DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: November 30, 2020

 *Trimester 2 begins today, Monday, November 30th. Please check out the new daily schedule.     TRIMESTER 2 DAILY SCHEDULE. Watch for emails from your teachers! 

*Books and Materials Return / Pick Up:

You may return your trimester 1 books/materials and pick up your trimester 2 books/materials beginning Monday, November 30 from 8 AM - 4 PM. Please bring your student ID if you have one. Come to the main door (or the main office) to check in when you arrive.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: November 24, 2020

*Trimester 2 begins on Monday, November 30th. Please check out the new daily schedule.     TRIMESTER 2 DAILY SCHEDULE

*Final Exams: 

Students will take final exams for trimester 1 on Monday, November 23 and Tuesday, November 24. Click on the link to view the schedule.     FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE 

*Trimester Break: No classes will be held on Wednesday through Friday of this week. Enjoy your break! 

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: November 23, 2020

 *Final Exams: 

Students will take final exams for trimester 1 on Monday, November 23 and Tuesday, November 24. Click on the link to view the schedule.

FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE (TRI 1)

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: November 20, 2020

*Final Exams: 

Students will take final exams for trimester 1 on Monday, November 23 and Tuesday, November 24. Click on the link to view the schedule.
FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE (TRI 1)

This Week from the Career Center:

Register for career speakers
*Many colleges use Zoom so please download if you do not already have it. 
**Click the name of the school or meeting for links. Some require pre-registration.

Friday, November 13

US Air Force  @ 10:00 am
Michigan Technical University @ 11:30 am 

*All students in grades 9-12 are required to complete PGP Activities for graduation. Find this trimester’s activities in Canvas. 

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: November 19, 2020

  *Final Exams: 

Students will take final exams for trimester 1 on Monday, November 23 and Tuesday, November 24. Click on the link to view the schedule.
FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE (TRI 1)

**Do you want to join the Bloomington Speech Team?

Plan on attending one of the Google Meet Info Meetings:

Monday, November 16 @ 7 PM or Thursday, November 19 @ 7 PM.

MEETING LINK

This Week from the Career Center:

Register for career speakers
*Many colleges use Zoom so please download if you do not already have it. 
**Click the name of the school or meeting for links. Some require pre-registration.

Thursday, November 19

New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts @ 11:00 am

Friday, November 13
US Air Force  @ 10:00 am
Michigan Technical University @ 11:30 am 

*All students in grades 9-12 are required to complete PGP Activities for graduation. Find this trimester’s activities in Canvas. 

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: November 18, 2020

 *Final Exams: 

Students will take final exams for trimester 1 on Monday, November 23 and Tuesday, November 24. Click on the link to view the schedule.
FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE (TRI 1)

**Do you want to join the Bloomington Speech Team?

Plan on attending one of the Google Meet Info Meetings:

Monday, November 16 @ 7 PM or Thursday, November 19 @ 7 PM.

MEETING LINK

This Week from the Career Center:

Register for career speakers
*Many colleges use Zoom so please download if you do not already have it. 
**Click the name of the school or meeting for links. Some require pre-registration.

Wednesday, November 18
NASA Ames Research Center @ 10:30 am--Courtney works at NASA Ames Research Center in California as part of a 10-person team known as the Mars Climate Modeling Center.
Graphic Design @ 12:30--Creative World Studio, which produces digital products from Children Storybooks to Dinosaur Calendars. 

Thursday, November 19

New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts @ 11:00 am

Friday, November 13
US Air Force  @ 10:00 am
Michigan Technical University @ 11:30 am 

*All students in grades 9-12 are required to complete PGP Activities for graduation. Find this trimester’s activities in Canvas. 

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: NOVEMBER 16, 2020

*Final Exams: 
Students will take final exams for trimester 1 on Monday, November 23 and Tuesday, November 24. Click on the link to view the schedule.
FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE (TRI 1)

**Do you want to join the Bloomington Speech Team?

Plan on attending one of the Google Meet Info Meetings:

Monday, November 16 @ 7 PM or Thursday, November 19 @ 7 PM.

MEETING LINK

This Week from the Career Center:

Register for career speakers
*Many colleges use Zoom so please download if you do not already have it. 
**Click the name of the school or meeting for links. Some require pre-registration.

Wednesday, November 18
NASA Ames Research Center @ 10:30 am--Courtney works at NASA Ames Research Center in California as part of a 10-person team known as the Mars Climate Modeling Center.
Graphic Design @ 12:30--Creative World Studio, which produces digital products from Children Storybooks to Dinosaur Calendars. 

Thursday, November 19

New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts @ 11:00 am

Friday, November 13
US Air Force  @ 10:00 am
Michigan Technical University @ 11:30 am 

*All students in grades 9-12 are required to complete PGP Activities for graduation. Find this trimester’s activities in Canvas. 

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: November 13, 2020

*Final Exams: 
Students will take final exams for trimester 1 on Monday, November 23 and Tuesday, November 24. Click on the link to view the schedule.

FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE (TRI 1)

*All students in grades 9-12 are required to complete PGP Activities for graduation. Find this trimester’s activities in Canvas. 

*Do you want to join the Bloomington Speech Team?

Plan on attending one of the Google Meet Info Meetings:

Monday, November 16 @ 7 PM or Thursday, November 19 @ 7 PM.

MEETING LINK

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: November 12, 2020

*All students in grades 9-12 are required to complete PGP Activities for graduation. Find this trimester’s activities in Canvas. 

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: November 11, 2020

*All students in grades 9-12 are required to complete PGP Activities for graduation. Find this trimester’s activities in Canvas. 

Dr. Anderson's Letter to Parents:
November 9, 2020
 
Greetings Jefferson!
 
Principal Anderson back with an important update as we reach Week 10 of the first trimester. There are some pretty critical topics included in today’s message; my hope is that this document provides clarity on how we are closing out this trimester. With only a few weeks left in this trimester, I know our shared focus is on finishing strong. For your Week 10 news, here we go...
 
Trimester One Grading
Trimester One ends on Tuesday, November 24. Through studying our data and reviewing our distance learning instructional practices, we have determined that students will have some flexibility and grace in terms of grading this term. The three grading options are found below:
 
OPTION 1: The Default - All students will be graded on an A-D letter grade scale. Students who do not pass their course(s) will earn an “Incomplete” or a “No Credit”.
 
OPTION 2: The Pass- Like last spring, we will allow students to OPT IN to a “Pass” instead of a letter grade in ANY class. This option may be used for one course, multiple courses, or all courses, if so desired.
 
OPTION 3: Incompletes/No Credits - This term students will NOT earn an “F” if they do not pass the class. In most cases, students will be issued an “Incomplete,” and will work with their trimester one teacher(s) on a plan to earn a “Pass” in that class. Once students satisfactorily complete all requirements, their grade will be changed from an “Incomplete” to a “Pass.” At this time there will not be a hard deadline for students to complete these requirements. Students should work in a timely manner with the goal of not having the Incomplete extend into Trimester Three. For some students and classes a “NC” may make more sense; this will be worked out on an individual basis.
Once final grades are posted at the end of the trimester, we will communicate how students and families can select the option that works best for each class. 
 
For now, this plan is for Trimester One grades only. We will review our process, data, and systems for Trimesters Two and Three as we progress further into the year.
 
Finals
Speaking of grading, we have crafted a FINALS SCHEDULE that reflects our distance learning model. Not every teacher will have a final exam in the traditional sense, but time is reserved for each class to proceed in a manner that best suits their needs.
 
Cameras in Synch Meets
Again, as we study our distance learning model and experience, one thing we’ve noted is student engagement and cameras. We have observed that students who keep their cameras on during synch meets are much more likely to be engaged with the lesson and are much more likely to understand what they need to do. We HIGHLY encourage students to keep their cameras on during synch meets whenever possible.
 
Our Unique Students
We mentioned this project in an earlier email, but one of our teacher groups put together this project to highlight the unique traits of our students. Take a look at their video to check out a glimpse of our amazing students! More opportunities like this will be forthcoming.
 
Thank you all so much for your support and feedback. We know how trying these past several months have been, and we are thankful for your partnership. I know there is a lot included in today’s message, so please let me know if you have any questions or need clarification on anything.
 
Thank You and Go Jags!
 
Jaysen Anderson, Principal
 
All messages sent during distance learning are also posted on our JHS Distance Learning Website, including an archive of previous messages. 
--

Dr. Jaysen Anderson

Principal, Bloomington Jefferson High School

(952) 806-7650

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: November 10, 2020

*All students in grades 9-12 are required to complete PGP Activities for graduation. Find this trimester’s activities in Canvas. 

Dr. Anderson's Letter to Parents:
November 9, 2020
 
Greetings Jefferson!
 
Principal Anderson back with an important update as we reach Week 10 of the first trimester. There are some pretty critical topics included in today’s message; my hope is that this document provides clarity on how we are closing out this trimester. With only a few weeks left in this trimester, I know our shared focus is on finishing strong. For your Week 10 news, here we go...
 
Trimester One Grading
Trimester One ends on Tuesday, November 24. Through studying our data and reviewing our distance learning instructional practices, we have determined that students will have some flexibility and grace in terms of grading this term. The three grading options are found below:
 
OPTION 1: The Default - All students will be graded on an A-D letter grade scale. Students who do not pass their course(s) will earn an “Incomplete” or a “No Credit”.
 
OPTION 2: The Pass- Like last spring, we will allow students to OPT IN to a “Pass” instead of a letter grade in ANY class. This option may be used for one course, multiple courses, or all courses, if so desired.
 
OPTION 3: Incompletes/No Credits - This term students will NOT earn an “F” if they do not pass the class. In most cases, students will be issued an “Incomplete,” and will work with their trimester one teacher(s) on a plan to earn a “Pass” in that class. Once students satisfactorily complete all requirements, their grade will be changed from an “Incomplete” to a “Pass.” At this time there will not be a hard deadline for students to complete these requirements. Students should work in a timely manner with the goal of not having the Incomplete extend into Trimester Three. For some students and classes a “NC” may make more sense; this will be worked out on an individual basis.
Once final grades are posted at the end of the trimester, we will communicate how students and families can select the option that works best for each class. 
 
For now, this plan is for Trimester One grades only. We will review our process, data, and systems for Trimesters Two and Three as we progress further into the year.
 
Finals
Speaking of grading, we have crafted a FINALS SCHEDULE that reflects our distance learning model. Not every teacher will have a final exam in the traditional sense, but time is reserved for each class to proceed in a manner that best suits their needs.
 
Cameras in Synch Meets
Again, as we study our distance learning model and experience, one thing we’ve noted is student engagement and cameras. We have observed that students who keep their cameras on during synch meets are much more likely to be engaged with the lesson and are much more likely to understand what they need to do. We HIGHLY encourage students to keep their cameras on during synch meets whenever possible.
 
Our Unique Students
We mentioned this project in an earlier email, but one of our teacher groups put together this project to highlight the unique traits of our students. Take a look at their video to check out a glimpse of our amazing students! More opportunities like this will be forthcoming.
 
Thank you all so much for your support and feedback. We know how trying these past several months have been, and we are thankful for your partnership. I know there is a lot included in today’s message, so please let me know if you have any questions or need clarification on anything.
 
Thank You and Go Jags!
 
Jaysen Anderson, Principal
 
All messages sent during distance learning are also posted on our JHS Distance Learning Website, including an archive of previous messages. 
--

Dr. Jaysen Anderson

Principal, Bloomington Jefferson High School

(952) 806-7650

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: November 9, 2020

*All students in grades 9-12 are required to complete PGP Activities for graduation. Find this trimester’s activities in Canvas. 

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: November 6, 2020

*All students in grades 9-12 are required to complete PGP Activities for graduation. Find this trimester’s activities in Canvas. 

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: NOVEMBER 5, 2020

 Career Center:

November Career Center Newsletter 

Thursday, November 5

University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse @ 9:30 am 

Register for college visits

Register for career speakers

*Many colleges use Zoom so please download if you do not already have it. 
**Click the name of the school or meeting for links. Some require pre-registration.

For Senior Families--Workshop on How to Interpret Award Letters @ 5:30 pm 
Pre-registration required

All students in grades 9-12 are required to complete PGP Activities for graduation. Find this trimester’s activities in Canvas. 

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: November 4, 2020

Career Center:

November Career Center Newsletter 

Wednesday, November 3

9th Grade PGP Help Session @ 12:00 pm 
All 9th-12th grade students should work on PGP Activities in Canvas if they are not complete 

Thursday, November 5
University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse @ 9:30 am 

Register for college visits

Register for career speakers

*Many colleges use Zoom so please download if you do not already have it. 
**Click the name of the school or meeting for links. Some require pre-registration.

For Senior Families--Workshop on How to Interpret Award Letters @ 5:30 pm 
Pre-registration required

All students in grades 9-12 are required to complete PGP Activities for graduation. Find this trimester’s activities in Canvas. 

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: November 3, 2020

 Career Center:

November Career Center Newsletter 

Tuesday, November 2

North Dakota State College of Science @ 10:00 am 

Wednesday, November 3
9th Grade PGP Help Session @ 12:00 pm 
All 9th-12th grade students should work on PGP Activities in Canvas if they are not complete 

Thursday, November 5
University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse @ 9:30 am 

Register for college visits

Register for career speakers

*Many colleges use Zoom so please download if you do not already have it. 
**Click the name of the school or meeting for links. Some require pre-registration.

For Senior Families--Workshop on How to Interpret Award Letters @ 5:30 pm 
Pre-registration required

All students in grades 9-12 are required to complete PGP Activities for graduation. Find this trimester’s activities in Canvas. 

Daily Announcements: November 2, 2020

Career Center:

November Career Center Newsletter 

Tuesday, November 2

North Dakota State College of Science @ 10:00 am 

Wednesday, November 3
9th Grade PGP Help Session @ 12:00 pm 
All 9th-12th grade students should work on PGP Activities in Canvas if they are not complete 

Thursday, November 5
University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse @ 9:30 am 

Register for college visits

Register for career speakers

*Many colleges use Zoom so please download if you do not already have it. 
**Click the name of the school or meeting for links. Some require pre-registration.

For Senior Families--Workshop on How to Interpret Award Letters @ 5:30 pm 
Pre-registration required

All students in grades 9-12 are required to complete PGP Activities for graduation. Find this trimester’s activities in Canvas.