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Administrator's Corner
November 6, 2023
Happy November, Spartans!
There are some exciting things happening this week. Tomorrow we have a TJ Open House for prospective students from 6-7 p.m. If you know any families who are interested, please pass that along! There is also a PTO meeting at the same time. Our wonderful PTO parents are always looking for more parents to get involved, so please join them!
Our Theatre Department has been hard at work polishing their performances of Alice in Wonderland, which will take place Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium.
Just a reminder, there will be no school and no newsletter during the week of November 20. After that, we only have 2 more weeks of classes before Finals Week (click here for the finals schedule).
It's hard to believe we're getting so close to the end of the semester. Buckle down and make these last several weeks count!
¡Feliz noviembre, espartanos!
Hay algunas cosas emocionantes sucediendo esta semana. Mañana tenemos una Casa Abierta de TJ para futuros estudiantes a partir de las 6-7 p.m. Si conoce a alguna familia que esté interesada, ¡por favor pase eso! También hay una reunión de PTO al mismo tiempo. Nuestros maravillosos padres de PTO siempre están buscando más padres para participar, así que por favor únase a ellos!
Nuestro Departamento de Teatro ha estado trabajando arduamente para pulir sus presentaciones de Alicia en el País de las Maravillas, que se llevarán a cabo los jueves, viernes y sábados a las 7:00 p.m. en el auditorio.
Solo un recordatorio, no habrá clases ni boletines durante la semana del 20 de noviembre. Después de eso, solo tenemos 2 semanas más de clases antes de la semana de finales (haga clic aquí para ver el calendario de finales).
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Solo un recordatorio, no habrá clases ni boletines durante la semana del 20 de noviembre. Después de eso, solo tenemos 2 semanas más de clases antes de la semana de finales (haga clic aquí para ver el calendario de finales).
Paula Hammel
Assistant Principal
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Monday-
Tuesday-
- TJ Open House - 6-7:00 p.m.
- PTO Meeting (in person) - 6-7:00 p.m.
Wednesday-
- ACC Information session for Spanish Speakers - 4:00 p.m. (details below)
Thursday-
- TJ Theatre Presents Alice in Wonderland: 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium
Friday-
- Football Playoffs game at Jeffco Stadium: 4:00 p.m. (tune into the Spartan Edition for any changes)
- TJ Theatre Presents Alice in Wonderland: 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium
Saturday-
- Saturday school - click here for the schedule
- TJ Theatre Presents Alice in Wonderland: 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium
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Big thanks to the Wellness Team and Mr. Christoff for providing the coffee cart last week! The day after Halloween was the perfect day for us to be gifted a little extra "kick!"
Thanks to Brittany Nicolo and Amy Kalinchuk, whose students delivered the coffee to classrooms!
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Congrats to the TJ Football team for winning in Round 1 of the playoffs on Thursday night! The Spartans will advance to round 2 and play Dakota Ridge at Jeffco Stadium at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. (tune into the Spartan Edition for any changes)
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Thanksgiving Dinner for 40 TJ Families - We Need Your Help! | |
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SkillsUSA and DECA are excited to help provide Thanksgiving Dinner for 40 families within our TJ community.
Food collection will conclude by 11/10/23. Collection boxes are located at the front security desk, front office, and in room 105. Please review the available slots HERE and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!
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TJ Student Art Showcase - Now through November 15th! | |
Pop by Lakewood Arts Gallery now through November 15th to see all of our skulls on display! Click here to see more amazing artwork! | |
We appreciate your support! The DECA Supply Drive will take place throughout November. | |
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JOIN US FOR THE NOV PTO MEETING - TOMORROW NIGHT!
Join us tomorrow (Tuesday, November 7) for our monthly PTO meeting. This meeting will be held in person at TJHS, from 6-7pm in the Community Room (Room 111). No Zoom/livestream option will be available. Please come to learn what the PTO has in store for December Teacher Appreciation events, learn about our new Online Swag Store and more!
The PTO still has vacancies in the following positions. Come to our next meeting or contact us
to learn more about these and other opportunities to give back to TJ:
Member-at-Large representing Classes of 2027 and 2026
Class Committee Co-Chairs for 2027 and 2024
Fund Raising Chair(s)
2024-25 Leadership: Our President and Vice President positions will be vacant as of
May. We’re hoping to have “apprentices” in place by January to shadow the current officers for a
semester. Now is the time to step up!
Questions? Want to get involved? Join our e-mail list: TJHSPTO@gmail.com
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Details regarding the November Food Bank distribution will be sent via email.
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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ACC Information Session and Tour for Spanish Speakers - Nov. 8 | |
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ACC is holding an Information Session and Tour for Spanish speakers! This is a great opportunity for students and families to get an idea of what being an ACC student means, and a chance to ask questions regarding programs, tuition, and support services.
The next session is November 8 at 4 pm at the Littleton campus (5900 S Santa Fe Dr, Littleton, CO 80120).
To register for the November 8th session, visit this link. Students who register for the session and tour are eligible for a $500 scholarship!"
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Saturday School to Support Students | |
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Saturday school is underway to support students with their Math milestones, English competencies, acquisition of the English language, and credit/unit recovery. Saturday school will go through December 9th. (There will not be Saturday school on November 18th or 25th.) Snacks and drinks included as well as Breakfast Snacks. Please fill out this form by Wednesday if you would like your student to attend. Here is the schedule for Saturday.
Weekly Incentive Prizes for students: Tickets to Elitches Garden, Zoo, Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Sports games, Legos, backpacks, travel bags.
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Construction Trades Union Open House for Students | |
Speech and Debate Clothing Drive - ends November 17! | | |
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In accordance with our upcoming novice tournaments, Speech and Debate club will be holding a clothing drive from October 19 to November 17.
We are looking for formal and business clothes to be donated, but all clothing is welcome (and recommended). Collection boxes will be in English classrooms and in the Admin and Front offices.
Remaining items will be donated to other charities for those who need access to them. Thanks for your help!
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Save the Date - TJ Movie Night Nov. 17 | |
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TJ Swag Online Store is active and ready for orders! Get your gear in time for the holidays. All orders are local delivery. Orders placed before December 1 will be delivered by December 17th.
For other requests or questions please email us at tjhs.store@gmail.com. Thank you TJ community for your school spirit! And huge shout out to TJ mom Rachel Geib for creating our store and providing us with awesome merch!
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Hello Spartan Families!
We are looking for volunteers to serve as judges for our annual DECA District 3 Conference. The event will take place on Thursday, November 30th, from 7:30am - 3:30pm at Arapahoe County Fairgrounds. We need between 60-75 judges for our event to run smoothly, and for those of you that have judged in the past you know it is a fun day. If this will be your 1st time judging, don't worry because we will feed you and train you the day of the event. It is always a fun day for both the students and our judges so we hope to see you there!
Please use this link to register to volunteer: Judges Info and Signup Link
More information about our District Conference is on the judges link and I hope to see you all in November!
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Student Job Opportunity - Here at TJ! | | |
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Need a job with not many hours?
There are two Student Sweeper positions open at TJHS.
This position pays $18.29/HR —-- 2 Hours a day (After School) Monday through Friday
If Interested, please see the Job Description and Scan the QR Code.
The QR code will get you to the DPS Job Search, enter the keyword ‘sweeper’ and search for jobs. Select the Student Sweeper position for service building and from there, create a profile then apply for the position.
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Mental Health and Social/Emotional Tips | |
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Did You Know…?
(en español)
Showing gratitude can help YOUR overall well-being?
Studies have shown that feeling thankful can improve sleep, mood and immunity. Gratitude can decrease depression, anxiety, difficulties with chronic pain and risk of disease.
Remember that behavior changes biology. Positive gestures benefit you by releasing oxytocin, a hormone that helps connect people. Some people call it the love hormone.
You'll also benefit the person on the other end of the gesture. After all, who doesn't like to be thanked for their efforts or just for being who they are? Sharing kindness can make you healthier and happier.
Check out this quick video to learn a little more:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMd1CcGZYwU
So, what are a few quick and easy ways I can increase my gratitude practices?
- At the end of each day, make a list of 10 things you are grateful for from that day (they can be small!)
- Write a letter, email, text, make a phone call, etc. to someone you care about, and share your appreciation for that person.
- Make it a family affair- at dinner, everyone shares one thing they are grateful for. It could be interesting to hear what is highlighted for other people 🙂
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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. Check the Updates, Calendar and College Access Assignments regularly to stay on track.
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
Thursday, November 9th: MSU Denver Rep Visit in the TJFC
Friday, November 10th: CU Boulder Financial Aid Application Workshop on the Auraria Campus
Wednesday, November 15th: CU Boulder Early Action Application Deadline
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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After Prom Planning Update: Join us next week for a 2024 Parent Committee meeting to learn more about the senior survey results and determine next steps for After Prom - Wednesday, 11/15 at 6pm at TJHS. A Zoom option will be available and posted in the 11/13 newsletter.
KEY DATES FOR SENIORS
11/17: Yearbook Photos and Senior Quotes Due. More info is on the Yearbook’s webpage.
11/30: Jostens’ Group Order Deadline for Graduation Announcements, Cap & Gown. Click here to order online.
1/30/24: final deadline to purchase Senior Recognition Ads for the yearbook .
4/20/24: Prom at the Curtis Ballroom in Greenwood Village
5/20/24: Senior Check Out (last day for Seniors)
5/21/24: Graduation Rehearsal @ TJ; Cap & Gown Distribution
5/28/24: Graduation at 1pm at the University of Denver’s Magness Arena
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Class of 2026 - Sophomores | |
Please join us on November 14th at 6:00 p.m. in Room 111 for our Class of 2026 Parent meeting. We will update everyone on our fundraising totals from the paint recycling event and our 10/19 restaurant night. We will also brainstorm additional fundraising opportunities as well as a Spring event for the Sophomore class. | |
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Class of 2027 Parent Gathering - Tuesday, 11/14
Join us for a class parent gathering - no student attendance is required. Although food and drink will be available for purchase, this is not a “restaurant night” fundraiser.
Questions? Contact Committee Chair Kendal Mullins at kendalbmullins@gmail.com or 303-875-6810.
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