Articles from February 2022

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Monday, February 28, 2022 – Day B

1) Wish Demacus Fleming a happy birthday, his birthday was yesterday.

2) Birthdays Today – February 28th…Pearl Batongtong, Joseph Jelinek.

3) Because of how crazy last week was, I want to revisit last week’s Monday Message. As a lifelong educator, I certainly relate to Mrs. Obama’s quote. Teaching isn’t about the money, it’s about the difference we make in the lives of others. What difference are you making in the lives of others?

4) Friday, March 4th is our next after school activity/dance event (2:30-4:30 pm.). The cost is $3 with money going to the Stead Family Children’s Hospital in Iowa City. Concessions will be available. Remember, if you have had 3 or more referrals OR have had an in-school/out-of-school suspension, you are not able to attend.

5) LEAP for today…Homework Help, GSA, Gaming Unplugged, All About Arts. LEAP for Tuesday…Homework Help, Hillhawk Helpers, Chess Club.

6) Sports Today – 8th Grade Boys Basketball…Jefferson vs. Roosevelt Silver at Jefferson beginning at 4 p.m.

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Wednesday, February 23, 2022 – Day A

1) Wish Chance Manternach a happy birthday today.

2) Birthdays Today – February 22nd…Aydin Becker; February 23rd…Wyatt Licht, Janina Williams, Astartae Brand; February 24th… Emmanuel Dubon, Eugene Schumacher, Adelade Trentz; February 25th… Wade Splinter; February 26th… Landen Schmitt;

3) LEAP for today…Homework Help, Hillhawk Helpers, Chess Club.

4) Are there any 6th, 7th and 8th Grade students interested in cheerleading? Join the Hempstead Cheerleaders on Monday, March 7th from 4:40-8:30 for their cheer camp. Learn cheers, dance, stunting and tumbling. Register online at https://hempsteadcheer.dbqschoolscamps.com . If you have any questions, feel free to see Ms. Snitkey in the 7th grade hallway.

5) Rehearsal for the musical is still going on this week. Today is for cast leads, and Wednesday is for all cast members. Remember, you have until Sunday to order your Musical Apparel. The store is open through Sunday for all students and staff.

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Monday, February 21, 2022 – Day B

1) Wish Mr. Adam Nelson-Ockenfels a happy birthday today.

2) Birthdays Today – February 21st…No birthdays today.

3) For today’s Monday Message, I wanted to share this inspirational quote from Mrs. Obama. As a lifelong educator, I certainly relate to her message. Teaching isn’t about the money, it’s about the difference we make in the lives of others. She said, “Success isn’t about how much money you make. It’s about the difference you make in people’s lives.” What difference are you making in the lives of others?

4) GSA Valentine Party is going to be today right after school.

5) LEAP for today…Homework Help, GSA, Gaming Unplugged, All About Arts. LEAP for Tuesday…Homework Help, Hillhawk Helpers, Chess Club.

6) Are there any 6th, 7th and 8th Grade students interested in cheerleading? Join the Hempstead Cheerleaders on Monday, March 7th from 4:40-8:30 for their cheer camp. Learn cheers, dance, stunting and tumbling. Register online at https://hempsteadcheer.dbqschoolscamps.com . If you have any questions, feel free to see Ms. Snitkey in the 7th grade hallway

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Friday, February 18, 2022 – Day A

1) Birthdays Today – February 18th…Noah Hansen, Isabela Campa. February 20th…Josephine Mootz.

2) GSA Valentine Party is going to be Monday, February 21st right after school.

3) LEAP for today…Homework Help.

4) Are there any 6th, 7th and 8th Grade students interested in cheerleading? Join the Hempstead Cheerleaders on Monday, March 7th from 4:40-8:30 for their cheer camp. Learn cheers, dance, stunting and tumbling. Register online at https://hempsteadcheer.dbqschoolscamps.com . If you have any questions, feel free to see Ms. Snitkey in the 7th grade hallway.

5) Sports Today – 7th Grade Boys Basketball…Jefferson vs. Washington Blue at Jefferson beginning at 4 p.m.

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Thursday, February 17, 2022 – Day B

1) Wish Shelby Kelchen a happy birthday today.

2) Birthdays Today – February 17th…Bentley Campbell-Healey.

3) Our Musical is less than 2 months away, and it is time for t-shirt orders! You will be able to wear them (with jeans!) on our Wear It Wednesdays from when we receive them before spring break, until the Musical! Help us support the show by wearing our shirts!

https://tjmusical22.itemorder.com/shop/sale/

4) LEAP for today…Homework Help, Gaming Unplugged, Wonderful World of Recipes. LEAP for Friday…Homework Help.

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Tuesday, February 15, 2022 – Day B

1) Birthdays Today – February 15th…Tiana Hayes, Kaden Glenn, Claire Henry.

2) LEAP for today…Homework Help, Hillhawk Helpers, Heart Pillows. LEAP for Wednesday…Homework Help, Yearbook Club.

3) Sports Today – 7th Grade Boys Basketball…Jefferson vs. Mazzuchelli Blue at Jefferson beginning at 4 p.m.

4) All 6th grade choir students should attend choir today in the auditorium.

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Monday, February 14, 2022 – Day A

1) Valentine’s Birthdays – February 14th…Quentin Meyer, Kyle Link, Aubrey Kelly, Kiera Purchase.

2) The quote selected this week’s Monday Message is from a man who needs no introduction. The following quote by Dr. King resonates with me in that it talks about seeing the humanity in others. It is only through connecting with each other that we will find unity and peace. Please take a few moments to read the quote and think about the message being shared. Dr. King observed, “Violence as a way of achieving racial justice is both impractical and immoral. It is impractical because it is a descending spiral ending in destruction for all. The old law of an eye for an eye leaves everybody blind. It is immoral because it seeks to humiliate the opponent rather than win his understanding; it seeks to annihilate rather than to convert. Violence is immoral because it thrives on hatred rather than love. It destroys community and make brotherhood impossible. It leaves society in monologue rather than dialogue. Violence ends by destroying itself. It creates bitterness in the survivors and brutality in the destroyers.”

3) LEAP for today…Homework Help, GSA, Gaming Unplugged, All About Arts. LEAP for Tuesday…Homework Help, Hillhawk Helpers, Chess Club.

4) Sports Today – 8th Grade Boys Basketball…Jefferson vs. Mazzuchelli Gold at Jefferson beginning at 4 p.m.

5) District Jazz Band Festival tonight at 6:30 p.m.

6) Are there any 6th, 7th and 8th Grade students interested in cheerleading? Join the Hempstead Cheerleaders on Monday, March 7th from 4:40-8:30 for their cheer camp. Learn cheers, dance, stunting and tumbling. Register online at https://hempsteadcheer.dbqschoolscamps.com . If you have any questions, feel free to see Ms. Snitkey in the 7th grade hallway.

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Friday, February 11, 2022 – Day B

1) Birthdays – February 11th…Mackenzie Maker. February 12th…Ryan Hammerand, Hailey Lindecker, Katelynn Nave. February 13th…Tyler Aititi.

2) Last day for the Puzzle Exchange in the library. Please bring your old puzzles with all the pieces and exchange them for a different one.

3) LEAP for today…Homework Help, Chess Club, I Love You to Pieces Valentine Jars.

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Thursday, February 10, 2022 – Day A

1) Birthdays – February 10th….Orion Handy, Annlynn George

2) Remember we have the Puzzle Exchange through February 11th in the library. Please bring your old puzzles with all the pieces and exchange them for a different one.

3) LEAP for today…Homework Help, Yoga with Challenge to Change, Gaming Unplugged, Wonderful World of Recipes, Karaoke Fun & Vocal Coaching. LEAP for Friday…Homework Help, Chess Club, I Love You to Pieces Valentine Jars.

4) Are there any 6th, 7th and 8th Grade students interested in cheerleading? Join the Hempstead Cheerleaders on Monday, March 7th from 4:40-8:30 for their cheer camp. Learn cheers, dance, stunting and tumbling. Register online at https://hempsteadcheer.dbqschoolscamps.com . If you have any questions, feel free to see Ms. Snitkey in the 7th grade hallway.

5) Sports Today – 7th Grade Boys Basketball…Jefferson vs. Western Dubuque Black at Drexler beginning at 4 p.m.

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Wednesday, February 9, 2022 – Day B

1) Wish Kevin Hoffman in the Cafeteria a happy birthday today.

2) Birthdays – February 9th…Gavin Barton, Anthony Jones, Aniya Jones.

3) Remember we have the Puzzle Exchange through February 11th in the library. Please bring your old puzzles with all the pieces and exchange them for a different one.

4) LEAP for today…Homework Help, All About Arts, Yearbook Club, I Love You to Pieces Valentine Jars. LEAP for Thursday…Homework Help, Yoga with Challenge to Change, Gaming Unplugged, Wonderful World of Recipes, Karaoke Fun & Vocal Coaching.

5) Sports Today – 8th Grade Boys Basketball…Jefferson vs. Roosevelt Purple at Roosevelt beginning at 4 p.m.