TJMS News

Week of February 17, 2025

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School Announcements

🎵MUSIC AND MOCHA -Thursday, 2/20 @ 5:30pm in the TJMS Cafeteria.

This event features 6th-8th grade members of band and choir for a night of live music, food and raffle baskets! Raffle baskets are an integral part of our event, and they serve as a fun way to raise funds for our music department. Each class has picked a theme for a basket they would like to see raffled off. Each theme showcases a variety of suggested items. Sign up to help us out!

Music and Mocha 2025 Basket Sign Ups

Also, we are seeking volunteers for the event to donate food, work the food table, help with set-up and tear down, etc... Sign up HERE to help in those areas!

BOOK FAIR - The TJ Book Fair is Open Feb 17th - 20th! Students may shop before or after school

Open 7:15-7:30AM and 2:44-3PM The fair will also be open during Music & Mocha Night! Thursday, Feb 20th from 5:30-8PM

Set up your students E-Wallet today for cash-less safe shopping! ttps://www.scholastic.com/bf/thomasjeffersonmidschool

We need volunteers to make sure the fair is a success!! If you can donate your time, please check out our sign up link below!

Volunteer Here:

TRIVIA NIGHT IS BACK! - Trivia Night at TJMS will take place on Monday, February 24th!! (5:30-6:30pm)...Student teams of 4-6 from the same grade level will compete (Limited to 30 teams, so form your teams quickly!! - Team Forms are available from Homeroom Teachers)..If your student will participate, please fill out the PERMISSION FORM -- PLEASE HAVE THE TEAM CAPTAIN TURN IN ALL FORMS and $5 FEE FOR YOUR TEAM AT THE SAME TIME!

8th GRADE YEARBOOK ADS - Its time to purchase an 8th Grade Yearbook Ad! DUE FEBRUARY 11,2025! This is an opportunity to share a photograph of a younger version of your child or a picture that has special meaning along with a heartfelt message. Families may purchase ONE ad for your 8th-grade student. Please complete the form, attach an image, and drop off your $20.00 payment, labeled YEARBOOK PARENT AD (include student's first and last name), to the TJMS Office by Tuesday, February 11 by 3:00 pm. 8th Grade Yearbook Parent Ad

🏊SWIMMING IN PE CLASS - Need: Students are responsible for their own swim suit (Girls, this should be a one piece suit. If you don't have one, a shirt/tank top should be worn over your suit). Swim things go home daily so please bring a plastic bag to transport your towel and swimsuit. If you would like goggles, plan on providing those as well. We do have some lost/found goggles, but they tend to disappear or end up broken.

CLASSES THAT WILL BE SWIMMING
All of Mr. Welzien's classes
Mrs. Shaver's 6th grade classes

PWSSD / TJMS General Info Links

TJMS Homepage

PWSSD Homepage

Lunch Menus

2024-2025 PWSSD Online District Calendar

2024-2025 PWSSD Calendar at a glance

2024-2025 A/B Day RA Schedule

TJMS Upcoming Field Trips

TJMS Student Drop Off and Pick Up Info / Map

TJMS Music Department website

Counseling Corner Updates

PWSSD COVID 19 INFO

TJMS - Activities / Athletics / Clubs Links

Dan Solorzano - Assistant Principal / Activities Director

TJMS Athletic website

TJMS Music Department website

TJMS Activities / Clubs website

TJMS Current Club Activity Forms

North Shore Conference - athletic schedules

ATHLETIC SCHEDULES - Check the TJMS Athletic website for current information, and the North Shore Conference website for the current game/meet schedules.

🏐GIRLS VOLLEYBALL (7th & 8th Grade) - VOLLEYBALL WEBPAGE.

SWIM & DIVE (6th, 7th, 8th Grade) - Starts on February 17thj. SWIMMING WEBPAGE

SCIENCE CLUB - More information may be found HERE and also the PERMISSION FORM

STUDENT LEADERSHIP - The Second Tuesday of each month at 7:00am in the Choir Room (NEXT MEETING IS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11th). If you are interested but don't have transportation, please see Mrs. Johnson for other ways to participate. A great opportunity to share your school spirit and plan all-school events and activities! More information may be found HERE

JAGUAR SINGERS - First rehearsal Monday, October 7th from 6:45am to 7:20am. Rehearsals on Monday & Thursdays. See Schedule Here

GENESIS - First rehearsal Wednesday, October 9th from 6:45am to 7:20am. Rehearsals on Wednesday mornings. See Schedule Here

🗿CHESS CLUB - All TJMS students are welcome to join Chess Club! Mrs. LaJoice and Mrs. Levy are the advisors. Chess club meets on Tuesdays (through March 11th) from 3pm - 4pm in the TJMS library. Please see this PERMISSION FORM or contact Mrs. LaJoice (262-268-6245) for more information. Chess club runs through March 11th.

COUNSELING CORNER UPDATES

JAGUAR WEEKLY LOOK FOR

Have Necessary Materials

Jaguar Parent Group (JPG)

The Jaguar Parent Group can be reached by email at: jaguarpg4tj@gmail.com

BOOK FAIR - Volunteers are needed for the upcoming Book Fair -- February 17 - 20. It will be open Before and After School: 7:15AM - 7:30AM AND 2:44PM - 3:00PM --PLUS, we'll be open to shop during Music & Mocha (February 20th from 5:30 to 8:00pm) If you are interested in offering your time, please check out the available time slots HERE Thank you for your support!

JPG MEETING MINUTES -- Minutes from JPG meetings may be found HERE

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - We need volunteers throughout the school year to make some events happen. Please click on the link and let us know what you would be interested in to help the JPG make the events successful! https://forms.gle/KNim2yeyvWCDLLJv5

To receive updates and information on the upcoming meetings and events please check out the JPG Facebook page or the TJMS Parent Group Website

Community / Resource Links

Please check the following links for info, events, and registration:

District Aquatic Center (DAC) Swim Lesson Information

W.J. Niederkorn Library - Port Washington -

Kettle Moraine YMCA

Oscar Grady Library - Saukville

Port Washington Parks & Recreation

Port Pirates Mountain Bike Club for students entering grades 6-12

Port Hoops Basketball Club

Port Washington Soccer Club

Port Washington Volleyball Boys Volleyball Club Information

Port Washington Youth Baseball and Softball

Port Gridiron Club - Buccaneers youth football

Port Wrestling - Piranha Wrestling Team REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Scouting America

Wisconsin Humane Society - Ozaukee Campus

Family Promise of Ozaukee County - rent assistance, homelessness, prevention funds 262-268-2723

Ozaukee Family Services - Visit their website or email info@ozaukeefamilyservices.org or call 262-376-7774 for more information.

Family Sharing Store and Food Pantry

Ozaukee Food Alliance

Port Washington Food Pantry

Advocates of Ozaukee - domestic abuse assistance, rent assistance, homeless prevention. Office phone 262-284-3577, 24-hour crisis phone 262-284-6902 or 877-375-4034

St Vincent's DePaul in Port - help with rent payments and housing items. Phone 262-284-4637.

Home Energy Plus of Ozaukee County provides heat and utility assistance and resources. Phone 262-284-8101

Cope Hotline - General emotional support. 262-377-2673

Impact 211 - phone 2-1-1, toll-free 866-211-3380, fax 414-771-4808