TJ Families,

What a great start to the year. Thank you to the staff, students, and community for this strong start.

Please remember:

- Doors open at 7:50 a.m. for breakfast every day. Students can head to class starting at 8:10 a.m. as they are in meetings from 7:30-8:10 each day.

- School starts at 8:20 a.m. every day, please plan to have your students here by 8:00 a.m. so that they are on time to their first period class. 

- 93% is our goal for attendance - excused AND unexcused absences count towards your students overall attendance rate. 

- All students are expected to turn in their phones at the start of class and then can pick them up at the end of class. Students may use their phones before school, during passing periods, lunch, and after school. If there is an emergency and you need to reach your student, please call the school at 720-423-7000 and we will get the message to your student as soon as possible. 

And lastly, thanks so much to the Seniors, Senior Parents, and Class Sponsors for welcoming the freshmen in style Monday morning. It was great to see.

Remember to save the date for Back To School Night, September 3rd from 5-7 p.m. 

Have a great week!

Jon Poole
Assistant Principal

Monday-

• Regular school day

Tuesday-

• Regular school day

Wednesday- 

• Regular school day

Thursday-

• Regular school day

Friday-

• Regular school day

• Last week our TJ flag football team had a fun scrimmage over at Green Mountain High, hosted by the Broncos. The team had a great time—lots of laughs and some solid plays. We were lucky to have a few Broncos alumni coaching with us, and the Broncos cheerleaders put on a cool show between games. There was even a professional photographer there, so please enjoy these pics from the night.

● Project Webpage: direc.to/mPsN
● Information Hotline: 720-730-8839
● Email: dahliaandyalebridgerehab@gmail.com

The TJHS PTO would like to extend a warm welcome to all TJ families! We’re a group of parent volunteers who support the school-wide activities and programs that make TJ the DPS neighborhood high school of choice for Southeast Denver. Everything the PTO does is in support of our remarkable students and staff. YOU make all the difference!

To be part of this engaged group of parents, visit the PTO webpage and click on the JOIN Today! link at the top. This will subscribe you to our emails about meetings and events.

Our monthly meetings are a great way to meet other parents and get information and questions answered. PTO meetings are typically held on the first Tuesday of each month, from 6-7pm at TJ. Our meetings often feature a member of the school administration speaking or community official on a topic of interest to parents. We hope to see you sometime this fall!

Our September meeting is Tuesday, 9/9 from 6-7pm in the Community Room at TJHS - Room 111.

Please consider how you can use your skills to help TJ be the best it can be. 

Current leadership opportunities include:

Member-at-Large for Class of  2029
Class Committee Chairs for Class of 2029

Please reach out if you have any questions/comments/concerns. We know how stressful new environments can be for students and parents. The PTO is a great resource!

Questions? Want to get involved? Email TJHSPTO@gmail.com

Welcome back TJ! The first monthly Food Bank distribution of the school year will take place on Tuesday, September 9!  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 Saturday, September 6 for us to have food available for you at the distribution. 

La primera distribución mensual del Banco de Alimentos del año escolar es martes 9 de septiembre.  Cualquier familia que necesite apoyo alimentario es bienvenida y alentada a inscribirse AQUI. DEBE inscribirse a más tardar el sábado 6 de septiembre para que tengamos comida disponible para usted en la distribución.

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.

Reporting and Monitoring Absences

Save time and get a quick response letting us know that your student is going to be absent, arriving late or an early dismissal by using the Parent Portal attendance tool. 

Guardians of DPS students must have an active DPS Parent Portal account to use this new feature. Visit myportal.dpsk12.org to sign up, or to check that your account is active and ready. 

Learn more about how to use this new feature.

Buy Your Yearbook Here:  https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A00921800

Whether you’re graduating in ’26 or down the road, show your class pride with custom swag that highlights your graduation year.

» Shop your Spartans Sideline Store

If you’re looking for in-house gear stop by the DECA store in the cafeteria or look for us at Back to School night or the Homecoming football game. Feel free to email with any questions.

Fall Play: Noises Off. This classic British farce is a hilarious play within a play. The characters comprise a company of actors attempting to put on a production of Nothing On. As opening night looms, they attempt to get through a dress rehearsal. We then jump forward to various points in the run of the production as things only get more and more chaotic as interpersonal drama threaten to completely derail the show.

Show Dates: Tickets are $5 for children, students, faculty and staff, veterans, and seniors, $10 general admission.

Thursday, November 13th at 7PM

Friday, November 14th at 7PM

Saturday, November 15th at 12PM

Saturday, November 15th at 5PM

Auditions & Callbacks:

Auditions: Tuesday, September 2nd or Wednesday, September 3rd from 3:30-4:30PM. (Choose whatever day works best, you do not have to attend both. If neither day works, please email the Director at Andre_Moss@dpsk12.net) You will need to choose a contemporary comedic monologue that fits your desired character, memorize it, and perform it in character.

Callbacks: Thursday, September 4th from 3:30-6PM. Sides from the play will be provided, nothing to prepare or memorize in advance. It will mainly consist of chemistry reads with other prospective actors.

Casting: There are 9 roles (4f/5m), please see the flyers around the school with the character descriptions to inform your audition.

Spartan Seniors and Families,

Click here to learn more about the Denver Scholarship Foundation and the DSF Scholarship. Your TJ Future Center (college advising) is in room 135 across from the Main Office. We look forward to scholars visiting during their off periods and/or with permission from their respective teachers!  

Seniors: In your Future Center: TJFC2026 schoology course, you will find many resources to help you with your college planning process. Please review the course updates and calendar at least weekly with your family. (Parents, here is the DPS guide for accessing Schoology!) You will find a list of Scholarship Highlights posted weekly in addition to information about College Rep Visits in the TJFC, College Fairs, major deadlines, reminders about your next steps for college and more!  Most importantly, please drop by the Future Center to say hi and ask questions! 

College planning tasks from your Future Center schoology to work on now:

• Create your Colleges Considering and Applying Lists in MAIA

• Be sure to review your Steps for Complete College Applications document. When the time comes, using this document will guide you through the required steps to ensure your applications are completed. Using MAIA Learning, linking your Common App to MAIA, and completing transcript request form(s) are all REQUIRED for all TJ Seniors applying to college! 

Upcoming Events: For more information, please visit the Future Center schoology course calendar 

Saturday, September 13th- CU Boulder- Business at a Glance Info Session

Wednesday, October 1st- FAFSA Application OPENS, Create your account now!

Tuesday October 7th-Thursday, October 9th- CO Free College App Days, Get ready by working through these tasks! 

Emily Webster, M.S. Alyssa Baker, M.Ed.
DSF Lead College Advisor DSF College Advisor
emily_webster@dpsk12.net alyssa_baker@dpsk12.net

Did You Know...?

 “As students transition from middle level to high school, their self-concept gradually grows. Increasing freedom allows adolescents greater opportunities to participate in activities in which they are competent, and increased perspective-taking abilities enable them to garner more support from others by behaving in more socially acceptable ways.”  

So let’s get our students involved in activities they love! Take a look at TJ’s extensive list of:

-  Clubs and activities HERE, and

-  Athletic opportunities HERE 

Outside of school, teens can find recreation centers to visit (free with DPS IDs), organized faith-based groups to join, local businesses at which to work or volunteer, museums and parks to visit, book clubs and camps to attend, etc. Give something a try! 

Mental Health and Social Emotional “Did You Know”: Compiled by Samanda Davis, LCSW, MSW and Natalie Koncz, Ed.S., NCSP. Resources: www.NASPonline.org (Self Concept and Self Esteem in Adolescents, 2007).

A huge thank you to all the parents who generously contributed their time, food, drinks, and games to make Senior Sleep Out a success! With over 100 students participating, the night was a fantastic kickoff to what promises to be an exciting Senior year. We’re looking forward to making unforgettable memories with the Class of 2026!

Carrie and Sheila

Welcome Back, Class of 2027! ☀️

Over the coming months, there will be many opportunities for students and parents to get involved so stay tuned!

Please 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 

We can’t believe the students of the Class of 2028 are now sophomores. We can’t wait to see them experience a year where they are no longer the newbies on campus.

We will need people to help with day of registration, water, check-in, etc. Sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084CA8AE29A3FB6-56150578-class to help.

We are also busy scheduling regular Class of 2028 nights at area restaurants. Watch this space for schedule information.

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.

Remember, all money raised by these events and donations will help fund an amazingafter-prom event during the students’ senior year.

Stay tuned for freshmen class news!