This will be the last newsletter of 2025. The next one will go out on January 5 (students return to school on Tuesday, January 6). We wish you a wonderful holiday season, Spartans! |
As we wrap up the semester and get ready for finals this week I want to wish everyone a very safe and happy winter break! I hope all of our Spartans are able to get some well deserved rest and relaxation. I'm so proud of the hard work that everyone has put in since we started back in August. The Finals Schedule for the week is listed below. Remember to get good rest, eat breakfast, and study hard!
Have a great winter break and best of luck to all of our Spartans this week on their Finals!
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Finals: p. 5, 6, 7 - Food Bank Distribution: 1:00-3:00 p.m.
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Thank You, TJHS Supporters!
On behalf of the PTO, THANK YOU to every parent, family and community member who has helped support our students, staff and school this semester. Our next meeting will be Tuesday January 13 at 6:00. We hope you all have a safe and relaxing winter break! We will see you in the new year!
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Thank you to the TJ Community for your continued support of the Food Bank! We’ve seen an increase in need within our TJ community and beyond, and we expect that to grow as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits are suspended due to the government shutdown. SNAP provides vital food assistance to low-income families, and this pause has created an even greater need for support. If you’d like to make a financial contribution to the TJ Food Bank, you can do so HERE.
The December Food Bank Distribution will take place on Wednesday, December 17 from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm along with the Holiday Gifts and Food Box.
Please 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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Dear Family,
I hope you are doing well.
We are asking you to fill out this survey (Family Survey) to help Denver Public Schools understand how to support students, families, and educators through district and school attendance practices and systems. Your input is invaluable. We want to know what you think!
Please fill this survey out by December 19 to help design future strategies and recommendations to improve attendance and reduce absenteeism. If you have any questions, reach out to Erin Anderson (erin.anderson249@du.edu) who is supporting the district with gathering stakeholder input.
Thank you!
TJHS Attendance Team
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Thomas Jefferson Theatre Arts proudly presents Into the Woods with Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and Book by James Lapine.
We invite you to audition and help us bring this show to life! It is both dark and comedic and features many beloved fairy tale characters like Cinderella, Prince Charming, Little Red Riding Hood, and Jack (the one who chops down the beanstalk!), plus many new characters audiences are sure to fall in love with. Here is all the information you need, if you have any further questions, reach out to Mr. Moss, Ms. Reed, and/or Ms. Morrissey, our emails are listed below.
Audition Dates (Choose One):
Tuesday, January 6th from 3:30-4:30PM
Wednesday, January 7th from 3:30-4:30PM
Prepare a musical theatre song (not from Into the Woods), a verse and chorus at minimum, or a full song, sign up for one of these dates, and come sing it for us.
Into the Woods - Audition Resources
Callbacks (Attendance Required):
Thursday, January 8th from 3:30-6:30PM
Familiarize yourself with the show and with all of the songs the character sings who you are hoping to be cast as. During callbacks you will be singing songs from the show, both solo and with the other hopeful cast members.
Show Dates:
Thursday 3/19 @ 7PM
Saturday 3/20 @ 7PM
Saturday 3/21 @ 12PM
Saturday 3/21 @ 5PM
Make sure you check your calendar and are available for these dates. In general, cast will rehearse 2-3 days a week. A reasonable amount of scheduling conflicts will be accommodated for most of the rehearsal period.However, all cast members are required to clear their calendar for show week and the two weeks prior to the show.
Contacts:
Acting and Tech: Andre_Moss@dpsk12.net
Vocals: Tambyr_Reed@dpsk12.net
Orchestrations: Robin_Morrissey@dpsk12.net
Save the Date! Tickets to be bought at the door. Tickets are $5 for children, students, TJ Faculty and Staff, seniors, and veterans, and $10 for general adult admission.
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Donate to the Spartan Grant Program!
Greetings TJ Community! We're launching our direct give campaign to raise funds for our teacher grants, also known as the Spartan Grant program. These teacher grants go a long way in providing financial assistance to our teachers, who continually go above and beyond for our students and the TJ community. Your support is greatly appreciated and will make a direct impact in the classroom. Every dollar counts. Donate today!
Donate to the Spartan Grant Program
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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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Did You Know…
Have a restful, safe and healthy Winter Break, TJ!
See you in January!
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Mental Health and Social Emotional “Did You Know”: Compiled by Natalie Koncz, Ed.S.,NCSP and Samanda Davis, LCSW, MSW. |
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It’s time to plan After Prom!
Please join us on Wednesday, January 14th in Room 111 as we kick off our After Prom planning. We are looking for creative ideas and volunteers to help make this the best After Prom experience possible for our kids.
Thank you,
Sheila and Carrie
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The Class of 2027 wishes all our families, students, and school staff a joyful, peaceful holiday season. Happy Holidays!
If you ordered a candle through the candle fundraiser, stay tuned for pick up details in a blast email or text.🕯️
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. 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
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HOLIDAY COLOR FOR THE GARDEN
Now is the time to order some great holiday color for your home or maybe a gift to take to your favorite holiday party. The Class of 2028 Flower Power website is now full of holiday flowers and items like seed ornaments and holiday seed bomb gift packs. Check out the website to see what’s offered (and feel free to pass it along to friends and family who need plant ideas as well). |
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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 amazing after-prom event during the students’ senior year and a fun event at the end of each school year. |
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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