Administrator's Corner
May 9, 2022
Happy Monday, Spartans!
This is a busy and exciting week! We are in the final week of AP exams ( click here for the schedule) and it is the final week of school for our seniors!
There is a lot of important information below about Chromebook return, senior checkout, and more.
Be sure to also check the Friday special bell schedule that will allow Spartans to enjoy the talent show, Backyard Bash, and yearbook distribution!
Underclassmen, you only have just over 2 weeks of classes left before finals. Let's finish strong!
¡Feliz lunes, espartanos!
¡Esta es una semana ajetreada y emocionante! Estamos en la última semana de exámenes AP (haga clic aquí para ver el horario) y es la última semana de la escuela para nuestros ancianos!
A continuación encontrará una gran cantidad de información importante acerca de la devolución de Chromebook, el pago de la cuenta principal y mucho más.
Asegúrese también de comprobar el horario especial de la campana del viernes que permitirá a los espartanos disfrutar de la feria de talentos, Backyard Bash y la distribución del anuario.
Chicos de clase baja, solo te quedan poco más de 2 semanas de clases antes de las finales. ¡Terminemos fuertes!
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Andrew Skari
Assistant Principal
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Monday-
- AP Exams (schedule linked above)
Tuesday-
- AP Exams (schedule linked above)
- PTO Meeting: 7:00 p.m. (details and location below)
Wednesday-
- AP Exams (schedule linked above)
- Senior Panoramic Photo: 1:30 p.m.
- 2025 Noodles Fundraiser: 4-8:00 p.m.
- TJ Coaches Meet and Greet
Thursday-
- AP Exams (schedule linked above)
- Spring Instrumental Music concert: 5:30-6:00 p.m. (please RSVP below)
Friday-
- AP Exams (schedule linked above)
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Senior Checkout (details below)
- Talent Show
- Backyard Bash
- Yearbook Distribution
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A HUGE thank you to Jillian Gleason, Maggie Kennedy, all of the chaperones, students and parents who made the 2022 Prom a success! Everyone had a great time and it was one for the books!
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Sources of Strength - End of Year Summit
On the evening of May 4, 2022 at DCIS Baker, our TJ Sources of Strength group presented at the 3rd annual end of year summit! These students have been committed and working diligently all year long on various positive school culture initiatives to promote mental health focusing on our strengths amongst our student body. We are so proud of all the work they accomplished this year and we are so excited for next year! Be sure to congratulate them when you see them!
From left to right, Cora Ostrom (10th grade), Megan Miccio (TJ Social Worker), Jayda Rugley (9th grade), and Aja Bowman (11th grade).
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TJ's PTO funded a ceramics grant this Spring! Because of their support, we welcomed Derek Redding, owner of @FluxStudioDenver to the ceramics studio for two days last week. Derek spent day one throwing pots and working with students on the wheel. The next day, he trimmed his pieces and continued supporting students. It was an incredible two days to observe and learn from Derek. Special thanks to our PTO for supporting the arts!
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Congratulations to our seniors who earned the Seal of Biliteracy!!! Be sure to congratulate them. |
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Please RSVP for This Week's Instrumental Music Concert! |
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We need people to RSVP for our Spring Instrumental Music Concert on May 12, because after the concert is a barbecue. We want to have enough food, but not too much. If people are planning on attending, we're asking them to please fill out this brief Google form. We look forward to seeing people at the concert.
P.S.
If you don't get a chance to RSVP, come anyway. We want to share our music with you.
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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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Final PTO Meeting of the 2021-2022 School Year! |
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Join us for an "in person only" meeting to celebrate a great school year. We will wrap up this year and start putting plans in place for 2022-23!
Tuesday, May 10
7-8pm
Location: 1601 S Ivanhoe Street, Denver 80224
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Senior Information - Please Read Carefully! |
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Important Dates:
May 2 - May 13 - AP exams
May 11th - Senior Panoramic Photo, in front of the school at 1:30pm
May 12th - Hide and Seek sponsored by Robotics
May 13th - Senior Check-Out/Last day of classes, Talent Show, BackYard Bash, and Yearbook distribution
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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Senior Check Out/Last day of classes May 13th:
Before your first class of the day, stop at the Counselors table or office to pick up your Check-Out sheet. DO NOT LOSE YOUR CHECKOUT SHEET! Go to every class and get your teachers signatures and a P/F grade on your check-out sheet. Make sure you stop at all the other stations to get signatures once you are cleared.
If you are not finished with a credit recovery class or not passing a class you need for graduation, you will not be able to check out on Friday 5/13!
Things you can do NOW so you avoid lines on May 13th:
- Pay your fees through the treasure or on My School Bucks online
- Make sure your ICAP is complete
- Senior Exit Survey in Maia Learning:
- Log into your Student Portal and click on your Maia Learning App
- You will click on the link in your Dashboard under ‘All Upcoming:’
- You will click on ‘Senior Exit Survey’ and complete all questions
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Future Center Checkout
- Return your Library books, textbooks and athletic gear
- Make sure you have your Chromebook and charger ready to turn in! Make sure that all stickers or other personal decorations have been removed.
- Tech Item Missing Fee
- Chromebook $280
- Charger $20
- Hotspot and charger (if you checked one out) $20
- If you are missing any of the items above, you will be charged the fee in MySchoolBucks. If you have lost your Chromebook, please report this immediately to Jessie Delgado at TJ.
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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Chromebook Return for Seniors and Students Leaving the District |
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Dear Students and Families,
On May 13, 2022 we will be collecting MyTech Chromebooks and chargers for students who are leaving the district.
Please make sure that you have your Chromebook and charger that day. Please make sure that it is clean and all stickers or other personal decorations have been removed.
You will need to return the following things. The fees for not returning an item is listed to the right. If there is writing, stickers, or other intentional damage on the device, you will be charged a damage fee of $25.
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Item Missing Fee
Chromebook $ 280
Charger $ 20
Hotspot and charger (if you checked one out) $ 20
If you are missing any of the items above, you will be charged the fee in MySchoolBucks. If you have lost your Chromebook, please report this immediately to Jessie Delgado at your school.
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TJ's Art Exhibition Coming Soon! |
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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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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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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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Did You Know…?
You don’t have to wait until you have a solid chunk of time to get some exercise in your day …
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Mental Health and Social Emotional “Did You Know”: Compiled by Natalie Koncz, Ed.S., NCSP and Samanda Davis, LCSW, MSW. Resources: www.BHG.com article from June 2018 issue- “Sneak Exercise into Your Day.”
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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 $13 MILLION in scholarship dollars!
Important Dates:
May 9-11: Emily Griffith Early Registration for DSF Scholars
Wednesday, May 11: Panoramic Senior Photo
Katie Damas
Future Center Advisor CC Fellow
Future Center Phone #: 720-423-7134
Rm 135
Emily Webster
College Advisor | Thomas Jefferson High School
Denver Scholarship Foundation | a 501(c)(3) Public Charity
789 Sherman Street, Suite 610 | Denver, CO 80203
emily_webster@dpsk12.net
ewebster@denverscholarship.org
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Graduation FAQs
- Senior Check-Out - May 13th (All-Day)
- Cap & Gown pick-up May 16th after graduation rehearsal.
- Mini Graduation rehearsal is May 16th at 8:00 am in the auditorium.
- Venue Graduation Rehearsal will be at DU- Magness Arena on the day of graduation, May 18th at 11:00 am. Students will be required to stay from 11:00 until after graduation. Lunch will be served.
- Graduation is May 18th at 2:00 pm. Graduation is at DU-Magness Arena.
- Your guests can begin arriving an hour prior to graduation. (1:00 pm)
- Parking is limited so families are encouraged to carpool.
- At this time there will be NO tickets, however please understand that there is a possibility that there could be COVID restrictions imposed by the venue at the time of the ceremony.
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What a FUNdrai$er! The final numbers are in from our LRC Parent Party FUNdraiser at the McLain’s and thanks to a 3rd round buy-in game of Left Right Center we raised an additional $610 cash bringing our grand total to $2,335!! It was such a great community event and so many 2023 parents enjoyed rolling the dice for our soon to be Seniors! The dinner and atmosphere were all fabulous - BIG CONGRATULATIONS 2023 Parents! SO Great to bring this TJ Parent Tradition BACK. All of this money will support Class of 2023 Events and After-Prom next year. Thank you to ALL participants and generous donors and a BIG THANKS to our super fun cooks and hosts:
Jll & David McLain
Karla & Scott Henke
Christy Jordan & Chris Little
Catherine & Scott Quinney
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JUNIORS & JUNK FOOD! Monday, May 23rd 2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. TJ Softball Field. Class of 2023 Students come play spike ball, volleyball, corn hole, badminton, music, sign yearbooks, hang out and more - and get a bunch of important info and dates for Senior Year Traditions!
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PARENTS! HOW TO GET CONNECTED:
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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