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Administrator's Corner
September 26, 2022
Hello TJ Families,
I wanted to share with you the results of the most recent School Performance Framework as determined by the Colorado Department of Education. I am proud to say that TJ reached a "Green - Performance Plan" school rating, which is the highest rating that a school can achieve! The 2021-2022 school year was very challenging coming back from COVID with the constant changing of protocols, masking, infections, etc...Despite all of that our students and teachers were still able to do some amazing things!
I also want to congratulate our newest members of our Collaborative School Committee for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school years! They are as follows:
Debra Locke
Wendi Gorelik
Robert Villarreal
I look forward to working with this group of parents!
Do not forget that we have Parent/Teacher conferences coming up in October! Conferences will be both In-Person and Virtual this year! We will have In-Person Conferences on Wednesday, October 12th (3:30-7:30 p.m.) and Virtual Conferences on Thursday, October 13th (3:30-7:00 p.m.). We will be providing more information on how to sign up for conferences soon!
Finally, the same week of Parent/Teacher conferences we will also have a modified school schedule due to practice PSAT9 and PSATNMSQT testing. The schedule for the week will be as follows:
October 10th - normal day of school, all students must attend
October 11th - normal day of school, all students must attend
October 12th - ONLY 10th and 11th grade students by credit are to attend (no classes for 9th or 12th grade) (**please note: 12th graders who are in an Edgenuity course are required to attend on Wednesday and Thursday.**)
October 13th - ONLY 9th grade students by credit are to attend (no school for 10th, 11th, or 12th grade students unless they are in an extended testing room)
October 14th - NO CLASSES - Teach comp day for Parent/Teacher conferences on the 12th and 13th.
Thank you TJ families for your continued support!!
Go Spartans!
Hola FAMILIAS TJ,
Quería compartir con ustedes los resultados del más reciente Marco de Desempeño Escolar según lo determinado por el Departamento de Educación de Colorado. Estoy orgulloso de decir que TJ alcanzó una calificación de la escuela Green - Performance Plan, que es la calificación más alta que una escuela puede lograr! El año escolar 2021-2022 fue muy desafiante regresar de COVID con el cambio constante de protocolos, enmascaramiento, infecciones, etc... A pesar de todo eso nuestros estudiantes y profesores todavía pudieron hacer algunas cosas asombrosas!
¡También quiero felicitar a nuestros miembros más nuevos de nuestro Comité Escolar Colaborativo para los años escolares 2022-2023 y 2023-2024! Son las siguientes:
Debra Locke
Wendi Gorelik
Robert Villarreal
¡Espero trabajar con este grupo de padres!
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No olvide que en octubre se celebrarán conferencias entre padres y maestros. ¡Las conferencias serán tanto en persona como virtuales este año! Tendremos conferencias en persona el miércoles 12th de octubre (3:30-7:30 p.m.) y conferencias virtuales el jueves 13th de octubre (3:30-7:00 p.m.). ¡Pronto proporcionaremos más información sobre cómo inscribirse en las conferencias!
Finalmente, la misma semana de conferencias de padres / maestros también tendremos un horario escolar modificado debido a las pruebas de práctica PSAT9 y PSATNMSQT. El calendario de la semana será el siguiente:
10th de octubre - día normal de la escuela, todos los estudiantes deben asistir
11th de octubre - día normal de la escuela, todos los estudiantes deben asistir
12th de octubre - SÓLO los estudiantes de 10th y 11th grado deben asistir con crédito (no hay clases para 9th o 12th grado) (**NOTA: Los estudiantes de 12th grado que están en un curso de Edgenuity están obligados a asistir el miércoles y jueves.**)
Octubre de 13th - SÓLO deben asistir los estudiantes de 9th grado con crédito (no hay escuela para estudiantes de 10th, 11th o 12th grado a menos que estén en una sala de exámenes extendida)
Octubre de 14th - SIN CLASES - Enseñe un día completo para conferencias de padres/maestros los días 12th y 13th.
¡Gracias a las familias de TJ por su continuo apoyo!
Mike Christoff
Principal
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Monday-
- Kids' Clinic Cheer Camp: 4-6 p.m. (details below)
Tuesday-
- Class of 2023 parent meeting: 7:00 p.m. (details below)
Wednesday-
Thursday-
- Kids' Clinic Cheer Camp: 4-6 p.m. (details below)
- Fall instrumental music concert: 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium
Friday-
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No classes for students (professional development day for teachers)
Saturday-
- Tailgate Parent Fundraiser - class of 2024: 3-6 p.m. (details below)
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Cohen Foster, a TJ junior, brightened up the ceramics room recently by painting an amazing mural! Check it out! Special thanks to Cohen and Ms. Biermann for making this happen :). We love it and how it livens up our studio!
Be sure to follow Cohen's Instagram account: tick_arts and follow the ceramics studio on TikTok @TJCeramics and the Visual Arts Department on Instagram @TJHSVisual_Arts.
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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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Our September PTO meeting found 23 parents listening to "insider's updates" from Principal Mike Christoff. For those who couldn't attend, the meeting minutes and monthly financial records can be found on the PTO's website.
Please make sure to scroll down to the bottom of the Weekly Newsletter to read updates from each Class. If you are reading the newsletter in your Gmail browser, if it has clipped the message, make sure to click on "View Entire Message" at the bottom of the page. We've got some great restaurant nights and fundraisers coming soon that are promoted there. And as always, reach out to the PTO by email at TJHSpto@gmail.com
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Join DPS for a virtual Multilingual Education Districtwide Advisory Committee (MLE DAC) meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 28 from 5-6:30 p.m.
At this session, families will receive important information and resources about:
- Multilingual Education Programs and DPS Newcomer Centers
- Parents’ rights and responsibilities
- ESSA-Title I funds
- College and Career Month
Register here and join the meeting via Zoom.
For more information, visit the MLE DAC website or call 720-423-2040.
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Attention Diverse Colorado Youth Wanted! | |
Save the Date: Little Shop of Horrors! | |
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GET HUNGRY FOR THE
FALL MUSICAL!
Thursday, November 10th - Saturday November 12th!
You won't want to miss this show!
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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.
We will also be doing an online sale with a larger selection of items in October, delivered to you in time for the holidays. More details to come.
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Upcoming First Friday Competition - October 7 | |
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. Follow your Steps for Complete College Apps!
Most importantly, please drop by the Future Center as questions come up.
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FAFSA and CASFA ($ for college!) open for applications on October 1st. Prepare by using the resources in the FAFSA/CASFA Resources folder. Aim to complete the one application for which you are eligible by October 31st. 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.
Upcoming Events: For more information, please visit the Future Center schoology course calendar
Tuesday, September 27- Emily Griffith Technical College Info Session @ EGTC- Trades, Industry and Professional Studies (sign up required), Quest Bridge DUE
Wednesday, September 28- Emily Griffith Technical College Info Session @ EGTC-College of Creative Arts and Design (sign up required)
Thursday, September 29th- University of San Diego Rep Visit in the TJFC, Emily Griffith Technical College Info Session @EGTC- College of Health Sciences and Administration (sign up required), Out-of-State colleges Fair at South High School
Saturday, October 1- FAFSA and CASFA applications open. CU Denver Pre-Health Day: Exploring Health and Research Careers.
Emily Webster
DSF College Advisor
emily_webster@dpsk12.net
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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 the 1st meeting of the year! Help come up with some ideas and plans for our Seniors’ 2023 AFTER PROM to be held LATE NIGHT at TJ on April 29, 2023!
KICK-OFF MEETING is Hosted by Catherine & Doug Poirier in their backyard near TJ - RSVP to catherinepoirier@comcast.net for directions, address and please let her know if you are willing to bring an appetizer, dessert or drink! All fun ideas are welcome!
See you all Tuesday - tomorrow night!
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THANK YOU PARENTS for volunteering to hand out the Senior Shades during HOCO Friday: Kieu Vu, Catherine Poirier, Christy Jordan, Annie Berg, Chris Little, Natalie Herrera, Karla Henke, Scott Henke, Amy Feiman, Karin French, Janet Willson and Beth Scott!!!
Class of 2023 was looking COOL in their yellow 2023 Senior Spartan Sunglasses! Thanks SO much to all who have donated $$ recently AND who have donated and raised money over the past three years so we can DO fun things like this for our Seniors!
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Click here for updated 2023 TRADITIONS & DATES LIST
* PARENTS: TOMORROW Tuesday, September 27, 2022 7:00 p.m. PARENT 2023 KICK-OFF MEETING
- Brainstorming After Prom Activities! Poirier’s Backyard - RSVP ASAP to catherinepoirier@comcast.net and she will send address and directions!
* PARENTS & STUDENTS: Saturday, October 1, 2022 - FAFSA Applications Open - Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) See Future Center for more Details!
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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
MEET OUR 2023 CLASS FACULTY SPONSORS!
Our Amazing 2023 Class Faculty Sponsors are:
Mrs. Annie Berg, MSW, annie_berg@dpsk12.net - Room 114B
Mr. Nic Long, nicholas_long@dpsk12.net - Room 237
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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, attending our Parent Kick-off meeting this week September 27th and/or coming to the Parent Fundraiser Oktoberfest Saturday, October 8th!
Our Amazing 2023 Class Faculty Sponsors are:
Mrs. Annie Berg, MSW, annie_berg@dpsk12.net
Mr. Nic Long, nicholas_long@dpsk12.net
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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