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.
