Tuesday, March 31, 2015 - Day B

Student Announcements - Tuesday, March 31, 2015 - Day B

1) Congratulations to our February Students of the Month! House 6-1: Payton Gibson & Kaliyah Johnson; House 6-2: Tyler Field & Jodie Tunque; House 7-1: Hanidin Kamram & Dustin Riesselman; House 7-2: Colton Davis & Faith Jasper; House 8-1: Carly Dalberg & Zach Smith; House 8-2: Taya Hess & Kassidy Gerken. https://www.smore.com/3xy23

2) Girls, ages 7th grade to 12th grade are invited to an upcoming leader program hosted by Girl Scouts called Raise Your Voice being held at Clarke University this summer on June 26-28, 2015. Please register to attend by May 28, 2015: $85/Girl Scout • $70/Adult. Register early – before April 1 – and get a $10 discount! All fees include meals, lodging, journey books, and supplies. Separate sessions are available for parents and troop leaders. Questions? We have answers! RaiseYourVoice@GirlScoutsToday.org or call 800-798-0833 or GirlScoutsToday.org

3) The HEMPSTEAD BUNNY HOP 5K/JELLY BEAN FUN RUN will be held at Roosevelt School on April 4th. Stop by the Main office to pick up an informational sheet.

4) Birthdays Today - March 31st...Tanner Bries, Travis Bries, Scott Hostager, Shaelyn Hostager, Markus King.

5) LRC WILL BE CLOSED April 20th to May 7th for MAP testing. LRC WILL BE OPEN FOR QUIET CHECKOUTS DURING MORNING HOME BASE (7:45-8:30) AND 2ND HOME BASES. SMALL GROUP WORK WILL NEED TO BE IN CLASSROOMS DURING TESTING DATES.

6) ATTENTION BATTLE OF THE BOOK TEAMS...It is time for our Jefferson team battles to see who will be representing our school at the Forum for the Official Battle. Have you formed a team yet?? Our battles will be in the LRC on Monday, April 13th. 8th grade teams will battle at 7:50. 7th grade teams will battle at 11:00. 6th grade teams will battle at 11:30. NOTICE: THE LRC WILL BE CLOSED DURING THESE BATTLES.

7) 2015 Jefferson Battle Teams...6th grade...Mikea Hall, Ella Heim, Levi Schueller, Jaynen Bulter, Amilliean Brand, Taylor Cota, Vanessa Kamerude, Tanner Bries, Monica Hughes, Randi Pinto, Ella Kane, Spencer Roberts, Lashanti Martin, Ivy Dearstone, Logan Scherf, Andrew Anderson, Aaliyah Miller, Daemon Thomas, Tim Leslien. 7th Grade...(Faith Jasper, Carissa Elkskamp, Sydney Hammel, Aryana Birch, Ashley Klein, Megan Hammerand, Becca Johnson, Jayme Wuertzer, Shaelyn Hostager, Keshauna Bodley. 8th Grade...(Carly Dalberg, Elizabeth Freiburger, Tristan Miller, Grace Harwood, Ben Birkett, Allison Klein, Cole Heim, Taya Hess, Lizzy Thill, Kayla LsPage.

8) Congratulations to the following students who were selected to participate in the Belin-Blank Summer Institute in June: Samantha Clark, Visual Arts; Ben Hermiston, Social Sciences; Hannah Kramer, Math Problem Solving; Caleb Perreard, Performing Arts; Ted Spring, Global & Cultural Studies; and Derek Veltstra, Advanced Science. Additionally, two students were selected as alternates: Carly Dalberg, Creative Writing; and Trenton Sanchez, Invention and Innovation.

From Mr. Kramer - School Fundraiser: I have been asked by several people whether we are doing the Discount Card Fundraiser again this year. Yes, we will be doing the Fundraiser again this year. At the present time I have confirmed participation from 13 local business. I am still waiting for confirmation from 4 other businesses and 3 businesses have declined to participate this year. As soon as I can get confirmation from the other businesses and get at least one more new business to participate this year we can kick-off this activity. I have some special incentives to offer this year and I will share these with everyone as we get closer to the kick-off. Stay tuned!

Monday, March 30, 2015 - Day A

Student Announcements - Monday, March 30, 2015 - Day A

1) Congratulations to our February Students of the Month! House 6-1: Payton Gibson & Kaliyah Johnson; House 6-2: Tyler Field & Jodie Tunque; House 7-1: Hanidin Kamram & Dustin Riesselman; House 7-2: Colton Davis & Faith Jasper; House 8-1: Carly Dalberg & Zach Smith; House 8-2: Taya Hess & Kassidy Gerken. https://www.smore.com/3xy23

2) Girls, ages 7th grade to 12th grade are invited to an upcoming leader program hosted by Girl Scouts called Raise Your Voice being held at Clarke University this summer on June 26-28, 2015. Please register to attend by May 28, 2015: $85/Girl Scout • $70/Adult. Register early – before April 1 – and get a $10 discount! All fees include meals, lodging, journey books, and supplies. Separate sessions are available for parents and troop leaders. Questions? We have answers! RaiseYourVoice@GirlScoutsToday.org or call 800-798-0833 or GirlScoutsToday.org

3) The HEMPSTEAD BUNNY HOP 5K/JELLY BEAN FUN RUN will be held at Roosevelt School on April 4th. Stop by the Main office to pick up an informational sheet.

4) Birthdays Today - March 30th...Benjamin Lahey, Antonio Robles.

5) LRC WILL BE CLOSED April 20th to May 7th for MAP testing. LRC WILL BE OPEN FOR QUIET CHECKOUTS DURING MORNING HOME BASE (7:45-8:30) AND 2ND HOME BASES. SMALL GROUP WORK WILL NEED TO BE IN CLASSROOMS DURING TESTING DATES.

6) ATTENTION BATTLE OF THE BOOK TEAMS...It is time for our Jefferson team battles to see who will be representing our school at the Forum for the Official Battle. Have you formed a team yet?? Our battles will be in the LRC on Monday, April 13th. 8th grade teams will battle at 7:50. 7th grade teams will battle at 11:00. 6th grade teams will battle at 11:30. NOTICE: THE LRC WILL BE CLOSED DURING THESE BATTLES.

7) 2015 Jefferson Battle Teams...6th grade...Mikea Hall, Ella Heim, Levi Schueller, Jaynen Bulter, Amilliean Brand, Taylor Cota, Vanessa Kamerude, Tanner Bries, Monica Hughes, Randi Pinto, Ella Kane, Spencer Roberts, Lashanti Martin, Ivy Dearstone, Logan Scherf, Andrew Anderson, Aaliyah Miller, Daemon Thomas, Tim Leslien. 7th Grade...(Faith Jasper, Carissa Elkskamp, Sydney Hammel, Aryana Birch, Ashley Klein, Megan Hammerand, Becca Johnson, Jayme Wuertzer, Shaelyn Hostager, Keshauna Bodley. 8th Grade...(Carly Dalberg, Elizabeth Freiburger, Tristan Miller, Grace Harwood, Ben Birkett, Allison Klein, Cole Heim, Taya Hess, Lizzy Thill, Kayla LsPage.

8) Congratulations to the following students who were selected to participate in the Belin-Blank Summer Institute in June: Samantha Clark, Visual Arts; Ben Hermiston, Social Sciences; Hannah Kramer, Math Problem Solving; Caleb Perreard, Performing Arts; Ted Spring, Global & Cultural Studies; and Derek Veltstra, Advanced Science. Additionally, two students were selected as alternates: Carly Dalberg, Creative Writing; and Trenton Sanchez, Invention and Innovation.

From Mr. Kramer ... School Fundraiser I have been asked by several people whether we are doing the Discount Card Fundraiser again this year. Yes, we will be doing the Fundraiser again this year. At the present time I have confirmed participation from 13 local business. I am still waiting for confirmation from 4 other businesses and 3 businesses have declined to participate this year. As soon as I can get confirmation from the other businesses and get at least one more new business to participate this year we can kick-off this activity. I have some special incentives to offer this year and I will share these with everyone as we get closer to the kick-off. Stay tuned!

Friday, March 27, 2015 - Day B

Student Announcements - Friday, March 27, 2015 - Day B

1) 7th and 8th grade track will begin today. Report to the North Gym at 2:35 in clothes ready to run.

2) Attention all HillHawks! Next week is our Spring School Spirit Week! On Monday wear Sunglasses and your favorite Hat, on Tuesday dress like a Twin, Wednesday, Mix and Match Day, wear clothes that don’t match, Thursday School Spirit Day, RED OUT! If you don’t have TJMS apparel to wear, find something RED. We will take “selfie’s” of your homebase all dressed in Red, the best selfie’s will be posted on our FACEBOOK page.

3) Congratulations to our February Students of the Month! House 6-1: Payton Gibson & Kaliyah Johnson; House 6-2: Tyler Field & Jodie Tunque; House 7-1: Hanidin Kamram & Dustin Riesselman; House 7-2: Colton Davis & Faith Jasper; House 8-1: Carly Dalberg & Zach Smith; House 8-2: Taya Hess & Kassidy Gerken. https://www.smore.com/3xy23

4) Girls, ages 7th grade to 12th grade are invited to an upcoming leader program hosted by Girl Scouts called Raise Your Voice being held at Clarke University this summer on June 26-28, 2015. Please register to attend by May 28, 2015: $85/Girl Scout • $70/Adult. Register early – before April 1 – and get a $10 discount! All fees include meals, lodging, journey books, and supplies. Separate sessions are available for parents and troop leaders. Questions? We have answers! RaiseYourVoice@GirlScoutsToday.org or call 800-798-0833 or GirlScoutsToday.org

5) The HEMPSTEAD BUNNY HOP 5K/JELLY BEAN FUN RUN will be held at Roosevelt School on April 4th. Stop by the Main office to pick up an informational sheet.

6) Birthdays Today - March 27th...Delano Cain, Caryn Chapman. March 28th...Laura Daack. March 29th...Destiny Schoenfeld.

7) LRC WILL BE CLOSED April 20th to May 7th for MAP testing. LRC WILL BE OPEN FOR QUIET CHECKOUTS DURING MORNING HOME BASE (7:45-8:30) AND 2ND HOME BASES. SMALL GROUP WORK WILL NEED TO BE IN CLASSROOMS DURING TESTING DATES.

8) ATTENTION BATTLE OF THE BOOK TEAMS...It is time for our Jefferson team battles to see who will be representing our school at the Forum for the Official Battle. Have you formed a team yet?? Our battles will be in the LRC on Monday, April 13th. 8th grade teams will battle at 7:50. 7th grade teams will battle at 11:00. 6th grade teams will battle at 11:30. NOTICE: THE LRC WILL BE CLOSED DURING THESE BATTLES.

9) 2015 Jefferson Battle Teams...6th grade...Mikea Hall, Ella Heim, Levi Schueller, Jaynen Bulter, Amilliean Brand, Taylor Cota, Vanessa Kamerude, Tanner Bries, Monica Hughes, Randi Pinto, Ella Kane, Spencer Roberts, Lashanti Martin, Ivy Dearstone, Logan Scherf, Andrew Anderson, Aaliyah Miller, Daemon Thomas, Tim Leslien. 7th Grade...(Faith Jasper, Carissa Elkskamp, Sydney Hammel, Aryana Birch, Ashley Klein, Megan Hammerand, Becca Johnson, Jayme Wuertzer, Shaelyn Hostager, Keshauna Bodley. 8th Grade...(Carly Dalberg, Elizabeth Freiburger, Tristan Miller, Grace Harwood, Ben Birkett, Allison Klein, Cole Heim, Taya Hess, Lizzy Thill, Kayla LaPage.

From Mr. Kramer - School Fundraiser I have been asked by several people whether we are doing the Discount Card Fundraiser again this year. Yes, we will be doing the Fundraiser again this year. At the present time I have confirmed participation from 13 local business. I am still waiting for confirmation from 4 other businesses and 3 businesses have declined to participate this year. As soon as I can get confirmation from the other businesses and get at least one more new business to participate this year we can kick-off this activity. I have some special incentives to offer this year and I will share these with everyone as we get closer to the kick-off. Stay tuned!

Thursday, March 26, 2015 - Day A

Student Announcements - Thursday, March 26, 2015 - Day A

1) 7th and 8th grade track will begin tomorrow, March 27th. Make sure you have an updated physical and concussion form. Report to the North Gym at 2:35 in clothes ready to run.

2) 6th grade girls basketball intramurals will have their tournament games today at 3 p.m.

3) Attention all HillHawks! Next week is our Spring School Sprit Week! On Monday wear Sunglasses and your favorite Hat, on Tuesday dress like a Twin, Wednesday, Mix and Match Day, wear clothes that don’t match, Thursday School Spirit Day, RED OUT! If you don’t have TJMS apparel to wear, find something RED. We will take “selfie’s” of your homebase all dressed in Red, the best Selfie’s will be posted on our FACEBOOK page.

4) Congratulations to our February Students of the Month! House 6-1: Payton Gibson & Kaliyah Johnson; House 6-2: Tyler Field & Jodie Tunque; House 7-1: Hanidin Kamram & Dustin Riesselman; House 7-2: Colton Davis & Faith Jasper; House 8-1: Carly Dalberg & Zach Smith; House 8-2: Taya Hess & Kassidy Gerken. https://www.smore.com/3xy23

5) Girls, ages 7th grade to 12th grade are invited to an upcoming leader program hosted by Girl Scouts called Raise Your Voice being held at Clarke University this summer on June 26-28, 2015. Please register to attend by May 28, 2015: $85/Girl Scout • $70/Adult. Register early – before April 1 – and get a $10 discount! All fees include meals, lodging, journey books, and supplies. Separate sessions are available for parents and troop leaders. Questions? We have answers! RaiseYourVoice@GirlScoutsToday.org or call 800-798-0833 or GirlScoutsToday.org

6) The HEMPSTEAD BUNNY HOP 5K/JELLY BEAN FUN RUN will be held at Roosevelt School on April 4th. Stop by the Main office to pick up an informational sheet.

7) Birthdays Today - March 26th...Kyle Knockel, Neiomi Sibok, Donavagn Swanagan.

From Mr. Kramer:  School Fundraiser - I have been asked by several people whether we are doing the Discount Card Fundraiser again this year. Yes, we will be doing the Fundraiser again this year. At the present time I have confirmed participation from 13 local business. I am still waiting for confirmation from 4 other businesses and 3 businesses have declined to participate this year. As soon as I can get confirmation from the other businesses and get at least one more new business to participate this year we can kick-off this activity. I have some special incentives to offer this year and I will share these with everyone as we get closer to the kick-off. Stay tuned!

Wednesday, March 25, 2015 - Day B

Student Announcements - Wednesday, March 25, 2015 - Day B

1) 7th and 8th grade track will begin on Friday, March 27th. Make sure you have an updated physical and concussion form. Report to the North Gym at 2:35 in clothes ready to run.

2) 6th grade basketball intramurals will have their tournament games this Wednesday and Thursday. Boys play at 3 p.m. on Wednesday and Girls at 3 p.m. on Thursday.

3) Attention all HillHawks! Next week is our Spring School Sprit Week! On Monday wear Sunglasses and your favorite Hat, on Tuesday dress like a Twin, Wednesday, Mix and Match Day, wear clothes that don’t match, Thursday School Spirit Day, RED OUT! If you don’t have TJMS apparel to wear, find something RED. We will take “selfie’s” of your homebase all dressed in Red, the best Selfie’s will be posted on our FACEBOOK page.

4) Congratulations to our February Students of the Month! House 6-1: Payton Gibson & Kaliyah Johnson; House 6-2: Tyler Field & Jodie Tunque; House 7-1: Hanidin Kamram & Dustin Riesselman; House 7-2: Colton Davis & Faith Jasper; House 8-1: Carly Dalberg & Zach Smith; House 8-2: Taya Hess & Kassidy Gerken. https://www.smore.com/3xy23

5) Girls, ages 7th grade to 12th grade are invited to an upcoming leader program hosted by Girl Scouts called Raise Your Voice being held at Clarke University this summer on June 26-28, 2015. Please register to attend by May 28, 2015: $85/Girl Scout • $70/Adult. Register early – before April 1 – and get a $10 discount! All fees include meals, lodging, journey books, and supplies. Separate sessions are available for parents and troop leaders. Questions? We have answers! RaiseYourVoice@GirlScoutsToday.org or call 800-798-0833 or GirlScoutsToday.org

6) The HEMPSTEAD BUNNY HOP 5K/JELLY BEAN FUN RUN will be held at Roosevelt School on April 4th. Stop by the Main office to pick up an informational sheet.

7) Birthdays Today - March 25th...Ramsey Moment.

School Fundraiser.  From Mr Kramer:  I have been asked by several people whether we are doing the Discount Card Fundraiser again this year. Yes, we will be doing the Fundraiser again this year. At the present time I have confirmed participation from 13 local business. I am still waiting for confirmation from 4 other businesses and 3 businesses have declined to participate this year. As soon as I can get confirmation from the other businesses and get at least one more new business to participate this year we can kick-off this activity. I have some special incentives to offer this year and I will share these with everyone as we get closer to the kick-off. Stay tuned!

Tuesday, March 24, 2015 - Day A

Student Announcements - Tuesday, March 24, 2015 - Day A

1) 7th and 8th grade track will begin on Friday, March 27th. Make sure you have an updated physical and concussion form. Report to the North Gym at 2:35 in clothes ready to run.

2) 6th grade basketball intramurals will have their tournament games this Wednesday and Thursday. Boys play at 3 p.m. on Wednesday and Girls at 3 p.m. on Thursday.

3) Attention all HillHawks! Next week is our Spring School Sprit Week! On Monday wear Sunglasses and your favorite Hat, on Tuesday dress like a Twin, Wednesday, Mix and Match Day, wear clothes that don’t match, Thursday School Spirit Day, RED OUT! If you don’t have TJMS apparel to wear, find something RED. We will take “selfie’s” of your homebase all dressed in Red, the best Selfie’s will be posted on our FACEBOOK page.

4) Congratulations to our February Students of the Month! House 6-1: Payton Gibson & Kaliyah Johnson; House 6-2: Tyler Field & Jodie Tunque; House 7-1: Hanidin Kamram & Dustin Riesselman; House 7-2: Colton Davis & Faith Jasper; House 8-1: Carly Dalberg & Zach Smith; House 8-2: Taya Hess & Kassidy Gerken. https://www.smore.com/3xy23

5) Girls, ages 7th grade to 12th grade are invited to an upcoming leader program hosted by Girl Scouts called Raise Your Voice being held at Clarke University this summer on June 26-28, 2015. Please register to attend by May 28, 2015: $85/Girl Scout • $70/Adult. Register early – before April 1 – and get a $10 discount! All fees include meals, lodging, journey books, and supplies. Separate sessions are available for parents and troop leaders. Questions? We have answers! RaiseYourVoice@GirlScoutsToday.org or call 800-798-0833 or GirlScoutsToday.org

6) The HEMPSTEAD BUNNY HOP 5K/JELLY BEAN FUN RUN will be held at Roosevelt School on April 4th. Stop by the Main office to pick up an informational sheet.

7) Birthdays Today - March 24th...No birthdays today.

Front of School The grass area in front of school has been roped off and we ask that every stay off of this area so we can get the grass to grow. Thank you.

Monday, March 23, 2015 - Day B

Student Announcements - Monday, March 23, 2015 - Day B

1) On March 25th, Track will be starting for 7th and 8th grade boys and girls. Make sure your physical is updated and if there is a question please check with Mrs. Moore in the main office.

2) Congratulations to our February Students of the Month! House 6-1: Payton Gibson & Kaliyah Johnson; House 6-2: Tyler Field & Jodie Tunque; House 7-1: Hanidin Kamram & Dustin Riesselman; House 7-2: Colton Davis & Faith Jasper; House 8-1: Carly Dalberg & Zach Smith; House 8-2: Taya Hess & Kassidy Gerken. https://www.smore.com/3xy23

3) Girls, ages 7th grade to 12th grade are invited to an upcoming leader program hosted by Girl Scouts called Raise Your Voice being held at Clarke University this summer on June 26-28, 2015. Please register to attend by May 28, 2015: $85/Girl Scout • $70/Adult. Register early – before April 1 – and get a $10 discount! All fees include meals, lodging, journey books, and supplies. Separate sessions are available for parents and troop leaders. Questions? We have answers! RaiseYourVoice@GirlScoutsToday.org or call 800-798-0833 or GirlScoutsToday.org

4) The HEMPSTEAD BUNNY HOP 5K/JELLY BEAN FUN RUN will be held at Roosevelt School on April 4th. Stop by the Main office to pick up an informational sheet.

5) Birthdays Today - March 20th...Jacob Hollister, Randa Oltmanns. March 22nd...Isaac Cretsinger, Carissa Elskamp, Lashanti Martin, Gryphon Metcalf. March 23rd...Trenten Kershner, Robert PowellMoore, Lucas Smith.

Front of School The grass area in front of school has been roped off and we ask that every stay off of this area so we can get the grass to grow. Thank you.