Administrator's Corner
November 29, 2021
We hope you all had a great break! Here at TJ, we are very thankful to have students in-person and school as normal as possible this year. As we enter cold and flu season -- on top of the ongoing pandemic -- we want to do everything possible to keep our building open and classes in-person.
To continue giving students and staff the healthiest environment possible, we ask you to please monitor your symptoms. If you or your student are not feeling well or have COVID-19 symptoms please do not come to school.
In addition, masks must be worn over mouth and nose while in the building. Please remind your students of this expectation, as it will take all of us to stay healthy and continue the school year in-person.
As a school we are doing everything we can to keep the school day as normal as possible and we appreciate your help!
Espero que todos hayan tenido unas vacaciones geniales! Aquí en TJ, estamos muy agradecidos de tener estudiantes en persona y la escuela lo más normal posible este año. Al entrar en la temporada de resfriados y gripe -- además de la pandemia en curso -- queremos hacer todo lo posible para mantener nuestro edificio abierto y clases en persona.
Para continuar dando a los estudiantes y al personal el ambiente más saludable posible, le pedimos que por favor controle sus síntomas. Si usted o su estudiante no se sienten bien o tienen síntomas de COVID-19 por favor no vengan a la escuela.
Además, las mascarillas deben usarse sobre la boca y la nariz mientras se encuentre en el edificio. Por favor, recuerde a sus estudiantes esta expectativa, ya que nos tomará a todos nosotros permanecer sanos y continuar el año escolar en persona.
Como escuela, estamos haciendo todo lo posible para mantener el día escolar lo más normal posible y agradecemos su ayuda.
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Anne Rice
Athletic Director
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Monday-
Tuesday-
- Birdcall Tennis Fundraiser - all day (details below
Wednesday-
- TJ Talks - 5:30 (details below)
Thursday-
- Last day for Science poinsettia fundraiser
Friday-
Saturday-
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Special thanks to Jerry Esparza, Samanda Davis, Liz Lynch, Megan Perkins, Becca Mahoney, Jillian Krause, and many SkillsUSA members for all of their hard work surrounding the Thanksgiving food drive! We also couldn't have done it without the many TJ students and families who donated food to support those in need.
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Start Time Update for 2022-23 School Year |
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Based on the feedback from families and staff, we will keep the 7:30 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. schedule for the 2022-2023 school year. Thank you for sharing your opinions!
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TJ Food Drive and Distribution Program |
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The TJ Food Bank is collecting food to help sustain our TJ students and families in need of food support through Winter Break. Donations will be collected through Saturday, December 11 and can be dropped off by students in the "Food Bank Donation" box outside the front office or delivered to one of the addresses noted in the Signup Genius. Food donations needed to support our families can be signed up for HERE.
If you are interested in making a financial contribution that will be used to purchase items, you can do so HERE.
Thanks for your continued support!
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PTO NewsTJHTO Meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 9th at 7:00 pm |
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There are many ways to show your support for the amazing TJ community during the holiday season. Thanks to everyone who donated to the Skills USA Thanksgiving food drive.
Look for a Sign Up Genius to be a Holiday Helper in the next few days. This adopt-a-family program has been a long-standing tradition. Details about how to get involved will arrive to your inbox before Thanksgiving break.
Details from last week’s PTO meeting can be found on the TJ PTO website.
We wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving week!
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Science Poinsettia Fundraiser is Back! |
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After a long hiatus, the famous festive fundraiser is back!
The Science Poinsettia Fundraiser runs through Thursday December 2nd.
All orders can be placed through any TJ Science student.
The cost is $15/poinsettia.
We will be selling red and white poinsettias.
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Holiday Helpers Needed for TJ's Annual Adopt-a-Family program!
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We are looking for some help with TJ's annual Adopt-a-Family program! Holiday Helpers sign up to adopt an entire family, gifts will be for kids under 18 and the expectation is that every child will receive a gift under $30 and an article of clothing.
Holiday Helpers will be paired with a family and will be responsible for coordinating all gifts for that family....you can do all the gift purchasing yourself or recruit others to help you fill the family's wish list. Gifts should not be wrapped. Mrs. Davis will pair you with a family and send you their wish lists.
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All gifts must be dropped off at TJ on Wednesday December 15th, between 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm. If this time frame does not work, please reach out to Samanda Davis (SAMANDA_DAVIS@dpsk12.org) to schedule alternative times. DECA students will be providing each family with wrapping paper, tape, and gift tags.
Thank you for help spreading some holiday cheer!
If you are interested, please click HERE!
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Birdcall Tennis Fundraiser - 11/30 |
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Deck the Walls: TJ's Art + Ceramic Exhibition coming soon!!
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Support your students and the arts at TJHS! Art + Ceramic students' work will be on display December 7th - 9th in room 111 during lunch and December 7th & 9th from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Come see all the AmAzInG artwork made this semester! |
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TJ Spirit Store - New Items and In Person Sale Soon! |
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We have some new items in the TJ spirit store and are excited to share them with the TJ community! Email us at tjhs.store@gmail.com if you have any questions.
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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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College and Career Readiness |
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Our goal is that all students graduate college and career ready. One of the ways we achieve this goal is to support students' career and college exploration through programs that provide opportunities for students to discover how their interests and passions might someday fit into the world of work. There are many resources to help you learn more about career and college programs in DPS, visit collegeandcareer.dpsk12.org to learn more! Handouts: English / Spanish
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Matthew Mason (He/Him/His)
Navigator at Thomas Jefferson High School
DPS Career and College Success
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Mental Health and Social/Emotional Tips |
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Did You Know…?
We have an upcoming parent training opportunity!
Do you have questions about navigating current social and legal issues among adolescents? Us too! Please join us in hosting our guest from the Denver District Attorney’s Office: Maggie Conboy, Senior Chief Deputy District Attorney
Chief Conboy and our TJ team will be discussing the the legal and social issues surrounding:
- Sext/sexting
- Social media, cyberbullying
- Temptations and issues surrounding hosting parties with drugs and alcohol (both student and parent)
- Duties, obligations and liability of parents
- Resources!
The best way to protect yourself and your child is to understand how Colorado laws work, and gain important knowledge about how to educate yourself and your child.
What: TJ Talks- A Night With The DA’s Office
When: Wednesday December 1st, 2021 5:30-6:30pm
Where: Virtually! You can join from the comfort of your couch and pajamas. Or get all dressed up! We’d love to see you there, no matter what.
Click this link to RSVP and provide questions you would like us to cover:
Google Meet:
Join by phone: (US) +1 650-667-2727
PIN: 328 852 121#
Questions? Please contact:
Mental Health and Social Emotional “Did You Know”: Compiled by Natalie Koncz, Ed.S., NCSP and Samanda Davis, LCSW, MSW.
Sabías…?
¡Tenemos una próxima oportunidad de capacitación para padres!
¿Tiene preguntas sobre cómo navegar los problemas sociales y legales actuales entre los adolescentes? ¡Nosotros también! Únase a nosotros para recibir a nuestra invitada de la Oficina del Fiscal de Distrito de Denver: Maggie Conboy, Fiscal Adjunta Principal de Distrito
El jefe Conboy y nuestro equipo de TJ discutirán los problemas legales y sociales que rodean:
- Sexting / sexting
- Redes sociales, ciberacoso
- Tentaciones y problemas relacionados con la celebración de fiestas con drogas y alcohol (tanto el estudiante como el padre)
- Deberes, obligaciones y responsabilidad de los padres
- ¡Recursos!
La mejor manera de protegerse y proteger a su hijo es comprender cómo funcionan las leyes de Colorado y adquirir conocimientos importantes sobre cómo educarse a sí mismo y a su hijo.
Planeamos tener un intérprete de habla española en la presentación virtual.
Reunión de Google:
Únase por teléfono: (EE. UU.) + 1650-667-2727
PIN: 328 852121 #
¿Preguntas? Por favor contactar:
- Samanda Davis- Trabajadora social (720)423-7072 & Samanda_Davis@dpsk12.org
- Natalie Koncz- Psicóloga escolar (720)423-7077 & Natalie_Koncz@dpsk12.org
Mental Health and Social Emotional “Did You Know”: Compiled by Natalie Koncz, Ed.S., NCSP and Samanda Davis, LCSW, MSW.
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News from the Future Center |
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From Your TJ Future Center
Keep up the great work, Spartans! You are crushing the college process!
Plan to have your applications with all early January deadlines submitted and transcript requests completed by December 15th to allow time for your documents to be provided to the colleges.
Be sure to continue working on your scholarship search and log into your college portals as you are admitted. If you have not yet applied for FAFSA or CASFA, make a plan to get that done this month!
Check your email regularly for updates from your colleges and
SHARE YOUR ADMISSIONS WINS! Make note of your institutional scholarship deadlines. These opportunities are one of THE BEST forms of $$$$ for college available to you. Apply to the institutional scholarships for at minimum the top three colleges to which you’ve been admitted!
Tuesday, November 30: CSU Pueblo Rep Visit
Wednesday, December 1: CSU Early Action Deadline, Many institutional scholarships NOW OPEN for applications
Thursday, December 2: DSF Virtual Career Insight Panel: Interviews
Friday, December 3: FAFSA Fridays!
Katie Damas
Future Center Advisor CC Fellow
Future Center Phone #: 720-423-7134
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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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Our class leaders are committed to providing Senior parents with continued support and the latest graduation and senior events. You can reach out for more info:
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HOW TO GET CONNECTED:
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT of 2023!
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Class of 2024 - Sophomores |
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Parent Meeting – Join Us!
Class meetings will be held the third Tuesday of month at 7pm.
There will be no meetings during November and December due to the holidays and school breaks, please plan on joining us in January.
Our next meeting details:
Date: Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Jll McLain’s house
Class Donations – Every dime counts!
Sophomores are quite possibly the best “10s” out there! Gather those dimes (pennies, quarters, and ten-dollar bills too) and make a donation to the Class of 2024; money raised will be used for the Class of 2024 After Prom.
Please click on the PTO Square link to support the class. Feel free to pass the link onto family and friends! Corporate matching is always appreciated.
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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Stay Connected, Spartans! |
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