1) 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.
2) YOU ARE INVITED…HAVE SOME SOCCER FUN at the 1ST ANNUAL HEMPSTEAD YOUTH SOCCER CLINIC; presented by Hempstead Men’s Soccer Team. All boys and girls in Elementary and Middle school are invited to attend at the Hempstead High School North Gym. Wear tennis shoes and shin guards please. This takes place on Saturday, March 14, 2015; check-in at 9:00 a.m. and clinic begins at 9:30 a.m. and ends at 11:30 a.m. The MVC-conference ranked Hempstead Men’s Soccer team will train with the future soccer stars on shooting, dribbling, passing, and other soccer skills in a fun environment. Cost of registration will be $20 for per player, walk-ins are welcome. Registrations received by March 4, 2015, will receive a prize upon check-in. Stop by the main office for a registration form. Pizza will be served with the soccer team from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; parents/family are also welcome to attend; cost for this is $5 per person!
3) Birthdays Today - March 3rd...Rachel WaltersDavis.
4) Registration for Dubuque Pony League Baseball (formerly Dubuque Little League) is now open through March 6th. Please visit our web site at http://www.dbqpony.org for more information.
5) If you would like to order a Memory Book, which is received the last day of school, bring $12 to the main office. This is ensure you will receive a memory book.
6) Sports Today - Boys Gold Basketball...Jefferson Gold vs. Drexler Black. 7th grade at Drexler and 8th grade at Jefferson; both games begin at 4 p.m.
7) Congratulations to the 7th grade class, they won the last 6 weeks of the Spirit Wear competition. 6th grade was a very close 2nd, and 8th grade wasn’t far behind in third. This Friday, 7th graders will be getting a special treat from Mr. Kramer. Remember every Friday wear your Jefferson Apparel! Go HillHawks!
8) On March 25th, Track will be starting for 7th and 8th grade boys and girls. Make sure your physical is updated. Check with Mrs. Moore in the main office.
9) If anyone is interested in Cheerleading Tryout for Senior High School, there is a parent/student meeting on Thursday, March 12th at 6:30 p.m. in the Nora Gym.
Book Fair Thank you to everyone that supported our Book Fair. We were able to profit over $700. This money will be used to purchase books for the library. Thanks to the library staff for their work in making this a successful event!
Dubuque Junior Saints Hockey Congratulations to the DBQ Jr Saints! They were 1st place champions in Monroe, WI to end the season this past weekened. Way to go Tristan Priest, Charlie Fiegen, Baylor Kivlahan and Hunter Roraff!
Write Women Back into History Ms. Lenz is very proud to announce that one of their 7-2 students, Addi Coenen, won second place in the Write Women Back Into History Essay Contest. In addition to winning $75, she will be honored in a ceremony at the State Historical Building and introduced in the House of Representatives and the Senate in Des Moines in March (Women's History Month). Congratulations, Addi! Great work!
