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) Friday, March 7th is our next school dance. In the spirit of “March Madness” we will have a 3 on 3 basketball tournament if we have enough teams sign up. There will be a boys and girls bracket, and if enough teams sign-up we will have grade level tournaments. Entry fee per team is $1.00. Sign-up in Mr. Hatcher’s office, now until March 6th. Teacher 3 on 3 teams are welcomed and encouraged. There will also be, a DJ for dancing, face painting, pizza and other treats, karaoke, and possibly a Connect-4 tournament for prizes. Remember if you had 3 or more office referrals between December 6th (last dance) through March 7th you are not allowed to attend.
3) Birthdays Today - March 4th...Camron Gienau, Ashley Klein.
4) 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!
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.
6) Kyle is no longer with the Y. Therefore, The Achievers LEAP program will not be held on March 4 or next Tuesday, March 11. Achievers will resume on March 25 with a new instructor.
7) Hempstead Football 7th & 8th Grade Lifting Schedule for March 2014...Tuesday 3/4, Thursday 3/6, Tuesday 3/11, Tuesday 3/25, and Thursday 3/27. All sessions are from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
8) Report cards will be coming home this week!
9) Parent-Teacher Conferences will be next week:
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Wed, March 12, 3:30-8:00 PM – North Gym
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Thurs, March 13, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Individual
Classrooms
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Thurs, March 13, 3:00-7:30 PM – 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.
Teachers who share buildings may be providing your child a schedule of when
he/she will be available. 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.
