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May 13, 2024
We are almost there! Please support your student in finishing strong this school year. That includes attending every class every day, eating breakfast or getting to school early enough to eat in the cafeteria, and turning in all assignments. We can do it!
We have AP testing again this week. Make sure you are getting here early for the 7:30 a.m. tests. Please click here for the full testing schedule.
This Friday, May 17th, is also Backyard Bash! Students will have normal classes, and then in the afternoon we will have the TJ Talent Show and Backyard Bash! Click here for the special Friday schedule.
Quick reminder for seniors: Monday, May 20 will be a NORMAL schedule. This means you will attend all classes like normal. Tuesday is graduation rehearsal at TJ.
Have a great week!
¡Estamos casi allí! Por favor apoye a su estudiante en terminar fuerte este año escolar. Eso incluye asistir a todas las clases todos los días, desayunar o llegar a la escuela lo suficientemente temprano como para comer en la cafetería, y entregar todas las tareas. ¡Podemos hacerlo!
Esta semana volvemos a realizar pruebas AP. Asegúrese de llegar temprano para las pruebas de las 7:30 a.m. Haga clic aquí para ver el calendario completo de pruebas.
Este viernes, 17 de mayo, también es Backyard Bash! Los estudiantes tendrán clases normales, y luego por la tarde tendremos el TJ Talent Show y Backyard Bash! Haga clic aquí para ver el horario especial del viernes.
Recordatorio rápido para las personas mayores: el lunes 20 de mayo será un horario NORMAL. Esto significa que asistirás a todas las clases como de costumbre. El martes es el ensayo de graduación en TJ.
¡tener una buena semana!
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Anne Rice
Athletic Director
Assistant Principal
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AP Testing (click here for full schedule)
- Food Bank Distribution: 4-5:30 p.m.
Thursday-
- AP Testing (click here for full schedule)
- Final Instrumental Music Concert: 7-8 p.m.
Friday-
- AP Testing (click here for full schedule)
- Photography Exhibition at Bitfactory Gallery (details below)
Backyard Bash and Talent show - click here for the special schedule!
Saturday-
- Saturday School: 8-11 a.m. - LAST ONE!
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Huge thanks to Danyelle Charles, Carla Allen, Bridget Couch, Jon Poole, and the Facilities crew for setting up and transforming the cafeteria for Senior Awards Night! Thanks to the students who helped out as well: Marneeya Maxwell-Tripplett, AalyciaSophia Randall, and Jae'dah Lacey. Thanks to Mike Christoff and all of the staff presenters who helped make it a celebratory night to remember for our seniors!
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- Thank you, PTO parents, for all of your love last week for Teacher Appreciation week! The staff really appreciates all that you do for them. The trail mix station was one of many daily treats provided!
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Members of the Hispanic/Latino club and students from Mrs. Valencia-Hernandez ’s Chicano studies class went on a field trip to the Rudolfo “Corky” Gonzalez library, and on a Chicana/o mural tour on Thursday, May 2nd. | |
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Here is the list of the boy swimmers who made state this year! 4A state had prelims Thursday afternoon and Finals Friday. Please congratulate these swimmers!
State Events:
200 Medley Relay - Syd Smith, Rama Eselius, Ben Pupelis, Hector Mendoza-Stancer
200 IM - Rama Eselius
50 Free - Emmett (goes to a private school but swims for TJ)
100 Fly - Ben Pupelis
100 Free - Emmett, Syd Smith
200 Free Relay - Tate (goes to South but swims for TJ), John Crowley, Syd Smith, Emmett
100 Back - Hector Mendoza-Stancer
100 Breast - Syd Smith, Rama Eselius
400 Free Relay - Ben Pupelis, John Crowley, Hector Mendoza-Stancer, Emmett
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Thanks to all who helped out with the Bottom of the Ninth event for the freshmen class. It was a huge hit! | |
Congrats to Nurse Ally and Mike Logan, who made the district newsletter! Thanks for all that you do for TJ! | |
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Staff Appreciation Week was a Hit!
Thank you to everyone who contributed to last week’s festivities. Our staff loved all of the treats and pampering!
THANK YOU Senior Parents!
To the parents of our seniors, the PTO thanks you for your years of support! Whether you have been an active member of the PTO or supported your student and their activities at TJ in many
other ways, THANK YOU for being part of the village that supported our school community and got our students to the finish line!
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Special thanks to the “graduating” members of the PTO Board: Cheri Jones (Class of 2024
Parent Committee Chair and past PTO President), Becca Mahoney (Auction Co-chair, Food
Bank Co-Chair), Megan Perkins (Member-at-Large, Auction Co-Chair, Food Bank Co-Chair),
Robyn Schiff (Vice President), Dyanna Spicer (former Class of 2024 Parent Committee Chair)
and Krista Zizzo (President).
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The May 2024 Food Bank distribution will take place Wednesday, May 15 from 4:00-5:30 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 no later than Sunday, May 12 for us to have food available for you at the distribution. Please see below for information on the Monthly Mobile Food Pantry being offered by the Food Bank of the Rockies.
La distribución de alimentos de mayo es miércoles el 15 de mayo de 4:00-5:30 pm en TJ. Cualquier familia que necesite apoyo alimentario es bienvenida y animada a inscribirse AQUÍ. DEBE registrarse antes del 12 de mayo para que tengamos alimentos disponibles para usted en la distribución. Consulte a continuación para obtener información sobre la despensa móvil mensual de alimentos que ofrece Food Bank of the Rockies.
Thank you to the TJ Community for your continued support of the Food Bank! If you are interested in making a financial contribution to the TJ Food Bank, you can do so HERE.
Reach out to Megan Perkins (megandperkins@gmail.com), Becca Mahoney (beccaandjoemahoney@gmail.com) or Jillian Krause (jillian.krause@gmail.com) with questions.
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TJ Parents and Community, We Want to Hear From You!
Our family and community engagement team is wanting to know how connected and engaged you are feeling at TJ. We want to meaningfully improve our efforts to make families and students feel welcome, engaged, empowered, and included. Please answer our 4 question survey linked below. The form is translated into multiple languages.
4-Question Survey
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The Spring Instrumental Music concert is on Thursday, May 16 at 7:00 pm, featuring music from around the world. Please join us!
Also, the TJ Advance Band will be performing at the band festival at the Washington Park Boathouse on May 21. We are scheduled to take the stage around 6 pm.
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Photography Exhibition at Bitfactory Gallery on May 17th | |
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Mark your calendar for Friday, May 17th!
TJ Photo 2 & 3 students will be showing photography work professionally at the Bitfactory Gallery in the Santa Fe Arts District in Denver.
Opening Night is Friday, May 17 from 6:00 - 9:00pm.
All students in Photo 2 & 3 will have one piece in the show. If you can't make it on May 17th, the exhibition will be up until June 8th and you can stop by during gallery hours to see their work.
The following students will be showing work. Be sure to give them some props the next time you see them!
Dixie Atkinson
Marissa Edwards
Townsend Herbst
Rachel Nelson
Brady Vinlove
Kegan White
Jackson Adams
Ethan Bell
Keyshaun Ceaser
Emma Cooper
Ruth Danquah
Brennan England
Noah Jones
Bree LaPlante-Dorlean
Evie Kindell
Remi Lee
Javier Matancillas-Guzman
Joshua Munthe
Dylan Renslen
Taylor Scarlett
Estrella Cuenca-Jimenez
Mark Dolson
Dylan Hagerty
Sabrina Iturbe-Bastida
Gabi Leyva
Amelie Miller
Sarhyia Owens
Sofia Sandoval
Gunner Walden
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We are focusing on students who have F's during Saturday School. If you will be dropping your student off for Saturday School, please be sure that they do have their Chromebook to work on their F, and that you drop them off at door #8 by the softball field. The times are from 8:00 am-11:00 am. The school will provide snacks/drinks.
The only remaining date for Saturday School is 5/18.
We will begin Saturday School starting this Saturday. The form will always be in the Newsletter and will be open for you to fill out. Our Spring Saturday School sessions will only be focused on students through the semester who have an F.
Thank you for supporting your students to stay on track with their credits!!
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Spartan Garden News - Veggie Starters available! | | |
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Hello TJ Families, garden enthusiasts and those who want to be.....
It's that time of year again- Veggie garden Prep!
TJ Spartan Garden has been starting Veggies since January-
If you would like to order Veggie starters from the Spartan Garden please use this form-
There will be an order form to come in May, this is just to give us an idea.
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Summer Internships, Youth Apprenticeship and More! | |
There are so many opportunities for students to find or explore their passions and start building their futures and creating their lives. Check out this slide deck for paid internship opportunities, summer camps (may free or scholarships available), job opportunities and more. Also, many companies are hiring graduation seniors for paid Youth Apprenticeship positions! Email emily_bobrick@dpk12,net, stop by 137F in the counseling office, or click here to schedule an appointment to learn more! | |
All for One Golf Tournament - Sign Your Group up Now! | |
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Hello Golfers
It's time to sign up for the 9th Annual All For One Golf Tournament.
Date: Saturday, June 8, 2024
Time: 7:30 am Shotgun Start
Place: Wellshire Golf Course, Denver
It’s definitely one of the best annual tournaments in Denver!
Check out the Website and Video at: http://www.allforonegolf.org and support our loyal sponsors who make low registration fees and school donations possible! Everybody wins!...Players, Sponsors, and the Schools! (Please forward to golfing friends)
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Registration for Next Year | |
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Spartan Seniors and Families,
Congratulations on your perseverance and accomplishments this year and throughout high school! It’s been a joy to work with you this year.
- If you have submitted your FAFSA, please LOG IN and make sure no corrections need to be made and ensure it has been processed. Stop by the FC with questions!
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Colleges are starting to release Financial Aid Award information. Log into your college portals to review your information. Use your Cost of Attendance Comparison Worksheet to figure out which college is the best financial fit for you and your family!
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If you have not yet submitted your FAFSA or CASFA, the time is now! Stop by the Future Center for help!
Click here to complete your REQUIRED Future Center Check Out form. Stop by the FC with questions!
Emily Webster, M.S. Alyssa Baker, M.Ed.
DSF Lead College Advisor DSF College Advisor
emily_webster@dpsk12.net alyssa_baker@dpsk12.net
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DYEP Youth Applications Now Open! | |
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Links to DYEP Youth Application
DYEP 2024 Summer Youth ApplicationENGLISH
DYEP 2024 Summer Youth ApplicationSPANISH
The Denver Youth Employment Program (DYEP) provides youth access to workforce development, career exposure, and opportunities to further their individual passions and
goals through foundational work experience opportunities with local organizations, businesses and other high growth industries. The success of this program over the years has been a direct result of collaboration and partnerships with organizations who have a vested interest in our youth and giving back to their community. Over the last four years, DYEP has partnered with 224 employers and was able to serve 1,028 youth participants putting over $1.4 million dollars back into marginalized youth’s pockets. Youth are supported throughout their 120 hour work experience and learn to leverage financial literacy practices and soft skills during the summer.
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Please note: these applications are still being accepted (despite it saying there was a March deadline!) | |
Hi TJ fans! In need of TJ gear? Send us an email. Look out for DECA to begin selling TJ merchandise in the school store after school! Thank you TJ community for your school spirit! | |
Mental Health and Social/Emotional Tips | |
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Did You Know…?
(en español)
May is Mental Health Month?
And we have some information from Mental Health America to share:
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KEY DATES FOR SENIORS
Monday, 5/20/24: Senior Check Out Day 1 (last day for Seniors, they attend all classes)
Tuesday, 5/21/24: Senior Check Out Day 2
8am: Senior Breakfast
9-11am: Graduation Rehearsal in the TJ Auditorium (required)
11am: Cap & Gown Distribution followed by Senior BBQ/lunch
Tuesday, 5/28/24: Graduation at 1pm at the University of Denver’s Magness Arena
A mandatory on-site rehearsal is held that morning. Seniors should be at DU by 10:40am. Guests can enter starting at noon. There are no tickets required.
More information about Graduation is found on the TJ website.
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This event will be August 18th, the day before the first day of school for Freshmen. We need help planning!! Please email hmbdvm@yahoo.com if you would be able to help out. No big commitment! Just one Zoom call before the end of the school year. Even if you can’t help with planning, please put this date on your calendar because we will need lots of volunteers for the event. | |
If you have any comments, suggestions or want to help out with a specific event, please email: hmbdvm@yahoo.com | |
Class of 2026 - Sophomores | |
Don't forget to sign up to attend our first Class of 2026 Parent party coming up on May 16th. We'd love to see as many parents there as possible! | |
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Freshmen Parents - want to connect? Contact Committee Co-Chair Kendal Mullins at
kendalbmullins@gmail.com or 303-875-6810.
Please consider making a donation to the Class of 2027’s Class Fund. Donations will
support the After Prom event (held Senior Year) and other class activities that will be planned by
our Parent Committee these next four years. Your donation is tax deductible as the TJ Partners
PTO is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Please reach out to your employer as your donation
may be eligible for matching funds.
The Class of 2027 Donation Link is found in the PTO’s Online Store:
https://tjhsstore.square.site/product/2027-class-donations/112
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