Articles from December 2022

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Friday, October 14, 2022 – Day A

1) Wish Mrs. Haverland and Mr. Stoffel happy a birthday. Their birthday is Sunday, October 16th.

2) Birthdays Today…October 14th…Gavin Genthe. October 15th…Richie Batongtong, Carson Kieler, Deshawna Williams. October 16th…Lauren Lacy.

3) All week long, we’ve been discussing various social skills. Today, we will be reviewing each of them: How to follow directions; How to accept “No”; How to introduce yourself and others; and How to accept feedback. You will often use each of these in your day-to-day life.

4) Just a reminder that our fundraiser cruise has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 25. You must have your permission sheet signed by a parent/guardian in order to join us on the cruise.

5) 6th Grade Wrestling is a LEAP program being offered at Jefferson on Monday, October 17th through Friday, October 21st. 6th graders, interested in learning about wrestling. Come on out to learn about the fundamentals and rules of wrestling. This is also a great opportunity to meet your future wrestling coaches at Jefferson Middle School! They can’t wait to see everyone! Students will meet in the cafeteria after school.

6) Reminder for 7th and 8th grade students…Girl’s Basketball starts October 24th and Wrestling starts October 31st.

7) LEAP today…Homework Help, Chess Club.

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Thursday, October 13, 2022 – Day B

1) Birthdays Today…October 13th…No birthdays.

2) This week, our Social Skills instruction has talked about “How to follow directions”, “How to accept No” and “How to introduce or greet someone. Today, you will be learning how to accept feedback or consequences appropriately. Each of these social skills are useful in your everyday life and will help you be more successful both inside and outside of school.

3) The American Lady Cruise called me yesterday. They have double booked themselves on October 20. We are instead going on the cruise the following Tuesday, October 25. Be sure to get those permission slips handed in to your Success Time teacher or the Main Office. You must have them signed by a parent/guardian in order to join us on the cruise.

4) 6th Grade Wrestling is a LEAP program being offered at Jefferson on Monday, October 17th through Friday, October 21st. 6th graders, interested in learning about wrestling. Come on out to learn about the fundamentals and rules of wrestling. This is also a great opportunity to meet your future wrestling coaches at Jefferson Middle School! They can’t wait to see everyone! Students will meet in the cafeteria after school.

5) LEAP today…Homework Help, Archery, Karaoke Fun & Vocal Coaching.

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Wednesday, October 12, 2022 – Day A

1) Birthdays Today…October 12th…Lucy Houtakker, Carter Davis, Piper McElmeel.

2) Today’s Social Skills lesson is about how to “Greet others and introduce yourself and others.” This too is an important social skill that you will use daily whenever you meet someone you know or someone new.

3) 6th Grade Wrestling is a LEAP program being offered at Jefferson on Monday, October 17th through Friday, October 21st. 6th graders, interested in learning about wrestling. Come on out to learn about the fundamentals and rules of wrestling. This is also a great opportunity to meet your future wrestling coaches at Jefferson Middle School! They can’t wait to see everyone! Students will meet in the cafeteria after school.

4) LEAP today…Homework Help, Archery, All About Arts.

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Tuesday, October 11, 2022 – Day B

1) Birthdays Today…October 11th…Layla Whitemon, Omari Atkins.

2) This week in 7-Mindsets…”Focus on Strengths” Isn’t it fun to do the things you love to do? When you do the things you love to do more often you get better at them! So, if you love to read- read more books! If you love to play soccer- you should play more often! Spend your time doing what you love and what you are good at and you will get better and better!

3) Today’s Social Skill is focused on an important lesson that you will need to use multiple times a day in many situations. That Social Skill is about “Accepting No” for an answer. It certainly may not be the answer you want, but learning how to accept it graciously is an important skill.

4) As you know, Mrs. Holm’s and Mr. McMullen’s Success times are going on our fundraiser cruise on October 20. In addition, our top 20 sellers are also joining us! If you are one of the top 20 sellers, you have an email from me. Be sure to read it because it tells you what you need to do so you can go on the cruise.

5) Sports Today – 7th & 8th Grade Football…Jefferson vs. Drexler Red at Drexler beginning at 4:15 p.m.

6) LEAP today…Homework Help, Robotics, Chess Club, Archery

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Monday, October 10, 2022 – Day A

1) Wish Tiffany Duesing a happy birthday today.

2) Birthdays Today…October 10th…Reed Licht.

3) This week, we will be focusing on various social skills. They are designed to help you be more successful at school. Today we will be discussing “How to Follow Directions”

4) LEAP today…Homework Help, Robotics, All About Arts.

5) Reminder for 7th and 8th grade students…Girl’s Basketball starts October 24th and Wrestling starts October 31st.

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Thursday, October 6, 2022 – Day B

1) Wish Tiffany Duesing a happy birthday today.

2) Birthdays Today…October 6th…Charlie Tischhauser, Sophie Slaght. October 7th…Serenity Montgomery, Airianna Whitemon. October 8th…Leo Federonich, Jaxon Frazier. October 9th…Thomas Sanders.

3) LEAP today…Homework Help, Archery, Karaoke Fun & Vocal Coaching.

4) Tomorrow is a No School Day.

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Wednesday, October 5, 2022 – Day A

1) Wish Leah Decker a happy birthday today.

2) Birthdays Today…October 5th…Elijah Lindsey.

3) Just a reminder…Lanyards and ID’s are required to be worn by all students and staff. If you don’t have your lanyard and ID, you will need to get a sticker from your Success Time teacher. At this time, we have given nearly every student 3 IDs. If you can’t find any of them, you can purchase a lanyard=$2 and an ID=$3 or you can get a set for 15 Hillsbills (5-for a lanyard / 10-for an ID) Also, you need to have your lanyard and ID on if you want to wear your hood up or a hat. Don’t be surprised if teachers address this with you if you are not following the expectations.

4) LEAP today…Homework Help, All About Arts.

5) The elevator at Jefferson is out of commission for most of the day.

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Tuesday, October 4, 2022 – Day B

1) Wish Theresa McDonough a happy birthday today.

2) Birthdays Today…October 4th…No birthdays today.

3) Do you like making Tiktoks? Ever tried stop motion videos? Have a talent that’s hard to show off on stage? We still want you to get the glory. Starting today until November 1st, you can submit your video entries for our virtual talent show. Entries will be aired on the TVs during lunch, and students will vote for the winners. Contact Mr. McDowell with questions and submissions.

4) Sports Today – Boys and Girls Cross Country Meet (2 Miles)…Jefferson, Roosevelt, Washington, Mazzuchelli, Western Dubuque, West Delaware at the Manchester Fairgrounds beginning at 4:15 p.m.

5) Sports Today – 6th Grade Boys and Girls Track Meet…Jefferson, Roosevelt, and Washington track meet at Dalzell beginning at 5:15 p.m.

6) Sports Today – 7th & 8th Grade Football…Jefferson vs. Roosevelt at Jefferson beginning at 4:15 p.m.

7) LEAP today…Homework Help, Robotics, Chess Club, Yoga with Sandra Gotto.

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Monday, October 3, 2022 – Day A

1) Wish Amanda Marks a happy birthday today.

2) Birthdays Today…October 3rd…London Genous.

3) This week our 7-Mindsests lessons are focused on “Act and Adjust” – If you want to learn something new or try something you haven’t ever done before you have to go do it! Sometimes people may tell you it will be too hard. You may decide you want to give up. Don’t listen to people who say mean things about your dreams and don‘t give up on something you really want to do. Even if you don’t do it the first time just keep trying. You can do it!

4) Do you like making Tiktoks? Ever tried stop motion videos? Have a talent that’s hard to show off on stage? We still want you to get the glory. Starting today until November 1st, you can submit your video entries for our virtual talent show. Entries will be aired on the TVs during lunch, and students will vote for the winners. Contact Mr. McDowell with questions and submissions.

5) Looking ahead, 7th and 8th girls basketball will start on Monday, October 24th and wrestling will start on Monday, October 31st.

6) Sports Today – Boys and Girls Cross Country Meet (2 Miles)…Jefferson, Roosevelt, Washington vs. Bellevue Marquette at Bellevue Golf & Country Club beginning at 4:15 p.m.

7) LEAP today…Homework Help, Robotics, All About Arts.

8) Who’s going on the American Lady Cruise on October 20th? In second place, with 123 cards sold, it’s Mrs. Holm’s class and in first place with an amazing 133 cards sold, it’s Mr. Mullen’s Success Time. However, our top sellers are also going. The following students will be joining us…Jared Cornwall, Adrian Robinson, Addylien Anderson, Tate Smith, Tobie Tischhauser, Brody Kretz, Savanna Jenkins, Samantha Noel, Aden Barkhurst-Clark, Christopher Evans, Scott Stowers, Kiara Vasquez, Xzavier Becker, Kade Buchenau, Owen Rettenmeier, Cody Seeberger, Ethan Spear, Drake Curler, Serena Stechman, Courtney Didesch, Wade Splinter, Leah Kruser, Dylan Schmitt, and Macala Stechman. I want to thank everyone for their effort in making this year’s fundraiser so successful.

9) 6th grade choir in the music room today

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Friday, September 30, 2022 – Day B

1) Wish Tim Perry a happy birthday today, his birthday is Sunday, October 2nd.

2) Birthdays Today…September 30th…No birthdays today. October 1st…Ethan Heath, Rome Freeman. October 2nd…Kaylee Scholbrock.

3) Thank you all for your efforts in making this year’s fundraiser so successful. If you have any money to turn in, please drop it off in the main office. If you have any unsold cards, please drop those off in the main office as well. We are tallying our numbers and will be letting everyone know who is going on the American Lady cruise on Monday.

4) Do you like making Tiktoks? Ever tried stop motion videos? Have a talent that’s hard to show off on stage? We still want you to get the glory. Starting today until November 1st, you can submit your video entries for our virtual talent show. Entries will be aired on the TVs during lunch, and students will vote for the winners. Contact Mr. McDowell with questions and submissions.

5) Sports Today – Girls Volleyball…Jefferson vs. Roosevelt Silver. 7th grade at Roosevelt and 8th grade at Jefferson; both games begin at 4 p.m.

6) LEAP today…Homework Help, Chess Club.