Administrator's Corner

May 8, 2023

Hello Spartan Families!

It's a bittersweet week as we celebrate our seniors during their final week of classes. Friday will be a shortened class schedule for the talent show, backyard bash, and senior check out.

There are only two weeks of classes left before final exams, so it's crunch time - last chance to get those grades up. Good luck to those students who are taking AP exams this week. 

Check out the senior art exhibition this week (details below).

Parents, the District would like to hear from you! The DPS “Your Voice/Tu Voz” student and family surveys are an opportunity to share your DPS experience. Please complete the student and family surveys by Sunday, May 14 to let us know your thoughts. Responses to the survey inform decisions on how we can better serve our DPS community.  https://www.dpsk12.org/please-complete-the-dps-your-voice-tu-voz-student-and-family-surveys-by-may-14/

Next week the District will be soliciting feedback about school safety to inform needed policy changes for next year. We will provide the link in next week's newsletter, please be sure to share your thoughts. 

Commencement Security Update

Given the recent events related to safety and security, DPS will be providing an additional level of law enforcement support at our high school commencement exercises. We will bring in additional security personnel and are working with the Denver Police Department to have a noticeable police presence at these events. Please know that we have heard the concerns of our students, families and staff members, and hope that you all agree that these additional measures will help ensure that we are providing a safe and welcoming environment. A reminder that there will be no school on Thursday, May 18th due to Commencement.

Have a great week, Spartans!

¡Hola familias espartanas!

Es una semana agridulce ya que celebramos a nuestros mayores durante su última semana de clases. El viernes será un horario de clases acortado para el espectáculo de talentos, la fiesta del patio trasero y la salida de los ancianos.

Solo quedan dos semanas de clases antes de los exámenes finales, así que es hora de crujir - última oportunidad para subir esas calificaciones. Buena suerte a los estudiantes que están tomando exámenes AP esta semana.

Echa un vistazo a la exposición de arte senior esta semana (detalles abajo).

¡Padres de, el Distrito quisiera saber de usted! Las encuestas para estudiantes y familiares de DPS “Your Voice/Tu Voz” son una oportunidad para compartir su experiencia de DPS. Por favor complete las encuestas para estudiantes y familias antes del domingo 14 de mayo para hacernos saber sus pensamientos. Las respuestas a la encuesta informan las decisiones sobre cómo podemos servir mejor a nuestra comunidad de DPS. https://www.dpsk12.org/please-complete-the-dps-your-voice-tu-voz-student-and-family-surveys-by-may-14/

La próxima semana, el Distrito solicitará comentarios sobre la seguridad escolar para informar los cambios de política necesarios para el próximo año. Proporcionaremos el enlace en el boletín de la próxima semana, por favor asegúrese de compartir sus pensamientos.

Dados los recientes eventos relacionados con la seguridad y la seguridad, DPS proporcionará un nivel adicional de apoyo policial en nuestros ejercicios de inicio de escuela secundaria. Traeremos personal de seguridad adicional y estamos trabajando con el Departamento de Policía de Denver para tener una presencia policial notable en estos eventos. Por favor, sepan que hemos escuchado las preocupaciones de nuestros estudiantes, familias y miembros del personal, y esperamos que todos estén de acuerdo en que estas medidas adicionales ayudarán a asegurar que estamos proporcionando un ambiente seguro y acogedor. Un recordatorio de que no habrá escuela el jueves, 18 de mayo debido al comienzo.

¡Que tengan una gran semana, espartanos!

Andrew Skari

Assistant Principal

Monday-

Tuesday-

• PTO Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday- 

Thursday-

• Spring Instrumental Music Concert - 6:30 p.m.

Friday-

• Click here for Friday schedule
• Senior Checkout (all classes)
• Talent Show - 12:10 p.m.
• Backyard Bash - 1:15 p.m.
• Artists' Reception - 5:00 p.m. (details below)

Saturday-

• Thanks to Danyelle Charles, Tom Conroy and his crew, Carla Allen, Annie Berg, Nic Long, Bridget Couch, Michael Christoff (Set-up), Jon Poole (Set-up and Ice), Tambyr Reed (Auditorium set-up), and anyone else who played a role in ensuring that Senior Awards Night was a successful event for the students and their parents who were invited. We would also like to thank the PTO volunteers who came to help set-up and tear down for the event. There are no words to truly express how much we appreciate their time and effort.

• Thank you to the PTO parents for their amazing show of support/treats for Teacher Appreciation Week! We felt the love!

If you were not able to make it to item pick up last week please reach out to Megan Perkins (megandperkins@gmail.com) to arrange a time to pick up your items!

Thanks to the 80 TJ parents who came together to host such an amazing event for our seniors at After Prom! (See list in 2023 section). 

A big thank you to all of our students, TJ staff members, parents/guardians, & vendors who helped make Prom 2024 a successful, fun, and safe event!

Congratulations to our Prom King Miles Woods and Prom Queen Nakaia Berkeley!

We had a blast celebrating the CLASS OF 2023 in a Night Under The Stars on the Rooftop of The Denver Athletic Club. What a night!

Annie Berg & Nic Long, 2023 Class Sponsors

Congrats to TJ DECA ICDC Qualifiers - Kate Little, Max Hauer, Henry Shukert, Gavin Schiff, Lily Mullins, Stephanie Zabel, Oliver Swats, Blake Moe, Grant Randles, & Wyatt Tyler. Click here to read a detailed account of their trip and see more pictures!

Congratulations to these district athletic directors for receiving awards from the Colorado Athletic Directors Association this year! Thank you for encouraging students to push themselves and for fostering strong school culture!

Anne Rice, AD at Thomas Jefferson High School - CADA Honored Athletic Director of the Year

Andres Botelo, AD at Bruce Randolph School - Bullard Moore DEI Award

John Andrew, DPS Manager of Athletics - CADA State Award of Merit

PTO News

$21,000 in Spartan Grants Awarded to the School

Last month, the PTO awarded over $21,000 to the school, through our Spartan Grants program.

This included funding for student activities and competitions (DECA, SkillsUSA, JROTC,

Speech & Debate, Athletics & Activities), classroom support (Math, CCT, Journalism, Fine

Arts, Exceptional Student Services, Physics) 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 provided funding for the grant program for the past 7 years. Thank you to

Melissa Lindstrom and Brooke Bolinske for coordinating this year’s grant program.

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 the new ice maker we purchased for the

Teacher’s Lounge!

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’s activities at TJ in other ways,

THANK YOU for being part of the “village” that got our students to finish line!

Special thanks to the “graduating” members of the PTO Board: Teri Hetzel (Treasurer), Lisa

LoJacono (Secretary), Janet Willson (Member at Large), Christy Jordan and Catherine

Poirier (Class Committee Chairs), Melissa Lindstrom (Grants Chair), and Karla Henke (past

School Store Manager).

TJ Food Distribution Program

The FINAL Food Distribution of the school year will take place on Wednesday, May 17 from 3:00-5:00pm 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.  

Reach out to Megan Perkins (megandperkins@gmail.com), Becca Mahoney (beccaandjoemahoney@gmail.com) or Jillian Krause (jillian.krause@gmail.com) with questions!

La última distribución de alimentos del año escolar se llevará a cabo el miércoles el 17 may de 3:00 p.m. a 5:00 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.

Comuníquese con Megan Perkins (megandperkins@gmail.com) si tiene preguntas.

Thank you for your continued support! If you are interested in making a financial contribution to the TJ Food Bank, you can do so HERE. 

DPS Safety Survey

Please take a moment to give DPS feedback on the draft of the district’s Safety Plan. The

survey will be available May 8-19 and will help inform future practices around school safety.

More information is found on the DPS website and in emails sent to their parent mailing list. (On

the DPS website, scroll down to “Feedback Survey”)

Yearbook News

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 - but please be sure to wait until FRIDAY!

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.

Graduation Information

Click here for important information from DU regarding parking, the new bag policy, and more!

Click here for Graduation FAQs!

Finals Week Schedule - Week of May 22

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

Art News!

The TJHS Senior Art Show will be held at Blue Tile Art Space (BTAS) in Englewood this year! Join us at the reception to celebrate our amazing Senior artists! Seniors will experience curating, hanging, exhibiting publicly, marketing and other skills as they produce their own exhibit. The artist reception is THIS Friday, May 12th from 5 to 8 pm. See the flyer for details and come support our seniors. All are welcome. Bring your friends and family to see our ceramics, drawings, paintings, mixed media artworks and more! The exhibit is open to the public May 8 - May 20. BTAS is located at 3944 South Broadway, Englewood 80113.



BTAS hours of operation:

Closed Sunday & Monday

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10-4

Also by appointment (contact Ms. Biermann at tbierm1@dpsk12.net). 

And - the TJHS student art show coming soon! Support your fellow SpARTans and the arts at TJHS! Ceramic, drawing & painting students' artwork will be on display May 16th & 17th during lunch and both evenings from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Come see all the AmAzInG artwork made this semester.  

All for One Golf Tournament - Sponsors and Players Needed!

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

Senior Checkout - Health Center

This next announcement is for any graduating senior. Make sure to book your Senior Check-Out Appointment with the Clinic. This is a senior specific appointment where you will receive a pamphlet filled with helpful health information, different resources, and be able to speak with your provider about accessing care after graduation. You will also be able to discuss any health questions or concerns you may have. The clinic is open from 7:30 am- 4:00 pm Monday-Friday. Book your appointment today!

Amazing Student Job Opportunity - Podcast Host! -Application Deadline May 15

Colorado Young Leaders (CYL) has two openings for youth podcast hosts for Generation Collaboration, a collaborative podcast with Colorado Young Leaders (CYL) and Youth on Record (YOR). This is a youth initiative podcast focusing on a range of social and cultural themes through an intergenerational lens to enhance the power of youth leadership. This podcast was created to amplify the tremendous leadership of youth and youth development organizations across the state of Colorado.

Position Description

Working with the CYL Program Director and YOR Youth Success Manager, the Podcast Host(s) will be responsible for the success and launch of monthly podcast episodes, produced during the school year. As a podcast host, you will be responsible for researching, creating interview questions, communicating with the podcast guests, and helping share out each episode utilizing social media. You will get hands-on experience building your skills as a podcast host.

Position Requirements

1. Monthly recording sessions with CYL, YOR and episode guests

2. Build out interview questions and prepare for recording session

3. Optional: connect with local artists to be featured on the podcast, outreach to youth leaders in the

community to invite to podcast

Hours

Approximately 20 hours/month

● Weekly team meetings and on-site recording at Youth on Record

● Research on issues to prep for interviews and listening to each interview

● Professional and leadership development

● $18/hour received monthly

Who should apply?

This is an extraordinary opportunity for a high school student who is passionate about storytelling, community change, and highlighting youth leadership. Great for those looking for a part-time job to gain leadership experience, use your creative talents, and leave a positive impact on your community. This position is open to incoming freshmen through seniors for the 2023-2024 school year. Preference will be given to a young person who is local to the Denver Metro area. Reliable transportation or willingness to travel via public transportation (RTD pass provided) to Youth on Record requested.

Please apply via this Google Form. You will be asked to provide written answers as well as a voice memo.

Give it a listen!

You can listen to the first season of Generation Collaboration by going to Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Don’t forget to give it a follow so you can stay up to date on new episodes!

Submit your application by Monday, May 15th. If you have any questions about the application process, please email Lauren Steavpack at lauren@coloradoyoungleaders.org.

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.  

Denver Health School Based Health Centers are offering $30 visa gift cards to any DPS Student or Sibling who gets their Covid-19 vaccine!

These are the requirements:

·     DPS Students or DPS Sibling

·     Must receive Covid-19 vaccine at the SBHC site during a provider visit

·     Visa is gifted for EVERY Covid vaccine dose (1^st, 2^nd, booster) However TJ only has booster doses at this time – the bivalent Pfizer booster – this can only be given after the primary series.

·     Multiple visa gift cards can be gifted to the same family – example: 2 siblings are scheduled – family is gifted one $60 visa card or 2 -$30 visa gift cards.

Funds for additional family members receiving doses will be loaded to the initial visa gift card provided two weeks after visit completion.

Call 303-602-8958 to schedule an appointment!

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 have TWO weeks of school left before finals begin!

If your student’s grades are not what you expect, don’t panic! Some advice:

-Check your student’s grades on Schoology every few days. 

-Make time at least once a week to sit with your child and have them go through the assignments on which they are working. 

-If there are outstanding questions, and you can’t answer them, have your student email or talk to their teacher. 

-Model some stress reducing techniques and practice self-care WITH your child 

• Get outside for walking, reading, even just sitting and observing
• Engage in some art practices (drawing, painting, dancing, music, etc)
• Model talking through any problems or stressors you have, and how you solve them. 

-Be realistic and keep strong expectations, but remember to stay calm and positive, even if you want to yell  😉

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

…WRAP-UP THANK YOUS & PHOTOS! 

HUGE THANKS to the 80 AMAZING TJ Parents and Community members for their fabulous work putting on TJ’s PHENOMENAL AFTER PROM last Saturday Night!

From creating,to setting up,to the Event, to Tear Down these people were incredible and we are so grateful for their time!

AFTER PROM PHOTOS

(Not all pictured here) Alaina Green, Amy Feiman, Amy Lloyd, Beth Scott, Bhavini Thakor, Candace Lewis, Catherine Poirier, Catherine Quinney, Cecilia Goergen, Chris Connor, Chris Little, Christy Jordan, Cindy Ambs, Coley Moe, Cristina Gomez, David McLain, Debra Geiger, Dorothy Higgs, Doug Mason, Doug Poirier, Eryn Oysterhaus, Geoff Hauer, Heather Reeder, Hedy Asenjo, Jacqueline Cote, Jacqueline & Jalyssa Davis, Jana Huntsman, Janet Willson, Jean Steimel, Jeff Willson, Jeff Robert, Jennifer Williams, Jenny Mulligan, Jll McLain, Joanna Shukert, Julie Graef, Karen Figueroa, Karin French, Karina Leniton, Karla Henke, Karla Garcia, Kieu Vu, Kris Hougard, Krista Zizzo, Larry Reeder, Lisa LoJacono, Lori Lee, Megan Robert, Melissa Lindstrom, Michael Graef, Molly Jordan Little, Molly Roetto, Natalie Hererra, Nyssa Zabel, Onisa Cephus, PJ Warzon, Patricia Jung, Paula Moore, Phoenix Riley, Ray French, Rebekah Rathgeber, Rick Zabel, Robyn Pickens, Ron Marler, Sandra Mason, Sam Williams, Scott Henke, Scott Hougard, Shane Feiman, Sheila Tyler, Steve LoJacono, Steve Zizzo, Steve Higgs,Tanya Matthias,Teri Hetzel, Wade Goergen, Whitney Connor, Zoe Henke & Thor!

Special thanks to Seniors Max Feiman and Magnus Houston for helping hang outside lights, Kate Jordan Little for helping hang posters and handout After Prom flyers and Naia Reeder for helping design After Prom promo materials! 

Thanks also to underclass-women Sally Willson and Olivia Osterhaus Binkert for being the Paparazzi photographers and Lacey Arritola for helping with the Hollywood auditorium lights! 

And a big final thanks to our PTO President, Insurance Wizard and Junior Parent Krista Zizzo for all of her support, troubleshooting and assistance!

 

(*Please forgive us if we accidentally omitted anyone who helped out! Thank you so much!)

THANK YOU TO OUR FABULOUS AFTER PROM CHAIRS

A special enormous shout out and big thanks to our FABULOUS CHAIRS who spent many, many hours planning, orchestrating, creating and making this After Prom event such an enormous success! And they also donated a huge amount of in-kind goods and funds to make this so incredible! 

You all are so extra and we love you! 

Overall After Prom Coordination Chair:  Christy Jordan

Decoration and Theme Chairs:  Amy Feiman & Beth Scott

Volunteer Coordinator Chair:  Karla Henke

Prize Patrol Chairs:  Jennifer & Sam Williams

Daytona 500 Chairs: Natalie Hererra and Nyssa Zabel

Disneyland & Pebble Beach Golf Chairs: Janet Willson and Catherine Poirier

Hollywood Chairs: Jenny Mulligan and Molly Roetto  – DJ/Karaoke Lori Lee

Maui R&R Chairs: Heather & Larry Reeder and Melissa Lindstrom

New York City Café Chairs: Karin French and Kris & Scott Hougard

Vegas Casino Pit Bosses:  Lori Lee & Christy Jordan

Photo Booth Chair: Jacqueline Cote

Logistics Chairs:  Tanya Matthias, Christy Jordan and Janet Willson

Budget Chairs:  Catherine Poirier, Janet Willson

TJ PTO Treasurer: Teri Hetzel

After Prom Favor Chairs: Karin French, Kris Hougard, Lori Lee, Christy Jordan, Natalie Ramirez, Nyssa Zabel and Jenny Mulligan

Publicity:  Heather Reeder & Christy Jordan

Back/Dress/Coat Check: Tanya Matthias

Class of 2023 Parent Sponsors:  Catherine Poirier & Christy Jordan

Class of 2023 Faculty Sponsors:  Mrs. Annie Berg and Mr. Nic Long

2023 PARENTS:  

If you’d like to help cover some of the extra expenses from After Prom or Teacher Appreciation we would very much appreciate your final donations! 

THANK YOU FOR BEING SO GENEROUS THESE PAST FOUR YEARS! 

Click here to DONATE ONE LAST TIME!

2023 Class 2023 Class Donations | TJHS PTO 

MARK YOUR 2023 CALENDAR!

UPCOMING EVENTS for SENIOR Class of 2023!

*SENIORS:  YEARBOOK DISTRIBUTION - Tuesday - Thursday, May 9-11, 2023 in room 110 during lunch.  A table will also be available Friday, May 12, 2023 during BackYard Bash/BBQ

* SENIORS:  PERSONALIZED GRADUATION YARD SIGNS  - Friday May, 12th - Your Yard Sign will be available for distribution on Friday, May 12th at Backyard Bash/BBQ at TJ from your Class Sponsors!  

* SENIORS - YOUR LAST BACKYARD BBQ & BASH - Friday, May 12th at TJ - assembly schedule. 

* SENIORS & PARENTS GRADUATION INFO

TJ CLASS OF 2023 MANDATORY GRADUATION DATES: 

Senior Check-out:

Friday, May 12, 2023 - 7:30 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.

*Be sure to return your ChromeBooks and pay any outstanding Fees!

Thomas Jefferson High School

Senior Breakfast, Rehearsal, Cap & Gown Pick-up:

Monday, May 15, 2023 - 7:00 a.m. Senior Breakfast

8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Rehearsal, Cap & Gown Pick-up

Thomas Jefferson High School

Graduation Rehearsal:

Tuesday, May 16, 2023 - 10:00 a.m. to Noon

University of Denver - Magness Arena

TJ 2023 Graduation Ceremony:

Thursday, May 18, 2023  - Senior Arrival at 1:00 p.m. - Ceremony at 2:00 p.m.

University of Denver - Magness Arena

There is not a  limit on Graduation Guests

For Questions Contact Danyelle Charles:  ddillar@dpsk12.net  720-423-7050

For a printable version Click Here:

TJ CLASS OF 2023 MANDATORY GRADUATION DATES

Click here for important information from DU regarding parking, the new bag policy, and more!

Click here for Graduation FAQs!

THANK YOU 2023 SENIOR PARENTS! 

2023 Parents: We are so very grateful for your support, your energy, your time, your donations, your resources, your ideas, your help, your contacts, your patience and your amazing dedication to helping the Class of 2023 have a great experience at TJ.  

With your volunteering, help and donations, we have accomplished so much during the past four years - in-spite of Covid shutdowns and restricted school activities.  From kick-off fundraisers, On-line Game Night,  Costume Kick-Ball and Sophomore S’mores, Homecoming Bonfire, RoofTop & Rap, Left Right Center, and Juniors and Junkfood, to Senior Sleepout, Senior Splash Pool Party,  Senior Shades and Oktoberfest to Team 2023’s work  has all culminated with our safe, zero-incident, amazing After Prom celebration for 200 students! 

We are so thrilled to have gotten to meet so many of you and appreciate all of your involvement.  We wish you and your tremendous 2023 Seniors the absolute best of luck!  We know they have such exciting futures ahead and can’t wait to see what this class of TJ Alumni Accomplish! OH THE PLACES THEY’LL GO!

GO 2023 SPARTANS! SEE YOU AT GRADUATION! 

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

The end is near! Below is information for the last student event for the school year along with other upcoming senior class things to know!

The parents and community have been so generous in supporting the Class of 2024 and we can’t thank you enough!

IMPORTANT DATES & EVENTS

• Juniors & Junk Food – May 19th, 3-6pm: A fun last class only event before the end of the year! Signup to donate junk food and to help run games. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050F49ADAB2AA3F94-juniors

• 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

• 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. 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 Chaperones needed to spend the night, help monitor, manage the event and activities. The signup is being finalized and will be sent out to parents, stay tuned!

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

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!