Articles from December 2019

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Friday, December 6, 2019 — Day B

• Birthdays Today – December 6^th…Fiala Merkel. December 7^th…Haylee Ehrlich, Tori Eimer, Antonio Croft.  December 8^th…Emma Otting, Monique Merkes.
• LEAP…Monday through Friday – Homework Help. Friday, December 6^th…Safe Sitter.
• The musical this year is The Lion King. Auditions to be in the cast are December 12^th and 13^th after school. Please see Mrs. Duggan if you have questions.
• Sports Today – Wrestling…Jefferson vs. Drexler vs. Roosevelt at Roosevelt beginning at 4 p.m.

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Tuesday, December 3, 2019 — Day A

• Birthdays Today – December 3^rd…No birthdays today.
• LEAP…Monday through Friday – Homework Help. Tuesday, December 3^rd…Safe Sitter, Beginner Painter, Science Quiz Bowl.  Wednesday, December 4^th…Safe Sitter, Bullet Journaling.  Thursday, December 5^th…Safe Sitter, Honor Choir.  Friday, December 6^th…Safe Sitter.
• All 6th grade Battle of the Books team members will meet in the LRC today during success time. 6th grade only. Please get a pass from your Success Time teacher to come to the LRC for a brief meeting.
• The musical this year is The Lion King. Auditions to be in the cast are Dec. 12 and 13 after school. Please see Mrs. Duggan if you have questions.

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Monday, December 2, 2019 — Day B

• Sports Today – Girls Basketball…Jefferson vs. Roosevelt Purple. 7^th grade at Jefferson and 8^th grade Roosevelt; both games begin at 4 p.m.
• LEAP
  Monday, December 2 through Friday, December 6
  Safe Sitter – 8 students max; student must attend all 5 days to be certified
  The mission of Safe Sitter® is to provide life skills, safety skills, and child care training to all youth in order to build safer communities.
  Provided by: Ellie Meyers, Hillcrest Family Services
  Monday, December 2; Thursday, December 5; Monday, December 9; and Monday, December 16
  Honor Choir
  If you love to sing with others and make beautiful music in 3-part harmony; if you like the thrill of performing in front of an audience, and if you’re looking for a musical challenge, then join us on Mondays & Thursdays.
  Provided by: Jill Duggan TJMS Music TeacherTuesday, December 3 and December 10
  Beginner Painting; 15 students max
  Do you want to experiment with acrylic paint but have little to no painting experience? Come paint a picture with Ms. Burnell as she gives step by step instructions for easy painting that can be gifted to a friend or relative or even just to hang up in your room!
  Provided by: Brandi Burnell, TJMS Teacher

  Tuesdays, December 3 through 17
  Science Quizbowl
  In Science Quizbowl, students will study and learn additional science and math concepts and participate in a buzzer style science trivia question/answer sessions in preparation for the event in Ames. Students should expect to spend additional time outside of this LEAP activity studying.
  Provided by: Rebecca Milum, TJMS Teacher

  Wednesday, December 4
  Bullet Journaling; 15 students max
  Have you heard of this thing called Bullet Journaling or BoJo?! It is a fun way to journal or sketch or even plan! The best part is it is tailored to your own style! Come check it out with Ms. Burnell!
  Provided by: Brandi Burnell, TJMS Teacher