FEBRUARY 28th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ATTENTION VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS:  There will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, March 6 at 2:45pm in the Jefferson Media Center. If you plan to play volleyball in the fall of  2018, please plan to attend.

FEBRUARY 27th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ACTIVITIES:

The AP Exam registration meeting will be held this Wednesday during Advisory. Check in with your Advisory teacher first and then proceed to the front of the auditorium. This is a mandatory meeting if you plan to take an AP exam this May.

ATHLETICS:

Tryouts for the Jefferson Boys Volleyball team are tonight from 7:30 to 9:30 PM on Court 2 in the Activity Center.  Be there tonight if you want to be a part of this exciting new team.  See Mr. Sieling in B104 if you have any questions.

There will be a baseball meeting tomorrow during the second half of Advisory in the back half of the Cafeteria.  Any player, 9-12 grade, that is planning to try out for baseball needs to attend.

MISC:

Jagcorps would like to encourage you to bring cash donations for the class competition to raise money for clean water around the world. Smaller prizes will be awarded throughout the week to the daily leaders. A grand prize pizza party will be awarded at the end of the week to the class with the highest weekly donation total. The class in second place will receive coupons for TJ Coffeehouse. Remember to bring some extra cash this week for a good cause.

A reminder to Tech Club that you’ll be having a yearbook photo taken tomorrow during your club meeting.

FEBRUARY 26th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ACTIVITIES:

There is an NHS meeting today after school in the auditorium. Attendance is mandatory. Please email an advisor if you can’t attend.

The AP Exam registration meeting will be held this Wednesday during Advisory. Check in with your Advisory teacher and then proceed to the front of the auditorium. This is a mandatory meeting if you plan to take an AP exam this May.

ATHLETICS:

A reminder to the Jefferson boys distance team that captain’s practice starts today after school. Please meet by the Activity Center entrance at 3:00pm.

There will be a Boys Lacrosse meeting during the second half of Advisory this Wednesday in room C107.

CAREER CENTER:

Representatives from the following universities will be available in the Career Center this week:

University of North Dakota on Tuesday at 1pm

MN State University, Mankato on Wednesday at 10:30am

University of Minnesota, Duluth on Wednesday at 1:30pm

Please sign up online or speak with Mrs. Wallerick in the Career Center if you’re interested in attending one of the sessions.

MISC:

Trimester 3 parking permit applications are now available online and in the Main Office. To assure that your permit will be ready for you by the first day of the trimester, your application must be in by Friday, March 9th. Just a reminder that a new application must be filled out for Tri 3, even if you have applied for a permit previously. Avoid the long lines and apply early!

Mr. Sufka's and Mr. Walton's 6th Hour Forensic Science students:  Please meet in the back pod of the auditorium for class today.

FEBRUARY 23rd DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Trimester 3 parking permit applications are now available online and in the Main Office. To assure that your permit will be ready for you by the first day of the trimester, your application must be in by Friday, March 9th. Just a reminder that a new application must be filled out for Tri 3, even if you have applied for a permit for previous trimesters. Avoid the long lines and apply early!

A reminder to the Jefferson boys distance team that Captain’s Practice starts Monday, February 26th. Please meet by the JHS Activity Center entrance at 3:00pm.

FEBRUARY 22nd DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ATHLETICS:

The Jefferson Clay Target Club will be holding its team meeting tonight at 6:00 pm in room A104. If you are interested or plan to participate on either the Jefferson Trap or Skeet Teams, you need to attend this meeting.

MISC:

Students: When you login to your Chromebook tomorrow you will be directed to a short survey on your use of technology. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey. Thank you, in advance, for your participation.

Trimester 3 parking permit applications are now available online and in the Main Office. To assure that your permit will be ready for you by the first day of the trimester, your application must be in by Friday, March 9th. Just a reminder that a new application must be filled out for Tri 3, even if you have applied for a permit for previous trimesters.

FEBRUARY 21st DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ACTIVITIES:

The Jefferson Clay Target Club will be holding its team meeting on Thursday at 6:00 PM in room A104. If you are interested or plan to participate on either the Jefferson Trap or Skeet Teams you need to attend this meeting. See you Thursday at 6:00pm.

FEBRUARY 20th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

The Jefferson Clay Target Club will be holding its team meeting on Thursday at 6:00 PM in room A104. If you are interested or plan to participate on either the Jefferson Trap or Skeet Teams you need to attend this meeting.

FEBRUARY 16th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

CAREER CENTER:

A representative from the following colleges and universities will be visiting the Jefferson Career Center next week:

University of Missouri on Tuesday at 11am

Bethany Lutheran College on Thursday at 9am

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University at 12pm

Register online or see Mrs. Wallerick in the Career Center if you're interested in attending.

MISC:

Attention JHS students looking for a volunteer opportunity: The Bloomington Home Improvement Fair is looking for volunteers to help at the Snack Bar on Saturday, February 24th between 9:30am and 2:30pm. The fair will be held at the Bloomington Civic Plaza. Come to the Main Office for more information.

FEBRUARY 15th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ACTIVITIES:

Attention all juniors! Check your school email for information about signing up for Career Day.  Career Day is on February 22nd, and all juniors must register by this Friday, February 16th. See Mr. Roesler with any questions.

MISC:

Attention seniors: Please check your email and complete the senior mock award nominations and  future plans survey.

FEBRUARY 13th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ACTIVITIES:

Seniors: There will be a STRIVE meeting this tomorrow morning at 7:45 in the Red Flex space.

Attention all juniors! Check your school email for information about signing up for Career Day.  Career Day is on February 22nd, and all juniors must register by February 16th. See Mr. Roesler with any questions.

ATHLETICS:

The Jefferson Competitive Cheer Team won the National Game Day competition in Florida over the weekend. A big congratulations to our national champion cheerleaders!

MISC:

Do you like to write stories, poems, or plays?  Are you an artist?  If so, you should consider submitting your work to The Crooked Quill, the Jefferson Literary Arts magazine. If you're interested, submit your work to jeffersonlitmag@gmail.com or see Mr. Hupton for more information.  The deadline to submit is March 16th, so get writing, drawing or painting as soon as possible!

FEBRUARY 12th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ACTIVITIES:

Seniors: There will be a STRIVE meeting this Wednesday morning at 7:45 in the Red Flex space.

ATHLETICS:

There will be a Boys Volleyball informational meeting in Mr. Sieling’s room, B104, during the 2nd half of Advisory this week.

MISC:

Do you like to write stories, poems, or plays?  Are you an artist?  If so, you should consider submitting your work to The Crooked Quill, the Jefferson Literary Arts magazine. If you're interested, submit your work to jeffersonlitmag@gmail.com or see Mr. Hupton for more information.  The deadline to submit is March 16th, so get writing, drawing or painting as soon as possible!

FEBRUARY 9th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

CAREER CENTER:

A representative from the following universities will be visiting Jefferson next week:

Iowa State University on Monday at 11am

University of Nebraska, Lincoln on Wednesday at 1:30pm

Please sign up on Naviance or see Mrs. Wallerick in the Career Center if you’re interested in attending.

FEBRUARY 8th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ACTIVITIES:

Interested in learning more about 3D printing? There will be a 3D design and print tutorial session today after school in the Media Center. The session will begin at 2:30 and is open to anyone.

ATHLETICS:

Attention girls interested in SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING: There will be an Intro to Synchro night at Olson Middle School pool on Thursday, February 15th from 6:30 - 8:00pm. Learn about the sport, meet the team and get your questions answered. Parents are welcome to attend. Don’t forget to bring your swimsuit!

 MISC:

Counselors will be available in the cafeteria to answer registration questions during Academic Seminar this morning.  Students that are assigned to a teacher are still expected to report to their assigned classroom.   

FEBRUARY 7th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ATHLETICS:

There will be an ultimate frisbee meeting after school today beginning at 2:30 in room C25. Anyone who is interested is welcome.

There will be a brief but very important Girls Golf meeting in room C109 immediately after school on Tuesday, February 13th. Important information will be discussed regarding the upcoming spring season. If you cannot attend, please let Coach Evens or Coach Carlson know.

MISC:

Interested in helping the community? Come to the Media Center after school today for an informational meeting about Box City.  Box City is an organization that raises money for the Bloomington Oasis homeless shelter.

Students, today during Advisory you will begin working on registering for classes for next school year. Please remember to bring your Chromebook. Teachers, if you have not done so, please pick up registration materials from your mailboxes.

FEBRUARY 6th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ACTIVITIES:

The Jefferson Clay Target Club will be holding a meeting for anyone interested in learning more about Jefferson's Skeet and Trap Shooting Teams. The meeting has been changed from February 6th to February 22, at 6:00pm in Room A104. Please come to learn more about the team.

ATHLETICS:

There will be an ultimate frisbee meeting after school on Wednesday beginning at 2:30 in room C25. Anyone who is interested is welcome.

MISC:

Attention all Olson Middle Courage Retreat leaders participating on Wednesday: Please remember to turn in your signed permission forms to the Main Office as soon as possible. If you can’t get them in today, please bring them to the retreat tomorrow. Ms. Wetzel will be there at 7:40am to collect any missing forms and take attendance. Email Ms. Wetzel if you have any questions.

Interested in helping the community? Come to the Media Center after school on Wednesday, Feb. 7th for an informational meeting about Box City.  Box City is an organization that raises money for the Bloomington Oasis homeless shelter.

Students, tomorrow during Advisory you will begin working on registering for classes for next school year. Please remember to charge your Chromebook and bring it with you to Advisory.

FEBRUARY 1st DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

February is "I Love to Read Month."  Students, you can "Get Caught Reading" by your teachers today through February 23rd.  If your teacher sees you reading, he or she may hand you a ticket.  If you receive a ticket, write your name on it and place it in the jar in the Media Center to be eligible to win a fabulous prize!  Tickets will be drawn Monday, February 26th.  Good luck and happy reading!

The Jefferson Clay Target Club will be holding a meeting for anyone interested in learning more about Jefferson's Skeet and Trap Shooting Teams. Please come on Tuesday, February 6th at 6:00PM to Room A104 to learn more.

Baseball players: If you want to order Jefferson baseball apparel, go to the Jefferson baseball web page and get the link to order.  Orders will close February 4th.

Interested in biology and doing research in Costa Rica? This trip is open to 9-12th graders who are interested in doing biological research this summer from July 25th – August 4th.  Students can sell coffee to offset the cost of the trip.  16 students went last summer and they loved it! If interested, please attend an informational meeting on Tuesday, February 6th at 5:30pm in the Kennedy Flex Space - Room 320 - to learn more about this opportunity.