Dear Parents/Guardians,

Today we take a day off to celebrate Cesar Chavez Day where we honor the life and legacy of the civil rights and labor movement activist, Cesar Chavez. Students come back tomorrow (4/1).

As we look at next week, the Juniors will be doing their CMAS Science testing during school hours on Monday April 7th & Tuesday April 8th from approximately 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Please make sure your student is here on time. 

Paula Hammel
Assistant Principal

Monday-

• No School - Caesar Chavez Day

Tuesday-

• Regular School Day

Wednesday- 

• Choice of Studies for Incoming 9th Graders: 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Thursday-

• Senior Panoramic Picture

Friday-

• Regular School Day

Saturday-

• Saturday School: 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

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

Congrats to the amazing Spartan Citywide musicians who participated in the DPS Instrumental Festival at the Newman Center before spring break!

Shout out to TJ's amazing Athletic Trainer Scott Thomas! Thanks for all of your hard work with keeping our Spartan athletes safe!

Link to buy a yearbook:  

https://docs.google.com/document/d/12v4BiS0N1HDYbhNkpQE4hULbMSMztjPmTTh4TCBBbAw/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.3e2qzigqdi5q

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 8 a.m.-12 p.m. The entrance is located on the north side of the building near the softball field. A small breakfast snack will be provided for students. 

The April 2025 Food Bank distribution will take place Wednesday, April 16, 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, April 13, 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.

Save the date! Our next meeting will be held on April 8th from 6-7 in Room 111. We will be voting on Spartan Grants and discussing the upcoming online auction.

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!! 

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 $4 million in scholarship dollars so far! Keep applying and sharing your Scholarship Wins so we can celebrate you in the Graduation Program! 

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 do so now. Colleges are actively creating financial aid packages NOW! 

• Work on your Comparing the Cost of Colleges assignment to help your decision making process. 

Upcoming Deadlines and Events:

Monday, April 7th: Capital One Cafe Downtown Financial Aid/FAFSA Workshop

Friday, April 11th: The Journey To and Thru (DU) Law School in the TJFC. 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...? 

We have about 8 weeks until finals! 

Now is the time to check in on your focus, study habits, assignment deadlines, and any outstanding goals you have for the year. 

Need help? Check in with your counselor, case manager, teacher or member of the mental health team! We are all happy to help. 

Mental Health and Social Emotional Tip: Compiled by Natalie Koncz, Ed.S., NCSP and  Samanda Davis, LCSW, MSW.

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 may want to contribute to this fun event!

Check out my list on Amazon

We will need lots of help the night of After Prom on May 3rd. Please see the Sign up Genius below for volunteer shifts and items to loan us for the night.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084CA8AE29A3FB6-55782413-class

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!

Thank you,
Sheila and Carrie

Popcorn lovers unite! Support the Class of 2027 during our four-day virtual fundraiser with Double Good from April 7-11. Double Good sells delicious popcorn, with HALF of all proceeds coming back to TJ. Check out their products at https://popup.doublegood.com/s/w01pmp48 and get ready to support your sophomores!

Class of 2027 parent meeting: Tuesday, April 8 at 7pm following the PTO meeting in Room 111. 

We will be discussing upcoming events - Sophomores and S’mores (May TBD) and Class of 2027 Teacher Appreciation day on Thursday, May 8. 

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 

There will be a dine out event in April at Café Palooza. More details to follow.

May is a busy month for the class of 2028. Please put these dates on the calendar:

The Bottom of the 9th event will be May 2, between the end of school and the 4:15 home baseball game. The kids all come over and tailgate to celebrate the end of the 9 th grade and then watch the game. I’ll have a Signup Genius closer to the event, so be on the lookout for that.

The class of 2028 will provide food on May 6 for Teacher Appreciation Week. I’ll have a Signup Genius closer to the event.

Finally, we are attempting to create/host a fundraising Fun Run on May 17. Stay tuned for more details. If you have experience in having a fun run, please let me (jillkrug@gmail.com) or Kevin (kevkrug@gmail.com) know. We would love any help and guidance.

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.