Leading up the holiday break, Mrs. Kelley and Mrs. Jaffe's 6th grade reading classes at Thomas Jefferson Middle School participated in some friendly competition. They decorated gingerbread houses and enjoyed some leftover candy during the 2nd Annual Gingerbread Decorating Competition.
On Wednesday, December 11, 2024, the Multilingual Learners at TJMS had their annual Comfort Foods Party. This was a celebration of their book project in which each student writes a memoir piece about their family's favorite recipe or dish from their home country. Mrs. Finneran and Mrs. Palmieri also shared their own recipes with their classes. Staff was invited to attend to learn and celebrate with our students.
On behalf of your colleagues, students and the TJMS community, congratulations to Mrs. Michelman on being named this year's Teacher of the Year and to Mrs. Compolo on being named this year's Educational Services Professional of the Year!
Today, students and staff at TJMS kicked off the 6th Annual Christian's Kicks with Love from Lucy and Peter Holiday Drive! The 2nd Annual Capture the Turkey Tournament and Spirit Day was a great time for all. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
A special thank you to the members of the Fair Lawn Veteran Affairs for speaking to the 8th grade students at TJMS. The stories you shared will forever be remembered.
🎃Happy Halloween from TJMS! 🎃
Mrs. Finneran’s and Mrs. Palmieri’s multilingual students learned about fall traditions. For the past 15 years, classes teamed up to paint pumpkins, try new foods and socialize with one another. A great time was had by all!
Welcome back Thomas Jefferson Middle School! Our 1st day tailgate was a success thanks to the TJ PTO, Fair Lawn Cutter Cheerleaders, Captain Cutter, our staff, students and families! Have a great school year everyone!
Congrats to the TJMS Class of 2024!
This spring, Peers for Peace and National Honor Society at TJ have worked to Light It Up Blue for Autism Awareness and our Stepping Stones friends at Westmoreland. Thanks to their fundraising efforts, we are proud to collaborate with Ms. Dell’Aglio, Ms. Garbus,Ms. Stabinski, Ms. Gruber, Ms. Parsells, and the Fair Lawn Police Department in making a
special delivery of Christian’s Kicks .
Attention Grade 5 and 6 Families: Grade 5 and 6 students enrolled in Fair Lawn Schools ar invited back to their middle school with their family to experience Science, Technology, Engineering and Math activities. Grade 5 will be held on April 17th and Grade 6 will be held on May 1st. Please register to attend (see link in image).
Congratulations to Miss Zimmer for receiving a proclamation last night at Borough Hall. This proclamation recognizes Autism Awareness Month and Miss Zimmer, along other community individuals, were selected to be representatives for Autism Awareness Month because of their commitment to their students, community leaders in the area of autism awareness and their ability to help others thrive. Miss Zimmer is a member of the Fair Lawn Access for All Committee whose mission is to promote help and support for differently abled adults. Congratulations Miss Zimmer for your dedication and commitment towards helping others, not only at TJMS, but the entire Fair Lawn Community.
On Thursday ,the first round of 7th grade Thomas Jefferson Middle School students visited the FLHS Planetarium. A great time was had by all.
Congratulations to the Cast and Crew of Newsies Jr. on a fantastic weekend of performances! Check out these photos for some highlights.
The TJMS Jazz Band and Chamber Orchestra performed for senior citizens at the Fair Lawn Senior Center. Great performance by all.
Recently, 8th grade students, from Thomas Jefferson Middle School, visited the Holocaust Museum Center for Tolerance and Education at Rockland Community College in New York. The mission of the center is to educate, through the lens of the Holocaust, about the dangers of intolerance, to invoke critical thinking, and to inspire moral courage in the face of injustice.
Exciting month coming up at Fair Lawn Public Schools! Support the arts! Buy your tickets today! See Flyer for more information.
YEARBOOK DEADLINE IS FAST APPROACHING!!!
The Yearbook Club is excited to announce that the 2023-2024 TJMS Yearbook is currently on sale! The yearbook chronicles Grades 5-8, with a special emphasis on the graduating eighth grade class.
Order online HERE or pay by check.
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1019367/Thomas-Jefferson-Middle-School/
The cost of this year's book is $35.00. All checks are to be made payable to "Thomas Jefferson Middle School" and must be given to Ms. Bonito in room 217.
All orders must be placed by FRIDAY, MARCH 1ST. We cannot guarantee that you will be able to purchase a yearbook after that date.
If you have any questions about yearbook sales, email Ms. Bonito at dbonito@fairlawnschools.org
Fair Lawn Public Schools will have a snow day and will be closed on February 13, 2024. Stay safe everyone.
Congratulations to 7th grader Jonathan Markovich on winning this year's Thomas Jefferson Middle School Geography Bee! Impressive final round by all!
