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 -- 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 -- 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 -- 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 -- 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 -- 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 -- 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 -- 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 -- 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 -- 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 -- 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 -- 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 -- 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 -- 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 -- 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 -- 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 -- 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 -- 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 -- 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.