Articles from December 2020

Tonight, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced that she is recommending that all Iowa schools close for four weeks to assist in reducing the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).

The district learned of this unprecedented move as the general public did, and we realize that you are likely to have questions. We share in many of those same questions and expect more details to be available tomorrow and over the next number of days.

Schools in the district will remain closed until April 13. Knowing that this decision was a possibility, our leadership team has been working diligently to prepare. We are finalizing our plans for this closure, which for the district begins impacting us next week following spring break. Throughout this situation, we will work hard to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date information possible.

While we have few details tonight about the implications of this closure, in these challenging times we can tell you that we will remain committed to serving our students, families and staff to the best of our ability.

As a reminder, we will plan to send an update to families and staff each day this week at 3 p.m. (at a minimum) and will post the most up-to-date information on our website at www.dbqschools.org/coronavirus.

Thank you for your continued support.

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Friday, March 13, 2020 — Day A

• Birthdays Today – March 13^th…Lillian McClain. March 14^th…Makayla Cooper.  March 15^th…Cole Johnson, Ryleigh Harmon.  March 18^th…Demarrion Rolling.  March 19^th…Olivia Wand, William Dean, Camryn Copeland.  March 20^th…Gavin Wardle, Kora Siebert.  March 21^st…Taniza Hannon.
• Honors applications are due to the main office today, March 13^th.  If you have any questions, please see Ms. Weber.
• There will be a Student Council meeting for all members today, March 13th during Success Time in Mr. Tringale’s room, Room 1.
• LEAP…Friday, March 13^th – Homework Help only.
• Hempstead High School is hosting a Middle School Cheerleading Clinic on March 26^th. The cost is $35 dollars and you can register online and more information available at hempsteadcheer.dbqschoolscamps.com.

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Thursday, March 12, 2020 — Day B

• Birthdays Today – March 12^th…Maliyah Bisdorf.
• Honors applications are due to the main office by Friday, March 13^th.  If you have any questions, please see Ms. Weber.
• There will be a Student Council meeting for all members on Friday, March 13th during Success Time in Mr. Tringale’s room, Room 1.
• LEAP…Thursday, March 12^th – Ping Pong with Andrew Kim; CATS! with Kelsey from Dbq Humane Society. Friday, March 13^th – Homework Help only.
• The Library will be closed from 9:15 to 11:00 a.m. today, March 12^th due to meetings elsewhere in the district for Library Staff.
• This message is for the crew of The Lion King: the following crew members need to attend Thursday’s rehearsal this week…stage crew, sound, lights and curtain.

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Wednesday, March 11, 2020 — Day A

• Birthdays Today – March 11^th…Nathan Erner.
• Honors applications are due to the main office by Friday, March 13^th.  If you have any questions, please see Ms. Weber.
• There will be a Student Council meeting for all members on Friday, March 13th during Success Time in Mr. Tringale’s room, Room 1.
• LEAP…Wednesday, March 11^th – Fun & Games with Chona Kutsch;Korean Culture/Language with Andrew Kim.  Thursday, March 12^th – Ping Pong with Andrew Kim; CATS! with Kelsey from Dbq Humane Society.  Friday, March 13^th – Homework Help only.

The Library will be closed from 9:15 to 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 12^th due to meetings elsewhere in the district for Library Staff.

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Tuesday, March 10, 2020 — Day B

• Birthdays Today – March 10^th…Kylee Schmitt.
• Honors applications are due to the main office by Friday, March 13^th.  If you have any questions, please see Ms. Weber.

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Monday, March 9, 2020 — Day A

• Birthdays Today – March 9^th…Athina Goodman
• Boys and Girls 6^th Grade Intramural Basketball begins today, please make sure you have a physical on file in the main office. You must have a physical to participate.
• Honors applications are due to the main office by Friday, March 13^th.  If you have any questions, please see Ms. Weber.
• Come to Fulton Elementary from 6-8 p.m. this evening, March 9^th. Re-Imagine Comiskey is going to have a Park Plan Reveal.
• DCSD Band Festival for 6^th, 7^th, and 8^th grades today. Bus will pick up students at 9:15 and return to Jefferson between 1:15 and 1:30.
• Hempstead High School is hosting a Middle School Cheerleading Clinic on March 26^th. The cost is $35 dollars and you can register online and more information available at hempsteadcheer.dbqschoolscamps.com.

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Friday, March 6, 2020 — Day B.

• Birthdays Today – March 6^th…Albon Batongtong, Addyson Hollister. March 7^th…Katelyn Brokus, Haylee Goodman, Alysa Arneson.
• Boys and Girls 6^th Grade Intramural Basketball will begin on March 9^th, please make sure you have a physical on file in the main office. You must have a physical to participate.
• Honors applications are due to the main office by Friday, March 13^th.  If you have any questions, please see Ms. Weber.
• LEAP – Friday, March 6^th …Homework Help only
• Come to Fulton Elementary from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, March 9^th. Re-Imagine Comiskey is going to have a Park Plan Reveal.
• Yesterday the 7th and 8th Grade Band traveled to Roosevelt to perform in the NEIBA Concert Band Contest. The Band performed for 2 judges and received a rating of “Superior” from both judges, which is the highest rating possible. Congratulations Band!

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Thursday, March 5, 2020 — Day A

• Birthdays Today – March 5^th…No birthdays
• Boys and Girls 6^th Grade Intramural Basketball will begin on March 9^th, please make sure you have a physical on file in the main office. You must have a physical to participate.
• Honors applications are due to the main office by Friday, March 13^th.  If you have any questions, please see Ms. Weber.
• LEAP – Thursday, March 5^th …Ping Pong with Andrew Kim; Paper Flowers with Sharon from Carnegie-Stout Library. Friday, March 6^th …Homework Help only
• Come to Fulton Elementary from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, March 9^th. Re-Imagine Comiskey is going to have a Park Plan Reveal.
• Band Contest at Roosevelt today for 7^th and 8^th grade only. Load bus at 8:20 and return between 10:30-11:00.

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Wednesday, March 4, 2020 — Day B

• Birthdays Today – March 4^th…Marley Pline, Kolton Zweibohmer, Sir Harris.
• Boys and Girls 6^th Grade Intramural Basketball will begin on March 9^th, please make sure you have a physical on file in the main office. You must have a physical to participate.
• Honors applications are due to the main office by Friday, March 13^th.  If you have any questions, please see Ms. Weber.
• Sports Today – Boys Red Basketball…Jefferson Red vs. Washington Blue. 7^th grade at Washington and 8^th grade at Jefferson; both games begin at 4 p.m.
• LEAP – Wednesday, March 4^th …Henna with Rachel Harwood;Korean Culture/Language with Andrew Kim.  Thursday, March 5^th …Ping Pong with Andrew Kim; Paper Flowers with Sharon from Carnegie-Stout Library.  Friday, March 6^th …Homework Help only
• Come to Fulton Elementary from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, March 9^th. Re-Imagine Comiskey is going to have a Park Plan Reveal.

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Tuesday, March 3, 2020 — Day A

• Birthdays Today – March 3^rd…Alexis Nelson, Hayden Billmeyer, Shamar Thornton, Sigfrid De Ocampo.
• Boys and Girls 6^th Grade Intramural Basketball will begin on March 9^th, please make sure you have a physical on file in the main office. You must have a physical to participate.
• Honors applications are due to the main office by Friday, March 13^th.  If you have any questions, please see Ms. Weber.
• Sports Today – Boys Gold Basketball…Jefferson Gold vs. Roosevelt Silver. 7^th grade at Roosevelt and 8^th grade at Jefferson; both games begin at 4 p.m.