Friday, March 31, 2017

Friday, March 31, 2017 -- Day A

TJMS Student Announcements - Friday, March 31, 2017 -- Day A

1) Birthdays Today - March 31st...Tanner Bries, Travis Bries, Romero Elerby, Samuel Kaufmann, Markus King. April 1st...Sophia Zebarth. April 2nd...Chase Breitbach, Andrew Raisbeck, Ava Runde, Robert Scherf.

2) Any 8th grade girls interested in playing softball at Senior this spring, their will be a player/parent meeting on Monday, April 17th at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria at Senior. This meeting is to provide players and parents with information on the upcoming season. We look forward to seeing everyone there.

3) Dubuque Senior Color Guard presents Spring Spin Day Camp on Saturday, April 8th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The cost is $30. If you would like to register, please go to colorguard.dbqschoolscamps.com or stop by the main office for an informational sheet.

Thursday, March 30, 2017

Thursday, March 30, 2017 -- Day B

TJMS Student Announcements - Thursday, March 30, 2017 -- Day B

1) Birthdays Today - March 30th...No birthdays today.

2) No 7th or 8th grade BOYS track practice tonight. Girls will meet as scheduled.

3) Any 8th grade girls interested in playing softball at Senior this spring, their will be a player/parent meeting on Monday, April 17th at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria at Senior. This meeting is to provide players and parents with information on the upcoming season. We look forward to seeing everyone there.

4) LEAP Activities...Homework help is Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Today is the Teen Book Club in room 03. Sign up on-line today!

5) Dubuque Senior Color Guard presents Spring Spin Day Camp on Saturday, April 8th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The cost is $30. If you would like to register, please go to colorguard.dbqschoolscamps.com or stop by the main office for an informational sheet.

Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Wednesday, March 29, 2017 -- Day A

TJMS Student Announcements - Wednesday, March 29, 2017 -- Day A

1) Birthdays Today - March 29th...Morgan Cook.

2) Student vs. Staff Volleyball for 7th grade is today. You can play against your teachers with 20 Hills Bills, or watch it for 15 Hills Bills.

3) Any 8th grade girls interested in playing softball at Senior this spring, their will be a player/parent meeting on Monday, April 17th at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria at Senior. This meeting is to provide players and parents with information on the upcoming season. We look forward to seeing everyone there.

4) LEAP Activities...Homework help is Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Today is I-Step Fun in room 04 and Leisure Services Carnival Prep in the art room. Thursday is the Teen Book Club room 03. Sign up on-line today!

5) Dubuque Senior Color Guard presents Spring Spin Day Camp on Saturday, April 8th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The cost is $30. If you would like to register, please go to colorguard.dbqschoolscamps.com or stop by the main office for an informational sheet.

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Tuesday, March 28, 2017 -- Day B

TJMS Student Announcements - Tuesday, March 28, 2017 -- Day B

1) Birthdays Today - March 28th...Cantyn CarnerJones, Emily Smith.

2) Student vs. Staff Volleyball for 6th grade is today. You can play against your teachers with 20 Hills Bills, or watch it for 15 Hills Bills.

3) Any 8th grade girls interested in playing softball at Senior this spring, their will be a player/parent meeting on Monday, April 17th at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria at Senior. This meeting is to provide players and parents with information on the upcoming season. We look forward to seeing everyone there.

4) LEAP Activities...Homework help is Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Today is the Hip-hop Dance in the café and the Carnegie-Stout library is hosing art projects in the art room. Wednesday is I-Step Fun in room 04 and Leisure Services Carnival Prep in the art room. Thursday is the Teen Book Club room 03. Sign up on-line today!

Monday, March 27, 2017

Monday, March 27, 2017 -- Day A

TJMS Student Announcements - Monday, March 27, 2017 -- Day A

1) Birthdays Today - March 27th...No birthdays today.

2) Student vs. Staff Volleyball for 6th grade is tomorrow, March 28th; 7th grade is on Wednesday, March 29th; and 8th grade is on Thursday, March 30th. You can play against your teachers with 20 Hills Bills, or watch it for 15 Hills Bills. Jefferson's Musical will take place on April 6th and it will cost 10 Hills Bills to watch the performance. Start saving your Hills Bills now!

3) Hip Hop Dance has been rescheduled for tomorrow, March 28th in the cafeteria. Sign up today or just show up on that day. This has been a very popular LEAP program thus far, be ready to work, you will learn lots of new moves from professional dancers!

Friday, March 24, 2017

Friday, March 24, 2017 -- Day B

TJMS Student Announcements - Friday, March 24, 2017 -- Day B

1) Birthdays Today - March 24th...Treyrena Clark, Taheim Evans, Hannah Glew, Kennedy Wild. March 25th...Ramesis Moment. March 26th...Kyle Knockel, Neiomi Sibok.

2) Student vs. Staff Volleyball for 6th grade is on Tuesday, March 28th; 7th grade is on Wednesday, March 29th; and 8th grade is on Thursday, March 30th. You can play against your teachers with 20 Hills Bills, or watch it for 15 Hills Bills. Jefferson's Musical will take place on April 6th and it will cost 10 Hills Bills to watch the performance. Start saving your Hills Bills now!

3) Hip Hop Dance has been rescheduled for Tuesday, March 28th in the cafeteria. Sign up today or just show up on that day. This has been a very popular LEAP program thus far, be ready to work, you will learn lots of new moves from professional dancers!

Thursday, March 23, 2017

Thursday, March 23, 2017 -- Day A

TJMS Student Announcements - Thursday, March 23, 2017 -- Day A

1) Birthdays Today - March 23rd...Angelina Shappell, Lucas Smith.

2) Student vs. Staff Volleyball for 6th grade is on Tuesday, March 28th; 7th grade is on Wednesday, March 29th; and 8th grade is on Thursday, March 30th. You can play against your teachers with 20 Hills Bills, or watch it for 15 Hills Bills. Jefferson's Musical will take place on April 6th and it will cost 10 Hills Bills to watch the performance. Start saving your Hills Bills now!

3) The last school dance will be tomorrow. This is the big one, the Loras Dance Marathon students will be here running the dance. 4 or more office referrals since the last dance and you cannot attend.

4) Hip Hop Dance has been rescheduled for Tuesday, March 28th in the cafeteria. Sign up today or just show up on that day. This has been a very popular LEAP program thus far, be ready to work, you will learn lots of new moves from professional dancers!

Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Wednesday, March 22, 2017 -- Day B

TJMS Student Announcements - Wednesday, March 22, 2017 -- Day B

1) Birthdays Today - March 22nd...Lashanti Martin.

2) Student vs. Staff Volleyball for 6th grade is on Tuesday, March 28th; 7th grade is on Wednesday, March 29th; and 8th grade is on Thursday, March 30th. You can play against your teachers with 20 Hills Bills, or watch it for 15 Hills Bills. Jefferson's Musical will take place on April 6th and it will cost 10 Hills Bills to watch the performance. Start saving your Hills Bills now!

3) The last school dance will be this Friday, March 24th. This is the big one, the Loras Dance Marathon students will be here running the dance. 4 or more office referrals since the last dance and you cannot attend.

4) Hip Hop Dance has been rescheduled for Tuesday, March 28th in the cafeteria. Sign up today or just show up on that day. This has been a very popular LEAP program thus far, be ready to work, you will learn lots of new moves from professional dancers!

Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Tuesday, March 21, 2017 -- Day A

TJMS Student Announcements - Tuesday, March 21, 2017 -- Day A

1) Birthdays Today - March 21st...William Charter, Madison Maus.

2) Student vs. Staff Volleyball for 6th grade is on Tuesday, March 28th; 7th grade is on Wednesday, March 29th; and 8th grade is on Thursday, March 30th. You can play against your teachers with 20 Hills Bills, or watch it for 15 Hills Bills. Jefferson's Musical will take place on April 6th and it will cost 10 Hills Bills to watch the performance. Start saving your Hills Bills now!

3) Attention 7th and 8th grade boys and girls 2017 track and field season will start today, weather permitting. Participants will meet on the lower field, dress appropriately for weather. Make sure your physical is up to date.

4) The last school dance will be this Friday, March 24th. This is the big one, the Loras Dance Marathon students will be here running the dance. 4 or more office referrals since the last dance and you cannot attend.

5) Hip Hop Dance has been rescheduled for Tuesday, March 28th in the cafeteria. Sign up today or just show up on that day. This has been a very popular LEAP program thus far, be ready to work, you will learn lots of new moves from professional dancers!

Monday, March 20, 2017

Monday, March 20, 2017 -- Day B

TJMS Student Announcements - Monday, March 20, 2017 -- Day B

1) Birthdays Today - March 20th...Jacob Hollister, Katelyn Nebel, Tysen Schaber.

2) Student vs. Staff Volleyball for 6th grade is on Tuesday, March 28th; 7th grade is on Wednesday, March 29th; and 8th grade is on Thursday, March 30th. You can play against your teachers with 20 Hills Bills, or watch it for 15 Hills Bills. Jefferson's Musical will take place on April 6th and it will cost 10 Hills Bills to watch the performances. Start saving your Hills Bills now!

3) Attention 7th and 8th grade boys and girls 2017 track and field season will start tomorrow, March 21st, weather permitting. Participants will meet on the lower field, dress appropriately for weather. Make sure your physical is up to date.

4) The last school dance will be this Friday, March 24th. This is the big one, the Loras Dance Marathon students will be here running the dance. 4 or more office referrals from last dance and you cannot attend.

5) Hip Hop Dance has been rescheduled for Tuesday, March 28th in the cafeteria. Sign up today or show up on the Tuesday after school. This has been a very popular LEAP program thus far, be ready to work, you will learn lots of new moves from professional dancers!

Friday, March 10, 2017

Friday, March 10, 2017 -- Day A

TJMS Student Announcements - Friday, March 10, 2017 -- Day A

1) Birthdays Today - March 10th...Zackary Carman, Dayton Heacock, Justin Heacock, Gage Perry, Lindsay Williams. March 11th...Ella Heim, Katrina Muntz. March 13th...Simeon Tiben. March 17th...Samuel Akins. March 18th...Sepe Rubon, Demario Wright, Destiny Wright. March 19th...Datrice Taylor.

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) The Jefferson spirit apparel store is now open till March 13th. Use this URL https://jeffspirit.itemorder.com to make orders.

4) LEAP...The Winter Incentive trip to the River Museum is today, please turn your permission slips in to the main office ASAP.

5) Student vs. Staff Volleyball for 6th grade is on Tuesday, March 28th; 7th grade is on Wednesday, March 29th; and 8th grade is on Thursday, March 30th. You can play against your teachers with 20 Hills Bills, or watch it for 15 Hills Bills. Jefferson's Musical will take place on April 6th and it will cost 10 Hills Bills to watch the performances. Start saving your Hills Bills now!

6) Attention 7th and 8th grade boys and girls 2017 track and field season will start March 21st, weather permitting. Participants will meet on the lower field, dress appropriately for weather. Make sure your physical is up to date.

7) The last school dance will be March 24th. This is the big one, the Loras Dance Marathon students will be here running the dance. 4 or more office referrals from last dance and you cannot attend.

Thursday, March 9, 2017

Thursday, March 9, 2017 -- Day B

TJMS Student Announcements - Thursday, March 9, 2017 -- Day B

1) Birthdays Today - March 9th...Baylor Kivlahan.

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) This week is National School Breakfast Week. To celebrate the food and nutrition services we will be doing a drawing for a student to win a portable speaker. During this week when you eat a complete breakfast you can enter your name into the drawing. You can enter all 5 days if you eat breakfast each day. On March 10th the food service manager will draw a student's name.

4) The Jefferson spirit apparel store is now open till March 13th. Use this URL https://jeffspirit.itemorder.com to make orders.

5) LEAP...There will be no Girl Scouts Bling today. Homework Help is in the LRC today. The Winter Incentive trip to the River Museum is on Friday, please return your permission slips to the main office ASAP.

6) Student vs. Staff Volleyball for 6th grade is on Tuesday, March 28th; 7th grade is on Wednesday, March 29th; and 8th grade is on Thursday, March 30th. You can play against your teachers with 20 Hills Bills, or watch it for 15 Hills Bills. Jefferson's Musical will take place on April 6th and it will cost 10 Hills Bills to watch the performances. Start saving your Hills Bills now!

7) Attention 7th and 8th grade boys and girls 2017 track and field season will start March 21st, weather permitting. Participants will meet on the lower field, dress appropriately for weather. Make sure your physical is up to date.

8) The last school dance will be March 24th. This is the big one, the Loras Dance Marathon students will be here running the dance. 4 or more office referrals from last dance and you cannot attend.

Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Wednesday, March 8, 2017 -- Day A

TJMS Student Announcements - Wednesday, March 8, 2017 -- Day A

1) Birthdays Today - March 8th...Jamesha Hughes.

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) This week is National School Breakfast Week. To celebrate the food and nutrition services we will be doing a drawing for a student to win a portable speaker. During this week when you eat a complete breakfast you can enter your name into the drawing. You can enter all 5 days if you eat breakfast each day. On March 10th the food service manager will draw a student's name.

4) The Jefferson spirit apparel store is now open till March 13th. Use this URL https://jeffspirit.itemorder.com to make orders.

5) LEAP...Due to low attendance we had to cancel Leisure Services pool trip that was scheduled for today. There will be no Girl Scouts Bling this week on Thursday. Homework Help is Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in the LRC. Today is Leisure Services Hip Hop in the Auditorium and Kerry's Painting Class in the Art Room. The Winter Incentive trip to the River Museum is on Friday, please return your permission slips to the main office ASAP.

6) Student vs. Staff Volleyball for 6th grade is on Tuesday, March 28th; 7th grade is on Wednesday, March 29th; and 8th grade is on Thursday, March 30th. You can play against your teachers with 20 Hills Bills, or watch it for 15 Hills Bills. Jefferson's Musical will take place on April 6th and it will cost 10 Hills Bills to watch the performances. Start saving your Hills Bills now!

7) Attention 7th and 8th grade boys and girls 2017 track and field season will start March 20th, the first day back after Spring Break, weather permitting. Participants will meet on the lower field, dress appropriately for weather. Make sure your physical is up to date.

8) The last school dance will be March 24th. This is the big one, the Loras Dance Marathon students will be here running the dance. 4 or more office referrals from last dance and you cannot attend.

9) TRUE Hillhawks please meet in the Auditorium during period 0.

Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Tuesday, March 7, 2017 -- Day B

TJMS Student Announcements - Tuesday, March 7, 2017 -- Day B

1) Birthdays Today - March 7th...No birthdays today.

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) This week is National School Breakfast Week. To celebrate the food and nutrition services we will be doing a drawing for a student to win a portable speaker. During this week when you eat a complete breakfast you can enter your name into the drawing. You can enter all 5 days if you eat breakfast each day. On March 10th the food service manager will draw a student's name.

4) The Jefferson spirit apparel store is now open till March 13th. Use this URL https://jeffspirit.itemorder.com to make orders.

5) The LRC will be closed today, March 7th for NAEP testing.

6) LEAP...Due to low attendance we had to cancel Leisure Services pool trip that was scheduled on Wednesday. There will be no Girl Scouts Bling this week on Thursday. Homework Help is Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in the LRC. Musical Set and Crew is today in the Auditorium. Polar Bear Club is today in the Cafeteria. Wednesday is Leisure Services Hip Hop in the Auditorium and Kerry's Painting Class in the Art Room. The Winter Incentive trip to the River Museum is on Friday, please return your permission slips to the main office.

7) Student vs. Staff Volleyball for 6th grade is on Tuesday, March 28th; 7th grade is on Wednesday, March 29th; and 8th grade is on Thursday, March 30th. You can play against your teachers with 20 Hills Bills, or watch it for 15 Hills Bills. Jefferson's Musical will take place on April 6th and it will cost 10 Hills Bills to watch the performances. Start saving your Hills Bills now!

8) Attention 7th and 8th grade boys and girls 2017 track and field season will start March 20th, the first day back after Spring Break, weather permitting. Participants will meet on the lower field, dress appropriately for weather. Make sure your physical is up to date.

9) The last school dance will be March 24th. This is the big one, the Loras Dance Marathon students will be here running the dance. 4 or more office referrals from last dance and you cannot attend.

Monday, March 6, 2017

Monday, March 6, 2017 -- Day A

TJMS Student Announcements - Monday, March 6, 2017 -- Day A

1) Birthdays Today - March 6th...Tristan Evans.

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) This week is National School Breakfast Week. To celebrate the food and nutrition services we will be doing a drawing for a student to win a portable speaker. During this week when you eat a complete breakfast you can enter your name into the drawing. You can enter all 5 days if you eat breakfast each day. On March 10th the food service manager will draw a student's name.

4) The Jefferson spirit apparel store is now open till March 13th. Use this URL https://jeffspirit.itemorder.com to make orders.

5) The LRC will be closed on Tuesday, March 7th for NAEP testing.

Friday, March 3, 2017

Friday, March 3, 2017 -- Day B

TJMS Student Announcements - Friday, March 3, 2017 -- Day B

1) Birthdays Today - March 4th...Elayne Meyer. March 5th...Anthony Fuerst, Erika Rohner, Marcus Sierra.

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. Please register by Friday, March 3rd.

4) The Ice Cream Sundae celebration for anyone who did not earn an office referral for the month of February is today. Just a reminder, students must have a lanyard in order to get their sundae. No Lanyards or ID, no Sundae. Lanyards can be purchased in the main office.

5) Musical t-shirts are still on sale. If you would like a Jefferson Middle School Musical shirt your money is due to Mrs. Briggs today. This will be our final order. Show your support for the Jefferson musical! If you already have a musical t-shirt wear it on Wednesdays! Every Wednesday from now until the musical will be "Wear It Wednesday" where you will see a bunch of people wearing their musical t-shirt to show their support for the musical!

6) The Jefferson spirit apparel store is now open till March 13th. Use this URL https://jeffspirit.itemorder.com to make orders.

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

Thursday, March 2, 2017

Thursday, March 2, 2017 -- Day A

TJMS Student Announcements - Thursday, March 2, 2017 -- Day A

1) Birthdays Today - March 2nd...Marissa Adams, Zachary Lyons.

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. Please register by Friday, March 3rd.

4) This Friday is the Ice Cream Sundae celebration for anyone who did not earn an office referral for the month of February. Just a reminder, students must have a lanyard in order to get their sundae. No Lanyards or ID, no Sundae. Lanyards can be purchased in the main office.

5) Musical t-shirts are still on sale. If you would like a Jefferson Middle School Musical shirt your money is due to Mrs. Briggs by Friday, March 3rd. This will be our final order. Show your support for the Jefferson musical! If you already have a musical t-shirt wear it on Wednesdays! Every Wednesday from now until the musical will be "Wear It Wednesday" where you will see a bunch of people wearing their musical t-shirt to show their support for the musical!

The Jefferson spirit apparel store is now open till March 13th. Use this URL https://jeffspirit.itemorder.com to make orders.

Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Wednesday, March 1, 2017 -- Day B

TJMS Student Announcements - Wednesday, March 1, 2017 -- Day B

1) Birthdays Today - March 1st...Braydon Hollister, Diamond Johnson, Dalton Runde.

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. Please register by Friday, March 3rd.

4) This Friday is the Ice Cream Sundae celebration for anyone who did not earn an office referral for the month of Feb. Just a reminder, students must have a lanyard in order to get their sundae. No Lanyards or ID, no Sundae. Lanyards can be purchased at the main office.

5) Musical t-shirts are still on sale. If you would like a Jefferson Middle School Musical shirt your money is due to Mrs. Briggs by this Friday, March 3rd. This will be our final order. Show your support for the Jefferson musical! If you already have a musical t-shirt wear it on Wednesdays! Every Wednesday from now until the musical will be Wear It Wednesday where you will see a bunch of people wearing their musical t-shirt to show their support for the musical!

The Jefferson spirit apparel store is now open till March 13th. Use this URL https://jeffspirit.itemorder.com to make orders.