Thursday, January 8, 2015

Thursday, January 8, 2015 - Day B

Student Announcements - Thursday, January 8, 2015 - Day B

1) 7th/8th grade girls dance practice after school today.

2) Birthdays Today - January 7th...Nathan Astocondor, Hannah Brown. January 8th...Wesley Miller, Trenton Sanchez.

3) D.A.R.E. Ski/Board Night is Friday, January 9th. Registration is from 4 to 6 p.m. For prices please stop by the main office.

4) We are saddened to announce the passing of a Jefferson student, DeMarkel Williams on December 26, 2014.  Services were held in Chicago over the winter break. As a school community, we grieve the loss of our student, our classmate, and our friend. The best way that families can help is to continue to work to show support to each other. Our guidance counselors are available if anyone needs grief assistance. A video honoring DeMarkel's memory was shown to the entire student body today. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNF_2rTUyeY&feature=youtu.be 

We encourage your participation and support towards two upcoming events. On Friday, January 9th we ask that everyone wear red in memory of DeMarkel. Red was his favorite color. 

Then next Friday, January 16th we will be holding our winter Jefferson dance from 2:30-4:30. We had previously scheduled with Loras College to hold a mini Dance Marathon where the proceeds will be donated to the University of Iowa Children's Hospitals. It is only fitting that we are able to donate our dance proceeds to such a worthy organization where DeMarkel received treatment for cancer. The cost for this dance will be $4 in order to provide an additional donation. More information related to the dance will be available soon, but please mark your calendars.