DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: April 29, 2022

TEAMS/CLUBS:
Congratulations to the Jefferson boys volleyball team for winning their home opener 3-0 against Benilde St. Margaret's.

MISC:
*Earth Corps is hosting an Earth Day event in the Media Center tonight at 6pm. There will be student speakers, a musical performance, a student presentation from Jordan, crafts, and Earth cookies. The event is free and open to anyone in the community!

*Prom ticket pre-registration is now open. Use one of the posted QR codes to register. Tickets may be paid for and picked up in the main office next week.

Remember, you may not purchase tickets if you have any outstanding fees or obligations. If you are bringing an outside guest, your completed form must be faxed or emailed to us by your guest’s school administrator no later than Monday, May 9th. Guest forms are available in the main office.

*BEC TV is an opportunity for students to be a part of a team that creates award-winning livestreams for school sports, concerts, and community events. There will be an after-school informational meeting in the TV Studio, Room B103, at 2:45 on Monday, May 2nd.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: April 28, 2022

  MISC:
*Earth Corps is hosting an Earth Day event in the Media Center this Friday, April 29th at 6pm. There will be student speakers, a musical performance, a student presentation from Jordan, crafts, and Earth cookies. The event is free and open to anyone in the community!

*Prom ticket pre-registration is now open. Use one of the posted QR codes to register. Tickets may be paid for and picked up in the main office beginning next week. Remember, you may not purchase tickets if you have any outstanding fees or obligations. If you are bringing an outside guest, your completed form must be faxed or emailed to us by your guest’s school administrator no later than Monday, May 9th. Guest forms are available in the main office.

*BEC TV is an opportunity for students to be a part of a team that creates award-winning livestreams for school sports, concerts, and community events. There will be an after-school informational meeting in the TV Studio, Room B103, at 2:45 on Monday, May 2nd.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: April 27, 2022

 ACTIVITIES: 

*Freshmen, Juniors, and Sophomores! The election for student body co-presidents is today. Look for posters in Flag Hall or the cafeteria and use the QR code to cast your vote. Make sure you are logged in on your Bloomington Schools Google account to activate the QR code. All 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students are eligible to vote. If you’re interested in running for student council representative, pick up a form in the main office. Forms are due on Friday.

CAREER/COLLEGE CENTER:

*Tomorrow is MCA testing for all 10th and 11th grade students. 9th and 12th graders will stay home and have an asynchronous learning day. Please use some of your time to catch up on your PGP activities if you’re behind. Seniors, remember that your PGP’s must be completed before you will be allowed to pick up your cap, gown, and graduation tickets.

 MISC:

*BEC TV is an opportunity for students to be a part of a team that creates award-winning livestreams for school sports, concerts, and community events. There will be an after-school informational meeting in the TV Studio, Room B103, at 2:45 on Monday, May 2nd.

*Earth Corps is hosting an Earth Day event in the Media Center this Friday, April 29th at 6pm. There will be student speakers, a musical performance, a student presentation from Jordan, crafts, and Earth Cookies. The event is free and open to anyone in the community!

*Prom ticket pre-registration is now open. Use one of the posted QR codes to register. Tickets may be picked up in the main office beginning Monday, May 2nd.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: April 25, 2022

 ACTIVITIES: 

*Freshmen, Juniors, and Sophomores! The election for student body co-presidents will be this Wednesday. Look for posters in Flag Hall or the cafeteria and use the QR code to cast your vote. All 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students are eligible to vote. If you’re interested in running for student council representative, pick up a form in the main office. Forms are due on Friday.

 MISC:
*BEC TV is an opportunity for students to be a part of a team that creates award-winning livestreams for school sports, concerts, and community events. There will be an after-school informational meeting in the TV Studio, Room B103, at 2:45 next Monday, May 2nd.

*This is a reminder to all staff and students. Because of MCA testing on Thursday we will NOT have a block schedule this week. Plan to follow your 6-period day class schedule.

*Jefferson is hosting an HBCU College Fair tomorrow from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm in the cafeteria area. All are welcome to attend! See the monitors for more information.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: April 22, 2022

 ACTIVITIES: 
*Pathfinder Applications for next school year are due today by 3pm. See the TV's for details or contact Mr. Meyering or Ms. Lauer with questions.

*Audition for next year’s show choirs! The auditions will be held Monday and Tuesday (April 25th and 26th) from 3pm to 5pm. No experience is required. See Mr. Ohnsorg in the choir room if you have any questions.

MISC:

*5th Hour Forensic Science Students: Please meet in Mr. Sufka's room for class today.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: April 21, 2022

ACTIVITIES: 
*Pathfinder applications for next school year are due tomorrow, April 22nd by 3pm.  See the TV's for details or contact Mr. Meyering or Ms. Lauer with questions.

*Come out to the annual fundraising event for the Jefferson Literary Magazine, The Crooked Quill, tonight at 6:30 in the Jefferson Media Center.  There will be student readings, a guest author, and of course, food!  You will also have a chance to purchase what is the biggest, most diverse edition of the magazine yet.  Come on out and support all the wonderful artists and writers who contributed to this year's magazine. 

 *Audition for next year’s show choirs! The auditions will be held Monday and Tuesday (April 25th and 26th) from 3pm to 5pm. No experience is required. See Mr. Ohnsorg in the choir room if you have any questions.

*Jefferson Theater Company presents its Elvis Presley inspired spring musical All Shook Up for 2 weekends beginning tonight. Tickets can be purchased on the Jefferson Theater website. Consider bringing a food or cash donation with you to the show. All donations will go to the Jefferson Jag Den.

TEAMS/CLUBS:

*Boys volleyball players! Remember to meet in B104 right after school today.

MISC:

*TJ Coffeehouse is open for business tomorrow morning beginning at 8:15am. This week’s specialty drink is Sea Salt Caramel Latte. Don’t forget to pay using one dollar bills if possible.

*Seniors! Registration packets are now available for the All Night Senior Party. The party will be filled with entertainment, games, prizes, and great food.You can pick up your registration packet in the main office. Sign up before April 29th for a chance to win a $25 gift card! 

*11th and 12th graders who plan on attending the Junior/Senior PROM! This is a reminder that you will need to have your obligations taken care of before you will be allowed to buy dance tickets. That includes parking tickets, missing or late Media Center books and supplies, and missing textbooks or athletic gear. If you plan on bringing a guest from another school, you and your guest will need to fill out a form and fax it back to the school NO LATER THAN MAY 9th, the Monday before the dance. Ticket pre-registration will begin on Wednesday, May 27th.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: April 20, 2022

 ACTIVITIES: 
*Pathfinder Applications for next school year are due this Friday, April 22nd by 3pm.  See the TV's for details or contact Mr. Meyering or Ms. Lauer with questions.

*TJ Coffeehouse is open for business this Friday morning beginning at 8:15am. This week’s specialty drink is Sea Salt Caramel Latte. Don’t forget to pay using one dollar bills if possible.

 MISC:

*Juniors! If you are interested in running for student council co-president please pick up a form in the main office. Forms are due back no later than this Friday, April 22nd.

*Audition for next year’s show choirs! The auditions will be held next Monday and Tuesday (April 25th and 26th) from 3pm to 5pm. No experience is required so come and give it a try.

*Jefferson Theater Company presents its Elvis Presley inspired spring musical All Shook Up for 2 weekends beginning this Thursday, April 21st. Tickets can be purchased on the Jefferson Theater website. Consider bringing a food or cash donation with you to the show. All donations will go to the Jefferson Jag Den.

*11th and 12th graders who plan on attending the Junior/Senior PROM! This is a reminder that you will need to have your obligations taken care of before you will be allowed to buy dance tickets. That includes parking tickets, missing or late Media Center books and supplies, and missing textbooks or athletic gear. If you plan on bringing a guest from another school, you and your guest will need to fill out a form and fax it back to the school NO LATER THAN MAY 9th, the Monday before the dance. 

*Seniors! Registration packets are now available for the All Night Senior Party. The party will be filled with entertainment, games, prizes, and great food.You can pick up your registration packet in the main office. Sign up before April 29th for a chance to win a $25 gift card! 

*The testing center is closed today during the school day and after school. Please do not send students to test today.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: April 19, 2022

ACTIVITIES: 
*Pathfinder Applications for next school year are due this Friday, April 22nd by 3pm.  See the TV's for details or contact Mr. Meyering or Ms. Lauer with questions.

*Juniors! If you are interested in running for student council co-president, please pick up a form in the main office. Forms are due back no later than this Friday, April 22nd.

MISC:

*Jefferson Theater Company presents its Elvis Presley inspired spring musical All Shook Up for 2 weekends beginning this Thursday, April 21st. Tickets can be purchased on the Jefferson Theater website. Consider bringing a food or cash donation with you to the show. All donations will go to the Jefferson Jag Den.

*11th and 12th graders who plan on attending the Junior/Senior PROM! If you plan on bringing a guest from another school, you and your guest will need to fill out a form and fax it back to the school NO LATER THAN MAY 9th, the Monday before the dance. Forms are now available in the main office. You are encouraged to pick up the form and get it returned as soon as possible or you risk not being able to bring your guest to the dance.

*Seniors! Registration packets are now available for the All Night Senior Party. The party will be filled with entertainment, games, prizes, and great food.You can pick up your registration packet in the main office. Sign up before April 29th for a chance to win a $25 gift card! 

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: April 18, 2022

*Jefferson Theater Company presents its Elvis Presley inspired spring musical All Shook Up for 2 weekends beginning this Thursday, April 21st. Tickets can be purchased on the Jefferson Theater website. Consider bringing a food or cash donation with you to the show. All donations will go to the Jefferson Jag Den.

*11th and 12th graders who plan on attending the Junior/Senior PROM! If you plan on bringing a guest from another school, you and your guest will need to fill out a form and fax it back to the school NO LATER THAN MAY 9th, the Monday before the dance. Forms are now available in the main office. You are encouraged to pick up the form and get it returned as soon as possible or you risk not being able to bring your guest to the dance.

*Seniors! Registration packets are now available for the All Night Senior Party. The party will be filled with entertainment, games, prizes, and great food.You can pick up your registration packet in the main office. Sign up before April 29th for a chance to win a $25 gift card!

*Juniors! If you are interested in running for student council co-president please pick up a form in the main office. Forms are due back no later than this Friday, April 22nd.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: April 13, 2022

*11TH GRADE STUDENTS: The district ACT is being given this Thursday, April 14 at JHS. You will need to arrive at school with your fully charged, school issued Chromebook and charger.  If you do not have a school issued Chromebook, be sure to visit the Media Center ASAP to get one. We will not be able to give out loaners on the day of testing. Check your school email for more detailed information. See Ms. Jarvis or Ms. Wallerick with any questions. Students should check their email or the posted lists for their ACT room assignments. Lists are posted in Flag Hall, the Main Office, and downstairs.

*11th and 12th graders who plan on attending PROM! If you plan on bringing a guest from another school, you and your guest will need to fill out a form and have it faxed back to the school NO LATER THAN MAY 9th, the Monday before the dance. Forms are now available in the main office. You are encouraged to pick up the form and get it returned as soon as possible or you risk not being able to bring your guest to the dance.

*Seniors! Registration packets are now available for the All Night Senior Party. The party will be filled with entertainment, games, prizes, and great food.You can pick up your registration packet in the main office. Sign up before April 29th for a chance to win a $25 gift card! 

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: April 12, 2022

 *11TH GRADE STUDENTS: The district ACT is being given this Thursday, April 14 at JHS. You will need to arrive at school with your fully charged, school issued Chromebook and charger.  If you do not have a school issued Chromebook, be sure to visit the Media Center ASAP to get one. We will not be able to give out loaners on the day of testing. Check your school email for more detailed information. See Ms. Jarvis or Ms. Wallerick with any questions. Students should check their email or the posted lists for their ACT room assignments. Lists are posted in Flag Hall and downstairs.

*11th and 12th graders who plan on attending PROM! If you plan on bringing a guest from another school, you and your guest will need to fill out a form and fax it back to the school NO LATER THAN MAY 9th, the Monday before the dance. Forms are now available in the main office. You are encouraged to pick up the form and get it returned as soon as possible or you risk not being able to bring your guest to the dance.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: April 11, 2022

 ACTIVITIES: 
*Flag Corp tryouts begin today after school. Check out jeffersonflagcorps on Instagram for more information.

TEAMS/CLUBS:

*Congratulations to the Jefferson Robotics Team. Out of the 55 teams present at the University of Minnesota 10,000 Lakes Regional Tournament, our team made it all the way to the semifinals. The team also won the Excellence in Engineering Award. Congratulations to a great season, team BJORG!

 

MISC:

*11TH GRADE STUDENTS: The district ACT is being given this Thursday, April 14 at JHS. You will need to arrive at school with your fully charged, school issued Chromebook and charger.  If you do not have a school issued Chromebook, be sure to visit the Media Center ASAP to get one. We will not be able to give out loaners on the day of testing. Check your school email for more detailed information. See Ms. Jarvis or Ms. Wallerick with any questions.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: April 8, 2022

 ACTIVITIES: 

*The Jefferson Flag Corps is recruiting new members! Flag Corps is open to Bloomington students entering grades 8 - 12 in the fall. Tryouts are next week, April 11th - April 14th at Jefferson. Next year’s Flag Corps is scheduled to go to Hawaii, so this is a great time to try out! For more information, visit jeffersonflagcorps on Instagram.

CAREER/COLLEGE CENTER:
*If you’re interested in meeting with a representative from North Dakota State College of Science next Wednesday, April 13, be sure to sign up on Naviance.

 MISC:

*5th Hour Forensic Science Students - Please meet in Mr. Sufka's room for class today.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: April 7, 2022

 ACTIVITIES: 
*The Jefferson Flag Corps is recruiting new members! Flag Corps is open to Bloomington students entering grades 8 - 12 in the fall. Tryouts are next week, April 11th - April 14th at Jefferson. Next year’s Flag Corps is scheduled to go to Hawaii, so this is a great time to try out! For more information, visit jeffersonflagcorps on Instagram.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: April 6, 2022

ACTIVITIES: 
*The Jefferson Flag Corps is recruiting new members! Flag Corps is open to Bloomington students entering grades 8 - 12 in the fall. Tryouts are next week, April 11th - April 14th at Jefferson. Next year’s Flag Corps is scheduled to go to Hawaii, so this is a great time to try out! For more information, visit jeffersonflagcorps on Instagram.

TEAMS/CLUBS:

*Boys Tennis tryouts are canceled today due to the weather conditions.

COLLEGE/CAREER CENTER:

*11th Graders! Remember to study for the upcoming ACT exam that you will be taking on April 14. Study materials and practice tests can be found at act.org. If you have any questions or want to know more about prep materials, see Ms. Wallerick in the Career Center.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: April 5, 2022

 TEAMS/CLUBS:
*The Boys Varsity Tennis tryouts have been canceled today due to weather conditions.

*The Boy/Girls Track and Field meet at Kennedy on Wednesday has been canceled.

CAREER/COLLEGE CENTER:

*11th Graders! Remember to study for the upcoming ACT exam that you will be taking on April 14. Study materials and practice tests can be found at act.org. Tomorrow is the last ACT prep session available here at Jefferson. If you have any questions or want to know more about prep materials or the prep session, see Ms. Wallerick in the Career Center.

*Sign up for a college meeting with a representative from the University of Kansas. The meeting will be this Thursday during ASEM. Be sure to register on Naviance to attend.