Hello TJ!

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! 

Mike Christoff
Principal

Monday-

• Regular School Day

• Class of 2025 Fundraiser at Chipotle: 4:00-8:00 p.m. (details below)

Tuesday-

• Final Exams p. 2, 3, 4, 5 (specific schedule above)

• The December Food Bank and Holiday Dinner Distribution: 12:00-3:00 p.m. 

• Winter Choir Concert: 6:00-7:00 p.m. (details below)

Wednesday- 

• Final Exams p. 6, 7 (specific schedule above)

• Parent Meeting for Ireland trip (2025): 5:30 p.m. (details below)

Thursday-

• Final Exams p. 1, 8 (specific schedule above)

• Tri-M Music Honor Society Madrigal Dinner: 6:30-8:30 p.m. (details below)

Friday-

• No school - start of Winter Break!

Saturday-

• AP Music Theory: 9 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in room 148

• Senior Gideon Leahy was selected for the All-State Orchestra and the CU Honor Band.

  This will be his second year in the CU Honor Band and his first year in the All State Orchestra.

  TJ hasn't had a student accepted into the All-State Orchestra in over 30 years!  Way to go, Gideon!

• Just passing on the GREAT news that Fanuel Mesfin is a Quest Bridge College Match recipient for Colorado College. This is a big national full ride recognition.

  Deqa Muse (U Chicago) and Camille Leniton (Colby) are prior TJ winners.

  Celebrate him when you see him! 

• Adopt -A-Family Program:

  Thank you to all the incredible individuals who contributed to spreading holiday cheer among our TJ Families. Your generosity has made a significant impact, assisting 40 families and over 150 children with presents, holiday dinners, and essential food staples. We are especially grateful to the over 50 Parents and Teachers who signed up to be Holiday Helpers, surpassing our expectations. A heartfelt thank you to the TJHS Food Bank for their unwavering support. Your efforts are truly appreciated!

• Kohl's Shopping Spree: Additionally, the Special TJ Tradition of taking selected students on a $100 shopping spree at Kohl's highlights the exceptional partnership with our Leadership Class and parent community. Your contributions have sustained this program for years. A special shout out to Matt Santambrogio for driving the bus, and to Natalie Koncz, Annie Berg, Rossanda Jackson, and Erin Thompson for being incredible personal shoppers. Thank you to everyone involved! (And a big thanks to Samanda Davis who spearheads these special events every year!)

Come join us for some traditional winter/holiday classics and some new and different selections on Tuesday, December 17th Choir Concert! We will begin at 6pm! Hear classics such as Angels We Have Heard On High, Silver and Gold, Deck the Halls, and many more!

Join us for a Parent Meeting for the 2026 Ireland trip! 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 18 in room 111. Please email Amber Wilson with any questions! awilso2@dpsk12.net

The Tri-M Music Honor Society is preparing a Madrigal Dinner for Thursday, December 19 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tickets are $15.

Guests will be served soup, sandwiches, desert and tea. Musical entertainment is provided between courses. Dress is semi-formal. In some schools the Madrigal Dinner is a much anticipated event. We are hoping to see you there.

Please RSVP by e-mailing robin_johnson@dpsk12.net

Seating is limited.

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. 

Hello TJ families! 

We can’t believe the holidays are right around the corner! This year we are partnering with Minted to help us fundraise for the TJHS Spartan Grants program. Since 2017, the PTO has granted over $100, 000 to the TJ community through the grants program to, fund needs in our classrooms and extracurriculars. 

Using our unique code, FUNDRAISETJHSP, you can get 20% off your holiday card and Minted gift purchases - and for every order placed, Minted will donate 15% of sales back to TJ! To participate, simply go to minted.com/holiday to order your holiday cards and to start shopping. Apply code FUNDRAISETJHSP at checkout to claim your discount. It’s that easy! As always, thank you for your support!!

TJ PTO Launches Fundraising Campaign

Introducing the Spartan Grant Drive! TJ PTO has launched this online fundraising campaign that will support the very important TJ Spartan Grant program. Every year our TJ Staff has the opportunity to request funds from the PTO in a variety of areas including classroom needs, club/student activities support and social support services. The purpose of our fundraising campaign is to fund the Spartan Grant Program so that our school can receive financial support where it is needed most. Any donation amount is welcome and appreciated. Our goal is to raise $20,000. To read more and donate, visit TJ Spartan Grant Drive. Please consider sharing with family and friends.

The December Food Bank and Holiday Dinner Distribution will take place TOMORROW, December 17 from 12:00-3:00 pm at TJ!  

Please reach out to Megan Perkins (megandperkins@gmail.com) Becca Mahoney (beccaandjoemahoney@gmail.com) or Jillian Krause (jillian.krause@gmail.com) with questions.

If you are interested in making a monetary donation to the TJ Food Bank you can do so HERE. We appreciate your support! 

Spring Musical: Anastasia (license pending)

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

Thursday, March 6th at 7PM

Friday, March 7th at 7PM

Saturday, March 8th at 2PM

Saturday, March 8th at 7PM

Auditions & Callbacks:

Auditions: Tuesday, January 7th or Wednesday, January 8th from 3:30-5PM. (Choose a date, you do not have to attend both.) You need to choose a musical theatre song that fits the character in terms of personality and sound, memorize it (minimum of a verse and a chorus), and perform it in character.

Callbacks: Thursday, January 9th from 3:30-6PM. Sides from the musical will be provided, nothing to prepare or memorize in advance. It will mainly consist of chemistry reads with a dance section.

Stay tuned for more information about casting and other important details. Keep your eye out for flyers and Spartan Edition spots in the near future!

Spartan Seniors and Families,

Congratulations on an amazing semester thus far. You’ve submitted SO MANY applications and acceptances are rolling in. Keep up the great work! 

Have you been admitted to college(s)? YAY! 

Share your wins by completing the linked form.

Have you completed your FAFSA and/or been awarded scholarship(s)? YAY! YAY! 

Share your wins by completing the linked form.

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

• Complete the FAFSA! The application is now open for submission. Be sure to complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA. Student and parent(s) will need an FSAID (username and password). We recommend that once your accounts are verified you set aside 30 minutes together to submit your FAFSA application. Check out the resources in the TJ Future Center schoology course too! 

• Some colleges require the completion of the CSS Profile for financial aid. Check here for your colleges! 

• Work on your Institutional Scholarship applications. Colleges will send you information on how to access these applications through their portals. 

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

Did You Know...? 

Have a restful, safe and healthy Winter Break, TJ! 

See you in January!

Mental Health and Social Emotional “Did You Know”: Compiled by Natalie Koncz, Ed.S., NCSP and Samanda Davis, LCSW, MSW. 

Class of 2025, we need your help! We are asking that everyone in the class donate what they can to help us have an epic prom with all the extras.

Please click here to send us whatever you can contribute. Donate $25 for '25! 

Be sure to join us TONIGHT for a Chipotle fundraiser!

Thanks to all the supporters of Class of 2025 for coming out this semester to our restaurant nights We are well on our way to an amazing After Prom. We hope everyone has a safe and fun Winter Break. We’ll see you next year!

As we are winding down the first semester, please consider making a donation to the Class of 2026. 

Give $26 to The Class of '26 through the PTO’s Online Square Account:

2026 Class Donations | TJHS PTO

Thank you,
Sheila and Carrie

Class of 2026 have Prom Ideas?

Complete this form: 

Prom Locations 2026

More questions check in with Mr. Klimczak or Ms. Lynch

Does your employer match donations? We are looking for an organization to do a match with one of our fundraisers. If you know of an organization willing to make a corporate match, please contact Tiffany or Katie at the emails listed below. 

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 

Hello Class of 2028 parents and families! The class of 2028 has found its two co-chairs – Kevin and Jill Krug.

They are looking for help with fundraising activities. Some of the planned activities are “Eat Out Nights,” Bottom of the 9th and a few others. Email Kevin at kevkrug@gmail.com or Jill at jillkrug@gmail.com if you are interested in helping out.

We need to raise funds for all the fun social activities, After Prom and other senior events.

Our January EAT OUT NIGHT is at Ester’s from 4-8 (1950 S Holly St, Denver, CO 80222). You must mention this fundraiser (Class of 2028).

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.