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Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Tuesday, May 4, 2021

1) Birthdays Today – May 4th…Anthonee Shumaker.

2) LEAP Activities Today…Homework Help.

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Monday, May 3, 2021

1) Wish Kelly Molony a happy birthday, her birthday was Sunday, May 2nd.

2) Birthdays Today – May 3rd…Kyara MichelOhnesorge.

3) LEAP Activities Today…Homework Help.

4) Today we have our second total collection announcement for the pop-tab collection by co-hort: In fourth place we have Mr. McMullens co-hort with 23.174 pounds. In third place we have Mrs. Marks cohort with 24.63 pounds. In second place we have Mr. Boeves cohort with 28.407 pounds. With Mrs. Kahlers help in first place we have Ms. Thimmesch cohort with 88.398 pounds. Congratulations in your current standing McMullen, Marks, Boeve, and Thimmesch. Now for our top 3 total places after collection 2: In last place we have Mr. Tringle with 1.46 pounds. In third place we have Mr. Boeve with 65.846 pounds! In second place we have Ms. Thimmesch with 89.548 pounds. In first place we have Mr. Sudtegte with 92.305 pounds. Our new school total is 536.9378 pounds!!!! WOW! Way to go Jefferson, your collecting efforts after already passed our last pop tab service project total. Today, some 8th students will be coming around to deliver empty containers, please help them by looking on the cart in case your container wasn’t labeled and grab whatever is yours. Our third collection dates will be May 10th and 11th. If any staff or students have a very large donation, please make arrangements for drop off to make it easier on everyone! Great job TJMS, your effort will directly help a family whose child is in the hospital!

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Thursday, April 29, 2021

1) Birthdays Today – April 29th…Alex Schlarmann, Christopher Harden.

2) LEAP Activities Today…Homework Help and Fun & Games with Chona.

3) This message is for all 6th grade teachers. Please send 6th grade choir students to the auditorium right away. They will be with Mrs. Duggan for period 1 today.

The Dubuque Community School District has again been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education.

This is the fourth consecutive year the district has received the honor.

Now in its 22nd year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students.

To qualify for the Best Communities designation, the district answered detailed questions about funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities, support for the music program and community music-making programs. Responses were verified with school officials and reviewed by The Music Research Institute at the University of Kansas.

“The district has long recognized the value of music education in our schools, and music remains an integral part of our curricular and extracurricular offerings,” said Stan Rheingans, superintendent of schools. “Our district commitment is underscored by tremendous partnerships throughout our community that support our work to expose students to music education. This honor is truly a community honor.”

About The NAMM Foundation
The NAMM Foundation is a nonprofit supported in part by the National Association of Music Merchants and its approximately 10,400 members around the world. The foundation advances active participation in music making across the lifespan by supporting scientific research, philanthropic giving and public service programs.

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Wednesday, April 28, 2021

1) Birthdays Today – April 28th…Cody LeClere.

2) LEAP Activities Today…Homework Help and Fun & Games with Chona.

3) This message is for all 6th grade teachers. Please send 6th grade choir students to the auditorium right away. They will be with Mrs. Duggan for period 1 today.

 Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

• Birthdays Today – April 27^th…No birthdays today.
• LEAP Activities Today…Homework Help and Fruitastic Smoothies.
• All 8^th grade students who will attend Hempstead in the fall may try out for the freshman baseball team at Core Field on May 4^th, 5^th and 6^th from 6 to 7:30 p.m. each evening.
• Hempstead Boys Basketball…Current 8th Graders:  Summer Skill Development Workouts: Encouraged to attend skill workouts on Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays from 9:00-10:00 am at Hempstead. These start on Monday, June 7^th and end on Friday, July 23^rd.  There is no cost to attend these.  High School Team Campwill take place on Monday, June 7^th and Wednesday, June 9^th.  This camp is for all boys who will be in high school next school year.  Players will need to register for this camp online.  Here is the link: https://hempsteadboysbasketball.dbqschoolscamps.com/high-school-camp.cfm

To receive an entire summer schedule for current 8th grader students please ask the main office.

Current 7th and 6th Graders:  Youth Skills Academy: The skills academy is open to all boys entering 6th-8th grade for the 2021-22 school year who are interested in developing, expanding, and improving on their basketball skill level. The Mustang Boys Basketball Coaching Staff as well as Varsity Basketball players will run the academy. Essential basketball fundamentals will be taught through drills and competitive games each session.  The cost per participant is $50 and it runs from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. on the following dates:  June 14^th, June 16^th, June 21^st, June 23^rd, June 28^th, June 30^th, July 5^th, July 7^th, July 12^th, July 14^th.

Registration link:  https://hempsteadboysbasketball.dbqschoolscamps.com/youth-skills-academy.cfm

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Monday, April 26, 2021

1) Birthdays Today – April 26th…Akeelah Anderson, Goddess Riley.

2) LEAP Activities Today…Homework Help.

3) All 8th grade students who will attend Hempstead in the fall may try out for the freshman baseball team at Core Field on May 4th, 5th and 6th from 6 to 7:30 p.m. each evening.

4) Hempstead Boys Basketball…Current 8th Graders: Summer Skill Development Workouts: Encouraged to attend skill workouts on Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays from 9:00-10:00 am at Hempstead. These start on Monday, June 7th and end on Friday, July 23rd. There is no cost to attend these. High School Team Camp will take place on Monday, June 7th and Wednesday, June 9th. This camp is for all boys who will be in high school next school year. Players will need to register for this camp online. Here is the link: https://hempsteadboysbasketball.dbqschoolscamps.com/high-school-camp.cfm

To receive an entire summer schedule for current 8th grader students please ask the main office. Current 7th and 6th Graders: Youth Skills Academy: The skills academy is open to all boys entering 6th-8th grade for the 2021-22 school year who are interested in developing, expanding, and improving on their basketball skill level. The Mustang Boys Basketball Coaching Staff as well as Varsity Basketball players will run the academy. Essential basketball fundamentals will be taught through drills and competitive games each session. The cost per participant is $50 and it runs from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. on the following dates: June 14th, June 16th, June 21st, June 23rd, June 28th, June 30th, July 5th, July 7th, July 12th, July 14th. Registration link: https://hempsteadboysbasketball.dbqschoolscamps.com/youth-skills-academy.cfm

5) Sports Today – Girls Track & Field…Jefferson hosts Mazzuchelli, Washington and Western Dubuque at Hempstead beginning at 4:30 p.m.

6) Sports Today – Boys Track & Field…Western Dubuque hosts Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt and Mazzuchelli at Epworth beginning at 4:30 p.m.

7) Reminder…8th graders attending Hempstead in the fall and are thinking about playing football, every Monday and Thursday through May 27th from 6 to 7 p.m. there is a strength and conditioning program.

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Friday, April 23, 2021

1) Wish Billy Richardson a happy birthday today. Also wish Mariah Garner and Scott Kilgore a happy birthday, their birthdays are tomorrow.

2) Birthdays Today – April 23rd…Cayden Burroughs, Charlina Aititi, Kailyn Bailey, Landon Butler, Carmen Hagmeier. April 24th…Molly Slover, Maria Zozaya. April 25th…Chloe Zenner.

3) LEAP Activities Today…Homework Help.

4) All 8th grade students who will attend Hempstead in the fall may try out for the freshman baseball team at Core Field on May 4th, 5th and 6th from 6 to 7:30 p.m. each evening.

5) At the track meet last Friday, our girls ran hard! In the 100 meter dash, Akeelah Anderson came in 2nd in 8th grade and Toyriana Hampton came in 2nd in 7th grade! Lindsey Freiburger and Kassidy Buchenau both improved in the 100 Meter hurdles by placing 3rd! Claire Westoff secured 1st place in 8th grade shot put and Tonee Crowder secured it in 7th grade shot put! Way to go ladies! Keep up the hard work.

6)  This summer the Hempstead Boys Basketball program will offer the following:

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Thursday, April 22, 2021

1) Birthdays Today – April 22nd…No birthdays today.

2) LEAP Activities Today…Homework Help and Fun & Games with Chona.

3) Attention softball players: If any 8th graders are interested in playing softball for Hempstead High School this summer, there will be an informational meeting today Thursday, April 22nd in Hempstead’s cafeteria. The meeting will start at 6pm. Thank you, and Go Mustangs!

4) 8th graders who will be attending Hempstead in the fall and are thinking about playing football, there is an introduction to our strength and conditioning program at Hempstead. One day will focus on our weightlifting program and the other day will focus on our speed and agility portion. Every Monday and Thursday from April 19th to May 27th, these sessions will run from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Hempstead High School. Coach Hoerner or another coach will meet you at the Event Entrance on the back side of the building. These sessions will be an opportunity for our incoming Freshman Football Players to get an introduction to our strength and conditioning program and be ready to start our High School program when that begins on June 7. At the same time it will be a chance to get to know who you will be playing with next year as well as getting to know some of the coaches and upperclassmen in the program. There is no cost for these sessions! No need to sign up, just show up! If you have further questions, feel free to reach out to Coach Hoerner: Jehoerner@dbqschools.org

5) This week we will have our 2nd collection for pop tabs. Circle teachers please make sure you have your containers labeled clearly so we know who to give credit to. 8th graders will be around today during 8th grade success time to collect. Thanks again to everyone who has been collecting to help the Ronald McDonald House.

6) Sports Today – Jefferson Boys Track & Field…Jefferson hosts Mazzuchelli and Western Dubuque at Hempstead beginning 4:30 p.m.

7) All 8th grade students who will attend Hempstead in the fall may try out for the freshman baseball team at Core Field on May 4th, 5th and 6th from 6 to 7:30 p.m. each evening.

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Wednesday, April 21, 2021

1) Birthdays Today – April 21st…Shakiyrah Anderson.

2) LEAP Activities Today…Homework Help and Fun & Games with Chona.

3) Attention softball players: If any 8th graders are interested in playing softball for Hempstead High School this summer, there will be an informational meeting on Thursday, April 22nd in Hempstead’s cafeteria. The meeting will start at 6pm. Thank you, and Go Mustangs!

4) 8th graders who will be attending Hempstead in the fall and are thinking about playing football, there is an introduction to our strength and conditioning program at Hempstead. One day will focus on our weightlifting program and the other day will focus on our speed and agility portion. Every Monday and Thursday from April 19th to May 27th, these sessions will run from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Hempstead High School. Coach Hoerner or another coach will meet you at the Event Entrance on the back side of the building. These sessions will be an opportunity for our incoming Freshman Football Players to get an introduction to our strength and conditioning program and be ready to start our High School program when that begins on June 7. At the same time it will be a chance to get to know who you will be playing with next year as well as getting to know some of the coaches and upperclassmen in the program. There is no cost for these sessions! No need to sign up, just show up! If you have further questions, feel free to reach out to Coach Hoerner: Jehoerner@dbqschools.org

5) Reminder that Hempstead is holding open gyms for volleyball (8th Grades) on Mondays and Wednesday through May 1st from 7 to 9 p.m.

6) This week we will have our 2nd collection for pop tabs. Circle teachers please make sure you have your containers labeled clearly so we know who to give credit to. 8th graders will be around Wednesday and Thursday during 8th grade success time to collect. Thanks again to everyone who has been collecting to help the Ronald McDonald House.

7) The boys track team had a great performance at the track meet on Friday evening. Cody Francois, Elijah Hyet, Frank Neises, Shelton Splinter, RaQuann Cooper, Taylor Pline, Damarion Bolling and the 7th grade 4×100 and 4×200 meter teams all medaled in their events. If you see them, please give them a shout out.