April 26, 2021
Administrator's Corner
From May 3rd-17th, all instruction will continue to be synchronous, but we will have all students learning from home, as we need the building for in-person AP testing. AP exams will be in-person, paper/pencil during the times listed below.
Some important upcoming dates and events:
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May 4th - Senior awards night by invitation
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May 14th - Last Day for Seniors
- Seniors who need to complete ICAP, Edgenuity or coursework will stay through May 21st
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May 14th - PowderPuff Game 7 pm at TJ
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May 22nd - Senior Parade (Tentative)
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TBD - Senior checkout
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TBD - Graduation (we are still waiting on the district's decision about this)
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Finals - week of May 24th: click here for the finals schedule (each final will be 90 minutes - detailed bell schedule to come later).
The year will be over before we know it! Please be sure that your students are online and connecting with their teachers so that everyone can finish strong!
Del 3rd al 17th de mayo, toda la instrucción continuará siendo sincrónica, pero todos los estudiantes aprenderán desde casa, ya que necesitamos el edificio para la prueba AP en persona. Los exámenes AP serán en persona, papel/lápiz durante los tiempos que se indican a continuación.
Algunas fechas y eventos importantes:
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4th de mayo - Noche de premios para personas mayores por invitación
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14th de mayo - último día para personas mayores
- las personas mayores que necesiten completar ICAP, Edgenuity o coursework se alojarán hasta el 21st de mayo
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14th de mayo - PowderPuff Game 7 pm en TJ
- Mayo de 22nd - Desfile para personas mayores (tentativo)
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por determinar - Desfile para personas mayores
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por determinar - Graduación (todavía estamos esperando la decisión del distrito sobre esto)
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finales - semana del 24th de mayo: haz clic aquí para ver el calendario de finales (cada final será de 90 minutos - horario detallado de la campana para venir más tarde).
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¡El año habrá terminado antes de que nos demos cuenta! Por favor, asegúrese de que sus estudiantes están en línea y conectarse con sus profesores para que todo el mundo pueda terminar fuerte!
Paula Hammel
Assistant Principal
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Monday-
- Regular Remote Monday schedule
- Interact Fundraiser at Ester's: 4-11 p.m. (details below)
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- Denver Health Clinic - closed today
Saturday-
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- Thank you to the entire TJ community for your support in making the 2021 Online Auction a huge success! Read below for the exciting news about how much money was raised this year!
- A big shout out to all of the volunteers and everyone who made the TJ Vaccine Clinic on Saturday run smoothly! See below for instructions on scheduling your second dose for 5/15.
- Very proud of all of our SkillsUSA members that qualify to participate in SkillsUSA Colorado this year. We were honored to have 9 gold winners, 4 silver winners, and 1 bronze winner this year. Students who are 1st (Gold) winners qualify to participate in SkillsUSA National competition. If you have any of these students in your class, please congratulate them for placing, and for the hard work they demonstrated.
Web Design
1st- Mitch Siegel and Apsan Bishwokarma
2nd- Gabriella DeMaria & Deqa Muse
3D Visualization
1st- Lila Rubin & Deacon Thompson
Digital Video Cinema
1st- Luke Tracy & Cason Rohn
Photography
1st- Kate Little
2nd- Aidan Mishell
Computer Science
1st- Kyle Barcus
T-shirt Design
2nd-Roxanne Wilkerson
3rd- Jason Hetzel
Job Demonstration
1st- Cece Prime- Morales
State Officer
Cece Prime- Morales- Vice President
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TJ Vaccine Clinic for 16+ - Second Dose: May 15 |
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Spartan Families,
In partnership with Governor Polis’ Vaccine for All efforts, we are very excited to announce the opportunity for TJ students (16+) and our TJ families/community who already received the Pfizer vaccine on Saturday to receive the second shot at TJ on May 15!
Age 16 and up are eligible and a parent must be present to receive the vaccine if under 18.
Resources:
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5th Annual Thomas Jefferson High School Auction - Thank You! |
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Thank you to the entire TJ community for your support in making the 2021 Online Auction a huge success! We are so excited to share that a net total of over $16,000 was raised this year! Proceeds from the Auction will be dedicated to our classroom grant program, building improvements, and helping those in our TJ community.
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Interact Fundraiser at Ester's |
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Join us at Esters Neighborhood Pub TODAY from 4 pm - 11 pm. Please mention TJ Interact Club when ordering so that 20% of all proceeds will be donated to the DPS Homeless Education Network! You can also support this fundraiser through take-out orders by putting that you are supporting the Thomas Jefferson Interact Club in the notes of your order.
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Hello future TJ Spartans & Families!
As a result of the recently updated health guidelines, we are now able to offer a limited number of in-person tours for our incoming 9th graders! Tours will be held on Saturday, May 8th from 9am to noon and will be 30 minutes. Tours are for future 9th grade students only, no family members please. See the flyer for more details. If you are interested in signing up, please do so here: https://forms.gle/kg6ZaMYC7mxh8SGj8 no later than Monday, May 3rd.
Thank you!
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TJ Food Drive & Distribution |
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April TJ Food Distribution: Tuesday, APRIL 27 from 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm in the far Northeast corner of the TJ parking lot (along the softball field fence). Please sign up HERE!
In support of TJ student Grace Leonard’s Colorado Young Leaders project to promote food accessibility in Colorado communities, the week of April 26 Grace will be collecting dried beans, dried pasta, white rice, and canned tomatoes that she will distribute on May 1 along with her cookbook “Cookbook of Change” which advocates food access while providing nutritional, sustainable, and inexpensive recipes. If you are able to donate any of these items you can do so at Grace’s house (3020 S. Williams Street, Denver, CO 80210) or at any of the "TJ Food Bank" box at any of the following locations:
· 7996 E. Jefferson Place, Denver, 80237
· 7500 E. Dartmouth Avenue #25, Denver, 80231
· 2750 E. Bates Avenue, Denver, 80210
· 3732 S. Sebring Court, Denver, 80237
· 6895 Eastmoor Drive, Denver, 80237
· 7925 E. Mexico Avenue, Denver, 80231
· 2805 S. Gilpin Street, Denver, 80210
· 3614 S. Hudson Street, Denver, 80237
· 3004 S. Milwaukee Circle, Denver, 80210
· 3734 S. Oneida Way, Denver, 80237
· 3771 S. Rosemary Way, Denver, 80237
Thank you for your support!
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Yearbook News and Senior Photos |
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The yearbooks will not be available for pickup by Senior Checkout. They will be available for pick up the week of May 24. More details to come! |
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Other DPS Options for Vaccines |
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Step Up as a TJ PTO Officer Next Year
The PTO is a dedicated group of parents who do so much to support the TJ community, but we need leadership to stay on course. Please consider how you can use your skills to help TJ staff and students be the best they can be. We can’t be Spartan Strong without YOU!
We need parents to serve in the following ways…
- Vice President 2020-21: ideally this person will take on the role of President for in 2021-22 school year
- Vice President 2021-22
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Hospitality/Teacher Appreciation Committee Chair
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Online Registration for 2021-22 School Year |
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We will be working on a new collection of items for an online sale. Please watch the newsletter and School Deets for information. Reach out to TJHS.STORE@GMAIL.COM with any questions!
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Attention: Parents of Juniors! |
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Students, parents, and counselors can sign up to attend any of the panels and College Roundtable sessions. The panels will cover pertinent information juniors and their families will need heading into their college search process, such as: visiting campus (in-person or virtually), basics on the college admissions and financial aid processes, and the various testing options institutions offer.
The College Roundtable sessions will be short introductions to 5 universities per session. These do not overlap so students can sign up for as many as they wish without having to choose between schools. There is one registration form for the Roundtables and students will select their desired session(s) during registration.
You can find more information, and register, on ROAR’s Upcoming Events website.
Our ROAR Events would not be as successful without you and your help in promoting our events. Thank you, in advance, for sharing this information and always being such a great advocate for ROAR.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Kylie Rigdon at krigdon@utk.edu or 865.630.0620.
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College and Career Readiness |
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Our goal is that all students graduate college and career ready. One of the ways we achieve this goal is to support students' career and college exploration through programs that provide opportunities for students to discover how their interests and passions might someday fit into the world of work. There are many resources to help you learn more about career and college programs in DPS, visit collegeandcareer.dpsk12.org to learn more! Handouts: English / Spanish
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Matthew Mason (He/Him/His)
Navigator at Thomas Jefferson High School
DPS Career and College Success
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COVID Funeral Assistance Application |
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Additional information and application:
Mental Health and Social Emotional Tip: Compiled by Samanda Davis, LCSW, MSW and Natalie Koncz, Ed.S., NCSP. Resources: https://www.fema.gov/
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Información adicional y aplicación:
Consejo sobre salud mental y socioemocional: compilado por Samanda Davis, LCSW, MSW y Natalie Koncz, Ed.S., NCSP. Recursos: https://www.fema.gov/
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Annual All for One Golf Tournament - Golfers and Advertisers Needed! |
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The Annual All For One Golf Tournament will be held at Wellshire Golf Course on June 12th. Net proceeds from the tournament are awarded equally to TJ High School and three other neighborhood schools each year, totally $20,000 since 2014. You can participate as a golfer or get lots of exposure for your business as an advertiser. All the details can be found at www.allforonegolf.org or call John at 720 232-4554.
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Chromebook and Materials Distribution - By Appointment Only |
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Dear Spartan Families,
TJHS will continue to offer pick up opportunities for Chromebooks and class materials distribution by appointment only.
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To make a request please fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/h381kzTdGeEnXTa46
- We will contact you using the email address provided in the form to arrange a time for pickup.
- If you are returning damaged technology please make sure the power cord is returned with the unit
- We are out of Wifi Hotspots and we don't know when additional units will be made available.
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School Based Health Centers are OPEN! |
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Denver Health School Based Clinic Staff is excited to welcome back students returning for in-person learning! Whether you are staying remote or coming back to school, we are here for you. Give us a call at 720-423-7190 to set up an appointment! #werehereforyou #covid19 #denverpublicschools
Thomas Jefferson School Based Clinic: 720-423-7190
Consent for Thomas Jefferson School Based Clinic:
English:
Spanish:
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Hello GT Students! The year is quickly coming to an end and the TJ GT Site Team would love the opportunity to send you off in the best way possible – we want to celebrate YOU!
Please join us on Monday, May 3 at 11:30 am (right after classes end) for a Virtual GT End of Year Celebration! Be ready to hear us celebrate you, but also come ready to share celebrations of yourself and others. It’s been a tough year – it’s important to celebrate the small wins as well as the BIG wins. Watch for a personal Google Calendar invite, including the Google Meet code. We look forward to celebrating YOU!
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In an effort to provide GT students and their families with the resources and supports needed to begin/complete their Advanced Learning Plan (ALP), the TJHS GT Site Team has created a Google Classroom for each GT grade level. The title and code for each grade level is listed below:
TJHS Gifted and Talented 2024 Cohort - doyqstu
TJHS Gifted and Talented 2023 Cohort - b7vpvfn
TJHS Gifted and Talented 2022 Cohort - orzg7to
TJHS Gifted and Talented 2021 Cohort - by7mjwi
The TJHS GT Site Team, working alongside our District GT Partners, has included resources, websites and documents to help you complete your ALP goals. Keep in mind that there are affective as well as academic goals. At this time, students should only focus on the Goals / Advanced Learning Plan section and not worry about the badges right now. We don't want you to get in there and feel overwhelmed.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Ms. Tate, our Dean Instruction and GT Point of Contact at adria_tate@dpsk12.org
Our District GT Partner is Brian Beard, brian_beard@dpsk12.org, and you may receive GT newsletters from his office with internship and university opportunities.
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Mental Health and Social/Emotional Tips |
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May 1st is National Fitness Day! You may be asking yourself why you should care. Here is why: YOU can lower your anxiety by 20% if you strength train 2x/week.
A new study found that people who did eight basic strength moves (including squats with weights, bicep curls, and ab crunches) twice a week felt about 20% less tension after two months. Perhaps it is that getting stronger translates to feeling stronger mentally.
Where should I start?
- Make Saturday May 1st your Day 1 of a new routine
- Decide which days of the week will be your strength training days and set reminders in your calendar/phone
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Get inspiration for exercises and sets from online sources: https://www.shape.com/fitness/workouts/strength-training-beginners
- If you don’t have or can’t afford fancy weights/dumbells, use things around your home (food cans/jars, wine bottles, heavy books, etc).
- Try and partner up with a friend or family member. Working out can be more fun with a buddy, and it is a built-in accountability check.
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Mental Health and Social Emotional “Did You Know”: Compiled by Samanda Davis, LCSW, MSW and Natalie Koncz, Ed.S., NCSP. Resources: https://www.bhg.com/; www.shape.com
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News from the Future Center |
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Class of 2021 and Parents,
Be sure to view The Spring Timeline Grid together to ensure you are on track for college enrollment! It contains helpful videos and links to important information. Check your college emails regularly to see if they are asking you for more information to create your financial aid award. Sign up for orientation and secure your housing too!
Seniors, please complete this form so we can celebrate your post-TJ plans!
Please complete this form so we know where to send your Final HS Transcript!
Class of 2022 and Parents,
Please visit your TJ Future Center Schoology course for an assignment regarding your college search and Junior Survey completion. At this time, you can find Summer College Prep Program info, start your scholarship search, review essay tips and view Virtual College Tours. Stay tuned for Virtual Rep Visits, Career Panels and other opportunities throughout the remainder of the year!
Upcoming Deadlines and Events:
Wednesday, April 28: CU Boulder ADMITTED Student Session- pre-registration required, Sallie Mae Presents: How to Pay the Balance Webinar
Thursday, April 29: DPS and Sims Fayola College App Day in the Park, Sallie Mae Presents: How to Pay the Balance Webinar
Saturday, May 1: DSF Scholarship Application DUE
Monday, May 3: James Cook Scholarship Application DUE
Emily Webster
College Advisor | Thomas Jefferson High School
Denver Scholarship Foundation | a 501(c)(3) Public Charity
789 Sherman Street, Suite 610 | Denver, CO 80203
emily_webster@dpsk12.net
ewebster@denverscholarship.org
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Class of '21 - SENIORS!
Stay tuned for information about senior checkout and graduation!
Graduation PARADE! Saturday May 22 – Meet at 9:30 AM to decorate
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Junior Parents,
Thank YOU for an incredible year of FUNdraising for our students' senior year activities! We are in good shape heading into next school year. We appreciate everyone's support. Senior year is right around the corner and we'll be planning '22 graduation activities before you know it.
Please reach out to one of us if you'd like to help coordinate future events.
Thank you!
your class party coordinators,
Tiffany Beach, Lisa Chaiken, and Lisa Freedberg
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Class of 2023 - Sophomores |
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Stay Connected, Spartans! |
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