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Administrator's Corner
April 17, 2023
Happy Monday, Spartans!
We had a wonderful testing week last week. Thank you to the students and families for getting here on time and doing well.
CMAS science is Friday, April 21st. Only juniors will have school that day.
Advanced Placement testing starts in two weeks. Please make sure your students are aware of their testing dates.
Keep working hard Spartans - only five weeks of classes left.
Feliz lunes, Spartans!
Tuvimos una maravillosa semana de pruebas la semana pasada. Gracias a los estudiantes y familias por llegar a tiempo y hacerlo bien. La ciencia de
CMAS es viernes, 21 de abril. Solo los juniors tendrán escuela ese día. Las pruebas de colocación avanzada de
comienzan en dos semanas. Por favor, asegúrese de que sus estudiantes estén al tanto de las fechas de sus exámenes.
sigue trabajando duro espartanos - solo quedan cinco semanas de clases.
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Jon Poole
Assistant Principal
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Monday-
- TJ Online Auction (details below)
- TJ Film Festival: 6 p.m. in the auditorium (details below)
Tuesday-
- TJ Online Auction (details below)
- TJ Talks: 5:00 p.m. (details below)
Wednesday-
- TJ Online Auction (details below)
Thursday-
- TJ Online Auction (details below)
- Senior Panorama Photo: 11:00 a.m.
- TJ Food Bank Distribution: 3-5:00 p.m. (details below)
Friday-
- CMAS testing (11th grade only- school closed for everyone else)
Saturday-
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Big thanks to DU for providing breakfast burritos for students during last Wednesday's testing! And big thanks to TJ admin for providing breakfast burritos on Thursday and Friday! Students were well fed and ready for testing.
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Congratulations to Boettcher Scholarship recipient TJ Senior Kate Jordan Little! Kate received the prestigious 71-year-old Boettcher Foundation Scholarship out of more than 1,500 Colorado applicants that is designed to keep the best and brightest students here in Colorado. Kate was awarded a four year, full ride scholarship at the choice of any college in Colorado. Boettcher Scholars are selected for their academic achievement, outstanding character, and service and leadership in their school and community. Kate will be attending the University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business as a Boettcher Scholar, Leeds Scholar and Presidents Leadership Scholar. “The Boettcher Scholarship is an investment in our state’s doers and difference makers. It not only recognizes Kate’s past achievements but also her future leadership impact on the State of Colorado.” - Boettcher Foundation. WAY TO GO, KATE!
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Congratulations to Alex Alcala for winning the Suntec Concrete Award!
A student nominated him for making a difference in their life, and last week they came to surprise Mr. Alcala with $3,000 worth of PE equipment. Way to go, Alcala!
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Congrats to our Monticello singers! They did a great job singing the anthem at the Rockies game on April 7th. Here's a picture of them with famous TJ alum and Rockies pitcher Kyle Freeland! | |
Announcing the 7th Annual Thomas Jefferson High School Auction! | |
The TJ Auction is live and ready for your bids! Go and check it out HERE! Or go to the TJ homepage—you’ll see the link there! | |
This spring break, TJ Jazz Band took a journey through the evolution of jazz & blues music and the civil rights movement. Students traveled to New Orleans, where they played a free concert on the Mississippi River and went to the World War II Museum. Memphis was the next stop, where they visited Graceland and the Civil Rights Museum. The trip ended in Chicago, where they gave another performance at the Field Museum and saw an amazing live show at a jazz club downtown. Chaperones Robin Morrissey, Fred Allen, Andre Moss, and Emily Lupo, agreed that it was a very memorable experience for all. Thank you to Robin Morrissey for planning this unforgettable adventure for our TJ students! | |
First Annual Film Festival - TONIGHT! | |
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Join us for TJ's First Annual Film Festival! Video Production students from 10th, 11th, and 12th grade have a total of 48 videos nominated across 8 different categories. We will show a highlight reel for each category, and each winning video will be played in full.
Festival will take place TONIGHT at 6:00 p.m. in the auditorium. FREE ADMISSION!
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TJ Food Distribution Program | |
Juniors Testing this Friday | |
Juniors, just a reminder that this Friday, April 21st you will be taking CMAS. Again, be sure that you bring your chromebooks fully charged that day. We will not have any loaners available!! If you’re having issues be sure to meet with Jess Delgado no later than Thursday. | | |
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- As Seniors check out, please go to Parent Portal and pay their fees so that they can check out on May 12th
- AP Testing is rapidly approaching in May. If you haven't paid for your student's AP test in MySchoolBucks, please go to your Parent Portal and pay for it before exam day.
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PTO Awards over $20,000 in grants to the school
At last week’s meeting, the PTO considered the 28 grant requests (totaling $41,000) submitted by TJ staff to the Spartan Grants program. We were able to fund 21 of the requests, totaling $21,645. More news on the grants awarded will appear in a future newsletter. The money for these grants comes from the TJ Auction, which opened last night. We have a goal to raise $20,000 this year, so please register for the auction, bid early and often! There is also a spot to make a straight donation, which is 100% tax deductible and potentially eligible for a corporate match if your employer provides this opportunity. More information on the auction is in this newsletter. And THANK YOU to auction chairs, Megan Perkins and Becca Mahoney and all of the parents who helped secure donations.
Staff Appreciation Week needs your support!
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Our Staff Appreciation committee showers our teachers and staff throughout the year with appreciation events. This includes holiday
and Valentine’s gifts, staff lunches 2-3 times per year and a week of Staff Appreciation events each May. With over 150 employees to reward, our annual expenses are about $6,000, but to date, we’ve only received around $1250 in donations.
Our staff are grateful and so appreciative of these efforts. Many remark that TJ has the best PTO and parents in the district!
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The PTO is currently making plans for next month’s Staff Appreciation Week - May 1-5. Each day our teachers and staff will get a special treat or gift, facilitated by the parent committee for one of the classes.
How can you help? We’ll handle all of the plans and legwork, but please consider making a
tax-deductible donation to the fund online here. And if this is your passion, let us know and we’ll
add you to the committee for next year’s efforts. email: http://TJHSpto@gmail.com
2023-24 PTO Board Update
Congratulations to Erin Kimmel, parent of a freshman, who was elected to position of PTO
Treasurer. We are so grateful that she stepped up to help! Additional vacancies for next year
include:
Secretary
Fund Raising Committee Chair(s)
Class of 2026 Member at Large
Are you feeling the arm twist yet? Please reach out to discuss! Email:
TJHSpto@gmail.com
April PTO Minutes and Financials are now Online
Click here to find the most recent PTO documents, as well as last month’s meeting minutes and
an archive of past meeting minutes and monthly financial statements.
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Senior Checkout - Health Center | |
This next announcement is for any graduating senior. Make sure to book your Senior Check-Out Appointment with the Clinic. This is a senior specific appointment where you will receive a pamphlet filled with helpful health information, different resources, and be able to speak with your provider about accessing care after graduation. You will also be able to discuss any health questions or concerns you may have. The clinic is open from 7:30 am- 4:00 pm Monday-Friday. Book your appointment today! | |
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SOME HELPFUL INFORMATION FROM YOUR CLASS OF 2023 SPONSORS, ANNIE BERG AND NIC LONG:
“A NIGHT UNDER THE STARS” PROM WILL TAKE PLACE 8PM-11PM SATURDAY 4/29 ROOFTOP OF THE DENVER ATHLETIC CLUB!
Address: 1325 Glenarm Place Denver 80204
*Please remind your students to continue checking Schoology, Remind, Advisement Lessons, and Spartan Edition for updated prom related information!
*Tickets will be sold THIS WEEK during lunch in the main lobby. Ticket prices: $40 per duo, $25 per single.
*MANDATORY PROM SAFETY ASSEMBLY FOR ALL SENIORS- 4/19 from 1:45PM- 2:45PM in the Auditorium. Please look out for more information coming from Mr. Christoff!
*If your student is planning to bring a non-TJ student as their guest, they must speak with Mr. Skari to get a Prom Guest Permission Slip.
*If your student’s attendance rate is lower than 93%, they must speak with Mr. Skari.
WE CANNOT WAIT TO CELEBRATE WITH THE CLASS OF 2023!
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Resources Available for Prom | |
All for One Golf Tournament - Sponsors and Players Needed! | |
Denver Health School Based Health Centers are offering $30 visa gift cards to any DPS Student or Sibling who gets their Covid-19 vaccine! | |
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These are the requirements:
· DPS Students or DPS Sibling
· Must receive Covid-19 vaccine at the SBHC site during a provider visit
· Visa is gifted for EVERY Covid vaccine dose (1st, 2nd, booster) However TJ only has booster doses at this time – the bivalent Pfizer booster – this can only be given after the primary series.
· Multiple visa gift cards can be gifted to the same family – example: 2 siblings are scheduled – family is gifted one $60 visa card or 2 -$30 visa gift cards.
Funds for additional family members receiving doses will be loaded to the initial visa gift card provided two weeks after visit completion.
Call 303-602-8958 to schedule an appointment!
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The Spirit Store will be open every month during First Friday. In the meantime, if you are looking for a TJ hoodie, t-shirt, PJ pants, joggers, hat, seat cushion, sticker, bracelet, etc., please email us at TJHS.Store@gmail.com and we’ll help you get the items you want. | |
Mental Health and Social/Emotional Tips | |
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Did You Know...?
(En Español)
Earth Day, April 22nd, is almost here! Earth Day is an annual event celebrated around the world that focuses on environmental protection. What we love about this day is that in addition to us getting outdoors and enjoying where we live, we can learn about small and easy steps we can take every day to positively impact our environment.
Some facts:
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Americans use 380 BILLION plastic bags used each year. Our use of plastic bags annually requires 12 MILLION barrels of oil
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Annually, Americans throw away 34 MILLION TONS of paper
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In one day, each person creates approximately 4 POUNDS of trash
What are some small changes I can make right now?
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Carry reusable bags that are washable and able to be condensed easily so you can carry them in your car, purse or pocket! Before you use a plastic bag, think, “does this really need to be in a bag?” or “can I put this in a Tupperware?” Aim to use glass containers, as they are better for the environment and usually BPA free.
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Think twice about printing that email or document, and remember to recycle all paper! Thinking about all those unwanted catalogs you get? Consider canceling unwanted catalogs through this website: www.catalogchoice.org
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Remember to recycle as much as possible. Find out where you can recycle ANYTHING at
https://search.earth911.com/
Test your knowledge! Take a quiz!
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News from the Denver Scholarship Foundation Future Center | |
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Spartan Seniors and Families,
Keep up the AMAZING work and enjoy your final weeks of high school! Be sure to share your scholarship and grant wins here by April 25th for recognition in your Graduation Program!
- Complete your Comparing the Cost of Your Colleges assignment/spreadsheet to help identify your best fit! Remember to consider academic and social factors too.
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Check your college portals REGULARLY and provide requested information PROMPTLY. Not doing so can cause you to miss out on financial aid.
- Once you’ve made a college decision, be sure to complete your college’s Next Steps promptly to allow you preferred access to housing, orientation timeslots, etc.
Important Dates and Opportunities:
The Denver Scholarship Foundation Scholarship Application is OPEN for applications! Apply by April 20th and plan to attend the Almost There info session on April 24th!
Friday, April 21st: MSU Denver/TJ Orientation Day, CU Denver Admitted Students Day
Monday, April 24th: DSF Scholarship Almost There info session REQUIRED
Tuesday, April 25th: Scholarship Wins form DUE!
Class of 2024 and families: Be sure to check your schoology course list for YOUR TJ Future Center 2024 course. Use the resources provided to continue your college planning. Build your college and scholarship list over the next few months to be ready for your college app process!
Emily Webster
DSF College Advisor
emily_webster@dpsk12.net
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FAQ - CLICK HERE FOR MORE AFTER PROM INFO/GUIDELINES!
After_Prom_FAQ
- THIS WEEK: Decore-Making/Painting Pre-Prom-April 15, 2023 11-3 at TJ - sign up below!
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VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED:
AFTER PROM SIGN UP-GENIUS
- Come Join the After Prom Event Fun - bring a friend!
- Many Volunteer Slots Available - the day before, day of, during the event and day after!
- SEE SIGN-UP GENIUS for specific slots and fun people to volunteer with!
We need 60+ parents and community members to step forward and be part of this really fun event! Your name is already in here if you signed up on the Google spreadsheet, contact Karla for any necessary changes. For more information contact Karla Henke karladhenke@gmail.com
WHAT IS AFTER PROM?
- After Prom is a super fun, FREE event for Seniors that is Parent-organized and designed to keep our Students safe late into the night after their Prom Dance!
- It’s a huge, fabulously themed event at TJ! Yes, FREE!
- Featuring incredible food, games, mini golf, tattoo artist, many giant inflatable games and fun, giant trike races, photo opportunities, prizes, drawings, casino blackjack, poker, roulette, relaxation, DJ, Karaoke and SO MUCH MORE!
THEME: “Oh the Places You’ll Go” -
- Transforming TJ into a magical land featuring various, decorated famous Cities & attractions all around TJ!
- New York, Hollywood, Daytona 500, Maui, Las Vegas, Pebble Beach, Disney World and more!!
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PRIZE PATROL - THANK YOU! We have more than 100 Prizes to give away at After Prom
($3,000+worth!)
including:
- Big Screen TV
- PlayStation 5
- iPad
- Beats Headphones
- AirPods
- CASH
- Tons of awesome gift cards!
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- If you’d still like to send a cash or gift card of $15, $20, $50 or more please contact Sam or Jennifer Williams below!
- Prizes for Casino, Daytona 500 Races, Karaoke, Door Prizes and more!
- Click here for more information:
PRIZE PATROL AFTER PROM
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Contact Sam (303-884-7435) or Jennifer (720-949-4091) Williams with any questions or prize pickup coordination if unable to leave at the TJ office with Mrs. Melanie! We couldn’t do this without you, thank you! | | |
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2023 PARENTS:
LAST CALL!
AFTER PROM IS IN 3 MONTHS!
Please DONATE $23 for ‘23
$10 $23 $50 $100 $230 whatever you are able to do! This money has supported all the 2023 fun class activities the past four years, community-building, senior year events, and now goes to AFTER-PROM!
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MARK YOUR 2023 CALENDAR!
UPCOMING FUNDRAISING & EVENTS for SENIOR Class of 2023!
*STUDENTS: SENIOR PROM TICKETS GO ON SALE: Monday, April 17, 2023 - Thursday, April 27, 2023 in lobby. $40/duo, $25/single. Cash is great, credit cards to Mrs. Allen Treasurer. If you want to help Mrs. Berg and Mr. Long sell, please contact them! info at bottom of page.
*STUDENTS: MANDATORY PROM SAFETY ASSEMBLY: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 - 1:45 - 2:45 p.m. in Auditorium
*STUDENTS: SENIOR GROUP PANORAMA PHOTO: Thursday, April 20, outside in front of TJ during 4th Period around 10:45 - BE THERE!
*PARENTS & STUDENTS: SENIOR PROM & AFTER PROM: Saturday, April 29, 2023!
Senior Prom Dance 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. at the Denver Athletic Club Rooftop - 1325 Glenarm Place
“A Night Under the Stars!” - Advance Tickets required
After Prom Events 11 p.m. - 2 a.m. at Thomas Jefferson - Free event with Student ID
“Oh the Places You’ll Go!”
*PARENTS & STUDENTS: SENIOR AWARDS NIGHT: Tuesday, May 2nd in Auditorium by Invitation only - Time 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
* SENIORS & PARENTS GRADUATION INFO
TJ CLASS OF 2023 MANDATORY GRADUATION DATES:
Senior Check-out Day 1:
Friday, May 12, 2023 - 7:30 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Thomas Jefferson High School
Senior Breakfast, Rehearsal, Cap & Gown Pick-up - Check-out Day 2:
Monday, May 15, 2023 - 7:00 a.m. Senior Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Rehearsal, Cap & Gown Pick-up and Final Check-out Opportunity
Thomas Jefferson High School
Graduation Rehearsal:
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 - 10:00 a.m. to Noon
University of Denver - Magness Arena
TJ 2023 Graduation Ceremony:
Thursday, May 18, 2023 - Senior Arrival at 1:00 p.m. - Ceremony at 2:00 p.m.
University of Denver - Magness Arena
There is not a limit on Graduation Guests
For Questions Contact Danyelle Charles: ddillar@dpsk12.net 720-423-7050
For a printable version Click Here:
TJ CLASS OF 2023 MANDATORY GRADUATION DATES
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2023 SENIOR PARENTS!
THIS IS THE MONTH WE NEED YOU MOST!
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The end is near! Can you believe in a few short months the Juniors will be SENIORS?! The parents and community have been so generous with supporting the Class of 2024 and we can’t
thank you enough!
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Please consider donating to the Class of 2024 Prom! | |
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https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZI5ZQ2XQU04MZG_ZZ5Y8RLWT7OPN6F
Class Donations
Have you donated to the Class of 2024 yet? If you have, thank you! If you haven’t, now is your chance! As a final push for the current school year, we are asking that each family donate $50-$100 to the class for after prom. If this happens, we can guarantee funds for after-prom and can focus on fun Senior year events and planning!
Of course, donations at any time and in any amount are always welcome and corporate matching is always accepted!
Please click on the PTO Square link to support the class. Feel free to pass the link onto family and friends! (https://tjhsstore.square.site/product/2024-class-donations/96)
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WE NEED YOUR HELP! Please save the Date for the first Class of 2026 social event: a "Bottom of the 9th" Tailgate Party!
The event will take place on Thursday, May 4th immediately after school near the baseball field. All freshman and their parents are invited to join us at the event then stay to cheer on the TJ JV team at their last home game against South.
We need your help in making this event a success.
Please look at our sign up genius for event supplies and volunteer needs:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084CADA72FA31-bottom
If you have any questions about the event or upcoming meeting, please contact Carrie Alleman at carriealleman@yahoo.com or Sheila Tyler at sheilamtyler@yahoo.com
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