Thomas Jefferson Middle School

After reading the novel, Becoming Muhammad Ali, by James Patterson and Kwame Alexander, Mrs. Kelley's reading classes pulled figurative language from the novel and brought them to life through painting on a canvas!

Congratulations to the cast and crew of this year's TJMS production of Beauty and the Beast! Check out more pictures in the spotlight section on the TJMS website.

In an effort to spread kindness during Random Act of Kindness Week (Feb 14th - Feb 20th) our TJ School Counselors organized interactive 'cups of kindness' and 'compliment cards' for students to participate in spreading smiles to students and staff throughout the week!

Each year Cupid makes a special visit to TJMS students bringing endless smiles to the faces of our students. Students were greeted at school with a special treat, smile and were able to spot Cupid all day long making it an extra lovable Valentines Day!

Congratulations to all TJMS 6th grade LEAD graduates!

TJMS welcomed Chris Singleton on Thursday, January 19th to share his mission of unity. " Everyone should feel celebrated." Thank you Chris for reminding us that we can't control everything in our lives, but we can control how we respond to things. Pictured from left to right: Vice Principal Michael Grubman, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services Camille DeFranco, Superintendent Nicholas Norcia, Chris Singleton, Principal Michael Weaver and Vice Principal Jenna Renna.

The 7th and 8th Grade Social Studies teachers at TJMS wish to congratulate Tavia Abdul Rasheed for winning this year's TJMS Geography Bee!

We would like to thank the Tyszko family for their continued support and efforts to help others in memory of their son, Peter, who died on January 17, 2022 of complications from sarcoma. In the spirit of giving, they have organized what will become an annual blood drive which will take place on Saturday, January 28, 2023 in the TJ gymnasium. To learn how you can participate and schedule an appointment, please see the following link @ Peter Tyszko Community Blood Drive.

Congratulations to all participants of our annual pumpkin decorating contest! They all looked great! Here is just a sampling of the entries.

On behalf of your colleagues, students, and the TJMS community, congratulations to Mrs. Taormina on being named this year's Teacher of the Year and to Mrs. Friedman on being named this year's Educational Services Professional of the Year.

How to Donate to Christian Kicks.... Students will be competing in a Penny War to help raise funds. Pennies and dollars in your grade level’s container is good . . . silver in your opposing grade's containers is bad for them. We will be having a pop-up snack sale on December 23 during the Polar Bear with 100% of all money raised dedicated to the purchase of care packages. In addition to student efforts, parents have asked about making a direct donation. Donations in any amount will be accepted until December 31, 2022 and information on how to donate has been emailed to families and posted on Google Classroom.

Walk-A-Thon 2022 Congratulations to all participates at our 4th Annual Christian’s Kicks with Love from Peter Holiday Drive for Hackensack Children’s Hospital. Check out the pictures of some of the banners created during the event. Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve, students, families and friends are invited to help us raise funds that will be used to purchase care packages for patients receiving treatment at Hackensack Children’s Hospital. Each packet includes a Vans backpack, a new pair Christian’s favorite-colored Vans shoe, and a LIDS gift card for each child to be able to purchase a hat of their choice . Our hope is to provide a little bit of comfort and add a spring to each child’s step during their medical journey. Over the last three years we have donated over 200 care packages and the hospital is very appreciative of our efforts. See the "How to Donate" post for more information.