Administrator's Corner
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We want to encourage all of you to attend parent teacher conferences on October 17th and 18th from 3:30 to 7:30 pm. This is a great opportunity to meet with teachers and get an update on your child's academic progress. Both nights are open format, no appointments needed. We also want to remind you that there is no school on October 19th, 22nd and 23rd. Thank you for all your support of TJ!
Queridos padres y tutores,
queremos animar a todos ustedes a asistir a las conferencias de padres maestros
el 17 y 18 de octubre de 3:30 a 7:30 pm. Esta es una gran oportunidad para reunirse con los maestros y obtener una actualización sobre el progreso académico de su hijo. Ambas noches son formato abierto, sin citas necesarias. También queremos recordarles que no hay escuela
los 19, 22 y 23 de octubre. gracias por todo su apoyo de TJ!
Andrew Skari
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Week at a Glance - Week of 10/8-10/12
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- Please click here (or see the above "Athletics Schedule" quick link) to see athletic events for the week
Tuesday-
- PTO meeting: 6:00 p.m.
- CCT Magnet Open House: 6:00-7:30 p.m. (details below)
Wednesday-
- Office Hours: 2:14-2:55 p.m.
Thursday
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- FAFSA Workshop: 10:00 a.m.
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Congratulations to all of the Spartans who made
City-Wide honor choirs
. Out of 40 students TJ has 10 students in the Chamber group! That is more than: DSA-6; East-9, South-4, North-2, Northfield-1, Bruce Randolph-1, Noel Community Arts-2, Collegiate Prep Academy-1, Kennedy-2, Lincoln-0, GW-0, MLK-0,
Please give a very warm and thoughtful kudos to these awesome students!
Large Ensemble
- Grace Blanchard
- Maya McChesney-Loupe
- Stephane Sizov
Chamber Ensemble
- Annabel Weizenbeck
- Sidney Teska
- Madeleine Abram
- Eva Pavlik
- Ben Abram
- Eli Leahy
- Noah Leahy
- Ziyale Norris
- Sam Chappell
- Nick VanWagner
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Let your friends and neighbors with students in the 8th grade know about TJ's fall open houses.
- October 9, 2018 - 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
CCT Magnet Only Open House
- see the labs in TJ's Center for Communication Technology Magnet. Talk to faculty and current students and see current project work.
- November 8, 2018 - 6 - 8 p.m.
All School Open House
- hear about all of TJ's academic programs and talk to faculty from each department.
Click here for additional information and to RSVP.
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Staff Appreciation Dinner
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On
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
,
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 hearty dinner of soup and chili from 4:30-6:
30pm to keep them going
. There will be no hangry teachers on our watch! Please make this dinner possible by
signing up here
. We can't do it without you!
If you would like to help out but are not available on the
17th
, you are welcome to make an online donation. We will use these funds to supplement whatever food is not donated. 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
17th
, drop off your item in room 111
between 2:30-3:
00pm
. 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!
Sincerely,
TJ PTO
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The next PTO meeting is this week on Tuesday, October 9th from 6-7pm at TJ in room 111.
This month's meeting will focus on ArtFest 2018. This is a HUGE community building and fundraising event where over 80 artisans and local community groups are represented. All the funds raised go towards classroom grants.
ArtFest 2018, held on December 8th, will be the 30th anniversary of this event! To make this year extra special, we need lots of support from TJ parents. Most of the major committee chairs are filled but we need more help. Come to the meeting to find out how you can contribute to this time-honored TJ tradition. Can't make the meeting? Send an email to TJHSpto@gmail.com to learn more about ArtFest.
PTO meetings are the second Tuesday of the month so mark your calendars for the rest of the year. Together we are a Spartan Strong community!
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FREE Parent Presentations
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Transitioning into Life After High School
This is the season when high school seniors and their parents are entrenched in the process of completing college applications. And while this process is undeniably an important gateway to the next phase of life for our young people, it is also important for parents and students alike to realize that this decision is more about taking a step towards an independent life. Whether your student ends up at a 4 year college, community college, takes a gap year, or gets a job, there are a number of life skills that are important to reinforce as they move towards successful independent living.
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Price:
Get your book at the discounted price of $45 until 9-28-18. The price will eventually increase to $65, so act fast!
Senior Photos & Quotes:
Due date: Friday, October 12, 2018 by the end of the school day. Quotes are optional.
All
information about the yearbook can found on the journal under the News & Events tab or by clicking here.
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Hear ye, hear ye! As the following month rapidly approaches, TJ Theatre students are working long, diligent hours to perfect this year's musical comedy,
Spamalot
, inspired by the 1975 film,
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
. This farcical take on the medieval tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round table incorporates modern elements and humor along their quest for the Holy Grail. The show will debut on November 8th, 9th, and 10th at 7:00 p.m.. Digital tickets can be purchased online via MySchoolBucks and are currently priced at $5 for students and $10 for non-students. Paper tickets will also be sold in the next few weeks. Due to the mature comedic themes prevalent in this show, children under the age of 10 will not be admitted. From its humorous audience participation to its incredible set-design, this musical truly incorporates all elements to maximize the overall experience as an audience member.
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News from the Future Center
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12th graders:
- FSA ID Days are this Wednesday, 10.10 and next Monday, 10.15
- Please bring your Social Security Number (SSN) and name exactly how it is on your SSN card to the Future Center for support making your FSA ID.
- FAFSA Workshop is October 25th from 10-2. Please click here to make a 1-hour appointment
- College Visits:
- o Colorado State University - Fort Collins on Monday, October 8 @ 4th period
- o University of Miami on Monday, October 8th @ 6th period
- Daniels Scholarship is open!
All TJ students:
- Please tell Sophie if you apply for a scholarship!
Sophie Vogel
College Advisor, Thomas Jefferson High School
Denver Scholarship Foundation | a 501(c)(3) Public Charity
3950 S. Holly Street | Denver, CO 80237
O 720.423.7134 F 720.423.7098
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Community Service Opportunity
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The UHills Neighborhood Association is a non-profit that represents the UHills Residents (our boundaries are I-25 to CO Blvd., and Hampden north to Yale). Here is our webpage UHNA.com They are in need of 1-2 students to help update and post upcoming events, Board Meeting Minutes, photos from events, etc. to their website once or twice a month. If you are interested, please see Ms. Adair or Mr. Fornstrom.
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Part-Time Custodian Wanted
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The TJ Spirit Store is stocked and ready to sell! Show your TJ pride in style and comfort with hoodies, t-shirts, hats, blankets and stadium chairs. The TJHS Spirit Store is open every Friday at lunch time. During the month of October we will be having a huge SALE!!!! All 2019 retro-Joe Spartan t-shirts are $5, all other short-sleeved t-shirts are $10, long-sleeved shirts are $20, and hoodies are $25. We also now have beanies with pom poms for $20 and beanies without for $15. We accept cash, credit cards and checks.
The store will be open during events like certain athletic games and other community events such as the ArtFest. The store will be open during parent/teacher conferences from 4:30-6:30 as well! Or, make an appointment to shop with Carrie (
TJHS.Store@gmail.com
). The store accepts cash, credit cards and checks. You can view several items
here
, but we are not currently accepting online orders
.
Please contact Julie Thibodeau in the front office if you need help with the store at times other than Friday at lunch.
GO SPARTANS!!!
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Mental Health and Social/Emotional Tips
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Your opinion and feedback are important to us. Navigating the adolescent years can be challenging, confusing and overwhelming. We would like to know how we can help support you!
Please take a few minutes to complete this four-question survey, which will help guide the opportunities we bring you through TJ Talks this school year:
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Mental Health and Social Emotional "Did You Know":
Compiled by Samanda Davis, LCSW, MSW and Natalie Koncz, Ed.S., NCSP.
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Help Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse / Misuse
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Hey TJ Families! Click here to t
ake a look at this short video about quick and simple ways to help keep your child safe!
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Food and Nutrition Resources for Families
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Great news! All Class T-Shirts are now available (as well as other TJ gear) in the Spartan Store!
- Supporting our TJ students, classrooms and teacher is as simple as a click of a button. Visit the online store to donate to TJ PTO today: Online Spartan Spirit Store for TJ Gear
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The Class of '19 is raising money for senior year activities including After Prom.
How you can support:
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TJ AVID is selling Do it yourself Senior Shirts!
Join the new TJ tradition!
Tie Dye, paint and decorate to your Style!
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The Class of 2020 will raise money throughout the year for senior year activities including After Prom.
How you can support:
- Host an event and donate the proceeds to the class of 2020!
- Make a tax deductible financial donation by clicking here. Be sure to find out if your employer will match our donation!
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Class of 2021 - Sophomores
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- We're also looking for volunteers to host future events for our class parents. If interested, please come to the next PTO meeting, or send an email to thetzel@comcast.net; or colley_moe@comcast.net to find out more.
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- If you have any questions or interest in joining a team of parents to help coordinate fundraising efforts and community building, please email tjhspto@gmail.com for more information.
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