Hello Spartan Families,
This week we will be conducting the PSAT and SAT assessments. To ensure an optimal testing environment for our students, we will adjust our daily schedule starting Wednesday. Here is our spring testing schedule for the week:
Monday, April 13th: Normal school day for all students
Tuesday, April 14: Normal school day for all students
Wednesday, April 15th: PSAT 9 is for all students in 9th grade BY CREDIT
Thursday, April 16th: PSAT 10 is for all students in 10th grade BY CREDIT
Friday, April 17th: SAT is for all students in 11th grade BY CREDIT
There will be no school for seniors on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
To help our students perform their best, please keep the following in mind:
Arrival: Students testing should arrive promptly at the normal school start time to locate their assigned testing rooms.
Personal Electronics: Per testing regulations, cell phones, smartwatches, "Meta" glasses must be powered off and stored away.
Chromebooks: Students need to make sure to bring a fully charged Chromebook and charger!
Preparation: We recommend a good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast before testing
Best of luck to all our testing students!
How to access Parent Portal
How to submit an absence request online
Cómo acceder al Portal para Padres
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Andrew Skari
Assistant Principal
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PSAT Testing - 9th grade - 4th Annual TJ Film Fest - 6:00 p.m. Free Admission!
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- SAT Testing - 11th grade
- Juniors & Junkfood
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Our TJ SkillsUSA students represented TJ well at the state conference this week, demonstrating strong professionalism and leadership. Kay Le, who is the SkillsUSA student State President, helped to organize the conference and spoke on stage in the opening and closing ceremony. Yasmin Muse was also involved in organizing and helping the conference run smoothly. Three of our students were elected as state leaders for next year: Angus Dryden - President, Vivienne Hill - Vice President, and Meriem Sadkhi - Secretary. The following students received medals in their individual competitions:
Alex Bills - 2nd place in Photography
Angus Dryden - 1st place in Advertising Design and 1st place in Job Interview
Evelyn Jackson and Kit Leatherman - 1st place in Digital Cinema
Meriem Sadkhi - 3rd place in Customer Service
SophieAnn Scott - 1st place in Criminal Justice
Sarah Yellen - 1st place in Job Skills Demonstration
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Kudos to senior Ellie Huntsman who was named a DPS Outstanding Female Athlete! DPS honored 14 outstanding female athletes who are highlighted for their excellence in both the classroom and in their respective sports. Way to go! |
Dear Friends,
Every once in a while, I’m left speechless.
It doesn’t happen often, but it did the other day when I interviewed a group of young women from Thomas Jefferson High School who are traveling to Japan this July for an immersive exchange program. This is a remarkable group. Mai, Kay, Makayla, Yasmin, and Leyna are pictured above and have taken Japanese language and cultural enrichment classes for years from Educator (Sensei) Kyler Jackson. Wow, just wow.
Like you, I’m sometimes overwhelmed by work, the news, and personal obligations. My to‑do list is long. But when I meet the students we’re helping travel, everything snaps into focus. I feel energized and purposeful. What the DCIS Foundation does is important work.
At the upcoming Gala, you’ll meet some of these students. Hearing their voices and learning about their goals and dreams is impressive. Trust me, we’re in excellent hands if the students we support are leading us forward.
If you haven’t bought Gala tickets yet, please do so soon because seats are going fast. Information is below. We have an amazing evening planned, and your support is critical to keep our mission alive and enable more DPS students to travel as part of their education.
Best,
Theresa Meier Conley, Executive Director, DCIS Foundation
P.S. Our legendary silent auction is open to anyone - starts April 18! Watch for the email launch. Easy to view without any downloaded application. Woohoo!
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Click below to check out the 9News segment with Ms. Wilson talking about student use of AI! |
Thank you to everyone who showed up to our April meeting. Our minutes can be found here.
Help Wanted!! Our two co-presidents are wrapping up their two year term at the end of this school year and we need someone to take our place for the 2026-27 school year! The job of the president (or co-presidents…much more fun with a friend), is not nearly as time consuming or intense as you may think, and on top of it all, it’s so rewarding to see all of the ways that PTO helps our TJ community! We have one person interested in the role and she is looking for a Co-President/VP to collaborate with!
Curious, but not sure what the job entails? No problem! Here is a brief description of the role: Commitment of Two years, 1-2 hours/week working on the weekly newsletter update and creating the monthly meeting agenda; arrange guest speakers for meetings (4 or 5 per school year); occasionally organize a sign up genius for donations to school activities; 8 meetings and 1 informal end of school year get together; voting; collaborate with auction, Spartan Grant, and fundraising committees. Interested? Curious? Ready to take the next step in this new chapter? Contact Shanna & Melissa at THJSPTO@gmail.com
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The April 2026 Food Bank distribution will take place on Tuesday, April 21. Any family that is in need of food support is welcomed and encouraged to sign up HERE. Please note that you MUST sign up no later than Friday, 17 April for us to have food available for you at the distribution.
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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What: Elizabeth J. Meyer, author of Queer Justice at School: A Guide for Youth Activists, Allies, and Their Teachers, will be coming to TJ to talk with our GSA!
When: Monday, April 13th during 4th and 5th Period
Where: Room 233 (4th Period) & 123 (5th Period)
Make sure you let us know that you're coming on Monday, April 13th by filling out the QR Code. If enough people sign up, we will get food!
Also please attend the following GSA meetings to read the book and prepare questions for her. If you can't make it, you can complete the scavenger hunt on your own by going to http://www.elizabethjmeyer.com/queer-justice.html and making a copy of and filling out the following Google Doc: QJatSchool scavenger hunt activity.
Hope to see you there TJ!
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They did it again!
For the 12th year, funds were donated to Thomas Jefferson from the annual All For One Golf Tournament. Players gather each year at the Wellshire Golf Course for a fun golf tournament while supporting our school through net proceeds. The tournament donated $900 in October which brings the total to over $10,000 in the last 11 years.
The next tournament is scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2026. Do you have customers to host or just love to play golf? Sponsors and Golfers are invited to participate. Get more information at www.allforonegolf.org or call John at 720 232-4554
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All funds raised during our online auction go directly to support TJ students and teacher-driven initiatives. Get ready to bid later this month! |
Score the latest styles, cuts and colors at great prices—customized and delivered to you with new discounts every week.
» Shop your Spartans Sideline Store
For in-house gear stop by the DECA store in the cafeteria after school. Feel free to email with any questions.
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Vaccines help keep our school community safe, healthy, and ready to learn. As we see measles cases rise
across the country, it is very important to make sure your student’s vaccines are up to date.
A trained Medical Assistant at the Thomas Jefferson School-based Health Center (SBHC) can administer
all the required childhood vaccines to your student. To learn more about what vaccines your student
needs, ask the school nurse, or an SBHC clinic staff member.
HOURS:
Open Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
There is NO CHARGE to patients or families for the SBHC
For more information and to sign a consent form visit: School-based Health Centers | Denver Health
or scan the QR Code.
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Los Centros de Salud Escolares de Denver Health ofrecen atención médica a los estudiantes de las
Escuelas Públicas de Denver y a sus hermanos. ¡Y contamos con uno justo en este campus!
Los servicios incluyen:
Atención médica primaria
Vacunas
Servicios de salud mental
Exámenes físicos deportivos
Asistencia para la inscripción en seguros médicos
¡Y mucho más!
HORARIO:
Abierto de lunes a viernes, de 8:00 a. m. a 4:30 p. m.
NO HAY NINGÚN COSTO para los pacientes ni sus familias por utilizar el Centro de Salud Escolar.
Para obtener más información y firmar el formulario de consentimiento, visite:
Centros de Salud Escolares | Denver Health
o escanee el código QR.
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Spartan Seniors and Families,
Every year, the graduation program includes the names of our Spartans who’ve been awarded scholarships. So far, 79 Seniors have shared one or more scholarship wins with us! Be sure YOUR NAME is on the list! Share your wins by completing the linked form. Please do this as soon as possible.
College planning tasks from your Future Center schoology to work on now:
Submit your DSF Scholarship application only if you are eligible. Click here for more information.
Start your Comparing the Cost of Your Colleges assignment. Use the worksheet to help you determine out of pocket costs to help make your decision!
Some colleges are still accepting FAFSA and CASFA applications. Complete ASAP!
Upcoming Deadlines and Events:Check the Future Center Schoology for details!
Friday, April 17th: MSU Denver Orientation. Sign up REQUIRED!
Monday, April 20th: Almost There! DSF Scholarship Info Session in Rm 111 4th period- REQUIRED!!!
Tuesday, April 21st: Emily Griffith Technical College Registration opens at 8am
Friday, April 24th: CU Denver Orientation. Sign up REQUIRED!
Wednesday, April 29th: CCD College Quest Orientation. Sign up REQUIRED!
Alyssa Baker, M.Ed.
DSF College Advisor
alyssa_baker@dpsk12.net
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The Mayor’s YouthWorks Initiative rewards eligible youth for their commitment to employment over the summer. If you meet the requirements and complete all steps, you can receive a $250 retention bonus in the fall!
Explore internships and job postings. Contact us for job support, resources, and one-on-one guidance at youthworks@denvergov.org or (720) 337-9675. We also offer in-person and virtual job fairs.
Click here to learn more!
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Did You Know…?
There is one quick and easy way to help your mental health?
Cutting your social media use to 30 minutes a day lowers:
Anxiety
Depression
Loneliness
FoMO (fear of missing out)
Children and adolescents ESPECIALLY need help with this, as some of their cognitive abilities (such as emotional and behavioral regulation) are not fully developed yet.
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To help you regulate specific app time limits for yourself, or a family member, go to:
Settings, Screen Time, then App Limits.
Mental Health and Social Emotional “Did You Know”: Compiled by Natalie Koncz, Ed.S., NCSP and Samanda Davis, LCSW, MSW. Resources: BHG October 2023; MSU Denver; NPR
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Class of 2026 Parents — WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! Please read!
1) After Prom Volunteers & Donations We’re gearing up for After Prom on Saturday, April 25th, and we need your support. We are looking for volunteers as well as donations of prizes and gift cards to help make the night special for our seniors. Please use the SignUpGenius link to choose a volunteer slot and/or donate gift cards.
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2) Final After Prom Meeting Our final After Prom meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 14th at 6:30 p.m. in Room 111. All are welcome to attend.
3) Amazon Wish List-in addition to the Gift Cards in the Signup Genius, we have also created a Wish list of prizes that we would like to hand out at After Prom. You can view the Wish List here and purchase any items on the list. Purchased items will go to one family's home to be brought to After Prom.
4) Senior Slideshow Photos We’ve created a Google form to collect photos for the slideshow that will be played at After Prom. Please feel free to upload pictures of your senior.
5) Help Needed for Prom Prep! Parent volunteers are needed the week before Prom to help our Teacher Sponsors with fun prep tasks like making cotton candy, popping popcorn, assembling stickers, and more.
Help is welcome any day during the week leading up to Prom, and even having two volunteers at a time makes a big difference. If Friday works best for you, that’s great — but nothing is limited to that day.
If you’re able to help, please email Elizabeth Lynch at elizabeth_lynch2@dpsk12.net with the day and time that works for you.
6) From the TJ PTO — Graduation Announcements
Graduation is right around the corner! The TJ PTO has partnered with Minted.com to help fundraise for the TJHS Spartan Grants program, and ordering your graduation announcements through Minted is a great way to give back.
Use our unique code FUNDRAISETJHSP to receive 20% off your Minted purchases. For every order placed, Minted will donate 10% of sales back to TJ. To participate, visit minted.com, create your graduation announcements, and enter the code FUNDRAISETJHSP at checkout.
Thank you for helping make this a memorable and fun event for our kids.
Carrie and Sheila
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Attention! We need your help! Juniors and Junkfood is Friday, April 17 after SAT testing! We are in need of donations and volunteers! Click on the signup genius for more details!!!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C48A4AE2CA1FE3-62935782-juniors
Teacher Appreciation week kicks off May 4th and we’re excited to celebrate the incredible educators who do so much for our students every single day! The Junior Class is proud to host a special treat on Wednesday, May 6 to show our gratitude. Stay tuned for more details and ways you can help!
Mark your calendars! On April 13, the Class of 2027 is partnering with Illegal Pete’s - 50% of all proceeds will support our class. The fundraiser runs all day! Skip the cooking, enjoy a great meal, and help make a difference. We appreciate your support! See the flyer below for all the details (5312 DTC Blvd Greenwood Village)
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BEAUTIFY YOUR GARDEN
Our warm spring weather is the perfect time to start planning your summer garden. The Class of 2028 Flower Power page currently features colorful spring and summer flowers,
delicious strawberries, hanging garden plants and lots of gardening gifts great for Easter, Mother’s Day and more. Click on over to check it out. All spring orders are due by
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HELP OUT WITH A ONE-TIME OR RECURRING DONATION
We’ve got a long way to go to raise the money needed to help put on an
amazing after-prom party for the Class of 2028 in two years (yes, just two
years away!). If just 100 families donated $5 a month for the next 24 months
(that’s $120 over two years), we could have a wonderful after-prom with little
additional fundraising. Follow this link to set up a recurring donation. We have
raised about $6,000 for class activities and After Prom. To put on a great
After Prom, we need at least $12,000-$15,000. One-time donations are also
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Hanging Basket Fundraiser
Support the class of 2029 by purchasing a beautiful 12" hanging basket! We are selling 12" hanging baskets for $45. You will receive it just in time for Mother's Day, a perfect gift to give or keep for yourself. These baskets are made locally by Botany Lane. Pick up will be at TJ on Wednesday, May 6. Funds raised will go towards class of 2029 after prom. Purchase your hanging basket here: https://tjhspto.betterworld.org/campaigns/hanging-basket-fundraiser or scan the QR Code. Thanks for your support!
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It's time to give $29 to the Class of '29
Give $29 to the Class of '29 and help cultivate community for our students! The Class of 2029 Class Fund supports class activities each year. If each family gives $29 we get close to our fundraising goals.
Give $29 to The Class of '29 through the PTO’s Online Square Account: https://tjhspto.betterworld.org/campaigns/class-2029-donation
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