Daily Announcements

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Tuesday, October 16, 2018 — Day A

1) Birthdays Today – October 16th…No birthdays today.

2) The book fair will be held in the LRC today through Thursday 10/18. We’ll be open during home base, weekly scheduled LRC visits, and during conferences. You can purchase books and bookmarks and enter a contest to win free books. A portion of every dollar spent at the book fair will be earned to buy new books for the library.

3) Leap – Today…Skull Diggery (Look at skulls and artifacts to learn more about animals.) October 23rd…Cats (Humane Society will be bring in a cat for you to learn what takes to take care of these fury animals.) October 30th…Archery. Rock Band has several days left too. (October 22nd, October 24th, October 29th, and October 31st)

4) Girls basketball and wrestling start October 22nd. Students must have a physical on file to participate.

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

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

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Monday, October 15, 2018 — Day B

1) Birthdays Today – October 14th…Zachery Arensdorf, Matthew Hanselman, DeMarion Williams. October 15th…Jaylynn Lambert, Slyvania Lippstock, Ariana Moore, Colyn Woods.

2) The book fair will be held in the LRC Tuesday 10/16 through Thursday 10/18. We’ll be open during home base, weekly scheduled LRC visits, and during conferences. You can purchase books and bookmarks and enter a contest to win free books. A portion of every dollar spent at the book fair will be earned to buy new books for the library.

3) Leap – Tuesday, October 16th…Skull Diggery (Look at skulls and artifacts to learn more about animals.) October 23rd…Cats (Humane Society will be bring in a cat for you to learn what takes to take care of these fury animals.) October 30th…Archery.

4) Girls basketball and wrestling start October 22nd. Students must have a physical on file to participate.

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

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

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Thursday, October 11, 2018 — Day B

1) Birthdays Today – October 11th…Ashley Long, Brody Schmitt.

2) The book fair will be held in the LRC Tuesday 10/16 through Thursday 10/18. We’ll be open during home base, weekly scheduled LRC visits, and during conferences. You can purchase books and bookmarks and enter a contest to win free books. A portion of every dollar spent at the book fair will be earned to buy new books for the library.

3) Sports Today – Girls Gold Volleyball…Jefferson Gold vs. Washington Blue. 7th grade at Washington and 8th grade at Jefferson; both games begin at 4 p.m.

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

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

6) Leap – Thursday, Oct 11th…Wrestling with Greg Gottschalk – FIELD TRIP to Dubuque Senior Tennis Courts for Tennis with Chris Burns – last day for this activity. October 16th…Skull Diggery (Look at skulls and artifacts to learn more about animals.) October 23rd…Cats (Humane Society will be bring in a cat for you to learn what takes to take care of these fury animals.) October 30th…Archery.

7) Girls basketball and wrestling start October 22nd. Students must have a physical on file to participate.

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Wednesday, October 10, 2018 — Day A

1) Birthdays Today – October 10th..Tristin Hefel.

2) The book fair will be held in the LRC Tuesday 10/16 through Thursday 10/18. We’ll be open during home base, weekly scheduled LRC visits, and during conferences. You can purchase books and bookmarks and enter a contest to win free books. A portion of every dollar spent at the book fair will be earned to buy new books for the library.

3) Sports Today – Girls Gold Volleyball…Jefferson Gold vs. Drexler Black. 7th grade at Jefferson and 8th grade at Drexler; both games begin at 4 p.m.

4) Leap – Wednesday, Oct 10th…Rock Band with Josh Engler – Wrestling with Greg Gottschalk. Thursday, Oct 11th…Wrestling with Greg Gottschalk – FIELD TRIP to Dubuque Senior Tennis Courts for Tennis with Chris Burns – last day for this activity.

5) Girls basketball and wrestling start Oct. 22nd. Students must have a physical on file to participate.

6) 7th grade football that was scheduled for today, will be rescheduled for Monday, October 15th at Drexler Middle School.

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Tuesday, October 9, 2018 — Day B

1) Birthdays Today – October 9th…No birthdays today.

2) The book fair will be held in the LRC Tuesday 10/16 through Thursday 10/18. We’ll be open during home base, weekly scheduled LRC visits, and during conferences. You can purchase books and bookmarks and enter a contest to win free books. A portion of every dollar spent at the book fair will be earned to buy new books for the library.

3) Don’t forget to remind your parents that Parent/Teacher Conferences are Wednesday and Thursday, October 17th and 18th. Please register online.

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

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

6) Leap – Tuesday, Oct 9th…Harry Potter with Carnegie-Stout (20 students max) – Wrestling with Greg Gottschalk – Tennis with Chris Burns. Wednesday, Oct 10th…Rock Band with Josh Engler – Wrestling with Greg Gottschalk. Thursday, Oct 11th…Wrestling with Greg Gottschalk – FIELD TRIP to Dubuque Senior Tennis Courts for Tennis with Chris Burns – last day for this activity.

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Monday, October 8, 2018 — Day A

1) Birthdays Today – October 8th…Lillian Chapman.

2) The book fair will be held in the LRC Tuesday 10/16 through Thursday 10/18. We’ll be open during home base, weekly scheduled LRC visits, and during conferences. You can purchase books and bookmarks and enter a contest to win free books. A portion of every dollar spent at the book fair will be earned to buy new books for the library.

3) Don’t forget to remind your parents that Parent/Teacher Conferences are Wednesday and Thursday, October 17th and 18th.

4) Sports Today – Girls Gold Volleyball…Jefferson Gold vs. Mazzuchelli Gold. 7th grade at Mazzuchelli and 8th grade at Jefferson; both games begin at 4:00 p.m.

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Thursday, October 4, 2018 — Day A

• Birthdays Today – October 4^th…Austin Miller, Mystery Peterson, Timothy Pospisil.
• Sports Today – Girls Gold Volleyball…Jefferson Gold vs. Roosevelt Silver. 7^th grade at Jefferson and 8^th grade at Roosevelt; both games begin at 4 p.m.
• Sports Today – 8^th Grade Football…Jefferson vs.. Roosevelt at Roosevelt beginning at 4:15 p.m.
• Hempstead and Senior High School football teams are inviting all DCSD 8^th grade football players and coaches to be their guests at the intra-city game on Friday, October 5^th. Middle School football players and coaches will be admitted free of charge.  Players need to check in with the ticket taker at the East Ticket Gate.  Team members should sit in the Middle School Section on the home side of Dalzell Field.  All 8^th grade football players are expected to represent their school appropriately during the game.  All players and coaches should report to Brent Cook, Amy Hawkins and Brian Kuhle at 6:30 p.m. at the east end of the track (near the starting line).  Teams will be lined up and will walk down the track to be introduced as a group at approximately 6:45 p.m.
• Reminder…There is a Sports World Assembly today.
• The book fair will be held in the LRC Tuesday 10/16-Thursday 10/18. We’ll be open during home base, weekly scheduled LRC visits, and during conferences. You can purchase books and bookmarks and enter a contest to win free books. A portion of every dollar spent at the book fair will be earned to buy new books for the library.

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Wednesday, October 3, 2018 — Day B

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

2) Sports Today – Cross Country…Cross Country meet at Wahlert or Vets Park beginning at 4:15 p.m.

3) 6th grade LEAP wrestling will start October 8th through the 16th. Students should sign up in the lunchroom.

4) Hempstead and Senior High School football teams are inviting all DCSD 8th grade football players and coaches to be their guests at the intra-city game on Friday, October 5th. Middle School football players and coaches will be admitted free of charge. Players need to check in with the ticket taker at the East Ticket Gate. Team members should sit in the Middle School Section on the home side of Dalzell Field. All 8th grade football players are expected to represent their school appropriately during the game. All players and coaches should report to Brent Cook, Amy Hawkins and Brian Kuhle at 6:30 p.m. at the east end of the track (near the starting line). Teams will be lined up and will walk down the track to be introduced as a group at approximately 6:45 p.m.

5) Congratulations to the 6th grade track teams on an awesome meet! After a short season of practice, you were all there to compete and did your best. Coaches from the other schools complimented your sportsmanship and positivity! Way to represent the Hillhawks! Coach Smith and Coach Settanni are super excited to see you continue your track careers.

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Tuesday, October 2, 2018 — Day A

• Sports Today – Girls Red Volleyball…Jefferson Red vs. Roosevelt Purple. 7^th grade at Jefferson and 8^th grade at Roosevelt; both games begin at 4 p.m.
• Sports Today – 7^th Grade Football…Jefferson vs. Drexler Black at Jefferson beginning at 4:15 p.m.
• Sports Today – Cross Country…Cross Country meet at Manchester (West Delaware) is cancelled today. The meet will be run tomorrow, October 3^rd at Wahlert or Vets Park.
• Sports Today – 6^th Grade Track and Field…Track Meet at Dalzell for Jefferson, Roosevelt and Washington 6^th graders beginning at 5:15 p.m.
• 6th grade LEAP wrestling will start October 8^th through the 16^th.  Students should sign up in the lunchroom.
• Hempstead and Senior High School football teams are inviting all DCSD 8^th grade football players and coaches to be their guests at the intra-city game on Friday, October 5^th. Middle School football players and coaches will be admitted free of charge.  Players need to check in with the ticket taker at the East Ticket Gate.  Team members should sit in the Middle School Section on the home side of Dalzell Field.  All 8^th grade football players are expected to represent their school appropriately during the game.  All players and coaches should report to Brent Cook, Amy Hawkins and Brian Kuhle at 6:30 p.m. at the east end of the track (near the starting line).  Teams will be lined up and will walk down the track to be introduced as a group at approximately 6:45 p.m.
• The 3^rd Annual Iowa Healthiest State Walk is on Wednesday, October 3^rd from 7:45 to 8:15 a.m.
• Have your HillsBills ready! The school store, “Cart Mart” will be starting today. 7^thgrade students will be coming around during ELT on A days to sell supplies. A menu of items and an approximate time schedule was sent to ELT teachers.

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Monday, October 1, 2018 — Day B

1) Birthdays Today – October 1st…Noah Cornell.

2) Sports Today – Girls Red Volleyball…Jefferson Red vs. Mazzuchelli Blue. 7th grade at Mazzuchelli and 8th grade at Jefferson; both games begin at 4 p.m.

3) 6th grade LEAP wrestling will start October 8th through the 16th. Students should sign up in the lunchroom.

4) Hempstead and Senior High School football teams are inviting all DCSD 8th grade football players and coaches to be their guests at the intra-city game on Friday, October 5th. Middle School football players and coaches will be admitted free of charge. Players need to check in with the ticket taker at the East Ticket Gate. Team members should sit in the Middle School Section on the home side of Dalzell Field. All 8th grade football players are expected to represent their school appropriately during the game. All players and coaches should report to Brent Cook, Amy Hawkins and Brian Kuhle at 6:30 p.m. at the east end of the track (near the starting line). Teams will be lined up and will walk down the track to be introduced as a group at approximately 6:45 p.m.

5) The 3rd Annual Iowa Healthiest State Walk is on Wednesday, October 3rd from 7:45 to 8:15 a.m.

6) The school store “Cart Mart” will be starting this week. 7th grade students will be coming around during ELT on A days to sell supplies. A menu of items and an approximate time schedule will be sent to ELT teachers. Have your HillsBills ready!

7) A reminder that 6th grade boys and girls track athletes will practice today after school.