Administrator's Corner
May 16, 2022
Congratulations to our TJ Seniors! Graduation is 2 p.m. this Wednesday, May 18th, at DU.
We are so proud of all of our seniors and wish you the best of luck in your future adventures!
Reminder there is no school on Wednesday for any students.
We’re almost there!
¡Enhorabuena a nuestros TJ Seniors! La graduación es a las 2 p.m. este miércoles, 18th de mayo, en DU.
Estamos muy orgullosos de todos nuestros ancianos y le deseamos la mejor suerte en sus futuras aventuras.
Recordatorio No hay escuela el miércoles para ningún estudiante.
¡Ya casi hemos llegado!
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Anne Rice
Athletic Director
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Monday-
- Mini-Graduation Rehearsal, Pancake Breakfast, Cap and Gown Pick-up
Tuesday-
- TJ Art Show (details below)
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Dine out anytime today at Birdcall (use code TJHS3 before you order)!
Wednesday-
- No school for students
- Graduation rehearsal at DU: 11:00 a.m.
- Graduation: 2:00 p.m.
Thursday-
- TJ Art Show (details below)
Friday-
Saturday-
- Spartan Garden Workday: 8am-noon (details below)
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- Thanks to everyone who made the Talent Show, Backyard Bash, and Yearbook distribution a success! It was a great way to celebrate the last day for seniors!
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TJ's National Honor Society recently completed a project to benefit the Denver Dumb Friends League animal shelter. Club members weaved together old shirts and clothing to make dozens of durable dog chew toys for the adorable adoptable pets at the local DDFL Shelter. The toys were donated at the annual Furry Scurry, a Dog Walk to benefit the pet shelter and homeless pets in the city of Denver. Hopefully or BFF's (Best Furry Friends!) will have fun with their new toys!
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Final TJ Food Bank Distribution Program for the School Year |
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The final Food Distribution for the school year will take place on Tuesday, May 24 from 3:30 - 5:30 pm 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.
La última distribución de alimentos para el año escolar se llevará martes, el 24 de mayo de 3:30 p. m. a 5:30 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.
Thank you to the TJ Community for your continued support of the TJ Food Bank! If you are interested in making a financial contribution, you can do so HERE.
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Thank you to Krista Zizzo for hosting our final PTO meeting of the year on May 10th. For PTO minutes and financials, please go to the TJ PTO webpage at TJHS.dpsk12.org
We are so grateful to Eileen Robinson who has served as the TJ PTO president for the past 3 years. Under Eileen’s leadership, the TJ PTO has developed Spartan Grants to support staff and students among many other important contributions. She has brought our organization up to speed and poised for continued support of our favorite high school in the years to come. Thank you Eileen!
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Senior Information - Please Read Carefully! |
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Important Dates:
May 16th - Pancake Breakfast, Graduation Rehearsal at TJ, Cap and Gown Pick up
May 18th Graduation Rehearsal at DU at 11:00am, Ceremony begins at 2:00 pm at University of Denver
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Graduation Rehearsal At TJ - Monday May 16th
Start the morning with a Pancake breakfast at 7:00am outside the Teacher parking lot doors.
Be in the Auditorium by 7:45 so we can begin our rehearsal at 8:00.
After rehearsal, you will pick up your ticket from your Counselor that shows you are cleared to pick up your Cap and Gown. Take your ticket to Cap and Gown Pick-Up! Then you are done for the day. Go home and decorate your cap and hang your gown to avoid wrinkles.
STUDENTS: Graduation Rehearsal at DU - Wednesday May 18th
Be at DU Magness Arena at 10:45 for rehearsal at 11:00. Come ready for the ceremony in your cap and gown!!! Once we have finished our DU rehearsal, lunch will be provided. You cannot leave. Just hangout until we line up for the ceremony.
Families and Guests Graduation Ceremony at DU - Wednesday May 18th
The Ritchie Center
Your guests can begin arriving an hour prior to graduation. (1:00 pm) They cannot come in with you when you come for rehearsal.
Parking is limited so families are encouraged to carpool.
At this time there will be NO tickets, however please understand that there is a possibility that there could be COVID restrictions imposed by the venue at the time of the ceremony.
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TJ's Art Exhibition is THIS WEEK! |
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Support your students and the arts at TJHS! Art & Ceramic students' work will be on display on May 17th & May 19th in room 111 during lunch and from 4:30 to 6:30 pm each evening. Come see all the AmAzInG artwork made this semester!
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This is the U.S.A. Club, the United Student Alliance of TJ! |
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This club supports the TJ school community with community service and spreading joy and positivity around the TJ School Campus. The USA club has participated in campus beautification projects, student support and all around good cheer! The club wants to share a student voice in all things TJ to promote good will and a joyful school climate....what a great bunch of Spartans! Want to join?!? Contact Amir Tehrani or club sponsor Ms. Melanie Scism-Martinez in the Welcome Center to join the movement! This is SPARTAN PRIDE!
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Senior Parking Spots for Next Year |
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Current juniors: you can reserve your senior spot for next year! Please see Ms. Allen in the Treasurer's office for more details!
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"Caught in 4k” - TJ High School Student Exhibition Coming Soon |
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Be a Voice for Multilingual Learners |
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Thomas Jefferson and the Multilingual Education Department want to hear from you at our Spring MLE-PAC. Join us for a conversation about your experience in DPS; what supports your student needs from the school and district; and what you need the school and DPS to know. Please click on this link to download the flier in your preferred language:
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Summer Launch Internships |
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Did you know that your student(s) may be able to participate in a summer internship - even one that pays!?
DPS partners with businesses and organizations such as United Airlines, Xcel Energy, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Arts Street to host DPS interns during the summer.
To find out more information about summer internships and eligibility, click here and talk to your school Navigator or Counselor!
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Yearbooks - Blast from the Past |
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We are trying to put together a few complete sets of TJ yearbooks for posterity. If anyone has yearbooks they would like to donate to us - specifically, the years 1984, 1986, 1989, and 1993 - that would be awesome! |
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DATE CHANGE! Save the Date for a Spartan Garden Workday: May 21st! |
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May 21st- Saturday- 8-12
We are having a prep day for the garden
Your student is highly encouraged to join as they will have been working on the garden all year for this prep day!
We will be getting a huge shipment of soil to fill our 45 new beds that students put together.
Families are welcome and also encouraged to join and help-
Lunch will be provided for those who attend full day 8-12.
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Save the Date - Skatepark Pop-up on June 5 |
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Summer Concurrent Enrollment Opportunity |
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In addition to the numerous concurrent enrollment classes we offer at TJ during the school year, your student can earn college credits by taking concurrent enrollment classes this summer! Offered with Regional Summer School, the summer concurrent enrollment courses are condensed five-week courses. Entering college with completed credits makes the path to a college degree shorter and less expensive.
When?
- June 21 - July 21, 2022
- 8:00am - 12:00pm, with no classes on July 4th and 5th
- Students must commit to the course and be present for all class days
Where?
Courses offered through CCD will be located at Bruce Randolph and Lincoln high schools and courses offered through CCA will be located at Florida Pitt Waller. You will get to choose your course, but not your location.
- Most courses will be conducted in-person with specific meeting dates and times.
- A few courses will be offered remotely with synchronous and asynchronous time.
Students are limited to taking 1 (one) concurrent enrollment class over the Summer.
If you are interested in taking advantage of this opportunity or if you have questions about what classes are offered, contact your student's counselor or Graham Baughn, Concurrent Enrollment Coordinator at TJ, by email at graham_baughn@dpsk12.net
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TJ Gymnastics is starting offseason practices for their upcoming fall season. Any athletes interested in participating in gymnastics or getting in shape during the offseason should reach out to Coach Molly at tjspartansgymnastics@gmail.com. There is no experience necessary, you just need to come to practice and be willing to work hard. Practices are on Thursday evenings from 6-8pm at Golden Gymnastics. For more info, including price and paperwork requirements, please email Molly!
Thank you!
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Summer 2022 is Calling You! |
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Check out this list of 2022 summer programs for 9th-12th grade students. The programs in this link are free, or offered at reduced rates, and provide students with opportunities to earn college credits, gain career experiences, prepare for high school, and even earn $$ this summer! Sign up today! If you have questions, talk with your school counselor or email careerandcollegesuccess@dpsk12.org.
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Paraprofessional Job Openings at TJ |
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There are 3-4 paraprofessional jobs available here at TJ! The job would pay $15 and would be from 7:20 am-2:50 pm. Please contact the main office if you are interested. |
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Mental Health and Social/Emotional Tips |
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Yes, I want that, how can I get it?
⧫ Try a gratitude journal (some questions: Who is someone who lives far a way that you are grateful for?, What was the best part of your day?, Tell about your favorite place outside. Who is someone who helped you today?)
⧫ Celebrate minor accomplishments by celebrating what you have and not dwelling on what you don’t
⧫ Tell those around you that you care about them
⧫ Try a Gratitude Flip- 1) write down something that was challenging for you today, and now 2) Complete the following, “I am grateful for ___________ (challenging situation), because _____________ (how did you learn from it, grow stronger, etc.?)
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News from the Future Center |
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Class of 2022
Congratulations on all of your hard work as you plan your life after high school! Amazing job preparing for your bright futures!
You have earned over $13 MILLION in scholarship dollars!
Katie Damas
Future Center Advisor CC Fellow
Future Center Phone #: 720-423-7134
Rm 135
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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Graduation FAQs
- Cap & Gown pick-up May 16th after graduation rehearsal.
- Mini Graduation rehearsal is May 16th at 8:00 am in the auditorium.
- Venue Graduation Rehearsal will be at DU- Magness Arena on the day of graduation, May 18th at 11:00 am. Students will be required to stay from 11:00 until after graduation. Lunch will be served.
- Graduation is May 18th at 2:00 pm. Graduation is at DU-Magness Arena.
- Your guests can begin arriving an hour prior to graduation. (1:00 pm)
- Parking is limited so families are encouraged to carpool.
- At this time there will be NO tickets, however please understand that there is a possibility that there could be COVID restrictions imposed by the venue at the time of the ceremony.
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PARENTS! HOW TO GET CONNECTED:
We always need more help and input and the 2023 Rising Seniors have a big year ahead! If you have any ideas or comments and would like to get more involved, please contact Catherine Poirier
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT of 2023!
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Class of 2024 - Sophomores |
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CLASS OF 2024 FUNDRAISER at birdcall!
Dine out anytime on TUESDAY, MAY 17 (use code TJHS3 before you order) and the Class of 2024 will get 35% of the proceeds!
Please don't miss this opportunity to have a great dinner...and benefit the class of 2024!
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Class Donations: Let’s end the year strong!
If you haven’t donated to the Class of 2024, now is your chance! Corporate matching is a great, easy way to raise funds, so spread the word that Sophomores are quite possibly the best “10s” out there! Gather those dimes (pennies, quarters, and ten-dollar bills too) and donate to the Class of 2024; money raised will be used for the Class of 2024 After Prom.
Parent Meetings:
There will not be a parent meeting in May; we will resume in the Fall. Please continue to check the newsletters through the end of the school year for updates and information.
Extraordinary parents – come get involved!
Reach out with questions, comments, and ideas. We look forward to a great year!
Rebecca Moore
Tambyr Reed
Robin Morrissey
Dyanna Spicher (parent)
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2025 Noodles Fundraiser!
Wed. May 11th from 4:00-8:00 pm at the Hampden and I-25 location. Mention Class of 2025 when you check out or if ordering online enter GIVING25 in the coupon code and hit apply.
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Class of 2025 Flower Fundraiser
Buy gorgeous bulbs and flowers for your summer garden while supporting the class of 2025! Help us raise the $10,000 we need for various class activities and After Prom. Visit http://tjhs2025.fpfundraising.com/ to view our catalog and don’t forget to share our link with family and friends! All orders will be shipped directly to you. Please contact Heather Reeder at hmbdvm@yahoo.com with any fundraiser questions.
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We look forward to getting to know you and your student(s)! For any questions, you can reach out to Heather Reeder at hmbdvm@yahoo.com or the PTO at TJHSPTO@gmail.com.
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Stay Connected, Spartans! |
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