Hello TJ Families,
It’s a great week to be a Spartan! We loved seeing the pride, excitement, and joy throughout our school during Homecoming Week. Thank you to everyone who helped make the week special; we hope you had a wonderful time celebrating at this weekend’s Homecoming festivities. No School for Students: Monday, September 28
There will be no school for students on Monday, September 28, as our teachers and staff will be coming together for professional learning and collaboration. BESS Student Screening
This year, all students will complete a universal behavioral and emotional health screening using the Behavior and Emotional Screening System (BESS) during the school day. This information helps us better understand students’ needs and guide appropriate interventions and supports. If you are a parent/caregiver and would like to confirm or revoke your opt-out decision, please contact the front office. As we begin a new week, remember to be on time, attend all of your classes, and look for the positive moments throughout your day. Your choices and attitude can make a difference. Let’s make it a great week, Spartans!
How to access Parent Portal
How to submit an absence request online Cómo acceder al Portal para Padres |
Azadeh Fathi
Assistant Principal
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Special thanks to the following people for making Homecoming week such a success: Leadership students, Liz Lynch and Jon Poole, admin team, facilities team, staff members who helped out and chaperoned various events, and the whole Spartan community for showing their spirit and pride throughout the week! Spartan Strong! |
The September Food Bank distribution will take place tomorrow - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 from 3:30-5:00 at TJ! Distribution will take place at the north end of the building, outside of the robotics hallway near the softball field
Please 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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BREAKING NEWS: You will, in fact, forget 90% of this school year.
Get the yearbook while you can—and before the price goes up! BUY YOUR YEARBOOK HERE |
RSVP NOW FOR SENIOR SUCCESS NIGHT RSVP HERE
SEPT 30TH 5:30-7 OPEN HOUSE PANEL @6pm TJ ALUMNI WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE TO ANSWER QUESTIONS! For more Info Reach out to Elizabeth_Lynch2@dpsk12.net |
Your TJ Counseling team is celebrating getting through the start of the school year! We are also thrilled to welcome 2 new team members this year. Welcome Tahj and Ellie! We look forward to supporting your students this year. Please reach out to us if we can be of any assistance and keep an eye out for future Counseling Corners in this newsletter. |
Save the date for the College Fairs of Greater Denver, specifically the South High School on Thursday October 1st 5:30-7:30
Please register to attend by visiting https://collegefairsdenver.org/ |
Party Tickets Now Available TJ Together Parties. There’s Still Time to Join the Fun! Missed out on a TJ Together Party during last year’s auction? New to TJ this year? TJ Together Parties are a great way to meet and hang out with other fun TJ parents in a relaxed setting, all while supporting Spartan Grants. Grab a spot, bring a friend, and come join the fun!
September Parties: Candle Making and Homecoming Gathering Purchase a ticket here. |
FREE CLOTHING EVENT! en español If you or your family are in need of clothing items, you can come shop (for FREE) with us! TJHS is hosting a Gently Used Fall Clothing Boutique- all clothing will be free!
On Wednesday, October 14th, in the Dance room. It will be open from 8:45am -2:30pm for families and TJHS students who need to come through. What: Clothing “Store”/Boutique
When: Wednesday October 14th, 8:45am-2:30 pm Where: Thomas Jefferson High School - Dance Room Parents and Community Members:
We will be accepting used clothing (good condition only, please!) for teens in different sizes, shapes, etc., including shoes, accessories and anything that may be helpful for the colder weather. Jackets/Coats would be amazing. Clothes can be dropped off at the front Security Desk or Mental Health Office (room 114) before October 4th. |
Be sure to check out this amazing Libraries Online resource! It's amazing how much information students can get from this district resource! It can also be found on the TJ website. |
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Happy Homecoming Week TJ! Get ready to cheer on your favorite Spartans with some amazing TJ swag. We have both an online store and in-house gear that you will love. Shop the latest styles and brands, with weekly sales and shipping directly to you.
» Shop your Spartans Sideline Store
If you’re looking for in-house gear stop by the DECA store in the cafeteria or look for us at the Homecoming football game. Feel free to email with any questions. |
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Spartan Seniors and Families,
Click here to learn more about the Denver Scholarship Foundation and the DSF Scholarship, a need, enrollment and GPA based promise scholarship.
Seniors: In your Future Center: TJFC2027 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. (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
Start your Scholarship Search and apply ALL YEAR!
Be sure to review your Steps for Complete College Applications document. College planning tasks from your Future Center schoology to work on now:
• Create your Colleges Considering and Applying Lists in MAIA
• Start your Scholarship Search and apply ALL YEAR!
• Be sure to review your Steps for Complete College Applications document. Wednesday, September 23rd: University of Miami Rep Visit in the TJFC
Thursday, September 24th: University of CO-Colorado Springs Rep Visit in the TJFC Wednesday, September 30th- TJ Senior Success Night 5:30pm-7pm, RSVP HERE!
Thursday, October 1st- FAFSA Application OPENS, Create your account now!, Out of State College Fair at South High School
Tuesday October 20th-Thursday, October 22nd- CO Free College App Days, Get ready by working through these tasks! Emily Webster, M.S. Alyssa Baker, M.Ed.
DSF Lead College Advisor DSF College Advisor
emily_webster@dpsk12.net alyssa_baker@dpsk12.net |
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Mental Health and Social Emotional “Did You Know”: Compiled by Samanda Davis, LCSW, MSW and Natalie Koncz, Ed.S., NCSP. Resources: https://www.bhg.com/
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Help Make After-Prom a Night to Remember!!!
The Class of 2027 is raising funds to help make this year’s After-Prom celebration a fun, safe, and memorable experience for our students! After-Prom gives students a chance to continue celebrating together in a supervised environment with activities, food, games, prizes, and plenty of opportunities to make lasting memories with their classmates.
Every donation makes a difference! Whether you’re able to give $5, $25, or more, your support will help us create a special night for the Class of 2027. https://tjhsstore.square.site/product/2027-class-donations/112
Our first After-Prom meeting is scheduled for 10/15/26 @ 6pm, location TBD. We will start forming committees and we need lots of parent volunteers to make this a success! Please RSVP to Katie or Tiffany (emails listed below) to let us know if you can make it!
Please click on the Senior Events link to see upcoming Senior Events for the 2026-2027 school year!!!
***If your student went to the Senior Sleepout and paid but did not get a t-shirt, please visit Jessica Amador in room 226. Additional t-shirts were ordered so if you were unable to attend the sleepout and would like a t-shirt, Jessica will have some available for $20.
Wednesday, Sept. 30: Senior Success Night - College & Career Planning Information 5:30-7pm.
We always need more help and input and the 2027 Seniors have a big year ahead! If you would like to get in on the action, please send your contact info to Tiffany Berry at broncofantif@hotmail.com or Katie Mousel at katielmousel@gmail.com
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Tomorrow night have dinner out at Chipotle (Colorado & Yale) from 4-8 pm. Mention TJ Class of 2028
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2nd Annual TJ Fun Walk & Run
Mark your calendar now for the 2nd Annual TJ Fun Walk & Run on Saturday, September 26 – late registration is at 8 am. Start time is 8:30 am.
Click here to register: Class of 2028 Fun Run - TJHS PTO. It’s a fun morning to hang out and take a leisurely stroll (or run) through the neighborhood with other members of the TJ
community.
Sign up to help at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084CA8AE29A3FB6-64968851-class.
RESTAURANT NIGHTS
Plan on having dinner (or lunch) at Raising Cane’s (Hampden & Tamarac) during our fundraiser there on Tuesday, October 20 (10 am-10pm).
THINKING ABOUT FALL PLANTING?
Our Flower Power Fundraiser has the fall flowers. We have raised nearly $1000 in the last two years: Class of 2028 TJ high school Flower Power Page.
HELP OUT WITH A ONE-TIME OR RECURRING DONATION
Cash donations are a fast and easy way to help the Class of 2028 raise the funds needed for an incredible After Prom experience during our students’ senior year. 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 - Save the Date...
for our first class of 2029 fundraiser this year - the annual paint recycling event on Saturday, October 24 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the TJ parking lot. Once again we'll be partnering with GreenSheen for this event. More details to come soon along with a sign up sheet for parent and student volunteers to assist with the event! We make money on this event through donations from people dropping off their paint so the more we can promote it, the better. For now, mark your calendar!
We're planning our first parent meeting later this month. Look for the date and location in the coming weeks. We hope you will join us to meet other parents, learn how to support our class and brainstorm fundraising opportunities with us. We look forward to meeting you soon. In the meantime, please consider donating $29 for the Class of 2029. Every donation supports the class of 2029 student activities and after-prom! Your support is greatly appreciated.
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Welcome Class of 2030! Anyone interested in being a class sponsor, please email tjhspto@gmail.com. You can help cultivate community for our students by donating $30 for the class of 2030 here:
https://tjhspto.betterworld.org/campaigns/class-2030-donation
All money raised by these donations will help fund class events and goodies as well as an amazing after-prom event during the students’ senior year. |
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