Monday, February 29, 2016

Monday, February 29, 2016 -- Day A

TJMS Student Announcements - Monday, February 29, 2016 -- Day A

1) No play practice for Millie today. Only the set crew for Millie will meet today.

2) Thomas Jefferson Middle School's Spring Conferences are this week. Please go online to register for your child's spring conference. If the time you want is unavailable, please call school at 552-4709 and Mrs. Schmitz will schedule it for you. Here is the link to online schedule. https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Thomas_Jefferson_Middle_School

3) 6th grade basketball intramurals are starting March 7th for boys and girls. Anyone interested, please make sure you have a sports physical on file in the office.

4) No LEAP programs on Wednesday, March 3rd.

5) Students are reminded phones, I-pods, earbuds, and other electronic devices are only to be seen during lunch, before and after school. Do not have these things out in hallways, classrooms, and bathrooms, or you run the risk of losing this privilege.

Friday, February 26, 2016

Friday, February 26, 2016 -- Day B

TJMS Student Announcements - Friday, February 26, 2016 -- Day B

1) Birthdays Today - February 26th...Brooke Hanson, Trenton Heming, Xavior Kennedy, Tristan Priest, Jodie Tunque. February 28th...Ty Hancock, Rylee Mullen, Grant Wiebke.

2) Thomas Jefferson Middle School's Spring Conferences are next week. Please go online to register for your child's spring conference. If the time you want is unavailable, please call school at 552-4709 and Mrs. Schmitz will schedule it for you. Here is the link to online schedule. https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Thomas_Jefferson_Middle_School

3) 6th grade basketball intramurals is starting March 7th for boys and girls. Anyone interested, please make sure you have a sports physical on file in the office. We will have sign-up next week during lunch.

4) 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.

5) No LEAP programs on Wednesday, March 3rd.

Thursday, February 25, 2016

Thursday, February 25, 2016 -- Day A

TJMS Student Announcements - Thursday, February 25, 2016 -- Day A

1) Birthdays Today - February 25th...Colton Davis.

2) Thomas Jefferson Middle School's Spring Conferences are one week away. Please go online to register for your child's spring conference. If the time you want is unavailable, please call school at 552-4709 and Mrs. Schmitz will schedule it for you. Here is the link to online schedule. https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Thomas_Jefferson_Middle_School

3) 6th grade basketball intramurals is starting March 7th for boys and girls. Anyone interested, please make sure you have a sports physical on file in the office. We will have sign-up next week during lunch.

Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Wednesday, February 24, 2016 -- Day B

TJMS Student Announcements - Wednesday, February 24, 2016 -- Day B

1) Birthdays Today - February 24th...Trentyn Howes.

2) Do you have any box tops at home that you would like to bring in to school? We will need them turned in by today, so that we can include them in our spring mailing. We will use the money from the box tops for new books and items for our Jefferson Library. Thank you from the Library Staff.

3) Sports Today - Boys Red Basketball...Jefferson Red vs. Washington Blue. 7th grade at Washington and 8th grade at Jefferson; both games begin at 4 p.m.

4) Thomas Jefferson Middle School's Spring Conferences are one week away. Please go online to register for your child's spring conference. If the time you want is unavailable, please call school at 552-4709 and Mrs. Schmitz will schedule it for you. Here is the link to online schedule. https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Thomas_Jefferson_Middle_School

5) Girls Dance Team please return your uniforms to Coach Allbee or Coach Massman in room 26.

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Tuesday, February 23, 2016 -- Day A

TJMS Student Announcements - Tuesday, February 23, 2016 -- Day A

1) Birthdays Today - February 23rd...Benjamin Mueller.

2) Do you have any box tops at home that you would like to bring in to school? We will need them turned in by this Wednesday, February 24th, so that we can include them in our spring mailing. We will use the money from the box tops for new books and items for our Jefferson Library. Thank you from the Library Staff.

3) If you like TV shows like Man vs. Wild you will enjoy the new LEAP program, Old School Survivor Skills. It’s Tuesday, February 23rd at the Mississippi River Museum…check the LEAP sign-up board to see if there are spots left.

4) Sports Today - Boys Red Basketball...Jefferson Red vs. Drexler Black. 7th grade at Jefferson and 8th grade at Drexler; both games start at 4 p.m.

5) Thomas Jefferson Middle School's Spring Conferences are one week away. Please go online to register for your child's spring conference. If the time you want is unavailable, please call school at 552-4709 and Mrs. Schmitz will schedule it for you. Here is the link to online schedule. https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Thomas_Jefferson_Middle_School

Girls Dance Team please return your uniforms to Coach Allbee or Coach Massman in room 26.

Monday, February 22, 2016

Monday, February 22, 2016 -- Day B

TJMS Student Announcements - Monday, February 22, 2016 -- Day B

1) Birthdays Today - February 22nd...Cortney Molzof.

2) Do you have any box tops at home that you would like to bring in to school? We will need them turned in by this Wednesday, February 24th, so that we can include them in our spring mailing. We will use the money from the box tops for new books and items for our Jefferson Library. Thank you from the Library Staff.

3) Snowshoeing at the Mines of Spain will be held today after school, February 22nd. If you like TV shows like Man vs. Wild you will enjoy the new LEAP program, Old School Survivor Skills. It’s Tuesday, February 23rd at the Mississippi River Museum…check the LEAP sign-up board to see if there are spots left.

4) Sports Today - Boys Gold Basketball...Jefferson Gold vs. Washington White. 7th grade at Washington and 8th grade at Jefferson; both games start at 4 p.m.

5) Thomas Jefferson Middle School's Spring Conferences are two weeks away. Please go online to register for your child's spring conference. If the time you want is unavailable, please call school at 552-4709 and Mrs. Schmitz will schedule it for you. Here is the link to online schedule. https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Thomas_Jefferson_Middle_School

Friday, February 19, 2016

Friday, February 19, 2016 -- Day A

TJMS Student Announcements - Friday, February 19, 2016 -- Day A

1) Birthdays Today - February 19th...Melanie Perez. February 20th...Hunter Catron, Dominic Fiegen. February 21st...Gregory Kautman, Catherine Schueller.

2) Due to Washington's conference schedule, the Boys Red Basketball Teams cannot play on Monday, February 29th. This game has been switched to Wednesday, February 24th.

3) Girls Dance Team will participate in the Spring Fling at Senior High School on Sunday, February 21st.

4) Do you have any box tops at home that you would like to bring in to school? We will need them turned in by this Wednesday, February 24th, so that we can include them in our spring mailing. We will use the money from the box tops for new books and items for our Jefferson Library. Thank you from the Library Staff.

5) Snowshoeing at the Mines of Spain will be held Monday after school, February 22nd. If you like TV shows like Man vs. Wild you will enjoy the new LEAP program, Old School Survivor Skills. It’s Tuesday, February 23rd at the Mississippi River museum…check the LEAP sign-up board to see if there are spots left.

6) Any students attending homework help please make sure you have completed LEAP registration.

7) Bring your HILLS BILLS to the lunch room today. During lunch we will have a raffle for lots of prizes.

Thomas Jefferson Middle School's Spring Conferences are two weeks away. Please go online to register for your child's spring conference. If the time you want is unavailable, please call school at 552-4709 and Mrs. Schmitz will schedule it for you. Here is the link to online schedule. https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Thomas_Jefferson_Middle_School

Thursday, February 18, 2016

Thursday, February 18, 2016 -- Day B

TJMS Student Announcements - Thursday, February 18, 2016 -- Day B

1) Birthdays Today - February 18th...Justine Bies, Tommy Jack, Kaliyah Johnson.

2) Due to Washington's conference schedule, the Boys Red Basketball Teams cannot play on Monday, February 29th. This game has been switched to Wednesday, February 24th.

3) Girls Dance Team will practice today after school.

4) Sports Today - Boys Gold Basketball...Jefferson Gold vs. Roosevelt Black. 7th grade at Jefferson and 8th grade at Roosevelt; both games begin at 4 p.m.

5) Thomas Jefferson Middle School's Spring Conferences are two weeks away. Please go online to register for your child's spring conference. If the time you want is unavailable, please call school at 552-4709 and Mrs. Schmitz will schedule it for you. Here is the link to online schedule. https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Thomas_Jefferson_Middle_School

6) Congratulations to our Young Citizen's Forum team for an excellent performance at yesterday's summit at the Forum and Keystone.  Thank you to our coaches Ms. Thimmesch and Ms. Pelkey for preparing our students so well for the summit.  Our international team won the diplomacy award.  Three Jefferson students were recognized as outstanding delegates:  Adria Schumacher, Local; Emma Gilles, National; and Adam Mustafa, International.  We are proud of all of your hard work and dedication!

7)  Congratulations to the following students who participated in the MathCounts competition on Saturday, February 13th:   Nick Behnke, Matthew Fonck, Jackie Mootz, Caleb Perreard, Jared Sabers, Trenton Sanchez, Blake Schleter, Chelce Tracht, Derek Veltstra, and Kaden Wehrenberg.  A special thank you to Mrs. Henry who worked with our MathCounts team this year.  

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Wednesday, February 17, 2016 -- Day A

TJMS Student Announcements - Wednesday, February 17, 2016 -- Day A

1) Birthdays Today - February 16th...Amanda Roeth, Dominick Wehrspann.

2) Attention Star Wars fans! LEAP after school programs are offering a JEDI KNIGHT Light Saber class February 29th at the Dubuque Karate Club. Sign-up after school today with Mrs. Beau.

3) Due to Washington's conference schedule, the Boys Red Basketball Teams cannot play on Monday, February 29th. This game has been switched to Wednesday, February 24th.

4) Girls Dance Team will practice today after school.

5) Sports Today - Jefferson Gold vs. Roosevelt Purple (Make-up game from February 2nd)...7th grade at Roosevelt and 8th grade at Jefferson; both games begin at 4 p.m.

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Tuesday, February 16, 2016 -- Day B

TJMS Student Announcements - Tuesday, February 16, 2016 -- Day B

1) Attention Star Wars fans! LEAP after school programs are offering a JEDI KNIGHT Light Saber class February 29th at the Dubuque Karate Club. Sign-up after school today with Mrs. Beau.

2) Dubuque Pony League baseball registration is now open till March 4th. Stop by main office for more information or go to www.dbqpony.org to register.

3) Due to Washington's conference schedule, the Boys Red Basketball Teams cannot play on Monday, February 29th. This game has been switched to Wednesday, February 24th.

4) Congratulations to Noah, Francois, Eli Herrion, Doug Saunders, Aiden Dunn, TJ Fowler, and Ben Jaeger. All of these gentleman hit the 100 PACER mark on the Winter Pacer. They all will earn a reward from the gym teachers! Great job at Being your Best!

Monday, February 15, 2016

Monday, February 15, 2016 -- Day A

TJMS Student Announcements - Monday, February 15, 2016 -- Day A

1) Birthdays Today - February 15th...Deonte Howard.

2) Attention Star Wars fans! LEAP after school programs are offering a JEDI KNIGHT Light Saber class February 29th at the Dubuque Karate Club. Sign-up after school today with Mrs. Beau.

3) Dubuque Pony League baseball registration is now open till March 4th. Stop by main office for more information or go to www.dbqpony.org to register.

4) Due to Washington's conference schedule, the Boys Red Basketball Teams cannot play on Monday, February 29th. This game has been switched to Wednesday, February 24th.

5) Girls Dance Team will perform at the Boys Basketball game today.

6) Sports Today - Boys Gold Basketball...Jefferson Gold vs. Mazzuchelli Gold. 7th grade at Mazzuchelli and 8th grade at Jefferson; both games begin at 4 p.m.

7) Congratulations to Noah, Francois, Eli Herrion, Doug Saunders, Aiden Dunn, TJ Fowler, and Ben Jaeger. All of these gentleman hit the 100 PACER mark on the Winter Pacer. They all will earn a reward from the gym teachers! Great job at Being your Best!

Friday, February 12, 2016 -- Day B

TJMS Student Announcements - Friday, February 12, 2016 -- Day B

1) Birthdays Today - February 12th...Jahiem Turner. February 14th...Michael Hall, Kirsten Mitchell.

2) Attention Star Wars fans! LEAP after school programs are offering a JEDI KNIGHT Light Saber class February 29th at the Dubuque Karate Club. Sign-up after school today with Mrs. Beau.

3) Dubuque Pony League baseball registration is now open till March 4th. Stop by main office for more information or go to www.dbqpony.org to register.

4) Students interested in getting Valentine’s Day gifts for someone special, stop by the school store and use your Hills Bills. There is a small variety of items, get them while supplies last.

5) Sports Today - Boys Red Basketball...Jefferson Red vs. Roosevelt Black. 7th grade at Roosevelt and 8th grade at Jefferson; both games begin at 4 p.m.

Congratulations to Noah, Francois, Eli Herrion, Doug Saunders, Aiden Dunn, TJ Fowler, and Ben Jaeger. All of these gentleman hit the 100 PACER mark on the Winter Pacer. They all will earn a reward from the gym teachers! Great job at Being your Best!

Thursday, February 11, 2016

Thursday, February 11, 2016 -- Day A

TJMS Student Announcements - Thursday, February 11, 2016 -- Day A

1) Birthdays Today - February 11th...Hannah Oestreich, Erin Weigman.

2) Attention Star Wars fans! LEAP after school programs are offering a JEDI KNIGHT Light Saber class February 29th at the Dubuque Karate Club. Sign-up after school today with Mrs. Beau.

3) Dubuque Pony League baseball registration is now open till March 4th. Stop by main office for more information or go to www.dbqpony.org to register.

4) Students interested in getting Valentine’s Day gifts for someone special, stop by the school store and use your Hills Bills. There is a small variety of items, get them while supplies last.

5) Sports Today - Boys Gold Basketball...Jefferson Gold vs. Drexler Red. 7th grade at Jefferson and 8th grade at Drexler; both games begin at 4 p.m.

6 There will be NO 7th & 8th grade YCF today. Please look at the OneNote

Please note the February 2nd game that was cancelled will be rescheduled for Wednesday, February 17th. Jefferson Gold vs. Roosevelt Purple. 7th grade at Roosevelt and 8th grade at Jefferson at 4 p.m.

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Wednesday, February 10, 2016 -- Day B

TJMS Student Announcements - Wednesday, February 10, 2016 -- Day B

1) Birthdays Today - February 10th...No birthdays today.

2) Attention Star Wars fans! LEAP after school programs are offering a JEDI KNIGHT Light Saber class February 29th at the Dubuque Karate Club. Sign-up after school today with Mrs. Beau.

3) Dubuque Pony League baseball registration is now open till March 4th. Stop by main office for more information or go to www.dbqpony.org to register.

4) Girls Dance Team will practice today.

5) Students interested in getting Valentine’s Day gifts for someone special, stop by the school store and use your Hills Bills. There is a small variety of items, get them while supplies last.

Monday, February 8, 2016

Monday, February 8, 2016 -- Day B

TJMS Student Announcements - Monday, February 8, 2016 -- Day B

1) Birthdays Today - February 8th...Morgan Carter.

2) Attention Star Wars fans! LEAP after school programs are offering a JEDI KNIGHT Light Saber class February 29th at the Dubuque Karate Club. Sign-up after school today with Mrs. Beau.

3) Dubuque Pony League baseball registration is now open till March 4th. Stop by main office for more information or go to www.dbqpony.org to register.

4) Students we need your HELP! This is a note from your Librarian, Mrs. Duclos. We are seeing many books coming back to the library with the covers torn completely off of the book. We work very hard to make your library a nice place for you to come and check out books. We have to be respectful of all our books in the library to keep them nice for everyone! Please remember your Hill Hawk Values in taking care of all your library books! Thank you!

Thursday, February 4, 2016

Thursday, February 4, 2016 -- Day A

TJMS Student Announcements - Thursday, February 4, 2016 -- Day A

1) Birthdays Today - February 6th...Ashtan Carner, Elijiah Herrion, Dallas Link, Monica Zuniga. February 7th...Ella Kane.

2) A reminder to any student utilizing the activity bus privilege. Any misbehaving on the activities bus and the student will lose this privilege for the remainder of the year.

3) Attention Star Wars fans! LEAP after school programs are offering a JEDI KNIGHT Light Saber class February 29th at the Dubuque Karate Club. Sign-up after school today with Mrs. Beau.

4) Due to Washington’s conference schedule RED teams cannot play on Monday, February 29th. This game has been switched to Wednesday, February 24th. Same times and places just a different date.

5) The Dubuque Leisure Services Department is hosting a Snow Shoeing program. Swiss Valley will be providing snow shoes and allowing anyone to come and try it out. It's a non-school day, so we are hoping to get the kids out of the house and utilize the parks! Come to Comiskey Park, February 5th, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. See you there!

6) Students are reminded if you are attending basketball games after school, you have to leave the building at 2:30, and may return at 3:45 p.m.

7) Best of luck on your Winter PACER this week Hillhawks! Remember all students who get 100 will earn a prize!

8) Girls Dance Team will perform today at boys basketball game.

9) Dubuque Pony League baseball registration is now open till March 4th. Stop by main office for more information or go to www.dbqpony.org to register.

10) Sports Today - Boys Red Basketball...Jefferson Red vs. Mazzuchelli Gold. 7th grade at Jefferson and 8th grade at Mazzuchelli; both games begin at 4 p.m.

Students we need your HELP! This is a note from your Librarian, Mrs. Duclos. We are seeing many books coming back to the library with the covers torn completely off of the book. We work very hard to make your library a nice place for you to come and check out books. We have to be respectful of all our books in the library to keep them nice for everyone! Please remember your Hill Hawk Values in taking care of all your library books! Thank you!

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Wednesday, February 3, 2016 -- Day B

TJMS Student Announcements - Wednesday, February 3, 2016 -- Day B

2 hour late start today.

1) Birthdays Today - February 2nd...Hanidin Kamram. February 3rd...Mikea Hall, Austin Stowers, Dominic Strong, Kayla Threadgill.

2) A reminder to any student utilizing the activity bus privilege. Any misbehaving on the activities bus and the student will lose this privilege for the remainder of the year.

3) Attention Star Wars fans! LEAP after school programs are offering a JEDI KNIGHT Light Saber class February 29th at the Dubuque Karate Club. Sign-up after school today with Mrs. Beau.

4) Due to Washington’s conference schedule RED teams cannot play on Monday, February 29th. This game has been switched to Wednesday, February 24th. Same times and places just a different date.

5) With MAP testing completed we will be looking forward to seeing students and classes here for check outs. Please check your lockers for books that need to be returned or renewed. Thank you from the Library staff.

6) The Dubuque Leisure Services Department is hosting a Snow Shoeing program. Swiss Valley will be providing snow shoes and allowing anyone to come and try it out. It's a non-school day, so we are hoping to get the kids out of the house and utilize the parks! Come to Comiskey Park, February 5th, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. See you there!

7) Students are reminded if you are attending basketball games after school, you have to leave the building at 2:30, and may return at 3:45 p.m.

8) Best of luck on your Winter PACER this week Hillhawks! Remember all students who get 100 will earn a prize!

9) Girls Dance Team will practice today after school.

Monday, February 1, 2016

Monday, February 1, 2016 -- Day A

TJMS Student Announcements - Monday, February 1, 2016 -- Day A

1) Birthdays Today - February 1st...Kameron SandersCoulthard.

2) A reminder to any student utilizing the activity bus privilege. Any misbehaving on the activities bus and the student will lose this privilege for the remainder of the year.

3) Attention Star Wars fans! LEAP after school programs are offering a JEDI KNIGHT Light Saber class February 29th at the Dubuque Karate Club. Sign-up after school today with Mrs. Beau.

4) Students are reminded if you are attending basketball games after school, you have to leave the building at 2:30, and may return at 3:45 p.m.

5) With MAP testing completed we will be looking forward to seeing students and classes here for check outs. Please check your lockers for books that need to be returned or renewed. Thank you from the Library staff.

The Dubuque Leisure Services Department is hosting a Snow Shoeing program. Swiss Valley will be providing snow shoes and allowing anyone to come and try it out. It's a non-school day, so we are hoping to get the kids out of the house and utilize the parks! Come to Comiskey Park, February 5th, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. See you there!