Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements
Thursday, April 29, 2021
1) Birthdays Today – April 29th…Alex Schlarmann, Christopher Harden.
2) LEAP Activities Today…Homework Help and Fun & Games with Chona.
3) This message is for all 6th grade teachers. Please send 6th grade choir students to the auditorium right away. They will be with Mrs. Duggan for period 1 today.
The Dubuque Community School District has again been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education.
This is the fourth consecutive year the district has received the honor.
Now in its 22nd year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students.
To qualify for the Best Communities designation, the district answered detailed questions about funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities, support for the music program and community music-making programs. Responses were verified with school officials and reviewed by The Music Research Institute at the University of Kansas.
“The district has long recognized the value of music education in our schools, and music remains an integral part of our curricular and extracurricular offerings,” said Stan Rheingans, superintendent of schools. “Our district commitment is underscored by tremendous partnerships throughout our community that support our work to expose students to music education. This honor is truly a community honor.”
About The NAMM Foundation
The NAMM Foundation is a nonprofit supported in part by the National Association of Music Merchants and its approximately 10,400 members around the world. The foundation advances active participation in music making across the lifespan by supporting scientific research, philanthropic giving and public service programs.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
1) Birthdays Today – April 28th…Cody LeClere.
2) LEAP Activities Today…Homework Help and Fun & Games with Chona.
3) This message is for all 6th grade teachers. Please send 6th grade choir students to the auditorium right away. They will be with Mrs. Duggan for period 1 today.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
To receive an entire summer schedule for current 8th grader students please ask the main office.
Current 7th and 6th Graders: Youth Skills Academy: The skills academy is open to all boys entering 6th-8th grade for the 2021-22 school year who are interested in developing, expanding, and improving on their basketball skill level. The Mustang Boys Basketball Coaching Staff as well as Varsity Basketball players will run the academy. Essential basketball fundamentals will be taught through drills and competitive games each session. The cost per participant is $50 and it runs from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. on the following dates: June 14th, June 16th, June 21st, June 23rd, June 28th, June 30th, July 5th, July 7th, July 12th, July 14th.
Registration link: https://hempsteadboysbasketball.dbqschoolscamps.com/youth-skills-academy.cfm
Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements
Monday, April 26, 2021
1) Birthdays Today – April 26th…Akeelah Anderson, Goddess Riley.
2) LEAP Activities Today…Homework Help.
3) All 8th grade students who will attend Hempstead in the fall may try out for the freshman baseball team at Core Field on May 4th, 5th and 6th from 6 to 7:30 p.m. each evening.
4) Hempstead Boys Basketball…Current 8th Graders: Summer Skill Development Workouts: Encouraged to attend skill workouts on Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays from 9:00-10:00 am at Hempstead. These start on Monday, June 7th and end on Friday, July 23rd. There is no cost to attend these. High School Team Camp will take place on Monday, June 7th and Wednesday, June 9th. This camp is for all boys who will be in high school next school year. Players will need to register for this camp online. Here is the link: https://hempsteadboysbasketball.dbqschoolscamps.com/high-school-camp.cfm
To receive an entire summer schedule for current 8th grader students please ask the main office. Current 7th and 6th Graders: Youth Skills Academy: The skills academy is open to all boys entering 6th-8th grade for the 2021-22 school year who are interested in developing, expanding, and improving on their basketball skill level. The Mustang Boys Basketball Coaching Staff as well as Varsity Basketball players will run the academy. Essential basketball fundamentals will be taught through drills and competitive games each session. The cost per participant is $50 and it runs from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. on the following dates: June 14th, June 16th, June 21st, June 23rd, June 28th, June 30th, July 5th, July 7th, July 12th, July 14th. Registration link: https://hempsteadboysbasketball.dbqschoolscamps.com/youth-skills-academy.cfm
5) Sports Today – Girls Track & Field…Jefferson hosts Mazzuchelli, Washington and Western Dubuque at Hempstead beginning at 4:30 p.m.
6) Sports Today – Boys Track & Field…Western Dubuque hosts Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt and Mazzuchelli at Epworth beginning at 4:30 p.m.
7) Reminder…8th graders attending Hempstead in the fall and are thinking about playing football, every Monday and Thursday through May 27th from 6 to 7 p.m. there is a strength and conditioning program.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements
Friday, April 23, 2021
1) Wish Billy Richardson a happy birthday today. Also wish Mariah Garner and Scott Kilgore a happy birthday, their birthdays are tomorrow.
2) Birthdays Today – April 23rd…Cayden Burroughs, Charlina Aititi, Kailyn Bailey, Landon Butler, Carmen Hagmeier. April 24th…Molly Slover, Maria Zozaya. April 25th…Chloe Zenner.
3) LEAP Activities Today…Homework Help.
4) All 8th grade students who will attend Hempstead in the fall may try out for the freshman baseball team at Core Field on May 4th, 5th and 6th from 6 to 7:30 p.m. each evening.
5) At the track meet last Friday, our girls ran hard! In the 100 meter dash, Akeelah Anderson came in 2nd in 8th grade and Toyriana Hampton came in 2nd in 7th grade! Lindsey Freiburger and Kassidy Buchenau both improved in the 100 Meter hurdles by placing 3rd! Claire Westoff secured 1st place in 8th grade shot put and Tonee Crowder secured it in 7th grade shot put! Way to go ladies! Keep up the hard work.
6) This summer the Hempstead Boys Basketball program will offer the following:
Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements
Thursday, April 22, 2021
1) Birthdays Today – April 22nd…No birthdays today.
2) LEAP Activities Today…Homework Help and Fun & Games with Chona.
3) Attention softball players: If any 8th graders are interested in playing softball for Hempstead High School this summer, there will be an informational meeting today Thursday, April 22nd in Hempstead’s cafeteria. The meeting will start at 6pm. Thank you, and Go Mustangs!
4) 8th graders who will be attending Hempstead in the fall and are thinking about playing football, there is an introduction to our strength and conditioning program at Hempstead. One day will focus on our weightlifting program and the other day will focus on our speed and agility portion. Every Monday and Thursday from April 19th to May 27th, these sessions will run from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Hempstead High School. Coach Hoerner or another coach will meet you at the Event Entrance on the back side of the building. These sessions will be an opportunity for our incoming Freshman Football Players to get an introduction to our strength and conditioning program and be ready to start our High School program when that begins on June 7. At the same time it will be a chance to get to know who you will be playing with next year as well as getting to know some of the coaches and upperclassmen in the program. There is no cost for these sessions! No need to sign up, just show up! If you have further questions, feel free to reach out to Coach Hoerner: Jehoerner@dbqschools.org
5) This week we will have our 2nd collection for pop tabs. Circle teachers please make sure you have your containers labeled clearly so we know who to give credit to. 8th graders will be around today during 8th grade success time to collect. Thanks again to everyone who has been collecting to help the Ronald McDonald House.
6) Sports Today – Jefferson Boys Track & Field…Jefferson hosts Mazzuchelli and Western Dubuque at Hempstead beginning 4:30 p.m.
7) All 8th grade students who will attend Hempstead in the fall may try out for the freshman baseball team at Core Field on May 4th, 5th and 6th from 6 to 7:30 p.m. each evening.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
1) Birthdays Today – April 21st…Shakiyrah Anderson.
2) LEAP Activities Today…Homework Help and Fun & Games with Chona.
3) Attention softball players: If any 8th graders are interested in playing softball for Hempstead High School this summer, there will be an informational meeting on Thursday, April 22nd in Hempstead’s cafeteria. The meeting will start at 6pm. Thank you, and Go Mustangs!
4) 8th graders who will be attending Hempstead in the fall and are thinking about playing football, there is an introduction to our strength and conditioning program at Hempstead. One day will focus on our weightlifting program and the other day will focus on our speed and agility portion. Every Monday and Thursday from April 19th to May 27th, these sessions will run from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Hempstead High School. Coach Hoerner or another coach will meet you at the Event Entrance on the back side of the building. These sessions will be an opportunity for our incoming Freshman Football Players to get an introduction to our strength and conditioning program and be ready to start our High School program when that begins on June 7. At the same time it will be a chance to get to know who you will be playing with next year as well as getting to know some of the coaches and upperclassmen in the program. There is no cost for these sessions! No need to sign up, just show up! If you have further questions, feel free to reach out to Coach Hoerner: Jehoerner@dbqschools.org
5) Reminder that Hempstead is holding open gyms for volleyball (8th Grades) on Mondays and Wednesday through May 1st from 7 to 9 p.m.
6) This week we will have our 2nd collection for pop tabs. Circle teachers please make sure you have your containers labeled clearly so we know who to give credit to. 8th graders will be around Wednesday and Thursday during 8th grade success time to collect. Thanks again to everyone who has been collecting to help the Ronald McDonald House.
7) The boys track team had a great performance at the track meet on Friday evening. Cody Francois, Elijah Hyet, Frank Neises, Shelton Splinter, RaQuann Cooper, Taylor Pline, Damarion Bolling and the 7th grade 4×100 and 4×200 meter teams all medaled in their events. If you see them, please give them a shout out.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
1) Birthdays Today – April 20th…No birthdays today.
2) LEAP Activities Today…Homework Help.
3) Attention softball players: If any 8th graders are interested in playing softball for Hempstead High School this summer, there will be an informational meeting on Thursday, April 22nd in Hempstead’s cafeteria. The meeting will start at 6pm. Thank you, and Go Mustangs!
4) 8th graders who will be attending Hempstead in the fall and are thinking about playing football, there is an introduction to our strength and conditioning program at Hempstead. One day will focus on our weightlifting program and the other day will focus on our speed and agility portion. Every Monday and Thursday from April 19th to May 27th , these sessions will run from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Hempstead High School. Coach Hoerner or another coach will meet you at the Event Entrance on the back side of the building. These sessions will be an opportunity for our incoming Freshman Football Players to get an introduction to our strength and conditioning program and be ready to start our High School program when that begins on June 7. At the same time it will be a chance to get to know who you will be playing with next year as well as getting to know some of the coaches and upperclassmen in the program. There is no cost for these sessions! No need to sign up, just show up! If you have further questions, feel free to reach out to Coach Hoerner: Jehoerner@dbqschools.org
5) Sports Today – Jefferson Girls Track & Field…Western Dubuque hosts Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt and Mazzuchelli at Epworth beginning at 4:30 p.m.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements
Monday, April 19, 2021
1) Birthdays Today – April 19th…Carter Jaeger, Mallory Tomkins.
2) LEAP Activities Today…Homework Help.
3) Attention softball players: If any 8th graders are interested in playing softball for Hempstead High School this summer, there will be an informational meeting on Thursday, April 22nd in Hempstead’s cafeteria. The meeting will start at 6pm. Thank you, and Go Mustangs!
4) 8th graders who will be attending Hempstead in the fall and are thinking about playing football, there is an introduction to our strength and conditioning program at Hempstead. One day will focus on our weightlifting program and the other day will focus on our speed and agility portion. Every Monday and Thursday beginning today, April 19th and ending May 27th , these sessions will run from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Hempstead High School. Coach Hoerner or another coach will meet you at the Event Entrance on the back side of the building. These sessions will be an opportunity for our incoming Freshman Football Players to get an introduction to our strength and conditioning program and be ready to start our High School program when that begins on June 7. At the same time it will be a chance to get to know who you will be playing with next year as well as getting to know some of the coaches and upperclassmen in the program. There is no cost for these sessions! No need to sign up, just show up! If you have further questions, feel free to reach out to Coach Hoerner: Jehoerner@dbqschools.org