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Administrator's Corner
October 9, 2023
Welcome to a short week, Spartans!
There is a Fall Choir concert on Tuesday, and no school for students on Thursday, Friday, or Monday.
Heads up for next week - there are testing days on Tuesday (9th graders only) and Wednesday (10th and 11th graders only), and Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Tuesday (in-person) and Wednesday (virtual) from 3-7 p.m.
More information will go out to parents soon.
Enjoy your fall break!
¡Bienvenidos a una semana corta, espartanos!
Hay un concierto del Coro de Otoño el martes, y no hay escuela para estudiantes el jueves, viernes o lunes.
Se PREPARARÁ PARA LA PRÓXIMA SEMANA - Hay días de exámenes el martes (solo estudiantes de 9º grado) y el miércoles (solo estudiantes de 10º y 11º grado), y las Conferencias de Padres y Maestros se llevarán a cabo el martes (en persona) y el miércoles (virtual) a partir de las 3-7 p.m.
Más información se enviará a los padres pronto.
Disfrute de su descanso de otoño!
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Andrew Skari
Assistant Principal
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- Fall Choir Concert: 6:00 p.m.
- Fentanyl Awareness and Resource Fair: 5:15-7:00 p.m. (details below)
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Special thanks to Danyelle Charles, Carla Allen, the student clubs who participated, and everyone else who helped to make Friday's Fall Festival a huge success!
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Thank you to all guests and parents who attended the PTO meeting last Tuesday. Minutes and financials will be posted online the last week of October. If you would like to review them sooner, please email TJHSPTO@gmail.com
Questions? Want to get involved? Join our e-mail list: TJHSPTO@gmail.com
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DONATIONS NEEDED FOR STAFF APPRECIATION DINNER - TUES 10/17
On Tuesday, October 17, 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 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 shifts between 3:30-7:30pm. If you would like to participate but are not available on the 17th, you are welcome to make an online donation. 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. (After clicking link, scroll to the bottom for Teacher Appreciation Fund).
Dropping Off Your Food Donations: On Tuesday, October 17th, drop off your item in Room
111 between 3:30-4:00pm. If your item does not need to be refrigerated or heated, you can
drop it off in the main office kitchen on Tuesday 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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The October Food Bank distribution will take place on Thursday, October 19 from 4:00-5:30pm. 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 es jueves 19 de octubre de 4:00-5:30 pm 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.
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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Fentanyl Awareness & Resource Fair - Tomorrow! | |
Senior Parent Meeting - Save the Date | |
Conflict Resolution Art Contest | |
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Did you know that Colorado is the only state to dedicate an entire month to conflict resolution?!
In honor of this, TJ will host our annual Conflict Resolution Art Contest for the month of October! Students, submit artwork, any medium or form is accepted, that describes what conflict resolution means and looks like to you. Winners will be chosen based on effort, creativity, and how well conflict resolution is depicted through the piece. Winners will have their art displayed at the Hampden bus stop! Other prizes as well.
Art will be due to Ms. Lupo on National Conflict Resolution Day - Thursday, October 19, 2023.
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Hello Spartans and families! We are available by email for TJ merch requests (tjhs.store@gmail.com).
Stay tuned for an online store! Thank you TJ community for your school spirit!
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Student Job Opportunity - TJ Youth Ambassador | |
Showing Pride at FACE University | |
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Thursday October 12th, 5:00 - 5:45 pm: Supporting LGBTQ+ Kids - Resources and Information from PFLAG Denver
Join us ONLINE 5:00 - 5:45 PM! This session will provide families and caregivers of queer youth with resources to show up as informed, supportive advocates. With 40 years of experience, PFLAG Denver supports and connects families on their journey of loving and advocating for their children and loved ones. Content includes educational resources on allyship, tools for navigating school and other systems, and information for further support and connection.
You must RSVP to qualify for our giveaway, and receive the link to attend this session.
! RSVP HERE !
*Necesitas Espanol para Crianza y apoyo de jovenes LGBTQ+? Por Favor, seleccionar JUEVES, 28 de Septiembre.
! Confirme AQUÍ para asistir virtualmente por Zoom !
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Visit last month's Face U. topic: Climate and Safety
You will find a video of our most recent class in ENGLISH and SPANISH - School Emergency Protocols
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Need other resources? Check out our Resource Hub!!
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STEAM Exposure Day - October 26 | |
School Based Health Center at TJ | |
DPS Substance Use Prevention Program Announces Fall Webinar Lineup | |
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he DPS Substance Use Prevention (SUP) Program will continue to host a monthly webinar on the first Wednesday of every month at noon. Webinars will feature experts from the Denver community who will provide attendees with information about relevant issues that youth are facing today.
Upcoming webinars to save the date for:
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Nov. 1 at noon: Digital Wellness for Youth and Families with Brian Dino, DPS Digital Coach.
Learn more about the webinars listed above and register here.
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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. Please review the course at least weekly. A list of Scholarship Highlights will be posted weekly in addition to information about College Rep Visits in the TJFC, College Fairs, major deadlines, reminders about your next steps for college and more! If you haven’t yet met with your DSF College Advisor, please drop by the Future Center to say hi and ask questions!
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
Wednesday, October 11th- DSF Virtual Insight Panel: Careers in Real Estate
Sunday, October 15th- NACAC Virtual College Fair, Daniels Fund Scholarship DUE
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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KEY DATES FOR SENIORS
10/12 - 10/18: No school for Seniors. See the school calendar for more information.
10/17-19: Free Application Days for most colleges and universities in Colorado. More info is
found online or contact the Future Center.
11/17: Yearbook Photos and Senior Quotes Due. More info is on the Yearbook’s webpage.
1/30/24: deadline to purchase Senior Recognition Ads for the yearbook.
4/20/24: Prom at the Curtis Ballroom in Greenwood Village
5/28/24: Graduation at 1pm at the University of Denver’s Magness Arena
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Please join us October 26th at 6pm for a meeting of the Class of 2025 parent committee. We will discuss plans for the rest of the year including a Holiday fundraiser, teacher appreciation and possibly another parent party for the Spring. The meeting will be held at TJ in room 111.
Any questions?
hmbdvm@yahoo.com or 303-887-1038
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Please join us October 25th at Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar 5380 Greenwood Plaza Blvd #106, In the Landmark @ Greenwood Village. Come between 4pm-9pm to help raise funs for After Prom. | |
Class of 2026 - Sophomores | |
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Stay tuned for class or 2027 news!
Questions? Want to get involved? Email TJHSPTO@gmail.com
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