September 29th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ACTIVITIES:

Attention Freshmen: Please pick up your application for Student Council from Mrs. Sheff in the counseling office.  Campaigning starts Monday, so get your paperwork in as quickly as possible.

The Jefferson Robotics Club will be hosting an informational registration meeting for parents and students on Monday, October 2nd at 6:00PM in room A104. If you are interested or want to find out more information about the Robotics Club, please plan on attending.

MISC:

On Monday, October 2 The Test Center will be closed Period 4 through the end of the day including after school testing.

Monday is picture retake day. Bring your old pictures to turn in and have your new picture taken. If you have not had a picture yet, this is your last chance. Don’t miss it! Order forms can be found in the Main Office, the Counseling Office, or online at mylifetouch.com

September 28th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ACTIVITIES:

Tomorrow is the first TJ Coffeehouse of the school year. All of your favorite items will be on sale beginning at 8:15 in the Cafeteria. To make transactions as convenient as possible, please bring one-dollar bills for your purchase. Larger dollar amounts will be accepted for our free-will offering for hurricane relief. Thanks in advance, Jefferson, for contributing to this most important cause.

Attention Freshmen: Please pick up your application for Student Council from Mrs. Sheff in the counseling office.  Campaigning starts Monday, so get your paperwork in as soon as possible.

The Jefferson Robotics Club will be hosting an informational registration meeting for parents and students on Monday, October 2nd at 6:00PM in room A104. If you are interested or want to find out more information about the Robotics Club please plan on attending.

MISC:

In honor of Homecoming, this week is Spirit Week at Jefferson.  Show your school spirit by wearing Blue and White tomorrow.

Check out the yearbook photo booth during lunch. Show off your school spirit and get your photo in the spirit week spread in the yearbook.

September 27th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ACTIVITIES:

This Friday is the first TJ Coffeehouse of the school year. All of your favorite items will be on sale beginning at 8:15 in the Cafeteria. To make transactions as convenient as possible, please bring one-dollar bills for your purchase.

Larger dollar amounts will be accepted for our free-will offering for hurricane relief. Thanks in advance, Jefferson, for contributing to this most important cause.

MISC:

In honor of Homecoming, this week is Spirit Week at Jefferson.  Find a friend and dress like twins tomorrow!

The powder puff t-shirts are in. Please pick them up during lunchtime today.

Check out the yearbook photo booth during lunch! Show off your school spirit and get your photo in the Spirit Week spread in the yearbook.

September 26th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ACTIVITIES:

Picture Retake Day is coming up next Monday on October 2nd.  If you would like a new picture, please bring your old picture package with you to turn in at the time of your retakes.  If you have not yet had a school picture taken, this will be your last opportunity. Order forms can be found in the Counseling Office or the Main Office.

MISC:

In honor of Homecoming, this week is Spirit Week at Jefferson.  Show your school spirit by wearing USA gear tomorrow.

September 25th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ACTIVITIES:

Homecoming Tickets will go on sale during all lunch periods starting today. Ticket cost is $15 per person. Be sure to check your Infinite Campus account for outstanding fines or missing materials. You will not be allowed to purchase tickets if you are on the Obligations list. Get your tickets soon and look forward to a great time at the Homecoming Dance!

Picture Retake Day is coming up next Monday on October 2nd.  If you would like a new picture, please bring your old picture package with you to turn in at the time of your retakes.  If you have not had a school picture taken yet this year, this will be your last opportunity. Order forms can be found in the Counseling Office or the Main Office.

CAREER CENTER:

The following college visits will take place this week in the Career Center:

Rainy River Community College  today at 8:30

Northern Michigan University today at 9:30

Iowa State University today at 10:30

Creighton University on Tuesday at 1:00

Savannah College of Art & Design on Thursday at 1:30

Please sign up on Naviance to meet with a college representative.

MISC:

In honor of Homecoming, this week is Spirit Week at Jefferson. Remember to:

Wear PAJAMAS on Tuesday

USA gear on Wednesday

Dress like TWINS on Thursday

And wear BLUE AND WHITE on Friday

JAG POWER is cancelled for today.

September 22nd DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ACTIVITIES:

Spanish Club will hold a meeting on Monday morning at 7:20am in room C15.  This will be a quick meeting to elect officers.

Join the robotics team for an informational meeting on Monday, September 25th at 6:00 p.m. in Room A104 to learn more about how Team 2470 is a lot more than just building a robot.

CAREER CENTER:

The following college visits will take place next week in the Career Center:

Rainy River Community College on Monday at 8:30

Northern Michigan University on Monday at 9:30

Iowa State University on Monday at 10:30

Creighton University on Tuesday at 1:00

Savannah college of Art & Design on Thursday at 1:30

Please sign up on Naviance to meet with a college representative.

MISC:

Next week is Spirit Week at Jefferson. Show your school spirit by wearing:

Class Colors on Monday

  Senior - black

  Juniors - white

  Sophomores - gray

  Freshmen - pink

Tuesday is Pajama Day

Wednesday is USA Day

Thursday is Twin Day

Friday is Blue and White Day

September 21th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ACTIVITIES:

Spanish Club will hold a meeting today at 2:15 in room C15.

DECA will hold a meeting today at 2:30 in room B110.

ATHLETICS:

Starting tomorrow and all of next week, the football team will be selling Homecoming

T- shirts at lunch. Shirts will cost $10 and all proceeds will go to support the Wounded Warrior Project.

Like to bowl? Check out the JHS Bowling Club. All skill levels are welcome. Practices are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-5:30pm at Southtown Bowl. See the TV monitors for more information.

September 20th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ACTIVITIES:

Have you ever had an interest in Marketing, Hospitality, Finance, or Management? Do you dream of owning your own business someday? Join Jaguar DECA to learn how to lead and be that future entrepreneur.  There will be an informational meeting this Thursday at 2:30 in B110, and then meetings each Thursday after that.

Jefferson Students, join the robotics team for an informational meeting on Monday, September 25th at 6:00 p.m. in Room 104 to learn more about how Team 2470 is a lot more than just building a robot.

Spanish Club will hold a meeting this Thursday at 2:15 in room C15.

ATHLETICS:

Starting this Friday and all of next week, the football team will be selling Homecoming

T- shirts at lunch. Shirts will cost $10 and all proceeds will go to support the Wounded Warrior Project.

Like to bowl? Check out the JHS Bowling Club. All skill levels are welcome. Practices are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-5:30pm at Southtown Bowl. See the TV monitors for more information.

September 19th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ACTIVITIES:

Anyone interested in joining or finding out more information about the Jefferson Robotics Club, please come to a short meeting after school today in room A104. Hope to see you there.

MISC:

Student Planners are on sale until this Friday. Please see Ms. Espy in the Counseling Office if you’re interested in purchasing one.

September 18th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ATHLETICS:

Anyone interested in signing up for the Powderpuff football game for Homecoming week may do so in the cafeteria during their lunch period.  Sign ups end this Wednesday.

CAREER CENTER:

The following college visits will take place this week in the Career Center:

Today: University of Wisconsin - Madison at 9:30am

 Drake University at 2:15pm

Tuesday: St. John’s/St. Ben’s at 9:30am

    University of MN - Duluth at 11am

 Ripon College at 1pm

Friday: Augsburg University at 11am

Please sign up on Naviance (Na-vee-ence) to meet with a college representative.  See the TV Monitors for more information.

September 15th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ATHLETICS:

Anyone interested in signing up for the Powderpuff football game for Homecoming week may do so in the cafeteria during their lunch period.  Sign ups end next Wednesday.

Join the JHS Cheerleaders at the Jag Jam Dance tonight from 9pm-11:30pm following the football game.  The dance is casual, so you can come straight from the game. Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased from any cheerleader during lunch hours this week or at the door the night of the dance. Please note that all bags and lanyards will need to be checked at the door and that doors will close to newcomers at 10pm. Once you leave the dance you will not be allowed to re-enter. Please plan accordingly!

CAREER CENTER:

Great Wolf Lodge is hiring for their new waterpark. If interested, you can come to visit them in the Career Center today from 11am - 1pm.

September 14th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ATHLETICS:

Anyone interested in signing up for the Powderpuff football game for Homecoming week may do so at lunch today.  Sign ups end next Wednesday.

Join the JHS Cheerleaders at the Jag Jam Dance this Friday, September 15th from 9pm-11:30pm following the football game.  The dance is casual, so you can come straight from the game. Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased from any cheerleader during lunch hours this week or at the door the night of the dance. Each guest will be entered into a drawing for door prizes, including gift cards and a pair of Beats by Dre. Please note that all bags and lanyards will need to be checked at the door and that doors will close to newcomers at 10pm. Once you leave the dance you will not be allowed to re-enter. Plan accordingly!

MISC:

The Homecoming Dance is coming up on Sept. 30th. If you are planning to bring a guest from another school, please pick up a guest form from the Choir room (E100) as soon as possible.

September 13th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

ACTIVITIES:

Please join the Jefferson Theatre Company for their production of "You Can't Take it with You."  This story is about the eccentric and goofy Sycamore family and the uptight, New York City high society Kirby family. Come see what happens in this lighthearted comedy when the Kirby's son wants to marry the Sycamore’s daughter. Performances are October 5, 6, 7 @ 7pm with matinées on October 7, 8 @ 3pm.

ATHLETICS:

Anyone interested in signing up for the Powderpuff football game for Homecoming week may do so at lunch today.  Signups end next Wednesday.

Join the JHS Cheerleaders at the Jag Jam Dance this Friday, September 15th from 9pm-11:30pm following the football game.  The dance is casual, so you can come straight from the game. Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased from any cheerleader during lunch hours this week or at the door the night of the dance. Each guest will be entered into a drawing for door prizes which include gift cards and a pair of Beats by Dre. Please note that all bags and lanyards will need to be checked at the door and that doors will close to newcomers at 10pm. Once you leave the dance you will not be allowed to re-enter. Plan accordingly!

CAREER CENTER:

MISC:

Stop by the counseling office IN PERSON to nominate a JHS student in your grade for Homecoming Court.  The person being nominated must be in good standing and sign an acceptance form in the Counseling office before being put on the ballot.  

Please accomplish both tasks before 3:30 today.

If you’d like to spend Spring Break in Costa Rica, please consider attending an informational meeting today during the second half of advisory in room C15.

The Homecoming Dance is coming up on Sept. 30th. If you are planning to bring a guest from another school, please pick up a guest form from the Choir room (E100) as soon as possible.

September 12th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

CAREER CENTER:

St. Mary's University will be visiting the College and Career Center today at 1:00 pm and the University of Notre Dame will be here tomorrow (Wednesday) morning at 7:30 am. Register in Naviance (na-vee-ence) and see Mrs. Wallerick with any questions.

MISC:

Stop by the counseling office IN PERSON to nominate a JHS student in your grade for Homecoming Court.  The person being nominated must be in good standing and sign an acceptance form in the Counseling office before being put on the ballot.  

Please accomplish both tasks before 3:30 this Wednesday.

Interested in spending Spring Break in Costa Rica? Come to a student informational meeting in C15 this Wednesday during the second half of Advisory.

September 8th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ACTIVITIES:

Stop by the counseling office IN PERSON to nominate a JHS student in your grade for Homecoming Court. The person being nominated must be in good standing and sign an acceptance form in the Counseling office before being put on the ballot.  

Please accomplish both tasks before 3:30 on Wednesday 9/13/17.

September 7th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

ACTIVITIES:

If you are interested in joining the debate team, or would like more information about debate, please come to an informational meeting today at 3:15 in the Media Center. This is open to all students.

ATHLETICS:

Jag Power starts today at 3pm. All those preparing for a winter sport should be there.

MISC:

Stop by the counseling office IN PERSON to nominate a JHS student in your grade for Homecoming Court. The person being nominated must be in good standing and sign an acceptance form in the Counseling office before being put on the ballot.  

Please accomplish both tasks before 3:30 on Wednesday 9/13/17.

September 6th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ACTIVITIES:

If you are interested in joining the debate team, or would like more information about debate, please come to an informational meeting on Thursday, September 7th at 3:15 in the Media Center. This is open to all students.

ATHLETICS:

Jag Power will start this Thursday at 3pm.  All those preparing for a winter sport should be there.

CAREER CENTER:

Juniors: The PSAT will be given this year at Jefferson High School on Wednesday, October 11. This is the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Exam and is it also a great way to prepare for the SAT. The cost is $25 and the deadline to register is Wednesday, September 20. Follow “JHS College and Career” on Twitter for more information.

MISC:

Today is Picture Make-Up Day.  Students who have not had their picture taken for this year will need to report to the auditorium at their designated time. Ask a teacher or check at the Main Office for your assigned time.

September 5th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

ACTIVITIES:

If you are interested in joining the debate team, or would like more information about debate, please come to an informational meeting on Thursday, September 7th at 3:15 in the Media Center. This is open to all students.

ATHLETICS:

Jag Power will start this Thursday at 3pm.  All those preparing for a winter sport should be there.

MISC:
Juniors: The PSAT will be given this year at Jefferson High School on Wednesday, October 11. This is the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Exam and is it also a great way to prepare for the SAT. The cost is $25 and the deadline to register is Wednesday, September 20. Follow “JHS College and Career” on Twitter for more information.