March 15, 2021
Parents and Students,
Amazingly enough, we have 9 weeks left in this school year! Parents - thank you for that you have done throughout this year. We really need your help to finish the year strong. We need your help to encourage kids to attend class, turn in work, and communicate to their teachers if anything comes up preventing them from doing that.
Spring break will be the week of March 29th. While we hope that many Spartans will be able to take a break and spend some time away from screens, it is the perfect time for students who are behind to buckle down and get back on track before the final push of the semester.
Padres y estudiantes,
Amazingly suficiente, tenemos 9 semanas restantes en este año escolar! Padres - gracias por lo que ha hecho a lo largo de este año. Realmente necesitamos su ayuda para terminar el año fuerte. Necesitamos su ayuda para animar a los niños a asistir a clases, a trabajar y a comunicarse con sus maestros si algo les impide hacerlo.
Las vacaciones de primavera serán la semana del 29th de marzo. Aunque esperamos que muchos espartanos puedan tomarse un descanso y pasar algún tiempo lejos de las pantallas, es el momento perfecto para los estudiantes que están detrás para abrocharse y volver a la pista antes del empuje final del semestre.
Administrator's Corner
Paula Hammel
Assistant Principal
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Monday-
Tuesday-
- In-person learning (Cohort A-L)
- Athletics in Prevention - Community Conversation: 2:00 p.m. (details below)
Wednesday-
- In-person learning (Cohort A-L)
Thursday-
- In-person learning (Cohort M-Z)
Friday-
- In-person learning (Cohort M-Z)
Saturday-
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Four of our TJ students met with the Southmoor Elementary staff last week to talk about their experiences while in elementary school. The bulk of the conversation was around equity and race. Our students were amazing. If you see or talk with any of these students please congratulate them and thank them for making us look so good: Lily Trautman, Terris Griffis. Aliana Martinez-Markey, and Alize Matinez-Madrid
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From DPS: Updates on Snow Day Policy for 2020-21
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This past year, we've had to make many decisions on scenarios that are outside our typical way of doing things in order to support our students and make up for lost learning time due to the pandemic. With that in mind, we realize our snow day decisions this school year -- while made with the best intentions for our students and educators -- may have caused confusion and been difficult to apply, such as the two-hour delay we called for recently. After gathering feedback, DPS leadership has created an outline for how we will handle snow days for the rest of the 2020-21 school year:
- For a single snow day, we will do a traditional snow day, with no in-person or remote learning.
- If, due to weather, we are not able to safely allow students to attend in person for multiple days, then starting on the second day we will pivot to remote learning.
- To support in planning and this shift, any time we are considering a potential snow day, we will send messaging to schools by mid-day the day before to remind students and teachers to prepare (such as by taking home computers) in the event that it becomes a multi-day event and we need to shift to a virtual model.
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Today's Mental Health Event - Rescheduled for 3/22 |
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School Health Professional Megan Miccio will be speaking to the TJ community about mental health on March 22, 2021 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM Mountain Time. All TJ students, parents, and faculty are welcome! Use the Zoom link below to join the event.
Topic: TJ Interact Mental Health Speaker
Time: Mar 22, 2021 11:30 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 918 8629 4657
Passcode: Eba1aM
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TJ Alum Jim Gray Returns for a Visit |
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TJ Alum Jim Gray came for a visit last week! He was able to connect with a number of people, and gave out signed copies of his bestselling book, Talking to GOATs. Thanks for the visit, Jim!
Jim Gray (born November 11, 1959 in Denver, Colorado) is an American sportscaster. He is currently with Showtime, Fox, and Westwood One Radio network, as a reporter, commentator, and interviewer, having served in the same capacity at ESPN, NBC Sports and CBS Sports.
Gray is an Emmy Award-winning journalist, reporter, producer, and executive producer of sports documentaries and features. He is the author of the best seller, Talking to GOATs, The Moments You Remember and the Stories You Never Heard.
Gray was inducted with the class of 2018 into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, and with the class of 2020 he was honored by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, with the prestigious Curt Gowdy Award.
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Hi Spartans,
If you purchased a yearbook last year and didn't pick it up please email Carla_allen@dpsk12.org and let her know if you are in the building and would like to stop by her office (Treasurer Office down the hall from the Main Office) or if you are Virtual she can leave it at the front door with the receptionist.
Thank you and Stay Safe!
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We will be working on a new collection of items for an online sale. Please watch the newsletter and School Deets for information. Reach out to TJHS.STORE@GMAIL.COM with any questions!
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School Based Health Centers are OPEN! |
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Denver Health School Based Clinic Staff is excited to welcome back students returning for in-person learning! Whether you are staying remote or coming back to school, we are here for you. Give us a call at 720-423-7190 to set up an appointment! #werehereforyou #covid19 #denverpublicschools
Thomas Jefferson School Based Clinic: 720-423-7190
Consent for Thomas Jefferson School Based Clinic:
English:
Spanish:
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Thank You, Ms. Lupo!
The TJ PTO would like to thank Emily Lupo, TJ's Dean of Culture, for joining our PTO meeting last Tuesday evening. Ms. Lupo shared her impressive educational background and training in Restorative Justice and Conflict Resolution practices. The TJ community is very fortunate to have Ms. Lupo as part of its administrative team!
DPS School Resource Officer Transition Committee
For the March TJ PTO meeting minutes, a video recording, and the current financial summary, please visit the TJ PTO webpage (https://tjhs.dpsk12.org/pto/).
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Athletics in Prevention - A Two-Part Community Conversation |
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Male coaches, male student athletes, advocates, and gender-based violence prevention experts are changing their campus culture every day. Each of them has the opportunity to shape the social norms in their community and uplift healthy masculinity. Tune inext week to hear coaches and prevention experts talk about the value of their collaboration, as well as challenges and barriers they have overcome, and successes they have built along the way.
Join Men Can Stop Rape, Willamette University, Doane University and Hastings College for Athletics in Prevention: A Two-Part Community Conversation. The first part will feature two coaches and two prevention experts from different campuses. The second part will feature four student athletes from different campuses participating in and doing this work.
Mark your calendars for Part 1 on March 16th at 4pm EST and Part 2 on March 23rd at 4pm EST!
During the conversation, tweet questions to @mencanstoprape using the hashtag #HMseries; or submit them in the comment section on YouTube.
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TJ Food Drive and Distribution Program |
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In preparation for students being out of school for Spring Break we will be distributing food to our TJ families the week of March 22 (distribution details forthcoming). Our specific needs for this distribution are the following:
· Peanut Butter
· Jelly
· Cereal
· Granola/Snack/Breakfast Bars
· Canned Fruit
Donations can be delivered to any of the following addresses:
· 7996 E. Jefferson Place, Denver, 80237
· 7500 E. Dartmouth Avenue #25, Denver, 80231
· 2750 E. Bates Avenue, Denver, 80210
· 3732 S. Sebring Court, Denver, 80237
· 6895 Eastmoor Drive, Denver, 80237
· 7925 E. Mexico Avenue, Denver, 80231
· 2805 S. Gilpin Street, Denver, 80210
· 3614 S. Hudson Street, Denver, 80237
· 3004 S. Milwaukee Circle, Denver, 80210
· 3734 S. Oneida Way, Denver, 80237
· 3771 S. Rosemary Way, Denver, 80237
Your continued contributions and support is appreciated! This would not be possible without the support of our community - thank you!
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5th Annual Thomas Jefferson High School Auction |
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The TJHS 2021 Auction Letter provides additional information on the Auction and has the TJ Tax ID #, as donations to TJ are tax-deductible. This can be given to businesses when requesting a donation. Donation information can be submitted directly into the Auction system here: https://tjhs.ptapal.com.
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Sustainability and Tree-Plenish Opportunity |
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The TreePlenish Event through Sustainability Club where students are selling saplings to plant to offset paper usage is on Saturday May 1st and you can order a tree until April 1st. Saplings are $5 and you can pick the option to have the volunteers plant it in your yard or to pick it up at TJ that day! We have about 30 more trees to sell to get to our goal.
In addition, we are looking for groups of volunteers (2-3 per group!) if you would like to sign up with a buddy! It will be CO-VID friendly as no more than two households can be combined.
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College and Career Readiness |
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Applying for a summer job or internship?
Come join us on Friday, March 19th at 1:30 for Fundamental Fridays: Resume a workshop to
getting support creating a resume with tips, tricks, and resources!
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Our goal is that all students graduate college and career ready. One of the ways we achieve this goal is to support students' career and college exploration through programs that provide opportunities for students to discover how their interests and passions might someday fit into the world of work. There are many resources to help you learn more about career and college programs in DPS, visit collegeandcareer.dpsk12.org to learn more! Handouts: English / Spanish
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Matthew Mason (He/Him/His)
Navigator at Thomas Jefferson High School
DPS Career and College Success
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Annual All for One Golf Tournament - Golfers and Advertisers Needed! |
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The Annual All For One Golf Tournament will be held at Wellshire Golf Course on June 12th. Net proceeds from the tournament are awarded equally to TJ High School and three other neighborhood schools each year, totally $20,000 since 2014. You can participate as a golfer or get lots of exposure for your business as an advertiser. All the details can be found at www.allforonegolf.org or call John at 720 232-4554.
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Food and Nutrition Services |
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The FNS (Food and Nutrition Services) team had a meeting this morning with folks from the Colorado Food Cluster (CFC). CFC has launched a new initiative to deliver 7-day meal boxes with (7) suppers and (7) snacks to families in Denver. They are currently working with various charter schools, but they have the capacity to expand to other DPS schools.
FNS is not "involved" with this effort as we are not the vendor providing the suppers/snacks. However CFC is working directly with DPS schools to sign up families at no charge. The meals are available for kids ages 6-18 years old. Below is the sign up form and is available in English and Spanish.
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Chromebook and Materials Distribution - By Appointment Only |
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Dear Spartan Families,
TJHS will continue to offer pick up opportunities for Chromebooks and class materials distribution by appointment only.
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To make a request please fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/h381kzTdGeEnXTa46
- We will contact you using the email address provided in the form to arrange a time for pickup.
- If you are returning damaged technology please make sure the power cord is returned with the unit
- We are out of Wifi Hotspots and we don't know when additional units will be made available.
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In an effort to provide GT students and their families with the resources and supports needed to begin/complete their Advanced Learning Plan (ALP), the TJHS GT Site Team has created a Google Classroom for each GT grade level. The title and code for each grade level is listed below:
TJHS Gifted and Talented 2024 Cohort - doyqstu
TJHS Gifted and Talented 2023 Cohort - b7vpvfn
TJHS Gifted and Talented 2022 Cohort - orzg7to
TJHS Gifted and Talented 2021 Cohort - by7mjwi
The TJHS GT Site Team, working alongside our District GT Partners, has included resources, websites and documents to help you complete your ALP goals. Keep in mind that there are affective as well as academic goals. At this time, students should only focus on the Goals / Advanced Learning Plan section and not worry about the badges right now. We don't want you to get in there and feel overwhelmed.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Ms. Tate, our Dean Instruction and GT Point of Contact at adria_tate@dpsk12.org
Our District GT Partner is Brian Beard, brian_beard@dpsk12.org, and you may receive GT newsletters from his office with internship and university opportunities.
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Mental Health and Social/Emotional Tips |
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Athletics in Prevention: A Two-Part Community Conversation
Male coaches, male student athletes, advocates, and gender-based violence prevention experts are changing their campus culture every day. Each of them has the opportunity to shape the social norms in their community and uplift healthy masculinity. Tune in next week to hear coaches and prevention experts talk about the value of their collaboration, as well as challenges and barriers they have overcome, and successes they have built along the way.
Join Men Can Stop Rape, Willamette University, Doane University and Hastings College for Athletics in Prevention: A Two-Part Community Conversation. The first part will feature two coaches and two prevention experts from different campuses. The second part will feature four student athletes from different campuses participating in and doing this work.
Mark your calendars for Part 1 on March 16th at 4pm EST and Part 2 on March 23rd at 4pm EST!
During the conversation, tweet questions to @mencanstoprape using the hashtag #HMseries; or submit them in the comment section on YouTube.
Mental Health and Social Emotional "Did You Know": Compiled by Samanda Davis, LCSW, MSW and Natalie Koncz, Ed.S., NCSP. Resources: https://mcsr.org/home
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News from the Future Center |
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Class of 2021,
Congratulations on surpassing $1.5 MILLION earned in scholarships. Well done!
As always, you’ll find Weekly Scholarship Highlights and many other resources by accessing the TJ Future Center 2021 schoology course and calendar. Schedule a time for us to meet and review your next steps!
Class of 2022 and Parents,
Your College 101 Virtual Info Session is on March 24th from 5:30-7:30pm English and Spanish sessions will be offered. Please let us know that you’ll be attending by completing this form.
Please visit your TJ Future Center Schoology course for an assignment regarding your college search and Junior Survey completion. At this time, you can find Summer College Prep Program info, start your scholarship search, review essay tips and view Virtual College Tours.
Upcoming Deadlines and Events:
Monday, March 15th: FINAL CU Boulder Scholarship Deadline
Wednesday, March 17th: CU Boulder Next Steps Presentation, CU Boulder Summer Bridge Apps DUE
Thursday, March 18th: Virtual Career Panel: Creative Industries, Henkel Diversity Scholarship DUE, Rotary Scholarship DUE
Saturday, March 20th: MSU Denver Admitted Student Info Session
Monday, March 22nd: CU Boulder Next Steps Presentation
Wednesday, March 24th: College 101 for the Class of 2022 Scholars and Parents
Emily Webster
College Advisor | Thomas Jefferson High School
Denver Scholarship Foundation | a 501(c)(3) Public Charity
789 Sherman Street, Suite 610 | Denver, CO 80203
emily_webster@dpsk12.net
ewebster@denverscholarship.org
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Prom:
TBD
Senior Awards:
Date: May 4, 2021 @ 5:00 pm Location: TBD
Senior Check-Out:
Breakfast
Graduation Rehearsal Cap & Gown Pick-up
Date: May 14, 2021
Breakfast Time: 7:00 am
Rehearsal Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 am Cap & Gown Pick-up
Graduation Information:
Date: May 18, 2021
Rehearsal Time: 12:00 pm
Ceremony Time: 1:00 pm
Place: DU Magness Arena
Possible Graduation Scenarios
Interim Superintendent Jones and his Senior Leadership Team will make a district-wide decision regarding commencement ceremonies by Spring Break.
The scenarios we are considering for this year's graduation season are below:
Scenario 1:
In Person/Indoors (normal)
Schools manage event coordination with the venue and vendors as normal
Scenario 2:
In person/Indoors (limited guests to 0 or 2 depending on regulations) Schools manage event coordination and logistics with the venue as normal
Scenario 3:
In person/Outdoors (limited guests to 0 or 2 depending on regulations) Liloni is managing venue coordination with the various venues at a district level
Schools will be responsible for school coordination and communication with both Liloni and students
Centrally supported live streaming option will be available
Dick's Sporting Goods Park
Empower Field at Mile High
University of Denver Barton Lacrosse Stadium All-City Field
Scenario 4:
Alternative Celebrations (similar to 2020)
Schools responsible for coordination
Centrally supported live streaming option will be available
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