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March 10, 2025
Happy Monday!
Thanks for a fun Spirit Week last week, and kudos to all of the Leadership students for organizing the events and fundraisers to help with Samuel's wish. We are so grateful to the TJ community for helping us reach our goal of raising $10,000 for the cause!
We are only two weeks away from Spring Break! Make sure you're attending all of your classes and getting your work done so you can have a relaxing week off of schoolwork.
Thanks, Spartans!
Jon Poole
Assistant Principal
Monday-
Regular School Day
Tuesday-
Class of 2027 Fundraiser at Dough Counter Pizza (details below)
Wednesday-
Regular School Day
Thursday-
Spring Choir Concert: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Friday-
Regular School Day
Jazz Band led by Robin Morrissey represented TJ well at the Big Band Boogie Bash. TJ was one of only four high schools participating along with Metro State University, University of Denver, and other college and professional musicians. Way to go, Spartans!
Link to buy a yearbook:
Saturday School is back! During the week, (Monday-Wednesday) teachers will provide passes to students and assign them to Saturday School for Math and/or English. Students- if your teacher gives you a pass, you have been assigned to Saturday School due to a low grade in Math and/or English. Parents- you will receive a text message on Thursday if your student has been assigned to Saturday School. Saturday School hours are 8am-12pm. The entrance is located on the north side of the building near the softball field. A small breakfast snack will be provided for students.
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.
The March 2025 Food Bank distribution will take place Wednesday, March 19, 2025. 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 Sunday, March 16, 2025 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.
A big thank you to everyone who attended our meeting last Tuesday! Minutes for the meeting will be posted to the website later this month. Our next meeting will be held on April 8th.
The TJHS PTO is gearing up for our annual online auction in support of the Spartan Grants Program and we need your help! We are looking for donations for concert and sporting events tickets, restaurant gift cards, community parties, and beyond! If you are interested in being involved, please reach out to Anna & Heather at tjhstogether@gmail.com to the PTO at TJHSPTO@gmail.com We know with your help and support the auction will be a huge success!!
SPARTAN GRANTS PROGRAM APPLICATION IS OPEN!
We are excited to announce that the PTO's Spartan Grant Program will open on February 20th. For those of you who aren't familiar with this program, it started several years ago when a group of TJ parents decided to start an online auction to raise money to fund classroom grants. Since 2017, the PTO has granted over $125,000 to the TJ community, funding needs in our classrooms and extracurriculars. Unfortunately, last year there was not an online auction, which limits our funds significantly. As of now, we can offer $3,000 total. Rest assured, we have an amazing pair of parents who are taking on the online auction so we are hopeful that we will be able to offer more in future years.
This link takes you to the Spartan Grant application. TJ Staff who are interested in applying, please fill it out and include all the information requested. Because of our low funds this year, we ask that your requests are thoughtful, impactful, and need funding via these grants and can’t be funded any other way.
The deadline to apply is March 21st. The PTO will review all applications at our April meeting. We will provide responses to all applicants by mid-April. Funds are then transferred to the school by May 1, for use in the 2025-26 school year. Since some grants are time sensitive, please let us know if you need your funds prior to those dates.
Thank you for all that you do for our TJ students!
The TJHS PTO Team
Spartan Grant Chairs Christine Casey Perry & Brooke Bolinske
Parents and Staff Save the Online Auction Watch Party and Happy Hour Date!
Date: 5/1/25
Time: 6-8 pm
Where: Cheers Tiki Bar
Address: 3415 S. Monaco St Pkwy
More details on this casual event to come!
Spartan Seniors and Families,
Congrats on earning OVER $3 million in scholarship dollars so far! Keep applying!
Below are a few important college tasks to work on in the coming weeks.
The DSF Scholarship application is now open and takes about 20 minutes to complete.
Click here to learn more about eligibility and for the link to apply!
Share your Financial Aid Awards/Scholarship Wins by completing this form. Your name and the name of the scholarship(s) will be highlighted in the Graduation Program. Complete the form as many times as needed and add ALL scholarships, not just scholarships from the university or college you are attending!
If you have not yet submitted your FAFSA or CASFA application, please get that done BEFORE Spring Break. Colleges are actively creating financial aid packages NOW!
Upcoming Deadlines and Events:
Wednesday, March 12th: FAFSA Workshop at Capital One Cafe Downtown
Thursday, March 13th: Howard University Rep Visit in the TJ Future Center
Saturday, March 15th: FINAL deadline for CU Boulder Scholarship apps!
Wednesday, March 19th: Comparing the Cost of Colleges Workshop p. 7+8. Sign up via MAIA
Learning: Events!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…?
Feeling stressed is as much a physical response as an emotional one.
Your stomach may churn, you may feel dizzy, your heart may pound, or you might get a headache. If you notice when you start to feel anxious, take a deep breath to help reset yourself. Then engage in some body movement/stretches to provide immediate mental and physical relief.
Another tip- listen to your heart! When you start to feel stressed out, frustrated or anxious, there are noticeable changes to your heart rate. It is important to reboot your system.
TRY: place one hand over your heart and shift your attention to that area. Close your eyes and slowly breathe in and out through your nose. When exhaling, concentrate on a positive memory, picture, person, and stay with it for 30-60 seconds as you breathe!
Mental Health and Social Emotional “Did You Know”: Compiled by Natalie Koncz, Ed.S., NCSP. and Samanda Davis, LCSW, MSW Resources: https://www.bhg.com/; www.hearthmath.com/experience; www.glo.com
Youth Apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to jump start your career in a high demand industry, earn high school credit and up to $40,000 during a 2-3 year apprenticeship, plus gain invaluable experience and earn industry credentials. Learn more and view current jobs HERE, then go to https://tinyurl.com/TJXplore24-25 to sign up for a Lunch & Learn on Friday, March 21st. Questions? Contact emily_bobrick@dpsk12.net.
Class of 2025 Parents & Guardians,
Prom will take place on Saturday, May 3, 2025. There will be a fun After Prom party at the Island, free to all seniors. There will be all kinds of games, entertainment, food, and fun. We recognize you all have busy lives and full schedules so there will be many ways to be part of this Class of 2025 signature event. One way is to help secure prizes. You can donate gift cards or purchase items from the Amazon Wishlist. This link can be forwarded to grandparents, aunts, uncles, neighbors and friends who maywant to contribute to this fun event!
Class of 2026 Parent Meeting: Tuesday, April 8th at 7:30 p.m. (immediately following the PTO meeting) Room 111
We will start planning Juniors and Junk Food and discuss the Senior Sleep-Out taking place in August. Hope to see you there!
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 2027, mark your calendars for an upcoming restaurant fundraiser night at Dough Counter Pizza on Tuesday, March 11!!!
Address: 2466 S. Colorado Blvd. Suite 101
Don’t forget to use code: 2027!!!
The Class of 2027 will be having a popcorn fundraiser called Double Good that will run April 7-April 11. Be on the lookout for more details in next week’s newsletter!!!
Please also 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. This can be done through the online square account listed below
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
Hello Class of 2028 parents and families! We will be raising money for the next four years (they
go by fast) for year end events and after prom.
The Bottom of the 9th event is coming up in the first or second week of May, during a home baseball game. The kids all come over and tailgate to celebrate the end of the 9 th grade and then watch the game. Please let me know if you are interested in helping. I’ll have a Signup Genius closer to the event, so be on the lookout for that.
Save the date: March 18 from 4-8 pm, we will have a fundraiser at Chipotle, 7350 E Hampden Ave Unit B-2, Denver, CO 80231-4894
There will also be a dine out event in April at Café Palooza. More details to follow.
We are also brainstorming a bigger fundraiser so if you have any ideas, please send them our way (kevkrug@gmail.com or jillkrug@gmail.com).
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.