Happy Monday, TJ!
We are off to a great start to the new year. Here are a couple of reminders to help find success in the new semester:
• Be on time
• Attend all your classes
• Plan ahead and get organized
• Utilize tutoring
• Track your grades
• Ask questions AND ask for help
Parents, you can help your student by:
• Getting your students to school on time
• Stress the important of being on time to every class
• Asking them about their schoolwork
• Checking your Parent Portal
• Discussing AI use and plagiarism with them
• Being one of their biggest cheerleaders
Remember Spartans, this new semester is an opportunity for a fresh and strong start. Take advantage of it. It is always easier to start strong and maintain than having to play catchup later. Any and every improvement is good, as your favorite Principal says, "Better is Good!"
Another reminder, January 16th is ACCESS testing. Only test-taking students attend that day. It will be a normal start time. Students not testing do not have school.
Have a great week, TJ!
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Jon Poole
Assistant Principal
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Congratulations to Joe Poole and Guillermo Sotillo, who have both been selected for the All-State Honor Band, as well as the CU Honor Band. Competition is stiff for these groups. These 2 musicians worked hard and submitted high quality performances. Way to go!
- Congratulations to Yasmin Muse, Kay Le, Leyna McClinnon, Haadiya Munajj-Muhammad and Makayla Johnson. They were awarded a $10K scholarship from the DCIS Foundation to do a 3-week study in Japan this summer. They will be studying at Chiben Nara in July, which is the school that sends us students every March.
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Happy New Year Spartan families! Join us for our next meeting, tomorrow Tuesday January 13, in Room 111 from 6-7. If you need translation services, please reach out to us directly at tjhspto@gmail.com
Help Wanted!
TJHS Online Auction volunteers: We are looking for a couple of people to help us solicit donations for our annual online auction in the spring. Interested? Please reach out to tjhstogether@gmail.com to get involved.
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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The January 2026 Food Distribution will take place this Thursday, January 15 from 3:30-5:00 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.
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.
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Click here for information about an update on the DPS library system. Happy reading!
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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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» 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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Spartan Seniors and Families,
Congratulations on an amazing first semester! We look forward to cheering you on this semester as your finalize your plans for life after high school graduation!
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! (We do not share $ amounts, FYI.)
College planning tasks from your Future Center schoology to work on now:
• If you have not yet done so, complete the FAFSA! The application is now open for submission. Be sure to complete the 2026-2027 FAFSA.
• The CASFA application is now open for non-US Citizens who qualify for ASSET.
• 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!
Upcoming Deadlines and Events:
Thursday, January 15th: CU Boulder and CSU Regular Decision Deadline; CSU Admitted Student Info Session at 8:30am in the TJ Library!
Emily Webster, M.S.
DSF Lead College Advisor
emily_webster@dpsk12.net
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Did You Know…
The “winter blues” are a real thing for many people!
Some people tend to feel depressed in the wintertime. Less daylight, dreary weather, and the high expectations for the holidays can all combine to trigger a range of emotions. While most enjoy the winter season, others experience the “winter blues.”
Signs include:
- depressed mood
- fatigue and excess sleeping
- binging on comfort foods
- weight gain
So, what can I do?
Remember PAS- Positive Asset Search. This is a positive technique used by mental health professionals which helps clients think up their positive strengths and attributes to get them into a strong mindset about themselves.
For example, make a mental asset list, or better yet, write it down somewhere!
What am I thankful for?
What's my unique gift that no one can take away?
Who loves me, and who do I love?
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Happy New Year to all Senior Families!
As we begin the new semester, it’s time to start planning After Prom. Please join us at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14th in Room 111 as we begin organizing this year’s After Prom planning committee.
We welcome your ideas and help to make this a wonderful event for our students.
Thanks!
Sheila and Carrie
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COLOR FOR THE GARDEN
If the warm weather has you thinking about this spring’s
garden, this is the spot for you. The Class of 2028 Flower
Power website is currently switching over to the spring
catalog—spring bulbs, seed mats, strawberry plants,
garden supplies and more. We’ll let you know when the site
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS
A shout out to everyone who has supported the Class of
2028 on our dine-out nights! The new year is starting with some of your favorite
restaurants.
Tuesday, January 27, 4pm-8pm: Panera at University Hills Plaza
Wednesday, February 25, All Day: Birdcall at Happy Canyon Shopping Center
We’ll share more information about both events when we’re closer.
SOPHOMORES S’MORES
Ooey, gooey and just for the Class of 2028. This is the premier sophomore end of the
year event, and it won’t be possible without your help! We need parent volunteers for a
committee to help organize this fun afterschool event. If you think you might be
interested, email jillkrug@gmail.com or kevkrug@gmail.com. Volunteer early and you
get a voice about both when the committee meets and when the event will be held.
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.
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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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