SEPTEMBER 28th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

ACTIVITIES:

*This coming Monday is the beginning of Homecoming spirit week. Spirit days will include CLASS COLORS DAY, JERSEY DAY, SUPERHERO DAY, TIE DYE/HIPPIE DAY, AND BLUE & WHITE DAY. Come on Monday dressed in your class colors: Freshmen in GRAY, Sophomores in JAG BLUE, Juniors in WHITE, and seniors in BLACK. Staff should dress in Jefferson gear.

MISC:

*The final day for having school pictures taken will be this coming Monday, October 1st. Check with your first hour teacher for your assigned time to report to the auditorium stage. If you have a picture envelope to exchange, please bring it to turn in before having your retakes.

SEPTEMBER 27th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

ACTIVITIES:

*There will be an information meeting for any parent or student interested in learning more about the Bloomington debate program, or for anyone who currently has a participant in debate and would like more information.  The meeting will take place at the Jefferson High School media center on October 2 at 7 p.m. Debate is open to all students grades 8-12.

*The Homecoming Dance will be held in the cafeteria on Saturday, October 6, from 8pm -11pm. Tickets are $15 per student and will be for sale in the cafeteria during lunch periods each day beginning Monday, Oct.1st. Students bringing a guest that is not a current Jefferson student must fill out a Guest Form ahead of time. Forms are available in the Main Office, Counseling Office, and outside the choir room door and must be turned in at the Counseling Office no later than tomorrow.

*To all students: there is a short informational meeting for the Jefferson Science Olympiad team today after school in C127. Stop by to see what the team is all about!

ATHLETICS:

*Are you interested in joining the Bloomington Step Team? Join us for a student/parent information session on October 10th at Kennedy High School starting at 3 PM. Step Team is open to all Jefferson and Kennedy students.

MISC:

*TJ Coffeehouse will be open for business tomorrow morning starting at 8:15am. Head to the cafeteria to enjoy your favorite breakfast treats and beverages, including this week’s specialty drink, Pumpkin Spice Latte. Because of the pep fest, the Coffeehouse will be closing around 9:30, so make sure to come early! Using one-dollar bills when making purchases would be greatly appreciated.

*The final day for having school pictures taken will be Monday, October 1st. Students who wish to have their picture retaken or who missed picture day, can report to the auditorium stage between 8am and noon on that day. Check with your first hour teacher for your assigned time. If you have a picture envelope to exchange, please bring it to turn in before having your retakes done.

SEPTEMBER 26th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

*There is an information meeting for any parent or student interested in learning more about the Bloomington debate program, or for anyone who currently has a participant in debate and would like more information.  The meeting will take place at the Jefferson High School media center on October 2 at 7 p.m. Debate is open to all students grades 8-12.

*TJ Coffeehouse will be open for business this Friday morning, Sept. 28th. Head to the cafeteria to enjoy your favorite breakfast treats and beverages, including this week’s specialty drink, Pumpkin Spice Latte. Using one-dollar bills when making purchases would be greatly appreciated.

SEPTEMBER 25th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

ACTIVITIES:

*Attention Seniors, there will be a STRIVE meeting tomorrow morning beginning at 7:45am in the red flex space.

ATHLETICS:

*Due to the overwhelming response to boys' Powder Buff Volleyball, we are limiting each boys' volleyball team to the first 12 boys in each grade that have signed up and paid the $10. You need to do this at lunch today or tomorrow.  There will be an optional practice on Thursday after school from 2:30 to 3:30 PM. Report to the main gym to find out your court assignment. The volleyball games will take place in the main gym on Wednesday, Oct. 3 at 7:00 PM.

MISC:

*The final day for having school pictures taken will be next Monday, October 1st. Students who wish to have their picture retaken, or who missed picture day, will need to report to the auditorium stage on that day. Check with your first hour teacher for your assigned time. If you have a picture envelope to exchange, please bring it to turn in before having your retakes done.

*TJ Coffeehouse will be open for business this Friday morning, Sept. 28th. Head to the cafeteria to enjoy your favorite breakfast treats and beverages, including this week’s specialty drink, Pumpkin Spice Latte. Using one-dollar bills to pay for your purchases would be greatly appreciated.

SEPTEMBER 24th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

ACTIVITIES:

*Attention NHS students. There is a mandatory meeting today after school in the back pod of the auditorium. Meeting topics will include induction, your next service project, and after hours. Again, this meeting is mandatory. See you there.

*Attention Seniors, there will be a STRIVE meeting Wednesday morning at 7:45am in the red flex space.

MISC:

*The final day for having school pictures taken is next Monday, October 1st. Students who wish to have their picture retaken or who missed picture day can report to the auditorium stage between 8am and noon on that day. Check with your first hour teacher for your assigned time. If you have a picture envelope to exchange, please bring it to turn in before having your retakes done.

SEPTEMBER 21st DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

ACTIVITIES:

*The Homecoming Dance will be held in the cafeteria on Saturday, October 6, from 8pm -11pm.  Tickets are $15 per student and will be for sale in the cafeteria during lunch periods each day beginning October 1st. Students bringing a guest that is not a current Jefferson student must fill out a Guest Form ahead of time. Forms are available in the Main Office, Counseling Office, and outside the choir room door and must be turned in at the Counseling Office no later than Friday, September 28th.

*Attention NHS students. There is a mandatory meeting on Monday, Sept. 24th after school in the back pod of the auditorium. Meeting topics will include induction, your next service project and after hours. Again, this meeting is mandatory. See you there.

*The Jefferson Cheerleaders will be hosting their annual Jag Jam Dance tonight following the football game.  The doors will open at 9:00pm. The dance is casual so you can come straight from the game. They will have door prizes again this year including a GoPro Hero, Minnesota Gopher football tickets, a pair of Wild tickets, Starbucks and Chipotle gift cards and a few Jaguar spirit wear items.  You must be present to win and the grand prize will be given away when the dance concludes at 11:30pm. The cheerleaders are selling tickets at lunch. Tickets are $5 in advance or $7 at the door.

ATHLETICS:

*Attention Jefferson boys:  Sign-up during lunch hours for our 1st annual POWDER BUFF boys' volleyball game.  Sign up with your grade level and get ready to compete on Wednesday, October 3 at 7:00 PM in the main gym.

*For any boys interested in trying Lacrosse for the first time, there are free “Try Lacrosse” clinics being offered at True Lacrosse Training Center on Sept. 24th, Oct 8th, Nov. 12th, and Dec 10th. All clinics are from 8:00pm - 9:00pm. See Mr. Cater in room C107 with any questions.

MISC:

*JTC will be presenting Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap under the direction of former Jefferson High School alumni Erika Sasseville. Come see this murder-mystery on September 27th, 28th, and 29th.

*Homecoming shirts are now on pre-sale in the lunchroom. Stop by the table at lunch and check it out.  Bring $15 and sign up for your shirt today!

*There will be NO JV girls soccer practice today.

The Girls B soccer game has been moved to Brookside.  Team members are responsible for getting themselves to the game.

SEPTEMBER 20th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ACTIVITIES:

*The Homecoming Dance is just around the corner! The dance will be held in the Jefferson Cafeteria on Saturday, October 6, from 8pm -11pm.  Tickets are $15 per student and will be for sale in the cafeteria during lunch periods each day beginning October 1st. Students bringing a guest that is not a current Jefferson student must fill out a Guest Form ahead of time. Forms are available in the Main Office, Counseling Office, and outside the choir room door and must be turned in at the Counseling Office no later than Friday, September 28th.

MISC:

*JTC will be presenting Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap under the direction of former Jefferson High School alumni Erika Sasseville. Come see this murder-mystery on September 27th, 28th, and 29th.

SEPTEMBER 19th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ATHLETICS:

*JV Boys Soccer is cancelled for today.

MISC:

*Any Jefferson Student interested in auditioning for the boys and girls a cappella singing groups can get audition materials outside the choir room (E100) this week. Auditions are anytime before or after school this week and it only takes 3 minutes to audition.

*Today is the last day for Homecoming Court nominations. Make your nomination in the Counseling Office before 3:30pm today.

SEPTEMBER 18th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

CAREER CENTER:

*Representatives from the following colleges and universities will be visiting the Career Center this week:

   Carleton College on Wednesday at 9am

   Bethany Lutheran College on Wednesday at 10:30am

   University of North Dakota on Wednesday at 1:30pm

   Iowa State University on Thursday at 10:30am

   Luther College on Thursday at 11:30am

   University of Wisconsin, Superior on Thursday at 12:30pm

   Elon University on Thursday at 2pm

You can sign up for college visits on the homepage of Naviance.

MISC:

*Homecoming court nominations are now being accepted in the counseling office. Nominations will be accepted until 3:30pm tomorrow, Sept. 19th. Nominated students must go to the counseling office to accept in person.

*The Jefferson Cheerleaders will be hosting their annual Jag Jam Dance on Friday, September 21st following the football game.  The doors will open at 9:00pm. The dance is casual so you can come straight from the game. They will have door prizes again this year including a GoPro Hero, Minnesota Gopher football tickets, a pair of Wild tickets, Starbucks and Chipotle gift cards and a few Jaguar spirit wear items.  You must be present to win and the grand prize will be given away when the dance concludes at 11:30pm. The cheerleaders are selling tickets at lunch every day this week. Tickets are $5 in advance or $7 at the door.

*Any Jefferson Student interested in auditioning for the boys and girls a cappella singing groups can get audition materials outside the choir room (E100) this week. Auditions are anytime before or after school this week and it only takes 3 minutes to audition.

*The first Anime meeting of the year will be on Wednesday, October 3rd. All students are welcome to participate! New this year, students will need to fill out an application complete with a parent signature and turn it in prior to the meeting. Applications can be picked up from Flora Tsukayama in the Cafeteria during all lunches or from the Main Office. See Flora with any questions.

SEPTEMBER 14th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ACTIVITIES:

*Freshmen, today is the last day to turn in your application to run for student council. Turn your application in to Mrs. Sheff in the counseling office. Voting will take place during Advisory period on Wednesday, September 19th.

CAREER CENTER:

*Representatives from the following colleges will be visiting the Career Center on Monday, Sept 17th:

   The College of St. Scholastica at 9am

   The College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University at 10am

You can sign up for college visits on the homepage of Naviance.

MISC:

*Homecoming court nominations are now being accepted in the counseling office. Nominations will be accepted until 3:30pm on Wednesday, September 19th. Nominated students must go to the counseling office to accept in person.

*The first Anime meeting of the year will be on Wednesday, September 26. All students are welcome to participate! New this year, students will need to fill out an application, complete with a parent signature, and turn it in prior to the meeting. Applications can be picked up from Flora Tsukayama in the Cafeteria during all lunches or from the Main Office. See Flora with any questions.

SEPTEMBER 13th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ACTIVITIES:

*Freshmen who are interested in running for student council can pick up an application in the counseling office from Mrs. Sheff from now through Friday of this week. You may campaign from now until voting day, Wednesday, September 19th. Voting will take place during Advisory period on that day.

MISC:

*Jefferson After Hours opens this week! Stop by the gold flex space after school until 3:30, Monday - Thursday all year to get help from a teacher or just to have a quiet place to work. A schedule of who staffs each day at After Hours is posted on the door of the Gold Flex Space.

*Homecoming court nominations are now being accepted in the counseling office. Nominations will be accepted until 3:30pm on Wednesday, September 19th. Nominated students must go to the counseling office to accept in person.

SEPTEMBER 12th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ACTIVITIES:

*Freshmen who are interested in running for student council can pick up an application in the counseling office from Mrs. Sheff from now through Friday of this week.  Do it ASAP! You may campaign from now until voting day, Wednesday, September 19th. Voting will take place during Advisory period on that day.

MISC:

*Jefferson After Hours opens this week! Stop by the gold flex space after school until 3:30, Monday - Thursday all year to get help from a teacher or just to have a quiet place to work. A schedule of who staffs each day at After Hours is posted on the door of the Gold Flex Space.

*Students who had their pictures taken at Jumpstart in August can pick them up in the lunchroom during lunch period today. If you are a senior who had a school picture taken last year, you may pick up your school ID in the lunchroom today as well.

*Homecoming court nominations are now being accepted in the counseling office. Nominations will be accepted until 3:30pm on Wednesday, September 19th. Nominated students must go to the counseling office to accept in person.

SEPTEMBER 11th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ACTIVITIES:

*Freshmen who are interested in running for student council can pick up an application in the counseling office from Mrs. Sheff from now through Friday of this week.  Do it ASAP! You may campaign from now until voting day, Wednesday, September 19th. Voting will take place during Advisory period on that day.

MISC:

*Jefferson After Hours opens this week! Stop by the gold flex space after school until 3:30, Monday - Thursday all year to get help from a teacher or just to have a quiet place to work. A schedule of who staffs each day at After Hours is posted on the door of the Gold Flex Space.

*Students who had their pictures taken at Jumpstart can pick them up in the lunchroom during lunch period today.

SEPTEMBER 10th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 ACTIVITIES:
*Attention NHS students. You have your first meeting this afternoon at 2:45pm in the back pod of the auditorium. This meeting is mandatory so we will plan on seeing you there!

*Freshmen who are interested in running for student council can pick up an application in the counseling office from Mrs. Sheff from now through Friday of this week.  Do it ASAP! You may campaign from now until voting day, Wednesday, September 19th. Voting will take place during Advisory period on that day.

CAREER CENTER:

*Representatives from the following universities will be visiting the College and Career Center this week:

Viterbo University tomorrow at 9am

University of Chicago tomorrow at 1pm

University of Denver on Wednesday at 10:30am

Sign up for college visits on Naviance. See Mrs. Wallerick in the College and Career Center if you have any questions.

MISC:
*Jefferson After Hours opens this week! Stop by the gold flex space after school until 3:30, Monday - Thursday all year to get help from a teacher or just have a quiet place to work. A schedule of who staffs each day at After Hours is posted on the door of the Gold Flex Space.

SEPTEMBER 7th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ACTIVITIES:

*Attention NHS students. You have your first meeting at 2:45 on Monday, Sept. 10th in the back pod of the auditorium. This meeting is mandatory. See you there!

MISC:

*If you are currently a senior who had a school picture taken last year, you have a school ID waiting for you in the counseling office. Please pick it up as soon as possible.

SEPTEMBER 6th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ACTIVITIES:

*Attention NHS students. You have your first meeting at 2:45 on Monday, Sept. 10th in the back pod of the auditorium. This meeting is mandatory. See you there!

There will be an informational meeting about Debate in the Media Center today after school. The meeting will last approximately 25 minutes. Parents are welcome to attend.

MISC:

*Would you be interested in helping to produce award winning television programs for Cable TV and Streaming? BEC-TV is looking for student workers to help cover Bloomington sports, concerts and more. No prior experience is needed. Training will be provided and there is no cost to participate. Find out more at bectv.org.

*If you are currently a senior who had a school picture taken last year, you have a school ID waiting for you in the counseling office. Please pick it up as soon as possible.

SEPT 5th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

*Attention NHS students. You have your first meeting at 2:45 on Monday, Sept. 10th in the back pod of the auditorium. This meeting is mandatory. See you there!

SEPT 4th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

*Daily planners are on sale for $6.00 in the Counseling Office. Please see Ms. Kasel.