Tuesday, February 10, 2015 - Day B
1) Hempstead strength and conditioning coach, Nathan Oswalt is hosting a free “middle school strength clinic”. Any 7th or 8th grade boy or girl is welcome to attend. Session begin at 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. See Mr. Hatcher for more details or ask your homebase teacher.
2) Girls Dance will be performing at the boys basketball game today.
3) It is time again for the Box Top contest. This is a reminder for students to bring in box tops . The contest will run until February 12th. There is containers in each Home Room. The Home Room that receives 1st place will be awarded a pizza party and 2nd place will have ice cream treats.
4) Congratulations to our January Students of the Month! H6-1: Alec Nissen & Isaac Nissen; H6-2: Taylor Cota & Ella Heim; H7-1: Erica Brimeyer & Gage Reynolds; H7-2: Carissa Elskamp & Gabby Liptak; H8-1: Marvin Oberbroeckling & Randa Oltmanns; H8-2: Brandon Doser & Grace Tupper. https://www.smore.com/xmk92
5) Are you between the ages of 13-17? How would you like to earn $1,000 this summer? Future Talk is a program of diverse youth expanding and strengthening the community through work in the outdoors, working with local partners, environmental literacy, and service to the community. Financial literacy and employment workshops are offered to each participant to help youth reach their highest potential. Applications are available for pick up at the Multicultural Family Center or on their website: mfcdbq.org and are due by March 15, 2015.
6) Sports Today - Jefferson Boys Red Basketball...Jefferson Red vs. Roosevelt Purple. 7th grade at Roosevelt and 8th grade at Jefferson; both games begin at 4 p.m.
7) Parent/Student/Teacher conferences are coming soon! Mark your calendars...Wednesday, February 25th from 3:30pm - 8:00pm - Regular School Day; Thursday, February 26th from 9:00am - 2:00 pm - No School; Thursday, February 26th from 3:00pm - 7:30pm - No School. We do not schedule conferences at specific times for the majority of our students*. Instead, we encourage you to come at a date/time that works best for you and your family. We encourage you to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the end of a conference session so you are able to meet with all of your child's teachers. Teachers will be in the main gym for conferences on Wednesday and for the second session on Thursday. Teachers will be in their classrooms during the first session (9:00 am- 2:00 pm) on Thursday. All teachers will be available to meet with you for conferences during the times listed above. If a teacher shares multiple buildings, she may have a different time schedule which should have been communicated previously. There will be a "check-in" table located in the hallway leading to the main gym. We ask that all parents and students stop at the check-in table when you first arrive for conferences. At the check-in table you will receive a copy of the students schedule and report cards as well as a copy of your child's most recent Iowa Assessment results. (*This year House 6-1 core teachers will continue with student led conferences. If your child is in House 6-1 you should have received information relating to the specifics of this schedule. Conferences will be held in Mrs. Jones' classroom (U-202).) Visit our Jefferson book fair during conferences! We also will provide assistance for those who would like to receive updates on their student's grades and school announcements from PowerSchool.
8) Are you interested in cheerleading? Hempstead Cheer Leading will be having a Cheer Clinic on Saturday, March 7th from 1-4 PM. The cost is $35 which includes a shirt, bow, and snacks. Learn jump techniques, proper movement for cheers, basic stunting techniques, and much more. This clinic is open to students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades! This clinic is not part of tryouts for cheer leading. For more information or to sign up, see Mr. Hatcher in the main office or contact Hempstead High School. Registration is due by Friday, February 13th!
