TJMS 2014-15 GT Report
Submitted by Michelle Weber, GT Facilitator
Introduction
Overall Participation
330 students have participated in GT events
- 6th grade= 80 students
- 7th grade= 88 students
- 8th grade= 130 students
- Male = 150
- Female = 180
In 2012-13: 296 students participated in GT events
In 2011-12: 177 students participated in GT sponsored events.
- 6th grade=58 students
- 7th grade=60 students
- 8th grade=59 students
- Male= 84
- Female:= 93
Advanced Readers
2013-14 = 67 students (6th = 23 7th = 17 8th = 27)
Iowa Assessments:
- 62/67 were at the 90th percentile or higher
- 60/65 met expected growth
- Average number of points growth = 40 (average expected growth is 13 points)
- Average # times expected growth = 3.12
- Highest score = 336
MAP:
- 24/67 were at the 90th percentile or higher
- 31/67 met target growth
- Average number of points growth = 2 (average target growth is 3 points)
- Average # times expected growth = .97
- Highest score = 251
2012-13 = 37 students (6th = 13 7th = 8 8th = 16)
Iowa Assessments:
- 21/37 were at the 90th percentile or higher.
- 24/36 met expected growth
- Average # times expected growth = 1.66
MAP:
- 17/37 met target growth from Fall to Spring
2011-12=26 students
11/26 met targeted growth from Fall to Spring.
13/26 improved.
17/26 were 90% or above on 2011 ITP Reading test.
2010-11=23 students
6/23 met targeted growth from Fall to Spring. All students grew however.
MAM - Most Advanced Mathematician
2014-15: 12 students (6th = 4; 7th = 3; 8th = 5)
Iowa Assessments
- /12 met expected growth
- Average number of points growth = (average expected growth is 15)
- Average # of times expected growth =
- Highest score:
MAP
- /11 met expected growth
- Average number of points growth = (average expected growth is 5)
- Average # of times expected growth =
- Highest score:
2013-14 11 students (6th = 3; 7th = 5; 8th = 3
Iowa Assessments
- 8/11 met expected growth
MAP
- 7/11 met expected growth
2012-13 12 students (6th = 5; 7th = 3; 8th = 4)
Iowa Assessments
- 9/12 met expected growth
MAP
- 7/12 met targeted growth
- Highest score: 292
2011-12 9 students
5/9 students met targeted growth from Fall to Spring MAP RIT
Highest score 287
2010-11 7 students
8/9 students met targeted growth from Fall to Spring MAP RIT
Highest score 288
Honors Classes
- 131 students enrolled in honors classes at Jefferson in 2013-14.
- 147 students enrolled in honors classes at 2012-13.
- 146 students enrolled in honors classes in 2011-12.
- 117 students enrolled in honors classes in 2010-2011
Belin-Blank Summer Institute
Selected to attend the Belin-Blank Summer Institute
Alternates for Belin-Blank Summer Institute
Nominated, but not selected:
Reading & Writing
Creative Communication Writing Contests
Creative Communication Fall Essay Contest: The following students had their essays published in this anthology.
Creative Communication Fall Poetry Contest: The following students had their poems published in this anthology.
Creative Communication Fall Essay Contest: The following students had their essays published in this anthology:
Creative Communication Writing Contest: The following students had an essay or poem published.
Elks Lodge Essay Contest
Dubuque Elks Lodge #297 sponsored an essay contest with the theme, “WHAT DOES VETERANS DAY MEAN TO ME." Jefferson students won two out of the three awards.
Martin Luther King Jr Contest
Spelling Bee
- 6th grade -
- 7th Grade -
- 8th grade -
Battle of the Books
Thank you to Lorie Duclos for working with these teams.
6th grade:
7th grade:
8th grade:
Mathematics
Math Olympiads
Jefferson mathletes won national awards for excellence within Division E for grades 4-6. Jefferson had students earn this award.
The following students earned the felt patch (top 50% of all participants):
2013-14: 13 students won national awards for excellence.
2012-13: 14 students won national awards for excellence.
2011-12: 14 students won national awards for excellence.
Math Counts
- 6th grade:
- 7th grade:
- 8th grade:
Seven students participated at the competition on Saturday, February 14th at Washington Middle School.
- 6th grade:
- 8th grade:
2013-14: 9 students participated.
2012-13: 13 students participated.
Science & Technology
First Lego League
Participants included:
- Hillhawk Heroes - 8th grade: Sean Bradley, Samantha Clark, Owen Dunne, Elizabeth Frieburger, Grace Harwood, Ben Hermiston, Taya Hess, Garrett Long, Tyler Lyons, Madi Peter, Joe Vize, and Moriah Zimmerman. Coach: Stacy Duran
- Blockheads - 6th grade: Alex Berry, Justin Christensen, Bryan Gonzalez, Hunter Fehsal, Tim Leslein, Emily Mueller, Adam Mustafa, Isaac Nissen, McKennan Saunders, Quiana Sabers. Coach: Jill Duggan
Intro to First Lego League
Girls in Engineering
Participants:
Social Studies
Mock Trial
8th grade: Delano Cain, Regan Connolly, Carly Dalberg, Julie Hammerand, Grace Harwood, Caleb Heim, Emilee Heims, Drew Kirton, Allison Klein, Hannah Kramer, Brandon Little, Olivia Meyer, Sebastian Rodriguez, Ted Spring, Zach Smith, Vera Weis, Zaebian Weis, Moriah Zimmerman
7th grade: Adeline Coenen, David Heinold, Jacqueline Mootz, Caleb Perreard, Kylie Schmidt, Catherine Schueller
Visual and Performing Arts
Loras Honor Band
2014 = 14 participants
7th grade: Blake Schleter - Clarinet; Keshauna Bodley - Clarinet; Andrea Longstreet - Bass Clarinet; Caleb Perreard - Trombone; Frank Fincel - Trombone; Dougie Saunders - Percussion
8th grade: Hannah Kramer - Flute; Samantha Fiegen - Clarinet; Morgan Hinman - Clarinet; Ben Hermiston - Alto Sax; Stephanie Stewart - Trumpet; Gabby Fondell - Trumpet; Sean Bradley - Trumpet; Moriah Zimmerman - French Horn;
2013 = 11 participants
2012 = 10 participants.
Young Citizen's Forum
The Young Citizen’s Forum Summit was held on Thursday, February 19th at the NICC Town Clock Center. Jefferson had participants in YCF.
This year’s topics included:
- Local Topic:
- National Topic:
- International Topic:
Thank you to coaches Katherine Thimmesch and Betsy Pelkey for working with our YCF group.
6th grade:
7th grade:
8th grade:
2013-14 = 50 students participated.
2012-13 = 47 students participated.
2011-12 = 35 students participated.
Honor Choirs
Opus Honor Choir Festival
8th Grade: Evan Wieser
River City HarMENy
7th Grade: Tristan Miller, Ted Spring, Zaebian Weis
8th Grade: Maxfield Coenen
Honor Choir
7th Grade: Zaebian Weis
8th Grade: Maxfield Coenen, Evan Wieser
Honor Orchestras
NIESTA Honors Orchestra
8th Grade: Grace Harwood, Wesley Miller
Kennedy Honors Orchestra
8th: Maxfield Coenen, Heather Hostager
Jazz Band
8th grade:
Wind Ensemble
6th Grade:
7th Grade:
8th Grade:
Band and Orchestra Mentors
Seventh grade students who have shown exceptional ability in band and orchestra were given the opportunity to be 7th grade tutors and assist with the 6th grade. The 7th grade tutors will work with the 6th graders to improve their musicianship (including playing the right notes at the right time with good technique) but will also demonstrate proper rehearsal etiquette, and keep the 6th grade students on task as well. The 7th grade students will benefit from the tutoring as they lead by example.
Band Mentors:
Orchestra Mentors:
Celebration Choir
In addition to weekly practices, students in the Celebration Choir had the opportunity to work with Hempstead High School choir director Terri Slade to improve their vocal performance & technique.
6th grade:
7th grade:
8th grade:
2012-13 23 students
2011-12 18 students
2010-11 17 students
Talent Show
Jefferson's 4th annual talent show was a showcase for talented students in the area of performing arts. Students auditioned and were selected in different areas including: singing, dancing, playing piano or guitar, performing as an ensemble, or even stand-up comedy.
6th grade:
7th grade:
8th grade:
Alternates:
To see some of our talented performers, check out the videos on our Facebook page.
The Sound of Music
The Sound of Music Leads:
- Maria:
- Captain von Trapp:
- Leisl:
- Friedrich:
- Louisa:
- Kurt:
- Bridgitta:
- Marta:
- Gretl:
- Rolf:
Our leads worked with directors Emily Zebarth, as well as with Mary Ogelsby, and multiple high school student mentors in order to develop their skills in the performing arts.
LEADERSHIP
Green Dot Student Leadership
with guidance counselors Paula Baumann and Lisa Schroederto improve Jefferson's climate and culture, striving to end bullying at TJMS.
7th Grade:
8th Grade:
Hillhawk Helpers
Members:
Projects included:
- Preparing and serving a Thanksgiving meal for our custodians
- Volunteering at Audubon Elementary
- Holiday Grams
- Preparing and serving snacks and drinks for teachers during conferences.
TJMS Live
7th grade:
8th grade:
2013-14: 8 students participated
2012-13: 12 students participated
2011-12: 28 students participated
2010-11: 20 students participated
Check out one of our TJMS Live Shows below:
Special Olympics Peer Helpers
Peer Helpers: Taya Hess, Olivia Meyer, Randa Oltmanns, Madi Peter, Grace Specht
Other GT Programming
Jeff Talks
6th Grade:
7th Grade:
LEAP GT Opportunities
- Drama Club - participants
- Chess Club = participants
- Creative Arts Challenge = participants
- Lego Building Lab = participants
Meet the TJMS GT Facilitator
Email: miweber@dbqschools.org
Website: http://www.jefferson.dubuque.k12.ia.us
Location: 1105 Althauser Street, Dubuque, IA
Phone: 563-552-4700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tjmsdbq
Twitter: @tjmsdbq