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Administrator's Corner
January 2, 2023
Happy New Year, Spartans!
We're looking forward to seeing everyone on Wednesday morning when all students report back to school! Please remember that as the weather and traffic get bad, it is critical to plan ahead and leave earlier in order to be on time to class. For many students this is a great time to hit the reset button - on attendance, grades, habits, and behavior.
Just a reminder that classes start at 7:30, and doors open at 7 a.m....get here early and enjoy free breakfast! You are late if you are here at 7:30.
Let's have a strong start, Spartans. New year, new chapter!
¡Feliz Año Nuevo, espartanos!
¡Esperamos ver a todos el miércoles por la mañana cuando todos los estudiantes se reportan de vuelta a la escuela! Por favor recuerde que a medida que el clima y el tráfico se ponen malos, es fundamental planificar con antelación y salir antes para llegar a tiempo a clase. Para muchos estudiantes este es un buen momento para pulsar el botón de reinicio - sobre la asistencia, las calificaciones, los hábitos y el comportamiento.
Sólo un recordatorio de que las clases comienzan a las 7:30, y las puertas abren a las 7 a.m.... llegar temprano y disfrutar de desayuno gratis! Llegas tarde si estás aquí a las 7:30.
Vamos a tener un comienzo fuerte, espartanos. Nuevo año, nuevo capítulo!
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Mike Christoff
Principal
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Monday-
Tuesday-
- No classes for students - teacher workday
Wednesday-
- First day of classes for students
Thursday-
- Concurrent enrollment Application Night: 6-7 p.m. (details below)
Friday-
Saturday-
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Another Successful TJ Holiday Event...
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34 Families received gifts. Over 200 children were supported
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39 families received Holiday Food Meal
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39 families received a frozen Turkey and a gift card for their meal
- Every parent was supplied with wrapping paper, gift tags, and tape so the parents can take the luxury of wrapping gifts themselves.
Shout Outs:
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Matt Santambrogio for his room and allowing everything stored in their despite finals,
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Leadership for their massive campaign on collecting staple food to ensure families can sustain over the break (with special thanks to students Campbell Mahoney and Sadie Perkins)
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SkillsUSA for collecting the drive for the holiday dinner
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Melanie Scism for collecting gifts after the snow made us pivot
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Tom Conroy for helping set up tables and giving us the equipment to make it work
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Parents Megan Perkins, Becca Mahoney, and Jillian Krause for their constant Rock Star Efforts in building/growing the foodbank and for packing and distributing the food each month. This month they even secured all the frozen turkeys.
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Matt Nicolo and DECA for supplying all the wrapping paper, tape and gift tags
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Counselors and Annie Berg/Natalie Koncz/Eli Snyder for helping distribution.
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Samanda Davis for organizing the Adopt-a-Family gift extravaganza!
Please click here to see a CBS segment highlighting
our holiday efforts here at TJ!
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Congratulations to the TJ Drone Team for winning 1st place in the Automation Skills Competition!
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There were over 114 dozen cookies donated for the December Staff Appreciation event. Our staff loved this finals week treat, plus other goodies from the PTO. Thank you to all of the parents who baked delicious cookies and to Susan Dolson and Amy Miller for spearheading the event.
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Concurrent Enrollment Application Night | |
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Attention all students taking a Concurrent Enrollment (CE) class in the Spring semester, please read the following message carefully!
We are holding a Concurrent Enrollment Application night on Thursday, January 5 from 6-7 pm in the cafeteria. This night will provide information on how to apply for your Concurrent Enrollment class, and give some basic information about Concurrent Enrollment. All students taking CE classes MUST apply in order to get registered with the partner college and get college credit, so please come on Thursday, January 5 to get help applying!
If you are taking MAT 141, you will not need to apply again. If you are taking PSY 1002 and took PSY 1001 in the Fall, you will not need to apply again.
If you are taking any of the following classes, you will need to apply in order to be eligible for college credit:
SOC 101, MAT 105, ENG 102, ETST 2010, ETST 2155, ART 1401, MGD 1041, MGD 1064, CSC 1019, CSC 1026, JOU 1005, JOU 1006
Please bring a laptop/internet device and have your Social Security Number accessible to fill out your application(s)
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Baughn at graham_baughn@dpsk12.net or come by his office in room 137K.
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TJ Food Bank Distribution Program | |
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The January Food Bank distribution will take place on Tuesday, January 17 from 3:00 - 5:00 pm.
Any family that is in need of food support is welcomed and encouraged to sign up HERE. Please note that you MUST sign up for us to have food available for you at the distribution.
La distribución del Banco de Alimentos en enero es martes el 17 de enero de 3:00-5:00 pm.
Cualquier familia que necesite apoyo alimentario es bienvenida y alentada a inscribirse AQUÍ. Tenga en cuenta que DEBE registrarse para que tengamos alimentos disponibles para usted en la distribución.
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 again this year!
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Happy New Year and Welcome Back from the TJHS PTO!
NEXT MEETING - Please join us for our next meeting – next Tuesday, 1/10 at 6pm in the Community
Room (Rm 111) at TJHS. We will start making plans for second semester at this meeting and look
forward to seeing you!
HELP WANTED - After many years of service to our school, the PTO Secretary and Treasurer will both be
“retiring” this spring – their youngest children are graduating! We are looking for two organized
volunteers to take on these mostly ‘behind the scenes’ roles for next school year. Please email
TJHSPTO@gmail.com to learn more. We hope to have a transition to new officers by Spring Break.
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AMAZON SMILE – Did you know that the PTO receives between $4-500 per year from Amazon Smile? If you haven’t signed selected a charity in your Amazon account, we’re known as “Thomas Jefferson High School Partners.” It’s another great “passive fundraiser” which earns money from your usual household spending. THANK YOU to those who already participate (and remember to make their Amazon purchases at smile.amazon.com!) | |
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Legislative Day 2023 Registration is Open!
Legislative Day 2023 at the Capitol: Celebrating Excellence will be held on Thursday, February 23, 2023. This will be the 24th year of providing this unique opportunity for students and adults to experience firsthand how state government works.There are two major components to the day:
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1. The student's involvement whether it be shadowing a legislator or being part of a group, and
2. The GT Advocacy Session for adults and students to learn particulars of current legislative issues.This program is designed for 9th through 12th graders ONLY who are passionate about our state's legislative processes, current state or national issues, and who are ready to have an individualized experience with other students and adults.No two experiences are the same!
To learn all about this opportunity and begin registering click here. We look forward to seeing you at the Colorado State Capitol in February!
CAGT Legislative Committee
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The Spirit Store will be open every month during First Friday, as well as some of the upcoming home basketball games. 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 Espanol)
We want to hear from you! As we kick-off the new semester and new year, we would like to know what are some topics for Newsletter Tips or TJ Talks you would like us to explore.
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Mental Health and Social Emotional “Did You Know”: Compiled by Natalie Koncz, Ed.S., NCSP and Samanda Davis, LCSW, MSW. | |
News from the Denver Scholarship Foundation Future Center | |
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Spartan Seniors and Families,
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Be sure to complete your Common App Transcript Request or other Transcript Request Form (all non-CA) if you submitted applications over winter break.
- Submit your FAFSA or CASFA as soon as possible. Need help? Schedule an appointment using the links in your Future Center schoology calendar!
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Check to see if any of your colleges require the CSS Profile to be completed for you to receive financial aid from the college(s).
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Review your Weekly Scholarship Highlights and apply for any scholarship for which you are eligible including your college(s) scholarships!
- 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.
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Share your admissions and scholarship wins by completing the linked forms!
- Check your email regularly for updates from your colleges which may include admissions decisions, scholarship awards, and/or requests for more information in order to grant you financial aid. Complete required tasks in a timely manner!
Class of 2024: Be sure to check your schoology course list next week 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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HAPPY NEW YEAR! IT’S YOUR YEAR CLASS OF 2023! Let’s make it the best ever!
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2023 AFTER-PROM PARENT WALK-THRU & FINAL PLANNING MEETING!
Monday, January 9, 2023 6-7 p.m. at TJ Front Lobby
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ALL- HANDS ON DECK! Senior Parents please come join us for our second hands-on, walk-through and detailed planning meeting at TJ! Help come up with finalizing ideas and plans for our Seniors’ 2023 AFTER PROM to be held at TJ LATE NIGHT on April 29, 2023!
RSVP to catherinepoirier@comcast.net and please let her know if you are willing to bring a dessert or drink! All fun ideas are welcome - come find the Team and After Prom project that will be fun for you!
See you all Monday, January 9th!
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2023 PARENTS:
LET’S RAISE CASH IN A FLASH!
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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Your direct support goes to:
- AFTER-PROM transforming TJ into an amazing FREE event - fabulous decorations, food, prizes, games, inflatables - you name it…your funds help pay for it!
- SENIOR SPARTAN SUNGLASSES for Hoco
- SENIOR SLEEPOUT & SENIOR SPLASH - we underwrite the events so Seniors make Money for their Prom
- Other upcoming SENIOR EVENTS
These events could not happen without your Financial Donations! Click here to help achieve our goals! THANK YOU TO SO MANY OF YOU WHO HAVE GENEROUSLY DONATED ALREADY!
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2023 AFTER-PROM PARENT WALK-THRU & FINAL PLANNING MEETING!
Monday, January 9, 2023 6-7 p.m. at TJ Front Lobby
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ALL- HANDS ON DECK! Senior Parents please come join us for our second hands-on, walk-through and detailed planning meeting at TJ! Help come up with finalizing ideas and plans for our Seniors’ 2023 AFTER PROM to be held at TJ LATE NIGHT on April 29, 2023!
RSVP to catherinepoirier@comcast.net and please let her know if you are willing to bring a dessert or drink! All fun ideas are welcome - come find the Team and After Prom project that will be fun for you!
See you all Monday, January 9th!
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MARK YOUR 2023 CALENDAR!
UPCOMING FUNDRAISING & EVENTS for SENIOR Class of 2023!
*PARENTS - After-Prom Committee Meeting - Monday, January 9, 2023 6:00 p.m. - TJ Gym
* PARENTS & STUDENTS: FAFSA Applications Are Now Open - Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) See Future Center for more Details!
* PARENTS & STUDENTS: Now Open - CHALLENGE DAY FEE is in your MYSCHOOLBUCKS Account MYSCHOOLBUCKS and you also need to register here CHALLENGE DAY SIGN UP (Challenge Day Event for Seniors will be Thursday or Friday, February 16 or 17, 2023.)
* SENIORS & PARENTS Important MANDATORY Graduation Dates - note new additions:
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
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2023 SENIOR PARENTS!
THIS IS THE YEAR TO GET INVOLVED!
We need all of you!
HOW TO GET CONNECTED:
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We always need more help and input and the 2023 Seniors have a big year ahead! If you would like to get in on the action, please be on our Senior Parent Committee/Group for Senior Year Events and After Prom Event at TJ, please send your contact info to:
Catherine Poirier catherinepoirier@comcast.net or
Christy Jordan christy.jordan@comcast.net - we will get you involved!
If you know you would like to help with After Prom, Karla Henke karladhenke@gmail.com is our After Prom Event Volunteer Coordinator!
You can also REALLY help by donating directly to 2023 here: 2023 Class Donations | TJHS PTO
2023 Class Faculty Sponsors are:
Mrs. Annie Berg, MSW, annie_berg@dpsk12.net - Room 114B
Mr. Nic Long, nicholas_long@dpsk12.net - Room 237
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT of 2023!
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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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We will have an in-person meeting in late January to discuss how you can get involved with planning fun class activities and fundraising efforts. In the meantime, 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 haven’t donated to the Class of 2026, and would like to do so by the end of the
year, 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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