Wednesday, November 26, 2014 - Day B

Student Announcements - Wednesday, November 26, 2014 - Day B

1) Just a reminder that we are still saving BoxTops For Education. As you do your holiday baking, please watch for the Boxtop labels on package items. Clip them and bring them into the LRC. We will use these points to buy additional materials for Jefferson. Thank you, Library Staff. The Book Fair will be open next Wednesday, November 26th and will run through Friday, December 5th in the library!

2) Jefferson Spirit Wear is now on sale. We have red and charcoal gray t-shirts in stock and they are $6 each.

3) Are you a G-R-E-A-T speller? Sign up to participate in the Jefferson spelling bee! We will hold a school-wide spelling competition on Wednesday, December 10th. The top 5 spellers will represent Jefferson at Clarke University at the sectional spelling bee in January. To sign up, stop and see Ms. Weber in the Guidance area or email her at miweber@dbqschools.org.

4) This year's first locker clean out for 6th grade will be today during 5th period homebase. Please return any overdue books to the library, throw away any unnecessary papers, and take home all extra clothing.

5) Birthdays Today - November 26th...Izak Scherbring. November 27th...Adam Horch. November 28th...William Brown, Aidan Dunne. November 29th...Noah Bennett.

6) The Holiday Book fair will be in the Library from today, November 26th to Friday, December 5th during the school day. Free gift wrapping will be available again this year! Also we will be running a book contest during the fair. For every book title of Sisters, Maze Runner , or Wimpy Kids Hard Luck you purchase. You can put your name in for a drawing to WIN a poster or the grand prize is a Wireless Bluetooth Speaker!

7) Hats off to the 8th grade Lady Hillhawks. All the girls brought their A-games, which led to two blow out wins for the HillHawks on Monday night against Mazzuchelli. Morgan Ostrander led all scores with 16 pts., Laura Daack had a double-double with 11 boards and 10 pts. Vanessa Washington had 9 steals. Great job ladies, they are getting better every game.

Library Update We are pretty close to completing this stage of our library renovation. Thank you to everyone for your patience during this process. Thank you to the Dubuque Racing Association for supporting this project with a grant of $7,500. With these funds as well as some of our own school funds we were able to purchase some furniture, book shelves and addition books for the library.

Hallway Painting We are in the process of painting the hallways at Jefferson. Please be extra careful in the areas that the painters are working. Don't rub against the walls or touch the walls in these areas and be extra respectful to the painters as you pass through the hallways.

Band, Orchestra and Choir All 7-8th grade band, orchestra and choir students DO NOT report to these classes until the 7:40 am bell rings each morning. If you arrive at school before this time you need to report to your assigned hallway areas until 7:40 am.

Fighting Saints Game The first 1,000 kids who enter through the doors will receive a free jersey at the Saturday, November 29th game.

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Library Remodel

We are pretty close to completing this stage of our library renovation. Thank you to everyone for your patience during this process. Thank you to the Dubuque Racing Association for supporting this project with a grant of $7,500. With these funds as well as some of our own school funds we were able to purchase some furniture, book shelves and addition books for the library.

Check out some of the new books purchased for the LRC.

New LRC catalog computers utilizing Destiny Quest 

We have books for every student in our LRC. Even picture books!

This area of shelves includes multiple copies of books (great if you and a friend want to read the same book), conversation circle books for reading/literature/lang arts classes, and even math books.

Another look at the comfy couches. The inset carpet replaces old carpet underneath the former tall bookshelves.

Some fish have even become residents of the LRC. 

An overview of the entire LRC. The comfy couches have replaced the tall bookshelves in the middle of the LRC. 

New shorter shelves for fiction books. Our non-fiction books are now in the shelves along the walls. It's much easier to find the books you are looking for! 

Another look at the library. The comfy couches are in between the fiction bookshelves.

Tuesday, November 25, 2014 - Day A

Student Announcements - Tuesday, November 25, 2014 - Day A

1) Just a reminder that we are still saving BoxTops For Education. As you do your holiday baking, please watch for the Boxtop labels on package items. Clip them and bring them into the LRC. We will use these points to buy additional materials for Jefferson. Thank you, Library Staff. The Book Fair will be open next Wednesday, November 26th and will run through Friday, December 5th in the library!

2) Jefferson Spirit Wear is now on sale. We have red and charcoal gray t-shirts in stock and they are $6 each.

3) Congratulations to our October Students of the Month: H6-1: Jaynen Butler & Madalynn Gienau; H6-2: Grace Becker & Nick Standorf, H7-1: Joe Greve & Amaya Schwartz; H7-2: Jenna Gibbs & Austin Trausch; H8-1: Phoenix Kershner & RJ Liptak; H8-2: Shakera Jackson & Drew Kirton. We are proud of you! https://www.smore.com/jutbw-october-students-of-the-month.

4) Are you a G-R-E-A-T speller? Sign up to participate in the Jefferson spelling bee! We will hold a school-wide spelling competition on Wednesday, December 10th. The top 5 spellers will represent Jefferson at Clarke University at the sectional spelling bee in January. To sign up, stop and see Ms. Weber in the Guidance area or email her at miweber@dbqschools.org.

5) This year's first locker clean out for 7th and 8th grades will be today during 4th period homebase. Please return any overdue books to the library, throw away any unnecessary papers, and take home all extra clothing. 6th grade will be tomorrow during their 5th period homebase.

6) The LEAP program Drama 101 will be performing their scenes they have been practicing since the beginning of the year today after school. You are welcome to come and watch from 4:00-5:00 p.m. in auditorium.

7) Birthdays Today - November 25th...Devin Mitchell, Brianna Wardle.

8) The Holiday Book fair will be in the Library from Wednesday, November 26th to Friday, December 5th during the school day. Free gift wrapping will be available again this year! Also we will be running a book contest during the fair. For every book title of Sisters, Maze Runner , or Wimpy Kids Hard Luck you purchase. You can put your name in for a drawing to WIN a poster or the grand prize is a Wireless Bluetooth Speaker!

9) Spirit Day competition will be on Wednesday this week because we have no school on Friday. Wear your Jefferson Apparel on Wednesday, November 26th.

Library Update We are pretty close to completing this stage of our library renovation. Thank you to everyone for your patience during this process. Thank you to the Dubuque Racing Association for supporting this project with a grant of $7,500. With these funds as well as some of our own school funds we were able to purchase some furniture, book shelves and addition books for the library.

Hallway Painting We are in the process of painting the hallways at Jefferson. Please be extra careful in the areas that the painters are working. Don't rub against the walls or touch the walls in these areas and be extra respectful to the painters as you pass through the hallways.

Band, Orchestra and Choir All 7-8th grade band, orchestra and choir students DO NOT report to these classes until the 7:40 am bell rings each morning. If you arrive at school before this time you need to report to your assigned hallway areas until 7:40 am.

Fighting Saints Game The first 1,000 kids who enter through the doors will receive a free jersey at the Saturday, November 29th game.

Monday, November 24, 2014 - Day B

Student Announcements - Monday, November 24, 2014 - Day B

1) Just a reminder that we are still saving BoxTops For Education. As you do your holiday baking, please watch for the Boxtop labels on package items. Clip them and bring them into the LRC. We will use these points to buy additional materials for Jefferson. Thank you, Library Staff. The Book Fair will be open next Wednesday, November 26th and will run through Friday, December 5th in the library!

2) Jefferson Spirit Wear is now on sale. We have red and charcoal gray t-shirts in stock and they are $6 each.

3) Congratulations to our October Students of the Month: H6-1: Jaynen Butler & Madalynn Gienau; H6-2: Grace Becker & Nick Standorf, H7-1: Joe Greve & Amaya Schwartz; H7-2: Jenna Gibbs & Austin Trausch; H8-1: Phoenix Kershner & RJ Liptak; H8-2: Shakera Jackson & Drew Kirton. We are proud of you! https://www.smore.com/jutbw-october-students-of-the-month.

4) Are you a G-R-E-A-T speller? Sign up to participate in the Jefferson spelling bee! We will hold a school-wide spelling competition on Wednesday, December 10th. The top 5 spellers will represent Jefferson at Clarke University at the sectional spelling bee in January. To sign up, stop and see Ms. Weber in the Guidance area or email her at miweber@dbqschools.org.

5) This year's first locker clean out for 7th and 8th grades will be tomorrow during 4th period homebase. Please return any overdue books to the library, throw away any unnecessary papers, and take home all extra clothing. 6th grade will be on Wednesday during their 5th period homebase.

6) Tuesday, November 25th the LEAP program Drama 101 will be performing their scenes they have been practicing since the beginning of the year. You are welcome to come at watch from 2:45-3:30 p.m. in auditorium.

7) Sports Today - Jefferson Girls Basketball...Jefferson vs. Mazzuchelli Blue. 7th grade at Mazzuchelli and 8th grade at Jefferson; both games begin at 4 p.m.

Library Update We are pretty close to completing this stage of our library renovation. Thank you to everyone for your patience during this process. Thank you to the Dubuque Racing Association for supporting this project with a grant of $7,500. With these funds as well as some of our own school funds we were able to purchase some furniture, book shelves and addition books for the library.

Hallway Painting We are in the process of painting the hallways at Jefferson. Please be extra careful in the areas that the painters are working. Don't rub against the walls or touch the walls in these areas and be extra respectful to the painters as you pass through the hallways.

Band, Orchestra and Choir All 7-8th grade band, orchestra and choir students DO NOT report to these classes until the 7:40 am bell rings each morning. If you arrive at school before this time you need to report to your assigned hallway areas until 7:40 am.

Fighting Saints Game The first 1,000 kids who enter through the doors will receive a free jersey at the Saturday, November 29th game.

Friday, November 21, 2014 - Day A

Student Announcements - Friday, November 21, 2014 - Day A

1) Just a reminder that we are still saving BoxTops For Education. As you do your holiday baking, please watch for the Boxtop labels on package items. Clip them and bring them into the LRC. We will use these points to buy additional materials for Jefferson. Thank you, Library Staff. The Book Fair will be open next Wednesday, November 26th and will run through Friday, December 5th in the library!

2) Birthdays Today - November 21st...Madalyn Peter.

3) Jefferson Spirit Wear is now on sale. We have red and charcoal gray t-shirts in stock and they are $6 each.

4) Congratulations to our October Students of the Month: H6-1: Jaynen Butler & Madalynn Gienau; H6-2: Grace Becker & Nick Standorf, H7-1: Joe Greve & Amaya Schwartz; H7-2: Jenna Gibbs & Austin Trausch; H8-1: Phoenix Kershner & RJ Liptak; H8-2: Shakera Jackson & Drew Kirton. We are proud of you! https://www.smore.com/jutbw-october-students-of-the-month.

5) Are you a G-R-E-A-T speller? Sign up to participate in the Jefferson spelling bee! We will hold a school-wide spelling competition on Wednesday, December 10th. The top 5 spellers will represent Jefferson at Clarke University at the sectional spelling bee in January. To sign up, stop and see Ms. Weber in the Guidance area or email her at miweber@dbqschools.org.

Morning Arrival Now that the weather has drastically changed and winter appears to be here it is important to dress warm. Gloves, hats, socks, etc. are needed to protect your body. The doors to school are normally opened at 7:30 am. If you are a walker, please do not come much earlier than 7:30 am. If you get a ride to school try to arrange it so you are here as late as possible. There is no guarantee that the doors will open earlier than 7:30 am expect on days were the temperature is 10 degrees or below or it is snowing. So make sure you are dressed warm enough to take the cold for 10-15 minutes outside when the temperature is above 10 degrees.

Library Update We are pretty close to completing this stage of our library renovation. Thank you to everyone for your patience during this process. Thank you to the Dubuque Racing Association for supporting this project with a grant of $7,500. With these funds as well as some of our own school funds we were able to purchase some furniture, book shelves and addition books for the library.

Hallway Painting We are in the process of painting the hallways at Jefferson. Please be extra careful in the areas that the painters are working. Don't rub against the walls or touch the walls in these areas and be extra respectful to the painters as you pass through the hallways.

Band, Orchestra and Choir All 7-8th grade band, orchestra and choir students DO NOT report to these classes until the 7:40 am bell rings each morning. If you arrive at school before this time you need to report to your assigned hallway areas until 7:40 am.

Fighting Saints Game The first 1,000 kids who enter through the doors will receive a free jersey at the Saturday, November 29th game.

Thursday, November 20, 2014 - Day B

Student Announcements - Thursday, November 20, 2014 - Day B

1) Just a reminder that we are still saving BoxTops For Education. As you do your holiday baking, please watch for the Boxtop labels on package items. Clip them and bring them into the LRC. We will use these points to buy additional materials for Jefferson. Thank you, Library Staff. The Book Fair will be open next Wednesday, November 26th and will run through Friday, December 5th in the library!

2) Birthdays Today - November 20th...Payton Gibson.

3) Jefferson Spirit Wear is now on sale: We have red and charcoal gray t-shirts in stock and they are $6 each.

4) Congratulations to our October Students of the Month: H6-1: Jaynen Butler & Madalynn Gienau; H6-2: Grace Becker & Nick Standorf, H7-1: Joe Greve & Amaya Schwartz; H7-2: Jenna Gibbs & Austin Trausch; H8-1: Phoenix Kershner & RJ Liptak; H8-2: Shakera Jackson & Drew Kirton. We are proud of you! https://www.smore.com/jutbw-october-students-of-the-month.

5) Are you a G-R-E-A-T speller? Sign up to participate in the Jefferson spelling bee! We will hold a school-wide spelling competition on Wednesday, December 10th. The top 5 spellers will represent Jefferson at Clarke University at the sectional spelling bee in January. To sign up, stop and see Ms. Weber in the Guidance area or email her at miweber@dbqschools.org.

6) The 8th grade is sponsoring its 2nd Annual Food. Please help by bringing non-perishable food donations (please check expiration dates) to your home base by Friday, November 21st. We will be donating these items to a local food bank for distribution to people in the Dubuque Community.

7) Sports Today - Girls Basketball...Jefferson vs. Washington Blue. 7th grade at Washington and 8th grade at Jefferson; both games begin at 4 p.m.

Morning Arrival Now that the weather has drastically changed and winter appears to be here it is important to dress warm. Gloves, hats, socks, etc. are needed to protect your body. The doors to school are normally opened at 7:30 am. If you are a walker, please do not come much earlier than 7:30 am. If you get a ride to school try to arrange it so you are here as late as possible. There is no guarantee that the doors will open earlier than 7:30 am expect on days were the temperature is 10 degrees or below or it is snowing. So make sure you are dressed warm enough to take the cold for 10-15 minutes outside when the temperature is above 10 degrees.

Library Update We are pretty close to completing this stage of our library renovation. Thank you to everyone for your patience during this process. Thank you to the Dubuque Racing Association for supporting this project with a grant of $7,500. With these funds as well as some of our own school funds we were able to purchase some furniture, book shelves and addition books for the library.

Band, Orchestra and Choir All 7-8th grade band, orchestra and choir students DO NOT report to these classes until the 7:40 am bell rings each morning. If you arrive at school before this time you need to report to your assigned hallway areas until 7:40 am.

Hallway Painting We are in the process of painting the hallways at Jefferson. Please be extra careful in the areas that the painters are working. Don't rub against the walls or touch the walls in these areas and be extra respectful to the painters as you pass through the hallways.

Wednesday, November 19, 2014 - Day A

Student Announcements - Wednesday, November 19, 2014 - Day A

1) Just a reminder that we are still saving Boxtops For Education. As you do your holiday baking, please watch for the Boxtop labels on package items. Clip them and bring them into the LRC. We will use these points to buy additional materials for Jefferson. Thank you, Library Staff. The Book Fair will be open next Wednesday, November 26th and will run through Friday, December 5th in the library!

2) Can you sing, dance, act, or play an instrument? Auditions for the Jefferson Talent Show are today, November 19th after school in the auditorium. Acts for the talent show will be selected from the auditions on those days. Acts should be three minutes or less with appropriate content. All preparation/practices for the auditions has to be done outside of school. Any questions? See Ms. Baumann.

3) Birthdays Today - November 18th...Gage Hilby.

4) Jefferson Spirit Wear is now on sale: We have red and charcoal gray t-shirts in stock and they are $6 each.

5) Congratulations to our October Students of the Month: H6-1: Jaynen Butler & Madalynn Gienau; H6-2: Grace Becker & Nick Standorf, H7-1: Joe Greve & Amaya Schwartz; H7-2: Jenna Gibbs & Austin Trausch; H8-1: Phoenix Kershner & RJ Liptak; H8-2: Shakera Jackson & Drew Kirton. We are proud of you! https://www.smore.com/jutbw-october-students-of-the-month

6) Are you a G-R-E-A-T speller? Sign up to participate in the Jefferson spelling bee! We will hold a school-wide spelling competition on Wednesday, December 10th. The top 5 spellers will represent Jefferson at Clarke University at the sectional spelling bee in January. To sign up, stop and see Ms. Weber in the Guidance area or email her at miweber@dbqschools.org

7) The 8th grade is sponsoring its 2nd Annual Food. Please help by bringing non-perishable food donations (please check expiration dates) to your home base by Friday, November 21st. We will be donating these items to a local food bank for distribution to people in the Dubuque Community.Morning Arrival Now that the weather has drastically changed and winter appears to be here it is important to dress warm. Gloves, hats, socks, etc. are needed to protect your body. The doors to school are normally opened at 7:30 am. If you are a walker, please do not come much earlier than 7:30 am. If you get a ride to school try to arrange it so you are here as late as possible. There is no guarantee that the doors will open earlier than 7:30 am expect on days were the temperature is 10 degrees or below or it is snowing. So make sure you are dressed warm enough to take the cold for 10-15 minutes outside when the temperature is above 10 degrees.