Articles from December 2022

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Monday, January 31, 2022 – Day B

1) Birthdays – January 31st…No student birthdays today. Wish Katherine Christiansen a happy birthday today.

2) Tomorrow is the start of Black History month, and I would like to highlight just a few of the people this month who I have found inspirational. I too have always dreamed of going to space and feel a connection to the words of Dr. Jemison. “Never be limited by other people’s limited imaginations.” This quote highlights a major reason why this may be true: we often feel weighed down by what others think. There have always been certain things that people view as unorthodox or out of ordinary. However, she remained steadfast and accomplished her goal while leaving us with an inspirational treasure through her words.

3) Theme Dress up Days this week. Today…It is Jefferson Spirit Day. On Tuesday…It will be Twin Day. On Wednesday…It will be Sports Day. On Thursday…It will be Pajama Day. Friday is a No School Day.

4) 8th grade students…You should plan to attend Hempstead and Senior High’s Open House tonight, January 31st. The event will begin in each of their gyms at 7 p.m. with a short program followed by opportunities to visit with teachers, learn more about courses, attend demonstrations, explore the building, check out extracurricular offerings, and so much more! Get all the details by checking out their websites

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

6) Sports Today – Jefferson 7th Grade Boys Basketball…Jefferson vs. Roosevelt Silver at Roosevelt beginning at 4 p.m

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Friday, January 28, 2022 – Day A

1) Birthdays – January 28th…Jayden Slatton. January 29th…Toyriana Hampton. January 30th…Jamiyah Williams, Traveon Bland.

2) Beginning February 1st, we will have our Jefferson Winter Carnival. Along with the activities, we will have the following theme dress-up days. On Monday…It will be Jefferson Spirit Day. On Tuesday…It will be Twin Day. On Wednesday…It will be Sports Day. On Thursday…It will be Pajama Day. Friday is a No School Day.

3) 8th grade students…You should plan to attend Hempstead and Senior High’s Open House on Monday, January 31. The event will begin in each of their gyms at 7 p.m. with a short program followed by opportunities to visit with teachers, learn more about courses, attend demonstrations, explore the building, check out extracurricular offerings, and so much more! Get all the details by checking out their websites

4) LEAP for today…Homework Help, Chess Club.

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Thursday, January 27, 2022 – Day B

1) Birthdays – January 26th…Aiden Blum.

2) Beginning February 1st, we will have our Jefferson Winter Carnival. Along with the activities, we will have the following theme dress-up days. On Monday…It will be Jefferson Spirit Day. On Tuesday…It will be Twin Day. On Wednesday…It will be Sports Day. On Thursday…It will be Pajama Day. Friday is a No School Day.

3) 8th grade students…You should plan to attend Hempstead and Senior High’s Open House on Monday, January 31. The event will begin in each of their gyms at 7 p.m. with a short program followed by opportunities to visit with teachers, learn more about courses, attend demonstrations, explore the building, check out extracurricular offerings, and so much more! Get all the details by checking out their websites

4) LEAP for today…Homework Help, Gaming Unplugged, Karaoke Fun & Vocal Coaching, Wonderful World of Recipes.

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Tuesday, January 25, 2022 – Day A

The Dubuque Community School District will operate on a two-hour delay Tuesday, Jan. 25, due to extreme cold. All district-run morning preschool is canceled.

1) Birthdays – January 25th…No Birthdays today.

2) Our Monday message is building on our theme of being our B.E.S.T. – Behavior – Effort – Self-Discipline – and Together. As we go through our day, each of us interacts and affects those around us. Helen Keller, who’s a famous author, wrote, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much”. Yes, you need to do the work, but you are not alone. There are so many adults here that are willing to help you on your journey. Come to school every day, ask for help when needed, and accept the help when given. We are all in this together.

3) LEAP for today…Homework Help, Hillhawk Helpers, Chess Club. Leap for Wednesday…Homework Help, All About Art, Yearbook Club.

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

5) The week of Feb. 1st we will have a winter carnival. Tuesday-Thursday we will be flipping 1st period and 9th period. Students can pay 30 Hills Bills to participate in the activities. Along with this we will have dress up days.

Monday, 1/31-Pajama day

Tuesday, 2/1 – Twin day

Wednesday, 2/2-Sports day

Thursday, 2/3-Jefferson spirit day

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Monday, January 24, 2022 – Day B

1) Birthdays – January 24th…Maggie Tharp.

2) Our Monday message is building on our theme of being our B.E.S.T. – Behavior – Effort – Self-Discipline – and Together. As we go through our day, each of us interacts and affects those around us. Helen Keller, who’s a famous author, wrote, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much”. Yes, you need to do the work, but you are not alone. There are so many adults here that are willing to help you on your journey. Come to school every day, ask for help when needed, and accept the help when given. We are all in this together.

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

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

5) Sports Today – 8th Grade Boys Basketball…Jefferson vs. Western Dubuque Black at Drexler beginning at 4 p.m.

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Friday, January 21, 2022 – Day A

1) Wish Karla Powers a happy birthday, her birthday is Sunday the 23rd.

2) Birthdays Today – January 22nd…Lane Kieffer. January 23rd…Miles Sanchez, Yasmine Matson-Medel.

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

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Thursday, January 20, 2022 – Day B

The Dubuque Community School District will operate on a two-hour delay on Thursday, Jan. 20, due to the forecast for early-morning wind chills of -25 degrees. All district-run morning preschool is canceled.

1) Birthdays Today – January 20th…No birthdays today

2) LEAP for today…Homework Help, Yoga with Challenge to Change, GSA, Gaming Unplugged, Karaoke Fun & Vocal Coaching, Wonderful World of Recipes. LEAP for Friday…Homework Help, Chess Club

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Wednesday, January 19, 2022 – Day A

1) Birthdays Today – January 19th…Steven Crowder.

2) January is all about being your B.E.S.T. We have talked about Behavior and Effort. Today I’d like to have us focus on Self-Discipline. Jesse Owens shared, “We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, SELF-DISCIPLINE, and effort.” Whether you want to be a professional athlete, business owner, teacher, or some other career, it doesn’t just happen. It requires you to be disciplined enough to put the work in to experience success. How are you showing self-discipline in reaching your goals?

3) LEAP for today…Homework Help, All About Arts, Yearbook Club. LEAP for Thursday…Homework Help, Yoga with Challenge to Change, GSA, Gaming Unplugged, Karaoke Fun & Vocal Coaching, Wonderful World of Recipes.

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

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Tuesday, January 18, 2022 – Day B

1) Birthdays Today – January 18th…Aubrey Riesselman, Demond Lloyd Redmond, Aaron Young.

2) January is all about being your B.E.S.T. We have talked about Behavior and Effort. Today I’d like to have us focus on Self-Discipline. Jesse Owens shared, “We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, SELF-DISCIPLINE, and effort.” Whether you want to be a professional athlete, business owner, teacher, or some other career, it doesn’t just happen. It requires you to be disciplined enough to put the work in to experience success. How are you showing self-discipline in reaching your goals?

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

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Friday, January 14, 2022 – Day A

1) Wish Jesse Stoltz a happy birthday, his birthday is tomorrow, the 15th.

2) Birthdays Today – January 15th…Caden Lyons, RD Bing. January 17th…Avaneisha Driscoll, Chloe Maas, Max Gatena, Isabelle Kaiser.

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