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Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Wednesday, November 30, 2022 – Day A

1) Wish Peter Knutson a happy birthday today.

2) Birthdays Today…November 30th…Baylee Schumacher.

3) Today, we will have Jefferson’s first Trivia Day! We will be following an alternate schedule.

4) New Leap Activity starts tonight! Make and Take Activities will meet today (11/30) and on every 2nd/4th Wednesdays of the month. Each time we meet students will get to make a project and take it home with them! Today’s project will be bead bracelets. This is a great opportunity to make something for yourself or to give to a family member or friend! Hope to see you there!

5) LEAP Today…Homework Help, All About Arts, Make & Take, Archery.

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022 – Day B

1) Birthdays Today…November 29th…Lily Schumacher, Timothy Ruble, Lauren Saroka.

2) Just a reminder that tomorrow, November 30th we will have Jefferson’s first Trivia Day! Create a team of 3 or 4. It is a great opportunity to socialize with your friends. Trivia will cost 20 Hills Bills and you need to sign up with your success time teacher! If you aren’t participating, you will instead have time to complete any missing work. If you are caught up with all your work, your teachers will have a packet you can work on. Some examples of the trivia questions include: When Michael Jordan played for the Chicago Bulls, how many NBA Championships did he win? What does Cinderella leave behind at the ball? Which American president appears on a one-dollar bill? Remember, this is just for fun and a time to hang out with friends and test your knowledge. Sign up today with your Success Time teacher!

3) Looking ahead…We will have our first Jefferson Activity/Dance on Friday, Dec. 16. It will begin right after school and end at 4:30 p.m. In order to be eligible to attend, you need to have no more than 3 referrals for the year and no in-school/out of school suspensions. More information will be coming as it gets closer.

4) Sports Today – Jefferson Wrestling Meet…Jefferson vs. Washington vs. Mazzuchelli at Jefferson beginning at 4 p.m.

5) LEAP Today…Homework Help, Chess Club, Game Night, Minecraft Club.

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Monday, November 28, 2022 – Day A

1) Wish Judy Sheridan a happy birthday today.

2) Birthdays Today…November 30th…No birthdays today.

3) Just a reminder that on /Wednesday, November 30th we will have Jefferson’s first Trivia Day! Trivia will cost 20 Hills Bills and you need to sign up with your success time teacher! Some examples of the trivia questions include: Which restaurant’s mascot is a clown? What does Cinderella leave behind at the ball? How many pounds are in a ton? Remember, this is just for fun and a time to hang out with friends and test your knowledge. Sign up today with your Success Time teacher!

4) LEAP Today…Homework Help, All About Art

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022 – Day B

1) Birthdays Today…November 22nd…Akaela Hammerand. November 23rd…Darcy Gassman, Azariyah Bolling. November 24th…Tianna Botsford, Sarah Nebel. November 25th…Nolan Coffman, Kalemen Lomae. November 27th…Hailee Schmitt.

2) Just a reminder that on November 30th we will have Jefferson’s first Trivia Day! Trivia will cost 20 Hills Bills and you need to sign up with your success time teacher! Some examples of the trivia questions include: Who is the quarterback for the Green Bay Packers? Which American president appears on a one-dollar bill? True or False…The color orange is named after the fruit. Remember this is just for fun and a time to hang out with friends and test your knowledge. Sign up today with your Success Time teacher!

3) Congratulations to the following band students who were selected for the 2023 Marion Junior High Honor Band. (Tahlia Sheehy, Eli Schadle, Joseph Pergande, Brennan Houtakker, Tim Parker)

4) Sports Today – Jefferson Wrestling Meet…Jefferson vs. Roosevelt vs. Washington at Washington beginning at 4 p.m.

5) Mr. Polashek is out of the building today, there will be no Orchestra.

6) No LEAP activities today,

7) No school for students 23rd, 24th and 25th. Enjoy your Thanksgiving break.

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Monday, November 21, 2022 – Day A

1) Birthdays Today…November 21st…Lydia Peter.

2) Just a reminder that on November 30th we will have Jefferson’s first Trivia Day! Trivia will cost 20 Hills Bills and you need to sign up with your success time teacher! Some examples of the trivia questions include: How many colors are in a rainbow? What is the hardest rock? What is the grinch’s dog’s name? Remember this is just for fun and a time to hang out with friends and test your knowledge. Sign up today with your Success Time teacher!

3) Sports Today – 7th & 8th Grade Girls Basketball…Jefferson vs. Drexler Black at Drexler beginning at 4 p.m.

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

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Friday, November 18, 2022 – Day B

1) Birthdays Today…November 18th…Stephenie Enoch. November 19th…Elvin Payton. November 20th…Lucas Schumacher, McKenzie Ostola, Sandra Foht.

2) LEAP today…Homework Help, Chess Club.

3) Just a reminder on November 30th we will have Jefferson first Trivia Day! Trivia will cost 20 Hills Bills and you need to sign up with your success time teacher! Some examples of the trivia questions include: What do you call animals that eat mostly plants? How many pounds are in a ton? What is the grinch’s dog’s name? Remember this is just for fun and a time to hang out with friends and test your knowledge. Sign up today!

4) The FTC Robotics Club will be competing at a meet in Iowa City tomorrow. Please wish them Good Luck.

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Thursday, November 17, 2022 – Day A

1) Birthdays Today…November 17th…Alexis Bosveld, Jillian Schmitt, Jaylin Muxin.

2) The weather has gotten cooler. Be sure to dress warmly. We will be outside unless it gets below 0 (actual or windchill) or if it is raining/snowing. We do so, because your teachers have meetings each morning during this time.

3) Trimester 2 begins today.

4) Sports Today – Jefferson Wrestling Meet…Jefferson vs. Washington vs. Mazzuchelli at Jefferson beginning at 4 p.m.

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

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022 – Day B

1) Wish Chris Tomkins a happy birthday today.

2) Birthdays Today…November 16th…Isabella Knockel.

3) Trimester-1 ends today. Be sure to get all your assignments turned in!

4) Your new Trimester-2 Specialist class begins tomorrow. Login to your Infinite Campus account to see what you have for Tri-2.

5) LEAP today…Homework Help, All About Arts, Improvisation Acting Workshop with Rising Star Theater Company, Archery.

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022 – Day A

1) Birthdays Today…November 15th…Madison Hefel, Natalie Pickel.

2) Trimester-1 ends on Wednesday. Be sure to get all your assignments turned in!

3) Your new Trimester-2 Specialist class begins on Thursday. Login to your Infinite Campus account to see what you have for Tri-2.

4) LEAP today…Homework Help, Chess Club.

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Monday, November 14, 2022 – Day B

1) Wish Margie Sullivan a happy birthday today.

2) Birthdays Today…November 14th…Charlie Slaght.

3) LEAP today…Homework Help, All About Arts, Meals In Minutes.

4) Sports Today – Girls Basketball…Jefferson vs. Mazzuchelli at Mazzuchelli beginning at 4 p.m.