OCTOBER 31th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

ACTIVITIES

*The following clubs/activities will be meeting during the 2nd half of Advisory period today at 9:55am:

Speech Team information meeting in the auditorium

SCUBA Club meeting in C126

Baseball Meeting in the activity center

Anime - Red Flex

Student Equity Team (formerly known as STARR) - Staff Lunchroom

French Club - C13

GSA - Career Center

TOPPLE - Flex Hall outside of the Blue and Gold flex rooms

ATHLETICS:

*Athletic lockers for all boy fall athletes must be cleaned out by 2:45pm on Tuesday, Nov. 6 to get ready for the winter sports season. Any personal items found in the lockers will be put in lost and found and any missing athletic items will be added under your name on the obligations list.

MISC:

*Seniors, this is an important reminder that there is a mandatory graduation meeting tomorrow, Thursday, November 1, during Academic Seminar in the auditorium. Please see Ms. Jarvis or Ms. Duffy in the Main Office with any questions. Check your school email for more details.

OCTOBER 30th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

ACTIVITIES:

*Miss the first day of girls basketball, captains? Practice will continue in the Activity Center daily from 3-4:30pm for the next two weeks. This Wednesday is a Halloween practice, so come dressed in your best costume that won’t interfere with play. Tryouts are the following week on November 12th at 3pm sharp. All are invited, so come check it out!

ATHLETICS:
*There will be a baseball meeting tomorrow during the 2nd half of advisory period. The meeting will take place in the activity center and is open to all interested 9-12 graders.

MISC:

*Just a quick reminder about Halloween. Please enjoy Halloween, but as a friendly reminder, no masks or face paint, and make sure that you can be easily identified.  If you have any questions about your costume, see your administrator and/or bring a change of clothes.

OCTOBER 29th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

ACTIVITIES:

*There will be a SCUBA CLUB meeting during the second half of advisory period this Wednesday, October 31st. Come and check it out if you’re interested in learning more about Scuba diving!

*There will be a Speech Team informational meeting on Wednesday, October 31st. The meeting will take place in the auditorium during the second half of Advisory.

CAREER CENTER:

*If you are a senior interested in applying for federal student aid for college, consider attending the FAFSA application help session at Jefferson tomorrow evening, October 30th, from 5:30pm - 8:00pm.

OCTOBER 26th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

ATHLETICS:

*Bloomington Nordic Ski Season is just around the corner, with a kick-off meeting for skiers and parents in the Jefferson High School cafeteria on Monday, October 29th at 6:30 pm.  Nordic skiing, also known as cross-country skiing, is open to all high school students. No prior experience is needed! There is a limited amount of season rental equipment available for a small fee.

*Congratulations to juniors Megan Narveson and Colden Longley for qualifying for the State Cross Country meet last night at the section 3AA meet. They will represent Jefferson next Saturday at St. Olaf.

CAREER CENTER:

*If you are a senior interested in applying for federal student aid for college, consider attending the FAFSA application help session at Jefferson on Tuesday evening, October 30th, from 5:30pm - 8:00pm.

MISC:

*TJ Coffeehouse is now open for business. Come to the cafeteria for your favorite treats and beverages. If you visit the coffeehouse between classes, make your purchases quickly so that you will arrive to your next class on time!  In honor of Unity Week, there will be two lucky winners of orange Unity Week T-shirts.  Check your cups for a winning orange dot.

*Attention Jaguars: the grace period for hats and hoods is over.  Starting Monday, Oct. 29, students wearing a hat/hood will get a lunch detention each time an adult asks you to remove it.  

OCTOBER 25th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

CAREER CENTER:

*The Travel and Tourism industry is the topic for this week’s Career Spotlight Speaker of the Week. The session will be tomorrow, Oct. 26th, at 8:45am. Sign up on Naviance or see Mrs. Wallerick in the Career Center if you’re interested in attending.

MISC:

*TJ Coffeehouse will be open for business tomorrow beginning at 8:15am. Head to the cafeteria for your favorite treats and beverages. Please note that there are 4 different checkout lines. Plan ahead so that you can make your purchases and still arrive to your next class on time!  In honor of Unity Week, there will be two lucky winners of orange Unity Week T-shirts at the coffeehouse.  Check your cups for a winning orange dot.

OCTOBER 24th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

CAREER CENTER:

For students applying to college: October is College Knowledge month, which means that from now until this Friday, October 26th, you may apply to Minnesota state colleges for free.

MISC:

*TJ Coffeehouse will be open for business this Friday beginning at 8:15am. Come for your favorite treats and beverages that morning. Please note that during the end of the 1st hour customer rush, the TJ Coffeehouse makes every effort to move customers through one of the four cashier lines as efficiently as possible.  When you visit the Coffeehouse, please consider making your purchases with ample time to arrive to your second hour class. In honor of Unity Week, there will be two lucky winners of orange Unity Week T-shirts this Friday at the coffeehouse.  Check your cups for a winning orange dot.

OCTOBER 23rd DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

*We will be having a school-wide election for Governor today during the lunch hours. Jefferson is one of 218 schools participating in the vote. Vote and let your voice be heard!

*Tomorrow is Unity Day. All staff and students are encouraged to wear orange in support of bullying prevention.

OCTOBER 16th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

ATHLETICS:

*If you interested in trying out for the Kolleens Competitive Dance Team, tryouts will begin on Monday, October 22. Even though Monday is not a school day, tryouts will still be held at 3:15pm in the Kennedy Activity Center. You MUST register and pay your winter athletic fee in order to tryout.

*Bloomington Nordic Ski Season is just around the corner, with a kick-off meeting for skiers and parents in the Jefferson High School Cafeteria on October 29th at 6:30 pm.  Nordic skiing, also known as cross-country skiing, is open to all high school students. Captain’s practices start Nov. 5th after school at Jefferson, with the official start of the season on Nov. 12th.

No prior experience is needed!  There is a limited amount of rental equipment available for a small fee.  Come join the fun and get involved in a great lifetime sport!

*Today is the last chance for boys 9th, 10th, and JV soccer players to turn in their uniforms and locks before having their names added to the obligation list.  Please turn this equipment in to Mr. Walton in the boys locker room right after school.

MISC:

*We will be having a school-wide election for Governor next Tuesday, October 23rd during the lunch hours. Jefferson is one of 218 schools participating in the vote. Let your voice be heard next Tuesday!

*Students, since today is the last school day of the week, the building will be closing at 2:50pm. Students should return to school on Tuesday, October 23rd.

OCTOBER 15th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

ACTIVITIES:

*Any student interested in joining the Math Team should plan on attending the first practice today at 3:00pm in Room C123.  Practices are Mondays and Wednesdays after school. You can join the team any time during the season. If you have questions, ask a math teacher for the coach's contact information.

ATHLETICS:

*Boys 9th, 10th and JV soccer players: Uniform turn in and lock turn in will be today right after school in the boys locker room.  Any locks or uniforms that are not turned in directly to Mr. Walton will be added to the obligation list.  

*If you interested in trying out for the Kolleens Competitive Dance Team, tryouts will begin on Monday, October 22. Even though Monday is not a school day, tryouts will still be held at 3:15pm at the Kennedy Activity Center. You MUST register and pay your winter athletic fee in order to tryout.

OCTOBER 12th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

ACTIVITIES:

*Any student interested in joining the Math Team should plan on attending the first practice which is Monday, Oct. 15th at 3:00 in Room C123.  Practices are Mondays and Wednesdays after school. You can join the team any time during the season. If you have questions, ask a math teacher for contact information for the coach.

ATHLETICS:

*Boys 9th, 10th and JV soccer players, uniform turn in and lock turn in will be next Monday, Oct. 15th right after school in the boys locker room.  Any locks or uniforms that are not turned in directly to Mr. Walton will be added to the obligation list.  

OCTOBER 11th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

ACTIVITIES:

*Attention 9th graders! A reminder that the 9th grade retreat is tomorrow, Friday, October 12, for students with last names beginning with letters M-Z. All students must report directly to the auditorium by 7:50 AM to be considered on time. This is a required event for students.

*We advise you to leave your backpacks and valuables at home on this day; there will not be a place for you to store your bags and valuables during the retreat. You are welcome to put your belongings in your locker prior to the retreat. A bag lunch will be available for purchase on this day; you are also welcome to bring your own lunch.

Please stop by the Main Office with any questions.

ATHLETICS:

*Boys 9th, 10th and JV soccer players: Uniform turn in and lock turn in will be next Monday, Oct. 15th right after school in the boys locker room.  Any locks or uniforms that are not turned in directly to Mr. Walton will be added to the obligation list.  

*There will be a baseball meeting tomorrow, Friday morning, at 7:30am in the Jefferson activity center.  This is for any player who plans on trying out for baseball this spring.

OCTOBER 10th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

ACTIVITIES:

*Seniors going on the STRIVE field trip today should meet at 7:50am by door 1, the main door at the end of flag hall.

*There will be no club meetings during Advisory period today.

ATHLETICS:

*Interested in playing girls’ basketball? There will be an informational meeting tomorrow before school at 7:15am in the P.E. classroom. Come check it out!

MISC:

*Jefferson after hours is cancelled for today.

OCTOBER 9th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

ACTIVITIES:

*Anyone interested in the Jefferson Robotics Club please come to an informational meeting tonight at 6:00 pm in room A104.

*Seniors going on the STRIVE field trip tomorrow should meet at 7:50am by door 1, the main door at the end of flag hall.

OCTOBER 8th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

ACTIVITIES:

*Anyone interested in the Jefferson Robotics Club please come to an informational meeting Tuesday, October 9th at 6:00 pm in room A104.

*There will be a voter registration drive during all lunch periods on October 9th, 10th, and 11th. If you are 18 years old or will be 18 on or before November 6th, bring your drivers license or Social Security number to the lunchroom and register to vote in this year’s election.

*Attention 9th graders! A reminder that the 9th grade retreat starts tomorrow, Tuesday, October 9 for students with last names A-L. Students with the last names M-Z will attend the retreat on Friday, October 12.

All students will report directly to the Auditorium on their designated day; all students must be in the auditorium by 7:50 AM to be considered on time. This is a required event for students.

We advise you to leave your backpacks and valuables at home on this day; there will not be a place for you to store your bags and valuables during the retreat. You are welcome to put your belongings in your locker prior to the retreat.

A bag lunch will be available for purchase on this day; you are also welcome to bring your own lunch. Please stop by the Main Office with any questions.

CAREER CENTER:

*Seniors, just a reminder that there is a FAFSA help session tonight here at Jefferson. See Mrs. Wallerick in the Career Center to sign up.

*October is College Knowledge month. Apply to Minnesota state schools for free from October 22nd to the 26th.

*A representative from Swathmore College with be in the Career Center today at noon.

Other college visits this week will include:

  Valparaiso University

  Coe College

  Macalester College

Check Naviance for dates and times and to sign up for a college visit.

OCTOBER 5th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

ACTIVITIES:

*Anyone interested in the Jefferson Robotics Club please come to an informational meeting Tuesday, October 9th at 6:00 pm in room A104.

*There will be a voter registration drive during all lunch periods on October 9th, 10th, and 11th. If you are 18 years old or will be 18 on or before November 6th, bring your drivers license or Social Security number to the lunchroom and register to vote in this year’s election.

CAREER CENTER:

*This week’s career spotlight speaker of the week is from Ellingson and Ellingson accounting and will be in the Career Center today at 9:57, the beginning of period 3. See Mrs. Wallerick if you’re interested in attending.

*Seniors, just a reminder that there is a FAFSA help session on Monday evening here at Jefferson. See Mrs. Wallerick in the Career Center to sign up.

OCTOBER 4th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

ACTIVITIES:

*Spirit Week concludes tomorrow with Blue and White Day. Deck out in Jefferson gear to show your team support! Hats are okay!

ATHLETICS:

*Congratulations to the senior boys who won the 1st Annual Powderbuff Volleyball Tournament.  The juniors took 2nd, sophomores 3rd, and freshmen 4th. See you next year!

MISC:

*Don’t forget to check on Infinite Campus for your Academic Seminar assignment and location for today.

CAREER CENTER:

*This week’s career spotlight speaker of the week is from Ellingson and Ellingson accounting and will be in the Career Center tomorrow at 9:57, the beginning of period 3. See Mrs. Wallerick if you’re interested in attending.

*Seniors, just a reminder that there is a FAFSA help session on Monday evening here at Jefferson. See Mrs. Wallerick in the Career Center to sign up.

OCTOBER 3rd DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

MISC:

*Spirit Week continues tomorrow with Tie Dye/Hippie day. Come dressed in your favorite psychedelic colors, flowers and fringe! No hats, please.

*Don’t forget to check on Infinite Campus for your Academic Seminar assignment and location for tomorrow.

OCTOBER 2nd DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

ACTIVITIES:

*Boys JV Soccer is cancelled for today.

ATHLETICS:

*There will be a Boys Lacrosse meeting this Wednesday during the last half of Advisory. The meeting will be held in Mr. Cater’s room, C107.

MISC:

*Don’t forget to dress as your favorite superhero for tomorrow’s spirit day. No hats, please.

OCTOBER 1st DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

ATHLETICS:

*There will be a Boys Lacrosse meeting this Wednesday during the last half of Advisory. The meeting will be held in Mr. Cater’s room, C107.

CAREER CENTER:

*Seniors interested in applying for Federal Student Aid for college can begin the application process today.

*Juniors, be sure to check your email if you’re interested in registering for the PSAT exam taking place on October 13th.

*Representatives from the following colleges/universities will be available in the Career Center at various times this week:

  Northern Michigan University

  Normandale Community College

  University of MN, Rochester

  St. Mary’s University of Minnesota

  Dunwoody College of Technology

  Northern Arizona University

  Minneapolis Community and Technical College

  University of Kansas

  Haverford College

Check Naviance for dates and times and to sign up for a college visit.

MISC:

*Today is the final day for having school pictures taken. Check with a 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.

*This is an important announcement for BCCA, DCTC, HTC students: Please note that even though we have a schedule change at Jefferson today, your bus schedule has not changed. The departure times remain the same, so please report to your buses at your regularly scheduled time.

*Spirit Week continues tomorrow with Jersey Day. Come to school dressed in your favorite team jersey. You will be permitted to wear a hat tomorrow.