We are rapidly approaching the end of the semester! This week is the last full week of classes before finals. Please encourage your students to attend every class every day so we can finish the semester strong. Finals schedule is as follows: |
Anne Rice
Assistant Principal
Athletic Director |
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We owe a huge thank you to Danyelle Charles, who headed up another fantastic Fall Festival First Friday! We appreciate all who helped as well: Carla Allen, Admin Team, Tahj Dillard-Watkins, Kyler Jackson, TJ staff, club sponsors, PTO parents, and anyone else we may have missed! Thanks to faculty and staff who dressed up to make the day more festive!
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TJ's Art Show is THIS WEEK!
Support our students and the arts at TJHS. Student artwork is on display December 9th through the 11th in room 111.
4th period lunch: on Tuesday & Thursday only
5th period lunch: Tuesday - Thursday
Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 4 to 6 pm
See artwork from all our drawing & painting and ceramics classes this first semester.
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A TJHS exchange student from Brazil needs a new home for the Spring semester as her current family is moving. We have greatly enjoyed hosting her and want to help her find a new family! If you have a room and the ability to welcome her into your family, or just want to ask some questions, please email suzymlewis@yahoo.com. |
In September, Thomas Jefferson entered into an exchange agreement with Luther Gakuin High School in Kumamoto, Japan. The agreement allows up to 3 students from TJ to attend school in Japan for up to 3 months while 3 students from Luther will be travelling to TJ for 3 months beginning in January. We are currently in need of 3 exchange host families for those 3 students. This is a paid exchange as the students will pay a monthly stipend to the host families while they stay for 3 months. There will be 2 girls and 1 boy in need of housing. Here is a link to the Host Family Application. The students will be arriving January 4th and they will be returning to Japan on March 22nd.
We also have an exchange agreement with Chiben Gojo in Nara Japan. Chiben has been sending students from Japan to TJ for 3 weeks in March since 2019. This March, Chiben will be sending 16 students (8 boy and 8 girls) for a 3 week study. They will live with a family for 3 weeks. They will shadow current TJ students and attend classes and school activities with them. In return, we will have 6 students who will travel to Nara, Japan this summer. Those students will attend school in Chiben for 3 weeks in July. In total, that makes 19 total exchange students in need of a home for an amount of time next semester. If you are interested, please do not hesitate to Mr. Jackson by email at kjackso@dpsk12.net.
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SkillsUSA and DECA are excited to help provide Holiday Dinners for 50 families within our TJ community. Donations can be dropped off at the collection box inside the front entrance at TJHS.Please review the available slots in the link below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949ADAA29A2FC1-59999150-2025
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Thank you to everyone who attended our December meeting last week. The minutes will be posted to the website later this month.
Help Wanted!
2026-2027 Leadership: Our Co-President and Secretary positions will all be vacant as of May. We are hoping to have “apprentices” in place by January to shadow this role for a semester. We are also looking for someone to fill the role of Class of 2027 member at-large.
Interested in any of these roles within TJHS PTO next year? Please reach out to us directly at TJHSPTO@gmail.com
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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 and Holiday distribution will take place WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17 from 1:00-3:00 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.
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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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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…
We have one week until finals!?
If you haven’t already started to do this…
-Ask your teacher what will be on the final
-Find a “study buddy”
-Ask for a study guide
-Ask if the test will be open or closed notes!
-Review notes and content you may not understand, then make an appointment to go in for lunch help!
Remember to:
-Get good sleep the days leading up to the exams
-Eat healthy food (lower in sugar, higher in whole grains and protein)
-Practice good self care: go for walks, talk with family and friends, draw, color, dance, sing, play an instrument, listen to music, do a puzzle!
Breathe! You can do this!
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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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Thank you to everyone who helped support our pie and candle fundraisers. We truly appreciate your ongoing support! |
Wrap up your holiday shopping in style! Join us for a festive and fun Shopping Party at Wish Gifts on Tuesday, December 9th from 6–8pm -sweet treats, great gifts, and good vibes guaranteed!
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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MARK YOUR CALENDARS
A shout out to everyone who has supported the Class of 2028 on our dine-out nights. Our next opportunity is an all-day fundraiser at the Red Robin at I-25 & Arapahoe TODAY, Monday, December 8. Stop by and grab a burger or pizza for lunch or dinner, or swing by to grab shakes after school or in evening. Just mention the fundraiser when you order (TJ Class of 2028 fundraiser). You can even order online and pick it up. |
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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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