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Wednesday, January 29, 2020 — Day B

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Wednesday, January 29, 2020 — Day B

  • Birthdays Today – January 29th…Toyriana Hampton.
  • Attention Musical Cast and Crew: If you would like a t-shirt, the form and money are due to Mrs. Briggs by Thursday, January 30th at 2:30 p.m. No late forms will be accepted.
  • The informational meeting for Student Council will be moved to this Friday, January 31st during Success Time. We hope to see you there.
  • LEAP…Wednesday, Jan 29th – Filipino Cooking with Chona. Thursday, Jan 30th – Advanced Painting with Brandi Burnell.  It’s in the Bag with Sharon from Carnegie-Stout Library.  Friday, Jan 31st – Homework help only.

Tuesday, January 28, 2020 — Day A

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Tuesday, January 28, 2020 — Day A

  • Birthdays Today – January 28th…No birthdays today.
  • Attention Musical Cast and Crew: If you would like a t-shirt, the form and money are due to Mrs. Briggs by Thursday, January 30th at 2:30 p.m. No late forms will be accepted.
  • Sports Today – Boys Gold Basketball…Jefferson Gold vs. Mazzuchelli Gold. 7th grade at Mazzuchelli and 8th grade at Jefferson; both games begin at 4 p.m.
  • The informational meeting for Student Council will be moved to this Friday, January 31st during Success Time. We hope to see you there.
  • Any 6th, 7th, or 8th grade student interested in attending the Dubuque Senior Color Guard Spring Show 2020 Day Camp on February 16th, please stop by the main office for more information.

Monday, January 27, 2020 — Day A

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Monday, January 27, 2020 — Day A

  • Birthdays Today – January 24th…Maggie Tharp, Jeremy Hallahan. January 25th…Jenaleigh Williams, Matthew Gilles, Amari Gatlin.  January 26th…Nolan Walbrun.
  • 8th Grade Students…Open House is at Hempstead and Senior High School tonight, January 27th from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
  • Attention Musical Cast and Crew: If you would like a t-shirt, the form and money are due to Mrs. Briggs by Thursday, January 30th at 2:30 p.m. No late forms will be accepted.
  • Sports Today – Boys Red Basketball…Jefferson Red vs. Washington White. 7th grade at Jefferson and 8th grade at Washington; both games begin at 4 p.m.
  • 8th Grade Jefferson Red had a great start to the 2020 season. Both the A and B teams got big wins over Drexler Red in front of the home crowd. Coach Stoltz was proud of his team’s ball movement and unselfish play in both the A and B games.

Thursday, January 23, 2020 — Day A

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Thursday, January 23, 2020 — Day A

  • Birthdays Today – January 23rd…No birthdays today.
  • 8th Grade Students…Open House is at Hempstead and Senior High School on Monday, January 27th from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
  • Do you believe you are a great leader? Do you want to make Jefferson a better place for everyone? Then come join Student Council. We will have an informational meeting on Friday, January 24th during Success Time in Mr. Tringale’s room (Room 01). Hope to see you there!
  • Sports Today – Boys Red Basketball…Jefferson Red vs. Drexler Red. 7th grade at Drexler and 8th grade at Jefferson; both games begin at 4 p.m.
  • Leads, Stage Manager and Sound has play practice today from 2:30 to 4 p.m.
  • Attention Musical Cast and Crew: If you would like a t-shirt, the form and money are due to Mrs. Briggs by Thursday, January 30th at 2:30 p.m. No late forms will be accepted.
  • LEAP…Thursday, January 23rd …Japanese/Chinese Cooking with Chona; Advanced Painting with Brandi; Homework Help. Friday, January 24th …Homework Help only.

Wednesday, January 22, 2020 — Day B

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Wednesday, January 22, 2020 — Day B

  • Birthdays Today – January 22nd…Trenton Becker, Lane Kieffer.
  • 8th Grade Students…Open House is at Hempstead and Senior High School on Monday, January 27th from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
  • Do you believe you are a great leader? Do you want to make Jefferson a better place for everyone? Then come join Student Council. We will have an informational meeting on Friday, January 24th during Success Time in Mr. Tringale’s room (Room 01). Hope to see you there!

Tuesday, January 21, 2020 — Day A

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Tuesday, January 21, 2020 — Day A

  • Birthdays Today – January 21st…No birthdays today.
  • 8th Grade Students…Open House is at Hempstead and Senior High School on Monday, January 27th from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
  • All cast AND crew members need to attend rehearsal today, January 21st in order to sign the musical T-Shirt. Students not in attendance will NOT have their signatures on this year’s T-Shirt. That’s ALL cast AND crew members which means all students who have any part whatsoever in the musical, either on stage or behind the scenes.
  • Sports Today – Boys Basketball…Jefferson Gold vs. Mazzuchelli Blue. 7th grade at Jefferson and 8th grade at Mazzuchelli; both games begin at 4 p.m.
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Activities and Events Postponed, Jan. 17-18

Due to inclement weather, all events and activities in the Dubuque Community School District are postponed for Friday, Jan. 17, and Saturday, Jan. 18.

This includes the following:

Friday, Jan. 17

  • Hempstead and Dubuque Senior JV Wrestling at Western Dubuque
  • Dubuque Senior Boys and Girls Bowling vs Prairie High School
  • Dubuque Senior vs. Hempstead Boys Sophomore and Boys Varsity Basketball (This has been rescheduled for Monday, Jan. 20 with the sophomore game beginning at 5 p.m. and the varsity game beginning at 6:30 p.m.)
  • Dubuque Senior vs. Hempstead Girls JV and Girls Varsity (This has been rescheduled for Saturday, Feb. 1, with the JV game beginning at 5 p.m. and the varsity game at 6:30 p.m.)

Saturday, Jan. 18

  • Hempstead Freshman Boys Basketball vs Iowa City at Hempstead
  • Dubuque Senior Freshman Boys Basketball vs. Cedar Rapids Jefferson at Senior
  • Hempstead and Senior Boys and Girls Bowling vs Clinton (Schools will not be traveling due to the winter storm warning.)
  • Boys City Swim Meet
  • Aquatic Center Grand Opening (This event has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 21, at 5 p.m. before the planned 6:30 p.m. swim meet).
  • Hempstead and Dubuque Senior Wrestling (Schools will not be travelling on due to the winter storm warning.)

Friday, January 17, 2020 — Day B

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Friday, January 17, 2020 — Day B

  • Birthdays Today – January 17th…Avaneisha Driscoll, Jaelah Hoskins, Chloe Maas. January 18th…Aubrey Riesselman, Evan Kelley, Anicca Franklin.  January 19th…Steven Crowder, Madison Ninneman.
  • 8th Grade Students…Open House is at Hempstead and Senior High School on Monday, January 27th from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
  • There will be a Battle of the Books meeting today (January 17th) during Success Time. Please check in with your Success Time teacher for a pass and then come to the library.
  • All cast AND crew members need to attend rehearsal on Tuesday, January 21st in order to sign the musical T-Shirt. Students not in attendance will NOT have their signatures on this year’s T-Shirt. That’s ALL cast AND crew members which means all students who have any part whatsoever in the musical, either on stage or behind the scenes.
  • Today, January 17th is an early release due to inclement weather.  There will be no after school activities today.  The dance/activity night has been moved February 14.

Thursday, January 16, 2020 — Day A

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Thursday, January 16, 2020 — Day A

  • Birthdays Today – January 16th…Brooklyn Birch.
  • 8th Grade Students…Open House is at Hempstead and Senior High School on Monday, January 27th from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
  • There will be a Battle of the Books meeting on Friday (January 17th) during Success Time. Please check in with your Success Time teacher for a pass and then come to the library.
  • ..Thursday, January 16th…Advanced Painting with Brandi; Homework Help.
  • Jefferson Dance/Activity Night is tomorrow, January 17th. The cost is $4 and hills bills can not be used.  Loras Dance Marathon will be here.  If you have had 4 or more referrals or a suspension, you will not be able to attend the dance.
  • The LRC will be closed Periods 2 and 3 today, January 16th for 6th grade FAST testing.

Wednesday, January 15, 2020 — Day B

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Wednesday, January 15, 2020 — Day B

  • Birthdays Today – January 15th…Josiah Coffman.
  • 8th Grade Students…Open House is at Hempstead and Senior High School on Monday, January 27th from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
  • Boys Basketball and Girls Dance pictures will be taken today, January 15th.
  • There will be a Battle of the Books meeting on Friday (January 17th) during Success Time. Please check in with your Success Time teacher for a pass and then come to the library.
  • ..Wednesday, January 15th…Mexican Cooking with Chona;Promise Program with Jackie from Multicultural Family Center; Homework Help.  Thursday, January 16th…Advanced Painting with Brandi; Homework Help.
  • Jefferson Dance/Activity Night is on Friday, January 17th. The cost is $4 and hills bills can not be used.  Loras Dance Marathon will be here.  If you have had 4 or more referrals or a suspension, you will not be able to attend the dance.
  • Congratulations to the Special Olympics Crew for their great job in Snow Shoeing. Bryce White placed 3rd in 100 meter and 4th in the 200 meter.  Matthew Tupper placed 1st in both the 100 meter and 200 meter.  Thomas Wilson also placed 1st in both the 100 meter and 200 meter.