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Administrator's Corner
October 3, 2022
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As we move into October, please make sure that you support getting your student here every day and on time. We are currently in the State's "October Count" Window until October 7th. Today, October 3rd, is the Count Day!!! (This is where the State of Colorado gives DPS funding for every student that we show enrolled.)
On another note, we will have drills this week, and we ask that you speak to your students about having their school ID. Students need school IDs for these drills, to get passes, and for each class.
Finally, on Friday October 7, we will have our First Friday event for students and staff. This is a fun day with an adjusted schedule where we acknowledge the SPARTAN Values that students portray in the month. We draw raffle tickets throughout the day for staff and students to award prizes. At the end of the day, we will have clubs selling food and desserts. This is also a time for teachers to plan and engage in some wellness activities.
Estimados padres y tutores:
A medida que nos trasladamos a octubre, asegúrese de que ayuda a que su estudiante llegue a tiempo todos los días. Actualmente estamos en la ventana de conteo de octubre del estado hasta el 7th de octubre. Hoy, 3rd de octubre, es el Día de la Cuenta!!! (Aquí es donde el Estado de Colorado da fondos de DPS para cada estudiante que mostramos matriculado.)
En otra nota, tendremos simulacros esta semana, y le pedimos que hable con sus estudiantes sobre tener su identificación escolar. Los estudiantes necesitan identificaciones escolares para estos simulacros, para obtener pases y para cada clase.
Finalmente, el viernes 7 de octubre, tendremos nuestro primer evento de viernes para estudiantes y personal. Este es un día divertido con un horario ajustado donde reconocemos los valores ESPARTANOS que los estudiantes retratan en el mes. Sorteamos boletos de rifa durante todo el día para que el personal y los estudiantes otorguen premios.
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Al final del día, tendremos clubes que venden comida y postres. Este es también un momento para que los maestros planifiquen y participen en algunas actividades de bienestar.
Paula Hammel
Assistant Principal
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Monday-
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Chipotle Fundraiser for TJ Gymnastics Team: 5-9 p.m. (*Mention TJ gymnastics & a portion of sales benefit our team *Online order use code: MA3BXY6)
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- Picture Retake Day (details below)
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First Friday and Karaoke Competition! (click here to see shortened schedule)
Saturday-
- OKTOBERFEST 2023 Parent Fundraiser! 7-10 p.m. (details below)
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Shout out to Councilwoman Kendra Black as we complained about the homeless encampment and the dangers it presents to our students. She immediately got a team out to dismantle it and it is currently being removed!
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TJ Picture Retake Day - This Thursday! | |
Upcoming First Friday Competition - October 7 | |
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What you need to know:
It's a one song limit.
Clean versions only.
Stduents will need to sign-up using the QR code, this link: https://forms.gle/hs5ThS5yTXbZBUgC6 or by coming into the office and giving me their information.
Students need to be signed up before the end of the day Wednesday, October 5th in order to participate in the first one on October 7th.
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TJ Food Bank Distribution Program | |
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The October Food Distribution will take place on Wednesday, October 12 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 distribución de alimentos de octubre se llevará a cabo el miércoles 12 de octubre de 3:30 a 5:30 pm 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.
If you are interested in making a monetary donation to the TJ Food Bank you can do so HERE. We appreciate your support again this year!
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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The PTO's next meeting will be on Tuesday, October 11th at 6pm in room 111.
Questions? Looking for ways to get involved? Email TJHSPTO@gmail.com or visit the PTO Page of the TJ Journal.
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Donations Needed for Staff Appreciation Dinner – Wed 10/12 | | |
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On Wednesday, October 12, TJ's PTO will host the first Staff Appreciation event of the year by
providing dinner during Parent Teacher Conferences. Teachers will be busy that night meeting with families, so we will serve a dinner of soup and sandwiches from 4:00-6:30pm to keep them going. The PTO will provide the sandwiches and we are asking parents to provide the soup/chili, chips and desserts. Please make this dinner possible by signing up here. We can't do it without you!
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A few volunteers are also needed, see the sign up for times. If you would like to participate but are not available on the 12th, you are welcome to make an online donation. We will use these funds to
purchase sandwiches and supplies. Please click here to make a donation that goes directly to TJ's
PTO and will be used for this dinner or future staff appreciation events.
Dropping Off Your Food Donations: On Wednesday, October 12th, drop off your item in room 111
between 2:30-3:30pm. If your item does not need to be refrigerated or heated, you can drop it off in
the main office kitchen on Tuesday after 3pm or on Wednesday before 3pm. Soups, stews and chili
should be delivered ready to serve in a crockpot fitted with a liner to help us with clean up. We have
plenty of serving utensils so no need to bring any of your own. The staff truly appreciates your support during this busy evening.
Thank you in advance for your generosity!
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Online sale with FanCloth will be running October 4 to November 14, items will delivered to you mid-December. 40 items to choose from!
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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FREE Youth Summit for Healthcare Careers | |
Mental Health and Social/Emotional Tips | |
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Did You Know…
(En Espanol)
Ms. Miccio and Ms. Koncz will be offering a grief and loss support group
for students here at TJHS.
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Use the QR Code above to access Google Form, or click HERE.
Please register by October 19th.
*Ms. Miccio and Ms. Koncz completed training through Heartlight Center in order to be able to provide this group opportunity to our students in need (for more information on the program please feel free to reach out to Megan_Miccio@dpsk12.net or Natalie_Koncz@dpsk12.net. https://heartlightcenter.org/facing-the-mourning/)
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 Denver Scholarship Foundation Future Center | |
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Spartan Seniors and Families!
Click here to learn more about the Denver Scholarship Foundation and the DSF Scholarship.
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 to maximize your opportunities.
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FAFSA and CASFA ($ for college!) ARE OPEN for application. Prepare by using the resources in the FAFSA/CASFA Resources folder. The final step is to schedule a FAFSA/CASFA appointment for our Workshop on October 25, if needed. Aim to complete the one application for which you are eligible by October 31st to support full access aid. Completion is recommended even if you do not believe your family will be eligible for federal or state grants. Many colleges use the information for their own award decision making as well.
- Colorado Free Application Days are October 18-20. Prepare your applications NOW so that you can submit for free on these days!
Upcoming Events: For more information, please visit the Future Center schoology course calendar
Wednesday, October 5th: University of Colorado Colorado Springs Rep Visit
Thursday, October 6th: University of San Diego Rep Visit
Wednesday, October 12th: Texas Tech University Rep Visit
Saturday, October 15th: Daniels Fund Scholarship Applications DUE
Wednesday, October 18-Thursday, October 20th: Colorado Free Application Days
Emily Webster
DSF College Advisor
emily_webster@dpsk12.net
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Suicide Prevention Trianing | |
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PARENTS come meet new people, have fun AND
raise money for Class of 2023 at Oktoberfest!
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Senior Parents please come join us for a hands-on, walk-through meeting at TJ! Help come up with some ideas and plans for our Seniors’ 2023 AFTER PROM to be held at TJ LATE NIGHT on April 29, 2023!
RSVP to catherinepoirier@comcast.net and please let her know if you are willing to bring an appetizer, dessert or drink! All fun ideas are welcome - come find the Team and After Prom project that will be fun for you!
See you all Tuesday, October 25th!
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*PARENTS: Saturday, October 8, 2022 - 6:00 -10:00 p.m. OKTOBERFEST PARENT FUNDRAISER!
Held at Kris & Scott Hougard’s Fabulous Backyard Beer Garden! See promo and links above to register and buy tickets!
*STUDENTS: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 - 10:40 a.m. SENIOR CLASS MEETING in Auditorium
- Josten’s Class Ring and Graduation Announcement information,
TJ Counselors Updates, Senior Class Sponsors Important Updates - info from Mrs. Berg & Mr. Long
PARENTS: Tuesday, October 26, 2022 7:00 p.m. PARENT 2023 Walk-Through & After Prom Planning at TJ - Meet in room 111.
RSVP to catherinepoirier@comcast.net.
SENIORS & PARENTS: Tuesday, November 1, 2022 - YEARBOOK SENIOR PHOTOS AND SENIOR QUOTES ARE DUE!
- See Yearbook link for specifications. TJ Yearbook Info 2022-2023
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We always need more help and input and the 2023 Seniors have a big year ahead! If you would like to get in on the action, please be on our Senior Parent Committee/Group for Senior Year Events and After Prom Event at TJ, please send your contact info to:
Catherine Poirier catherinepoirier@comcast.net or
Christy Jordan christy.jordan@comcast.net - we will get you involved!
You can also REALLY help by donating directly to 2023 on the link at the bottom of our page, coming to the Parent Fundraiser Oktoberfest Saturday, October 8th, and/or attending our After-Prom Walk-Thru and Planning meeting AT TJ, Room 111, Tuesday, October 25th!
2023 Class Faculty Sponsors are:
Mrs. Annie Berg, MSW, annie_berg@dpsk12.net - Room 114B
Mr. Nic Long, nicholas_long@dpsk12.net - Room 237
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT of 2023!
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2023 PARENTS: HELP US SUPPORT OUR SENIORS!
LET’S BE GREAT - EVERYONE DONATE
Please DONATE $23 for ‘23
Let’s all make a final push and send in our support now $10 $23 $50 $100 $230 whatever you are able to do! This money supports all 2023 fun class activities, community-building, senior year events and of course AFTER-PROM! We purchased and handed out fun yellow SENIOR SPARTAN SHADES to all the seniors for Homecoming TJ Spirit Day & Pep Rally - they LOVED THEM - thank you! Community-building lately also included us underwriting the Senior Sleepout and the Senior Splash events and so the students made all the money from the events for their Prom. These events could not happen without your Financial Support! Let’s keep up the momentum for a Great Senior Year!
2023 Class 2023 Class Donations | TJHS PTO | TJHS PTO
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Birdcall Restaurant
October 11
Use code TJSH1011 and 35% of ALL proceeds will go to the Class of 2024!
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
Our first parent meeting will be in late October when we will recap on the great fundraising we’ve done so far and what’s next. Stay tuned!
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 | |
Stay tuned for information about the class of 2026! | |
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