Hello Spartan Family!
It’s Wish Week! We have a ton of exciting activities lined up, all dedicated to granting Nani’s wish. Check out the details below to learn more about the Make-A-Wish foundation and how you can contribute to this amazing cause. Important Reminders:
-There is no school on Monday, February 16th, in observance of Presidents' Day. Enjoy the long weekend!
-Choice of Studies: Registration for next year begins next week! Be sure to watch Spartan Edition for all the info and start chatting with your teachers about your best options for next year's classes. Have a great week!
How to access Parent Portal How to submit an absence request online
Cómo acceder al Portal para Padres |
Michelle Killian
Assistant Principal
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Monday- - Spirit Week: PJ Day
Regular School Day
Tuesday- Spirit Week: Beach Day - Last day to order Wish Week Bundt Cakes! (Details below)
- After Prom Meeting: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Wednesday- Thursday- Friday- Saturday- • Make-a-Wish Dance: 8:00-11:00 p.m. | Graphic by Simone DiFalco |
•HUGE thanks to Danyelle Charles for all that she did to plan and execute the First Friday celebration and Black History Month Assembly. We appreciate Decades of Love (assembly), Carla Allen, Micah Henry, Mark Mallaney, Admin Team, PTO, ROTC, Gilberto Franco, Sharon Colbath, Peg O'Keefe, Beth Kellim, Angie Jacobsen, Black Tie Catering (staff breakfast on Friday), and all of the other students and staff who made the day a huge success!
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• Last week was School Counselor Appreciation Week! At TJ, we are so lucky to have five amazing School Counselors who work hard to support the needs of students, families and colleagues! Erin Thompson, Rossanda Jackson, Jeremy Anderson, Jillian Gleason, Maggie Kennedy-- Thank you, thank you for all the thousands of things you do!
Additionally, have two counseling interns to celebrate!! Tahj Dillard-Watkins and Lauren Jorgensen. It has been so fun to have you as part of the counseling team this year!
AND support staff- so much goes on behind the scenes in supporting our students, and we have these people to thank: - Graham Baughn (Concurrent Enrollment and College Readiness)
- Emily Webster (DSF College Advisor- Future Center) - Alyssa Baker (DSF College Advisor- Future Center)
- Diana Madriz (DSF Assistant Director of College Access) - Alejandra Rivera-Lopez (College Advisor Intern)
- Emily Bobrick (DPS Career and College Success Navigator) - Annie Sluka (JFS therapist) - Midge White (Project Pave Therapist)
- Justin Protentis (Denver Kids) |
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Thank you to everyone who attended our February meeting. Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday March 10, from 6-7 in Room 111. |
The February 2026 Food Bank distribution will take place Thursday, February 19, 2026. 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 Monday, February 16, 2026 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.
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A reminder that there are just a few more days to order Bundt Cakes. All profits go towards our Wish Week goal. Send to a student, a co-worker, or order some to bring home to your family without the hassle of going to the store. Sweeten a Life: TJHS Wish Week Bundt Cake Sale!
This Valentine’s Day, your sweet tooth can help grant a miracle. TJHS is partnering with Nothing Bundt Cakes to support our 2026 Make-A-Wish Family! 100% of the profits go directly toward making a dream come true for a child facing a critical illness. How it works:
The Treat: Individual "Bundtlets" for just $8. The Flavors: Red Velvet, Chocolate Chocolate Chip, Confetti, Lemon, or Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip. The Love: Buy one for your student, a classmate, or send a "Sweet Surprise" to a favorite teacher or staff member!
Deadline: Orders must be placed by Tuesday, Feb. 10th at 12:00 p.m. Delivery: Delivered directly to 4th or 5th-hour classes on Thursday, Feb 13th—just in time for Valentine’s Day! Order Link |
We are currently in search of host families for our annual Japanese exchange with Chiben Gakuen in Nara Japan. This year, we will need host families for 9 boys and 7 girls who will be with us from March 1st through March 23rd. If you are interested in hosting a student or have questions, please contact Mr. Jackson at kjackso@dpsk12.net. If you would like to host and do not have a student at TJ who the exchange students can shadow, we have a group of in-building students who will be responsible for them while they are here at school.
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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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Spartan Seniors and Families, Institutional Scholarship deadlines are closing in along with FAFSA/CASFA deadlines. Have you been admitted to college(s)? Share your wins by completing the linked form.
Have you completed your FAFSA and/or been awarded scholarship(s)? Share your wins by completing the linked form. Your name and the name of the scholarship(s) will be celebrated on the graduation program!
College planning tasks from your Future Center schoology to work on now: Work on your Institutional Scholarship applications. These are often students greatest forms of financial aid. Colleges will send you information on how to access these applications through their portals. Stop by the FC for help!
Submit your DSF Scholarship application only if you are eligible. Click here for more information. If you have not yet submitted your FAFSA or CASFA, NOW is the time. Don’t wait any longer!
Upcoming Deadlines and Events: Monday, February 9th: Colorado Mesa Scholarship App DUE
Wednesday, February 11th: CU Boulder TRiO Program Info Session in the TJFC 10am
Thursday, February 12th: CSU Summer Bridge Info Session 4pm
Sunday, February 15th: CU Boulder Scholarship Application DUE
Wednesday, February 18th: DSF FAFSA/CASFA Workshop. Sign up required! 4pm-7pm
Saturday, February 28th: Latinas First Scholarship application DUE, Denver Kappas Scholarship application DUE
Sunday, March 15th: Sachs Foundation Scholarship DUE; MANY institutional scholarship applications DUE, LAEF Scholarship DUE
Friday, March 20th: Robert Sullivan Scholarship DUE Emily Webster, M.S.
DSF Lead College Advisor
emily_webster@dpsk12.net |
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Mental Health and Social Emotional “Did You Know”: Compiled by Natalie Koncz, Ed.S., NCSP and Samanda Davis, LCSW, MSW. Resources: www.randomactsofkindness.org |
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Please join us for our next After Prom planning meeting on February 10th at 6:30 p.m. in Room 111. We are still looking for help in our planning process and would love to hear your ideas and input. Thank you, Sheila and Carrie |
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DESPERATELY SEEKING HELP
Do you have an hour or two to help the Class of 2028 each month? Maybe every other month? We’re in desperate need of more bodies to help with spring events and fundraising. Drop us a line to let us know you’re interested and we’ll let you know what we’re looking for. Email jillkrug@gmail.com and/or kevkrug@gmail.com.
HELP OUT WITH A ONE-TIME OR RECURRING DONATION
We’ve got a long way to go to raise the money needed to help put on an amazing after-prom party for the Class of 2028 in two years (yes, just two years away!). If just 100 families donated $5 a month for the next 24 months (that’s $120 over two years), we could have a wonderful after-prom with little additional fundraising. Follow this link to set up a recurring donation.
One-time donations are also accepted -- $28 for the Class of 28 is a good place to start. 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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