Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Tuesday, February 28, 2017 -- Day A

TJMS Student Announcements - Tuesday, February 28, 2017 -- Day A

1) Birthdays Today - February 28th...Ty Hancock, Rylee Mullen, Grant Wiebke.

2) Loras College is offering a 2017 Spring Break Clinic for Volleyball. Sessions are on March 12th, 13th, 14th and 15th from 2:30 to 4 p.m. The cost is $25 per session or $85 for all four sessions. Stop by the main office for more information and a registration form.

3) Hempstead Cheerleading Cheer Clinic for 6th, 7th and 8th Graders is at Hempstead on Tuesday, March 14th from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Stop by the main office for more information on how to sign up.

4) 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.

If you would like to purchase a 2017 Jefferson Yearbook, please come to the main office with your money and we will reserve a copy. The cost is $12. Also if you need to check if you have already purchased one, stop by the office.

Monday, February 27, 2017

Monday, February 27, 2017 -- Day B

TJMS Student Announcements - Monday, February 27, 2017 -- Day B

1) Birthdays Today - February 27th...No birthdays.

2) Loras College is offering a 2017 Spring Break Clinic for Volleyball. Sessions are on March 12th, 13th, 14th and 15th from 2:30 to 4 p.m. The cost is $25 per session or $85 for all four sessions. Stop by the main office for more information and a registration form.

3) Hempstead Cheerleading Cheer Clinic for 6th, 7th and 8th Graders is at Hempstead on Tuesday, March 14th from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Stop by the main office for more information on how to sign up.

4) The listing for student specialist classes for Trimester 3 are hanging outside of your respective houses.

5) 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.

If you would like to purchase a 2017 Jefferson Yearbook, please come to the main office with your money and we will reserve a copy. The cost is $12. Also if you need to check if you have already purchased one, stop by the office.

Jefferson has received a thank you from the Dubuque Regional Humane Society for our donation in memory of Matt Morehouse. Our generosity helps defray shelter expenses and ensures animals adopted from the DRHS are healthy. Thank you! You have made a true difference in the lives of the animals that are served there.

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Wednesday, February 22, 2017 -- Day A

TJMS Student Announcements - Wednesday, February 22, 2017 -- Day A

1) Birthdays Today - February 22nd...Cortney Molzof. February 23rd...Dominick Doane, Sarah Gilles, Jaquelyn Hochrein, Benjamin Mueller. February 24th...Sofia Kane. February 25th...Ethan JanzigShepherd. February 26th...Brooke Hanson, Trenton Heming, Tristan Priest, Jodie Tunque.

2) Any wrestler interested in competing in an Iron Elite tournament in Marshalltown on March 4th, see Mr. Hatcher for more details.

3) Loras College is offering a 2017 Spring Break Clinic for Volleyball. Sessions are on March 12th, 13th, 14th and 15th from 2:30 to 4 p.m. The cost is $25 per session or $85 for all four sessions. Stop by the main office for more information and a registration form.

4) Hempstead Cheerleading Cheer Clinic for 6th, 7th and 8th Graders is at Hempstead on Tuesday, March 14th from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Stop by the main office for more information on how to sign up.

5) No LEAP or basketball practice after school today due to conferences. There will be no activity bus today.

6) The listing for student specialist classes for Trimester 3 are hanging outside of your respective houses. Please check today to see where you are to go on Monday, February 27th when you come back to school.

If you would like to purchase a 2017 Jefferson Yearbook, please come to the main office with your money and we will reserve a copy. The cost is $12. Also if you need to check if you have already purchased one, stop by the office.

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Tuesday, February 21, 2017 -- Day B

TJMS Student Announcements - Tuesday, February 21, 2017 -- Day B

1) Birthdays Today - February 21st...Gregory Kautman, Keyton Spark, Kyler Spark.

2) Any wrestler interested in competing in an Iron Elite tournament in Marshalltown on March 4th, see Mr. Hatcher for more details.

3) Loras College is offering a 2017 Spring Break Clinic for Volleyball. Sessions are on March 12th, 13th, 14th and 15th from 2:30 to 4 p.m. The cost is $25 per session or $85 for all four sessions. Stop by the main office for more information and a registration form.

4) Hempstead Cheerleading Cheer Clinic for 6th, 7th and 8th Graders is at Hempstead on Tuesday, March 14th from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Stop by the main office for more information on how to sign up.

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

6) If you are interested in a Musical shirt, please take your order form to Mrs. Briggs (Room 223) today. This will be the first order turn in.

7) No LEAP or basketball practice after school on Wednesday, February 23rd due to conferences. There will be no activity bus this night.

If you would like to purchase a 2017 Jefferson Yearbook, please come to the main office with your money and we will reserve a copy. The cost is $12. Also if you need to check if you have already purchased one, stop by the office.

Monday, February 20, 2017

Monday, February 20, 2017 -- Day A

TJMS Student Announcements - Monday, February 20, 2017 -- Day A

1) Birthdays Today - February 20th...Hunter Catron.

2) Any wrestler interested in competing in an Iron Elite tournament in Marshalltown on March 4th, see Mr. Hatcher for more details.

3) Loras College is offering a 2017 Spring Break Clinic for Volleyball. Sessions are on March 12th, 13th, 14th and 15th from 2:30 to 4 p.m. The cost is $25 per session or $85 for all four sessions. Stop by the main office for more information and a registration form.

4) Hempstead Cheerleading Cheer Clinic for 6th, 7th and 8th Graders is at Hempstead on Tuesday, March 14th from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Stop by the main office for more information on how to sign up.

If you would like to purchase a 2017 Jefferson Yearbook, please come to the main office with your money and we will reserve a copy. The cost is $12. Also if you need to check if you have already purchased one, stop by the office.

Friday, February 17, 2017

Friday, February 17, 2017 -- Day B

TJMS Student Announcements - Friday, February 17, 2017 -- Day B

1) Birthdays Today - February 17th...Trent Eimer, Kaitlyn Elskamp, Amanda Roeth, Dominick Wehrspann. February 18th...Justine Bies, Kaliyah Johnson, Wannalynn Shikiko.

2) 7-2 would like to remind all students this is the last day for donations for The Humane Society. Homebases are collecting these items and all donations will be donated in Mr. Morehouse's name. The homebase with the most donations will win an ice cream party.

3) Any wrestler interested in competing in an Iron Elite tournament in Marshalltown on March 4th, see Mr. Hatcher for more details.

4) Loras College is offering a 2017 Spring Break Clinic for Volleyball. Sessions are on March 12th, 13th, 14th and 15th from 2:30 to 4 p.m. The cost is $25 per session or $85 for all four sessions. Stop by the main office for more information and a registration form.

5) 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.

If you would like to purchase a 2017 Jefferson Yearbook, please come to the main office with your money and we will reserve a copy. The cost is $12. Also if you need to check if you have already purchased one, stop by the office.

Thursday, February 16, 2017

Thursday, February 16, 2017 -- Day A

TJMS Student Announcements - Thursday, February 16, 2017 -- Day A

1) Birthdays Today - February 16th...Jaiden Basalyga, Lane Derouin.

2) LEAP for the week...Homework Help is in the LRC today. River Museum is in room 04 today.

3) 7-2 would like to remind all students to bring donations for The Humane Society. Homebases are collecting these items and all donations will be donated in Mr. Morehouse's name. The homebase with the most donations will win an ice cream party. The last pick-up will be on Friday, February 17th.

4) Any wrestler interested in competing in an Iron Elite tournament in Marshalltown on March 4th, see Mr. Hatcher for more details.

5) Loras College is offering a 2017 Spring Break Clinic for Volleyball. Sessions are on March 12th, 13th, 14th and 15th from 2:30 to 4 p.m. The cost is $25 per session or $85 for all four sessions. Stop by the main office for more information and a registration form.

If you would like to purchase a 2017 Jefferson Yearbook, please come to the main office with your money and we will reserve a copy. The cost is $12. Also if you need to check if you have already purchased one, stop by the office.

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Wednesday, February 15, 2017 -- Day B

TJMS Student Announcements - Wednesday, February 15, 2017 -- Day B

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

2) LEAP for the week...Homework Help is Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in the LRC. Musical Set and Crew is in the Auditorium today. Serving Food is in room 70 on Wednesday. Teen Book Club is in room 02 on Wednesday. River Museum is in room 04 on Thursday.

3) 7-2 would like to remind all students to bring donations for The Humane Society. Homebases are collecting these items and all donations will be donated in Mr. Morehouse's name. The homebase with the most donations will win an ice cream party. The last pick-up will be on Friday, February 17th.

4) Any wrestler interested in competing in an Iron Elite tournament in Marshalltown on March 4th, see Mr. Hatcher for more details.

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

If you would like to purchase a 2017 Jefferson Yearbook, please come to the main office with your money and we will reserve a copy. The cost is $12. Also if you need to check if you have already purchased one, stop by the office.

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Tuesday, February 14, 2017 -- Day A

TJMS Student Announcements - Tuesday, February 14, 2017 -- Day A

1) Birthdays Today - February 14th...Olivia Dix, Michael Hall, Kirsten Mitchell.

2) LEAP for the week...Homework Help is Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in the LRC. Musical Set and Crew is in the Auditorium today. Serving Food is in room 70 on Wednesday. Teen Book Club is in room 02 on Wednesday. River Museum is in room 04 on Thursday.

3) 7-2 would like to remind students to bring in donations for The Humane Society. This is the last week for donating. All donations will be picked up on February 17th. Thank you for last weeks donations! Remember that the homebase with the most donations wins an ice cream party.

4) Any wrestler interested in competing in an Iron Elite tournament in Marshalltown on March 4th, see Mr. Hatcher for more details.

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

If you would like to purchase a 2017 Jefferson Yearbook, please come to the main office with your money and we will reserve a copy. The cost is $12. Also if you need to check if you have already purchased one, stop by the office.

Monday, February 13, 2017

Monday, February 13, 2017 -- Day B

TJMS Student Announcements - Monday, February 13, 2017 -- Day B

1) Birthdays Today - February 13th...Noah Lyons.

2) LEAP for the week...Homework Help is Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in the LRC. Musical Set and Crew is in the Auditorium on Tuesday. Serving Food is in room 70 on Wednesday. Teen Book Club is in room 02 on Wednesday. River Museum is in room 04 on Thursday.

3) House 7-2 would like to remind all students to bring donations for The Humane Society. Homebases are collecting these items and all donations will be donated in Mr. Morehouse's name. The homebase with the most donations will win an ice cream party.

4) Valentine Grams are on sale now for $.50, stop by the school store before school or purchase them during your a.m. homebase. Return the gram with required information to the box in library. They will be distributed on Valentine’s day with a special treat.

5) Any wrestler interested in competing in an Iron Elite tournament in Marshalltown on March 4th, see Mr. Hatcher for more details.

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) Reminder...Jazz Festival is today and students will be leaving from 9:45 to 11:30 a.m. 6th and 7th grades will eat at 11:30 and then go to class.

If you would like to purchase a 2017 Jefferson Yearbook, please come to the main office with your money and we will reserve a copy. The cost is $12. Also if you need to check if you have already purchased one, stop by the office.

Thursday, February 9, 2017

Thursday, February 9, 2017 -- Day A

TJMS Student Announcements - Thursday, February 9, 2017 -- Day A

1) Birthdays Today - February 9th...Katelynn Harvey. February 10th...Abagail Winter. February 12th...David Hill.

2) LEAP for the week...Homework Help is Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in the LRC. Field Trip to Matter Creative is today. Creative Film is today and the room is to be determined.

3) There will be no basketball practice after school today due to parent teacher conferences.

4) House 7-2 would like to remind all students to bring donations for The Humane Society. Homebases are collecting these items and all donations will be donated in Mr. Morehouse's name. The homebase with the most donations will win an ice cream party. The first pick-up will be today.

5) Valentine Grams are on sale now for $.50, stop by the school store before school or purchase them during your a.m. homebase. Return the gram with required information to the box in library. They will be distributed on Valentine’s day with a special treat.

6) Any wrestler interested in competing in an Iron Elite tournament in Marshalltown on March 4th, see Mr. Hatcher for more details.

7) Friday, February 10th is the last DARE ski night at Sundown Mountain. Lift tickets are $16, ski rental and lift tickets are $21, and snowboard rental and lift tickets are $27.

If you would like to purchase a 2017 Jefferson Yearbook, please come to the main office with your money and we will reserve a copy. The cost is $12. Also if you need to check if you have already purchased one, stop by the office.

Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Wednesday, February 8, 2017 -- Day B

TJMS Student Announcements - Wednesday, February 8, 2017 -- Day B

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

2) LEAP for the week...Homework Help is Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in the LRC. Leisure Services-Cooking Class is in the Art Room today. Creative Film is in room 73 today. Field Trip to Matter Creative is on Thursday. Creative Film is on Thursday and the room is to be determined.

3) There will be no basketball practice Thursday after school due to parent teacher conferences.

4) Congratulations to Dezirae Copeland...She won the 2016-17 Thomas Jefferson T-shirt design contest. Her design can be purchased on-line or through order forms that will be handed out at Parent Teacher conferences February 9th. Great job Dezirae!

5) House 7-2 would like to remind all students to bring donations for The Humane Society. Homebases are collecting these items and all donations will be donated in Mr. Morehouse's name. The homebase with the most donations will win an ice cream party. The first pick-up will be on Thursday, February 9th.

If you would like to purchase a 2017 Jefferson Yearbook, please come to the main office with your money and we will reserve a copy. The cost is $12. Also if you need to check if you have already purchased one, stop by the office.

Monday, February 6, 2017

Monday, February 6, 2017 -- Day B

TJMS Student Announcements - Monday, February 6, 2017 -- Day B

1) Birthdays Today - February 6th...Dallas Link.

2) Hempstead Cheerleading Cheer Clinic for 6th, 7th and 8th Graders is at Hempstead on Tuesday, March 14th from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Stop by the main office for more information on how to sign up.

3) Clarke University Dance Clinic (open to grades K to 8) is on Saturday, February 11th at Clarke University Robert and Ruth Kehl Center. For more information, please stop by the main office.

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

If you would like to purchase a 2017 Jefferson Yearbook, please come to the main office with your money and we will reserve a copy. The cost is $12. Also if you need to check if you have already purchased one, stop by the office.

Friday, February 3, 2017

Friday, February 3, 2017 -- Day A

TJMS Student Announcements - Friday, February 3, 2017 -- Day A

1) Birthdays Today - February 3rd...Mikea Hall, Dane Schope, Kayla Threadgill.

2) Hempstead Cheerleading Cheer Clinic for 6th, 7th and 8th Graders is at Hempstead on Tuesday, March 14th from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Stop by the main office for more information on how to sign up.

3) Clarke University Dance Clinic (open to grades K to 8) is on Saturday, February 11th at Clarke University Robert and Ruth Kehl Center. For more information, please stop by the main office.

If you would like to purchase a 2017 Jefferson Yearbook, please come to the main office with your money and we will reserve a copy. The cost is $12. Also if you need to check if you have already purchased one, stop by the office.

Thursday, February 2, 2017

Thursday, February 2, 2017 -- Day B

TJMS Student Announcements - Thursday, February 2, 2017 -- Day B

1) Birthdays Today - February 2nd...No birthdays.

2) Hempstead Cheerleading Cheer Clinic for 6th, 7th and 8th Graders is at Hempstead on Tuesday, March 14th from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Stop by the main office for more information on how to sign up.

3) Clarke University Dance Clinic (open to grades K to 8) is on Saturday, February 11th at Clarke University Robert and Ruth Kehl Center. For more information, please stop by the main office.

4) LEAP activities this week...Kerry’s painting class will meet today in the art room. As always, homework help is on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in the Library. Sign up today!

5) 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.

If you would like to purchase a 2017 Jefferson Yearbook, please come to the main office with your money and we will reserve a copy. The cost is $12. If you need us to check to see if you have already purchased one, stop by the office also.

Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Wednesday, February 1, 2017 -- Day A

TJMS Student Announcements - Wednesday, February 1, 2017 -- Day A

1) Birthdays Today - February 1st...Savannah Dean, Katelyn Leppert.

2) Hempstead Cheerleading Cheer Clinic for 6th, 7th and 8th Graders is at Hempstead on Tuesday, March 14th from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Stop by the main office for more information on how to sign up.

3) Clarke University Dance Clinic (open to grades K to 8) is on Saturday, February 11th at Clarke University Robert and Ruth Kehl Center. For more information, please stop by the main office.

4) LEAP activities this week...Humane Helper is cancelled for today. Cooking class is in the art room and ISU extension will be in room 73 today. Kerry’s painting class will meet Thursday, February 2nd in the art room. As always, homework help is on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in the Library. Sign up today!