MIchelle Killian
Assistant Principal
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• The city of Denver and Denver Public Schools collaborated to host “Think BIGGER: Building the Talent that Builds Denver,” an event themed around expanding opportunities for students to gain workforce experience. Junior Harper Skurky-Thomas was invited to cover the event as a student journalist and write an article for the DPS website. They were impressed by Harper's level of professionalism and were proud to publish her article on the DPS website. Click here to read her article!
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• DPS recently made a video honoring Sharon Colbath, which featured former students who were moved by her excellent teaching. Click here to see the video! |
• Thank you to Stephanie Jones, Tambyr Reed, and NHS students for their help with the recent blood drive! We appreciate all who donated blood. |
• Former Spartan Emmanuel Pregnon (class of 2020) was was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars with the No. 88 overall pick (Round 3) in the 2026 NFL Draft. A former Wyoming, USC, and Oregon guard, he was regarded as a high-value pick in the third round due to his experience, power as a run blocker, and ability to start at either guard spot. Click here to read more about this superstar. Way to go, Eman!
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• Recently, AVID students took a field trip to the University of Denver. While there we were hosted by DU’s VIP program and our trip included an info session, student panel, tour, lunch at the dining hall, and a demonstration in the biomedical engineering lab. Touring colleges is one of our favorite parts of the AVID experience! |
A huge THANK YOU to the TJ community for your support for making the 9th annual TJHS Online Auction a success! Because of your support, we will be able to continue to fund the Spartan Grants program for our teachers! Thank you, thank you, thank you!! There are lots of things coming up for the month of May - please see the Class News section of the newsletter below to get all of the information you’ll need for these fun class traditions.
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The date for the final monthly Food Bank distribution of the school year has been changed to MONDAY, May 18 from 3:30-5:00 pm at TJ. 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 Thursday, May 14 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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The online auction to support Spartan Grants was a success! We will share the total funds raised soon. All items except celebrity items and vacations will be available for pickup on Wednesday, May 6th, from 3pm - 5:30pm at the TJ parking lot. Head to the East side of the lot near the baseball fields to meet Anna Kluver-Fensler to pick up your items. Questions? Email tjhstogether@gmail.com. If you purchased a celebrity item or vacation, we will email you directly to fulfill the bid.
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-Buy your yearbook while supplies last! $80 for the rest of the year.
-To Purchase: Go to TJHS website > News & Events Tab > Yearbook Tab
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- Yearbook distribution will be outside at the Backyard Bash on Friday, May 15th!
-Yearbook Signing Party at the Backyard Bash! Last chance for seniors to sign your yearbook!
-All students can pick up their yearbooks if they already purchased
-All students also can purchase a yearbook for $80 with cash or credit, while supplies last!
-If students miss the Backyard Bash, all students can pick up or purchase yearbooks during 4th & 5th period lunch at Mrs. Rabon’s classroom - Room 110 on Monday, May 18th & Tuesday, May 19th
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GRAD GRAMS!!!
Want to congratulate a senior for graduating? Want to give them a gift before they leave? Want to embarrass your kid in front of their friends? Then you should get a grad gram from speech and debate. We'll deliver them a card, some candy, and a little song. Click here to purchase!
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They did it again!
For the 12th year, funds were donated to Thomas Jefferson from the annual All For One Golf Tournament. Players gather each year at the Wellshire Golf Course for a fun golf tournament while supporting our school through net proceeds. The tournament donated $900 in October which brings the total to over $10,000 in the last 11 years.
The next tournament is scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2026. Do you have customers to host or just love to play golf? Sponsors and Golfers are invited to participate. Get more information at www.allforonegolf.org or call John at 720 232-4554
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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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Vaccines help keep our school community safe, healthy, and ready to learn. As we see measles cases rise
across the country, it is very important to make sure your student’s vaccines are up to date.
A trained Medical Assistant at the Thomas Jefferson School-based Health Center (SBHC) can administer
all the required childhood vaccines to your student. To learn more about what vaccines your student
needs, ask the school nurse, or an SBHC clinic staff member.
HOURS:
Open Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
There is NO CHARGE to patients or families for the SBHC
For more information and to sign a consent form visit: School-based Health Centers | Denver Health
or scan the QR Code.
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Los Centros de Salud Escolares de Denver Health ofrecen atención médica a los estudiantes de las
Escuelas Públicas de Denver y a sus hermanos. ¡Y contamos con uno justo en este campus!
Los servicios incluyen:
Atención médica primaria
Vacunas
Servicios de salud mental
Exámenes físicos deportivos
Asistencia para la inscripción en seguros médicos
¡Y mucho más!
HORARIO:
Abierto de lunes a viernes, de 8:00 a. m. a 4:30 p. m.
NO HAY NINGÚN COSTO para los pacientes ni sus familias por utilizar el Centro de Salud Escolar.
Para obtener más información y firmar el formulario de consentimiento, visite:
Centros de Salud Escolares | Denver Health
o escanee el código QR.
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Spartan Seniors and Families,
Every year, the graduation program includes the names of our Spartans who’ve been awarded scholarships. So far, 82 Seniors have shared one or more scholarship wins with us! Be sure YOUR NAME is on the list! Share your wins by completing the linked form. Please do this as soon as possible.
College planning tasks from your Future Center schoology to work on now:
National College Decision day is May 1. Make sure you know your institution's decision deadline and enroll or decline in your student portal by the deadline.
Submit your DSF Scholarship application only if you are eligible. Click here for more information.
Start your Comparing the Cost of Your Colleges assignment. Use the worksheet to help you determine out of pocket costs to help make your decision!
Upcoming Deadlines and Events: Check the Future Center Schoology for details!
Wednesday, April 29th: CCD College Quest Orientation. Sign up REQUIRED!
Thursday, April 30th: Commit Day celebration during 8th period in the cafeteria.
Friday, May 1st: Common decision day for many colleges and universities. Don't miss out on confirming enrollment to your school of choice!
Alyssa Baker, M.Ed.
DSF College Advisor
alyssa_baker@dpsk12.net
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The Mayor’s YouthWorks Initiative rewards eligible youth for their commitment to employment over the summer. If you meet the requirements and complete all steps, you can receive a $250 retention bonus in the fall!
Explore internships and job postings. Contact us for job support, resources, and one-on-one guidance at youthworks@denvergov.org or (720) 337-9675. We also offer in-person and virtual job fairs.
Click here to learn more!
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Did You Know…?
May is Mental Health Month?
And we have some information from Mental Health America to share:
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We are now just four weeks away from Graduation, and here are the key dates for your Senior:
Senior Check‑Out: All day on May 15th
Graduation Rehearsal: 8:00 a.m. on May 19th in the TJ Auditorium Caps and gowns will be distributed immediately after rehearsal.
Graduation Ceremony: May 26th at 2:00 p.m. at the Ritchie Center at DU
Enjoy these last few weeks with your Senior!
Carrie and Sheila
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WE NEED YOUR HELP!!! Teacher Appreciation week kicks off May 4th! The Junior Class is proud to host a special treat on Wednesday, May 6 to show our gratitude. Click on the link below for details and ways to donate!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084CA8AE29A3FB6-56229975-class
Cool off and treat yourself! 🍧 Kona Ice is rolling into TJ on Wednesday, May 6 from 3:15-5:15. The truck will be located by the baseball fields!!!
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The Class of 2028 has a lot going on in the next week, and we could use a lot of help from parents. |
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IT'S SHOE DRIVE SATURDAY!
We know you’ve been collecting your old shoes for the shoe drive. Bring them by TJ this Saturday, May 9 between 10am & 1pm to drop them off. This is a great way to clean out your
closet and help fundraise for the Class of 2028.
We’re still hoping to get a few more volunteers for this Saturday to help us collect, pair and bag up the shoes. Volunteer through this link.
And don’t forget to tell your neighbors, co-workers and anyone else about the shoe drive. Anyone can donate.
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TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK – SOPHOMORE SANDWICH BAR
The Class of 2028 will be providing a sandwich bar for teachers on Friday, May 8 as part of Teacher Appreciation Week. Sign-up here to help celebrate our teachers by donating food or helping with the event (10:45 setup).
Donations that you sign-up for can be dropped off outside TJ (drop-off lane by the Spartan sign) Friday morning. Got shoes to donate? Bring them then and get it all done in one trip. |
HELP OUT WITH A ONE-TIME OR RECURRING DONATION
We have raised about $6,000 for class activities and After Prom, but it’s going to take at least double that to make the next two years memorable. Follow this link to set up a recurring donation of just $5-$10 a month. One-time donations are also accepted.
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Class of 2029 – Let’s Finish Strong!
Can you believe freshman year is almost done?! We hope it’s been an amazing start for your students! We're in the home stretch of class activities and events for the year - just two more to go. See below for details and links to sign up.
Teacher Appreciation (May 5)
Help us treat TJ staff to a taco bar!
Sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849A4A823A1FF2-63636148-taco
“Bottom of the Ninth” (May 14, 3:30–4:30 PM)
FREE food, games & fun for all freshmen! Donations + volunteers needed.
Sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E48A8AD2EA2F58-63686321-bottom#/
Your support is appreciated —donate, volunteer, spread the word!
Let’s keep building an awesome Class of 2029 community together!
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