DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: February 28, 2020

TEAMS/CLUBS:

*The Jefferson Clay Target team will be holding an information meeting on the evening of Monday, March 2nd for any interested students. The meeting will be held in room A104 at 6:00 PM. Parents are welcome to attend.

MISC:

*Attention online students! If you have signed up for an online course for Trimester 3, be sure to stop by the attendance window to pick up your required pink form as soon as possible. All Tri 3 online students will need to fill out and return this form!

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: February 27, 2020

TEAMS/CLUBS:

*All Boys JV and Varsity hockey players should turn in their locks and uniforms today right after school beginning at 2:15 on the athletic side of the boys locker room.

MISC:

*Attention online students! If you have signed up for an online course for Trimester 3, be sure to stop by the attendance window to pick up your required pink form as soon as possible. All Tri 3 online students will need to fill out and return this form!

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: February 26, 2020

TEAMS/CLUBS:

*The Jefferson Clay Target team will be holding an information meeting on the evening of Monday, March 2nd for any interested students. The meeting will be held in room A104 at 6:00 PM. Parents are also welcome to attend.

*Attention anyone interested in Boys Lacrosse! There will be an informational meeting during the second half of Advisory today. The boys lacrosse meeting will be in room C107, Coach Cater’s room beginning at 9:55 AM. 

MISC:

*Trimester 3 parking permits are now available. All applications must be done online, which is a change from previous trimesters. Beginning the first day of Tri 3, all other permits will be invalid. Be sure to apply for and pick up your new permit as soon as possible! Remember, you must fill out a new application for every trimester!

*Diversity Month is approaching! If you’d like to display your cultural traditions in the form of  food, clothing, music, dance, religion, or language and are interested in having a Diversity booth this April, please plan on attending an informational meeting in Mr. Hupton’s room, C05, during the 2nd half of Advisory today. Details and applications will be given at that time.

*Students who have not completed their academic plan in Infinite Campus for next school year need to complete this today.  Your Advisory teacher will have a pass for you to go to the back of the auditorium at the start of Advisory.

*The following clubs will be meeting today at 9:55 AM for the 2nd half of Advisory period:

Asian-American Student Union in C21

French Club in C13

Earth Corps in C26

Student Equity Group - Staff Lounge

TOPPLE and Anime Club are both cancelled for today.

Please note that you are only allowed to attend a club meeting if you have completed your registration for next year’s classes.

*Due to further ACT testing today there will be no bells. However, the 3-minute warning countdown on the clocks will be running. Students, it is your responsibility to get to class on-time! Bells will be turned back on after the testing is completed.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: February 25, 2020

*11th graders will be taking the ACT exam today at school. All other students have a Digital Learning Day at home. Digital assignments are expected to be submitted by 3:00 PM.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: February 24, 2020

TEAMS/CLUBS:

*Attention anyone interested in Boys Lacrosse! There will be an informational meeting during the second half of Advisory this week. The boys lacrosse meeting will be in room C107, Coach Cater’s room at 9:55 AM this Wednesday. 

MISC:

*Students! Remember that tomorrow is ACT day and only juniors will be attending school to take this important exam. All Freshmen, Sophomores, and Seniors will stay home that day and have a digital learning day. Please check your email for further details about assignments and expectations.

*Trimester 3 parking permits are now available. All applications must be done online, which is a change from previous trimesters. Beginning the first day of Tri 3, all other permits will be invalid, so be sure to apply for and pick up your new permit as soon as possible! Remember, you must fill out a new application for every trimester!

*Attention seniors! Any senior interested in graduating with an Honors Diploma should have their paperwork turned in to Ms. Aby-Keirstead before March 5th. If you need a copy of the application please stop by the Career Center.

*Diversity Month is approaching! If you’d like to display your cultural traditions in the form of  food, clothing, music, dance, religion, or language and are interested in having a Diversity Month booth this April, please plan on attending an informational meeting in Mr. Hupton’s room, C05, during the 2nd half of Advisory this Wednesday, February 26th. Details and applications will be given at that time. See Mr. Hupton if you have any questions.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: February 21, 2020

TEAMS/CLUBS:

*NHS is hosting a Students vs. Teachers volleyball tournament in the Activity Center after school next Thursday, February 27th. The cost is $5 to play or $3 to watch. You can sign up with the QR codes posted around the school and give your entry money to Ms. Lauer, Ms. Pagel, or Mr. Johnson. Tickets to watch will be sold at the door. Get a team together and come support the National Honor Society!

*Congratulations to Sam Wallace who won the Section 2AA dive championship! He set a pool record with 458.5. We’re proud of you, Sam!

*All the best of luck to Gracelyn Roy as she heads to the state gymnastics competition this weekend. Good luck, Gracelyn!

CAREER/COLLEGE CENTER:

*Next Thursday’s Career Spotlight Speaker of the week comes to us from Job Corps to talk about free-of-charge training and education programs to match eligible students with careers. Sign up online if you’re interested in attending.

*Representatives from the following colleges/universities will be visiting the Media Center next week:

Rainy River Community College on Monday

Winona State University and the University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse on Wednesday

Upper Iowa University on Thursday.

Register online if you’d like to learn more about any of these schools.

MISC:
*Students! Remember that Tuesday, February 25th is ACT day and only juniors will be attending school that day to take this important exam. All Freshmen, Sophomores, and Seniors will stay home that day and have a digital learning day. Please check your email for further details about assignments and expectations.

*A message from Mr. Hupton: If anyone is still interested in submitting work to the Jefferson literary magazine, we have extended the deadline for literary work until March 11.  We have a lot of artwork already, so we will no longer be accepting that, but we are specifically in need of short stories, plays, and memoir. We will also accept more poetry. Please submit your work to jeffersonlitmag@gmail.com or see Mr. Hupton for more details.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: February 20, 2020

TEAMS/CLUBS:

*NHS is hosting a Students vs. Teachers volleyball tournament in the Activity Center after school next Thursday, February 27th. The cost is $5 to play or $3 to watch. You can sign up with the QR codes posted around the school and give your entry money to Ms. Lauer, Ms. Pagel, or Mr. Johnson. Tickets to watch will be sold at the door. Get a team together and come support the National Honor Society!

MISC:

*Students! Remember that Tuesday, February 25th is ACT day and only juniors will be attending school that day to take this important exam. All Freshmen, Sophomores, and Seniors will stay home that day and have a digital learning day. Please check your email for further details about assignments and expectations.

*Juniors, if you have not completed the ACT Inventory yet, your last chance to do so is today! Stop by the Red Lab between 2:45 - 3:30 this afternoon to fill it out. It should take 20 minutes or less to complete. Students who have not completed the Inventory will be unable to take the ACT test on Tuesday, February 25. There are no other opportunities to fill out the Inventory, so please be sure to take care of this today! See Ms. Jarvis with any questions!

*Diversity Month is approaching! If you’d like to display your cultural traditions in the form of  food, clothing, music, dance, religion, or language and are interested in having a Diversity Month booth this April, please plan on attending an informational meeting in Mr. Hupton’s room, C05, during the 2nd half of Advisory next Wednesday, February 26th. Details and applications will be given at that time. See Mr. Hupton if you have any questions.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: February 19, 2020

MISC:

*Next Tuesday, February 25th, all 11th graders will be taking the ACT exam here at Jefferson. All 9th, 10th, and 12th graders will have a digital learning day at home and will not report to school that day. Please note that this should not be considered to be a “free day!” You will have assignments from each teacher that you are expected to complete and turn in by 3pm that afternoon. All work will be graded. It is your responsibility to check online for your assignments.

*Diversity Month is approaching! If you’d like to display cultural traditions such as food, clothing, music, dance, religion, or language and are interested in having a Diversity Month booth this April, please plan on attending an informational meeting in Mr. Hupton’s room, C05, during the 2nd half of Advisory next week. Details and applications will be given at this time. See Mr. Hupton if you have any questions.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: February 18, 2020

TEAMS/CLUBS:

*Congratulations to Jonathan Clarke who finished 15th and Colden Longley who finished 45th at the state Nordic Ski meet last Friday. Thank you both for representing Jefferson well!

*The Bloomington Aquettes are hosting a Splash Night for 7th - 12th graders who are interested in trying out synchronized swimming. Join them at the Olson Middle School pool on Thursday, February 20th from 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM. Be sure to bring a swimsuit and a towel.  Parents are welcome to attend.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: February 14, 2020

*Parent/Teacher Conferences are today from 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: February 13, 2020

MISC:

*Attention SENIORS! Please check your email under the forums tab and nominate your favorites for the 2020 Senior Mock Awards. All nominations must be in by Wednesday, February 19th. After that, be on the lookout for a Google Form in your email that will allow you to vote for your favorite nominees from among the finalists.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: February 12, 2020

MISC:

*Attention SENIORS! Please check your email under the forums tab and nominate your favorites for the 2020 Senior Mock Awards. All nominations must be in by Wednesday, February 19th. After that, be on the lookout for a Google Form in your email that will allow you to vote for your favorite nominees from among the finalists.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: February 11, 2020

MISC:

*Attention SENIORS! Please check your email under the forums tab and nominate your favorites for the 2020 Senior Mock Awards. All nominations must be in by Wednesday, February 19th. After that, be on the lookout for a Google Form in your email that will allow you to vote for your favorite nominees from among the finalists.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: February 10, 2020

TEAMS/CLUBS:

*There are pre-season Track and Field meetings tonight at 6:30 PM. The meeting for the boys will be held in room A100, the Food Lab, and the meeting for the girls will be held in the Media Center. Be sure to bring your parents along to the meeting so that they can get connected as well. Hope to see you there!

*Congratulations to the Jefferson Cheer Team for returning to us from Florida as the Division 1 Game Day National Champions. You worked hard and we’re really proud of you!

*Congratulations to the speech team members who placed at the Lakeville South tournament on Saturday. Kayla Nguyen placed 3rd in novice drama, Emily Shultz placed 7th in varsity drama, and Willa Countryman placed 7th in original oratory. Thank you for representing Jefferson so well! 

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: February 7, 2020

TEAMS/CLUBS:

*There are pre-season Track and Field meetings this coming Monday evening, February 10th, at 6:30 PM. The meeting for the boys will be held in room A100, the Food Lab, and the meeting for the girls will be held in the Media Center. Be sure to bring your parents along to the meeting so that they can get connected as well. Hope to see you there!

MISC:

*Attention seniors! Any senior interested in graduating with an Honors Diploma should have their paperwork turned in to Ms. Aby-Keirstead before March 5th. If you need a copy of the application please stop by the Career Center.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: February 6, 2020

TEAMS/CLUBS:

*Congratulations to the boys ski team who finished 10th and the girls ski team who finished 12th in the Alpine Ski sectional races earlier this week. A special congratulations to senior Matthew Schneider who qualified to go to state.

*The Athena Award is an award given each year to the outstanding female athlete in a high school’s senior class. We are proud to announce that Megan Narveson has been named the Jefferson High School 2020 Athena Award winner and will be honored at the Athena banquet in March along with other metro recipients. Congratulations, Megan!

CAREER/COLLEGE CENTER:

*Representatives from Normandale Community College and Minnesota State University, Mankato will be in the Career Center on Monday, February 10th, and a representative from Luther College will be there on Wednesday, February 12th. Sign up online or talk to Ms. Wallerick in the Career Center if you’d like to attend a session.

*Attention seniors interested in college scholarships! Complete PGP activities #1-5 by March 2nd to be eligible for Education Foundation Scholarships. Check your school email for more details.

*February 3-7 is School Counseling week. Take the time to thank your counselors for all that they do for you and for Jefferson High School! Let them know how much they are appreciated!

MISC:

*TJCoffeehouse returns this Friday with this week’s specialty drink, Red Velvet Latte. Visit the coffeehouse anytime between 8:15 AM and 10:15 AM. As always, payments using $1 bills are appreciated!

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: February 5, 2020

TEAMS/CLUBS:

*There will be a Girls Golf meeting today during the 2nd half of the Advisory period for any girls interested in playing golf this spring. Head to room C109 at 9:55 AM if you’re planning to attend.

*The following clubs will be meeting during the 2nd half of the Advisory period today:

Anime - in the back of the auditorium closest to the main office

Asian-American Student Union in C21

French Club in C13

Earth Corps in C26

Student Equity Group in the Staff Lounge

Students MUST finalize their registration before attending the golf meeting or any club meetings.

*Congratulations to the boys ski team who finished 10th and the girls ski team who finished 12th in the Alpine Ski sectional races earlier this week. A special congratulations to senior Matthew Schneider who qualified to go to state. 

MISC:

*TJCoffeehouse returns this Friday with this week’s specialty drink, Red Velvet Latte. Visit the coffeehouse anytime between 8:15 AM and 10:15 AM. As always, payments using $1 bills are appreciated!

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: February 4, 2020

ACTIVITIES:

*Attention all Olson Middle School Courage Retreat leaders participating tomorrow! Remember to turn in your signed permission form to Ms. Wetzel today. Do not come to Jefferson tomorrow morning, but go directly to Braemar Golf Club in Edina. Plan to arrive at the golf club no later than 7:40 AM; Ms. Wetzel will be there to take attendance. Don’t forget to bring your lunch! Email Ms. Wetzel if you have any questions.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: February 3, 2020

ACTIVITIES:

*Attention all Olson Middle School Courage Retreat leaders participating tomorrow! Remember to turn in your signed permission form to Ms. Wetzel today. Do not come to Jefferson first, but go directly to Braemar Golf Club in Edina. Plan to arrive at the golf club no later than 7:40 AM tomorrow morning. Ms. Wetzel will be there to take attendance. Don’t forget to bring your lunch! Email Ms. Wetzel if you have any questions.

TEAMS/CLUBS

*There will be a brief but very important meeting for all girls interested in participating in Girls Golf this spring. The meeting will be held during the 2nd part of Advisory period this 

Wednesday, February 5th.