we are still saving BoxTops For Education. As you do your holiday baking, please watch for the Boxtop labels on package items. Clip them and bring them into the LRC. We will use these points to buy additional materials for Jefferson. Thank you, Library Staff. The Book Fair will be open next Wednesday, November 26th and will run through Friday, December 5th in the library!

2) Jefferson Spirit Wear is now on sale. We have red and charcoal gray t-shirts in stock and they are $6 each.

3) Congratulations to our October Students of the Month: H6-1: Jaynen Butler & Madalynn Gienau; H6-2: Grace Becker & Nick Standorf, H7-1: Joe Greve & Amaya Schwartz; H7-2: Jenna Gibbs & Austin Trausch; H8-1: Phoenix Kershner & RJ Liptak; H8-2: Shakera Jackson & Drew Kirton. We are proud of you! https://www.smore.com/jutbw-october-students-of-the-month.

4) Are you a G-R-E-A-T speller? Sign up to participate in the Jefferson spelling bee! We will hold a school-wide spelling competition on Wednesday, December 10th. The top 5 spellers will represent Jefferson at Clarke University at the sectional spelling bee in January. To sign up, stop and see Ms. Weber in the Guidance area or email her at miweber@dbqschools.org.

5) This year's first locker clean out for 7th and 8th grades will be tomorrow during 4th period homebase. Please return any overdue books to the library, throw away any unnecessary papers, and take home all extra clothing. 6th grade will be on Wednesday during their 5th period homebase.

6) Tuesday, November 25th the LEAP program Drama 101 will be performing their scenes they have been practicing since the beginning of the year. You are welcome to come at watch from 2:45-3:30 p.m. in auditorium.

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

Library Update We are pretty close to completing this stage of our library renovation. Thank you to everyone for your patience during this process. Thank you to the Dubuque Racing Association for supporting this project with a grant of $7,500. With these funds as well as some of our own school funds we were able to purchase some furniture, book shelves and addition books for the library.

Hallway Painting We are in the process of painting the hallways at Jefferson. Please be extra careful in the areas that the painters are working. Don't rub against the walls or touch the walls in these areas and be extra respectful to the painters as you pass through the hallways.

Band, Orchestra and Choir All 7-8th grade band, orchestra and choir students DO NOT report to these classes until the 7:40 am bell rings each morning. If you arrive at school before this time you need to report to your assigned hallway areas until 7:40 am.

Fighting Saints Game The first 1,000 kids who enter through the doors will receive a free jersey at the Saturday, November 29th game.

Friday, November 21, 2014 - Day A

Student Announcements - Friday, November 21, 2014 - Day A

1) Just a reminder that we are still saving BoxTops For Education. As you do your holiday baking, please watch for the Boxtop labels on package items. Clip them and bring them into the LRC. We will use these points to buy additional materials for Jefferson. Thank you, Library Staff. The Book Fair will be open next Wednesday, November 26th and will run through Friday, December 5th in the library!

2) Birthdays Today - November 21st...Madalyn Peter.

3) Jefferson Spirit Wear is now on sale. We have red and charcoal gray t-shirts in stock and they are $6 each.

4) Congratulations to our October Students of the Month: H6-1: Jaynen Butler & Madalynn Gienau; H6-2: Grace Becker & Nick Standorf, H7-1: Joe Greve & Amaya Schwartz; H7-2: Jenna Gibbs & Austin Trausch; H8-1: Phoenix Kershner & RJ Liptak; H8-2: Shakera Jackson & Drew Kirton. We are proud of you! https://www.smore.com/jutbw-october-students-of-the-month.

5) Are you a G-R-E-A-T speller? Sign up to participate in the Jefferson spelling bee! We will hold a school-wide spelling competition on Wednesday, December 10th. The top 5 spellers will represent Jefferson at Clarke University at the sectional spelling bee in January. To sign up, stop and see Ms. Weber in the Guidance area or email her at miweber@dbqschools.org.

Morning Arrival Now that the weather has drastically changed and winter appears to be here it is important to dress warm. Gloves, hats, socks, etc. are needed to protect your body. The doors to school are normally opened at 7:30 am. If you are a walker, please do not come much earlier than 7:30 am. If you get a ride to school try to arrange it so you are here as late as possible. There is no guarantee that the doors will open earlier than 7:30 am expect on days were the temperature is 10 degrees or below or it is snowing. So make sure you are dressed warm enough to take the cold for 10-15 minutes outside when the temperature is above 10 degrees.

Library Update We are pretty close to completing this stage of our library renovation. Thank you to everyone for your patience during this process. Thank you to the Dubuque Racing Association for supporting this project with a grant of $7,500. With these funds as well as some of our own school funds we were able to purchase some furniture, book shelves and addition books for the library.

Hallway Painting We are in the process of painting the hallways at Jefferson. Please be extra careful in the areas that the painters are working. Don't rub against the walls or touch the walls in these areas and be extra respectful to the painters as you pass through the hallways.

Band, Orchestra and Choir All 7-8th grade band, orchestra and choir students DO NOT report to these classes until the 7:40 am bell rings each morning. If you arrive at school before this time you need to report to your assigned hallway areas until 7:40 am.

Fighting Saints Game The first 1,000 kids who enter through the doors will receive a free jersey at the Saturday, November 29th game.

Thursday, November 20, 2014 - Day B

Student Announcements - Thursday, November 20, 2014 - Day B

1) Just a reminder that we are still saving BoxTops For Education. As you do your holiday baking, please watch for the Boxtop labels on package items. Clip them and bring them into the LRC. We will use these points to buy additional materials for Jefferson. Thank you, Library Staff. The Book Fair will be open next Wednesday, November 26th and will run through Friday, December 5th in the library!

2) Birthdays Today - November 20th...Payton Gibson.

3) Jefferson Spirit Wear is now on sale: We have red and charcoal gray t-shirts in stock and they are $6 each.

4) Congratulations to our October Students of the Month: H6-1: Jaynen Butler & Madalynn Gienau; H6-2: Grace Becker & Nick Standorf, H7-1: Joe Greve & Amaya Schwartz; H7-2: Jenna Gibbs & Austin Trausch; H8-1: Phoenix Kershner & RJ Liptak; H8-2: Shakera Jackson & Drew Kirton. We are proud of you! https://www.smore.com/jutbw-october-students-of-the-month.

5) Are you a G-R-E-A-T speller? Sign up to participate in the Jefferson spelling bee! We will hold a school-wide spelling competition on Wednesday, December 10th. The top 5 spellers will represent Jefferson at Clarke University at the sectional spelling bee in January. To sign up, stop and see Ms. Weber in the Guidance area or email her at miweber@dbqschools.org.

6) The 8th grade is sponsoring its 2nd Annual Food. Please help by bringing non-perishable food donations (please check expiration dates) to your home base by Friday, November 21st. We will be donating these items to a local food bank for distribution to people in the Dubuque Community.

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

Morning Arrival Now that the weather has drastically changed and winter appears to be here it is important to dress warm. Gloves, hats, socks, etc. are needed to protect your body. The doors to school are normally opened at 7:30 am. If you are a walker, please do not come much earlier than 7:30 am. If you get a ride to school try to arrange it so you are here as late as possible. There is no guarantee that the doors will open earlier than 7:30 am expect on days were the temperature is 10 degrees or below or it is snowing. So make sure you are dressed warm enough to take the cold for 10-15 minutes outside when the temperature is above 10 degrees.

Library Update We are pretty close to completing this stage of our library renovation. Thank you to everyone for your patience during this process. Thank you to the Dubuque Racing Association for supporting this project with a grant of $7,500. With these funds as well as some of our own school funds we were able to purchase some furniture, book shelves and addition books for the library.

Band, Orchestra and Choir All 7-8th grade band, orchestra and choir students DO NOT report to these classes until the 7:40 am bell rings each morning. If you arrive at school before this time you need to report to your assigned hallway areas until 7:40 am.

Hallway Painting We are in the process of painting the hallways at Jefferson. Please be extra careful in the areas that the painters are working. Don't rub against the walls or touch the walls in these areas and be extra respectful to the painters as you pass through the hallways.

Wednesday, November 19, 2014 - Day A

Student Announcements - Wednesday, November 19, 2014 - Day A

1) Just a reminder that we are still saving Boxtops For Education. As you do your holiday baking, please watch for the Boxtop labels on package items. Clip them and bring them into the LRC. We will use these points to buy additional materials for Jefferson. Thank you, Library Staff. The Book Fair will be open next Wednesday, November 26th and will run through Friday, December 5th in the library!

2) Can you sing, dance, act, or play an instrument? Auditions for the Jefferson Talent Show are today, 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) Birthdays Today - November 18th...Gage Hilby.

4) Jefferson Spirit Wear is now on sale: We have red and charcoal gray t-shirts in stock and they are $6 each.

5) Congratulations to our October Students of the Month: H6-1: Jaynen Butler & Madalynn Gienau; H6-2: Grace Becker & Nick Standorf, H7-1: Joe Greve & Amaya Schwartz; H7-2: Jenna Gibbs & Austin Trausch; H8-1: Phoenix Kershner & RJ Liptak; H8-2: Shakera Jackson & Drew Kirton. We are proud of you! https://www.smore.com/jutbw-october-students-of-the-month

6) Are you a G-R-E-A-T speller? Sign up to participate in the Jefferson spelling bee! We will hold a school-wide spelling competition on Wednesday, December 10th. The top 5 spellers will represent Jefferson at Clarke University at the sectional spelling bee in January. To sign up, stop and see Ms. Weber in the Guidance area or email her at miweber@dbqschools.org

7) The 8th grade is sponsoring its 2nd Annual Food. Please help by bringing non-perishable food donations (please check expiration dates) to your home base by Friday, November 21st. We will be donating these items to a local food bank for distribution to people in the Dubuque Community.Morning Arrival Now that the weather has drastically changed and winter appears to be here it is important to dress warm. Gloves, hats, socks, etc. are needed to protect your body. The doors to school are normally opened at 7:30 am. If you are a walker, please do not come much earlier than 7:30 am. If you get a ride to school try to arrange it so you are here as late as possible. There is no guarantee that the doors will open earlier than 7:30 am expect on days were the temperature is 10 degrees or below or it is snowing. So make sure you are dressed warm enough to take the cold for 10-15 minutes outside when the temperature is above 10 degrees.

Monday, November 17, 2014 - Day A

Monday, November 17, 2014 - Day A

1) 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.

2) Birthdays Today - November 17th...Phillip Greer, Zachary Thill.

3) Jefferson Spirit Wear is now on sale: We have red and charcoal gray t-shirts in stock and they are $6 each.

4) Congratulations to our October Students of the Month: H6-1: Jaynen Butler & Madalynn Gienau; H6-2: Grace Becker & Nick Standorf, H7-1: Joe Greve & Amaya Schwartz; H7-2: Jenna Gibbs & Austin Trausch; H8-1: Phoenix Kershner & RJ Liptak; H8-2: Shakera Jackson & Drew Kirton. We are proud of you! https://www.smore.com/jutbw-october-students-of-the-month.

5) Are you a G-R-E-A-T speller? Sign up to participate in the Jefferson spelling bee! We will hold a school-wide spelling competition on Wednesday, December 10th. The top 5 spellers will represent Jefferson at Clarke University at the sectional spelling bee in January. To sign up, stop and see Ms. Weber in the Guidance area or email her at miweber@dbqschools.org.

6) The 8th grade is sponsoring its 2nd Annual Food. Please help by bringing non-perishable food donations (please check expiration dates) to your home base by Friday, November 21st. We will be donating these items to a local food bank for distribution to people in the Dubuque Community.

7) Coach Morehouse and Gottschalk were really pleased with the effort of our wrestlers this year thus far. We had two meets this past week, and with a lot of new wrestlers it’s amazing to see quick improvements. Keep up the great work team!

Friday, November 14, 2014 - Day B

Student Announcements - Friday, November 14, 2014 - Day B

1) 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.

2) Birthdays Today - November 14th...Daijane HayesMoore, Levi Neal, Rachel Reavis. November 15th...Zachary Sabers. November 16th...Chase Copeland, Jacob Loney.

3) Jefferson Spirit Wear is now on sale: We have red and charcoal gray t-shirts in stock and they are $6 each.

4) Congratulations to our October Students of the Month: H6-1: Jaynen Butler & Madalynn Gienau; H6-2: Grace Becker & Nick Standorf, H7-1: Joe Greve & Amaya Schwartz; H7-2: Jenna Gibbs & Austin Trausch; H8-1: Phoenix Kershner & RJ Liptak; H8-2: Shakera Jackson & Drew Kirton. We are proud of you! https://www.smore.com/jutbw-october-students-of-the-month.

5) Are you a G-R-E-A-T speller? Sign up to participate in the Jefferson spelling bee! We will hold a school-wide spelling competition on Wednesday, December 10th. The top 5 spellers will represent Jefferson at Clarke University at the sectional spelling bee in January. To sign up, stop and see Ms. Weber in the Guidance area or email her at miweber@dbqschools.org.

6) The 8th grade is sponsoring its 2nd Annual Food. Please help by bringing non-perishable food donations (please check expiration dates) to your home base by Friday, November 21st. We will be donating these items to a local food bank for distribution to people in the Dubuque Community.

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

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, November 13, 2014 - Day A

Student Announcements - Thursday, November 13, 2014 - Day A

1) 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.

2) Birthdays Today - November 13th...Timothy Leslein, Daquon Lewis, Jackson Ostrander, Sebastian Rodriguez, Avery Setter.

3) Jefferson Spirit Wear is now on sale: We have red and charcoal gray t-shirts in stock and they are $6 each.

4) Congratulations to our October Students of the Month: H6-1: Jaynen Butler & Madalynn Gienau; H6-2: Grace Becker & Nick Standorf, H7-1: Joe Greve & Amaya Schwartz; H7-2: Jenna Gibbs & Austin Trausch; H8-1: Phoenix Kershner & RJ Liptak; H8-2: Shakera Jackson & Drew Kirton. We are proud of you! https://www.smore.com/jutbw-october-students-of-the-month.

5) Best of luck on your ITP tests this week! Do your best HillHawks!

6) Pride points results from last week are: 7th grade 1st, 6th grade 2nd, and 8th grade 3rd place. Current standings: 6th grade=80 pts.; 7th grade=100 pts.; and 8th grade=35 pts. This is our last week of competition! Show your spirit this Friday!

7) Are you a G-R-E-A-T speller? Sign up to participate in the Jefferson spelling bee! We will hold a school-wide spelling competition on Wednesday, December 10th. The top 5 spellers will represent Jefferson at Clarke University at the sectional spelling bee in January. To sign up, stop and see Ms. Weber in the Guidance area or email her at miweber@dbqschools.org.

8) The 8th grade is sponsoring its 2nd Annual Food. Please help by bringing non-perishable food donations (please check expiration dates) to your home base by Friday, November 21st. We will be donating these items to a local food bank for distribution to people in the Dubuque Community.

9) Sports Today - Wrestling Meet...Jefferson vs. Roosevelt vs. Mazzuchelli at Mazzuchelli at 4 p.m.

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, November 12, 2014 - Day B

Student Announcements - Wednesday, November 12, 2014 - Day B

1) 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.

2) Birthdays Today - November 12th...No birthdays today.

3) Jefferson Spirit Wear is now on sale: We have red and charcoal gray t-shirts in stock and they are $6 each.  Order forms are available in the main office to order designs in tie dye and camo.

4) Congratulations to our October Students of the Month: H6-1: Jaynen Butler & Madalynn Gienau; H6-2: Grace Becker & Nick Standorf, H7-1: Joe Greve & Amaya Schwartz; H7-2: Jenna Gibbs & Austin Trausch; H8-1: Phoenix Kershner & RJ Liptak; H8-2: Shakera Jackson & Drew Kirton. We are proud of you! https://www.smore.com/jutbw-october-students-of-the-month.

5) Best of luck on your ITP tests this week! Do your best HillHawks!

6) Pride points results from last week are: 7th grade 1st, 6th grade 2nd, and 8th grade 3rd place. Current standings: 6th grade=80 pts.; 7th grade=100 pts.; and 8th grade=35 pts. This is our last week of competition! Show your spirit this Friday!

7) Are you a G-R-E-A-T speller? Sign up to participate in the Jefferson spelling bee! We will hold a school-wide spelling competition on Wednesday, December 10th. The top 5 spellers will represent Jefferson at Clarke University at the sectional spelling bee in January. To sign up, stop and see Ms. Weber in the Guidance area or email her at miweber@dbqschools.org.

8) The 8th grade is sponsoring its 2nd Annual Food. Please help by bringing non-perishable food donations (please check expiration dates) to your home base by Friday, November 21st. We will be donating these items to a local food bank for distribution to people in the Dubuque Community.

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

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, November 11, 2014 - Day A

Student Announcements - Tuesday, November 11, 2014 - Day A

1) 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.

2) Birthdays Today - November 11th...Cody Barth.

3) Jefferson Spirit Wear is now on sale: We have red and charcoal gray t-shirts in stock and they are $6 each. These designs can be special ordered on long-sleeved t-shirts and hooded sweatshirts in red, gray, tie dye, and camo. Check out the pictures of our spirit wear here. http://tjmsdbq.blogspot.com/2014/11/jefferson-spirit-wear.html Jefferson spirit wear would make a great Christmas gift for the special Hillhawk in your life. We are placing our first order today, November 12!

4) Congratulations to our October Students of the Month: H6-1: Jaynen Butler & Madalynn Gienau; H6-2: Grace Becker & Nick Standorf, H7-1: Joe Greve & Amaya Schwartz; H7-2: Jenna Gibbs & Austin Trausch; H8-1: Phoenix Kershner & RJ Liptak; H8-2: Shakera Jackson & Drew Kirton. We are proud of you! https://www.smore.com/jutbw-october-students-of-the-month.

5) Best of luck on your ITP tests this week! Do your best HillHawks!

6) Pride points results from last week are: 7th grade 1st, 6th grade 2nd, and 8th grade 3rd place. Current standings: 6th grade=80 pts.; 7th grade=100 pts.; and 8th grade=35 pts. This is our last week of competition! Show your spirit this Friday!

7) Are you a G-R-E-A-T speller? Sign up to participate in the Jefferson spelling bee! We will hold a school-wide spelling competition on Wednesday, December 10th. The top 5 spellers will represent Jefferson at Clarke University at the sectional spelling bee in January. To sign up, stop and see Ms. Weber in the Guidance area or email her at miweber@dbqschools.org.

8) The 8th grade is sponsoring its 2nd Annual Food Drive beginning today, November 10th. Please help by bringing non-perishable food donations (please check expiration dates) to your home base by Friday, November 21st. We will be donating these items to a local food bank for distribution to people in the Dubuque Community.

9) Sports Today - Wrestling Meet...Jefferson vs. Washington vs. Mazzuchelli at Jefferson beginning at 4 p.m.

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, November 10, 2014 - Day B

Student Announcements - Monday, November 10, 2014 - Day B

1) 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.

2) Birthdays Today - November 10th...Lucas Freihoefer.

3) Our new student designed t-shirts are in! Dylan Link, Orion Rausch, and Sami Clark all had a hand in designing out new HillHawk t-shirts. Shirts will be on sale during lunchtime hours today. Get yours today!

4) Jefferson Spirit Wear is now on sale: We have red and charcoal gray t-shirts in stock and they are $6 each. These designs can be special ordered on long-sleeved t-shirts and hooded sweatshirts in red, gray, tie dye, and camo. Check out the pictures of our spirit wear here. http://tjmsdbq.blogspot.com/2014/11/jefferson-spirit-wear.html Jefferson spirit wear would make a great Christmas gift for the special Hillhawk in your life. We are placing our first order on November 12!

5) Congratulations to our October Students of the Month: H6-1: Jaynen Butler & Madalynn Gienau; H6-2: Grace Becker & Nick Standorf, H7-1: Joe Greve & Amaya Schwartz; H7-2: Jenna Gibbs & Austin Trausch; H8-1: Phoenix Kershner & RJ Liptak; H8-2: Shakera Jackson & Drew Kirton. We are proud of you! https://www.smore.com/jutbw-october-students-of-the-month

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.

Friday, November 7, 2014 - Day A

Student Announcements - Friday, November 7, 2014 - Day A

1) 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.

2) Birthdays Today - November 7th...Jack Hanson. November 8th...Alec Nissen, Isaac Nissen. November 9th...Sean Bradley, Carly Dalberg, Abigail Kramer.

3) Our new student designed t-shirts are in! Dylan Link, Orion Rausch, and Sami Clark all had a hand in designing out new HillHawk t-shirts. Shirts will be on sale during lunchtime hours today and Monday for $6. Get yours today!

4) Jefferson Spirit Wear is now on sale: We have red and charcoal gray t-shirts in stock and they are $6 each. These designs can be special ordered on long-sleeved t-shirts and hooded sweatshirts in red, gray, tie dye, and camo. Check out the pictures of our spirit wear here. http://tjmsdbq.blogspot.com/2014/11/jefferson-spirit-wear.html Jefferson spirit wear would make a great Christmas gift for the special Hillhawk in your life. We are placing our first order on November 12!

5) Congratulations to our October Students of the Month: H6-1: Jaynen Butler & Madalynn Gienau; H6-2: Grace Becker & Nick Standorf, H7-1: Joe Greve & Amaya Schwartz; H7-2: Jenna Gibbs & Austin Trausch; H8-1: Phoenix Kershner & RJ Liptak; H8-2: Shakera Jackson & Drew Kirton. We are proud of you! https://www.smore.com/jutbw-october-students-of-the-month

6) The 7th and 8th grade wrestling did a great job at our first meet, at Washington, with Roosevelt. Our 7th grade numbers are really low, but we had a number of wrestlers that haven't been in a meet before. We went 15 wins and 17 losses. Both Hill Hawk coaches were very proud of the effort, attitude, and sportsmanship of our team.

7) Reminder...ITP Testing is next week, Monday through Thursday.

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.

Iowa Testing Program Students will be taking the ITP (previously known as the ITBS) tests during the week of November 10th. Tests will be administered during the first two hours each day that week.

Jefferson Spirit Wear

We held a t-shirt design contest in early October.  Three Jefferson students' designed were selected to be used in our two new spirit wear designs.  Congratulations to Dylan Link, Orion Rusch, and Sami Clark for providing the winning artwork.

We are now selling spirit wear - we currently have the gray and red t-shirts available for purchase immediately for $6 each.  We encourage Jefferson students to wear spirit wear for our Friday spirit days.  Any of our spirit wear choices would make a great Christmas gift for that special Hillhawk in your life!

This design is available on dark charcoal gray.  

This design is available on red. 

Check out the two shirts side by side!
The red and gray shirts are also available as long-sleeved t-shirts for $12 or hooded sweatshirts for $20.

 Our t-shirt designs are also available in tie dye or camo.

Your choice of design:
T-shirt = $15
Long-sleeved T-shirt = $17
Hooded Sweatshirt = $25 

Your choice of design:
T-shirt = $18
Long-sleeved T-shirt = $20

We are placing an order on November 12th.  Order forms are available in the main office or you can print a copy of the form from home.  If you have questions regarding spirit wear, please contact the main office at 552-4700.

Thursday, November 6, 2014 - Day B

Student Announcements - Thursday, November 6, 2014 - Day B

1) 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.

2) Birthdays Today - November 6th...Riley Uthe.

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

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.

Iowa Testing Program Students will be taking the ITP (previously known as the ITBS) tests during the week of November 10th. Tests will be administered during the first two hours each day that week.

Wednesday, November 5, 2014 - Day A

Student Announcements - Wednesday, November 5, 2014 - Day A

1) 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.

2) Birthdays Today - November 5th...Alexander Frapolli.

3) Good luck to our mock trial teams who will be participating in the regional competition at Loras College today.

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.

Iowa Testing Program Students will be taking the ITP (previously known as the ITBS) tests during the week of November 10th. Tests will be administered during the first two hours each day that week.

Tuesday, November 4, 2014 - Day B

Student Announcements - Tuesday, November 4, 2014 - Day B

1) 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.

2) Sports Today - Wrestling Meet...Jefferson vs. Washington vs. Roosevelt at Washington beginning at 4 p.m.

3) Birthdays Today - November 4th...Richard Liptak, Dawson Mussman, Raine Schmitt.

4) There will be NO SCOOTERS ALLOWED in the main office. Scooters will have to locked up outside.

5) Good luck to our mock trial teams who will be participating in the regional competition at Loras College on Wednesday, November 5th.

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.

Iowa Testing Program Students will be taking the ITP (previously known as the ITBS) tests during the week of November 10th. Tests will be administered during the first two hours each day that week.

Monday, November 3, 2014 - Day A

Student Announcements - Monday, November 3, 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 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) Birthdays Today - November 3rd...Christopher McLaughlin.

4) There will be NO SCOOTERS ALLOWED in the main office. Scooters will have to locked up outside.

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.

Iowa Testing Program Students will be taking the ITP (previously known as the ITBS) tests during the week of November 10th. Tests will be administered during the first two hours each day that week.