Friday, April 28, 2017

Friday, April 28, 2017 -- Day B


TJMS Student Announcements - Friday, April 28, 2017 -- Day B

1) Birthdays Today - April 29th...Kiara Bickford. April 30th...Antwan Hardia, Brian Xicon.

The Dubuque Senior Color Guard is getting ready to start up for next year! If spinning a flag, marching with the band and making new friends sounds like fun to you, then come try us out! Audition workshops will be held Tuesday, May 2nd from 6-9 p.m.; Thursday, May 4th from 6-9 p.m.; and Tuesday, May 9th from 6-9 p.m. Auditions will be on Thursday, May 11th from 6-9 p.m. You can pick up a flyer with more information in the main office. We hope to see you at auditions!

Thursday, April 27, 2017

Thursday, April 27, 2017 -- Day A

TJMS Student Announcements - Thursday, April 27, 2017 -- Day A

1) Birthdays Today - April 27th...Terrell Fowler.

2) LEAP this week...Thursday - Raise the Bar in the upper field.

3) Anytime, Anywhere Learning (AAL)is for Jefferson 8th Graders and their parents. The district will be unveiling the Anytime, Anywhere Learning (AAL) curriculum initiative this fall for the incoming 9th grade classes at both Hempstead and Senior. This is an informational parent meeting about AAL. This meeting will serve as a great opportunity for high schools and district officials to share information. It will also provide an opportunity for parents and students to ask questions and give feedback. This will take place at Jefferson Middle School Auditorium on May 1, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Wednesday, April 26, 2017 -- Day B

TJMS Student Announcements - Wednesday, April 26, 2017 -- Day B

1) Birthdays Today - April 26th...No birthdays today.

2) LEAP this week...Wednesday - I-STEP, Leisure Services Golf in the upper field. Thursday - Raise the Bar in the upper field.

3) Anytime, Anywhere Learning (AAL)is for Jefferson 8th Graders and their parents. The district will be unveiling the Anytime, Anywhere Learning (AAL) curriculum initiative this fall for the incoming 9th grade classes at both Hempstead and Senior. This is an informational parent meeting about AAL. This meeting will serve as a great opportunity for high schools and district officials to share information. It will also provide an opportunity for parents and students to ask questions and give feedback. This will take place at Jefferson Middle School Auditorium on May 1, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.

4) The Girls Bathroom by the North Gym is closed until further notice.

Tuesday, April 25, 2017

Tuesday, April 25, 2017 -- Day A

TJMS Student Announcements - Tuesday, April 25, 2017 -- Day A

1) Birthdays Today - April 25th...No birthdays today.

2) LEAP this week...Tuesday - Raise the Bar in the upper field weather permitting, Shakespeare is in the Auditorium, Origami is in room 02. Wednesday - I-STEP, Leisure Services Golf in the upper field. Thursday - Raise the Bar in the upper field.

3) Anytime, Anywhere Learning (AAL)is for Jefferson 8th Graders and their parents. The district will be unveiling the Anytime, Anywhere Learning (AAL) curriculum initiative this fall for the incoming 9th grade classes at both Hempstead and Senior. This is an informational parent meeting about AAL. This meeting will serve as a great opportunity for high schools and district officials to share information. It will also provide an opportunity for parents and students to ask questions and give feedback. This will take place at Jefferson Middle School Auditorium on May 1, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.

4) To the 6th and 7th grade Battle of the Books Teams...Please schedule a time with Mrs. Duclos for a practice session as soon as possible!!!

5) The Girls Bathroom by the North Gym is closed until further notice.

Monday, April 24, 2017

Monday, April 24, 2017 -- Day B

TJMS Student Announcements - Monday, April 24, 2017 -- Day B

1) Birthdays Today - April 24th...Owen Smith.

2) Sports Today - Girls Track and Field...Jefferson hosts Washington and Roosevelt at Hempstead at 4:30 p.m.

3) LEAP this week...Monday - Hillcrest Teen Program at HillCrest, Real World in the Auditorium. Tuesday - Raise the Bar in the upper field weather permitting, Shakespeare is in the Auditorium, Origami is in room 02. Wednesday - I-STEP, Leisure Services Golf in the upper field. Thursday - Raise the Bar in the upper field.

4) Anytime, Anywhere Learning (AAL)is for Jefferson 8th Graders and their parents. The district will be unveiling the Anytime, Anywhere Learning (AAL) curriculum initiative this fall for the incoming 9th grade classes at both Hempstead and Senior. This is an informational parent meeting about AAL. This meeting will serve as a great opportunity for high schools and district officials to share information. It will also provide an opportunity for parents and students to ask questions and give feedback. This will take place at Jefferson Middle School Auditorium on May 1, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.

5) To the 6th and 7th grade Battle of the Books Teams...Please schedule a time with Mrs. Duclos for a practice session as soon as possible!!!

Friday, April 21, 2017

Friday, April 21, 2017 -- Day A

TJMS Student Announcements - Friday, April 21, 2017 -- Day A

1) Birthdays Today - April 21st...Malia Collins, Luren Jolet, Mercedes Love, Rylie Smith. April 22nd...Tiffany Nadermann, Lane Otting. April 23rd...Katelyn Hammerand, Vanessa Kammerude.

2) This Saturday, April 22nd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the University of Dubuque is having their STEM Festival. There will be robots, lab activities and Mr. Hesselman will be presenting his new vehicle! So come out and have fun with UD.

3) Sports Today - Boys & Girls Track and Field...Jefferson Girls 34th Invitational and Roosevelt Boys Invitational at Dalzell beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 20, 2017

Thursday, April 20, 2017 -- Day B

TJMS Student Announcements - Thursday, April 20, 2017 -- Day B

1) Birthdays Today - April 20th...No birthdays today.

2) Each Tuesday and Thursday in April, students and their families will have a chance to learn more about Dubuque’s high-demand job sectors. It’s an opportunity for students to see a business first-hand in a student-friendly, interactive environment – and hear from industry leaders about the skills and education needed to be successful in that field. All at NO COST to attendees (and participants even get a FREE t-shirt). Stop by the office for more information.

3) LEAP today...Homework Help is in the Library and Express Yourself Media is in the Art Room.

4) This Saturday, April 22nd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the University of Dubuque is having their STEM Festival. There will be robots, lab activities and Mr. Hesselman will be presenting his new vehicle! So come out and have fun with UD.

Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Wednesday, April 19, 2017 -- Day A

TJMS Student Announcements - Wednesday, April 19, 2017 -- Day A

1) Birthdays Today - April 19th...No birthdays.

2) Each Tuesday and Thursday in April, students and their families will have a chance to learn more about Dubuque’s high-demand job sectors. It’s an opportunity for students to see a business first-hand in a student-friendly, interactive environment – and hear from industry leaders about the skills and education needed to be successful in that field. All at NO COST to attendees (and participants even get a FREE t-shirt). Stop by the office for more information.

3) LEAP today...Homework Help is in the Library; Leisure Services Golf is on the field; Shakespeare is in the Auditorium.

4) Congratulations to our Genius Hour participants who will be sharing their projects at the Forum this afternoon.  Genius Hour students need to meet by the guidance offices at noon today.

Monday, April 17, 2017

Monday, April 17, 2017 -- Day A

TJMS Student Announcements - Monday, April 17, 2017 -- Day A

1) Birthdays Today - April 17th...Marissa Dolan, Natalie Maas.

2) Anyone interested in being a Hempstead Cheerleader for the 2017-2018 school year, there will be a MANDATORY parent meeting on tonight at 6:00 p.m. in the Library at Hempstead. Mandatory tryout practices will be held at Hempstead on April 18th and April 20th, 5:30-7:30 p.m. and April 24th, 3:15-4:30 p.m. in the North Gym. Mandatory tryouts are April 25th, beginning at 4:00 p.m. in the North Gym.

3) Each Tuesday and Thursday in April, students and their families will have a chance to learn more about Dubuque’s high-demand job sectors. It’s an opportunity for students to see a business first-hand in a student-friendly, interactive environment – and hear from industry leaders about the skills and education needed to be successful in that field. All at NO COST to attendees (and participants even get a FREE t-shirt). Stop by the office for more information.

4) The Dubuque Senior Color Guard is getting ready to start up for next year! If spinning a flag, marching with the band and making new friends sounds like fun to you, then come try us out! Audition workshops will be held Tuesday, May 2nd from 6-9 p.m.; Thursday, May 4th from 6-9 p.m.; and Tuesday, May 9th from 6-9 p.m. Auditions will be on Thursday, May 11th from 6-9 p.m. You can pick up a flyer with more information in the main office. We hope to see you at auditions!

Any 8th grade girls interested in playing softball at Senior this spring, there 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.

Thursday, April 13, 2017

Thursday, April 13, 2017 -- Day B

TJMS Student Announcements - Thursday, April 13, 2017 -- Day B

1) Birthdays Today - April 13th...Aubri Kennedy. April 15th...Ava Naab, Mailalyne Samuel.

2) Anyone interested in being a Hempstead Cheerleader for the 2017-2018 school year, there will be a MANDATORY parent meeting on April 17th at 6:00 p.m. in the Library at Hempstead. Mandatory tryout practices will be held at Hempstead on April 18th and April 20th, 5:30-7:30 p.m. and April 24th, 3:15-4:30 p.m. in the North Gym. Mandatory tryouts are April 25th, beginning at 4:00 p.m. in the North Gym.

3) Each Tuesday and Thursday in April, students and their families will have a chance to learn more about Dubuque’s high-demand job sectors. It’s an opportunity for students to see a business first-hand in a student-friendly, interactive environment – and hear from industry leaders about the skills and education needed to be successful in that field. All at NO COST to attendees (and participants even get a FREE t-shirt). Stop by the office for more information.

4) Homework help is in the LRC today. Shakespeare is in the Auditorium and Mae's Meditation & Yoga is in room 73 today.

5) No track practice for boys or girls today.

Any 8th grade girls interested in playing softball at Senior this spring, there 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.

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Wednesday, April 12, 2017 -- Day A

TJMS Student Announcements - Wednesday, April 12, 2017 -- Day A

1) Birthdays Today - April 12th...Jonathan Beltran Jara, Tashawn Vance, Adam Ward.

2) Anyone interested in being a Hempstead Cheerleader for the 2017-2018 school year, there will be a MANDATORY parent meeting on April 17th at 6:00 p.m. in the Library at Hempstead. Mandatory tryout practices will be held at Hempstead on April 18th and April 20th, 5:30-7:30 p.m. and April 24th, 3:15-4:30 p.m. in the North Gym. Mandatory tryouts are April 25th, beginning at 4:00 p.m. in the North Gym.

3) Each Tuesday and Thursday in April, students and their families will have a chance to learn more about Dubuque’s high-demand job sectors. It’s an opportunity for students to see a business first-hand in a student-friendly, interactive environment – and hear from industry leaders about the skills and education needed to be successful in that field. All at NO COST to attendees (and participants even get a FREE t-shirt). Stop by the office for more information.

4) LEAP this week...Homework help is in the LRC on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Today is Kerry's Painting in the art room and Leisure Services Carnival in the cafeteria. Thursday is Shakespeare in the Auditorium.

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Tuesday, April 11, 2017 -- Day B

TJMS Student Announcements - Tuesday, April 11, 2017 -- Day B

1) Birthdays Today - April 11th...Kayla Gardner

2) Anyone interested in being a Hempstead Cheerleader for the 2017-2018 school year, there will be a MANDATORY parent meeting on April 17th at 6:00 p.m. in the Library at Hempstead. Mandatory tryout practices will be held at Hempstead on April 18th and April 20th, 5:30-7:30 p.m. and April 24th, 3:15-4:30 p.m. in the North Gym. Mandatory tryouts are April 25th, beginning at 4:00 p.m. in the North Gym.

3) Students in PE classes will be running the final PACER of the year today. Come to class prepared to do your best and get your highest score of the year!

4) Each Tuesday and Thursday in April, students and their families will have a chance to learn more about Dubuque’s high-demand job sectors. It’s an opportunity for students to see a business first-hand in a student-friendly, interactive environment – and hear from industry leaders about the skills and education needed to be successful in that field. All at NO COST to attendees (and participants even get a FREE t-shirt). Stop by the office for more information.

5) LEAP this week...Homework help is in the LRC on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. IStep is today in room 04 and Mae's Meditation & Yoga is today in room 73. Wednesday is Kerry's Painting in the art room and Leisure Services Carnival in the cafeteria. Thursday is Shakespeare in the Auditorium.

Monday, April 10, 2017

Monday, April 10, 2017 -- Day A

TJMS Student Announcements - Monday, April 10, 2017 -- Day A

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

2) Anyone interested in being a Hempstead Cheerleader for the 2017-2018 school year, there will be a MANDATORY parent meeting on April 17th at 6:00 p.m. in the Library at Hempstead. Mandatory tryout practices will be held at Hempstead on April 18th and April 20th, 5:30-7:30 p.m. and April 24th, 3:15-4:30 p.m. in the North Gym. Mandatory tryouts are April 25th, beginning at 4:00 p.m. in the North Gym.

3) Sports Today - Boys Track & Field...Mazzuchelli hosts Jefferson, Roosevelt at Wahlert. The track meet begins at 4:30.

4) Students in PE classes will be running the final PACER of the year today and tomorrow. Come to class prepared to do your best and get your highest score of the year!

5) Each Tuesday and Thursday in April, students and their families will have a chance to learn more about Dubuque’s high-demand job sectors. It’s an opportunity for students to see a business first-hand in a student-friendly, interactive environment – and hear from industry leaders about the skills and education needed to be successful in that field. All at NO COST to attendees (and participants even get a FREE t-shirt). Stop by the office for more information.

Friday, April 7, 2017

Friday, April 7, 2017 -- Day B

TJMS Student Announcements - Friday, April 7, 2017 -- Day B

1) Birthdays Today - April 7th...Samantha Brimeyer, Launa Deleon, Rayanne Hillman, Melonie Snyder. April 8th...Olivia Krier, Eliza Ludovissy. April 9th...Dezirae Copeland, Bryan Gonzalez, Brooklyn Meyer, Shaye Perry.

2) Anyone interested in being a Hempstead Cheerleader for the 2017-2018 school year, there will be a MANDATORY parent meeting on April 17th at 6:00 p.m. in the Library at Hempstead. Mandatory tryout practices will be held at Hempstead on April 18th and April 20th, 5:30-7:30 p.m. and April 24th, 3:15-4:30 p.m. in the North Gym. Mandatory tryouts are April 25th, beginning at 4:00 p.m. in the North Gym.

3) Jefferson's musical performances will be this week-end. The musical is "Once Upon a Mattress," a musical comedy about a kingdom with a power-hungry queen that doesn't want her son, the prince, to marry. An unusual princess comes to the kingdom and tries to pass the queen's tests. Please join us for this fun show at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights. The cost is $5 per ticket.

Thursday, April 6, 2017

Thursday, April 6, 2017 -- Day A

TJMS Student Announcements - Thursday, April 6, 2017 -- Day A

1) Birthdays Today - April 6th...Aidan Connolly, Maggie Dietz.

2) 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.

3) Anyone interested in being a Hempstead Cheerleader for the 2017-2018 school year, there will be a MANDATORY parent meeting on April 17th at 6:00 p.m. in the Library at Hempstead. Mandatory tryout practices will be held at Hempstead on April 18th and April 20th, 5:30-7:30 p.m. and April 24th, 3:15-4:30 p.m. in the North Gym. Mandatory tryouts are April 25th, beginning at 4:00 p.m. in the North Gym.

4) Jefferson's musical performances will be this week-end. The musical is "Once Upon a Mattress," a musical comedy about a kingdom with a power-hungry queen that doesn't want her son, the prince, to marry. An unusual princess comes to the kingdom and tries to pass the queen's tests. Please join us for this fun show at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights.

Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Wednesday, April 5, 2017 -- Day B

TJMS Student Announcements - Wednesday, April 5, 2017 -- Day B

1) Birthdays Today - April 5th...Taylor Carr, Charles Fiegen, Mason Schumacher, Trevor Schumacher.

2) 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.

3) Anyone interested in being a Hempstead Cheerleader for the 2017-2018 school year, there will be a MANDATORY parent meeting on April 17th at 6:00 p.m. in the Library at Hempstead. Mandatory tryout practices will be held at Hempstead on April 18th and April 20th, 5:30-7:30 p.m. and April 24th, 3:15-4:30 p.m. in the North Gym. Mandatory tryouts are April 25th, beginning at 4:00 p.m. in the North Gym.

Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Tuesday, April 4, 2017 -- Day A

TJMS Student Announcements - Tuesday, April 4, 2017 -- Day A

1) Birthdays Today - April 4th...Claire Bennett, Alyssa Westhoff.

2) 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.

3) Anyone interested in being a Hempstead Cheerleader for the 2017-2018 school year, there will be a MANDATORY parent meeting on April 17th at 6:00 p.m. in the Library at Hempstead. Mandatory tryout practices will be held at Hempstead on April 18th and April 20th, 5:30-7:30 p.m. and April 24th, 3:15-4:30 p.m. in the North Gym. Mandatory tryouts are April 25th, beginning at 4:00 p.m. in the North Gym.