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Administrator's Corner
November 13, 2023
Spartans,
Let's work hard this week so that you can relax on vacation next week! There will be no school during the week of November 20th. When you return on the 27th, there are only two weeks of classes remaining before Finals Week (click here to see the schedule). For those of you who are behind on your work, please use your extra days next week to get caught up so you can finish strong.
Don't forget that as it gets colder you need to dress appropriately for the conditions and allow for extra time for the morning commute. Remember, the school doors don't open until 7:55 a.m., so staying warm until you enter the building is critical!
We will have Saturday school on 12/2 and 12/9. Those are the last 2!! Please fill out this link if you would like your student(s) to attend Saturday School on either of
Be sure to join us on Friday at 4:30 for the movie night hosted by the Hispanic and Latino Club.
Happy Thanksgiving, TJ!
Espartanos,
¡Trabajemos duro esta semana para que puedas relajarte de vacaciones la próxima semana! No habrá escuela durante la semana del 20 de noviembre. Cuando regrese el día 27, solo quedan dos semanas de clases antes de la semana final (haga clic aquí para ver el calendario). Para aquellos de ustedes que están atrasados en su trabajo, por favor use sus días adicionales la próxima semana para quedar atrapados para que pueda terminar fuerte.
No olvides que a medida que hace más frío necesitas vestirte adecuadamente para las condiciones y dejar tiempo extra para el viaje de la mañana. Recuerde, las puertas de la escuela no se abren hasta las 7:55 a.m., así que mantenerse caliente hasta que ingrese al edificio es crítico!
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Tendremos la escuela del sábado en 12/2 y 12/9. Esos son los últimos 2!! Por favor, llene este enlace si desea que su(s) estudiante(s) asista a la Escuela del Sábado en cualquiera de las dos escuelas de
, asegúrese de unirse a nosotros el viernes a las 4:30 para la noche de cine organizada por el Club Hispano y Latino.
Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias, TJ!
Andrew Skari
Assistant Principal
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Monday-
Tuesday-
- Class of 2027 parent social hour at Torchy's - 5-7 p.m. (details below)
- Class of 2026 parent meeting: 6-7 p.m. in room 111
Wednesday-
- 2024 parent committee meeting: 6 p.m. (details below)
Thursday-
- Used Clothing Boutique (all items are FREE) - 8:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. in room 111 (details below)
Friday-
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Seniors: yearbook photos due!
- Movie Night hosted by Hispanic/Latino Club: 4:30-6 in room 111
Saturday-
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Last week was National School Psychology Week (NSPW)! DPS asked team members to shout out a school psychologist to celebrate, thank you to all who submitted! Check out our Top 5 shoutouts below, and see the rest of the shoutouts here.
“Natalie Koncz is our building school psychologist and does a wonderful job supporting all TJ students (and our staff as a Wellness Champion). She is an expert in mental health, learning, and behavior, collaborates extremely well with others, is calm and professional in her demeanor and has an ability to think about the big picture in order to advocate for all students. She is detail-oriented, very thorough in all she does and always puts students first. We are so lucky to have Natalie at TJ -- she makes our school a better place!” -- Maggie Kennedy, Thomas Jefferson High School
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On October 27th, 10 students attended the La Raza Youth Leadership Conference sponsored by Servicios de la Raza at Regis University. They explored a resource fair, heard from Rudy Gonzales, son of Denver activist Corky Gonzales, attended multiple workshops, watched an awe inspiring Aztec dance and connected with their peers and their culture. Seniors Amina Akbichi and Yessica Navarro said it was a very inclusive day with a wide variety of workshops that helped to understand the importance of mental health and generational trauma. They said the conference helped with planning their futures with some great take away information and was a very inspiring day! | |
Congrats to the TJ Cheer Squad! Last week they secured their first ever First Place League Trophy! | |
Used Clothing Boutique - Shop for FREE! (Donations requested) | |
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Thanks to all who attended the November PTO meeting last week. The minutes and financial
statements are posted online.
The PTO still has vacancies in the following positions. Contact us to learn more about these and
other opportunities to give back to TJ:
Member-at-Large representing Class of 2027
Class Committee Co-Chairs for 2024
Fund Raising Chair(s)
2024-25 Leadership: Our President and Vice President positions will be vacant as of
May. We’re hoping to have “apprentices” in place by January to shadow the current officers for a
semester. Now is the time to step up!
Questions? Want to get involved? Join our e-mail list: TJHSPTO@gmail.com
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Save the Date - Dec. 6 Maker Faire | |
Official Launch for Juntos Advocacy | |
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I would love to invite you (and any community members you work with) to attend our Official Launch for Juntos Advocacy. At the launch, we will announce our campaign launch around Professional Licenses & Undocu-Entrepreneurial Resources, ask for your feedback on our community-centered structure, and celebrate together!
You can RSVP to any of our 3 launch events here in English, and here in Spanish. The events will be held:
- Monday November 13th 12-1:30PM via Zoom
- Monday November 13th 6-7:30PM via Zoom
- Thursday November 16th 6-8PM at our office in Denver (3264 Larimer St)
Ready to collaborate on this campaign?
Please schedule a 30-minute meeting on my Calendly or respond to let me know when you are available, so that we can talk about next steps & collaboration.
Cannot make it to the launch?
Please fill out this 5-min survey in English or in Spanish so that we can stay connected and I know what your communication preferences are.
Happy November!
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Lanzamiento de la campaña de Juntos Advocacy: invitación y próximos pasos
Me encantaría invitarles a Uds (y a cualquier miembro de la comunidad con quien trabajan) a asistir a nuestro Lanzamiento Oficial de Juntos Advocacy. En el lanzamiento, anunciaremos el lanzamiento de nuestra campaña sobre licencias profesionales y recursos para emprendedores sin documentos, solicitaremos comentarios sobre nuestra estructura centrada en la comunidad, y ¡celebraremos juntos!
Se puede confirmar asistencia a cualquiera de nuestros 3 eventos de lanzamiento aquí en español y aquí en inglés. Los eventos se llevarán a cabo:
- El Lunes 13 de noviembre 12-1:30PM vía Zoom
- El Lunes 13 de noviembre 6-7:30PM vía Zoom
- El Jueves 16 de noviembre de 6 a 8 p. m. en nuestra oficina en Denver (3264 Larimer St)
¿Lista para colaborar en esta campaña?
Por favor programa una reunión de 30 minutos en mi Calendly o responde para avisarme cuando estés disponible para que podamos hablar sobre los próximos pasos y la colaboración.
¿No puedes llegar al lanzamiento?
Por favor completa esta encuesta de 5 minutos en español o en inglés para que podamos seguir en contacto.
¡Feliz noviembre!
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TJ Student Art Showcase - Now through November 15th! | |
Pop by Lakewood Arts Gallery now through November 15th to see all of our skulls on display! Click here to see more amazing artwork! | |
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TJ Swag Online Store is active and ready for orders! Get your gear in time for the holidays. All orders are local delivery. Orders placed before December 1 will be delivered by December 15th.
For other requests or questions please email us at tjhs.store@gmail.com. Thank you TJ community for your school spirit! And huge shout out to TJ mom Rachel Geib for creating our store and providing us with awesome merch!
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Save the Date - TJ Movie Night Nov. 17 | |
Construction Trades Union Open House for Students | |
Speech and Debate Clothing Drive - ends November 17! | | |
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In accordance with our upcoming novice tournaments, Speech and Debate club will be holding a clothing drive from October 19 to November 17.
We are looking for formal and business clothes to be donated, but all clothing is welcome (and recommended). Collection boxes will be in English classrooms and in the Admin and Front offices.
Remaining items will be donated to other charities for those who need access to them. Thanks for your help!
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We appreciate your support! The DECA Supply Drive will take place throughout November. | |
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Details regarding the November Food Bank distribution will be sent via email.
The Food Bank is in need of reusable grocery bags for food distribution! If you have any bags to donate, please put them in the box in the office - thank you!
Thank you to the TJ Community for your continued support of the Food Bank! If you are interested in making a financial contribution to the TJ Food Bank, you can do so HERE.
Reach out to Megan Perkins (megandperkins@gmail.com), Becca Mahoney (beccaandjoemahoney@gmail.com) or Jillian Krause (jillian.krause@gmail.com) with questions.
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Saturday School to Support Students | |
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Saturday school is underway to support students with their Math milestones, English competencies, acquisition of the English language, and credit/unit recovery. Saturday school will go through December 9th. (There will not be Saturday school on November 18th or 25th.) Snacks and drinks included as well as Breakfast Snacks. Please fill out this form by Wednesday if you would like your student to attend. Here is the schedule for Saturday.
Weekly Incentive Prizes for students: Tickets to Elitches Garden, Zoo, Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Sports games, Legos, backpacks, travel bags.
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Save the Date - Concurrent Enrollment Application Night: December 5 | |
All students and parents/guardians of students taking Concurrent Enrollment/Dual Enrollment (CE/DE) classes in the Spring semester are highly encouraged to attend our Concurrent Enrollment Application Night on Tuesday, December 5 from 6-7 pm in the cafeteria. This night will be the perfect opportunity for families to complete the mandatory paperwork for Spring CE classes (applications and agreement paperwork) and to get important information about CE/DE classes. Representatives from Arapahoe Community College will be available to help with applications and answer any CE-related questions you might have. Students who took CE-PSY 1001 or CE-MAT 1240 in the Fall do not need to attend as your applications from the Fall semester will apply to Spring classes. | |
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Hello Spartan Families!
We are looking for volunteers to serve as judges for our annual DECA District 3 Conference. The event will take place on Thursday, November 30th, from 7:30am - 3:30pm at Arapahoe County Fairgrounds. We need between 60-75 judges for our event to run smoothly, and for those of you that have judged in the past you know it is a fun day. If this will be your 1st time judging, don't worry because we will feed you and train you the day of the event. It is always a fun day for both the students and our judges so we hope to see you there!
Please use this link to register to volunteer: Judges Info and Signup Link
More information about our District Conference is on the judges link and I hope to see you all in November!
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Student Job Opportunity - Here at TJ! | | |
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Need a job with not many hours?
There are two Student Sweeper positions open at TJHS.
This position pays $18.29/HR —-- 2 Hours a day (After School) Monday through Friday
If Interested, please see the Job Description and Scan the QR Code.
The QR code will get you to the DPS Job Search, enter the keyword ‘sweeper’ and search for jobs. Select the Student Sweeper position for service building and from there, create a profile then apply for the position.
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Mental Health and Social/Emotional Tips | |
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Did You Know...
(En español)
Navigating grief and loss as a caregiver can be challenging.
Judi’s House is offering a FREE workshop.
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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: https://judishouse.org/ | |
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Spartan Seniors and Families,
Click here to learn more about the Denver Scholarship Foundation and the DSF Scholarship.
Seniors: In your Future Center: TJFC2024 schoology course, you will find many resources to help you with your college process. Check the Updates, Calendar and College Access Assignments regularly to stay on track.
College planning tasks from your Future Center schoology to work on now:
Upcoming Events: For more information, please visit the Future Center schoology course calendar
Thursday, November 9th: MSU Denver Rep Visit in the TJFC
Friday, November 10th: CU Boulder Financial Aid Application Workshop on the Auraria Campus
Wednesday, November 15th: CU Boulder Early Action Application Deadline
Emily Webster, M.S..
DSF Lead College Advisor
emily_webster@dpsk12.net
Alyssa Baker, M.Ed.
DSF College Advisor
alyssa_baker@dpsk12.net
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After Prom Planning Committee Update: Join us for a 2024 Parent Committee meeting to
learn more about the senior survey results and determine next steps for After Prom.
Wednesday, 11/15 at 6pm at TJHS. A Zoom option is also available, but there may be limited
audio reception of the group discussion.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87628826962?pwd=QzBselBveE5Za0M5RGVBWW9UQzFHQT09
Meeting ID: 876 2882 6962
Passcode: 469214
KEY DATES FOR SENIORS
11/17: Yearbook Photos and Senior Quotes Due. More info is on the Yearbook’s webpage.
11/30: Jostens’ Group Order Deadline for Graduation Announcements, Cap & Gown. Click here to order online.
1/30/24: final deadline to purchase Senior Recognition Ads for the yearbook.
4/20/24: Prom
5/20/24: Senior Check Out (last day for Seniors)
5/21/24: Graduation Rehearsal @ TJ; Cap & Gown Distribution
5/28/24: Graduation at 1pm at the University of Denver’s Magness Arena
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Dine with @Eat.Birdcall on Hampden on December 4th all day and they will donate 25% back to Class of 2025! You must enter promo code TJJH1204 before you finalize your order for the donations to go back to us. See you there!
#Fundraiser #Birdcall #DriveFor25
If you can’t make it but want to help, please consider donating directly to Class of 2025!
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Class of 2026 - Sophomores | |
Please join us on November 14th at 6:00 p.m. in Room 111 for our Class of 2026 Parent meeting. We will update everyone on our fundraising totals from the paint recycling event and our 10/19 restaurant night. We will also brainstorm additional fundraising opportunities as well as a Spring event for the Sophomore class. | |
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Class of 2027 Parent Gathering - Tuesday, 11/14
Join us for a class parent gathering - no student attendance is required. Although food and drink will be available for purchase, this is not a “restaurant night” fundraiser.
Questions? Contact Committee Chair Kendal Mullins at kendalbmullins@gmail.com or 303-875-6810.
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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
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