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October 21, 2024
Happy Monday, TJ!
This week is a normal week, regular class schedules all week.
The following week our Juniors will have Challenge Day on the 29th and 30th as well as Accuplacer testing.
Both of these are great opportunities for our students. Challenge Day is a great experience that builds a strong sense of community.
The Accuplacer is one way in which our students can show college readiness according to the recent requirements from CDE. It is also a great measure we can use to help students with class choice and college and career preparation.
Winter Sports Registration is OPEN! Register, pay, and upload your child's sports physical here:
https://students.arbitersports.com/thomas-jefferson-high-school-2
The deadline to register is November 18 (1st day of winter sports tryouts). You MUST register in order to try out... and you MUST tryout to be considered for the team.
Students who played a fall sport and have a current physical do not need to upload a new one at this time. Sports physicals are good for 365 days, so if you're updating a sports physical that expires mid season, feel free to email it to carla_allen@dpsk12.net or upload it when you register for winter sports.
Have a great week, TJ!
Jon Poole
Assistant Principal
Monday-
Josten's Presentation: 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Tuesday-
Regular School Day
Wednesday-
Regular School Day
Thursday-
TJ Shadows: 8:00-11:00 a.m.
Food Bank Distribution: 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Friday-
TJ Tours: 9-10:30 a.m.
Saturday-
AP Music Theory: 9 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in room 148
Set Construction Build Day: 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Huge thanks to Emily Webster and Alyssa Baker for their hard work to help our seniors during CO Free App Days last week! Shout out to Maggie Kennedy, Jeremy Anderson, Jillian Gleason, Erin Thompson, Rossanda Jackson, and Jon Poole for their help (and cream cheese) as well! Over 110 Class of 2025 Spartans have submitted a total of over 500 college applications!
TJ fans! Check out the online popup store: tjdenverfanstore.com. Includes huge variety of items available in support of our Spartans. Open until November 5 with items available for pickup or delivery early December in time for the holidays.
You can also 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.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR: NEXT PTO MEETING - TUES 11/12 (6-7pm)
Join us on November 12 in Room 111, to meet other parents and learn more about what your student’s class committee has in store and what help is needed to make it a special year. The speaker for this meeting with be TJHS Social Worker, Samanda Davis. If you need translation services for this meeting, please contact us at TJHSpto@gmail.com
UCEUS, an exchange program, is looking for a host family! We are looking to place a friendly and responsible 16-year-old girl from Spain with a family near T.J. Her welcome family lives too far from T.J. and she would need an easier commute, especially as it gets colder. The requirements are that she must have a bed and a study area. She can share a room with another girl between 13-18 years old. Any style families are welcome- whether you have children or not! She would stay with you through the end of the school year. Please email Lauren at lauren.tauchman@gmail.com or text her at 630.272.5658 for more information!
The October Food Distribution will take place this Thursday, October 24 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.
¡La distribución de alimentos de marzo es el jueves 24 de octubre de 3:30-5:00 pm en TJ!
Comuníquese con Megan Perkins (megandperkins@gmail.com) si tiene preguntas.
If you are interested in making a monetary donation to the TJ Food Bank you can do so HERE. We appreciate your support!
On Nov. 5, 2024, Denver voters will be asked to approve the passage of a $975 million dollar bond investment for Denver Public Schools. If approved, the bond proposal will require an increase in the district’s bond debt but WILL NOT increase property taxes. This bond will provide capitalimprovement projects, including air conditioning, critical maintenance, safety and technology upgrades, and quality learning environment funding for students across the city.
Click here to learn more about potential upgrades and projects for TJ!
Spartan Seniors and Families,
AMAZING work during CO Free App Days! Seriously, we are so excited for you all!
In your TJ Future Center: TJFC2025 schoology course, you will find many resources to help you with your college process. Please review the course updates and calendar at least weekly
College planning tasks from your Future Center schoology to work on now:
Create your FSAID (FAFSA Username and Password). Parent(s) will need one too. Click here to learn more.
Register (required!) for the TJ College Fair hosted on November 1st.
Be sure to complete your Common App Transcript Request or other Transcript Request Form so we know to send your transcripts and letters of recommendation AFTER you submit applications!
Upcoming Events: For more information, please visit the Future Center schoology course calendar.
Tuesday, October 22nd: CU Boulder Campus Visit
Wednesday, October 23rd: Adams State University and Colorado College Rep Visits in the TJFC
Thursday, October 24th: Apprenticeships Fair at CEC
Saturday, October 26th: MSU Denver Open House!
Tuesday, October 29th: Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Hispanic Serving Institutions College Fair at East HS
Wednesday, October 30th: Holy Cross Rep Visit in the TJFC
Friday, November 1st: TJ College Fair. REGISTRATION REQUIRED!, Boettcher and Greenhouse Scholarship Apps DUE
Emily Webster, M.S. Alyssa Baker, M.Ed.
DSF Lead College Advisor DSF College Advisor
emily_webster@dpsk12.netalyssa_baker@dpsk12.net
TJHS is excited to announce that Thomas Jefferson High School will be providing CHALLENGE DAY to our Junior class. It will be a one day event broken down by alpha on October 29th and October 30th.
Every 11th grader is asked to participate. Please click on the link and let us know if your opting out your student:
If your student OPT’s Out, the expectation is that they will be in school participating in their regular schedule.
There is also a $20 participation fee to help offset the cost of the workshop which includes professional facilitators. Lunch will be provided. Please log into My School Bucks for payment of fee. If you need assistance, please email Sdavis@dpsk12.net as no student will be denied in relation to payment.
What is Challenge Day?
Imagine a school where everyone feels safe, loved and celebrated. Imagine enemies finding common ground and making peace; friends healing past hurts and making amends; people igniting their passion for service and leadership; adults and youth working together to create a school where everyone is included and thrives. The program addresses issues such as self-esteem, bullying, oppression, violence, etc. It is a cultural building opportunity that creates change makers.This is Challenge Day.
If you are curious of what challenge day looks like you can YouTube it. It premiered on MTV, Chicken Soup for The Souls and OPRAH. Here is a great glimpse at what challenge day does for the community: Oprah's Youtube
Did You Know…?
Research shows that in 81% of violent incidents in U.S. schools, someone other than the attacker knew it was going to happen but failed to report it.
Typically, the information goes unreported because of fear of being a 'snitch' or that the attacker will then target the informant, thereby creating a 'code of silence'.
To penetrate this code of silence, Safe2Tell Colorado initially was founded as a 501c3 non-profit organization, incorporated to develop a statewide anonymous reporting tool available 24-hours a day to accept reports whenever a Colorado youth or concerned adult perceived a threat to their safety or the safety of others.
We wanted to take this opportunity to remind our community about this wonderful resource. We all have a responsibility in keeping our community safe. We are encouraging all staff, parents, students and community members to put this resource in their phone. Here are three ways you can access this program:
Download the Safe2Tell Colorado Mobile App and submit a tip through that platform.
Call: (877)542-7233
Submit through their website: https://www.p3campus.com/tipform.aspx?ID=789#
Mental Health and Social Emotional “Did You Know”: Compiled by Natalie Koncz, Ed.S., NCSP and Samanda Davis, LCSW, MSW. Resources: https://safe2tell.org/home
Please join Class of 2025 for an After Prom fundraiser restaurant night at Freddy’s Custard and Steakburgers 6240 Leetsdale Drive on November 7th. Remember to tell them you’re there for the TJ 2025 Fundraiser.
Then on November 18th join us for a fundraiser at Esters on Holly from 4-8pm.
Our goal is to raise more money for prizes and food for After Prom. As always if restaurant nights aren’t a good fit for you, please consider donating directly to the parent committee of 2025 where 100% of the money you spend goes directly to After Prom! https://tjhsstore.square.site/product/2025-class-donations/99
Thank you to those parents and students that helped out with the Paint Recycling event last Saturday! The funds raised will help keep the cost of prom down for our students next year.
Restaurant Fundraisers-are you looking for a way to help out the Class of 2026? We are in need of a parent to set up restaurant night fundraisers. Please contact us if you are interested.
Thank you,
Carrie and Sheila
Save the Date - Tuesday October 29
Dines Out Night for TJHS Class of 2027 at Raising Canes Chicken Fingers! Stop by from 4-9pm at their location at 7405 E. Hampden Ave. and mention TJ or bring the attached flier and 15% of sales will go back to the Class of 2027 for toward the after prom fundraising goals for the Class of 2027! Mention TJHS when you place your dine-in, take-out, or drive-thru order. This offer is NOT valid for online orders
Save the Date - Tuesday November 12
Shopping Party at Wish Gifts Happy Canyon! From 6-8, Wish Gifts will be hosting a shopping party in support of the Class of 2027. There will be sweet treats and light bites. 10% of all sales during this party will go toward the after prom fundraising goals for the Class of 2027!
It's time to give $27 to the Class of '27
Give $27 to the Class of '27 and help cultivate community for our students!
The Class of 2027 Class Fund supports class activities each year. If each family gives $27 we get close to our fundraising goals.
Give $27 to The Class of '27 through the PTO’s Online Square Account:
https://tjhsstore.square.site/product/2027-class-donations/112
Sophomore Parents - want to connect? Contact Committee Co-Chair Kendal Mullins at
kendalbmullins@gmail.com.
It's time to give $28 to the Class of '28
Give $28 to the Class of '28 and help cultivate community for our students!
The Class of 2028 Class Fund supports class activities each year. If each family gives $28 we get close to our fundraising goals.
Give $28 to The Class of '29 through the PTO’s Online Square Account: https://tjhsstore.square.site/product/2028-class-donations/151
Freshmen parents - we are still looking for another class parent co-chair and a class parent at-large member. Interested? Reach out to TJHSPTO@gmail.com