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Administrator's Corner
March 13, 2023
I hope that everyone had a great weekend! We have few TJ events coming up this week and I hope you can join us! This Thursday - Saturday your TJ Spartan Thespians will be performing William Shakespeare's 12th Night in the Harry Shanker Auditorium on the Michael Palmieri stage. Tickets can be purchased the night of the performances ($5 for students and $10 for adults).
This Friday from 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. we will be hosting a TJ Multicultural Night in the TJ Cafeteria and Lobby. You can find more information about our Multicultural Night below. All are welcomed as our Leadership students have been working very hard to put this amazing event together!
Have a great week, TJ!
Espero que todos hayan tenido un gran fin de semana! Tenemos pocos eventos de TJ que vienen esta semana y espero que puedan unirse a nosotros! Este jueves - sábado sus TJ Spartan Thespians estarán interpretando la Noche 12th de William Shakespeare en el Auditorio Harry Shanker en el escenario Michael Palmieri. Las entradas se pueden comprar la noche de las actuaciones ($5 para estudiantes y $10 para adultos).
Este viernes a partir de las 5:30 h. - 7 p.m. Estaremos organizando una Noche Multicultural TJ en la Cafetería TJ y Lobby. Puedes encontrar más información sobre nuestra Noche Multicultural a continuación. ¡Todos son bienvenidos ya que nuestros estudiantes de Liderazgo han estado trabajando muy duro para organizar este evento increíble!
que tengan una gran semana, TJ!
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Monday-
Tuesday-
- PAC meeting: 3:00-4:00 p.m. in room 36
- PTO meeting: 6:00-7:00 in room 111
Wednesday-
- Informational meeting for 2024 travel to Dublin, London, and Paris: 6:30 p.m. (details below)
Thursday-
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12th Night Performance: 7:00 p.m.
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- Multi-Cultural Night: 5:30-7:00 p.m. (details below)
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12th Night Performance: 7:00 p.m.
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12th Night Performance: 2:00 p.m.
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12th Night Performance: 7:00 p.m.
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TJ Audio Production 2 students recently took a trip to the studios of KGNU Community Radio at the Rocky Mountain Public Media Center downtown.
On the visit students got to tour the facilities, learn about community radio and its importance to the Front Range community, and take part in a live DJing workshop presented by KGNU host, and local House and Eclectic DJ, Erin Stereo. It was a great day for all!
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Thomas Jefferson High School's FIRST Robotics Competition team, 3648 Sparta Robotica, took 17 students to the FRC Utah Regional and recently got back. Let's hear how their trip went.
Leaving TJ Tuesday night with an armless robot, we worked tirelessly throughout Wednesday in the hotel lobby to get the arm attached and functioning, hoping to have it done before Thursday morning. Our robot was taken to the arena on Thursday morning and loaded into the pits. However, they would have to miss their first practice match. After rigorous testing, the team robot is ready and is taken to its second match. Working on troubleshooting and unearthing the robot's kinks to ensure it was prepared for the competition matches Friday.
On Friday, we were in the first match, in which we won 51 to 28. After winning that match, it set the mood and hopes for the day and the rest of the competition. We would continue pushing and striving to improve our robot and team. Ultimately coming home with a win/loss record of 7 to 5.
On Saturday, it was time for the finals. We were chosen as a 3rd pick alliance backup for the 5th alliance. If one of the three robots on alliance 5 didn't work, we would step in and work with that alliance to succeed. Sadly we were eliminated in the semifinals with a playoff record of 1 to 2. Ranked 18th out of 44 teams. A fantastic feat, speaking, that we went to Utah without a fully finished robot.
Ultimately, we left Utah a much better team than when we arrived. In addition, we learned what needs to be done to succeed at the Colorado Regional (March 22nd to 25th).
Kendall Seils
Public Relations Coordinator
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The annual Project Management (PMI) Project of the Year dinner was held last week. Project Managers Bob Kois and Chuck Knezevich have worked with TJ students for the last 22 years preparing them to present their project to the Mile Hi Chapter members. Over 100 members judge their projects based on their knowledge and integration of Project Management as they work on their project. They also make scholarships of $2000 available to students who apply and show potential. Close to 100 TJ students in CCT have been recipients of this scholarship over the years.
This year's winners for Project of Year are:
Pelle Krabbenhoeft
Samuel McPherson
William Franco
Project: First Robotic Competition Java Framework
Maleah McFee
Project: 3D Model Architecture Home
Congratulations to all participants and winners!
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PAC Meeting - Tuesday, March 14
Where: Room 36
Time: 3-4
What will be discussed: Access test, ELD placement and the ELD program
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Spartan Staff Grants Request Window is Now Open!
TJ PTO's primary mission is to enhance and support the educational experience at TJHS. With that goal in mind, PTO has budgeted approximately $20,000 to distribute as Spartan Staff Grants! This is made possible by the fundraising done through the PTO's online auction. Your support of the auction directly benefits all TJ students.
Do you know a teacher or staff member who may have a need for grant money? It's time for any staff member to submit a request for a TJ Auction funded Spartan Staff Grant to help support students in whatever class or activity they lead. Last year, grants funded by the TJ Auction were used for equipment and supplies to support the departments of Special Ed, PE, JROTC, World Languages, Counseling, Art, and Math.
TJ Staff: Please submit Spartan Staff Grant requests using this template: PTO Grant Request (google.com)
All requests are due by the end of the day on Friday, March 31st.
Questions? Please contact Melissa Lindstrom (melissa.lindstrom@comcast.net)
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The March PTO Meeting TOMORROW at 6pm!
Please join us for our monthly PTO meeting. We’ll be discussing upcoming events like: April’s TJ Auction, May’s Teacher Appreciation Week and updates on the PTO’s Spartan Staff Grants program.
Hope to see you - Tuesday, 3/14 at 6pm in Room 111
Questions? Email us at tjhspto@gmail.com
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Twelfth Night Performances | | |
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Thursday 3/16 @ 7PM
Friday 3/17 @ 7PM
Saturday 3/18 @ 2PM
Saturday 3/18 @ 7PM
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Tickets are $5 for students with an ID and young children and $10 for adults. Tickets can be bought at the door or by approaching cast and crew members in advance. | |
Multicultural Night Sign Up | |
Food Distribution Program | |
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The March Food Distribution will take place on Wednesday, March 22 from 3:00- 5:00pm at TJ!
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.
Reach out to Megan Perkins (megandperkins@gmail.com), Becca Mahoney (beccaandjoemahoney@gmail.com) or Jillian Krause (jillian.krause@gmail.com) with questions!
La distribución de alimentos de abril se llevará a cabo el miércoles 22 de marzo de 3:00 p.m. a 5:00 p.m. en TJ!
Cualquier familia que necesite apoyo alimentario es bienvenida y animada a inscribirse AQUÍ. DEBE registrarse para que tengamos alimentos disponibles para usted en la distribución.
Comuníquese con Megan Perkins (megandperkins@gmail.com) si tiene preguntas.
Thank you for your continued support! If you are interested in making a financial contribution to the TJ Food Bank, you can do so HERE.
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Announcing the 7th Annual Thomas Jefferson High School Auction! | |
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The 7th Annual TJ Online Auction will take place April 16-20, 2023!
The Auction is TJ's only school-wide fundraiser and proceeds from this year’s Auction will be dedicated to helping those in our TJ community and awarding classrooms grants:
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- Supporting our community members in need is a huge priority. Auction proceeds will be available to support our TJ community including, but not limited to, helping those experiencing food insecurity.
- Our Classroom Grant program supports our teachers in their work to deliver an exceptional educational experience for all TJ students.
In order to reach our goal to raise $22,000 this year, we need your help! It’s easy—when you are in a business (restaurant, salon, your favorite shops), ask them to support our auction this year in the form of a gift card or an item! Or reach out to family and friends who own businesses and ask for their support.
Anything works, and is appreciated!
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Print a few copies of the attached letter to have in your car to hand to businesses when you ask for a donation. The letter provides additional details about the event, delivery instructions as well as TJ's tax-id # as all donations are tax deductible.
You can also direct donors directly to our Auction management site to enter their business and donation information: https://tjauction23.bebids.me/
Thank you for your help - we need the whole TJ community to make this a successful fundraising event!
TJHS 2023 Auction Letter
Thank you for your support,
Megan Perkins & Becca Mahoney
Auction Co-Chairs
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Travel Opportunity for Students | |
Resources Available for Prom and Graduation | |
Work Based Learning Opportunities | | |
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Have you heard about the exciting work-based learning opportunities through apprenticeship offered in partnership with CareerWise Colorado? Apprenticeship provides additional avenues to college and career success while providing applied-learning environments with world-class businesses with paid positions in career pathways such as financial services, business operations and information technology. | |
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Watch this video about why youth apprenticeship is an important innovation to our education system.
To be eligible for apprenticeship, students should be rising seniors on-track to graduate with enough credits to have flexibility in their schedules.
Check out these slides to see the current open positions. They will be updated as more become available. There will be a general information session for students to learn about the program and start applying on Wednesday, March 22 during lunch in Room 111. Students interested in positions with Pinnacol have the opportunity to visit the office on March 16th.
If your student is interested in exploring the possibilities apprenticeship can provide, they should speak with Emily_Bobrick@dpsk12.net in the counseling center-room 137F. Families are also encouraged to reach out to learn more about the program.
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The Blue Bench - Group for Teen Survivors | |
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)
91% of parents say their families are less stressed when they have a meal together.
Stress relief is good for your heart health! That’s why the American Heart Association encourages Together Tuesdays to help make sharing meals happen weekly. You can get some additional ideas for recipes and tools to help facilitate this at:
If you need some help in coordinating everyone's schedules, try one of these free apps:
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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 (March 2023 Issue) | |
News from the Denver Scholarship Foundation Future Center | |
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Spartan Seniors and Families,
Congratulations on earning over $3.5 million in scholarship dollars thus far. Keep up the AMAZING work! Be sure to share your wins here!
- Complete your Comparing the Cost of Your Colleges assignment to help identify your best college fit! Remember to consider academic and social factors too.
- Check your college portals REGULARLY and provide requested information PROMPTLY. Not doing so can cause you to miss out on financial aid and other opportunities.
Important Dates and Opportunities:
The Denver Scholarship Foundation Scholarship Application is OPEN for applications! Earn up to $3600 per year for college!
The Sally Shuler Scholarship is OPEN for applications! Due March 21st.
Wednesday, March 8: Nonprofit and Corporate Social Responsibility Career Panel
Thursday, March 9: University of Arkansas Rep Visit
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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AFTER PROM IS 8 WEEKS AWAY!
Seniors and their Guests!
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!!
PRIZE PATROL:
- We are still needing gift cards or cash prizes for After Prom!
- $15, $20, $50 or more!
- Prizes for Casino, Daytona 500 Races, 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 by March 17th with Mrs. Melanie! We couldn’t do this without you, thank you! | |
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
- Come Join the After Prom Event Fun!
- Many Volunteer Slots Available - the day before, day of, during the event and day after!
- Decore-Making/Painting Pre-Prom-April 15, 2023 11-3 at TJ
2023 AFTER PROM VOLUNTEER SIGN UP
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!
* PRIZE PATROL - Friday, March 17, 2023 - please turn in your gift certificates or prizes for After Prom by today! (We will gladly accept after this date, but want to get the majority in!)
*PARENTS: DECORATION MAKING/PAINTING AFTER PROM PREP: Saturday, April 15, 2023 - 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. TJ Front Lobby - Come by even for an hour to help!
*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 (Tickets on Sale in April)
After Prom Events 11 p.m. - 2 a.m. at Thomas Jefferson (Free event)
*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 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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