1) All libraries in the school district are in the process of changing to a new circulation system. Our library here at Jefferson will not be able to do any checkouts of books, textbooks or net books on December 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 6th. All other library activities will be on schedule. We will be able to check out books again on December 9th using our new circulation system. Please plan ahead so that you have the books you need during this time. Thank you, Shari Neyens and Lorie Duclos.
2) S-P-E-L-L-I-N-G B-E-E. If you are a great speller, we want you to represent Jefferson in the Telegraph Herald spelling bee in January at Clarke University. Interested students should contact Ms. Weber to sign up.
3) Birthdays Today - November 22nd...Janer John, Phileisha Wilson. November 23rd...Madeline Perreard. November 24th...Serina Bennett.
4) No Orchestra today, students have an assignment to work on in their Homebase. Extras on the orchestra room door, due Monday.
Fighting Saints Jersey Design Contest The Dubuque Fighting Saints are having a contest to design a warm up Jersey for their hockey team. If you would like to create a design for this contest please stop in the office and pick up the information and guidelines for the design. The winner will receive their own Jersey. The warm up jerseys will be auctioned off to the public after the January 11th game. Proceeds from the event will go to benefit the University of Iowa Children's Hospital.
Student Newspaper Any students that are interested in helping to create a student newspaper at Jefferson are asked to attend a meeting in the LRC on Friday. Sixth grade students should come to the LRC first period. Seventh and eighth grade students during 5th period. The meeting will only last 10-15 minutes.
