Administrator's Corner
It is time to prepare for finals again. Please be aware of our finals schedule as well as help students to get enough sleep and come to school on time. Students can still get breakfast here at school before finals and lunch will be served after finals (M-W).
Es hora de prepararse para la final de nuevo. Por favor, tenga en cuenta nuestro horario final, así como ayudar a los estudiantes a dormir lo suficiente y venir a la escuela a tiempo. Los estudiantes todavía pueden tomar el desayuno aquí en la escuela antes de que las finales y el almuerzo se servirá después de la final (M-W).
Aquí hay algunas grandes estrategias para compartir con sus estudiantes acerca de la toma de exámenes:
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Week at a Glance - Week of 12/9-12/13
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- Please click here (or see the above "Athletics Schedule" quick link) to see athletic events for the week
Wednesday
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- Office Hours - 2:14-2:55 p.m.
Thursday-
- Band/Orchestra concert - 7:00 p.m.
Friday-
- Last day for hygiene drive
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There is a hero in our midst! Former Spartan
Jurnee Farrell made a courageous decision that changed her own life and potentially saved another life!
Click here for Good Morning America coverage
Thank you, Jurnee, for being a beautiful example of generosity, selflessness, and courage! We are so proud of you!
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Mike Christoff, Annie Berg, Samanda Davis, Jeremy Anderson
and
Natalie Koncz
went to DU last week to participate in the lunch panel at their Annual Social Emotional Learning Summit. They spoke to the conference attendees about the focus on social emotional needs within DPS and specifically what we do at TJ to support our students, inclusive of all the wonderful collaboration amongst staff.
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If your student is missing any item(s), please have them check the lost and found in the main office. Any items not claimed by December 18 will be donated to Clothes to Kids of Denver.
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It is that time again where we step in and help our school and community. We have multiple TJ families where the holidays are not necessarily a joyous time but a stressful time. We want to spread some holiday cheer and make this time fun and festive for these families by providing food and gifts to help them in their time of need during the holiday break. Samanda Davis has created a Sign-Up Genius for you to pick a specific item for a family, or you can always donate a gift card (Target or Walmart Preferred) for our DECA Elves to go shopping to pick up any needed items. If you have any questions feel free to ask either Samanda Davis or Matt Nicolo and we will definitely get it sorted out.
We have added 2 more families to our original list so we are still in need of a few donations. If you haven't signed up yet and you were feeling like you wanted to be a part of this here is your chance.
Link for Family Lists:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A45ACAC2EA64-holiday
Please feel free to pass this opportunity to friends and family. Thank you TJ Family for continually stepping up and paying it forward, it is an honor to work with you! Last year, 23 families & over 60 family members were positively impacted by the AAF Program. Over 1,000 lbs. of food & more than $5,000 in donations (gifts, gift cards, wrapping paper, etc.) were collected. Let's beat those impressive numbers this year TJ!
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Soles for Souls Shoe Drive
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The Leadership Class is holding a shoe drive between now and December 17th. Please bring in your used shoes which will all be donated to third world countries. Donations will be accepted every morning in the front lobby. Thanks in advance for your donations!
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Hygiene Drive - Dec. 2-13th
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Please support the TJ Hygiene Drive!
*Boxes for each class will be in the office for the donations (class with the most donations will be rewarded money towards their prom)
*All donations will go directly to teen moms
*Items we will need include...
Tampons
Pads
Lotion
Shampoo & Conditioner
Face Wipes
Hand Soaps
Body Wash
Deodorant
Thank you!
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Recycling Drive - Dec.18th
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Sustainability Club is hosting
a recycling drive for TJ students, teachers, and community members. After finals on Wednesday 12/18 at 10:30, people may bring in old school supplies, papers, or clothing. Everything will be sorted and then either recycled, donated, or reused. Please support the club and the school by bringing in these items. Location to be announced, but most likely in room 111. Thanks in advance, Spartans!
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Staff Appreciation Luncheon
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As we approach finals week, we want to show the TJ staff our appreciation with a holiday lunch and gift and we need your help to do it! TJ's PTO will host a Holiday Luncheon for staff on
Wednesday, December 18th
from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm in Room 111.
Sign up here
to contribute to the meal and let the staff know how much we value all their hard work.
If you would like to make a financial contribution to the teacher gifts or the meal, please
click here
to make an online donation.
Dropping Off Your Food Donations:
On Wednesday, December 18th, drop off your item in room 111 between 10:00-11:00 am. If your item does not need to be refrigerated or heated, you can drop it off in the main office kitchen on Tuesday before 3pm. Dishes that need to be served warm 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.
Your generosity at this busy time of year is so appreciated!
! ¡A medida que nos acercamos a la semana final, queremos mostrar al personal de TJ nuestro agradecimiento con un almuerzo y regalo de vacaciones y necesitamos su ayuda para hacerlo! TJ's PTO organizará un almuerzo de vacaciones para el personal el miércoles 18 de diciembre de 11:30 am - 12:30 pm en la habitación 111. Registrese aquí para contribuir a la comida y deje que el personal sepa cuánto valoramos todo su arduo trabajo.
Si desea hacer una contribución financiera a los regalos del maestro o la comida, haga clic aquí para hacer una donación en línea.
Dejar sus donaciones de alimentos: El miércoles 18 de diciembre, deje su artículo en la habitación 111 entre las 10:00-11:00 am. Si su artículo no necesita ser refrigerado o calentado, puede dejarlo en la cocina de la oficina principal el martes antes de las 3pm. Platos que necesitan ser servidos calientes deben ser entregados listos para servir en una olla de rocos equipada con un revestimiento para ayudarnos con la limpieza. Tenemos un montón de utensilios de servir, así que no hay necesidad de traer ninguno de los suyos.
¡Su generosidad en esta ajetreada época del año es tan apreciada!
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4th Annual TJ Online Auction
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This year's auction will be held
March 15-19, 2020!
The Online Auction is TJ's biggest fundraiser and we need your help collecting donations and promoting the event! Proceeds from the Auction directly benefit TJ students and staff by paying for classroom grants and
upgrades for improved working and learning
environments
. Last year the auction netted $12,000 and we want to keep the momentum going.
While you are
out and about over break hand out copies for the attached letter to businesses you frequent and ask them for a donation to your Denver Public School. The attached letter can also be emailed to businesses you have an email address for using the attached email template. If
you have any questions, please contact
hmbdvm@yahoo.com
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The DPS Ice Hockey team is comprised of students from around the district, including TJ! Check out the DPS Ice Hockey schedule and support the team!
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We are in need of two paraprofessionals for our Special Education students. If you are interested, please contact Paula Hammel at paula_hammel@dpsk12.org
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Instead of a business meeting in December, you are invited to celebrate the end of the first semester at the home of Eileen and Sam Robinson on
Tuesday, December 10th from 6-8pm. We'll provide some festive bites and a few sweets. Please bring a beverage to share or a White Elephant gift for an entertaining gift exchange. Feel free to drop in for a little while and spend some time celebrating with other parents. We would love for you to join us in raising a glass to our Spartans!
RSVP before December 9th to TJHSPTO@gmail.com. Directions will be provided when you RSVP.
The next regular business meeting will be on Tuesday, January 14th.
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Wondering how fundraising works at TJ? In the 2018-19 school year, PTO awarded almost $10,000 in classroom grants! While the bulk of the monies raised go toward these grants, PTO support the TJ community in several other ways.
- Teacher appreciation & staff wellness events
- Student Leadership sponsored events such as Homecoming and the Backyard BBQ
- Community events such as the Newcomer Cookout in August
- Parent education events such as the Screenagers documentary
In the last few years, the PTO has simplified fundraising by focusing on the following efforts...
ArtFest: Last year, we celebrated 30 years of this event. This is a tradition for the wider community and brings over 80 local artisans and small businesses together. In the 2018-19 school year, ArtFest raised $7,500 that went toward classroom grants.
- This year, we are taking a break to rethink how we produce ArtFest. Stay tuned for more information.
Online Auction: Last year's online auction netted $12,000! This is an easy way to include lots of people in supporting TJ. The auction is critical this year since we don't have any funds from ArtFest. We want to keep the momentum going and need your help collecting donations and promoting this event. This year's auction will be held on March 15-19, 2020.
- We will start planning for the auction at this month's PTO meeting on November 19th.
King Soopers Cards: This is an incredible source of FREE money. All you need to do is register your King Soopers loyalty card number or alternate ID (phone number) to earn money for TJ. After you register for the program, a percentage of ALL your King Soopers purchases will go to the PTO each month. The PTO grants a portion of these funds to each class at the beginning of the school year to help pay for senior year activities.
Amazon Smile: Again, FREE money. When you ramp up for your holiday shopping, go to
smile.amazon.com and select Thomas Jefferson High School Partners as your charitable organization to receive donations from your eligible purchases
before you begin shopping. Amazon will remember your choice for future purchases.
Class Fundraising Events: Parents serve as Class Sponsors to coordinate raising money for senior year activities. The Student Leadership Class works on raising money for Prom while parents focus on raising money for After Prom. This money is not part of the PTO general fund but is held for each class to use during their senior year.
The PTO can't do any of this without parents getting involved so we look forward having your support! The PTO is a 501c3 organization (official name: Thomas Jefferson High School Partners) so donations are tax deductible.
Together we are Spartan Strong!
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We now have TJ car magnets for $5!!
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Our store inventory has been moved upstairs and therefore we'll be selling at various events throughout the year. We'll be out cheering on the Spartans at fall sporting events and hope you'll come and purchase spirit wear from us.
Please email
tjhs.store@gmail.com
if you would like to purchase something & we would be happy to get the spirit wear for you. We can arrange to have items picked up.
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Yearbook Announcements:
Price:
The earlier you buy your book, the more you save! Please see the discount schedule below. Buy your book now for the most savings!
Purchase before:
9-27-19 = $50
11-1-19 = $55
1-31-20 = $60
From February 1st on, the book will be $65 until sold out.
Senior Recognition Ad:
To purchase an ad, please visit the yearbook website.
All
information about the yearbook can found on the journal under the News & Events tab or by clicking here.
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News from the Future Center
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College Advisor, Thomas Jefferson High School
Denver Scholarship Foundation | a 501(c)(3) Public Charity
3950 S. Holly Street | Denver, CO 80237
O 720.423.7134 F 720.423.7098
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Mental Health and Social/Emotional Tips
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Did You Know...?
The holiday season is advertised as a time of joy and giving, filled with food, family, and friends. These advertisements are manufactured in whole by large corporations to pray on the consumer, in part by painting a picture of the perfect holiday. Much less focus has been placed on the negative effects that the holiday season can have on a person. Which is often referred to as holiday stress.
Causes of Holiday Stress
- Increased family responsibility as students are on break from school.
- Increased spending due to seasonal changes; electric bill, warm clothing, etc.
- Increased spending due to holiday shopping; presents, large meals, and travel expenses.
- Increased time constraints due to work parties, family gatherings, and vacations.
Ways to Combat Holiday Stress
Strengthen Social Connections:
Supportive social relationships can help individuals manage a variety of challenges. The holiday season can be used to reconnect with positive people in our lives. While everyone enjoys gifts, a short phone call or quick lunch date can be just as rewarding.
Set Reasonable Goals:
Wanting your child to have a wonderful holiday is expected, but setting unreasonable expectations to meet this goal can lead to stress and anxiety. Understanding what your family is capable of and keeping expectations within those limits will help reduce unnecessary holiday stress. Remember, some things will not go as planned.
Keep Things in Perspective:
Remember, holiday season is short! Prioritize your schedule so that your most important holiday tasks are not over looked. Consider mishaps or problems that could possibly occur in order to prepare oneself for future pitfalls. Tasks unrelated to the holiday season, that can be put off until later, can be followed up after the holidays are over.
Get Enough Exercise:
Research shows that regular exercise can help people manage stress and anxiety. This stress can be exacerbated by the reduced amount of sunlight in the winter months, as well as dietary changes that occur due to an increased presence of sugary food.
Say, "No":
Stress accumulates during the holiday season primarily through constraint on money and time. Holiday events such as parties, gift exchanges, and family trips can cause further constraint on time and money. Knowing how and when to say "no" can alleviate this form of stress.
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Mental Health and Social Emotional "Did You Know":
Compiled by Samanda Davis, LCSW, MSW and Natalie Koncz, Ed.S., NCSP.
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TJ Laptop Fundraising Opportunity
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Food and Nutrition Resources for Families
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Remember - TJ gear is available
in the Spartan Store. If you would like to make a purchase, please contact tjhs.store@gmail.com.
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We're looking for volunteers to host future events for our class parents. If interested, please come to the next PTO meeting, or send an email to
thetzel@comcast.net
; or
colley_moe@comcast.net
to find out more. Class sponsors are Jason Klimczak and Elizabeth Lynch. Parent sponsor is Jen Abram - she can be reached at
jenabram18@gmail.com.
CLASS OF 2021 SHIRTS ON SALE
Long sleeve $15 Short Sleeved $10
See Mrs Lynch in Room 11
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Class of 2022 - Sophomores
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Be on the lookout for the No Mingle Jingle Fundraising event December 9-13th. Invitation to donate to the Class of 2022 coming soon!
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Julie Rubin (rubin_j@comcast.net) or Marlene Talavera (TJSpartans2022@gmail.com).
The class of 2022 has two faculty sponsors,
Jillian Gleason and Maggie Kennedy, but parents are needed to work with the staff to plan fundraising activities. Parent sponsors also plan community building activities for the parents of the class of 2022. Each
class is expected to raise money needed to host their Prom, After Prom and other activities senior year. The sooner the fundraiser get started, the more choices there will be for events senior year. The time commitment can be as little or as much you can share.
Your involvement in any capacity is important and appreciated. We are successful because of your behind-the-scenes contributions, large and small. It all adds up to a stronger community. An engaged parent body shows our students that we care about them!
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Want to have fun & raise $$ with TJ 2023 Parents at a Bronco Game?
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SPORTING EVENT VOLUNTEERS through ARGUS EVENT STAFF
NOTE NEW DATE: Sunday, December 29, 2019 Bronco Game
JOIN OUR TJ TEAM! This is an ongoing volunteer opportunity and fundraiser for Class of 2023. TJ Parents will be working with Argus Event Staff to volunteer at a number of various athletic events around town that fit
your schedule! In turn, we make money for Class of 2023. Events include Bronco games, CU Basketball, Coors Field Concerts and more! Volunteer for one event or all of them! Whatever fits your schedule and it is a fun way to meet other Freshmen parents!
1st EVENT: Denver Bronco Game Sunday, December 29, 2019, 11:30a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (minimum of four hours at Empower Field at Mile High)
WHO: TJ Parents, Your Friends or Relatives 18 or older
WHAT: Will volunteer as ticket scanners or ushers and will be trained the evening of the event
UNIFORM: Wear black shoes, black pants. Argus provides clean shirt uniform for the evening.
BENEFIT: Your approximately 4 hours of time at the event or more will gross $60+ for the Class of 2023 (10 parents = $600++ per event)
WAIVER:
Argus requires a free secure background check on all volunteers - please first click here to get started as an approved TJ Volunteer for this Argus Fundraiser. Note: within the waiver please insert the following on page 2: NPO Organization is TJHS Partners and NPO Contact is Eva Madrigal. If there is an issue about info requested or a glitch, please call our Argus Contact: Kim Blosser 720-937-8043
SIGN UP:
Please click on the Sign up Genius Link below to let us know:
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You will be in our Pool of TJ 2023 Argus Volunteers - we'll notify you of upcoming events to sign up for!
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If you can, please volunteer and sign up for the 1st EVENT: Denver Bronco Football Game, Sunday, December 29, 2019, 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (at the maximum) at Empower Field at Mile High.
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Eva Madrigal TJ Parent Coordinator of Argus Events will be in touch with you about parking recommendations, carpooling opportunities, confirming volunteering, more exact timing of shift, answer questions, etc.
-Team '23
Thanks for supporting the Click N Shop Pampered Chef Fundraiser! We will have another Click N Shop opportunity with another cool company soon! We're off to a great start - thank you to so many volunteers! As always, please contact us if you'd like to be involved planning, have some ideas or want to jump in to help. Contact Catherine Poirier -
cpoirier@bodybark.com
or Christy Jordan
christy.jordan@comcast.net.
Please join us and mark your calendar! Next group meeting, after Winter Break - Wednesday, January 8, 2020! 6:30 p.m. Location TBA.
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