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Administrator's Corner
November 7, 2022
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As we see finals rapidly approaching (see schedule here), please log into Parent Portal and Schoology to help your students monitor their end of semester progress. For tutoring, please see our tutoring schedule.
Also, parents who wish to excuse their student from participation in one or more of the state assessments may do so by filling out the district’s parent opt-out application. The application is available to parents through the Parent Portal through the end of February. Parents are encouraged to discuss the process with their school principal.
HB 15-1323 allows parents to officially request that their child not participate in the following state tests:
- CMAS (all 4 content areas)
- CoAlt (all 4 content areas)
- PSAT
- SAT
State required assessments that are not eligible for opt out as identified by CDE include:
Thank you!
Estimados Padres y Tutores,
Mientras vemos que las finales se acercan rápidamente (vea el horario aquí), por favor ingrese al Portal de Padres y a Schooly para ayudar a sus estudiantes a monitorear su progreso de fin de semestre. Para tutoría, por favor vea nuestro horario de tutoría.
También, los padres que deseen excusar a su estudiante de participar en una o más de las evaluaciones estatales pueden hacerlo llenando la solicitud de exclusión de padres del distrito. La solicitud está disponible para los padres a través del Portal de Padres hasta finales de febrero. Se anima a los padres a discutir el proceso con el director de la escuela.
HB 15-1323 permite a los padres solicitar oficialmente que sus hijos no participen en las siguientes pruebas estatales:
- CMAS (las 4 áreas de contenido)
- CoAlt (las 4 áreas de contenido)
- PSAT
- SAT
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Las evaluaciones requeridas por el estado que no son elegibles para optar por no participar según lo identificado por CDE incluyen:
Gracias!
Paula Hammel
Assistant Principal
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Monday-
Tuesday-
- PTO Meeting: 6:00 p.m. in room 111
Wednesday-
Thursday-
- College Fair (during Advisement)
- CCT Open House (for 8th grade families): 5:15-6:45 p.m.
- Fall musical: Little Shop of Horrors - 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium
Friday-
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Fall musical: Little Shop of Horrors - 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium
Saturday-
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Fall musical: Little Shop of Horrors - 2:00 p.m. in the auditorium
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Fall musical: Little Shop of Horrors - 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium
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WE LOVE OUR FIRST FRIDAYS! Kudos to the amazing Danyelle Charles and her awesome team: Carla Allen - planning, Bridget Couch - supervision, Kyler Jackson - music, Paula Hammel, Julie Thibodeau, Suzanne Meyer and Betty VanNorden - donuts, Tom Conroy and facilities - set-up and clean up, Mike Christoff - stamp of Approval, the other Admin - supervision, and Danny Showers - donations!
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TJ Food Bank Distribution Program | |
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The November Food Distribution will take place on Wednesday, November 16 from 3:00 pm - 5:00 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. Families who signed up for a Thanksgiving box will be able to pick up their box at this time as well.
La distribución de alimentos de noviembre se llevará a cabo el miércoles 16 de noviembre de 3:00 a 5:00 de la tarde en TJ!
Cualquier familia que necesite apoyo alimentario es bienvenida y alentada a inscribirse AQUÍ. Tenga en cuenta que DEBE registrarse para que tengamos alimentos disponibles para usted en la distribución. Las familias que se inscribieron para una caja de Acción de Gracias también podrán recoger su caja en este momento.
If you are interested in making a monetary donation to support our Holiday TJ Food Bank efforts you can do so HERE. We appreciate your support!
Please 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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Greetings!
Thomas Jefferson High School is Partnering with community agencies to help provide Thanksgiving dinner food boxes that will be available for pick up on Wednesday, November 16th.
Please click on the following form if you need assistance.
https://forms.gle/qcrimbt3VC7VY49w8
¡Saludos! La escuela secundaria Thomas Jefferson se está asociando con agencias comunitarias para ayudar a proporcionar cajas de comida para la cena de Acción de Gracias que estarán disponibles para recoger miércoles 16 de noviembre. Haga clic en el siguiente formulario si necesita ayuda. https:
https://forms.gle/qcrimbt3VC7VY49w8
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Wondering how you can support the amazing
students and staff at TJ without a huge time
commitment? Join the TJHS PTO! This is an easy way to find out about the many options to be involved that work for your schedule and your family. Find out more by checking out the TJHS PTO Website.
Our next meeting will be next Tuesday, November 8th at 6:00 pm. We meet at TJHS in the Community Room (Room 111).
Questions? Email us at tjhspto@gmail.com
Questions?Email us at TJHSPTO@gmail.com.
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Little Shop of Horrors - This week! | | |
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The show dates are November 10th & 11th at 7PM, and November 12th at 2PM and 7PM. Tickets are $5 for Students and $10 for Adults.
To purchase tickets, scan the QR code or visit: tinyurl.com/tj-little-shop
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Conflict Resolution Art Contest | |
The time has come for our 3rd annual Conflict Resolution Art Contest! Students are to create an art piece that portrays what conflict resolution means to you. There will be 3 winners announced and the prizes will include various goodies and having your artwork displayed at our TJ bus stop on Hampden! Submit your artwork to Ms. Lupo by Friday, November 11th at 3pm! *Important to Note* - The artwork submitted should be no smaller than 8x11 and no larger than 30x40. Reach out to Ms. Lupo with specific questions. | |
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Need some new fun TJ gear? Support the Hoop Squad Fundraiser!
There are some really cool and unique options for sale, and YOU CAN CUSTOMIZE your items by adding your name for no extra cost! There are a few more items than just the three in the picture, so click the link, take a look, and order some super cool TJ gear! Be sure to get your orders in by November 16th!
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Holiday Gift Assistance for Families | |
Holiday Helpers for Adopt-A-Family Tradition | |
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I am reaching out with our annual adopt-a-family program. If you would like to be a Holiday Helper this is the ask:
The Ask: We are asking, those who are interested, to sign up for a family (or two). No pressure but appreciate the support.
The Financial Obligation: We are capping the gift wish list to one gift at $30 max and a clothing item for each child under the age of 18 in the household. This also does not need to be all from you. I personally adopted five families last year, created a sign up, and sent it out to my network of families and friends. Within minutes, the list was filled.
The Time Restraints: I will send you the wish list for your family. No need to wrap the gifts as DECA will be graciously supplying all the paper, tape, and tags so the parents can have the luxury of wrapping their children's gifts.
The Deadline: I will need the family's gifts in a box that is labeled with the number assigned to the family on December 13th, no sooner, no later. I will also send you reminders to those who need it ; ) Families are picking up on the 14th.
PLEASE USE THIS LINK TO SIGN UP TO BE A HOLIDAY HELPER:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefykOHjLN4aHU-sdWy4OMPTNTNvIdgXYpOZJNGgcPflOQLjQ/viewform
Thank you so much!
Samanda Davis, (She/Her) LCSW, MSW
School Social Worker
Thomas Jefferson High School
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Parent Judges Needed for Business Competition 12/1 | |
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Five hundred high school students are ready to engage in a DECA Regional Competition next
month and we need 25-30 more parents or professionals to volunteer as judges for these
business simulation events. Past parent participants have found this to be a rewarding way to
spend a day supporting our students. Your student does not need to be in DECA for you to
serve as a judge. Parents of current DECA members are eligible to judge but cannot judge the
category that their student is competing in.
Thursday December 1, 2022 from 7:30AM to 3:30PM
Arapahoe County Fairgrounds & Event Center
25690 E Quincy Ave, Aurora, CO
Each judge will interact individually with 10-16 competitors. Judges will be provided with a copy
of the challenge, scripted questions and a detailed, task-specific score sheet. Scoring is done
online, so please bring your own device (laptop or tablet), or let us know if you will need one. A
concise training will be provided for judges prior to the competition.
You may choose your preferred event upon arrival. Topics include: Business Management &
Administration, Hospitality & Tourism, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Sales, Finance. A complete
list is found online here.
Help shape Colorado’s future business leaders – Sign up here to be a DECA judge on
December 1.
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Online sale of TJ merchandise with Fancloth is running NOW until November 4. Huge selection, including name brand items, delivered to your door in time for the holidays! Shop here: https://fancloth.shop/C5XWY
If you are looking for a TJ hoodie, t-shirt, PJ pants, joggers, hat, sticker, magnet, etc., please email us at TJHS.Store@gmail.com and we’ll help you get the items you want.
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TJ College Fair for Juniors and Seniors
Thursday November 10th during Advisement In the Gym
Colleges from around the state and country will be here on Thursday November 10th during Advisement. Junior and Seniors will have a chance to talk to college reps and learn more about their options as they build their college lists and develop their post secondary plans. Ask your School Counselor or Ms. Webster in the Future Center if you have any questions! See you there.
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Upcoming Event: Fentanyl Awareness Night for Families | |
On November 15th from 5:30-7, the DPS Substance Use Prevention Program is partnering with East High School, the Opioid Response Network, and the Harm Reduction Action Center for a Fentanyl Awareness Night for Families. The event will feature a panel of experts who will answer questions from attendees about the impacts fentanyl is having on our community and how to educate your children about fentanyl. Additionally, we will have a resource fair for families to gain valuable information from our amazing community partners. Registration is not necessary but you can sign up here to receive email updates and a calendar reminder. | |
Mental Health and Social/Emotional Tips | |
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Did You Know...?
(en español)
“As students transition from middle level to high school, their self-concept gradually grows. Increasing freedom allows adolescents greater opportunities to participate in activities in which they are competent, and increased perspective-taking abilities enable them to garner more support from others by behaving in more socially acceptable ways.”
So let’s get our students involved in activities they love! Take a look at TJ’s extensive list of:
- Clubs and activities HERE, and
- Athletic opportunities HERE
Outside of school, teens can find recreation centers to visit (free with DPS IDs), organized faith-based groups to join, local businesses at which to work or volunteer, museums and parks to visit, book clubs and camps to attend, etc. Give something a try!
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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.NASPonline.org (Self Concept and Self Esteem in Adolescents, 2007). | |
News from the Denver Scholarship Foundation Future Center | |
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Spartan Seniors and Families!
Please visit your Future Center: TJFC2023 schoology course regularly, use the resources provided, and complete the assignments as they are designed to keep you on track.
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FAFSA and CASFA ($ for college!) ARE OPEN for application. Aim to complete the one application for which you are eligible as soon as possible to ensure full access to financial aid! DSF FAFSA/CASFA Community Workshop is on November 12th!
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Check to see if any of your colleges require the CSS Profile, a financial aid application, to be completed. Some colleges have Priority Deadlines in November!
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If you have submitted any college applications, be sure to complete the correct Transcript Request Form to ensure your transcript, letters of recommendation, and other supporting documents get sent to your college(s)! See your Steps for Complete College Applications for details.
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Don’t forget to check your Weekly Scholarship Highlights and apply for any scholarship for which you are eligible.
Upcoming Events: For more information, please visit the Future Center schoology course calendar
Wednesday, November 9th- University of Arizona Rep Visit in the TJFC
Thursday, November 10th- College Fair during Advisement
Saturday, November 12th- Community FAFSA/CASFA Workshop
Tuesday, November 15th- University of Colorado Boulder Early Action Deadline, many other colleges also have this deadline!
Emily Webster
DSF College Advisor
emily_webster@dpsk12.net
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SLICES PIZZA PROM FUNDRAISER!
ALL THIS WEEK! Monday - Friday
November 7-11, 2022
Open 4-8 p.m. Mon., Tues. Wed.
Open 11a.m. - 8 p.m. Thurs. & Fri.
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Please support our Seniors with their big Class Fundraiser for Prom! Stop by Slices Pizza 7155 E. Hampden Avenue or call ahead for take-out 303-758-0940 and mention TJ Seniors! SLICES will give 25% of proceeds back to TJ’s Senior Prom!
Have a work meeting? Order from Slices!
Tired and need a great dinner? Go get some Slices!
Students hungry at lunch? - Send them to Slices!
Let’s all get to SLICES this week and help Seniors raise money! BE SURE TO MENTION TJ!
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2023 PARENTS:
LET’S RAISE CASH IN A FLASH!
Please DONATE $23 for ‘23
$10 $23 $50 $100 $230 whatever you are able to do! This money supports 2023 fun class activities, community-building, senior year events and of course AFTER-PROM!
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Your direct support goes to:
- AFTER-PROM transforming TJ into an amazing FREE event - fabulous decorations, food, prizes, games, inflatables - you name it…your funds help pay for it!
- SENIOR SPARTAN SUNGLASSES for Hoco
- SENIOR SLEEPOUT & SENIOR SPLASH - we underwrite the events so Seniors make Money for their Prom
- Other upcoming SENIOR EVENTS
These events could not happen without your Financial Donations! Click here to help achieve our goals! THANK YOU TO SO MANY OF YOU WHO HAVE GENEROUSLY DONATED ALREADY!
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MARK YOUR 2022 FALL CALENDAR!
UPCOMING FUNDRAISING & EVENTS for SENIOR Class of 2023!
Click here for updated 2023 TRADITIONS & DATES LIST
* PARENTS & STUDENTS: FAFSA Applications Are Now Open - Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) See Future Center for more Details!
* PARENTS & STUDENTS: Now Open - CHALLENGE DAY FEE is in your MYSCHOOLBUCKS Account MYSCHOOLBUCKS and you also need to register here CHALLENGE DAY SIGN UP (Challenge Day Event for Seniors will be Thursday or Friday, February 16 or 17, 2023.)
*SENIORS & PARENTS: SLICES PIZZA PROM FUNDRAISER! Monday- Friday, November 7-11th - Check Slices’ Restaurant Hours! SLICES PIZZA PROM FUNDRAISER!
Stop by Slices Pizza 7155 E. Hampden Ave. Mention TJ 2023 - 25% of sales of the week will go to Senior Prom!
* SENIORS & PARENTS Important Graduation Dates:
Senior Check-out:
Friday, May 12, 2023 - time TBA
Thomas Jefferson High School
Rehearsal:
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 - 10:00 a.m.
University of Denver
TJ 2023 Graduation Ceremony:
Thursday, May 18, 2023 - 2:00 p.m.
University of Denver
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2023 SENIOR PARENTS!
THIS IS THE YEAR TO GET INVOLVED!
We need all of you!
HOW TO GET CONNECTED:
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Class Donations
If you haven’t donated to the Class of 2024, now is your chance! Corporate matching is a great, easy way to raise funds. 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! (https://tjhsstore.square.site/product/2024-class-donations/96)
Parent Meetings
Parent meetings will be held every few months to discuss fundraising and events to
support the Junior Class. If you have fundraising ideas, please mark your calendar
when the information is posted or reach out!
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
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Class of 2025 - Sophomores | |
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Stay tuned for news from the Class of 2026 sponsors. Want to be added to the Class Interest list?
Email tjhspto@gmail.com
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