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:

Current 8th Graders:
    • Summer Skill Development Workouts: Encouraged to attend skill workouts on Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays from 9:00-10:00am at Hempstead.  These start on Monday June 7 and end on Friday July 23.  There is no cost to attend these.
    • High School Team Camp will take place on Monday June 7 and Wednesday June 9.  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
    • Entire summer schedule for current 8th graders is attached.
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.