DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: October 29, 2021

*All Boys Soccer players who have not turned in their equipment must turn it in to Mr. Walton after school on Monday at 2:45 in the Boys Locker Room.

*Available college visits for next week:
  Northland College
  St. Catherine University
  Iowa State University
  University of Minnesota, Morris
  Vermilion Community College
Sign up on Naviance if you’re interested in attending any of the sessions.

*Interested in architecture? Next Thursday's Spotlight Speaker comes to us from Firm Ground. If you’d like to learn more about opportunities in the field of architecture, planning, and interior design, sign up on Naviance to attend.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: October 28, 2021

*TJ Coffeehouse is back! This Friday, beginning at 8:15, your favorite treats and beverages will be available in the cafeteria. This week’s specialty drink is Pumpkin Spice Latte. Payment for treats using small bills is appreciated and encouraged! In an effort to be more environmentally friendly, students will now be selling stainless steel TJCoffeehouse tumblers for $10 each. Come and enjoy, but remember that you are still expected to arrive at your classes on time. Attend during class time ONLY with teacher permission.
 
*Students, be sure to check your schedule for your academic seminar assignment for today.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: October 25, 2021

 TEAMS/CLUBS:

*The next Chess Club meeting will be after school this Wednesday in the Red Flex room.

*Girls B-squad volleyball players! Meet in Mr. Sieling's room, B104, right after school today. Bring your uniform to turn in!

CAREER/COLLEGE CENTER:
*Representatives from the following college/universities will be here this week:
    The University of Wisconsin, Platteville
    Lawrence University of Wisconsin
    University of Wisconsin, Superior
    University of Minnesota
    Miami University
    College of St. Benedict/St. John’s University
If you’re interested in attending one of the college visits, sign up on Naviance.

*This Thursday’s Spotlight Speaker comes to us from Donaldson Corporation to speak about career opportunities in manufacturing. Sign up on Naviance if you’d like to attend.

MISC:

*If you’re interested in participating in our Memorial Blood Centers blood drive, you can sign up starting this Wednesday during lunch. You have to be 16 or older to participate. All 16 year old students need to have a parental consent form in order to donate blood. If you are 16, pick up your consent form at the sign up table or in the main office. The forms need to be returned to the main office by Wednesday, November 3rd. 1 donation can save up to 3 lives.

*Attention all students who drive to school or who are dropped off by a parent or guardian. The west entrance to the main parking lot will be closed tomorrow. You will not be able to enter the parking lot from that driveway. Please leave home extra early tomorrow morning to be able to navigate the parking lot and still arrive to class on time. Come early, drive carefully, and please be kind and patient!

 

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: October 19, 2021

ACTIVITIES: 

*The Bloomington Future Leaders conference is Friday, October 29. Join us!! We need 30 student leaders to attend a fun day at the Bloomington Hilton. Pick up a permission slip in the Career Center today. If you have questions, talk to Mr. Roesler or Ms. Wallerick.

*Representatives from the following college/universities will be here next week:

    The University of Wisconsin, Platteville

    Lawrence University of Wisconsin

    University of Wisconsin, Superior

    University of Minnesota

    Miami University

    College of St. Benedict/St. John’s University

SIgn up on Naviance if you’re interested in attending.

TEAMS/CLUBS:

*The Science Olympiad informational meeting will be in room C127 right after school today.

*All Boys Soccer Players: Today is the last day to turn in your equipment before a fine is added to your school account. Please bring your equipment to the boys locker room this afternoon right after school.

*If you are interested in joining the Jive or Connection band as a drummer or electric guitarist, please see Mr. Ohnsorg in the choir room.

MISC:

*Ms. Lauer's 4th hour AP Stats students should eat 1st lunch today.

 

Enjoy your long weekend. We will see you back at school on Monday!

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: October 18, 2021

 TEAMS/CLUBS:
*If you like science you may be interested in joining the Science Olympiad. There will be an informational meeting tomorrow after school in room C127. Look for more information on the blue flyers posted around school.

*All Boys Soccer Players:   Equipment turn in will be after school today and tomorrow at 2:45 in the Boys Locker Room.  An obligation fee will be added to your account for any equipment not turned in.  

 

MISC:

*Do you play the Drum Set or Electric guitar? Or perhaps you have a friend who is a talented drummer or guitarist? Jive and Connection are looking for a couple of players to round out the Jefferson Show Choir bands this year. Please see Mr. Ohnsorg in the choir room for more information or to recommend friends that we should talk to about this live music opportunity.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: October 15, 2021

 *Interested in being part of a business team, learning graphic design, using CAD, and engineering a robot? If so, consider joining the Jefferson Robotics team. There will be an informational open house on Monday, October 18th in room A104 at 6:00 PM. Contact Mr. Verdegan with any questions.

*If you like science, you may be interested in joining the Science Olympiad. There will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, October 16th after school in room C127. Look for more information on the blue flyers posted around school.

*All Boys Soccer Players:   Equipment turn in will be after school this coming Monday, October 18 and Tuesday, October 19th at 2:45 in the Boys Locker Room.  An obligation fee will be added to your account for any equipment not turned in. 

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: October 14, 2021

 TEAMS/CLUBS:

*Interested in being part of a business team, learning graphic design, using CAD, and engineering a robot? If so, consider joining the Jefferson Robotics team. There will be an informational open house on Monday, October 18th in room A104 at 6:00 PM. Contact Mr. Verdegan with any questions.

*All Boys Soccer Players:   Equipment turn in will be after school this coming Monday, October 18 and Tuesday, October 19th at 2:45 in the Boys Locker Room.  An obligation fee will be added to your account for any equipment not turned on Monday or Tuesday.  

*Congratulations to the Girls Varsity Soccer team for making it to the next level of the semi-finals. #5 seed Jefferson takes on #1 seed Rosemount at Rosemount HS at 4:30 today. Good luck, girls!

MISC:

*Students, you will soon need to use your ID card to quickly sign in and out of certain locations in the building.  Please have your card with you at school each day.  Starting this Friday, ID's will be scanned for checking in to the media center and for signing out at the main entrance when leaving the building during the school day.  

*Teachers! Please remember to have students fill out the Student Survey during 2nd period today. You will find all of the information you need in Dr. Anderson’s email, sent to you earlier this week.

*Students! Please check your schedule for your Academic Seminar assignment for today. 

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: October 13, 2021

TEAMS/CLUBS

*Interested in being part of a business team, learning graphic design, using CAD, and engineering a robot? If so, consider joining the Jefferson Robotics team. There will be an informational open house on Monday, October 18th in room A104 at 6:00 PM. Contact Mr. Verdegan with any questions.

 

CAREER/COLLEGE CENTER:

*A few more college visits have been added to the Thursday schedule this week. If you’re interested in meeting with a representative from St. John’s College in Santa Fe, Carleton College, Alexandria Technical and Community College, the College of St. Benedict, or St. John’s University, just sign up on Naviance.

MISC:

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

   History Club 

   Debate Club 

   Red Cross Club 

   Movie Club 

   Dance Club

   Asian American Student Union Club

Clubs meetings begin at 9:55 AM.

*Teachers, please remember to show your Advisory class the SPOTS show today. You’ll find the link in your email.

*Students, please pick up your ID cards in Advisory today.  You will soon need to use your ID card to quickly sign in and out of certain locations in the building.  Please have your card with you at school each day.  Starting this Friday, ID's will be scanned for checking in to the media center and signing out at the main entrance when leaving the building during the school day.

*Just a reminder to staff and students! There will be no bells today because of PSAT testing. Students, be sure to watch the clocks. You are still expected to arrive at your classes on time.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: October 12, 2021

 ACTIVITIES/ATHLETICS
*There will be a preseason meeting during Advisory tomorrow for any girls interested in playing basketball this season. The meeting will be held in the back of the auditorium at 9:55am.

*ADVISORY SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY (10/13/21)

   PSAT Testing Day
   SPOTS Show
   History Club 
   Debate Club 
   Red Cross Club 
   Movie Club 
   Dance Club
   Asian American Student Union Club

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: October 11, 2021

TEAMS/CLUBS:
*Are you interested in K-Pop, anime, and other Asian cultural aspects? Join the Asian American Student Union club at their first meeting on Wednesday during the second half of Advisory in room C21.

MISC:
ADVISORY SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY (10/13/21)
   PSAT Testing Day
   SPOTS Show
   Girls Basketball Meeting

History Club 

   Debate Club 
   Red Cross Club 
   Movie Club 
   Dance Club
   Asian American Student Union Club

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: October 8, 2021

ACTIVITIES/CLUBS:

*Are you interested in K-Pop, anime, and other Asian cultural aspects? Join the Asian American Student Union club at their first meeting on Wednesday during the second half of Advisory in room C21.

COLLEGE/CAREER CENTER:
*Sign up on Naviance to meet with college representatives.

Today we have representatives from the University of Wisconsin (Madison), Macalester College, and Normandale Community College.

Next week we will have representatives from Marquette University, Whitman College, Beloit College, the University of Denver, Gustavus Adolphus College, Baylor University, and the University of Iowa.

*Next Thursday’s spotlight speaker comes to us from the Bloomington Police Department and will be speaking about career opportunities in Law Enforcement. Sign up in Naviance if you’re interested in attending.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: October 7, 2021

*Interested in being part of a business team, learning graphic design, CAD, and engineering a robot? If so, consider joining the Jefferson Robotics team. There will be an informational open house on Monday, October 18th in room A104 at 6:00 PM. Contact Mr. Verdegan with any questions.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: October 6, 2021

*Teachers! Please show this week’s edition of SPOTS during Advisory today. You will find the show link in your email.

*The following clubs will be meeting during the 2nd half of Advisory (9:55):
Debate Club - C18
Movie Club - C11 
Dance Club - F101 Dance Studio

*Today is picture retake day. Teachers, please follow the picture schedule when sending students to the auditorium.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: October 5, 2021

*The next Chess Club meet is tomorrow, October 6th, after school in the Red Flex space.

 

*Picture RETAKE day is this Wednesday, October 6th. If you would like to have your picture retaken or if you have not had your picture taken, this photo day is for you! Check with your teachers about your scheduled picture time.
 
*Attention 9th graders!  You will be taking the MAP exam in Physical Science class on Wednesday or Thursday of this week. Be sure to arrive at your class with your fully charged Chromebook! You can also bring headphones to have the questions read to you for this exam.
 

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: October 4, 2021

*Sign up on Naviance for College visits. This week’s visits are with representatives from Concordia University St. Paul, Long Island University, University of Wisconsin River Falls, Bemidji State University, Bethany Lutheran College, the University of Kansas, and the University of Minnesota Duluth.

*Thursday’s spotlight speaker of the week comes to us from Donaldson Corporation to speak about career opportunities in manufacturing. Sign up on Naviance if you’d like to attend.

*Picture RETAKE day is this Wednesday, October 6th. If you would like to have your picture retaken or if you have not had your picture taken, this photo day is for you! Check with your teachers about your scheduled picture time.

DAILY ANNOUNCMENTS: October 1, 2021

CAREER/COLLEGE CENTER:

Sign up on Naviance for College visits. Next week’s available visits are with representatives from Concordia University St. Paul, Long Island University, University of Wisconsin River Falls, Bemidji State University, Bethany Lutheran College, the University of Kansas, and the University of Minnesota Duluth.

Next Thursday’s spotlight speaker comes to us from Donaldson Corporation to speak about career opportunities in manufacturing. Sign up on Naviance if you’d like to attend.

MISC:

*Tomorrow night is the Homecoming Dance. There are a couple of things we’d like to remind you about before you go. When you arrive, you and any approved guest will need a dance ticket and a picture ID to get in. Please remember that masks are required inside the school building. And finally, if you leave the dance, you will not be allowed to return. Stay safe and make choices that are good for you and your future!