Articles from December 2022

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Thursday, September 15, 2022 – Day A

1) Wish Reggie Richter a happy birthday today.

2) Birthdays Today…September 15th…No birthdays today.

3) Today is another fundraiser turn-in day. After the announcements, please come down to the library to turn in any money. We’ll have to wait and see if Ms. Holm’s class will be able to keep their top spot. Remember, even if your Success Time class is not one of the top 2, you can still join us on the cruise if you are one of the top 20 sellers! More cards are available in the main office. The cruise is scheduled for the middle of October.

4) Sports Today – Cross Country (2 Mile Course)…Jefferson vs. Washington, Mazzuchelli, East Dubuque, Roosevelt at DCSC Soccer Complex at 4:15 p.m.

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

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

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022 – Day B

1) Birthdays Today…September 14th…Dashawn Chase.

2) I’ll be down during lunch today to hand out the treats for those who turned in cards on Monday. Our next turn-in is tomorrow. Be sure to stop down to the main office if you need more cards. As of our last turn-in 4th Place=Wehrspann(37); 3rd Place=Garner(39); 2nd Place=McMullen(59); 1st Place= Holm(66)! We’ll have to wait and see if Ms. Holm’s class will be able to keep the top spot.

3) Reminder…Today is the last day to pay your success teacher for our PBIS activity: Lunch on the Lawn. It is planned for Wednesday, September 28th. I will be grilling hotdogs for all who want to join us for a picnic. The cost is only 10 Hills Bills. This includes not only lunch outside but also activity time outside.

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

5) Reminder…There will be no 8th grade girl’s volleyball practice tonight. Please make sure to bring everything you need for our game at Roosevelt tomorrow.

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022 – Day A

1) Wish Maria Kluga and Courtney Simson a happy birthday today.

2) Birthdays Today…September 13th…Emmett Fern.

3) 6th grade boys track will start today, September 13th. Girls will have practice on Mondays and Wednesdays and boys will practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Track boys should meet in room 223 (Mrs. Steepleton’s room) after school.

4) Also coming up is our PBIS activity: Lunch on the Lawn. It is planned for Wednesday, September 28th. I will be grilling hotdogs for all who want to join us for a picnic. The cost is only 10 Hills Bills. This includes not only lunch outside but also activity time outside. If you would like to participate, please pay your success teacher no later than Wednesday, September 14th.

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

6) LEAP TODAY…Robotics Club, Chess Club, Homework Help.

7) Reminder…The activity bus comes around 4:10 by the back gym doors.

8) Choir begins today for 7th and 8th grade students.

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Monday, September 12, 2022 – Day B

1) Birthdays Today…September 12th…Conner Lahey.

2) 6th grade girls track starts today and the boys will start tomorrow, September 13th. Girls will have practice on Mondays and Wednesdays and boys will practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Track girls should meet in room 223 (Mrs. Steepleton’s room) after school.

3) All 7th and 8th graders involved in the new robotics club: First meeting is today from 2:30-4:30. Please meet in LRC right after school.

4) Also coming up is our PBIS activity: Lunch on the Lawn. It is planned for Wednesday, September 28th. I will be grilling hotdogs for all who want to join us for a picnic. The cost is only 10 Hills Bills. This includes not only lunch outside but also activity time outside. If you would like to participate, please pay your success teacher no later than Wednesday, September 14th.

5) Sports Today – Girls Volleyball…Jefferson vs. Washington White. 7th grade at Washington and 8th grade at Jefferson; both beginning at 4 p.m.

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Friday, September 9, 2022 – Day A

1) Wish Heather Runde and Mary Jo Splinter a happy birthday today, their birthdays are on Sunday, September 11th.

2) Birthdays Today…September 9th…Joshua Garrett, Mariah Detwiler. September 10th…Lajolie Gayles, Deaven Reddick, Jieden Allen. September 11th…Danielle Jelinek.

3) 6th grade track starts on Monday and Tuesday. The girls will start on Monday, September 12th and the boys will start on Tuesday, September 13th. Girls will have practice on Mondays and Wednesdays and boys will practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students should meet in room 223 (Mrs. Steepleton’s room).

4) All 7th and 8th graders involved in the new robotics club: First meeting is Monday, September 12th from 2:30-4:30. Please meet in LRC right after school.

5) Also coming up is our PBIS activity: Lunch on the Lawn. It is planned for Wednesday, September 28th. I will be grilling hotdogs for all who want to join us for a picnic. The cost is only 10 Hills Bills. This includes not only lunch outside but also activity time outside. If you would like to participate, please pay your success teacher no later than Wednesday, September 14th.

6) Sports Today – Girls Volleyball…Jefferson vs. Drexler Red. 7th grade at Jefferson and 8th grade at Drexler; both beginning at 4 p.m.

7) Fundraiser leaders…Mr. McMullen 47 sales; Holm 35 sales; Tringale with 26 sales; and Garner 24 sale

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Thursday, September 8, 2022 – Day B

1) Birthdays Today…September 8th…Lillian Pergande, Ariel Cline, Timothy Parker.

2) Sign up today for 7th & 8th graders interested in joining choir. 7th and 8th grade students will meet in the Music Room at 7:40 a.m.

3) 6th grade track starts next week. The girls will start on Monday, September 12th and the boys will start on Tuesday, September 13th. Girls will have practice on Mondays and Wednesdays and boys will practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students should meet in room 223 (Mrs. Steepleton’s room).

4) Also coming up is our PBIS activity: Lunch on the Lawn. It is planned for Wednesday, September 28th. I will be grilling hotdogs for all who want to join us for a picnic. The cost is only 10 Hills Bills. This includes not only lunch outside but also activity time outside. If you would like to participate, please pay your success teacher no later than September 14th.

5) Sports Today – Cross Country Meet (2 miles)…Jefferson vs. Roosevelt, Mazzuchelli, Western Dubuque, Washington at the DCSD Soccer Complex at 4:15 p.m.

6) Sports Today – Girls Volleyball…Jefferson vs. Drexler Black. 7th grade at Drexler and 8th grade at Jefferson; both beginning at 4 p.m.

7) Please make sure to turn your money from the fundraiser in on the days designated.

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022 – Day A

1) Birthdays Today…September 7th…Anyiah Berry.

2) Today during lunch, I’ll meet you in the cafeteria with special treats for those students who sold 3 or more cards. Also, the top 3 Success Times after our first turn-in are: 3rd Place-Mr. McMullen with 16; 2nd Place- Mrs. Olson with 23 and in 1st Place-Ms. Holm’s with 29. Our next turn-in is Thursday. Let’s see if Ms. Holm’s class can maintain their lead or if there is going to be another class jumping into the top 3. Remember, the top 2 Success Times and the top 20 sellers will be joining me on the boat cruise in October!

3) Sign up today for 6th graders interested in joining choir. 6th grade students will meet in the Auditorium this morning at 7:40 a.m., 7th and 8th grade students interested in joining the choir will meet in the Music Room tomorrow at 7:40 a.m.

4) Reminder…School pictures will be tomorrow, Thursday, September 8th. If you want to pick up a picture packet, please stop by the main office. Check your school email for more information on how to order pictures online.

5) 6th grade track starts next week. The girls will start on Monday, September 12th and the boys will start on Tuesday, September 13th. Girls will have practice on Mondays and Wednesdays and boys will practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students should meet in room 223 (Mrs. Steepleton’s room).

6) Also coming up is our PBIS activity: Lunch on the Lawn. It is planned for Wednesday, September 28th . I will be grilling hotdogs for all who want to join us for a picnic. The cost is only 10 Hills Bills. This includes not only lunch outside but also activity time outside. If you would like to participate, please pay your success teacher no later than September 14th.

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

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022 – Day B

0) Birthdays Today – September 6th…Clayton Lueck, Kierra Lueck.

1) Today is our first turn-in for the fundraiser. All the money raised goes back to the students. From today forward, we will have student turn-in money every Monday and Thursday for the month of September. After the announcements, we ask students who have money to turn in, please come down to the LRC. Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Beatty will be there to receive and record the sales. Students who sell at least 3 cards will get a delicious treat during lunch tomorrow. Students who sell 10 or more will receive multiple tasty treats. Remember, the top 2 Sucess time classes AND the top 20 sellers will be going on the American Lady cruise. Lunch is provided as you cruise around on the Mississippi River. Thursday is our next turn-in. Thank you all for your support!

2) 6th grade track starts next week. Girls will start on Monday, September 12th and will practice on Mondays and Wednesdays. The boys will start on Tuesday, September 13th and will practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students should meet in room 223 (Mrs. Steepleton’s room).

3) Sign up is this week for students interested in joining Choir. 6th grade students will meet in the Auditorium at 7:40 a.m. Wednesday, September 7th. 7th and 8th grade students will meet in the Music Room at 7:40 a.m. on Thursday, September 8th.

4) Reminder…Check your school email. School pictures will be taken on Thursday, September 8th. If you want to pick up a picture packet, please stop by the main office. Pictures can also be purchased online.

5) Also coming up is our PBIS activity: Lunch on the Lawn. It is planned for Wednesday, September 28th and I will be grilling hotdogs for all who want to join us for the picnic. The cost is only 10 Hills Bills. If you would like to participate, please pay your success teacher ASAP. The final day to pay is September 14th. Remember this will include lunch outside and activity time outside.

6) Sports Today – Girls Volleyball…Jefferson vs. Washington Blue. 8th gra

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Friday, September 2, 2022 – Day A

1) Birthdays Today – September 2nd…No birthdays. September 3rd…Landon Marshall, Laycee Morton. September 4th…Derek Kelly. September 5th…Shawn Kuhlman.

2) 6th grade track starts next week. Girls will start on September 12th and will practice on Mondays and Wednesdays. The boys will start on September 13th and will practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students should meet in room 223 (Mrs. Steepleton’s room).

3) Sign up is coming next week for students interested in joining Choir. 6th grade students will meet in the Auditorium at 7:40 a.m. on Wednesday, September 7th. 7th and 8th grade students will meet in the Auditorium at 7:40 a.m. on Thursday, September 8th.

4) Remember if attending any athletic events to display positive sportsmanship and respectful spectator behavior.

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Thursday, September 1, 2022 – Day B

1) Wish Molly Frederick a happy birthday today.

2) Birthdays Today – September 1st…Ally Vondal, Mara Elenz.

3) 6th grade track starts next week. Girls will start on September 12th and will practice on Mondays and Wednesdays. The boys will start on September 13th and will practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students should meet in room 223 (Mrs. Steepleton’s room).

4) Sign up is coming next week for students interested in joining Choir. 6th grade students will meet in the Auditorium at 7:40 a.m. on Wednesday, September 7th. 7th and 8th grade students will meet in the Auditorium at 7:40 a.m. on Thursday, September 8th.