Happy April, Spartans!
Time is flying by! This week there will be no classes for students on Friday, April 10. This is the day that juniors will be taking the CMAS test.
Next week there will be normal classes on Monday and Tuesday, followed by PSAT/SAT testing. 9th graders will test on Wednesday, 4/15, 10th graders will test on Thursday, 4/16, and juniors will be taking the SAT on Friday, 4/17.
After the testing week, we only have four more weeks of classes before finals! Time to buckle down and finish strong!
Take care of each other, Spartans!
How to access Parent Portal
How to submit an absence request online
Cómo acceder al Portal para Padres
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Jon Poole
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The City of Englewood recently celebrated Timi Biermann and other artists for helping to beautify their city! |
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! 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
Save the Date: our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 7 from 6-7 in Room 111. We hope to see you there! Our minutes from our March meeting can be found here.
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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, 77 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. Complete the form as many times as needed throughout the remainder of the year.
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!
Thursday, April 9th: UNCO Rep Visit in the TJ Future Center 8th period
Friday, April 17th: MSU Denver Orientation. Sign up REQUIRED!
Monday, April 20th: Almost There! DSF Scholarship Info Session in Rm 111 4th period
Tuesday, April 21st: Emily Griffith Technical College Registration opens at 8am
Wednesday, April 29th: CCD College Quest Orientation. Sign up REQUIRED!
Emily Webster, M.S.
DSF Lead College Advisor
emily_webster@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…?
We all must have tough conversations sometimes, but here are 5 ways to make any hard conversation a little easier!
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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://www.bhg.com/ (April 2019) |
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Class of 2026 Parents — Please Read! We have several important updates:
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.
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) 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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Big plans are brewing for the Class of 2027! Join us Tuesday, April 7 from 7-8pm in Room 111 to chat all things Teacher Appreciation, Juniors & Junk Food, Senior Sleepout, and Prom prep. We’d love your input!
***Juniors and Junkfood is set for Friday, April 17 after SAT testing - click on the sign up genius for more details!!!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C48A4AE2CA1FE3-62935782-juniors
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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