1) Jefferson Wellness classes are participating in Live Healthy Iowa Kids again this year. The yellow calendar began February 22nd and will go through March 7th. Students are to be recording milk servings and activity minutes on these calendars. The pink calendars are due right now to Mrs. Lucas and Mr. Wischmeyer. Any questions, please ask the Wellness teachers.
2) Birthdays Today - March 6th...No Birthdays.
3) The Bookfair is coming back! Many new exciting titles, along with the Iowa Teen Award books. The fair will be the week of March 10th-13th and during Parent Teacher Conferences. The fair will be open during the school day on Monday, March 10th, 11th, and 12th in the Library. You can also stop by the library before or after your conferences to purchase books from the fair. Hope to see you there!
4) Parent-Teacher Conferences will be next week. Conferences are on Wednesday, March 12th from 3:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the North Gym. Conferences are on Thursday, March 13th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; these will be in the teachers individual classrooms. Conferences will resume on Thursday, March 13th from 3:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the North Gym. You are welcome to attend conferences at any time that works for you and your family as we do not schedule conferences individually. Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the ending time in order to have the opportunity to speak to each of your child’s teachers.
5) Hempstead Football 7th & 8th Grade Lifting Schedule for March 2014...Thursday 3/6, Tuesday 3/11, Tuesday 3/25, and Thursday 3/27. All sessions are from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
6) Sports Today - Boys Red Basketball...Jefferson Red vs. Roosevelt Purple. 7th grade at Jefferson and 8th grade at Roosevelt; both games begin at 4:00 p.m.
7) Check out our most recent, News from the Hill: https://www.smore.com/egg0.
8) March Madness Dance on Friday, March 7th. The cost of admission is $4 and you must have a school id. Join us for dancing, karaoke, a Connect 4 tournament, facepainting, and fun. A 3-on-3 basketball tournament will also be held, sign up your team with Mr. Hatcher. Concessions will also be available for purchase.
