February 28, 2023

ATHLETICS/ACTIVITIES:
*GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: There will be a Girls Volleyball Player Meeting for all players entering grades 7-12 in fall ‘23. The meeting is this Wednesday, March 1 at 2:45pm in the Jefferson Media Center.

*EQUIPMENT RETURN: Attention Boys JV and Varsity Hockey players! Your equipment needs to be turned in tomorrow (Wednesday, March 1st) after school at 2:45 PM on the athletic side of the boys locker room.  

MISC:

*PGP ACTIVITIES: Students, please complete your required trimester 2 career and college readiness activities. Remember, all activities must be completed in order to graduate. Just find PGP Course 9, 10, 11, or 12. Click on Modules and make sure you have completed everything. Make an appointment with Ms. Wallerick if you have any questions.

*MOVIE AND POPCORN: There are two after-school movie and popcorn opportunities available for this week. The MBSU will be showing Black Panther: Wakanda Forever in the media center today, Tuesday 2/28  beginning at 2:40 PM. Also, if you’re interested in joining the MBSU, see Ms. Johnson in C27 or at the movie. On Wednesday afternoon, the LHSU will be showing Spiderman: Into the Spider-verse in order to celebrate afro-latino representation. Join them on Wednesday in room C14 beginning at 3PM for the movie, popcorn, and Mexican candies. If you choose to attend either movie event, you will need to provide your own transportation home.

*PARKING PERMITS: Register now for your trimester 3 parking permit. Your trimester 2 permit will no longer be valid after finals this week. If you have already registered for your trimester 3 permit, please come to pick it up at the main office as soon as possible.

February 27, 2023

TEAMS/CLUBS:
*PARKING PERMITS: Register now for your trimester 3 parking permit. Your trimester 2 permit will no longer be valid after finals this week. If you have already registered for your trimester 3 permit, please come to pick it up at the main office as soon as possible.

*BOYS GOLF: The pre-season boys golf meeting has been rescheduled to this afternoon at 3 pm in C28. Contact Mr. Schram with any questions or if you cannot attend the meeting.

MISC:

*POPCORN AND A MOVIE: There are two after-school movie and popcorn opportunities available for this week. The MBSU will be showing Black Panther: Wakanda Forever in the media center tomorrow afternoon, Tuesday 2/28  beginning at 2:40 PM. Also, if you’re interested in joining the MBSU, see Ms. Johnson in C27 or at the movie. On Wednesday afternoon, the LHSU will be showing Spiderman: Into the Spider-verse in order to celebrate afro-latino representation. Join them on Wednesday in room C14 beginning at 3PM for the movie, popcorn, and Mexican candies. If you choose to attend either movie event, you will need to provide your own transportation home.

February 24, 2023

TEAMS/CLUBS:

*BOYS GOLF: The preseason boys golf meeting has been rescheduled to Monday, February 27th at 3:00 PM in C28. Contact Mr. Schram with any questions or if you cannot attend the meeting.

MISC:
*PARKING PERMITS: Register now for your trimester 3 parking permit. Spring trimester tends to sell out, so don't wait. If you have registered for a permit, please come to pick it up at the main office.

*WINTER DANCE: Students, the Disco Dance scheduled for tonight has been canceled. Be on the lookout for the new date to be announced.

February 22, 2023

E-LEARNING TODAY AND TOMORROW (Feb. 22 - 23) No in-person learning. Students should check their CANVAS accounts for assignments/expectations for each of their classes. Please note, these are NOT free days; students are expected to participate in on-line learning.

TEAMS/CLUBS:
*SPEECH TEAM: Congratulations to the speech team for a great showing at their home tournament. There were several finalists in the novice and honors finals. In the varsity finals, congratulations to Kailey Tan who placed 6th in creative, Gianna Givot, who placed 6th in POI, Amelia Busse who placed 5th in poetry, and Will Moen who placed 2nd in humor. Great job, everyone!

MISC:

*YEARBOOK: The last day to order a Jefferson yearbook is this Friday, February 24th.

*PARKING PERMITS: Register now for your trimester 3 parking permit. Spring trimester tends to sell out, so don't wait. If you have registered for your permit, please come to pick it up in the main office.

February 21, 2023

TEAMS/CLUBS:
*BOYS GOLF: There will be an information meeting for students interested in playing boys golf this spring. The meeting is this Thursday, February 23rd at 3 PM in room C28. Please see Mr. Schram if you have questions or if you can't attend the meeting.

*SPEECH TEAM: Congratulations to the speech team for a great showing at their home tournament. There were several finalists in the novice and honors finals. In the varsity finals, congratulations to Kailey Tan who placed 6th in creative, Gianna Givot, who placed 6th in POI, Amelia Busse who placed 5th in poetry, and Will Moen who placed 2nd in humor. Great job, everyone!

MISC:

*YEARBOOK: The last day to order a Jefferson yearbook is this Friday, February 24th.

*PARKING PERMITS: Register now for your trimester 3 parking permit. Spring trimester tends to sell out, so don't wait. If you have registered for your permit, please come to pick it up in the main office.

February 17, 2023

*Boys Golf: There will be an information meeting for students interested in playing boys golf this spring. The meeting is next Thursday, February 23rd at 3 PM in room C28. Please see Mr. Schram if you have questions or if you are unable to attend the meeting.

*Yearbook: The last day to order a Jefferson yearbook is Friday, February 24th.

*Parking Permits: Register now for your trimester 3 parking permit. Spring trimester tends to sell out, so don't wait. Permits will be available for pickup from the main office beginning next Tuesday, February 21st.

*Long Weekend: Students! It’s Friday and that means the building will be closing at 2:50. Remember that Monday is Presidents Day and school will not be in session. We look forward to seeing you back in class on Tuesday. Enjoy your long weekend.

February 16, 2023

TEAMS/CLUBS:
*TRAP TEAM: There will be an information meeting for anyone interested in learning more about  the  Jefferson Clay-Target Trap Shooting Team tonight  at 6 PM in room A104. Contact Mr. Verdegan with any questions or if you can’t attend the meeting.

MISC:

*TJ Coffeehouse returns tomorrow morning beginning at 8:15 AM. Bring your small bills to purchase your favorite treats and beverages including this month’s specialty drinks, Red Velvet Latte or Red Velvet Mocha. See you tomorrow!

February 15, 2023

*TRAP TEAM MEETING: There will be an information meeting for anyone interested in learning more about  the  Jefferson Clay-Target Trap Shooting Team this Thursday, February 16th at 6 PM in room A104. Contact Mr. Verdegan with any questions or if you can’t attend the meeting.

*CHEER TEAM: Congratulations to the Jefferson Cheer team, this year’s Small Varsity Game Day National Champion; a title they have been awarded for 4 consecutive years. Out of a record number of entrees, Jefferson Cheer also took 7th place in Small Varsity D1 Routine. Great job, Cheer Team!

*TJ Coffeehouse returns this Friday morning beginning at 8:15 AM. Bring your small bills to purchase your favorite treats and beverages including this month’s specialty drink, Red Velvet Latte or Red Velvet Mocha. See you Friday!

February 14, 2023

*TRAP TEAM: There will be an information meeting for anyone interested in learning more about  the  Jefferson Clay-Target Trap Shooting Team this Thursday, February 16th at 6 PM in room A104. Contact Mr. Verdegan with any questions or if you can’t attend the meeting.

*JHS CHEER: Congratulations to the speech team for placing 4th at the STMA Tournament. We had several finalists. Congratulations to the following varsity finalists: Gianna Givot for 6th place in POI; Amelia Busse for 5th place in poetry; Evelyn Smith for 5th place in drama; Kailey Tan & Kehan Chen for 4th place in duo; Kailey Tan for 2nd place in creative; Sorin Czoschke for 2nd place in creative; Will Moen for 2nd place in humor; Shane Ross, for 1st place in impromptu.  Great job, everyone!

*WINTER DANCE: The student council is hosting a DISCO DANCE on Friday, February 24th from 8:30PM to 10:30 PM. The dance is for Jefferson students only; no outside guests will be allowed. You will need a Jefferson ID to enter the dance. Tickets are $5 and will go on sale the week of February 20th.

February 13, 2023

TEAMS/CLUBS

*Congratulations to the JHS Competition Cheer team, the 2023 Game Day National Champions! Way to go, Cheer Team!

*Girls interested in Track and Field! There will be a meeting tonight at 6:30 PM in the media center. See Coach Faulk in C19 if you have any questions.

*There will be an information meeting for anyone interested in learning more about  the  Jefferson Clay-Target Trap Shooting Team this Thursday, February 16th at 6 PM in room A104. Contact Mr. Verdegan with any questions or if you can’t attend the meeting.

MISC:

*The student council is hosting a DISCO DANCE on Friday, February 24th from 8:30PM to 10:30 PM. The dance is for Jefferson students only; no outside guests will be allowed. You will need a Jefferson ID to enter the dance. Tickets are $5 and will go on sale the week of February 20th.

February 10, 2023

TEAMS/CLUBS

*Girls interested in Track and Field! There will be a meeting on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH at 6:30 PM in the media center. See Coach Faulk in C19 if you have any questions.

*There will be an information meeting for anyone interested in learning more about  the  Jefferson Clay-Target Trap Shooting Team on Thursday, February 16th at 6 PM in room A104. Contact Mr. Verdegan with any questions or if you can’t attend the meeting.

MISC:

*The cafeteria is now selling iced coffee drinks at breakfast. You can choose between vanilla and caramel. The cost per drink is $3.50. Cash is not accepted - you must have money in your lunch account in order to purchase.

February 9, 2023

TEAMS/CLUBS
*TRAP TEAM: Interested in joining the  Jefferson Clay Target Club Trap Team? Learn more at an information meeting next Thursday, February 16th at 6 PM in room A104. Contact Mr. Verdegan with any questions or if you can’t attend the meeting.

*TRACK AND FIELD: Girls interested in Track and Field, there will be a meeting on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH at 6:30 PM in the media center. See Coach Faulk in C19 if you have any questions.

MISC:
*FREE COCOA/COFFEE: To promote sustainability, Earth Corps and the Special Education Department will be giving out free tumblers with hot cocoa or coffee in the media center today during Academic Seminar. All you have to do to get your tumbler is write what you’d like to see environmentally change on a sticky note. Important! You must have a pass from your teacher to attend. See you there!

*ROSES FOR SALE!: The Red Cross Club will be selling roses at lunch from now through February 14th for just $3! Proceeds will go to the Red Cross Organization. Please have your student ID with you when you make your purchase.

February 8, 2023

TEAMS/CLUBS: 

*TRACK AND FIELD: Attention boys interested in Track and Field  this spring! There will be an informational meeting Wednesday, February 8th at 7:00 PM in the Media Center. Returning and new athletes and their parents should attend.

*LACROSSE: Anyone interested in BOYS LACROSSE should attend an informational meeting during Academic Seminar this Wednesday in Coach Cater's Room, C107.

MISC:
*ROSES FOR SALE! The Red Cross Club will be selling roses from February 8-14 at lunch. Buy roses for your friends and teachers for just $3! Proceeds will go to the Red Cross Organization.

February 7, 2023

TEAMS/CLUBS
*SPEECH TEAM: Congratulations to the speech team finalists from the Prior Lake Tournament last Saturday. In the honor final, Evelyn Smith placed 4th in drama and Kailey Tan placed 1st in creative. In the novice final, Elizabeth Swanson placed 6th in drama.  In the varsity final, Kailey Tan and Kehan Chen placed 7th in duo, Gianna Givot placed 6th in POI, Will Moen placed 2nd in humor, Morgan Haffenden placed 2nd in prose, and Amelia Busse placed 1st in poetry. Congratulations!

*TRACK AND FIELD: Attention boys interested in Track and Field  this spring! There will be an informational meeting Wednesday, February 8th at 7:00 PM in the Media Center. Returning and new athletes and their parents should attend.

*LACROSSE: Anyone interested in BOYS LACROSSE should attend an informational meeting during Academic Seminar this Wednesday in Coach Cater's Room, C107.

MISC:

*ROSES FOR SALE! The Red Cross Club will be selling roses from February 8-14 at lunch. Buy roses for your friends and teachers for just $3! Proceeds will go to the Red Cross Organization.

February 6, 2023

TEAMS/CLUBS:

*BOYS TRACK AND FIELD: Boys interested in Track and Field  this spring! There will be an informational meeting Wednesday, February 8th at 7:00 PM in the Media Center. Spirit wear orders, schedule, and booster information will be handed out at the meeting. Returning and new athletes and their parents should attend.

*SCIENCE OLYMPIAD: Congratulations to the Science Olympiad squad who is headed to State! They took home medals in seven different events. Medal winners were Aiden Lindgren, Carmen Brewers, Gabby Angeles,  Irene Zheng, Jessie Pham, Julia Wenzel, Namgyal Kunsang, Nicole Guan, Nur Arslan, and Toby Parcon. Best of luck to Science Olympiad at State!

*SHOW CHOIRS: Our show choirs and show band continued their streak of excellence this weekend at Eau Claire's WINTERFEST competition. JIVE was among the top, earning 2nd runner up in division A. Connection made it to finals again this weekend, among many powerhouse programs, and took home the 2nd runner up trophy in Varsity 2A. Senior Elias Caspari was recognized with the Showstopper Award for his dedicated performance. Congratulations!

MISC:
*Registration for trimester 3 parking is now open! Register for your permit as soon as possible as our Trimester 3 permits usually sell out. Your new permit can be picked up in the main office beginning on Tuesday, February 21st.

*The Red Cross Club will be selling roses from February 8-14 at lunch. Buy roses for your friends and teachers for just $3! Proceeds will go to the Red Cross Organization.

February 3, 2023

*NO SCHOOL TODAY. Students should report back to school on Monday, February 6th. Enjoy the long weekend!

TEAMS/CLUBS:

*TRACK AND FIELD: Boys interested in Track and Field this spring! There will be an informational meeting Wednesday, February 8th at 7:00 PM in the Media Center. Spirit wear orders, schedule, and booster information will be handed out at the meeting. Returning and new athletes and their parents should attend.

MISC:
*ACCESS TESTING: Next week will be ACCESS Testing. If you are taking this test, please check your email for information from Ms. Stack about where to go and ways to prepare. Please bring a charged Chromebook and headphones with a cord on Monday. 

*PARKING PERMITS: Registration for trimester 3 parking is now open! Register for your permit as soon as possible before they are sold out. Your new permit can be picked up in the main office beginning on Tuesday, February 21st.

February 2, 2023

*REMINDER: Students, this is a reminder that there is no school tomorrow. Since today is the last school day this week, the building will be closing at 2:50. Enjoy your long weekend, and we look forward to seeing you on Monday.

TEAMS/CLUBS

*TRACK AND FIELD: Boys interested in Track and Field  this spring! There will be an informational meeting Wednesday, February 8th at 7:00 PM in the Media Center. Spirit wear orders, schedule, and booster information will be handed out at the meeting. Returning and new athletes and their parents should attend.

COLLEGE/CAREER:
*CAREER MEETING: If you’re interested in a career in agriculture, food, and natural resources, you can learn more about opportunities in these fields at a Career Information Meeting on Thursday, February 9th during ASEM. Register on Naviance if you’d like to attend.

MISC:

*ACCESS TESTING: Next week will be ACCESS Testing. If you are taking this test, please check your email for information from Ms. Stack about where to go and ways to prepare. Please bring a charged chromebook and headphones with a cord on Monday. 

*CELEBRATIONS IN THE MC: During February, they are celebrating Black History and I Love to Read month in the media center. They have a variety of fun activities for students including limericks, coloring Freedom Quilt squares, Valentines, new book displays, a Maya Angelou rainbow craft and new coloring sheets. After completing each activity, turn it into the checkout counter for a treat. If you complete 5 activities, you will be entered into a drawing at the end of the month for gift certificates. A checklist of activities can be found by the checkout counter.

*CROOKED QUILL: If you are a writer, artist, or photographer you should consider submitting your work to The Crooked Quill, Jefferson's literary arts magazine. They will accept poetry, short stories, memoirs, plays, visual art, photography and more. Send your submissions to jeffersonlitmagazine@gmail.com. The deadline for submission is tomorrow, February 3rd! If you have any questions, contact Mr. Hupton.

*LOST AND FOUND: Today is your last chance to check out the Lost and Found tables in Flag Hall. Any items not claimed by the end of the school day tomorrow will be donated or repurposed.

*PARKING PERMITS: Registration for trimester 3 parking is now open! Register for your permit as soon as possible before they are sold out. Your new permit can be picked up in the main office beginning on Tuesday, February 21st.

February 1, 2023

*CELEBRATIONS: During February, they are celebrating Black History and I Love to Read month in the media center. They have a variety of fun activities for students including limericks, coloring Freedom Quilt squares, Valentines, new book displays, a Maya Angelou rainbow craft and new coloring sheets. After completing each activity, turn it into the checkout counter for a treat. If you complete 5 activities, you will be entered into a drawing at the end of the month for gift certificates. A checklist of activities can be found by the checkout counter.

*CROOKED QUILL: If you are a writer, artist, or photographer you should consider submitting your work to The Crooked Quill, Jefferson's literary arts magazine. They will accept poetry, short stories, memoirs, plays, visual art, photography and more. Send your submissions to jeffersonlitmagazine@gmail.com. The deadline for submission is this Friday, February 3rd! If you have any questions, contact Mr. Hupton.

*PARKING PERMITS: Registration for trimester 3 parking is now open! Register for your permit as soon as possible before they are sold out. Your new permit can be picked up in the main office beginning on Tuesday, February 21st.

*LOST AND FOUND: Check out the Lost and Found tables in Flag Hall for your missing clothing items, water bottles, and lunch bags. Check in the main office for missing electronics, jewelry, car keys, notebooks, pencil cases and more. Any items not claimed by the end of the school day tomorrow will be donated or repurposed.