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Administrator's Corner
February 13, 2023
TJHS is excited to announce that Thomas Jefferson High School will be providing CHALLENGE DAY to our Junior and Senior class. It will be February 13th, 14th, 15th, or 16th.
February 13th: Juniors A-L
February 14th: Juniors M-Z
February 15th: Seniors A-L
February 16th: Seniors M-Z
Also, choice of studies is coming in early March for the 2023-2024 school year. More information to come; however, now is a great time to begin the conversations with your student(s) regarding what classes they should take next year!
TJHS se complace en anunciar que Thomas Jefferson High School proporcionará UN DÍA DE DESAFÍO a nuestra clase Junior y Senior. Será el 13th, 14th, 15th o 16th de febrero.
13th de febrero: Juniors A-L
14th de febrero: Juniors M-Z
15th de febrero: Seniors A-L
16th de febrero: Seniors M-Z
Además, la elección de estudios está llegando a principios de marzo para el año escolar 2023-2024-17. Más información por venir; sin embargo, ahora es un buen momento para comenzar las conversaciones con su(s) estudiante(s) con respecto a qué clases deben tomar el próximo año!
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Paula Hammel
Assistant Principal
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Monday-
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Spirit Week: PJs and Stuffies
- Challenge Day for Juniors (A-L)
- Food Bank Distribution - NEW DATE!!! TODAY - 3:00-5:00 pm!!!
Tuesday-
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Spirit Week: Valentine's Day: White=single, Red=taken, Pink=it's complicated
- Challenge Day for Juniors (A-L)
Wednesday-
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Spirit Week: Soccer Moms vs. BBQ Dads
- Chipotle Fundraiser for Sustainability Club (details below)
Thursday-
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Spirit Week: Fake an Injury Day
Friday-
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Spirit Week: TJ Day/Jamaican Jam
Saturday-
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graphic by Shana Saint Phard | |
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We had an amazing Honor Roll Assembly and Smarty Party on Friday, thanks to the help of many people! Big shout out to Danyelle Charles, Carla Allen, Bridget Couch, Delores Leslie, Mike Christoff, Andrew Skari, Mike Logan, Graham Baughn, Jillian Gleason, Maggie Kennedy, Jeremy Anderson, Natalie Koncz, Tahj Dillard-Watkins, Stephanie Sturm, Austin Kirk, Katie Regan, Kyler and Rossanda Jackson, Betty VanNorden, Leadership students, members of the boys' basketball team, and anybody else who helped out with planning, purchasing, announcing, and executing the big event!
Congratulations to the following prize winners:
Platinum: Lily Mullins
Gold: Hannah Sanchez
Silver: Robinson NeJhonnique
Bronze: Cortez Sa'Niya
Academic Letter: Ethan Cooper
Kudos to all students who work so hard and are eligible for these celebratory events!
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TJ artists Kenny Dorsey, Chris Adams, Imani Ross, TreyVon Sheppard-McKenzie, Alat Lul, Luisa Vieira, Danielle Dixon, Makrum Mansor-Abowari, Sofia Abdi, Eden Oluma, Remi Leigh, Brooke Murrell, Lailah Elias, Ray Moore, Jada Young, and Zoie Jultak have an art exhibit on display at the Lakewood Arts Gallery.
The Lakewood Arts Gallery is part of the 40 West Arts District in Lakewood.
The exhibit celebrates Black History, and will be on display until February 24th.
Support our TJ artists by saying congratulations and/or visiting Lakewood Arts Gallery to see for yourself!
Please click here to see the students and their work!
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The National Honor Society members worked creating over 100 Valentines for the residents of Denver's Julia Temple Center. Julia Temple serves an elderly population living with dementia, as well as short and long term rehabilitation for seniors. NHS members created colorful Valentines with a HAPPY 😊 message and of course, a chocolate ❤ heart! NHS ROCKS! Thanks, kids! | |
Food Distribution Program - DATE CHANGE! DISTRIBUTION IS TODAY! | |
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The February Food Bank distribution has been changed to TODAY due to the weather forecast for Wednesday! Distribution will take place today from 3:00 - 5:00 at the north end of the Thomas Jefferson High School building (3950 S. HOLLY ST, DENVER, CO 80237).
La distribución del Banco de Alimentos en febrero se ha cambiado a HOY debido al pronóstico del tiempo para el miercoles! La distribución se llevará HOY de 3:00-5:00 pm en el norte del edificio de Thomas Jefferson (3950 S. HOLLY ST, DENVER, CO 80237).
Please reach out to Megan Perkins (megandperkins@gmail.com) Becca Mahoney (beccaandjoemahoney@gmail.com) or Jillian Krause (jillian.krause@gmail.com) with questions.
If you are interested in making a monetary donation to the TJ Food Bank you can do so HERE. We appreciate your support!
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TJHS is excited to announce that Thomas Jefferson High School will be providing CHALLENGE DAY to our Junior and Senior class. It will be February 13th, 14th, 15th, or 16th.
February 13th: Juniors A-L
February 14th: Juniors M-Z
February 15th: Seniors A-L
February 16th: Seniors M-Z
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What is Challenge Day?
Imagine a school where everyone feels safe, loved and celebrated. Imagine enemies finding common ground and making peace; friends healing past hurts and making amends; people igniting their passion for service and leadership; adults and youth working together to create a school where everyone is included and thrives. The program addresses issues such as self-esteem, bullying, oppression, violence, etc. It is a cultural building opportunity that creates change makers. This is Challenge Day.
If you are curious of what challenge day looks like you can YouTube it. It premiered on MTV, Chicken Soup for The Souls and OPRAH. Here is a great glimpse at what challenge day does for the community: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdwcJrDDhQ4
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Sustainability Club Fundraiser | |
GSA Shirt Sale Extended through February 24th! | | |
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Thank you to our guest speakers at last week’s PTO Meeting - Graham Baughn and Mateo Rocha. The meeting minutes and recent PTO financials are posted online here.
We LOVE our TJ Staff!!! Make sure to visit your school mailbox tomorrow for a special Valentine’s Day treat. Hint: it’s coming to you from Ruby’s Market, a multi-cultural artisan and food destination, which incubates refugee and immigrant entrepreneurs. We’re happy to celebrate YOU while supporting this local business. Thank you also to all of the parents who have donated to support our Teacher Appreciation fund!
We LOVE our Parent Volunteers! Thank you for the time you spend on behalf of our school community. COVID was rough on our PTO, with two years of “virtual meetings” being hard on our recruitment efforts. We have several veteran leaders whose students are graduating in May, which means next year is a “rebuilding year” for the PTO. Please reach out to learn more about how you can help. We’ll need a Secretary, Treasurer and Fundraising/Auction Co- Chairs. If not you…then who? tjhspto@gmail.com
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Denver Health School Based Health Center Awareness Month | |
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)
Someone in the U.S. needs blood platelets every TWO seconds.
If you are looking for something new and different to do for Valentine’s Day this year, consider donating blood:
Colorado Options:
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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: www.bhg.com (Jan/Feb 2023 Issue) and www.9news.com. | |
News from the Denver Scholarship Foundation Future Center | |
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Spartan Seniors and Families,
Congratulations on having earned over $3 million in scholarship dollars thus far. Keep up the AMAZING work! Be sure to share your wins here!
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Submit your FAFSA or CASFA and CSS Profile (if required) as soon as possible. University deadlines are passing.
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Review your Weekly Scholarship Highlights.
- Most Institutional (college specific) Scholarships are open for application. Apply to the scholarships for MORE THAN ONE of your top colleges so you have options.
Important Dates and Opportunities:
The Denver Scholarship Foundation Scholarship Application is OPEN for applications!
The Sally Shuler Scholarship is OPEN for applications!
Wednesday, February 15th: FAFSA/CASFA DUE, Community College of Denver Rep Visit in the TJFC
Wednesday, February 22: University of Colorado Colorado Springs Rep Visit in the TJFC
Class of 2024: Be sure to check your schoology course list for YOUR TJFC 2024 course. Use the resources provided to continue your college planning!
Emily Webster
DSF College Advisor
emily_webster@dpsk12.net
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PRIZE PATROL!
WOULD YOU BE WILLING TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE CLASS OF 2023 AFTER PROM PRIZES?
The TJ Class of 2023 After-Prom Committee is in full swing planning a free, super fun and safe place for our senior students to continue their celebration after the Prom dance on Saturday, April 29, 2023 from 11:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at TJ!
With money raised from past donations and fundraisers the PRIZE PATROL has started shopping for AWESOME prizes, but we still need a little help from our larger TJ community. We are looking for prizes we can hand out throughout the night for various games and drawings - example:
* cash
* gift cards (mall, food, Amazon, Apple, gaming)
* electronics,
* accessories
* any other fun, creative idea you have!
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Any amount is appreciated! If you are able to contribute, please drop off your donation to Miss Melanie Scism-Martinez at the front check-in door or to Ms. Annie Berg, Room 114B, by Tuesday, February 28th.
If you prefer, the Class of 2023 is still holding our fundraiser $23 for ‘23. Money donated supports After-Prom and any amount is appreciated!
2023 Class 2023 Class Donations | TJHS PTO | TJHS PTO
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.
We couldn’t do this without you, thank you!
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We need 60+ parents to step forward and be part of this really fun event!
For more information contact Karla Henke karladhenke@gmail.com
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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 supports 2023 fun class activities, community-building, senior year events and of course AFTER-PROM!
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MARK YOUR 2023 CALENDAR!
UPCOMING FUNDRAISING & EVENTS for SENIOR Class of 2023!
* PARENTS & STUDENTS: Final Opportunity - CHALLENGE DAY FEE is in your MYSCHOOLBUCKS Account MYSCHOOLBUCKS and register here CHALLENGE DAY SIGN UP (Challenge Day Event for Seniors will be Thursday or Friday, February 16 or 17, 2023.)
* PRIZE PATROL - Tuesday, February 28, 2023 - please turn in your gift certificates or prizes for After Prom by today!
*STUDENTS: CAP & GOWN PICTURES: Friday, March 3, 2023 in Room 111 Time TBA
*STUDENTS: SENIOR GROUP PANORAMA PHOTO: Thursday, April 20, outside in front of TJ Time TBA
*PARENTS & STUDENTS: SENIOR PROM & AFTER PROM: Saturday, April 29, 2023!
Senior Prom Dance 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. at the Denver Athletic Club (Tickets on Sale in April)
After Prom Events 11 p.m. - 2 a.m. at Thomas Jefferson (Free event)
*PARENTS & STUDENTS: SENIOR AWARDS NIGHT: May 2nd in Auditorium by Invitation only - Time TBA
* SENIORS & PARENTS GRADUATION INFO Click Here:
TJ CLASS OF 2023 MANDATORY GRADUATION DATES
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2023 SENIOR PARENTS!
THIS IS THE SEMESTER WE NEED YOU MOST!
If you know you would like to help with After Prom, Karla Henke karladhenke@gmail.com is our After Prom Event Volunteer Coordinator!
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Class Donations
If you haven’t donated to the Class of 2024, now is your chance! Corporate matching is a great, easy way to raise funds. Money raised will be used for the Class of 2024 After Prom.
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)
Parent Meetings
Parent meetings will be held every few months to discuss fundraising and events to
support the Junior Class. If you have fundraising ideas, please mark your calendar
when the information is posted or reach out!
Extraordinary parents – come get involved!
Reach out with questions, comments, and ideas. We look forward to a great year!
Rebecca Moore
rebecca_moore@dpsk12.org
Tambyr Reed
tambyr_reed@dpsk12.org
Robin Morrissey
robin_morrissey@dpsk12.org
Dyanna Spicher (parent)
dmspicher@hotmail.com
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Thank you to all of the parents that came to our first parent meeting last Tuesday. Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, March 7th at 6:00 p.m. at TJ. We will brainstorm ideas for a fun end of semester activity for the freshmen class. All are welcome to join us for the meeting.
If you would like to learn more about our class efforts or have ideas to share, please reach out to either Carrie or Sheila at Carriealleman@yahoo.com or Sheilmtyler@yahoo.com.
If you would like to donate to the Class of 2026 please click on the PTO link below:
https://tjhsstore.square.site/product/2026-class-donations/108
If you have corporate matching, please have your donations matched. Remember, every little bit helps! You may also share the PTO link with family, friends, and neighbors.
Let’s go TJ Class of 2026!
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