DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: September 30, 201

 ACTIVITIES:

*Attention 9th graders!

 A reminder that the 9th grade retreat starts tomorrow, Tuesday, October 1 for students with last names A-L. Students with the last names M-Z will attend the retreat on Friday, October 4.

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 9th-grade 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/COLLEGE CENTER:

*Representatives from the following colleges/universities will be in the Career/College Center this week:
Monday: The University of Massachusetts - Lowell, and Ripon (Rip-in) College

Tuesday: Missouri State University, the University of Iowa, Montana State University, and

                Depaul University

Wednesday: New York University
Friday: St. Catherine University, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Sign up online or see Ms. Wallerick in the Career/College Center if you’re interested in attending a session.

MISC:

*Dinosaurs before Dark is an adaptation of the award-winning fantasy books from the Magic Tree House book series. Jack and Annie discover a tree house full of books while exploring one day and find that they have been transported back to the time of the dinosaurs. Come and watch the Jefferson Theater Company bring this book to life. Performances are October 3, 4, 5 @ 7pm and October 5, 6 @1pm.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: September 27, 2019

 MISC:

*Picture Retake Day is on Monday between 8:00AM and noon for students who had their picture taken and wish to have it re-done or for students who have not yet had their picture taken. If you are choosing to have picture retakes, be sure to bring your original picture package with you! This will be the LAST CHANCE to have your picture taken!

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: September 26, 2019

TEAMS/CLUBS:

*The Eco Club (formerly HOPE Club) will have a meeting today after school in the Media Center.

MISC:

*Picture Retake Day is on Monday, September 30 between 8:00AM and noon for students who had their picture taken and wish to have it re-done or for students who have not yet had their picture taken.  If you are choosing to have picture retakes, it is very important that you bring your original picture package with you! This day will be the LAST CHANCE for student pictures! Be aware that you will not receive a current ID if you haven’t had a school picture taken! You don’t need to purchase pictures to get a student ID.

*TJCoffeehouse will be open for business this Friday morning for the first time this school year. Head to the cafeteria between 8:15 and 10:15 to purchase your favorite breakfast treats and beverages. As always, paying with one-dollar bills would be greatly appreciated. Make sure to plan ahead so that you can visit the coffeehouse and still arrive to your classes on time.

*Students, please check your schedule on Infinite Campus for your Academic Seminar room assignments for today.

*Remember to show your school spirit tomorrow by decking out in blue and white!

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: September 25, 2019

ACTIVITIES:

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

TEAMS/CLUBS:

*Boys who are playing in the Powderbuff Boys Volleyball Tournament tonight should come to the main gym at 6:30PM to get their t-shirts and to warm up.  The games will start at 7:00PM.

MISC:

*The spirit wear theme for tomorrow is PAJAMAS!

*TJCoffeehouse will be open for business this Friday morning for the first time this school year. Head to the cafeteria between 8:15AM and 10:15AM to purchase your favorite breakfast treats and beverages. As always, paying with one-dollar bills would be greatly appreciated. Make sure to plan ahead so that you can visit the coffeehouse and still arrive to your classes on time.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: September 24, 2019

ATHLETICS/CLUBS:
*Attention any boys interested in Lacrosse: Coach Cater will have an informational meeting during the second half of Advisory on Wednesday. This boys lacrosse meeting will be held in Coach Cater’s room, C107, beginning at 9:55 tomorrow.

CAREER/COLLEGE CENTER:

*A Financial Aid Information Session is being held tonight at 6:30PM in the Jefferson Media Center for any student or parent interested in learning more about paying for college. 

MISC:

*Attention 9th graders: On Wednesday & Thursday of this week you will be taking the MAP Reading exam in English 09 class. Please be sure to arrive to class with your fully charged Chromebook! All students in 3rd or 4th hour English will take 3rd lunch on MAP testing days! Please see Ms. Jarvis with any testing questions.

*Tomorrow’s spirit wear theme is USA. Be sure to deck out in your best red, white, and blue.

*Homecoming tickets are on sale this week in the cafeteria during lunch. Tickets are $15 each. Remember, you will not be allowed to purchase a ticket if you have any outstanding fines on the obligations list. You can check for obligations in Infinite Campus by clicking on the FEES tab. 

*Picture Retake Day will be this coming Monday, September 30 between 8:00AM and noon for students who had their picture taken and wish to have it re-done or for students who have not yet had their picture taken.  If you are having picture retakes, it is very important that you bring your original picture package with you! This day will be the LAST CHANCE for student pictures! Be aware that you will not receive a current ID if you haven’t had a school picture taken! You don’t need to purchase pictures to get your student ID.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: September 23, 2019

CAREER/COLLEGE CENTER:

 *A spotlight speaker from Donaldson will be in the Career/College Center this Friday to answer your questions about careers in Manufacturing. If you’re interested in attending, sign up online or check your school email.

MISC:

*Attention 9th graders: On Wednesday & Thursday of this week you will be taking the MAP Reading exam in English 09 class. Please be sure to arrive to class with your fully charged Chromebook! All students in 3rd or 4th hour English will take 3rd lunch on MAP testing days! Please see Ms. Jarvis with any testing questions.

*Tomorrow’s spirit wear theme is MEME/VSCO (“visco”) day. Wear your loose-fitting sweatshirts and other comfortable clothes. Don’t forget about the hydro flasks and scrunchies!

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: September 20, 2019

CAREER/COLLEGE CENTER:

*Representatives from the following colleges/universities will be in the Career/College

Center next week:

   Monday - Scripps Women’s College, Fairfield University, Hamline University, and

Swarthmore College

   Tuesday - Grinnell College, Elon University, Butler University, the University of Vermont,

and the University of North Dakota.

Sign up on Naviance if you’re interested in attending a session.

MISC:

*Next week is the start of Homecoming Spirit Week. Remember to wear class colors on Monday.

Freshmen should wear GREY

Sophomores should wear PINK

Juniors should wear WHITE

Seniors should wear BLACK

The dress theme for staff is HAWAIIAN

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: September 19, 2019

CAREER/COLLEGE CENTER:

*Needing help to figure out financing for college? There will be a financial aid information meeting on Tuesday evening, September 24th, at 6:30PM in the Media Center. Students and parents are welcome to attend.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: September 18, 2019

*Needing help to figure out financing for college? There will be a financial aid information meeting on Tuesday evening, September 24th, at 6:30PM in the Media Center. Students and parents are welcome to attend.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

EVENTS:
*Boys who want to play in the 2nd annual Powerbuff Boys Volleyball Tournament need to play $10 today at lunch.  Today is the last day to sign up!

CAREER/COLLEGE CENTER:

*A spotlight speaker will be in the Career/College Center this Friday to answer your questions about careers in Healthcare. If you’re interested in attending, sign up online or check your school email.

*Juniors, if you’re interested, be sure to check your school email to register for the PSAT exam that will be given on Wednesday, October 30th.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: September 13th, 2019

CAREER/COLLEGE CENTER:

*Representatives from the following colleges/universities will be in the Career/College Center next week:

   Monday - St. Olaf College and Iowa State University

   Tuesday - The College of St. Scholastica, Northland College and the University of

                    Wisconsin, Madison

   Wednesday - Kansas University

   Thursday - Luther College, the University of Chicago, Gustavus Adolphus College,

                     Northwestern University, and California Lutheran University.

Sign up on Naviance if you are interested in attending a session.

                   

MISC:

*Today is the last day to make nominations for Homecoming Court. Please note that there has been a change in the cut-off time; all nominations must be in by noon today, no exceptions! Thank you for your participation.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: September 12th, 2019

TEAMS/CLUBS:

*Attention Jefferson Boys:

If you want to be in our 2nd Annual Powderbuff Boys' Volleyball tournament, sign up this week and next during lunch.  The cost is $10 and includes a Powderbuff t-shirt. Proceeds from the tournament will support the Jefferson Boys' Volleyball team this spring.  See Mr. Sieling in B104 for more information.

MISC:

*Don’t forget to stop by the Counseling Office to nominate yourself or a friend for Homecoming Court by this Friday, 3:30PM. Your friend must be present to accept the nomination. Voting will take place on Monday, September 16th.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: September 11th, 2019

TEAMS/CLUBS:

There will a brief Boys Basketball meeting this Friday morning at 7:35am in room C109 for any and all boys, grades 9-12, who are interested in playing basketball this year. See Coach Evens if you have any questions.

MISC:

*This is an important reminder for all students who are signed up to take the ACT exam this Saturday. There are a record number of students signed up to take the exam, so it is VERY important that you arrive on time. Plan to be here at 7:30am. Make sure that you have a photo ID and your admission ticket with you when you arrive. You will need these to be admitted to test.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: September 10th, 2019

MISC:

*This is an important reminder for all students who are signed up to take the ACT exam this Saturday. There are a record number of students signed up to take the exam, so it is VERY important that you arrive on time. Plan to be here at 7:30am. Make sure that you have a photo ID and your admission ticket with you when you arrive. You will need these to be admitted to test.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: September 9th, 2019

ACTIVITIES:

*Homecoming is just around the corner. To help celebrate, let's start off with the traditional vote for Homecoming Court!  If you wish to be considered or you wish to nominate someone in your same grade, please stop in the counseling office. Bring your friend with you as they must be present to be nominated. The vote will take place September 16. 

TEAMS/CLUBS:

*All this week, the football team will be selling T-shirts to support the Wounded Warrior Project. This is the 10th year the team has helped raise money for this program. T-shirts are only $10 with all proceeds going to the Wounded Warrior Project.

CAREER/COLLEGE CENTER:

*The following colleges/universities will be represented in the Career/College Center this week:

   Viterbo University on Tuesday at 10am

   University of Miami on Wednesday at 9am

   Dartmouth College on Thursday at 9am

If you wish to attend a session, sign up Naviance or see Ms. Wallerick in the Career/College Center.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: September 6th, 2019

ACTIVITIES:

*A Cappella singing group auditions will be in the choir room after school on Monday, Sept 9th, Tuesday, Sept 10th, and Wednesday, Sept 11th. Audition information is available outside of the choir room. Auditions are available to all JHS students!

*Homecoming is just around the corner. To to help celebrate, let's start off with the traditional vote for Homecoming Court!  If you wish to be considered or you wish to nominate someone in your same grade, please stop in the counseling office. Bring your friend with you as they must be present to be nominated. The vote will take place September 16. 

TEAMS/CLUBS:

*If you are interested in joining the Jefferson Clay Target Club or have any questions about it, please see Mr. Verdegan in room A104. Registration is open now and will close on Tuesday, September 10th.

*All next week, the football team will be selling T-shirts to support the Wounded Warrior Project. This is the 10th year the team has helped raise money for this program. T-shirts are only $10 with all proceeds going to the Wounded Warrior Project.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: September 5th, 2019

TEAMS/CLUBS:

*If you are interested in joining the Jefferson Clay Target Club or have any questions about it, please see Mr. Verdegan in room A104. Registration is open now and will close on Tuesday, September 10th.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: September 4th, 2019

TEAMS/CLUBS:

*A Cappella singing group auditions will be in the choir room after school on Monday, Sept 9th, Tuesday, Sept 10th, and Wednesday, Sept 11th. Audition information is available outside of the choir room. Auditions are available to all JHS students!

*If you are interested in joining the Jefferson Clay Target Club or have any questions about it, please see Mr. Verdegan in room A104. Registration is open now and will close on Friday, September 13th.

MISC:

*Picture Make-Up Day is today from 8 AM until noon in the cafeteria for all students in grades 9 - 11 who did not get their picture taken during JumpStart. This includes seniors who are new to Jefferson this year.

Students are encouraged to get their picture taken regardless of purchase in order to receive a current school ID. Senior IDs are available for pick up in the counseling office.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: September 3rd, 2019

TEAMS/CLUBS:

*The Jefferson Sailing Team will be holding an Open House for anyone interested in learning to sail. Join them at 5:30 PM this Friday, September 6th at the Minneapolis Sailing Center. Boats are provided and no experience is necessary. Visit sailmpls.org/highschool for more information.

*A Cappella singing group auditions will be in the choir room after school on Monday, Sept 9th, Tuesday, Sept 10th, and Wednesday, Sept 11th. Audition information is available outside of the choir room. Auditions are available to all JHS students!

*There will be NO Jefferson Girls' Swimming Practice today.  Divers will still report to Oak Grove.

MISC:

*There will be a picture makeup day this Wednesday, Sept. 4th for any student who has not yet had a school picture taken. This includes any seniors who are new to Jefferson. Check with a teacher about the picture schedule for the day.