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April 7, 2025
Hello Spartan Families!
This week our 11th grade students will be taking the CMAS Science assessment. The assessment takes approximately two hours and students will return to their normal schedule once it is completed. Students can check the posters in the main lobby to see what room they are assigned to and what day they will be taking the test. Please make sure your student arrives each day with a fully charged Chromebook.
Talent show auditions will take place after school on Thursday and Friday at 3:30 pm in the auditorium
The TJ Twilight Track meet will be held next Friday from 10:30 to 5:30 pm at All City Field. If your student is interested in volunteering to work at the meet, please call them in excused absent for Friday, April 11th. Students will have to arrange their own transportation to and from the meet. They are asked to dress appropriately for the weather and bring a water bottle and sunscreen. Students will receive a volunteer t-shirt and lunch. This is a great opportunity to support TJ Track and Field with an important fundraising event. Students who remain for the late afternoon shift (3-5:30) will receive a BOGO card from Jersey Mikes.
Andrew Skari
Assistant Principal
Monday-
Regular School Day
Tuesday-
PTO Meeting: 6:00 p.m. (room 111)
Class of 2027 Parent Meeting: 7:00 p.m. (Cafeteria)
Class of 2026 Parent Meeting: 7:30 p.m. (room 111)
Wednesday-
Regular School Day
Thursday-
Talent Show Auditions: 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Friday-
Talent Show Auditions: 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Saturday-
Saturday School: 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
AP Music Theory: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Our very own Megan Miccio was featured on a DPS podcast to spit her knowledge on the BESS! See it below!
Congrats to Grant Laman, who was surprised last week with an award from the distrct. He was named "DPS Career & Technical Education Veteran Teacher of the Year!" This is the first year for this award, so this is an especially exciting honor.
TJ Junior AVID recently completed their High School Heros program with Junior Achievement and Southmoor Elementary. AVID students partnered with 3 kindergarten and 3 first grade classes to teach them about financial entrepreneurship and goal making skills. Way to go, AVID!
Link to buy a yearbook:
During the week, (Monday-Wednesday) teachers will provide passes to students and assign them to Saturday School for Math and/or English. Students - if your teacher gives you a pass, you have been assigned to Saturday School due to a low grade in Math and/or English. Parents - you will receive a text message on Thursday if your student has been assigned to Saturday School. Saturday School hours are 8 a.m.-12 p.m. The entrance is located on the north side of the building near the softball field. A small breakfast snack will be provided for students.
The April 2025 Food Bank distribution will take place Wednesday, April 16, 2025. 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 Sunday, April 13, 2025 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.
Save the date! Our next meeting will be held tomorrow, April 8th from 6-7 in Room 111. We will be voting on Spartan Grants and discussing the upcoming online auction.
The TJHS PTO is gearing up for our annual online auction in support of the Spartan Grants Program and we need your help! We are looking for donations for concert and sporting events tickets, restaurant gift cards, community parties, and beyond! If you are interested in being involved, please reach out to Anna & Heather at tjhstogether@gmail.com to the PTO at TJHSPTO@gmail.com We know with your help and support the auction will be a huge success!!
Join members of the TJ community, Parents, Staff, and Alumni in a casual meet-and-greet happy hour and online auction watch party at The Dam Grill. Thursday, May 1st from 5:30-8:30. Gather with friends and make your final bids! We will have light snacks, discounted drinks, free pool, and will give away door prizes 7:30 pm. Come by yourself or with a friend. The TJ community is extremely friendly! Buy now and save. Purchase tickets through the link below.
TJ Together
Spartan Seniors and Families,
Congrats on earning OVER $4.5 million in scholarship dollars so far! Keep applying and sharing your Scholarship Wins so we can celebrate you in the Graduation Program!
Below are a few important college tasks to work on in the coming weeks.
The DSF Scholarship application is now open and takes about 20 minutes to complete.
Click here to learn more about eligibility and for the link to apply!
Share your Financial Aid Awards/Scholarship Wins by completing this form. Your name and the name of the scholarship(s) will be highlighted in the Graduation Program. Complete the form as many times as needed and add ALL scholarships, not just scholarships from the university or college you are attending!
Work on your Comparing the Cost of Colleges assignment to help your decision making process.
Upcoming Deadlines and Events:
Monday, April 7th: Capital One Cafe Downtown Financial Aid/FAFSA Workshop
Friday, April 11th: The Journey To and Thru (DU) Law School in the TJFC. Sign up via MAIA Learning: Events
Emily Webster, M.S. Alyssa Baker, M.Ed.
DSF Lead College Advisor DSF College Advisor
emily_webster@dpsk12.net alyssa_baker@dpsk12.net
You can stop by the DECA store in the cafeteria after school Monday thru Thursday. We sell t-shirts, hoodies, pants, hats, stadium seats, socks, stickers, etc. Feel free to email us with any questions.
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.
Mental Health and Social Emotional Tip: Compiled by Natalie Koncz, Ed.S., NCSP and Samanda Davis, LCSW, MSW.
Class of 2025 Parents & Guardians,
Prom will take place on Saturday, May 3, 2025. There will be a fun After Prom party at the Island, free to all seniors. There will be all kinds of games, entertainment, food, and fun. We recognize you all have busy lives and full schedules so there will be many ways to be part of this Class of 2025 signature event. One way is to help secure prizes. You can donate gift cards or purchase items from the Amazon Wishlist. This link can be forwarded to grandparents, aunts, uncles, neighbors and friends who may want to contribute to this fun event!
We will need lots of help the night of After Prom on May 3rd. Please see the Sign up Genius below for volunteer shifts and items to loan us for the night.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084CA8AE29A3FB6-55782413-class
Class of 2026 Parent Meeting: Tuesday, April 8th at 7:30 p.m. (immediately following the PTO meeting) Room 111. We will start planning Juniors and Junk Food and discuss the Senior Sleep-Out taking place in August. Hope to see you there!
Thank you,
Sheila and Carrie
IT’S TIME!!! Get ready to order some yummy popcorn!!! Our Popcorn fundraiser is LIVE!!! Support the Class of 2027 during our four-day virtual fundraiser with Double Good from April 7-11. It begins April 7 at 8am and ends April 11 at 8am. Double Good sells delicious popcorn, with HALF of all proceeds coming back to TJ. Check out their products at https://popup.doublegood.com/s/w01pmp48 and get ready to support your sophomores!
Class of 2027 parent meeting: Tuesday, April 8 at 7pm following the PTO meeting in the cafeteria (room change, was originally room 111).
We will be discussing upcoming events - Sophomores and S’mores (May TBD) and Class of 2027 Teacher Appreciation day on Thursday, May 8.
Please also consider making a donation to the Class of 2027’s Class Fund. Donations will support the After Prom (held Senior Year) and other class activities. This can be done through the online square account listed below
https://tjhsstore.square.site/product/2027-class-donations/
Want to get involved and help with ideas and planning for the Class of 2027? Please contact Class of 2027 parent co-chairs Tiffany Berry at broncofantif@hotmail.com or Katie Mousel at katielmousel@gmail.com
There will be a dine out event in April at Café Palooza. More details to follow.
May is a busy month for the class of 2028. Please put these dates on the calendar:
The Bottom of the 9th event will be May 2, between the end of school and the 4:15 home baseball game. The kids all come over and tailgate to celebrate the end of the 9 th grade and then watch the game. I’ll have a Signup Genius closer to the event, so be on the lookout for that.
The class of 2028 will provide food on May 6 for Teacher Appreciation Week. I’ll have a Signup Genius closer to the event.
Finally, we are attempting to create/host a fundraising Fun Run on May 17. Stay tuned for more details. If you have experience in having a fun run, please let me (jillkrug@gmail.com) or Kevin (kevkrug@gmail.com) know. We would love any help and guidance.
It’s time to give $28 to the Class of ‘28
It’s time to give $28 to the Class of ‘28 to help cultivate community for our students! If each family gives $28, we get close to our fundraising goals. You can give the $28 for the class of 2028 through the PTO’s Online Square Account: https://tjhsstore.square.site/product/2028-class-donations/151.