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October 6, 2025
Happy Monday TJ!
Here are some reminders for upcoming important dates and events.
September 24th - October 8th: Student Count window. Student attendance is CRITICAL during this time period as this time period determines how TJ (and other schools around the state) are funded. Go To School!
October 8th: In-person Parent Teacher Conferences 3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
October 9th: PSAT/NMSQT for 9th graders ONLY 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.** (10th,11th, and 12th do not have class)
October 9th: Virtual Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
October 10th: PSAT/NMSQT for 10th and 11th grade students ONLY 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.** (9th grade and 12th grade students do not have class)
THIS IS FOR STANDARD TEST TIME ONLY - IF YOUR STUDENT HAS EXTENDED TIME THEY WILL BE DONE LATER
October 13th: No Classes for ALL students
October 21st: Challenge Day for 11th grade ONLY (last names A-L)
October 22nd: Challenge Day for 11th grade ONLY (last names M-Z)
October 24th: College Fair
October 31st: No Classes for ALL students
Please talk to your students about attendance and tardies. Being on time and in class is incredibly important for your student's success.
Have a great week, TJ!
Jon Poole
Assistant Principal
Monday-
Regular School Day
Tuesday-
Free App Day (details below)
PTO meeting: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Wednesday-
Free App Day (details below)
Parent Teacher Conferences: 3:30-7:30 p.m.
Food Bank Distribution: 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Thursday-
PSAT / NMSQT Testing (9th Grade Only)
Free App Day (details below)
Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences: 3:30-7:30 p.m. (sign up below)
Friday-
PSAT / NMSQT Testing (10th & 11th Grade Only)
Saturday-
We owe a huge thank you to Danyelle Charles, who headed up another fantastic Fall Festival First Friday! We appreciate all who helped as well: Carla Allen, Admin Team, Tahj Dillard-Watkins, club sponsors, PTO parents, and anyone else we may have missed!
Congratulations to Celeste Escobar for winning an award in the 2025 Congressional Art Show Competition! Her piece, "Dream Operator," is an amazing experimental work where she mastered the challenging 5-point perspective. This will be on display at the Colorado State Board of Education building for the next year! This marks Celeste's third time being recognized in the competition. Way to go, Celeste!
Thomas Jefferson High School Parent Teacher Conferences Sign up
Please click on the teacher to access their calendar to sign up for time slots for virtual parent teacher conferences on October 9th.
Haga clic en el maestro para acceder a su calendario e inscribirse en horarios para las conferencias virtuales de padres y maestros el 9 de octubre.
يرجى النقر على المعلم للوصول إلى التقويم الخاص به للتسجيل للحصول على فترات زمنية لمؤتمرات الآباء والمعلمين الافتراضية في 9 أكتوبر
እባኮትን የቀን መቁጠሪያቸውን ለማግኘት መምህሩን ጠቅ ያድርጉ ኦክቶበር 9 ላይ ለምናባዊ የወላጅ አስተማሪ ኮንፈረንስ የጊዜ ክፍተቶችን ለመመዝገብ
Click here to schedule a conference!
Project Contact Information
For additional information about the project or requests to be added to weekly e-mail updates, contact the project team:
● Project Webpage: direc.to/mPsN
● Information Hotline: 720-730-8839
● Email: dahliaandyalebridgerehab@gmail.com
OCTOBER MEETING - SAVE THE DATE:
The PTO meeting will be held tomorrow, Tuesday, October 7 from 6-7 in Room 111. Our guest speaker will be Kimberlee Sia, DPS School Board Director, who represents Southeast Denver.
Thank you to everyone who attended September’s meeting! You can find our meeting minutes here.
We are still looking for a couple of parent volunteers to be the Class of 2029 Parent Representatives and the Class of 2029 Member At-Large. Interested? Please contact TJHSPTO@gmail.com
DONATIONS NEEDED FOR STAFF APPRECIATION DINNER - WED 10/8
On Wednesday, October 8, TJ’s PTO will host its first teacher appreciation event of the year by providing dinner during Parent Teacher Conferences. Teachers will be busy meeting with families that night, so we will serve a dinner of soup and sandwiches to keep them going!
A few volunteers are also needed to help during dinner - see the sign up for shifts during 3:30-7:30 PM. Please help make this dinner a huge success by signing up here!
Dropping Off Your Food Donations: On Wednesday, October 8th, drop off your item in Room 111 between 3:30-4:00pm. If your item does not need to be refrigerated or heated, you can drop it off in the main office kitchen on Wednesday before 3pm. Soups, stews and chili should be delivered ready to serve in a crockpot fitted with a liner to help us with clean up. We have plenty of serving utensils so no need to bring any of your own. The staff truly appreciates your support during this busy evening. If you have questions or need to contact someone on the day of the event, please call or text Beth Hocket at 720.448.3381. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
The October Food Bank distribution will take place on Wednesday, October 8. 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, October 5 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.
The Denver Health School Based Health Center at TJ is now offering flu shots.
Students must be consented to receive care at the clinic. If you are not consented at the School-Based Health Center, you can pick up a consent form at the clinic which lasts for 4 years.
Appointments are required. Families may call the clinic at 303-602-8958 to schedule an appointment. Students that are already consented to be seen at the clinic can stop by to schedule an appointment.
Covid-19 vaccines are not available at this time.
If your student is already consented, please reach out directly to make an appointment for their flu shot.
In addition, families can also get free flu shots and OTHER vaccines at local Safeway and King Soopers pharmacies for free. Walk-ins or appointments are welcome, and many locations even offer grocery discounts with your vaccination.
King Soopers
https://www.kingsoopers.com/health/schedule-appointment
Safeway
https://www.kingsoopers.com/health/schedule-appointment
For any questions, please contact TJ Health Office
Sarah Perry, RN
720-423-7061
Retake images and data from Picture Day for Thomas Jefferson High School are now available on the Lifetouch Portal.
To download the images and data:
Log in to the Lifetouch Portal.
Go to Image & Data Management.
Select the retake information you want to view and download.
Click the Download button.
If you have questions or need assistance, contact your Lifetouch representative or call the local Lifetouch office. You can also contact Lifetouch Technical Support at 1-800-598-2466 or lnssfieldops@lifetouch.com.
Score the latest styles, cuts and colors at great prices—customized and delivered to you with new discounts every week.
» 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.
The Office of Children’s Affairs and the Tasty Food team are officially kicking off the FREE after-school meal program. Youth ages 3–18 are welcome to stop by any participating site to enjoy a free, nutritious meal. No ID or registration is required. With 14 open sites across the City and County of Denver, there are plenty of convenient options for families.
Link to Sign Up: https://forms.gle/Etk5GxLj26gyMNJB8
TJ Interact is hosting a Fundraiser for type 1 Diabetes. Click here for more information!
Get Some TJ Swag and Support a Great Cause
AVID Seniors are fundraising to get Computers for College
Buy a shirt (or preorder a hoodie) $15 Email erepens@dpsk12.net to order
Help these Seniors meet their goals to be better prepared for College!
Buy Your Yearbook Here: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A00921800
Aurora AutoPros to Host Free Community Car Care Clinic on October 18
On Saturday, October 18, 2025, local, family-owned auto repair shop Aurora AutoPros will host a free Community Car Care Clinic from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at their Aurora shop. Open to drivers of all ages and experience levels, the clinic is designed to build confidence behind the wheel and empower attendees with the practical knowledge every vehicle owner should have.
Led by ASE-certified A-level technicians, this hands-on event will guide participants through essential vehicle maintenance skills like checking tire pressure and oil, topping off fluids, changing windshield wipers, understanding dashboard lights, and even changing a tire.
Attendees will also learn how to make sense of their owner’s manual and what to look out for in
extended warranties. “This is a great event for new drivers, first-time car owners, and anyone who wants to feel more in control when it comes to car care,” said Renee Leon, co-owner of Aurora AutoPros. “Our goal is to make car knowledge approachable and empowering—and ultimately, to make the roads safer for everyone.”
The Community Car Care Clinic is free and open to the public. Space is limited and registration is encouraged. Learn more or reserve your spot at www.AuroraAutoPros.com/Car-Care-Clinic.
Spartan Seniors and Families,
Click here to learn more about the Denver Scholarship Foundation and the DSF Scholarship.
Seniors: In your Future Center: TJFC2026 schoology course, you will find many resources to help you with your college planning process. Please review the course updates and calendar at least weekly with your family.
College planning tasks from your Future Center schoology to work on now:
Colorado Free App Days are next week! Be sure to start your applications NOW so you are ready to submit on October 7th-9th! Here’s all the info you need!
FAFSA (free application for federal student aid) and CASFA (CO application for non-US citizen residents) are OPEN NOW! Apply today! You complete one or the other app, not both. Even if you are not eligible for federal or state aid, many colleges use the results of the application to determine institutional aid. We recommend that all families complete the appropriate application in a timely manner for best results.
Some colleges required the CSS Profile as an additional Financial Aid App. Learn more here.
Upcoming Events: For more information, please visit the Future Center schoology course calendar
Wednesday, October 1st- CASFA application OPENS- for CO ASSET students/non-US citizen residents. Complete your applications ASAP!
Monday, October 6th- Boettcher Foundation Scholarships webinar 5pm, University of California Night at Cherry Creek HS- rsvp required
Tuesday, October 7th and Wednesday, October 8th- CO Free App Days support in Room 111 all day!
Thursday, October 9th- Out of State College Fair at South HS 5:30pm
Saturday, October 11th- Sesión informativa en español en CSU Fort Collins
Did You Know…?
We have a wonderful Denver Health Clinic in our school!
A few quick resources:
To sign up for the clinic, parents fill out e-consent for specific school in English and Spanish: https://www.denverhealth.org/services/school-based-health-centers
For e-consent forms in other languages, please call SBHC at (303) 602-8958 or e-mail SBHC@dhha.org.
To make an appointment, parents/students can e-mail SBHC@dhha.org or call 303-602-8958. The TJ school clinic direct number is 720-423-7190.
Here is a quick video to advocate for school health clinics made by teen advocate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxaoq-zeu-o&feature=youtu.be
Mental Health and Social Emotional “Did You Know”: Compiled by Natalie Koncz, Ed.S., NCSP and Samanda Davis, LCSW, MSW Resources: https://www.denverhealth.org/;
https://tjhs.dpsk12.org/denver-health-clinic/
We’re excited to share that the Class of 2026 graduation ceremony is officially scheduled for Tuesday, May 26th at 2:00 p.m. at DU.
Between now and then, seniors can look forward to a variety of fun and memorable activities. Be sure to mark your calendars—we don’t want anyone to miss this special day!
🌯 Class of 2027 Chipotle Fundraiser! 🌯
Take a night off from cooking and support the Class of 2027! Join us at Chipotle on Tuesday, October 14th, from 4–8 p.m. A portion of sales will go directly to our class when you mention the fundraiser at checkout (or use the online code 9ENTRFL if ordering ahead). Address: 7150 E. Hampden Ave. Unit B-2
Please 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. 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
We are also doing a year-round flower fundraiser. This is a great way to add some colorful flowers next spring by planting bulbs this fall – and benefiting the Class of 2028 all at the same time. If you are not looking to plant bulbs this fall, you will also find Christmas items and spring flowers. Check out the website (Class of 2028 TJ high school) to see what’s offered (and feel free to pass it along to friends and family who need plant ideas as well).
Fun Run 2025
Did you miss the Fun Run but still want a T-shirt designed by our very own, Andie Stone? We have ‘em - $10 at https://tjhsstore.square.site/product/2028-class-donations/151 for these collector’s items.
October Dinner Out Fundraiser TBD
SAVE THE DATE - Fundraiser at Freddy’s – November 5. More information to come closer to the date.
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.
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
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