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September 9, 2024
School Performance Framework (SPF) results are in, and TJ is GREEN! We all know TJ is an awesome school, and it's great to have that confirmed by the Colorado Department of Education (CDE)! TJ scored in the top 3 of DPS comprehensive high schools! Every school in the state of Colorado receives a "Report Card" from CDE, and GREEN rating is the highest grade that a school can receive!
We hope to see you all for Back to School Night tomorrow, September 10th from 5pm-7pm!
Anne Rice
Athletic Director
Assistant Principal
Monday-
Regular School Day
Tuesday-
Back to School Night: 5-7 p.m. (parents will go through the student class schedule). When your student has lunch (either p. 4 or 5) you can go sign up to be a part of PTO or purchase some TJ swag!
Auditorium Introduction with Administration
Period 1: 5:13-5:22
Period 2: 5:27-5:36
Period 3: 5:41-5:50
Period 4: 5:55-6:04
Period 5: 6:09-6:18
Period 6: 6:23-6:32
Period 7: 6:37-6:46
Period 8: 6:51-7:00
Wednesday-
Class of 2025 Chipotle Fundraiser: 4-8 p.m. (details below)
Thursday-
Regular School Day
Friday-
Regular School Day
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.
Congratulations to sophomore Simone DiFalco & freshman Chloe Westlund! These talented Spartan artists were honored this past weekend at the "First Saturday Open House" at the ARTWORKS@Streets at SouthGlenn gallery. Their art will be displayed there for the month of September, so be sure to check it out at
242 E. Commons Ave. Centennial CO 80122
The gallery is open Thursdays - Saturdays 11:00-5:00 and Sundays 11:00-4:00
TJ fans! We are here with your favorite merch and have some new designs that you will love. If you are in need of gear, 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. You will also find us at the Homecoming football game. Feel free to email us with any questions.
Please come out and support the Class of 2025 by eating Chipotle on Wednesday, September 11 from 4-8pm. Order online using the code on the flyer. Help us have an amazing prom!
The TJHS PTO would like to extend a warm welcome to all families! We’re a group of parent volunteers who support the school-wide activities and programs that make TJ the DPS neighborhood high school of choice for Southeast Denver. Everything the PTO does is in support of our remarkable students and staff. YOU make all the difference!
To be part of this engaged group of parents, visit the PTO webpage and click on the JOIN Today! link at the top. This will subscribe you to our emails about meetings and events.
Our monthly meetings are a great way to meet other parents and get information and questions answered. PTO meetings are held in person on the first Tuesday of each month, from 6-7pm at TJ. Our meetings often feature a member of the school administration speaking or community official on a topic of interest to parents. We hope to see you sometime this fall!
Our October meeting is Tuesday, 10/1 from 6-7pm in the Community Room at TJHS - Room 111.
Please consider how you can use your skills to help TJ be the best it can be.
Current leadership opportunities include:
Member-at-Large for 2028
Class Committee Chairs for 2028
Please reach out if you have any questions/comments/concerns. We know how stressful new environments can be for students and parents. The PTO is a great resource!
Questions? Want to get involved? Email TJHSPTO@gmail.com
The first monthly Food Bank distribution of the school year will take place on Monday, September 23 from 3:30-5:00 pm. 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 Saturday, 21 September for us to have food available for you at the distribution.
La primera distribución mensual del Banco de Alimentos del año escolar es lunes 23 de septiembre de 3:30-5:00 de la tarde. Cualquier familia que necesite apoyo alimentario es bienvenida y alentada a inscribirse AQUI. DEBE inscribirse a más tardar el sábado 21 de septiembre para que tengamos comida disponible para usted en la distribución.
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.
Spartan Seniors and Families,
Click here to learn more about the Denver Scholarship Foundation and the DSF Scholarship for students with financial need. We’ve enjoyed seeing so many of you in the Future Center this year. If you have not stopped by yet, please do so soon! (Room 135, across from the Main Office)
Seniors: 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 with your family. (Parents, here is the DPS guide for accessing Schoology!) You will find a list of Scholarship Highlights posted weekly in addition to information about College Rep Visits in the TJFC, College Fairs, major deadlines, reminders about your next steps for college and more! Most importantly, please drop by the Future Center to say hi and ask questions!
College planning tasks from your Future Center schoology to work on now:
Create your Colleges Considering and Applying Lists in MAIA(required).
Link your Common App to MAIA Learning (required).
Be sure to review your Steps for Complete College Applications document. When the time comes, usings this document will guide you through the required steps to ensure your applications are completed.
Start your Scholarship Search and continue this process all year long!
Upcoming Events: For more information, please visit the Future Center schoology course calendar
Monday, September 9th- Major Scholarships Info Sessions Period 1 and 8
Wednesday, September 11th- Apprenticeship Information Session
College Rep Visits in the TJ Future Center start on September 18th. Sign up via MAIA:Events!
Emily Webster, M.S. Alyssa Baker, M.Ed.
DSF Lead College Advisor DSF College Advisor
emily_webster@dpsk12.netalyssa_baker@dpsk12.net
Mental Health and Social Emotional “Did You Know”: Compiled by Natalie Koncz, Ed.S., NCSP and Samanda Davis, LCSW, MSW. Resources: www.BHG.com, article from June 2018 issue- “Sneak Exercise into Your Day.”
Here we are at Senior year and it is finally time to start planning for After Prom!! Our first meeting will be Sept 16th at 6:30pm in person at TJ. During this meeting we’ll discuss budget and possible venues. If you have venue ideas we’d love to hear them, especially if you can call and get an estimate of costs to rent. Places we have info on from last year are: Dave and Buster’s, Boondocks and The Island. If you can’t make the meeting but can help with After Prom please email Heather Reeder @ hmbdvm@yahoo.com
Please save the date for the Homecoming Bonfire on Monday, September 23rd. The Junior class is responsible for selling and serving food at the bonfire. We will need parent volunteers for that event.
Thank you,
Carrie Alleman and Sheila Tyler
We hope to see you all at the meeting on Tuesday as we plan for the year ahead for our students.
Save the Date - Wednesday, September 18
Eat at Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe - Hampden on Wednesday, September 18th. They will be donating a portion of sales to 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.
Welcome! Stay tuned for Class of 2028 news! Questions? Want to get involved? Email TJHSPTO@gmail.com