Jefferson Middle School

As we draw closer to the end of the 24-25 school year, please see some important information below. We have had a great school this year and are looking forward to a positive end of the year! Thank you as always for your support!

Sincerely,

Mike Matteson

• May 1st-Advanced Learners Trip to Oconomowoc Arts Center, Open Tennis begins, see below for details
• May 2nd-6th Grade Band Movie and Game Night
• May 5th-Quarter 4 Progress Reports, May PTO Meeting
• May 6th-Spring Band Concert
• May 7th-Drama Club Field Trip to Overture Center, Rotary Club Top 10% Recognition Banquet
• May 14th-Student Optimist Banquet, PTO Dine Out fundraiser at The Corner 10am-8pm
• May 16th-West & Sullivan 5th Grade Visit
• May 20th-Spring Choir Concert & Awards
• May 22nd-East 5th Grade Visit
• May 23rd-No School for Students
• May 26th-Memorial Day
• May 29th-AVID Field Trip to EPIC
• May 30th-JMS Jazz Band Tour
• June 2nd-7th Grade Field Trip to Aldo Leopold
• June 5th-8th Grade Promotion
• June 6th-Last Day of School

May 5th - May 9th the JMS HOPE Squad will be coordinating HOPE Week.

HOPE Week is a school-wide event organized by our HOPE Squad members and staff advisors to help raise awareness about mental health and wellness, celebrate recovery from mental illness, and promote peer support. HOPE Week will consist of dress-up days to bring awareness of mental health, uplifting and positive messages from peers, and education about mental health and suicide prevention. HOPE Squad consists of student who are nominated by their peers, that meet with advisors to talk and learn about mental health.

Just a reminder that the 8th Grade Dance is Friday, May 9th from 7:00-9:00 pm. Only eighth grade students from Jefferson Middle School, St. John’s Lutheran School, St. John’s Catholic School, and St. Peter’s Lutheran School in Helenville may attend the dance. Our local parochial schools are required to provide JMS a list of all attendees and their parent contact information prior to the day of the dance.

We have a tradition of incorporating 8th grade baby/toddler pictures in our end-of-the-year slideshow. This slideshow will be presented to our students at the Awards Assembly and posted on our Facebook page. Due to school board policy, the pictures will only be labeled with the student's first name and first letter of the last name.

If you are interested, please email ONE picture to Mr. Utrie (utriee@sdoj.org) no later than Monday, May 19th. Please understand that due to production times, no late photos will be included in the slideshow. In addition, please include your son/daughter's first and last name in the email.

8th Grade Promotion is set for Thursday, June 5th at 1:00 PM in the JHS Auditorium. This is a little different than previous years in which promotion has happened in the morning of the last day of the school year. We made the switch this year so that the promotion ceremony can return to the auditorium.

To assist with parking on that day, we ask that those who are able park in the parking lot on the north side of Jefferson Middle School (between the building and the tennis courts), so as to not overcrowd the JHS parking lots.

Rehearsals take place starting this week! Meet in the cafeteria.

The Drama Club will be going to the Overture Center on Wednesday, May 7th. In preparation for that date, here is the rehearsal schedule before then:

• Tuesday, April 29th: 3:20pm - 4:00pm
• Friday, May 2nd: 3:20pm - 4:00pm
• Monday, May 5th: 3:20pm - 4:00pm
• Tuesday, May 6th: 3:20pm - 4:00pm

What is Redefining Ready?

Wisconsin Redefining Ready (WiRR) School Districts tell their story in a more complete manner than via a State Report Card or other required vehicles. The WiRR dashboard tells a story about a School District’s effort to prepare graduates to be College and Career Ready. Using the AASA’s research-based College and Career Indicators, the WiRR Scorecard is produced annually with School Districts using the various indicators to drive school improvement, align efforts to Academic and Career Planning, and to celebrate success.

Jefferson Middle School's readiness indicators include metrics from assessment data in math and ELA, grade point averages, enrollments in classes, clubs, activities, attendance and office disciplinary referrals, and other important indicators of readiness. These indicators more accurately reflect the educational landscape of the 21st Century.

At SDoJ we strive to ensure all students graduate future-ready based on their individual post-secondary path. By utilizing Redefining Ready targets, we measure our overall future-ready teaching and learning system to develop strategic plans of improvement and create additional opportunities for students.

We are pleased to share your student's readiness indicators at the end of the school year this year. Please expect to receive this information with your student's 4th quarter report card.

Remaining PTO Meeting Dates (6:00 pm)

• May 5, 2025
• June 2, 2025

What: Open Tennis

Who: Students in grades 6-8

When: Monday-Friday, 3:30-4:30 PM (May 1st-June 6th)

Where: Tennis courts by JMS

Cost: $0

* For additional information or questions please contact Paul Ganser at 920-728-2843