Morning Announcements October 24, 2023

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

ANNOUNCEMENTS Today is a B Day.

Here’s Mr. Malinosky:

From Mr. Carter: There will be no Math Counts today, we will be back next week!

From Coach Curran: The Boy’s Ultimate Frisbee team played a great game against Williamsburg yesterday.  The 8th grade team won 15-4. The 7th grade game was closely contested and ended in a 9-9 tie.   The 6th grader’s comeback fell short and Jefferson ended up losing 6-4. Great game everyone!  There will be practice after school today to prepare for our upcoming game at Kenmore on Wednesday.

Here’s a Video: https://vimeo.com/877116934?share=copy

 Here’s a special announcement: Speaker: Logan Fry: “It’s Red Ribbon Week! This year’s theme is Be Kind To Your Mind. Live Drug Free. The theme is a reminder that by staying drug free, you are sending a message to yourself and others about how much you value yourself, your overall health, your community and your future. One thing’s for sure…by making healthy choices, like staying drug free, you are much more likely to achieve your goals. So aim for the stars! We believe in you. Tomorrow is “Drugs aren’t fetch, Wednesdays we wear PINK!” Join us as we recognize Breast Cancer Awareness”

From Ms. Dunbar, Ms. Waring, and Ms. Ayoub: Reading Buddies is back for 2023-24!If you are interested in joining Reading Buddies, please pick up a permission form in the Library. We start our Friday visits to Fleet Elementary First Grade on Friday, November 3rd and continue through the end of February. Reading Buddies is a fun and relaxing way to end the week. Consider joining us!  What would you do for a whole week with no internet access? No tiktok, no Snapchat, and worst of all, no Canvas. How does an entire town handle an internet murderer? I’m (name) and I (play or am on tech and do —— job) in The Day the Internet Died. Come see our play this Thursday and Friday the 26th and 27th at 6:30 pm. Doors open at 6 pm  Tickets are $5 and can be bought at the door. From Señora Ferrara There will be Kingdom Talk today. Can’t wait to see there!!

Now here’s a special announcement: Jasmine Burton :Yesterday’s answer to the trivia question was C. To promote drug awareness and prevention.

From your PTA: TJMS PTA Restaurant Night with Pupatella (5104 Wilson Blvd) is today,Tuesday October 24, 2023, from 11:30 am – 9 pm.Pupatella Pizzeria is donating 20% of all participating orders (dine-in,takeout, and pickup orders) to raise funds for PTA programs thatbenefit our school community.When placing your order, mention Thomas Jefferson Middle School PTA,and we will get 20% of your meal’s price donated back!

From Ms. Wall, Ms. Rosegrant and Ms. Z: Today is our first Library Craft Day.  If you are interested in making a Halloween window scene, please come up to the Library today during your lunchtime.  Come enjoy a craft, talk with friends, and listen to some music!

From Mr. J Anderson: Good Morning TJMS, Make Up picture day is today.

From Ms. Jenks: Hello, Yellow Jackets! The PTA Reflections contest is back! This year the theme is “I am hopeful because….” Start thinking about how you can express yourself through visual art, literature, music, film, photography, or dance! Here is a short video to watch and get inspired! Show them who you are!  https://youtu.be/MuaoV5TyfBI?si=ntGPOBXLPl20U7zW

From Ms. Wall: Study Hall is Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday after school in the Library. If you would like a quiet place to get your homework done before you go home, please come to the Library right after school and sign in.  A teacher will be here to help, and the Library is open until 3:30pm.  You can walk home or get picked up then, or you can then go wait for the late bus in the commons with Mr. Siegel.