Articles from December 2019

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Thursday, October 24, 2019 — Day B

1. Birthdays Today – October 24^th…Blake Blackorby.
2. All volleyball and cross country students need to turn their uniforms into the main office in a plastic bag with their name on it.
3. The book fair has arrived! It will be open before school, after school, during success time (come with a pass), and during conferences. It will be here until Thursday, October 31^st.
4. LEAP…Thursday, Oct 24^th …Homework Help only. LEAP…Friday, Oct 25^th …Homework Help only.
5. Reminder…Parent/Teacher Conferences are next Wednesday and Thursday. Remind your parents to sign up.
6. Don’t forget to sign up for the Battle of the Books! Sign up sheets are on the circulation desk in the LRC.
7. Students…Please follow these expectations. Hoods are not allowed to be worn in school.  Also please leave hats, jackets and stocking hats in your locker.  Please remember that an ID and lanyard or a sticker must be shown at all times.

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Wednesday, October 23, 2019 — Day A

1. Birthdays Today – October 23^rd…No birthdays.
2. All volleyball and cross country students need to turn their uniforms into the main office in a plastic bag with their name on it.
3. The book fair has arrived! It will be open before school, after school, during success time (come with a pass), and during conferences. It will be here until Thursday, October 31^st.
4. LEAP…Wednesday, Oct 23^rd …Elephantastic Necklace Making with Chona Kutsch.  FIELD TRIP to Senior Tennis Courts with Chris Miller.  Henna with Rachel Harwood.  LEAP…Thursday, Oct 24^th …Homework Help only.  LEAP…Friday, Oct 25^th …Homework Help only.
5. Reminder…Parent/Teacher Conferences are next Wednesday and Thursday. Remind your parents to sign up.

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements
Monday, September 23, 2019 — Day B
1) Birthdays Today – September 23rd…Sophia Beecher, Antonio Carmichael, Sanaa Dunn, Tyshawn Hargrove.
2) Cross Country practice is cancelled today.
3) LEAP…Homework Help – Monday through Friday. Tuesday, September 24th…Beginner Painting; DOGS – Learn compassion towards all things on earth. Thursday, September 26th…Advanced Painting.
4) Sports Today – Girls Red Volleyball…Jefferson Red vs. Roosevelt Black. 7th grade at Jefferson and 8th grade at Roosevelt; both games begin at 4 p.m.
5) Sports today – 7th Grade Football…Jefferson vs. Mazzuchelli at Mazzuchelli beginning at 4:15 p.m.

The Spring 2019 Online Student Art Galleries are now live featuring art from the district’s elementary, middle and high school students!

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These galleries area a way to highlight the remarkable products of art education in the district. It’s a digital attempt at bringing the work of our student artists at all levels into your home – because art is created for others to take in.

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Monday, April 1, 2019 — Day B

1) Birthdays Today – April 1st…No birthdays.

2) Reminder…8th grade baseball players planning to play at Hempstead this summer, our parent player meeting is today, April 1st at 6 p.m. in the Hempstead High School cafeteria. It is important for players to be there to complete impact testing with our athletic trainer.

3) 7th and 8th grade track practice begins today. Boys will meet in Mr. Rottler’s room and girls will meet in Ms. Decker’s room.

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Thursday, March 21, 2019 — Day B

1) Birthdays Today – March 21st…Taniza Hannon, Madison Maus.

2) On Thursday, March 28th from 6-9 p.m., Loras College Dance Marathon is having another fundraiser. The fundraiser is $15 dollars in advanced and $20 at the door for a three hour jump at Vertical Jump in the mail.

3) 7th and 8th grade boys and girls track sign up will be in the cafeteria. Track will start April 1st, students must have a physical on file to participate.

4) LEAP…Thursday, March 21st: Homework Help. Friday, March 22nd …There will be NO LEAP.

5) 8th grade baseball players planning to play at Hempstead this summer, this is a reminder we will have our parent player meeting on April 1st at 6 p.m. in the Hempstead High School cafeteria. It is important for players to be there to complete impact testing with our athletic trainer.

6) All students are encouraged to clean out their lockers. Please take home extra clothing and throw away any unwanted item.

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Thursday, March 14, 2019 — Day A

1) Birthdays Today – March 14th…Seth Koeller, Rianna Thomas.

2) LEAP…Thursday, March 14th: Yoga with Molly Schreiber. Friday, March 15th: Homework Help.

3) On Thursday, March 28th from 6-9 p.m., Loras College Dance Marathon is having another fundraiser. The fundraiser is $15 dollars in advanced and $20 at the door for a three hour jump at Vertical Jump in the mail.

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Monday, March 11, 2019 — Day B

1) Birthdays Today – March 11th…No birthdays today.

2) 6th grade basketball will be starting today, please meet in the gym.

3) 6th, 7th and 8th grade band students will attend the band festival at Hempstead from 9 to 11:30 a.m. today.

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Thursday, March 7, 2019 — Day B

1) Birthdays Today – March 7th…Katelyn Brokus, Haylee Goodman.

2) LRC will be closed 8th and 9th periods this week.

3) Tomorrow we will host our mini Dance Marathon. The cost is $4. There will be many activities, Jenga, Karaoke, Basketball, Capture the Flag and Dancing. We will also have ice cream, pizza, gatorade and chips. Last year more than 11,500 patients from Dubuque County were seen at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital.

4) 6th grade basketball will be starting next week. Students must have a physical on file. You can sign up in the lunchroom.

5) LEAP…Thursday, March 7th: Yoga with Molly Schreiber. NO HOMEWORK HELP on Thursday. Friday, March 8th: School Dance from 3:00 until 5:00.

6) Are you interested in Civil Rights and making a difference in the world? Join us tonight, Thursday March 7, for a presentation by Judy Richardson who is a civil rights activist, educator and documentary filmmaker. During her presentation, Judy will share stories of the Civil Rights Movement’s lesser-known heroes — “ordinary” people who were courageous and strong activists and leaders. If you’re interested, please see Ms. Thimmesch in room 207 today. Transportation and the event are free!

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Tuesday, March 5, 2019 — Day B

1) Birthdays Today – March 5th…Anthony Fuerst.

2) LRC will be closed 8th and 9th periods this week. The LRC will be closed all day today.

3) This Friday, March 8th we will be hosting our own mini Dance Marathon sponsored by Loras College. The cost of the dance is $4. Money raised will go to the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital. Last year, UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital cared for 71,754 patients from every county in Iowa.

4) 6th grade basketball will be starting next week. Students must have a physical on file. You can sign up in the lunchroom.

5) Young Citizen’s Forum will be release at 8:30 and will return around 1:30.

6) LEAP…Tuesday, March 5th: Kids N Canvas with Brandi Burnell. Wednesday, March 6th: Nail Polishing with Sharon from Carnegie-Stout; 20 students max. Dogs with Kelsey from the Dbq Humane Society; 20 students max. Thursday, March 7th: Yoga with Molly Schreiber. NO HOMEWORK HELP on Thursday. Friday, March 8th: School Dance from 3:00 until 5:00.