May 27, 2024

Happy Finals Week, TJ! 

We can't wait to celebrate the Class of 2024 at DU Magness Arena tomorrow! The class of 2024 earned over 11 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 25, 26, and 27...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. 

Feliz semana de finales, TJ!

¡No podemos esperar para celebrar mañana la Clase de 2024 en el DU Magness Arena! La clase de 2024 ganó más de 11 millones de dólares en dinero de becas y el 90% de ellos han sido aceptados en una universidad de 2 o 4 años! ¡Estamos muy orgullosos de todos sus logros y no les deseamos nada más que éxito en su futuro!

Clase de 25, 26, y 27...be seguro que tendrá un buen descanso esta semana y la mejor de la suerte en sus finales! ¡No podemos esperar a verlos a todos el próximo otoño cuando comience el nuevo año escolar!

Mientras damos la vuelta a la página en otro gran año en TJ quiero agradecer a nuestro tremendo PTO por todo lo que hacen por nuestros estudiantes, personal y comunidad.

¡Continúan elevando el listón cada año y espero continuar nuestra increíble asociación el próximo año!

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

Mike Christoff

Principal

Monday-

• Memorial Day - No School

Tuesday-

• No School
• Graduation: 1 p.m. (details below)

Wednesday- 

• Finals: periods 2, 3, 4
• 9th Grade Orientation: 6:00 p.m.

Thursday-

• Finals: periods 6 & 7

Friday-

• Finals: periods 1 & 8
• Empowerment & Resource Fair: 5-8 p.m. (details below)

Saturday-

• Congrats to Lea Wagner, Lisa Freedberg, Timi Biermann, and all of our student photographers and artists! The Photo Exhibit and Art Shows were amazing! See below for great press from the Denver Post's YourHub section.

PTO News

THANK YOU Senior Parents!

We did it! Another great school year is in the books! 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 out 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

Thanks to Lea Wagner and the Yearbook Staff for another great yearbook! If you have not picked up your yearbook, you will have to wait until we return for the fall semester. Thanks!

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

Stadium Party - Save the Date!

SAVE THE DATE! August 24th

What: The Annual TJ Season Opener Stadium Party

Who: All TJ Parents & Guardians are Invited

When: Saturday, August 24, 2024, 6:00 - 10:00 pm

Where: Van Abbema Backyard

Why: The Stadium Party is hosted by Junior class families every year to bring ALL TJ parents together to kick off the school year. Funds from ticket sales will go to the Class of 2026.

Tickets: $30 per person

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4FAEAE2DA6FB6-49746940-stadium

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!

Hi TJ fans! We will be selling gear on May 29 at Freshman Orientation. Feel free to get in touch by sending an email. Thank you for your support & school spirit this year! Be on the look out for an online store and DECA selling merch in the school store in the fall. Have a fun and safe summer! 

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

Did You Know...? 

(En Español) 

We are 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! 

Need some ideas of FREE things to do in Denver?

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: 

Sparta-Fill is Here!

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

Class of 2024 We are so proud of you! Many Congratulations to you and your families! Have a safe, wonderful summer and we can’t wait to hear about your successes after TJ!

THANK YOU ALL - one last time for your amazing support, help, generous donations, creativity and friendship these past four years! Class of 2024 Parents you are simply the best!

With Gratitude, 

2024 Class Committee Chair:

Cheri Jones

Faculty Sponsors:

Robin Morrissey

Rebecca Moore

Tambyr Reed

The Class of 2026 is hosting a Stadium Party on Saturday, August 24th. Parents from all classes are welcome at the party. The cost is $30 per person and the funds raised go to the Class of 2026.

Click here to sign up and pay:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4FAEAE2DA6FB6-49746940-stadium

Have a great summer and we will see you at the Stadium Party on August 24th.

Thank you,

Carrie and Sheila

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