Administrator's Corner

May 22, 2023

Happy Finals Week, TJ! 

We had a great time celebrating the Class of 2023 last week at DU Magness Arena! The class of 2023 earned over 11.5 million dollars in scholarship money and 90% of them have been accepted to a 2 or 4 year University! We are so proud of all of their accomplishments and wish them nothing but success in their futures!

Class of 24, 25, and 26...be sure to get some good rest this week and best of luck on your finals! We can't wait to see you all next fall when the new school year begins! 

As we turn the page on another great year at TJ I want to thank our tremendous PTO for everything that they do for our students, staff, and community. They continue to raise the bar each year and I look forward to continuing our amazing partnership next year! 

Thank you to everyone for your continued support and entrusting us with your kids every day. 

Have a great summer!

¡Feliz semana final, TJ!

¡Lo pasamos genial celebrando la clase de 2023 la semana pasada en el DU Magness Arena! La clase de 2023 ganó más de 11,5 millones de dólares en dinero de becas y el 90% de ellos han sido aceptados a una Universidad de 2 o 4 años! ¡Estamos muy orgullosos de todos sus logros y les deseamos nada más que éxito en su futuro!

Clase de 24, 25 y 26...be seguro que tendrá un buen descanso esta semana y buena suerte en sus finales! ¡No podemos esperar a verlos a todos el próximo otoño cuando comience el nuevo año escolar!

Al pasar la página de otro gran año en TJ, quiero agradecer a nuestro tremendo PTO por todo lo que hacen por nuestros estudiantes, personal y comunidad. ¡Ellos continúan subiendo el listón cada año y espero continuar nuestra increíble asociación el próximo año!

Gracias a todos por su continuo apoyo y por confiarnos sus hijos todos los días.

¡Que tengas un gran verano!

Mike Christoff

Principal

Monday-

• Normal school day

Tuesday-

• Normal school day

Wednesday- 

• Finals - p. 2 (7:30-9:00), p. 3 (9:05-10:35), p. 4 (10:40-12:10)
• Normal Transportation
• Incoming 9th grade orientation: 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Thursday-

• Finals - p. 6 (7:30-9:00), p. 7 (9:05-10:35)
• Transportation at noon

Friday-

• Finals - p. 1 (7:30-9:00), p. 8 (9:05-10:35)
• Transportation at noon

Saturday-

Finals Week Schedule

• Congrats and thank you to Danyelle Charles and Carla Allen for their hard work to make graduation a success!

• Huge thanks to those who keep our TJ Food Bank running throughout the year! We would like to recognize social worker Samanda Davis and TJ parents Megan Perkins, Becca Mahoney, and Jillian Krause for their tireless efforts gathering and distributing food to families monthly throughout the school year. The families are so grateful for your support and generosity!

After an amazing first place finish at the Denver Seaperch Regional back in March on May 13th Ben Finke, Ax Nagel, Alyssa Nurmat, and Breck Shupe traveled to Baltimore, Maryland to Compete in the 12th Annual International Seaperch Competition.

There were a total of 147 teams in 3 divisions with over 800 students at the competition, while we didn't take top 3 in any of the individual categories, we did an amazing job overall. Out of 70 teams in our division we placed as follows:

21st overall

10th on the MIssion Course

13th on the Obstacle course

42nd on the team video

65th on the Technical Design Report

Way to go, Robotics!

Please click here to see some wonderful photos from the event!

Please click here to see some wonderful photos from the event!

PTO News

That’s a Wrap!

The final PTO meeting of the year was held recently and featured updated from Mr. Christoff

on various topics of interest to the group. Minutes from the meeting and the April, 2023 financial

statement are found online here.

The PTO board has a few vacancies for next school year. Please contact us at

TJHSpto@gmail.com if you are interested in learning more about our openings: Secretary,

Fundraising Chair(s) and two “Member-at-Large” positions representing the Classes of 2026

and 2027.

TJ Food Distribution

Thank you to our TJ Community for supporting the Food Bank again this school year! We served as many as 60 families a month this year and your financial and food donations were much appreciated. We will resume Food Bank distributions in the Fall.

Sparta-Fill is Here!

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

Mental Health Supports

Current Juniors - Reserve your Senior Parking Spot

Juniors!

You can start reserving your parking spots for next year! These are the spots you can paint and the cost is $50.

They are first come first served.

Please see Carla Allen in the Treasurer's Office before and after school and at lunchtime!

Registration

Online Registration for 2023-24

Current DPS families – save time by updating your student’s information online! By completing this process using your Parent Portal account, you can avoid paper forms and save time at the school during the fall return. All SchoolChoice applicants must have an accepted seat prior to registering their student. Select one of the windows available to register your student(s) online for 2023-24:

• The “Early Bird” window, May 8-19
• Current year, late July-September 1st

To register online, primary legal guardians of current DPS students must have an active DPS Parent Portal account. Visit myportal.dpsk12.org to sign up, or to check that your account is active and ready.

For more information on how to complete online registration, contact the front office or visit schoolchoice.dpsk12.org.

TJ Performing Arts - We'd Love to Have Your Input for Shows!

Hey TJ!



The Performing Arts Department can't wait for next year's season of plays and musicals and we want your voice!

We have narrowed down the options to the following:

Fall Play: Alice in Wonderland, Clue, and Noises Off

Spring Musical: Kiss Me Kate, Mamma Mia!, and Mean Girls

Scan the QR Code and pick your favorites! If you are only interested in one or the other, no worries, you are not required to be in both shows.

Hope to hear from you before you head off to Summer, and hope to see you at auditions when we're back for Fall!

Chromebooks

This summer families will need to complete a form in order to check out a student chromebook over the summer. Families will receive a link to the opt-in form through the Your Voice/ Tu Voz survey and through School Messenger. If a family does not complete the survey they will be charged for the device and it will be locked down.

Seniors you must turn-in your chromebook, charger, and hotspot (if it applies) during check-out. Please be sure that it is free of any stickers and note any issues that it may have.

For students transferring out of the district the same applies, but instead of during check-out. You will be turning it in after your last final.

Here is a link to the survey if anyone is having issues: https://survey.k12insight.com/r/3QknXz

School Fees

- As Seniors check out, please go to Parent Portal and pay their fees so that they can check out on May 12th



- AP Testing is rapidly approaching in May. If you haven't paid for your student's AP test in MySchoolBucks, please go to your Parent Portal and pay for it before exam day.

Finals week will be here before you know it! Please plan accordingly.

All for One Golf Tournament

Please visit https://www.allforonegolf.org/ for more information!

Summer Opportunities in Career Exploration and More! 

Check out this slide deck to see summer internship opportunities, summer camps and academies, current available apprenticeship opportunities for next school year and more! Email emily_bobrick@dpsk12.net with questions or for more info.  

Looking for a TJ hoodie, t-shirt, PJ pants, hat, seat cushion, sticker, bracelet, etc.? Please email us at TJHS.Store@gmail.com and we’ll help you get the items you want.

Did You Know...? 

(En Español) 

We are 5 days away from summer vacation!

Thank you, TJ, for a great year! If you need a challenge for the summer months, try committing to trying one healthy, new thing each week. 

Take care and see you in August! 

If you need mental health crisis resources over summer, please visit: https://sites.google.com/dpsk12.net/tj-counseling-department-remot/mental-health-supports?authuser=0

Mental Health and Social Emotional “Did You Know”: Compiled by Natalie Koncz, Ed.S., NCSP and Samanda Davis, LCSW, MSW. Resources: 

CLASS OF 2023 WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU!

Many Congratulations to each of you and your families!

Have a safe, fun and wonderful summer!

and we can’t wait to hear, 

Oh the Places You’ll Go!

THANK YOU ALL - one last time for your amazing support, help, generous donations, creativity and friendship these past four years! Class of 2023 Parents you are simply the best!

With Gratitude, 

2023 Class Sponsors:

Catherine Poirier catherinepoirier@comcast.net and

Christy Jordan christy.jordan@comcast.net 

2023 Class Faculty Sponsors:

Mrs. Annie Berg, MSW, annie_berg@dpsk12.net - Room 114B and

Mr. Nic Long, nicholas_long@dpsk12.net - Room 237

They did it! Our students are on their way to being SENIORS!

Thank you so much to the parents, staff, and community for all the support provided to the Class of 2024! You are amazing and we greatly appreciate everything you have done during the last few years.

IMPORTANT DATES & EVENTS

Senior Sleepout – Sunday, August 20, 7pm – Monday, August 21, 7:30am

TJ Softball Fields

Cost: $24 DUE with SIGNED CONTRACT by August 11; the contract is available

to students in Schoology. Ask your student about the contract!

Our new 2024 Seniors kick-off the year together as TJ Senior Sleepout Tradition

Continues! Seniors bring sleeping bags, play games, s’mores, pizza, t-shirts,

watch outdoor movies and have fun under the stars! OUTSIDE RAIN OR

SHINE!

Breakfast is served in the morning. Seniors greet, cheer and welcome the

incoming Freshmen.

$24 Final Deadline is Fri, Aug. 11

$25 for Walk up (T-shirt not guaranteed)

online payment preferred: MySchoolBucks (search for: 2024 Senior Sleepout)

Cash or Check to TJHS 2024 is also accepted by Treasurer Mrs. Allen

SIGNED CONTRACTS, PAYMENT, AND T-SHIRT SIZE DUE by August 11; turn

contracts and payment into the folder at Ms. Moore’s desk

Proceeds from this event will be for the Senior Class Prom.

Parent volunteers and chaperones are needed to help with this event, from

checking students in, to helping with food and games, spending the night, and

breakfast in the morning. We can’t do this without you! Please sign up here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050F49ADAB2AA3F94-senior

Senior Parking Lot Space Painting – Summer through August 20, 2023

TJ Tradition for seniors who purchased a parking space in the senior section. Please adhere to the contract you signed from Mrs. Allen about painting rules.

Senior Overalls – on the student’s own time

TJ Tradition of decorating white painter’s overalls - DO NOT WAIT TO BUY! Wear on the 1st day of school, Pep Rallies, Football Games, Homecoming Week, Homecoming game, TJ Spirit Days and more TJ events!

Available at Guiry’s, AMAZON, Dickies.com, Sherwin Williams Paint Store and

Army Surplus. If you need financial assistance, please speak to your TJ counselor

”15 Minutes of Fame” – August 7-11, 2023

Senior meeting with your TJ Counselor Students book individual appointments to review graduation requirements, Parents Welcome

TJ will send info in email notification of how to sign up

Senior contracts signed

Final time to turn in Senior Sleepout Contracts and $ if you haven’t already!

2023/2024 Registration

online registration on-going starting in May 2023, Completed by Friday August 11, 2023

Please consider donating to the Class of 2024 Prom!

https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZI5ZQ2XQU04MZG_ZZ5Y8RLWT7OPN6F 

Class Donations

Have you donated to the Class of 2024 yet? If you have, thank you! If you haven’t, now is your chance! As a final push for the current school year, we are asking that each family donate $50-$100 to the class for after prom. If this happens, we can guarantee funds for after-prom and can focus on fun Senior year events and planning!  

Of course, donations at any time and in any amount are always welcome and corporate matching is always accepted!  

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)

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

What’s on deck for 2025 in the Fall?

We will be hosting a Stadium Food Party for parents to celebrate the kids being back in school

on Aug 26th at 6pm! This will be a great opportunity to meet other parents with kids in 2025 and

enjoy food, drinks and games!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0E45AFA62BAA8-thekids

Thank you to all of you that helped with our first Class of 2026 social event-"The Bottom of the 9th"! We couldn't have done it without your help! We look forward to many more events over the next three years.

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!