Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Tuesday, December 22, 2015 -- Day A

TJMS Student Announcements - Tuesday, December 22, 2015 -- Day A

1) Keystone AEA will be at Jefferson on January 6th and 11th to do hearing screens on all 7th grade students. If there is a problem with your student's hearing you will be notified. If you have any questions please contact the school nurse at 563-552-4712.

2) Birthdays Today - December 22nd...Courtney Schumacher. December 24th...Mariah Zozaya. December 25th...Tyler Scherf. December 26...Ryan Carroll, Randal Hardwick. December 27th...Janyla Hoskins, Carson Meisenburg, David Nabu, Josie Stedman. December 28th...Chase Bauer, Jamari Smith. December 31st...Andy Gallegos, Carter Manders. January 1st...Giovanni Barner. January 3rd...Donald Paar.

3) A reminder that boys basketball for 7th and 8th graders starts January 4th, you must have a sport physical on file to participate.

4) No LEAP programs today.

5) No activity bus today.

Monday, December 21, 2015

Monday, December 21, 2015 -- Day B

TJMS Student Announcements - Monday, December 21, 2015 -- Day B

1) The LRC is helping Ms. Boxleiter and her daughter Amelia collect books for "Amelia's Books For Babies" donation to University of Iowa Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Bring new and gently used books to the LRC and place in our collection box before December 22nd.

2) It’s that time of year again, Holiday Grams are on sale through today. Holiday Grams are $.25 and a great way to send someone a seasonal greeting or just a special note. Don’t forget, every gram comes with a special treat! Grams are on sale at the school store before school from 7:30-7:45 a.m. and after school from 2:30-2:45 p.m.

3) Keystone AEA will be at Jefferson on January 6th and 11th to do hearing screens on all 7th grade students. If there is a problem with your student's hearing you will be notified. If you have any questions please contact the school nurse at 563-552-4712.

4) Birthdays Today - December 21st...Amarion Robinson.

5) A reminder that boys basketball for 7th and 8th graders starts January 4th, you must have a sport physical on file to participate.

6) No LEAP programs today or tomorrow.

7) No activity bus today or tomorrow.

Friday, December 18, 2015

Friday, December 18, 2015 -- Day A

TJMS Student Announcements - Friday, December 18, 2015 -- Day A

1) The LRC is helping Ms. Boxleiter and her daughter Amelia collect books for "Amelia's Books For Babies" donation to University of Iowa Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Bring new and gently used books to the LRC and place in our collection box before December 22nd.

2) It’s that time of year again, Holiday Grams are on sale starting now through December 21st. Holiday Grams are $.25 and a great way to send someone a seasonal greeting or just a special note. Don’t forget, every gram comes with a special treat! Grams are on sale at the school store before school from 7:30-7:45 a.m. and after school from 2:30-2:45 p.m.

3) Keystone AEA will be at Jefferson on January 6th and 11th to do hearing screens on all 7th grade students. If there is a problem with your student's hearing you will be notified. If you have any questions please contact the school nurse at 563-552-4712.

4) Please return LEAP registration forms to the main office ASAP, LEAP is a first come, first serve program. All registration are due today.

5) Our first dance is today. The cost is $3.00 to attend. If you have had more than 4 office referrals or a suspension, you cannot attend. Check with homebase teacher for more information on dance activities!

6) A reminder that boys basketball for 7th and 8th graders starts January 4th, you must have a sport physical on file to participate.

7) Make sure all girls basketball uniforms are turned in ASAP.

8) Birthdays Today - December 18th...Kirstin Davis, Eric Gomez, Emily Hayes. December 19th...Keiyon Norman. December 20th...Madison Keck, Logan OMara, Conner Schmidt.

9) No LEAP programs Monday, December 21st or Tuesday, December 22nd.

10) No activity bus on Friday, Monday, or Tuesday (December 18th, 21st and 22nd).

Thursday, December 17, 2015

Thursday, December 17, 2015 -- Day B

TJMS Student Announcements - Thursday, December 17, 2015 -- Day B

1) The LRC is helping Ms. Boxleiter and her daughter Amelia collect books for "Amelia's Books For Babies" donation to University of Iowa Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Bring new and gently used books to the LRC and place in our collection box before December 22nd.

2) It’s that time of year again, Holiday Grams are on sale starting now through December 21st. Holiday Grams are $.25 and a great way to send someone a seasonal greeting or just a special note. Don’t forget, every gram comes with a special treat! Grams are on sale at the school store before school from 7:30-7:45 a.m. and after school from 2:30-2:45 p.m.

3) Keystone AEA will be at Jefferson on January 6th and 11th to do hearing screens on all 7th grade students. If there is a problem with your student's hearing you will be notified. If you have any questions please contact the school nurse at 563-552-4712.

4) Please return LEAP registration forms to the main office ASAP, LEAP is a first come, first serve program. All registration are due Friday, December 18th.

5) Our first dance is this Friday, December 18th. The cost is $3.00 to attend. If you have had more than 4 office referrals or a suspension, you cannot attend. Check with homebase teacher for more information on dance activities!

6) A reminder that boys basketball for 7th and 8th graders starts January 4th, you must have a sport physical on file to participate.

7) Make sure all girls basketball uniforms are turned in ASAP.

8) Birthdays Today - December 17th...Jayna Kennedy, Kaine Oberbroeckling.

9) No LEAP programs Monday, December 21st or Tuesday,December 22nd.

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Wednesday, December 16, 2015 -- Day A

TJMS Student Announcements - Wednesday, December 16, 2015 -- Day A

1) The LRC is helping Ms. Boxleiter and her daughter Amelia collect books for "Amelia's Books For Babies" donation to University of Iowa Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Bring new and gently used books to the LRC and place in our collection box before December 22nd.

2) It’s that time of year again, Holiday Grams are on sale starting now through December 21st. Holiday Grams are $.25 and a great way to send someone a seasonal greeting or just a special note. Don’t forget, every gram comes with a special treat! Grams are on sale at the school store before school from 7:30-7:45 a.m. and after school from 2:30-2:45 p.m.

3) Keystone AEA will be at Jefferson on January 6th and 11th to do hearing screens on all 7th grade students. If there is a problem with your student's hearing you will be notified. If you have any questions please contact the school nurse at 563-552-4712.

4) Please return LEAP registration forms to the main office ASAP, LEAP is a first come, first serve program. All registration are due Friday, December 18th.

5) Our first dance is this Friday, December 18th. The cost is $3.00 to attend. If you have had more than 4 office referrals or a suspension, you cannot attend. Check with homebase teacher for more information on dance activities!

6) A reminder that boys basketball for 7th and 8th graders starts January 4th, you must have a sport physical on file to participate.



7) Make sure all girls basketball uniforms are turned in ASAP.

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Tuesday, December 15, 2015 -- Day B

TJMS Student Announcements - Tuesday, December 15, 2015 -- Day B

1) Birthdays Today - December 15th...Emma Dietz, Kelsey Dunbar, Orion Rusch.

2) The LRC is helping Ms. Boxleiter and her daughter Amelia collect books for "Amelia's Books For Babies" donation to University of Iowa Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Bring new and gently used books to the LRC and place in our collection box before December 22nd.

3) It’s that time of year again, Holiday Grams are on sale starting now through December 21st. Holiday Grams are $.25 and a great way to send someone a seasonal greeting or just a special note. Don’t forget, every gram comes with a special treat! Grams are on sale at the school store before school from 7:30-7:45 a.m. and after school from 2:30-2:45 p.m.

4) Keystone AEA will be at Jefferson on January 6th and 11th to do hearing screens on all 7th grade students. If there is a problem with your student's hearing you will be notified. If you have any questions please contact the school nurse at 563-552-4712.

5) LEAP registration was handed out in homebase yesterday. Please return them ASAP, LEAP is a first come, first serve program. All registration are due Friday, December 18th.

6) Our first dance is this Friday, December 18th. The cost is $3.00 to attend. If you have had more than 4 office referrals or a suspension, you cannot attend. Check with homebase teacher for more information on dance activities!

7) A reminder that boys basketball for 7th and 8th graders starts January 4th, you must have a sport physical on file to participate.

Monday, December 14, 2015

Monday, December 14, 2015 -- Day A

TJMS Student Announcements - Monday, December 14, 2015 -- Day A

1) Birthdays Today - December 14th...Joseph Dress.

2) The LRC is helping Ms. Boxleiter and her daughter Amelia collect books for "Amelia's Books For Babies" donation to University of Iowa Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Bring new and gently used books to the LRC and place in our collection box before December 22nd.

3) It’s that time of year again, Holiday Grams are on sale starting now through December 21st. Holiday Grams are $.25 and a great way to send someone a seasonal greeting or just a special note. Don’t forget, every gram comes with a special treat! Grams are on sale at the school store before school from 7:30-7:45 a.m. and after school from 2:30-2:45 p.m.

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

Friday, December 11, 2015

Friday, December 11, 2015 -- Day B

TJMS Student Announcements - Friday, December 11, 2015 -- Day B

1) Birthdays Today - December 11th...Hunter Fehsal. December 13th...Abby Kinney.

2) The LRC is helping Ms. Boxleiter and her daughter Amelia collect books for "Amelia's Books For Babies" donation to University of Iowa Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Bring new and gently used books to the LRC and place in our collection box before December 22nd.

3) It’s that time of year again, Holiday Grams are on sale starting now through December 21st. Holiday Grams are $.25 and a great way to send someone a seasonal greeting or just a special note. Don’t forget, every gram comes with a special treat! Grams are on sale at the school store before school from 7:30-7:45 a.m. and after school from 2:30-2:45 p.m.

4) VIP tickets for talent show...If students still want VIP Seating (sit by their friends); Mrs. Zillig will be available this morning during Home Base. This is the last day to purchase VIP SEATING. Students will be able to purchase regular seats up to the day of the show on Monday, December 14th. The sooner the better, but we will sell on Monday if need be.

5) Congratulations to Jefferson's top 5 spellers who will be advancing to the sectional spelling bee on Thursday, January 7th at Clarke University. (Shaelyn Hostager, House 8-1; Max Schumacher, House 8-2; Bevin Olson, House 7-1; Abby Kinney, House 7-2; Angelina Shappell, House 6-1) Our alternate is Kaylee Hantelmann, House 6-1.

Thursday, December 10, 2015

Thursday, December 10, 2015 -- Day A

TJMS Student Announcements - Thursday, December 10, 2015 -- Day A

1) Birthdays Today - December 10th...Kalb Green.

2) The LRC is helping Ms. Boxleiter and her daughter Amelia collect books for "Amelia's Books For Babies" donation to University of Iowa Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Bring new and gently used books to the LRC and place in our collection box before December 22nd.

3) All students who are in the talent show, including the crew, should report to the cafeteria to eat lunch at 10:40 today. After lunch, there will be a rehearsal of the talent show in the auditorium.

4) It’s that time of year again, Holiday Grams are on sale starting now through December 21st. Holiday Grams are $.25 and a great way to send someone a seasonal greeting or just a special note. Don’t forget, every gram comes with a special treat! Grams are on sale at the school store before school from 7:30-7:45 a.m. and after school from 2:30-2:45 p.m.

5) VIP tickets for talent show...If students still want VIP Seating (sit by their friends); Mrs. Zillig will be available Friday (December 11th) during Morning Home Base. Friday will be the last day to purchase VIP SEATING. Regular seats...Students will be able to purchase up to the day of the show Monday (December 14th). The sooner the better, but we will sell on Monday if need be.

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

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

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Tuesday, December 8, 2015 -- Day A

Student Announcements - Tuesday, December 8, 2015 -- Day A

1) Birthdays Today - December 8th...Brandon Lewis.

2) Congratulations to the following students who were nominated by their teachers to participate in the Belin-Blank Summer Institute held in Iowa City in June 2016. 8th grade...Nick Behnke, Keshauna Bodley, Jimmy Bowen, Adeline Coenen,Jessica Droessler, Ella Esser, Carissa Elskamp, Jacob Fonck, Noah Francois, Emma Gilles, Paige Hanson, David Heinold, Shaelyn Hostager, Gryphon Metcalf, Jacqueline Mootz, Trenton Sanchez, Blake Schleter, Catherine Schueller, Max Schumacher, Avery Setter, Chelce Tract, Erin Weigman, Naomi Winkelman, and Jayme Wuertzer. 7th grade...Samantha Birkett, Seth Dalberg, Ivy Dearstone, Aidan Dunne, Hunter Fehsal, Charlie Fiegen, Caleb Heims, Trenton Heming, Vanessa Kammerude, Abby Kinney, Abby Kramer, Jillian Less, Emily Mueller, Adam Mustafa, Bevin Olson, Melanie Perez, Erika Rohner,Quiana Sabers, McKennan Saunders, Nick Standorf, Kaden Wehrenberg, Grant Wiebke, and Sophia Zebarth. Students nominated for Belin-Blank must return the parent consent form to Ms. Weber by Friday, December 11th in order to move forward in the application process.

3) LEAP program...Snow Shoeing at the Mines of Spain will be meeting with or without snow, rain or shine on Tuesday December 8th. If you signed up for this please plan on going no matter what the weather is doing.

4) Winter Band Concert tonight at 6:30 p.m. in the Jefferson Auditorium.

5) Sports Today...Jefferson Wrestling Meet...Drexler vs. Jefferson vs. Washington at Washington at 4 p.m.

The LRC is helping Ms. Boxleiter and her daughter Amelia collect books for "Amelia's Books For Babies" donation to University of Iowa Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Bring new and gently used books to the LRC and place in our collection box before December 22nd.

Friday, December 4, 2015

Thanks DRA!

Thomas Jefferson Middle School would like to thank the Dubuque Racing Association for their grant award of $3195. Our school recently had the aeroponic garden installed and we can't wait to start planting.




TJMS Student Announcements - Friday, December 4, 2015 -- Day A

1) Birthdays Today - December 4th...Aryana Birch, Gwenith Dunlap, Isabella Shepherd. December 5th...Celia CasarrubiasKelley, Hailee Elliott, Michael Loney.

2) Every student in the building will be participating in the Hour of Code next week! Get ready to participate in the largest learning event in history!

3) Congratulations to the following students who were nominated by their teachers to participate in the Belin-Blank Summer Institute held in Iowa City in June 2016.  Students nominated for Belin-Blank must return the parent consent form to Ms. Weber by Friday, December 11th in order to move forward in the application process.

8th grade...Nick Behnke, Keshauna Bodley, Jimmy Bowen, Adeline Coenen,Jessica Droessler, Ella Esser, Carissa Elskamp, Jacob Fonck, Noah Francois, Emma Gilles, Paige Hanson, David Heinold, Shaelyn Hostager, Gryphon Metcalf, Jacqueline Mootz, Trenton Sanchez, Blake Schleter, Catherine Schueller, Max Schumacher, Avery Setter, Chelce Tract, Erin Weigman, Naomi Winkelman, and Jayme Wuertzer. 

7th grade...Samantha Birkett, Seth Dalberg, Ivy Dearstone, Aidan Dunne, Hunter Fehsal, Charlie Fiegen, Caleb Heims, Trenton Heming, Vanessa Kammerude, Abby Kinney, Abby Kramer, Jillian Less, Emily Mueller, Adam Mustafa, Bevin Olson, Melanie Perez, Erika Rohner,Quiana Sabers, McKennan Saunders, Nick Standorf, Kaden Wehrenberg, Grant Wiebke, and Sophia Zebarth.

4) LEAP program, Snow Shoeing at the Mines of Spain will be meeting with or without snow, rain or shine on Tuesday Dec. 8th. If you signed up for this please plan on going no matter what the weather is doing.

Thursday, December 3, 2015

Student Tardy Policy Update:

  • Student Tardy Policy Update:
    School success goes hand-in-hand with good attendance!
    Being to school on time every day is important. However, we know some mornings can be rather hectic and that is why we allow students to be tardy three (3) times in a trimester without any consequences.
    Beginning with the fourth (4th) tardy, students will receive the following consequence.
    When students arrive…
    > after 7:45am but before 8:30am they will have a 15 minute after school detention.
    > after 8:30am but before 9:00am they will have a 30 minute after school detention.
    > after 9:00am but before 9:30am they will have a 45 minute after school detention.
    Students that arrive after 9:30am, will be considered truant and marked as an “Unexcused Absence.” Ongoing truancy issues may lead to additional involvement with the district’s Truancy Officer.
    Note: Students will receive another three (3) excused tardy passes at the beginning of each trimester.
    Parents
    Please call school if you know your child will be late or absent. 552-4702
    The after school time is not necessarily a consequence, rather a time for your child to get caught up on what they missed.
    Thank you for your assistance.

Thursday, December 3, 2015 -- Day B

TJMS Student Announcements - Thursday, December 3, 2015 -- Day B

1) Birthdays Today - December 3rd...Grace Becker.

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

3) Every student in the building will be participating in the Hour of Code next week! Get ready to participate in the largest learning event in history!

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Wednesday, December 2, 2015 -- Day A

TJMS Student Announcements - Wednesday, December 2, 2015 -- Day A

1) Birthdays Today - December 2nd...Marieka Myrick.

2) Last call to sign up for the spelling bee - you must be signed up in the Main Office or have e-mailed Ms. Weber by the end of the day today. The Jefferson's school-wide spelling bee is on Wednesday, December 9th. The top five students will be selected to represent Jefferson in the sectional spelling bee held at Clarke University in January.

3) Are you interested in real-world issues like school start time, minimum wage, or the refugee crisis? Do you like the research, write, and debate your position on the issues? Applications for Young Citizen's Forum are available in the main office. They must be turned in to the main office by the end of the day today. Contact Ms. Weber, if you have any further questions.

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

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Tuesday, December 1, 2015 -- Day B

TJMS Student Announcements - Tuesday, December 1, 2015 -- Day B

1) Birthdays Today - December 1st...Morgan Brimeyer, Kyle Schmidt.

2) Last call to sign up for the spelling bee - you must be signed up in the Main Office or have e-mailed Ms. Weber by the end of the day on Wednesday. The Jefferson's school-wide spelling bee is on Wednesday, December 9th. The top five students will be selected to represent Jefferson in the sectional spelling bee held at Clarke University in January.

3) Are you interested in real-world issues like school start time, minimum wage, or the refugee crisis? Do you like the research, write, and debate your position on the issues? Applications for Young Citizen's Forum are available in the main office. They must be turned in to the main office by the end of the day on Wednesday, December 2nd. Contact Ms. Weber, if you have any further questions.

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

Monday, November 30, 2015

Monday, November 30, 2015 -- Day A

TJMS Student Announcements - Monday, November 30, 2015 -- Day A

1) Birthdays Today - November 30th...Nicole Schlie.

2) Are you a super speller? Participate in Jefferson's school-wide spelling bee on Wednesday, December 9th. You can sign up for the spelling bee in the main office or by contacting Ms. Weber at miweber@dbqschools.org. The top five students will be selected to represent Jefferson in the sectional spelling bee held at Clarke University in January.

3) Are you interested in real-world issues like school start time, minimum wage, or the refugee crisis? Do you like the research, write, and debate your position on the issues? Applications for Young Citizen's Forum are available in the main office. They must be turned in to the main office by the end of the day on Wednesday, December 2nd. Contact Ms. Weber, if you have any further questions.

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Wednesday, November 25, 2015 -- Day B

TJMS Student Announcements - Wednesday, November 25, 2015 -- Day B

1) Birthdays Today - November 25th...Cole McMahon, Mitchel McMahon, Brianna Wardle. November 26th..Izak Sherbring. November 27th...Mobina Bulles, Adam Horch. November 28th...William Brown, Aidan Dunne. November 29th...Noah Bennett, Skylar Koster.

2) Are you a super speller? Participate in Jefferson's school-wide spelling bee on Wednesday, December 9th. You can sign up for the spelling bee in the main office or by contacting Ms. Weber at miweber@dbqschools.org. The top five students will be selected to represent Jefferson in the sectional spelling bee held at Clarke University in January.

3) Are you interested in real-world issues like school start time, minimum wage, or the refugee crisis? Do you like the research, write, and debate your position on the issues? Applications for Young Citizen's Forum are available in the main office. They must be turned in to the main office by the end of the day on Wednesday, Dec. 2nd. Contact Ms. Weber if you have any further questions.

4) No LEAP activities or any school activities today.

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Tuesday, November 24, 2015 -- Day A

TJMS Student Announcements - Tuesday, November 24, 2015 -- Day A

1) Birthdays Today - November 24th...Megan Slover.

2) Are you a super speller? Participate in Jefferson's school-wide spelling bee on Wednesday, December 9th. You can sign up for the spelling bee in the main office or by contacting Ms. Weber at miweber@dbqschools.org. The top five students will be selected to represent Jefferson in the sectional spelling bee held at Clarke University in January.

Monday, November 23, 2015

Monday, November 23, 2015 -- Day B

TJMS Student Announcements - Monday, November 23, 2015 -- Day B

1) Are you a super speller? Participate in Jefferson's school-wide spelling bee on Wednesday, December 9th. You can sign up for the spelling bee in the main office or by contacting Ms. Weber at miweber@dbqschools.org. The top five students will be selected to represent Jefferson in the sectional spelling bee held at Clarke University in January.

2) During basketball games and wrestling meets, all spectators are reminded to remain in bleachers at all times. No one is permitted on the floor at any time. If the rule is violated you may be ejected from competition and/or future competitions.

Friday, November 20, 2015

Friday, November 20, 2015 -- Day A

TJMS Student Announcements - Friday, November 20, 2015 -- Day A

1) Birthdays Today - November 20th...Jack Dryer, Payton Gibson, Benjamin Knepper, Aalijah Remington.

2) Are you a super speller? Participate in Jefferson's school-wide spelling bee on Wednesday, December 9th. You can sign up for the spelling bee in the main office or by contacting Ms. Weber at miweber@dbqschools.org. The top five students will be selected to represent Jefferson in the sectional spelling bee held at Clarke University in January.

3) During basketball games and wrestling meets, all spectators are reminded to remain in bleachers at all times. No one is permitted on the floor at any time. If the rule is violated you may be ejected from competition and/or future competitions.

Thursday, November 19, 2015

Thursday, November 19, 2015 -- Day B

TJMS Student Announcements - Thursday, November 19, 2015 -- Day B

1) Birthdays Today - November 19th...Timothy Schlarman.

2) Are you a super speller? Participate in Jefferson's school-wide spelling bee on Wednesday, December 9th. You can sign up for the spelling bee in the main office or by contacting Ms. Weber at miweber@dbqschools.org. The top five students will be selected to represent Jefferson in the sectional spelling bee held at Clarke University in January.

3) During basketball games and wrestling meets, all spectators are reminded to remain in bleachers at all times. No one is permitted on the floor at any time. If the rule is violated you may be ejected from competition and/or future competitions.

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

5) Due to the Talent Show try-outs, there will be no Drama 101 after school today.

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Wednesday, November 18, 2015 -- Day A

TJMS Student Announcements - Wednesday, November 18, 2015 -- Day A

1) Birthdays Today - November 18th...Desiree Stock, Marcus Willis.

2) Are you a super speller? Participate in Jefferson's school-wide spelling bee on Wednesday, December 9th. You can sign up for the spelling bee in the main office or by contacting Ms. Weber at miweber@dbqschools.org. The top five students will be selected to represent Jefferson in the sectional spelling bee held at Clarke University in January.

3) During basketball games and wrestling meets, all spectators are reminded to remain in bleachers at all times. No one is permitted on the floor at any time. If the rule is violated you may be ejected from competition and/or future competitions.

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

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Tuesday, November 17, 2015 -- Day B

TJMS Student Announcements - Tuesday, November 17, 2015 -- Day B

1) Birthdays Today - November 17th...Phillip Greer, Zachary Thill, Makela Towne.

2) Are you a super speller? Participate in Jefferson's school-wide spelling bee on Wednesday, December 9th. You can sign up for the spelling bee in the main office or by contacting Ms. Weber at miweber@dbqschools.org. The top five students will be selected to represent Jefferson in the sectional spelling bee held at Clarke University in January.

3) During basketball games and wrestling meets, all spectators are reminded to remain in bleachers at all times. No one is permitted on the floor at any time. If the rule is violated you may be ejected from competition and/or future competitions.

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

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

Monday, November 16, 2015

Monday, November 16, 2015 -- Day A

TJMS Student Announcements - Monday, November 16, 2015 -- Day A

1) Birthdays Today - November 13th...Chase Copeland, Jacob Loney.

2) Are you a super speller? Participate in Jefferson's school-wide spelling bee on Wednesday, December 9th. You can sign up for the spelling bee in the main office or by contacting Ms. Weber at miweber@dbqschools.org. The top five students will be selected to represent Jefferson in the sectional spelling bee held at Clarke University in January.

Friday, November 13, 2015

Friday, November 13, 2015 -- Day B

TJMS Student Announcements - Friday, November 13, 2015 -- Day B

1) Birthdays Today - November 13th...Timothy Leslein, Daquon Lewis, Jackson Ostrander, Avery Setter. November 14th...Levi Neal, Rachel Reavis. November 15th...Zachary Sabers.

2) Now is the time to get your new HillHawk Apparel with this year’s new design. Order forms are in the main office or ask a homebase teacher. All orders must be paid in full and completed by today. Your gear will arrive about a 10 days later.

3) If anyone has uniforms still not turned in from 6th grade track, please turn them into the main office as soon as possible. If not turned in, your parents account will be billed.

4) Are you a super speller? Participate in Jefferson's school-wide spelling bee on Wednesday, December 9th. You can sign up for the spelling bee in the main office or by contacting Ms. Weber at miweber@dbqschools.org. The top five students will be selected to represent Jefferson in the sectional spelling bee held at Clarke University in January.

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

Thursday, November 12, 2015

Thursday, November 12, 2015 -- Day A

TJMS Student Announcements - Thursday, November 12, 2015 -- Day A

1) Birthdays Today - November 12th...Austin Shaffer.

2) Now is the time to get your new HillHawk Apparel with this year’s new design. Order forms are in the main office or ask a homebase teacher. All orders must be paid in full, completed by November 13th and turned into the main office. Your gear will arrive about a 10 days later.

3) If anyone has uniforms still not turned in from 6th grade track, please turn them into the main office as soon as possible. If not turned in, your parents account will be billed.

4) Are you a super speller? Participate in Jefferson's school-wide spelling bee on Wednesday, December 9th. You can sign up for the spelling bee in the main office or by contacting Ms. Weber at miweber@dbqschools.org. The top five students will be selected to represent Jefferson in the sectional spelling bee held at Clarke University in January.

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Wednesday, November 11, 2015 -- Day B

TJMS Student Announcements - Wednesday, November 11, 2015 -- Day B

1) Birthdays Today - November 11th...Paige Holt.

2) Now is the time to get your new HillHawk Apparel with this year’s new design. Order forms are in the main office or ask a homebase teacher. All orders must be paid in full, completed by November 13th and turned into the main office. Your gear will arrive about a 10 days later.

3) If anyone has uniforms still not turned in from 6th grade track, please turn them into the main office as soon as possible.

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Tuesday, November 10, 2015 -- Day A

TJMS Student Announcements - Tuesday, November 10, 2015 -- Day A

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

2) Bowling dates for LEAP are released as November 24th, December 1st and December 8th. Sign up today if you haven’t already.

3) Now is the time to get your new HillHawk Apparel with this year’s new design. Order forms are in the main office or ask a homebase teacher. All orders must be paid in full, completed by November 13th and turned into the main office. Your gear will arrive about a 10 days later.

4) If anyone has uniforms still not turned in from 6th grade track or volleyball, please turn them into the main office as soon as possible.

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

Monday, November 9, 2015

Monday, November 9, 2015 -- Day B

TJMS Student Announcements - Monday, November 9, 2015 -- Day B

1) Birthdays Today - November 9th...Abigail Kramer, Kaitlyn McDonald.

2) Bowling dates for LEAP are released as November 24th, December 1st and December 8th. Sign up today if you haven’t already.

3) Now is the time to get your new HillHawk Apparel with this year’s new design. Order forms are in the main office or ask a homebase teacher. All orders must be paid in full, completed by November 13th and turned into the main office. Your gear will arrive about a 10 days later.

4) If anyone has uniforms still not turned in from 6th grade track or volleyball, please turn them into the main office as soon as possible.

5) Congratulations to Doug Saunders, Shaelyn Hostager and Noah Francois. These three students were the only ones in the entire school to get 100 Pacers on the Fall test! Congratulations, what a great way to be your BEST HillHawks! They all earned a special prize!

6) ITP testing starting this week what a great way to be your BEST HillHawks. Good luck on all your tests and give your best EFFORT!

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

Friday, November 6, 2015

Friday, November 6, 2015 -- Day A

TJMS Student Announcements - Friday, November 6, 2015 -- Day A

1) Birthdays Today - November 7th...Jack Hanson, Mikayla Randall, Ketoria Wilkins. November 8th...Alec Nissen, Isaac Nissen.

2) Bowling dates for LEAP are released as November 24th, December 1st and December 8th. Sign up today if you haven’t already.

3) Now is the time to get your new HillHawk Apparel with this year’s new design. Order forms are in the main office or ask a homebase teacher. All orders must be paid in full, completed by November 13th and turned into the main office. Your gear will arrive about a 10 days later.

4) School Store is now open 7:30-7:45 a.m. in the morning. Pencils, pens, binders, etc will be sold, as well as, novelty items and some HillHawk Apparel. HillsBills are accepted for some items.

5) If anyone has uniforms still not turned in from 6th grade track or volleyball, please turn them into the main office as soon as possible.

6) Site Council Meeting in the LRC on Monday, November 9th at 7:05 a.m.

7) Congratulations to Doug Saunders, Shaelyn Hostager and Noah Francois. These three students were the only ones in the entire school to get 100 Pacers on the Fall test! Congratulations, what a great way to be your BEST HillHawks! They all earned a special prize!

8) ITP testing starting the week of November 9th, a great way to be your BEST HillHawks. Good luck on all your tests and give your best EFFORT!

Thursday, November 5, 2015

Thursday, November 5, 2015 -- Day B

TJMS Student Announcements - Thursday, November 5, 2015 -- Day B

1) The dates for the LEAP Safe Sitter program are today, November 5th, 12th, and 19th. This is the class where the YMCA will get you certified in babysitting through the Red Cross. Attendance at all three classes is mandatory to get certified.

2) Birthdays Today - November 5th...Alex Frapoli.

3) Bowling dates for LEAP are released as November 24th, December 1st and December 8th. Sign up today if you haven’t already.

4) Now is the time to get your new HillHawk Apparel with this year’s new design. Order forms are in the main office or ask a homebase teacher. All orders must be paid in full, completed by November 13th and turned into the main office. Your gear will arrive about a 10 days later.

5) Girls basketball numbers are down across our district league. Please note if we or a team we are playing has less than 10 girls, there will not be a second game played that night.

6) School Store is now open 7:30-7:45 a.m. in the morning. Pencils, pens, binders, etc will be sold, as well as, novelty items and some HillHawk Apparel. HillsBills are accepted for some items.

7) If anyone has uniforms still not turned in from 6th grade track or volleyball, please turn them into the main office as soon as possible.

8) Site Council Meeting in the LRC on Monday, November 9th at 7:05 a.m.

Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Wednesday, October 4, 2015 -- Day A

TJMS Student Announcements - Wednesday, October 4, 2015 -- Day A

1) The dates for the LEAP Safe Sitter program are Thursday, November 5th, 12th, and 19th. This is the class where the YMCA will get you certified in babysitting through the Red Cross. Attendance at all three classes is mandatory to get certified.

2) Birthdays Today - November 4th...Dawson Mussman.

3) Bowling dates for LEAP are released as November 24th, December 1st and December 8th. Sign up today if you haven’t already.

4) Now is the time to get your new HillHawk Apparel with this year’s new design. Order forms are in the main office or ask a homebase teacher. All orders must be paid in full, completed by November 13th and turned into the main office. Your gear will arrive about a 10 days later.

5) Girls basketball numbers are down across our district league. Please note if we or a team we are playing has less than 10 girls, there will not be a second game played that night.

6) School Store is now open 7:30-7:45 a.m. in the morning. Pencils, pens, binders, etc will be sold, as well as, novelty items and some HillHawk Apparel. HillsBills are accepted for some items.

7) If anyone has uniforms still not turned in from 6th grade track or volleyball, please turn them into the main office as soon as possible.

Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Tuesday, November 3, 2015 -- Day B

TJMS Student Announcements - Tuesday, November 3, 2015 -- Day B

1) The dates for the LEAP Safe Sitter program are Thursday, November 5th, 12th, and 19th. This is the class where the YMCA will get you certified in babysitting through the Red Cross. Attendance at all three classes is mandatory to get certified.

2) Birthdays Today - November 3rd...Makenzie Schlie.

3) Bowling dates for LEAP are released as November 24th, December 1st and December 8th. Sign up today if you haven’t already.

4) Now is the time to get your new HillHawk Apparel with this year’s new design. Order forms are in the main office or ask a homebase teacher. All orders must be paid in full, completed by November 13th and turned into the main office. Your gear will arrive about a 10 days later.

5) Girls basketball numbers are down across our district league. Please note if we or a team we are playing has less than 10 girls, there will not be a second game played that night.

6) School Store is now open 7:30-7:45 a.m. in the morning. Pencils, pens, binders, etc will be sold, as well as, novelty items and some HillHawk Apparel. HillsBills are accepted for some items.

7) If anyone has uniforms still not turned in from 6th grade track or volleyball, please turn them into the main office as soon as possible.

Monday, November 2, 2015

Monday, November 2, 2015 -- Day A

TJMS Student Announcements - Monday, November 2, 2015 -- Day A

1) Good luck to all students running the Fall Pacer for gym class. Anyone who gets 100+ will get a reward and special recognition from Mr. Hatcher.

2) The dates for the LEAP Safe Sitter program are Thursday, November 5th, 12th, and 19th. This is the class where the YMCA will get you certified in babysitting through the Red Cross. Attendance at all three classes is mandatory to get certified.

3) Birthdays Today - November 2nd...Rashawn Braboy, Nathan Oswalt.

4) Bowling dates for LEAP are released as November 24th, December 1st and December 8th. Sign up today if you haven’t already.

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Wednesday, October 28, 2015 -- Day B

TJMS Student Announcements - Wednesday, October 28, 2015 -- Day B

1) Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on today, October 28th from 3:00-8:00 p.m. and on Thursday, October 29th from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. and 3:00-7:00 p.m. This year we will be scheduling conferences. Please sign up for a 25 minute block to meet with your child's house teachers in the science classrooms. Specialist teachers will be available for conferences but will not be scheduled. Please plan to meet with specialists before or after your child's scheduled time. If you have any questions regarding conferences, please contact the main office at 552-4700. https://ptcfast.com/schools/Thomas_Jefferson_Middle_School

2) Stop in the LRC to visit Jefferson's Scholastic Book Fair. The book fair will be here through today.

3) No after school activities today due to parent teacher conferences. No Leap or sports.

4) Good luck to all students running the Fall Pacer for gym class. Anyone who gets 100+ will get a reward and special recognition from Mr. Hatcher.

5) Birthdays Today - October 28th...Michael Harman. October 29th...March Samuel, Samuel Scales, Haley Smith, Cole Thill, Luke Thill. October 30th...Tobias Dearstone, Madalynn Gienau. November 1st...Anselina Jabwa.

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Tuesday, October 27, 2015 -- Day A

TJMS Student Announcements - Tuesday, October 27, 2015 -- Day A

1) Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday, October 28th from 3:00-8:00 p.m. and on Thursday, October 29th from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. and 3:00-7:00 p.m. This year we will be scheduling conferences. Please sign up for a 25 minute block to meet with your child's house teachers in the science classrooms. Specialist teachers will be available for conferences but will not be scheduled. Please plan to meet with specialists before or after your child's scheduled time. If you have any questions regarding conferences, please contact the main office at 552-4700. https://ptcfast.com/schools/Thomas_Jefferson_Middle_School

2) Stop in the LRC to visit Jefferson's Scholastic Book Fair. The book fair will be here now through 10/28. You can pick up book fair flyers in the LRC to see what's new at the book fair.

3) No after school activities this Wednesday due to parent teacher conferences. No Leap or sports.

Monday, October 26, 2015

Monday, October 26, 2015 -- Day B

TJMS Student Announcements - Monday, October 26, 2015 -- Day B

1) Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday, October 28th from 3:00-8:00 p.m. and on Thursday, October 29th from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. and 3:00-7:00 p.m. This year we will be scheduling conferences. Please sign up for a 25 minute block to meet with your child's house teachers in the science classrooms. Specialist teachers will be available for conferences but will not be scheduled. Please plan to meet with specialists before or after your child's scheduled time. If you have any questions regarding conferences, please contact the main office at 552-4700. https://ptcfast.com/schools/Thomas_Jefferson_Middle_School

2) Stop in the LRC to visit Jefferson's Scholastic Book Fair. The book fair will be here now through 10/28. You can pick up book fair flyers in the LRC to see what's new at the book fair.

3) Anyone interested in being a part of the Spring Musical, please sign up on the Auditorium door.

Friday, October 23, 2015

Friday, October 23, 2015 -- Day A

TJMS Student Announcements - Friday, October 23, 2015 -- Day A

1) Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday, October 28th from 3:00-8:00 p.m. and on Thursday, October 29th from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. and 3:00-7:00 p.m. This year we will be scheduling conferences. Please sign up for a 25 minute block to meet with your child's house teachers in the science classrooms. Specialist teachers will be available for conferences but will not be scheduled. Please plan to meet with specialists before or after your child's scheduled time. If you have any questions regarding conferences, please contact the main office at 552-4700. https://ptcfast.com/schools/Thomas_Jefferson_Middle_School

2) Birthdays Today - October 23rd...Keegan Lenz, Logan Lenz. October 24th...Megan Hammerand, Gabrielle Kircher. October 25th...Alexander Carman, Logan Moore.

3) Stop in the LRC to visit Jefferson's Scholastic Book Fair. The book fair will be here now through 10/28. You can pick up book fair flyers in the LRC to see what's new at the book fair.

4) Anyone interested in being a part of the Spring Musical, please sign up on the Auditorium door.

Thursday, October 22, 2015

Thursday, October 22, 2015 -- Day B

TJMS Student Announcements - Thursday, October 22, 2015 -- Day B

1) Wrestling starts today, October 22nd. A physical must be on file in the main office in order to participate.

2) Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday, October 28th from 3:00-8:00 p.m. and on Thursday, October 29th from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. and 3:00-7:00 p.m. This year we will be scheduling conferences. Please sign up for a 25 minute block to meet with your child's house teachers in the science classrooms. Specialist teachers will be available for conferences but will not be scheduled. Please plan to meet with specialists before or after your child's scheduled time. If you have any questions regarding conferences, please contact the main office at 552-4700. https://ptcfast.com/schools/Thomas_Jefferson_Middle_School

3) Birthdays Today - October 22nd...Tyler Freiburger, Levi Schueller.

4) Stop in the LRC to visit Jefferson's Scholastic Book Fair. The book fair will be here now through 10/28. You can pick up book fair flyers in the LRC to see what's new at the book fair.

Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Wednesday, October 21, 2015 -- Day A

TJMS - Student Announcements - Wednesday, October 21, 2015 -- Day A

1) Wrestling starts Thursday, October 22nd. A physical must be on file in the main office in order to participate.

2) Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday, October 28th from 3:00-8:00 p.m. and on Thursday, October 29th from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. and 3:00-7:00 p.m. This year we will be scheduling conferences. Please sign up for a 25 minute block to meet with your child's house teachers in the science classrooms. Specialist teachers will be available for conferences but will not be scheduled. Please plan to meet with specialists before or after your child's scheduled time. If you have any questions regarding conferences, please contact the main office at 552-4700. https://ptcfast.com/schools/Thomas_Jefferson_Middle_School

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

4) Stop in the LRC to visit Jefferson's Scholastic Book Fair. The book fair will be here from 10/21 to 10/28. You can pick up book fair flyers in the LRC to see what's new at the book fair.

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Tuesday, October 20. 2015 -- Day B

TJMS - Student Announcements - Tuesday, October 20. 2015 -- Day B

1) Wrestling starts Thursday, October 22nd. A physical must be on file in the main office in order to participate.

2) Teachers and students, please note that the LRC will be closed most Thursdays from 11:00-11:30 while TJMS Live is being recorded. Thank you!

3) Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday, October 28th from 3:00-8:00 p.m. and on Thursday, October 29th from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. and 3:00-7:00 p.m. This year we will be scheduling conferences. Please sign up for a 25 minute block to meet with your child's house teachers in the science classrooms. Specialist teachers will be available for conferences but will not be scheduled. Please plan to meet with specialists before or after your child's scheduled time. If you have any questions regarding conferences, please contact the main office at 552-4700. https://ptcfast.com/schools/Thomas_Jefferson_Middle_School

4) Birthdays Today - October 20th...Katie Carlson, Jessica Droessler.

Monday, October 19, 2015

Monday, October 19, 2015 -- Day A

TJMS - Student Announcements - Monday, October 19, 2015 -- Day A

1) Girls basketball starts today, please report to the North Gym at 2:30. Wrestling starts Thursday, October 22nd. A physical must be on file in the main office in order to participate.

2) Teachers and students, please note that the LRC will be closed most Thursdays from 11:00-11:30 while TJMS Live is being recorded. Thank you!

3) Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday, October 28th from 3:00-8:00 p.m. and on Thursday, October 29th from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. and 3:00-7:00 p.m. This year we will be scheduling conferences. Please sign up for a 25 minute block to meet with your child's house teachers in the science classrooms. Specialist teachers will be available for conferences but will not be scheduled. Please plan to meet with specialists before or after your child's scheduled time. If you have any questions regarding conferences, please contact the main office at 552-4700. https://ptcfast.com/schools/Thomas_Jefferson_Middle_School

4) Birthdays Today - October 19th...Xavionna Droessler, Jerod Hubanks, Hunter Miller.

Friday, October 16, 2015

Friday, October 16, 2015 -- Day B

TJMS - Student Announcements - Friday, October 16, 2015 -- Day B

1) Students going on the Fundraiser River Cruise...There are only a few students left that need to bring their signed permission slips to the main office. These must be turned in this morning.

2) Girls basketball starts on Monday, October 19th. Wrestling starts Thursday, October 22nd. A physical must be on file in the main office in order to participate.

3) Teachers and students, please note that the LRC will be closed most Thursdays from 11:00-11:30 while TJMS Live is being recorded. Thank you!

4) Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday, October 28th from 3:00-8:00 p.m. and on Thursday, October 29th from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. and 3:00-7:00 p.m. This year we will be scheduling conferences. Please sign up for a 25 minute block to meet with your child's house teachers in the science classrooms. Specialist teachers will be available for conferences but will not be scheduled. Please plan to meet with specialists before or after your child's scheduled time. If you have any questions regarding conferences, please contact the main office at 552-4700. https://ptcfast.com/schools/Thomas_Jefferson_Middle_School

NO BAND TODAY

Monday: Wear your shirt backwards and turn your back on drugs.
Tuesday-Its wear red day!
Wednesday – its Friends don’t let friends do drugs- Twin Day!
Thursday - Plaid is rad, drugs are bad. Wear Plaid clothes!
Friday – Team up against drugs and wear your favorite team attire!
To learn more about Red Ribbon Week, visit http://redribbon.org/

Thursday, October 15, 2015

Thursday, October 15, 2015 -- Day A

TJMS - Student Announcements - Thursday, October 15, 2015 -- Day A

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

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

3) Any girls interested in attending a hitting and skills softball camp sponsored by the Clarke University, see Mr. Hatcher for more details.

4) Students going on the Fundraiser River Cruise, please bring your signed permission slip to the main office. This must be turned in before Friday.

5) Girls basketball starts next week, Monday, October 19th. Wrestling starts Thursday, October 22nd. Sign up in the café today.

6) Teachers and students, please note that the LRC will be closed most Thursdays from 11:00-11:30 while TJMS Live is being recorded. Thank you!

7) Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday, October 28th from 3:00-8:00 p.m. and on Thursday, October 29th from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. and 3:00-7:00 p.m. This year we will be scheduling conferences. Please sign up for a 25 minute block to meet with your child's house teachers in the science classrooms. Specialist teachers will be available for conferences but will not be scheduled. Please plan to meet with specialists before or after your child's scheduled time. If you have any questions regarding conferences, please contact the main office at 552-4700. https://ptcfast.com/schools/Thomas_Jefferson_Middle_School

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Wednesday, October 14, 2015 -- Day B

TJMS - Student Announcements - Wednesday, October 14, 2015 -- Day B

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

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

3) Any girls interested in attending a hitting and skills softball camp sponsored by the Clarke University, see Mr. Hatcher for more details.

4) Students going on the Fundraiser River Cruise, please bring your signed permission slip to the main office. This must be turned in before Friday.

5) Girls basketball starts next week, Monday, October 19th. Wrestling starts Thursday, October 22nd. Sign up in the café today.

6) Teachers and students, please note that the LRC will be closed most Thursdays from 11:00-11:30 while TJMS Live is being recorded. Thank you!

7) Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday, October 28th from 3:00-8:00 p.m. and on Thursday, October 29th from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. and 3:00-7:00 p.m. This year we will be scheduling conferences. Please sign up for a 25 minute block to meet with your child's house teachers in the science classrooms. Specialist teachers will be available for conferences but will not be scheduled. Please plan to meet with specialists before or after your child's scheduled time. If you have any questions regarding conferences, please contact the main office at 552-4700. https://ptcfast.com/schools/Thomas_Jefferson_Middle_School

Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Tuesday, October 13, 2015 -- Day A

TJMS - Student Announcements - Tuesday, October 13, 2015 -- Day A

1) Birthdays Today - October 13th...Paige Hanson, Jayla Smith, Kayla Smith.

2) Sports Today - 8th Grade Football...Jefferson vs. Roosevelt Purple at Roosevelt beginning at 4:15 p.m.

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

4) The new dates for the LEAP Safe Sitter program are Thursday, November 5th, 12th, and 19th. This is the class that the YMCA will get you certified in babysitting through the Red Cross. Attendance at all three classes is mandatory to get certified.

5) Any girls interested in attending a hitting and skills softball camp sponsored by the Clarke University, see Mr. Hatcher for more details.

6) Students can pre-order the newly released "Diary of a Wimpy Kid Old School" book. For details see one of the Librarians in the LRC.

7) Students going on the Fundraiser River Cruise, please bring your signed permission slip to the main office. This must be turned in before Friday.

8) Girls basketball starts next week, Monday, October 19th. Wrestling starts Thursday, October 22nd. Sign up in the café today.

Monday, October 12, 2015

Monday, October 12, 2015 -- Day B

TJMS - Student Announcements - Monday, October 12, 2015 -- Day B

1) Birthdays Today - October 9th...Kobe Meyer. October 11th...Amilleon Brand, Erica Brimeyer, Michaela Ward. October 12th...Joseph Rettenberger.

2) Sports Today - 8th Grade Football...Jefferson vs. Drexler Black at Western Dubuque beginning at 4:15 p.m.

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

4) The new dates for the LEAP Safe Sitter program are Thursday, November 5th, 12th, and 19th. This is the class that the YMCA will get you certified in babysitting through the Red Cross. Attendance at all three classes is mandatory to get certified.

5) Any girls interested in attending a hitting and skills softball camp sponsored by the Clarke University, see Mr. Hatcher for more details.

6) Students can pre-order the newly released "Diary of a Wimpy Kid Old School" book. For details see one of the Librarians in the LRC.

7) Students going on the Fundraiser River Cruise, please bring your signed permission slip to the main office. This must be turned in before Friday.

Thursday, October 8, 2015

Thursday, October 8, 2015 -- Day A


TJMS - Student Announcements - Thursday, October 8, 2015 -- Day A

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

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

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

4) Any girls interested in attending a hitting and skills softball camp sponsored by the Clarke University, see Mr. Hatcher for more details.

5) Students can pre-order the newly released "Diary of a Wimpy Kid Old School" book. For details see one of the Librarians in the LRC.

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Wednesday, October 7, 2015 -- Day B

TJMS - Student Announcements - Wednesday, October 7, 2015 -- Day B

1) DARE TO DREAM...Any girl in grades 6-8 are invited to attend. The day of this activity is Saturday, October 24th at NICC Town Clock. For more information please stop by the main office. Deadline to register is Wednesday, October 7th.

2) Birthdays Today - October 7th...Justin Christensen, William Kutsch

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

4) 6th grade wrestling begins today, October 7th. Participants make sure you sign up through LEAP, bring gym clothes to wrestle in, and go to café this Wednesday at 2:35 just like any other LEAP activity.

5) Any girls interested in attending a hitting and skills softball camp sponsored by the Clarke University, see Mr. Hatcher for more details.

6) The YMCA has cancelled all L.E.A.P. Safe Sitter programs for the month of October, they will be reschedule for November, but the dates are unknown at this time.

7) Students can pre-order the newly released "Diary of a Wimpy Kid Old School" book. For details see one of the Librarians in the LRC.

Tuesday, October 6, 2015

Tuesday, October 6, 2015 -- Day A


TJMS - Student Announcements - Tuesday, October 6, 2015 -- Day A

1) DARE TO DREAM...Any girl in grades 6-8 are invited to attend. The day of this activity is Saturday, October 24th at NICC Town Clock. For more information please stop by the main office. Deadline to register is Wednesday, October 7th.

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

3) Sports Today - Girls Red Volleyball...Jefferson Red vs. Mazzuchelli Blue. 7th grade at Jefferson and 8th grade at Mazzuchelli; both games beginning at 4 p.m.

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

5) Sports Today - 6th grade Boys and Girls Track & Field...Track Meet at Dalzell beginning at 5 p.m.

6) LEAP Animal Allies with the Dubuque Humane Society is cancelled for today, October 6th.

7) MAP testing is completed. The LRC is now open. Please check emails or stop in the LRC to return or to renew your books.

8) 6th grade wrestling begins this Wednesday, October 7th. Participants make sure you sign up through LEAP, bring gym clothes to wrestle in, and go to café this Wednesday at 2:35 just like any other LEAP activity.

9) Any girls interested in attending a hitting and skills softball camp sponsored by the Clarke University, see Mr. Hatcher for more details.

Monday, October 5, 2015

Monday, October 5, 2015 -- Day B

TJMS - Student Announcements - Monday, October 5, 2015 -- Day B

1) DARE TO DREAM...Any girl in grades 6-8 are invited to attend. The day of this activity is Saturday, October 24th at NICC Town Clock. For more information please stop by the main office.

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

3) Both boys and girls 6th grade track participants will practice today.

4) Just a reminder if parents are attending a sporting event at Western Dubuque Schools, they do charge admission. $3 for adults, $1 for kids.

5) LEAP Animal Allies with the Dubuque Humane Society is cancelled for Tuesday, October 6th.

6) MAP testing is completed. The LRC is now open. Please check emails or stop in the LRC to return or to renew your books.

7) Any students or teachers with cards and/or money, please bring them to the office.

Friday, October 2, 2015

Friday, October 2, 2015 -- Day A

TJMS - Student Announcements - Friday, October 2, 2015 -- Day A

1) Birthdays Today - October 2nd...Dwain Enoch, Madeline Vohl. October 3rd..Caleb Stock. October 4th...Myles Conley, Mikayla Teasdale, Brandon Thornton.

2) DARE TO DREAM...Any girl in grades 6-8 are invited to attend. The day of this activity is Saturday, October 24th at NICC Town Clock. For more information please stop by the main office.

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

4) Both boys and girls 6th grade track participants will practice this coming Monday, October 5th.

5) Just a reminder if parents are attending a sporting event at Western Dubuque Schools, they do charge admission. $3 for adults, $1 for kids.

6) LEAP Animal Allies with the Dubuque Humane Society is cancelled for Tuesday, October 6th.

7) If any staff or students have any fundraiser cards or money please turn it into the main office as soon as possible.

Thursday, October 1, 2015

Thursday, October 1, 2015 -- Day B

TJMS - Student Announcements - Thursday, October 1, 2015 -- Day B

1) Birthdays Today - October 1st...Charnae Wheeler.

2) Boys Intramural Track and Field will practice today from 2:30 to 4:15 p.m.

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

4) Sports Today - 7th/8th Girls/Boys Cross Country...Cross Country Meet at Western Dubuque (Epworth) beginning at 4:30 p.m.

5) Both boys and girls 6th grade track participants will practice this coming Monday, October 5th.

6) Just a reminder if parents are attending a sporting event at Western Dubuque Schools, they do charge admission. $3 for adults, $1 for kids.

7) LEAP Animal Allies with the Dubuque Humane Society is cancelled for Tuesday, October 6th.

Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Wednesday, September 30, 2015 -- Day A

TJMS - Student Announcements - Wednesday, September 30, 2015 -- Day A

1) Birthdays Today - September 30th...Andrew Anderson, Kaliena Betwell.

2) Girls Intramural Track and Field will practice today from 2:30 to 4:15 p.m.

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

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Tuesday, September 29, 2015 -- Day B

TJMS - Student Announcements - Tuesday, September 29, 2015 -- Day B

1) Birthdays Today - September 29th...Jasmine Lewis.

2) Today, September 29th at 11:00 a.m. in the LRC, there will be a TJMS Live meeting for ALL 7th and 8th grade students interested in joining the crew. Come to the LRC at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, even if you haven't completed an application. We need students who are good readers to be anchors, good writers to write the script, and also techy students to run the cameras and edit the show. This year the crew will meet at 11 a.m., so band/choir/orchestra students are able to participate, too! Please see Mrs. Hancock with any questions. See you on Tuesday!

3) Boys Intramural Track and Field will practice today from 2:30 to 4:15 p.m.

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

Monday, September 28, 2015

Monday, September 28, 2015 -- Day A

TJMS - Student Announcements - Monday, September 28, 2015 -- Day A

1) Birthdays Today - September 28th...Tyler Dryer, Timothy Gronau, Jason Hyde.

2) On Tuesday, September 29th at 11:00 a.m. in the LRC, there will be a TJMS Live meeting for ALL students interested in joining the crew. Come to the LRC at 7:45 a.m. on Tuesday, even if you haven't completed an application. We need students who are good readers to be anchors, good writers to write the script, and also techy students to run the cameras and edit the show. This year the crew will meet at 11 a.m., so band/choir/orchestra students are able to participate, too! Please see Mrs. Hancock with any questions. See you on Tuesday!

3) Girls Intramural Track and Field will practice today from 2:30 to 4:15 p.m.

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

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

Friday, September 25, 2015

Friday, September 25, 2015 -- Day B

TJMS - Student Announcements - Friday, September 25, 2015 -- Day B

1) Birthdays Today - September 25th...Damon Fransen, Elleyna Heims. September 26th...Gabrielle Liptak. September 27th...Mackenzie Cook, Emma Gowen, Kaylee Hantelmann.

2) On Tuesday, September 29th at 11:00 a.m. in the LRC, there will be a TJMS Live meeting for ALL students interested in joining the crew. Come to the LRC at 7:45 a.m. on Tuesday, even if you haven't completed an application. We need students who are good readers to be anchors, good writers to write the script, and also techy students to run the cameras and edit the show. This year the crew will meet at 11 a.m., so band/choir/orchestra students are able to participate, too! Please see Mrs. Hancock with any questions. See you on Tuesday!

3) Students who are applying for Lego League and Mock Trial - your applications are due by the end of the day on Tuesday in the main office!

Thursday, September 24, 2015

Thursday, September 24, 2015 -- Day A

TJMS - Student Announcements - Thursday, September 24, 2015 -- Day A

1) Birthdays Today - September 24th...Jackson Heiderscheit, Mya Wallace.

2) Any 6th, 7th, or 8th grade student who is a creative thinker, problem solver, and team player should check out Jefferson's First Lego League teams. Introductory meetings will be held on Wednesday, Sept 23 during Pd 4 for 7th/8th grade and on Thursday, Sept 24 during Pd 0 for 6th grade in the small cafeteria. You will receive more information about Lego League and be given an application that must be completed by September 30. If you are interested, contact Ms. Weber for more information. miweber@dbqschools.org

3) Order in the Court! We are looking for 7th and 8th grade students who would like to be involved in mock trial. If you are a quick thinker and like to act, check out this fun program. An introductory meeting will be held on Thursday, Sept 24 during Pd 4 in the small cafeteria. If you are interested, contact Ms. Weber for more information. miweber@dbqschools.org

4) We are happy to announce that Drama 101 will again be part of LEAP programs. Students can sign up with Mrs. Beau after school in café. Classes will be Tuesday/Thursday, beginning September 22nd. Class will run from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. Drama 101 is a great introduction to the work and experiences of our school musical.

5) Boys Track and Field Intramurals will be practicing today from 2:30-4:15 p.m.

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

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

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

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Wednesday, September 23, 2015 -- Day B

TJMS - Student Announcements - September 23, 2015 -- Day B

1) Birthdays Today - September 23rd...No birthdays today.

2) Any 6th, 7th, or 8th grade student who is a creative thinker, problem solver, and team player should check out Jefferson's First Lego League teams. Introductory meetings will be held on Wednesday, Sept 23 during Pd 4 for 7th/8th grade and on Thursday, Sept 24 during Pd 0 for 6th grade in the small cafeteria. You will receive more information about Lego League and be given an application that must be completed by September 30. If you are interested, contact Ms. Weber for more information. miweber@dbqschools.org

3) Order in the Court! We are looking for 7th and 8th grade students who would like to be involved in mock trial. If you are a quick thinker and like to act, check out this fun program. An introductory meeting will be held on Thursday, Sept 24 during Pd 4 in the small cafeteria. If you are interested, contact Ms. Weber for more information. miweber@dbqschools.org

4) We are happy to announce that Drama 101 will again be part of LEAP programs. Students can sign up with Mrs. Beau after school in café. Classes will be Tuesday/Thursday, beginning September 22nd. Class will run from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. Drama 101 is a great introduction to the work and experiences of our school musical.

5) Girls Track and Field Intramurals will be practicing today from 2:30-4:15 p.m.

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

7) TJMS Live! is now accepting applications from students who are interested in being a part of the production crew! We need 7th or 8th grade students for both onscreen and behind the scenes jobs such as video editing and running the cameras. Please stop by Mrs. Schmitz, the guidance secretary's, office and pick up your application. They must be signed by you and a parent and turned in by today, September 23rd to be considered for a position on the crew! Please see Mrs. Hancock if you have any questions.

8) HillHawks are reminded to be the BEST at taking the MAP tests this Fall, be on your Best Behavior so it’s quiet during test, give your Best Effort, have your Best Attitude, and have your Best Self-Discipline to concentrate and focus. Good Luck HillHawks!

9) Students are reminded to go to their designated area if you arrive before 7:40 a.m. Students can only use their lockers before 7:40 if your locker is located in your designated area. 6th graders=6th grade area. 7th graders=7th grade hallway. 8th graders=8th grade hallway by library, Lee, Streets, Boxleiter homebases outside bottom floor Science hallway. Students cannot go to Band/choir or gym lockers before 7:40.

10) Students are remind to stay out of the streets when walking to and from school. At no time should students be in the middle of the street impeding traffic in anyway. Always use the sidewalk, Be your B.E.S.T. HillHawks and being your best means staying Safe.

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Tuesday, September 22, 2015 -- Day A

TJMS - Student Announcements - Tuesday, September 22, 2015 -- Day A

1) Birthdays Today - September 22nd...Austin Barry, Autumn Strong.

2) Any 6th, 7th, or 8th grade student who is a creative thinker, problem solver, and team player should check out Jefferson's First Lego League teams. Introductory meetings will be held on Wednesday, Sept 23 during Pd 4 for 7th/8th grade and on Thursday, Sept 24 during Pd 0 for 6th grade in the small cafeteria. You will receive more information about Lego League and be given an application that must be completed by September 30. If you are interested, contact Ms. Weber for more information. miweber@dbqschools.org

3) Order in the Court! We are looking for 7th and 8th grade students who would like to be involved in mock trial. If you are a quick thinker and like to act, check out this fun program. An introductory meeting will be held on Thursday, Sept 24 during Pd 4 in the small cafeteria. If you are interested, contact Ms. Weber for more information. miweber@dbqschools.org

4) We are happy to announce that Drama 101 will again be part of LEAP programs. Students can sign up with Mrs. Beau after school in café. Classes will be Tuesday/Thursday, beginning September 22nd. Class will run from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. Drama 101 is a great introduction to the work and experiences of our school musical.

5) Boys Track and Field Intramurals will be practicing today from 2:30-4:15 p.m.

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

7) Sports Today - Girls & Boys Cross Country...Cross Country Meet tonight at the Dubuque Soccer Complex beginning at 4:30 p.m.

8) Students who checked out books at the beginning of this year are now overdue. If you haven't already, please return the book to the LRC as soon as you can. Be aware that MAP testing may be going on. Quiet is appreciated. Thank you from the Library staff.

9) TJMS Live! is now accepting applications from students who are interested in being a part of the production crew! We need 7th or 8th grade students for both onscreen and behind the scenes jobs such as video editing and running the cameras. Please stop by Mrs. Schmitz, the guidance secretary's, office and pick up your application. They must be signed by you and a parent and turned in by Wednesday, September 23rd to be considered for a position on the crew! Please see Mrs. Hancock if you have any questions.

10) HillHawks are reminded to be the BEST at taking the MAP tests this Fall, be on your Best Behavior so it’s quiet during test, give your Best Effort, have your Best Attitude, and have your Best Self-Discipline to concentrate and focus. Good Luck HillHawks!

11) Students are reminded to go to their designated area if you arrive before 7:40 a.m. Students can only use their lockers before 7:40 if your locker is located in your designated area. 6th graders=6th grade area. 7th graders=7th grade hallway. 8th graders=8th grade hallway by library, Lee, Streets, Boxleiter homebases outside bottom floor Science hallway. Students cannot go to Band/choir or gym lockers before 7:40.

Monday, September 21, 2015

Monday, September 21, 2015 -- Day B

TJMS - Student Announcements - Monday, September 21, 2015 -- Day B

1) Birthdays Today - September 21st...Keshauna Bodley, Liberty Jones, Samantha Washington.

2) Be sure to turn your Fundraiser money an tickets today.

3) We are happy to announce that Drama 101 will again be part of LEAP programs. Students can sign up with Mrs. Beau after school in café. Classes will be Tuesday/Thursday, beginning September 22nd. Class will run from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. Drama 101 is a great introduction to the work and experiences of our school musical.

4) Girls Track and Field Intramurals will be practicing today from 2:30-4:15 p.m.

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

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

7) Students who checked out books at the beginning of this year are now overdue. If you haven't already, please return the book to the LRC as soon as you can. Be aware that MAP testing may be going on. Quiet is appreciated. Thank you from the Library staff.

8) TJMS Live! is now accepting applications from students who are interested in being a part of the production crew! We need 7th or 8th grade students for both onscreen and behind the scenes jobs such as video editing and running the cameras. Please stop by Mrs. Schmitz, the guidance secretary's, office and pick up your application. They must be signed by you and a parent and turned in by Wednesday, September 23rd to be considered for a position on the crew! Please see Mrs. Hancock if you have any questions.

9) HilllHawks are reminded to be the BEST at taking the MAP tests this Fall, be on your Best Behavior so it’s quiet during test, give your Best Effort, have your Best Attitude, and have your Best Self-Discipline to concentrate and focus. Good Luck HillHawks!

Friday, September 18, 2015

Friday, September 18, 2015 -- Day A

TJMS - Student Announcements - Friday, September 18, 2015 -- Day A

1) The Jefferson Activity Bus will add a new stop to our route. We will now stop at Tanzanite and Mount Alpine at approximately 4:43 p.m.

2) Birthdays Today - September 18th...Caleb Heims, Jacqueline Mootz, Kaitlyn Nauman, Ian Ninneman. September 19th...Geenaly Carmona, Ivy Dearstone, Jared Sabers.

3) The last day of Fundraiser Sales is Monday, September 21st.

4) Parents of 7th Grade Students...If your student has not gotten their Tdap booster shot, this will need to be done as soon as possible. This is a requirement of the state. Please call your physician or the VNA to get the immunization and request they send a copy of the record to the school nurse. The VNA will be at Kids Expo on October 10th, please call them at 556-6200 to make an appointment.

5) We are happy to announce that Drama 101 will again be part of LEAP programs. Students can sign up with Mrs. Beau after school in café. Classes will be Tuesday/Thursday, beginning September 22nd. Class will run from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. Drama 101 is a great introduction to the work and experiences of our school musical.

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

7) Sports Today - Girls and Boys Cross Country...Cross Country Meet at Fillmore Gold Course beginning at 4:30 p.m.

8) Students who checked out books at the beginning of this year are now overdue. If you haven't already, please return the book to the LRC as soon as you can. Be aware that MAP testing may be going on. Quiet is appreciated. Thank you from the Library staff.

9) This Friday night at Dalzell Field all 8th grade football players can get into the game for free if you wear your Jefferson Jersey. You will walk the track between the sophomore and varsity games across the grandstand and get recognized. See you there HillHawks! Join the HillHawk Athletics twitter page at @GoHillHawks. Just a reminder HillHawks who are attending varsity football games at Dalzell you need to be your BEST, and follow these rules. •Sit in the Middle School student section, unless you are sitting with your parents; •No hanging out behind the bleachers by concession stands or restrooms; •No backpacks; •No horseplay, or hands-on activities; •No throwing of food/drink; •Must stay on home side of bleachers; •Stay out of team room area; •No students allowed in press box area or on elevator; •Listen to authority or you will be asked to leave game, and you may not be permitted back until next season; •Questions see Mr. Hatcher.

10) TJMS Live! is now accepting applications from students who are interested in being a part of the production crew! We need 7th or 8th grade students for both onscreen and behind the scenes jobs such as video editing and running the cameras. Please stop by Mrs. Schmitz, the guidance secretary's, office and pick up your application. They must be signed by you and a parent and turned in by Wednesday, September 23rd to be considered for a position on the crew! Please see Mrs. Hancock if you have any questions.



11) HIlllHawks are reminded to be the BEST at taking the MAP tests this Fall, be on your Best Behavior so it’s quiet during test, give your Best Effort, have your Best Attitude, and have your Best Self-Discipline to concentrate and focus. Good Luck HillHawks!

Thursday, September 17, 2015

Thursday, September 17, 2015 -- Day B

TJMS - Student Announcements - Thursday, September 17, 2015 -- Day B

1) The Jefferson Activity Bus will add a new stop to our route. We will now stop at Tanzanite and Mount Alpine at approximately 4:43 p.m.

2) 6th grade boys track and field intra-murals will meet today from 2:30-4:15 p.m.

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

4) The last day of Fundraiser Sales is Monday, September 21st.

5) Parents of 7th Grade Students...If your student has not gotten their Tdap booster shot, this will need to be done as soon as possible. This is a requirement of the state. Please call your physician or the VNA to get the immunization and request they send a copy of the record to the school nurse. The VNA will be at Kids Expo on October 10th, please call them at 556-6200 to make an appointment.

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

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

8) Students who checked out books at the beginning of this year are now overdue. If you haven't already, please return the book to the LRC as soon as you can. Be aware that MAP testing may be going on. Quiet is appreciated. Thank you from the Library staff.

9) This Friday night at Dalzell Field all 8th grade football players can get into the game for free if you wear your Jefferson Jersey. You will walk the track between the sophomore and varsity games across the grandstand and get recognized. See you there HillHawks! Join the HillHawk Athletics twitter page at @GoHillHawks. Just a reminder HillHawks who are attending varsity football games at Dalzell you need to be your BEST, and follow these rules. 

•Sit in the Middle School student section, unless you are sitting with your parents;
•No hanging out behind the bleachers by concession stands or restrooms; 
•No backpacks; 
•No horseplay, or hands-on activities; 
•No throwing of food/drink;
•Must stay on home side of bleachers; 
•Stay out of team room area; 
•No students allowed in press box area or on elevator;
•Listen to authority or you will be asked to leave game, and you may not be permitted back until next season; 
•Questions see Mr. Hatcher.

10) TJMS Live! is now accepting applications from students who are interested in being a part of the production crew! We need 7th or 8th grade students for both onscreen and behind the scenes jobs such as video editing and running the cameras. Please stop by Mrs. Schmitz, the guidance secretary's, office and pick up your application. They must be signed by you and a parent and turned in by Wednesday, September 23rd to be considered for a position on the crew! Please see Mrs. Hancock if you have any questions.

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Wednesday, September 16, 2015 -- Day A

TJMS - Student Announcements - Wednesday, September 16, 2015 -- Day A

1) The Jefferson Activity Bus will add a new stop to our route. We will now stop at Tanzanite and Mount Alpine at approximately 4:43 p.m.

2) 6th grade girls track and field intra-murals will meet today from 2:30-4:15 p.m.

3) Birthdays Today - September 16, 2015...Logan Scherf, Derek Velstra.

4) The last day of Fundraiser Sales is Monday, September 21st.

5) Parents of 7th Grade Students...If your student has not gotten their Tdap booster shot, this will need to be done as soon as possible. This is a requirement of the state. Please call your physician or the VNA to get the immunization and request they send a copy of the record to the school nurse. The VNA will be at Kids Expo on October 10th, please call them at 556-6200 to make an appointment.

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Tuesday, September 15, 2015 -- Day B

TJMS - Student Announcements - Tuesday, September 15, 2015 -- Day B

1) The Jefferson Activity Bus will add a new stop to our route. We will now stop at Tanzanite and Mount Alpine at approximately 4:43 p.m.

2) 6th grade boys track and field intra-murals will meet today from 2:30-4:15 p.m.

3) Congratulations to Mr. Lee and Mrs. Duran's homebase classes for winning the 2015 Fall Spirit Day Bed Sheet races. Congrats to house 8-1 and House 6-2 for having the cheer with the most school spirit! They will hold the coveted Spirit Stick for the remainder of the year.

4) Birthdays Today - September 15, 2015...Jaynen Butler, Dylan Kane, Kalyn Schemmel.

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

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

7) Sports Today - Girls and Boys Cross Country. Cross country meet at Dubuque Soccer Complex beginning at 4:30 p.m.

8) Next Fundraiser Turn-In is Wednesday, September 16th. The last day of Fundraiser Sales is Monday, September 21st.

9) 7th Grade students...If you have not gotten your Tdap booster shot, this will need to be done as soon as possible. This is a requirement of the state. Please call your physician or the VNA to get the immunization and request they send a copy of the record to the school nurse. The VNA will be at Kids Expo on October 10th, please call them at 556-6200 to make an appointment.

Monday, September 14, 2015

Monday, September 14, 2015 -- Day A

TJMS - Student Announcements - Monday, September 14, 2015 -- Day A

1) The Jefferson Activity Bus will add a new stop to our route. We will now stop at Tanzanite and Mount Alpine at approximately 4:43 p.m.

2) 6th grade girls track and field intramurals will meet today from 2:30-4:15 p.m.

3) Congratulations to Mr. Lee and Mrs. Duran's homebase classes for winning the 2015 Fall Spirit Day Bed Sheet races. Congrats to House 8-1 and House 6-2 for having the cheer with the most school spirit! They will hold the coveted Spirit Stick for the remainder of the year.

4) Keep selling those discount cards.  The boat cruise for the top selling homebases is still up for grabs!  If you need more discount cards, contact the main office at 552-4700.

Friday, September 11, 2015

Friday, September 11, 2015 -- Day B

TJMS - Student Announcements - Friday, September 11, 2015 -- Day B

1) Students participating in any sport at Jefferson need a sports physical on file with the main office. Physicals are good for 13 months. If you need help getting a physical see Mr. Hatcher ASAP!

2) Happy Birthday - September 11th...Austin Davis, Cristian Jimenez. September 12th...Miranda Blackburn, Becca Breitbach. September 13th...Jose Lopez, Tiana Robles.

3) Any 6th, 7th or 8th grade girls interested in playing basketball this Fall, see Mr. Hatcher for more details or contact Coach Smith at jusmith@dbqschools.org.

4) The Jefferson Activity Bus will add a new stop to our route. We will now stop at Tanzanite and Mount Alpine at approximately 4:43 p.m.

5) 6th grade boys track and field intra-murals will meet today from 2:30-4:15 p.m.

Thursday, September 10, 2015

Thursday, September 10, 2015 -- Day A

TJMS - Student Announcements - Thursday, September 10, 2015 -- Day A

1) Students participating in any sport at Jefferson need a sports physical on file with the main office. Physicals are good for 13 months. If you need help getting a physical see Mr. Hatcher ASAP!

2) Happy Birthday - September 10th...Calinda Avenarius, Taylor Cota, Andres Flores, Emma Hastings.

3) Any 6th, 7th or 8th grade girls interested in playing basketball this Fall, see Mr. Hatcher for more details or contact Coach Smith at jusmith@dbqschools.org.

4) The Jefferson Activity Bus will add a new stop to our route. We will now stop at Tanzanite and Mount Alpine at approximately 4:43 p.m.

5) 6th grade girls track and field intra-murals is today from 2:30-4:15 p.m.

Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Wednesday, September 9, 2015 -- Day B

TJMS - Student Announcements - Wednesday, September 9, 2015 -- Day B

1) Students participating in any sport at Jefferson need a sports physical on file with the main office. Physicals are good for 13 months. If you need help getting a physical see Mr. Hatcher ASAP!

2) Happy Birthday - September 9th...Alex Lynch,, Merrisses Pease, Adria Schumacher.

3) Any 6th, 7th or 8th grade girls interested in playing basketball this Fall, see Mr. Hatcher for more details or contact Coach Smith at jusmith@dbqschools.org.

4) The Jefferson Activity Bus will add a new stop to our route. We will now stop at Tanzanite and Mount Alpine at approximately 4:43 p.m.

5) 6th grade boys track and field intra-murals begin today from 2:30-4:15 p.m.

The Boys and Girls Club will open for the year starting today.

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Tuesday, September 8, 2015 -- Day A

TJMS Student Announcements - Tuesday, September 8, 2015 -- Day A
1) Students participating in any sport at Jefferson need a sports physical on file with the main office. Physicals are good for 13 months. If you need help getting a physical see Mr. Hatcher ASAP!

2) Happy Birthday - September 8th...Kaydence Arensdorf, Kiana Lenz.

3) Any 6th, 7th or 8th grade girls interested in playing basketball this Fall, see Mr. Hatcher for more details or contact Coach Smith at jusmith@dbqschools.org.

4) The Jefferson Activity Bus will add a new stop to our route. We will now stop at Tanzanite and Mount Alpine at approximately 4:43 p.m.

5) 6th grade girls track and field intramurals begin today from 2:30-4:15 p.m. Boys will begin tomorrow.

Friday, September 4, 2015

Friday, September 4, 2015 -- Day B

TJMS Student Announcements - Friday, September 4, 2015 -- Day B

1) Students participating in any sport at Jefferson need a sports physical on file with the main office. Physicals are good for 13 months. If you need help getting a physical see Mr. Hatcher ASAP!

2) LEAP programs start September 14th, all registrations need to be returned to the main office by September 4th. Remember this is a first come, first serve program. Some activities, spots are limited. Your homebase teacher will have more info.

3) Boys and girls 6th grade track and field intramurals will start September 8th. Volleyball and Football for the 6th grades take place in the Spring. Students need to have a sports physical to participate.

4) Happy Birthday - September 3rd...Hayle Hall. September 5th...Jenna Mauer. September 6th...Broderick Hollister. September 7th...Taitem Marburger.

5) Any 6th, 7th or 8th grade girls interested in playing basketball this Fall, see Mr. Hatcher for more details or contact Coach Smith at jusmith@dbqschools.org.

6) HillHawks are encourage to cheer on the Mustangs tonight at Dalzel Field when they take on cross-town rivals, the Golden Eagles from Wahlert. Hillhawks be your BEST at the game tonight, represent the HillHawks, your family, and yourself with good behavior.

7) The Jefferson Activity Bus will add a new stop to our route. We will now stop at Tanzanite and Mount Alpine at approximately 4:43 p.m.

Thursday, September 3, 2015

Thursday, September 3, 2015 -- Day A

TJMS Student Daily Announcements 
1) Students participating in any sport at Jefferson need a sports physical on file with the main office. Physicals are good for 13 months. If you need help getting a physical see Mr. Hatcher ASAP!

2) LEAP programs start September 14th, all registrations need to be returned to the main office by September 4th. Remember this is a first come, first serve program. Some activities, spots are limited. Your homebase teacher will have more info.

3) Boys and girls 6th grade track and field intramural's will start September 8th. Volleyball and Football for the 6th grades take place in the Spring. Students need to have a sports physical to participate.

4) Picture Day is Friday, September 4th. Remember to bring your picture packets back.

5) 7th and 8th grade volleyball, cross country and football practices start today, September 1st from 2:30 to 4:15. Jefferson will again have the Activity Bus running after school for students to use, please board the bus at 4:15 in the back of the school.

6) Any 6th, 7th or 8th grade girls interested in playing basketball this Fall, see Mr. Hatcher for more details or contact Coach Smith at jusmith@dbqschools.org.

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Tuesday, September 2, 2015 -- Day B

TJMS Student Daily Announcements Tuesday, September 2, 2015 -- Day B
1) Students participating in any sport at Jefferson need a sports physical on file with the main office. Physicals are good for 13 months. If you need help getting a physical see Mr. Hatcher ASAP!
2) LEAP programs start September 14th, all registrations need to be returned to the main office by September 4th. Remember this is a first come, first serve program. Some activities, spots are limited. Your homebase teacher will have more info.
3) Boys and girls 6th grade track and field intramural's will start September 8th. Volleyball and Football for the 6th grades take place in the Spring. Students need to have a sports physical to participate.
4) Picture Day is Friday, September 4th. Remember to bring your picture packets back.
5) 7th and 8th grade volleyball, cross country and football practices start today, September 1st from 2:30 to 4:15. Jefferson will again have the Activity Bus running after school for students to use, please board the bus at 4:15 in the back of the school.
6)  Any 6th, 7th or 8th grade girls interested in playing basketball this Fall, see Mr. Hatcher for more details or contact Coach Smith at jusmith@dbqschools.org.

Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Tuesday, September 1, 2015 -- Day A

TJMS Student Daily Announcements Tuesday, September 1, 2-15 -- Day A

1) Students participating in any sport at Jefferson need a sports physical on file with the main office. Physicals are good for 13 months. If you need help getting a physical see Mr. Hatcher ASAP!

2) LEAP programs start September 14th, all registrations need to be returned to the main office by September 4th. Remember this is a first come, first serve program. Some activities, spots are limited. Your homebase teacher will have more info.

3) Boys and girls 6th grade track and field intramural's will start September 8th. Volleyball and Football for the 6th grades take place in the Spring. Students need to have a sports physical to participate.

4) Picture Day is Friday, September 4th. Remember to bring your picture packets back.

5) 7th and 8th grade volleyball, cross country and football practices start today, September 1st from 2:30 to 4:15. Jefferson will again have the Activity Bus running after school for students to use, please board the bus at 4:15 in the back of the school.

6) Happy Birthday to Gabriele Gauf, Delaney Heiderscheit, Devyn Heiderscheit, Sydnee Hubanks.

7) Any 6th, 7th or 8th grade girls interested in playing basketball this Fall, see Mr. Hatcher for more details or contact Coach Smith at jusmith@dbqschools.org.