May 20, 2024

Happy last week of classes, TJ! And happy LAST day of high school for seniors! Seniors - make sure you are clear on your schedule for this week for checkout, graduation rehearsal, and more!

All other students - it's time to get all of your work in and attend every day - this is the home stretch! Be sure to check out the Art Show this week. This is an awesome way to support the artists in our midst. Juniors - get pumped for Juniors & Junkfood on Friday! 

Enjoy the holiday weekend and don't forget that there is no school on Tuesday, May 28th, as the faculty will be attending graduation at DU at 1 p.m. (see details below for all graduation events!)

¡Feliz última semana de clases, TJ! ¡Y feliz ÚLTIMO día de la escuela secundaria para los estudiantes de último año! Estudiantes de último año: ¡asegúrense de tener claro su horario para esta semana para la salida, el ensayo de graduación y más!

Todos los demás estudiantes - es hora de conseguir todo su trabajo y asistir todos los días - este es el tramo de casa! Asegúrese de ver el Art Show esta semana. Esta es una manera impresionante de apoyar a los artistas en nuestro medio. Juniors - ¡Recibe bombeos para Juniors y comida chatarra el viernes!

Disfrute del fin de semana festivo y no olvide que no hay clases el martes 28 de mayo, ya que la facultad asistirá a la graduación en DU a la 1 p.m. (¡vea los detalles a continuación para ver todos los eventos de graduación!)

Jon Poole

Assistant Principal

Monday-

• Senior Checkout (last day of classes for seniors)

Tuesday-

• Senior Checkout Day 2
• 8am: Senior Breakfast
• 9-11am: Graduation Rehearsal in the TJ Auditorium
• 11am: Cap & Gown Distribution
• TJ Art Show (details below)

Wednesday- 

• TJ Art Show (details below)

Thursday-

• TJ Art Show (details below)

Friday-

• Juniors & Junkfood: 3:30-5:00 p.m. (details below)

Saturday-

• Congrats to our athletes who participated in our final Signing Day! We can't wait to see you take your skills to the next level!

Click here to see the entire slide show!

A HUGE thank you goes out to Megan Perkins, Becca Mahoney, and Jillian Krause for their tireless efforts with the TJ Food Bank all year long!

Dixie Atkinson interned with DPS Library Services and some of the videos she created are now on the Denver Public Library website. Way to go Dixie! This is only the beginning for you!

Click here to watch Dixie's videos!

PTO News

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!

Introducing the PTO’s New Leaders for 2024-25 School Year!

Co-Presidents: Melissa Megliola & Shanna Vigil

Vice President: Brooke Bolinske

Bus Stop Art Gallery: Jenny Bunker

Grants Chair: Christine Casey Perry

Hospitality: Katie Mousel

Volunteer Coordinator: Heather Wilson

Returning PTO Leaders include:

Secretary: Heather Fall; Treasurer: Erin Kimmel; Members-at-Large: Briana Rimkus, Tracy

Smith, Roxanne Stevens, Store Managers: Monica Snyder & Jill VanAbbema; Teacher

Appreciation: Susan Dolson; Food Bank: Becca Mahoney & Megan Perkins; Class Parent

Committee Co-Chairs: Kerry Muhovich & Heather Reeder (2025); Carrie Alleman & Sheila

Tyler (2026); Tiffany Berry & Kendal Mullins (2027).

Much appreciation goes to everyone who has stepped up to help lead the PTO.

Do you have an incoming Freshman next school year? Look for the PTO Booth at 9th

Grade Orientation, Wednesday, May 29 at 6pm where we’ll be welcoming those new to TJ and

selling spirit gear. And next fall, we’ll be looking for three 2028 Parents to join the PTO in the

position of Member-at-Large (1) and Parent Committee Co-Chairs (2). Email tjhspto@gmail.com

now or next fall if you are interested in learning more!

Mark your calendar for the Back to School BBQ - Thursday, August 15 from 5-7pm. All new

students and families are invited. The PTO’s Spirit Store will be unveiling new spirit gear items.

PTO Awards $16,250 in Spartan Grants to the School

The TJ PTO’s primary mission is to enhance and support the educational experience for

students and staff. Last month, the PTO awarded 17 grants, totaling over $16,258 through our

Spartan Grants program. This included funding for student activities and competitions

(including Speech & Debate and Club 5280), classroom support (Math, Science, English,

Visual Arts, World Languages, English, Exceptional Student Services, Special Education) and

our Student Support Team. We are proud to be able to support the school and thank you for

your contributions and donations to the TJ Auction, which was held from 2017-23 and provided

over $100,000 in funding for the grant program for the past 8 years. While our fundraising will

look different next year, we will still be raising money to support the TJ Spartan Grants. Stay

tuned - we will need your support!

Graduation Information

Yearbook News

Pick up your yearbook in Room 110 during lunch! Still need to buy one? Pay at the treasurer's office.

Art Show

The Spring Art Show is THIS Week! Come see the incredible artwork by our art & ceramic students at TJHS in Room 111.  

Tuesday - Thursday during lunch.  

Tuesday & Thursday afternoons from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.  

TJ Food Bank

Thank you to our TJ Community for supporting the TJ Food Bank program again this school year! We will resume Food Bank distributions in September! 

There are many Food Bank of the Rockies Food Pantry options available throughout the city. Click HERE to find the location most convenient for you!

Hay muchas opciones de despensa de alimentos del Banco de Alimentos de las Montañas Rocosas disponibles en toda la ciudad. ¡Haga clic AQUÍ para encontrar la ubicación más conveniente para usted!

Quick Parent Survey

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

Photography Exhibition at Bitfactory Gallery on May 17th

TJ Photo 2 & 3 students are showing photography work professionally at the Bitfactory Gallery in the Santa Fe Arts District in Denver. 

All students in Photo 2 & 3 will have one piece in the show. If you couldn'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

Empowerment & Resource Fair

Spartan Garden News - Veggie Starters available!

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.

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!

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)

Registration for Next Year

Future Center News

Spartan Seniors and Families,

Congratulations, TJ Class of 2024! You’ve earned over 800 college admissions, over $10 million in scholarship awards, and demonstrated impressive perseverance through FAFSA challenges. 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! 
• Colleges are releasing Financial Aid Awards. Log into your college portals to review your information.  
• If you have not yet submitted your FAFSA or CASFA, the time is now! You can still get free money for college, if eligible. 

TJ Class of 2025, we look forward to working with you next year. Please check out your Future Center schoology course for resources to support your planning for life after high school. Be sure to complete your DSF Junior Survey too. 

Emily Webster, M.S. Alyssa Baker, M.Ed.

DSF Lead College Advisor DSF College Advisor

emily_webster@dpsk12.net alyssa_baker@dpsk12.net

DYEP Youth Applications Now Open!

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.

Rotary Youth News

Please note: these applications are still being accepted (despite it saying there was a March deadline!)

Summer Rugby Opportunity

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! 

Did You Know...?

(en español)

 Your attention span is shrinking! 

BUT there are a few easy things you can do to stay focused.  

The end of another school year brings a flux of changes, transitions and the need for a new routine for many. We may feel like our attention and energy is being pulled in too many different directions. Here are some quick and easy ways to take control:



Distracted by social media apps and notifications? 

• Hide them! Take the icons off your desktop and bury the apps on your phone inside folders, where it takes an extra effort to find them. Leave your phone in another room, or put it in a drawer and lock it.

Build time breaks into your day!

• Take a walk outside (without!) your smart watch or phone. 
• Cook a meal without using technology (have a printed recipe ready)
• Sit on your sofa and mediate, or deep breathe, or just listen to sounds in the environment without having your eyes and brain engaged in technology

Know when to take a break.

• If you have to read something more than once or if the words are just not registering, it’s time to stop and replenish 

Understanding additional distractions.

• Mute your group chats
• Set your “Do Not Disturb” notification on to alleviate any pressure to respond quickly

Read material that is not on a screen.

• Reading on your phone or laptops can make you more prone to scrolling and scanning over whatever you are reading. Reading something on paper can help with increasing attention and focus. 

Mental Health and Social Emotional “Did You Know”: Compiled by Samanda Davis, LCSW, MSW and Natalie Koncz, Ed.S., NCSP. Resources:https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/11/health/short-attention-span-wellness/index.html 

Yearbook News

Buy A Yearbook Now!

Sparta-Fill is Here!

For more information, please visit https://spartafill.com/

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.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0E45AFA62BAA8-49220407-juniors

Thank you to all of the parents that helped with Sophomore S'mores. The kids had a great time at the party. Also, thank you all the parents that attended the Class of 2026 Parent party fundraiser and to the Wilsons and Barretts for co-hosting the party!

We are winding down the school year but there is still time to donate to the Class of 2026.

https://tjhsstore.square.site/product/2026-class-donations/108

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