May 2, 2025

Code Explorer

Mr. Zinn and Mrs. Nelson's Code Explorer's class will meet in 104 today.

NNHS Esports

On Monday May 5th, Naperville North Esports team will be visiting the LC during lunch periods. Students who want to learn more about joining Esports or playing Switches with the esports team can.

Boat Trip

Attention 8th graders! It's time to buy your seat on the bus ride to Chicago for the boat trip. You and your partner need to submit 100 Patriot Pay to Mr. Cobo at the office by Friday, May 9. It's the only way to guarantee you get to pick who you sit next to, so start earning Patriot Pay today!

The LC will be closed today for Spanish MAP testing. Please plan to go around the LC to get to your classes. If you need help from the tech office or from Mrs. Nelson, please come to the LC through the Quiet Space hallway.

LC Books

All LC books are due by May 12th! Check your classrooms, check your lockers...it's time to get all those books returned!

Talent Show

Hey Patriots!

This is a great weekend to organize your posse for the Patriot Student Talent Show tryouts!

Dig deep to find your skills to showcase on the stage on the last day of school.

Checkout the screens around the building for the QR code or the bitly.

Questions: reach out to Rester or Colbert…you can even ask Mr. Havinga…he won’t be able to answer anything, but it keeps him on his feet!

Talent show…do it!!

April 24, 2025

GSA Meeting

GSA will meet after school today in room 229 from 3:00-3:30!

Chess & Game Club

Good Morning Patriots! Looking for a fun activity to get involved in? Why not try Jefferson’s most amazing Chess & Game Club! Stop into room 101 today at 3:00. Bring a friend. Play chess. Play “Beanyo” flick soccer. Play Nok Hockey. Play Jumbo Jenga. Lots to choose from! Chess and Game Club from 3:00 to 4:00 in room 101.

Caudill

Working on all 20 Rebecca Caudill books? The deadline to read and conference all books is tomorrow, April 25th! Check with your LA teacher or Mrs. Nelson if you need to conference!

Positivity Club

Positivity Club is meeting again tomorrow, April 25th at 7:15am in room 102. Join us as we finalize the end of the year spirit days! All are welcome.

The Zen Den

On April 29th, Join Mrs. Halblander in Room 109 either before school or during 6th and 7th period in the Zen Den. Doodle your way into creating a tile of our next mural taking shape in the main first floor hallway. Check TV screens for information.

Denim Day April 30th

Patriots, a student, has been working hard to raise awareness of an important topic that isn’t talked about enough. Sexual assault. April is sexual assault awareness month, and you may have seen the posters and slides on the TVs. Every last Wednesday of April is known as denim day and people show support for survivors by wearing jeans, jean shorts, and jean jackets. Denim day comes from a court case in 1999 where a rape conviction was overturned by a supreme court that said because the victim was wearing tight jeans, she must have helped take them off. In protest to that, protesters showed up on the steps of the supreme court wearing jeans.

So if you want to show support to survivors on April 30th, please wear either jeans, jean shorts or jean jackets. We will also be handing out stickers in Jefferson square.

Spring MAP Testing

Attention JJHS Students!

It’s almost time for Spring MAP testing! Here’s what you need to know:

• Math MAP Test: Tuesday, April 29th

• Reading MAP Test: Tuesday, May 6th

• Spanish MAP Test: Friday, May 2nd (for Dual Language students only)

These tests help show how much you’ve grown since the fall in each subject. While you've taken other tests this year, this one gives us the clearest picture of your progress—and it helps us plan for your classes next year.

Do your best! Take your time, stay focused, and show what you know.

And don’t forget—bring your Chromebook fully charged on each testing day!

You’ve got this, Patriots!

Talent Show

Calling All Patriots! We NEED your Talents! The Student Talent Show is the last day of school…what a fantastic opportunity to impress your classmates with your amazing skills. We need dancers, singers, instrumentalists, bands, comedians…yes that means you Joker!

If you have a talent…we need you for the Talent Show. Talent Show Try-outs are Tuesday May 13th and Thursday May 15th. Check out the TV screens around the building for the bitly link or the QR code to open the Google form to sign up, or go to bit/ly. JJHS talent2025.

If we are short on acts, we will have to endure Mr. Lenz doing an impromptu rap about how much he loves wearing Crocs with Jibbits. Crocs are actually his favorite shoes!

The Talent Show is the very last day of school. Sign up today! If you have questions, please talk to Mr. Rester or Mr. Colbert.

April 30, 2025

April 29, 2025

Code Explorers

Mr. Zinn and Mrs. Nelson's Code Explorers class will meet in room 104 today.

Patriots Plus Protocol

Our next Patriots Plus Protocol is Do Your Best! Start by getting ready for MAP testing. Did you know that this final round of tests helps teachers see how much growth you've made this school year? Make sure you're prepared to do your best by getting sleep and eating breakfast for testing this week and next. Bring a charged Chromebook and a positive attitude so you can do your best. Good luck!

Spring MAP Testing

Good morning, JJHS!

Today, all students will be taking the Math MAP Test. This test helps measure how much you’ve grown in math since the fall—and your hard work all year long is about to shine!

Remember to:

• Take your time

• Show what you know

• And give it your best effort

Please make sure your Chromebook is fully charged and ready to go. You've got this!

Let’s make it a great testing day, Patriots!

Denim Day

Hey Patriots, April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and the last Wednesday of April is known as Denim Day. It began after a 1999 court case where a rape conviction was overturned because the victim was wearing tight jeans. In protest, people wore denim to show support for survivors and challenge harmful myths. This year, Denim Day is this Wednesday, April 30th. Show your support by wearing jeans, jean shorts, or jean jackets. We’ll also be handing out stickers in Jefferson Square. Let’s stand together for survivors.

Moving On Ceremony Audition

Attention 8th Graders. Did you apply to audition for Moving On Ceremony speeches? Check your email for details about Wednesday's audition!

7th Grade WEB LEADERS

Attention all 7th grade accepted WEB leaders. As a reminder, we will be meeting during 5th period lunch in the LC on Thursday, May 1st. Please grab your lunch and bring your computer and come up to the LC. The lunchroom supervisors will have a list with your name on it in order to leave! See you then!

May 5, 2025

NNHS Esports

Today the Naperville North Esports team will be visiting the LC during lunch periods. Students who want to learn more about joining Esports or playing Switches with the esports team can.

More Than Green

Join “More Than Green” on Wednesday, May 7th before school at 7.15 AM. We'll meet in the LC then head outside to plant in our garden beds. We're excited that spring is finally here! Whether this is your first or fifteenth meeting, we'd love to see you there!

Boat Trip

Attention 8th graders! It's time to buy your seat on the bus ride to Chicago for the boat trip. You and your partner need to submit 100 Patriot Pay to Mr. Cobo at the office by Friday, May 9. It's the only way to guarantee you get to pick who you sit next to, so start earning Patriot Pay today!

Last Chance to Dance

Attention ALL PATRIOTS!!! This Friday, May 9th, Student Council is hosting the LAST CHANCE 2 DANCE!! The Last Chance to Dance will be THIS Friday, May 9th from 3 to 4:30. Tickets are $5 and include Pizza, Pop and Chips! Tickets will be sold in Jefferson square all this week before school! Don't miss out! Buy your ticket this week!!!

Talent Show

Hey Patriots! You still have time to get you amazing Talent Show Acts lined up. Tryout forms are due this Friday…not sure what your hidden talents are? Ask your teachers and your friends…they know you. Right now we are still short on student acts…we need more so we can avoid Mr. and Mrs. Kane doing their “Who's on First” skit…it’s good, but, well, we need more student acts! If you have any questions, see Rester or Colbert!

LC Books

All LC books are due by May 12th! Check your classrooms, check your lockers...it's time to get all those books returned!