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Administrator's Corner
May 15, 2023
Recently, DPS Superintendent Dr. Marrero sent out a draft Long Term Safety Plan. See his message below for more information and opportunities to give feedback.
Due to the graduation ceremony on Thursday, there will be no school for any students. Congratulations to our graduating seniors!
For all other students, finals start next week. Please click here for the finals schedule.
We're almost there...finish strong, Spartans!
Recientemente, el Superintendente de DPS, Dr. Marrero, envió un borrador del Plan de Seguridad a Largo Plazo. Vea su mensaje a continuación para obtener más información y oportunidades para dar su opinión.
Debido a la ceremonia de graduación del jueves, no habrá escuela para ningún estudiante. ¡Felicitaciones a nuestros graduados de último año!
Para todos los demás estudiantes, las finales comienzan la próxima semana. Por favor, haga clic aquí para ver el calendario final.
Ya casi llegamos... ¡Terminen fuertes, espartanos!
Anne Rice
Athletic Director
Assistant Principal
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Monday-
- Senior Breakfast: 7:00 a.m.
- Rehearsal, Cap & Gown pickup: 8:00-10:00 a.m.
- DPS Orchestra Festival: 6-8 p.m. - Soiled Dove Underground
Tuesday-
- Graduation Rehearsal at DU: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Art Show - at lunch and from 4:30-6:30 p.m. (details below)
- Class of 2025 Fundraiser at Bad Daddy's Burger Bar: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (details below)
Wednesday-
- Art Show - at lunch and from 4:30-6:30 p.m. (details below)
- Food Bank Distribution: 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Thursday-
- No school for students
- TJ 2023 Graduation Ceremony: Senior Arrival at 1:00 p.m., Ceremony at 2:00 p.m. (details below)
Friday-
- Juniors and Junk Food - after school
Saturday-
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Orion Nguyen and Khushi Thakor were honored at the AEAC (Asian Education Advisory Council) awards ceremony last week - both in the category of leadership. Khushi was selected as the winner in the leadership category for high school, with her contributions as a membership in the TJ leadership class, work on the cheer team, as well as her role as an officer in the Tri-M Music Honor Society. Congratulations!
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- TJ Robotics students ended the year with a splash competing in the First Annual Sparta Robotica Sink or Swim Cardboard Boat Race. Teams were given 2 rolls of Duct Tape, assorted moving boxes, and eight class periods to design and build boats capable of transporting two students across the pool and back. The competition consisted of four events: Fastest Boat (down and back), Most Laps Completed, Best Boat (judged) and Most Spectacular Sinkage (judged).
The Winning Teams were as follows:
Fastest Boat: Benjamin Barfunkle Fanta (aka) The Fortress (aka) Bob Sled (aka) The Bamboozling Bamboo Raft (aka) Sab-boat-tag (aka) Timmy (aka) The Fridge.
Most Laps Completed: Benjamin Barfunkle Fanta (aka) The Fortress (aka) Bob Sled (aka) The Bamboozling Bamboo Raft (aka) Sab-boat-tag (aka) Timmy (aka) The Fridge.
Best Boat: Benjamin Barfunkle Fanta (aka) The Fortress (aka) Bob Sled (aka) The Bamboozling Bamboo Raft (aka) Sab-boat-tag (aka) Timmy (aka) The Fridge.
Most Spectacular Sinkage: Boatty White
Congratulations to all those who competed and thank you to the judges.
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Our very own junior Charlie Koupal (aka Charlie Wonder) will be playing a show at Red Rocks on May 25th! What a rockstar!
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DPS Long Term Safety Plan - Please Provide Feedback | |
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The district is seeking feedback via this interactive survey, open now through Sunday, May 21. The survey is open to all members of the DPS community and available in all languages. Please note that this survey is unlike other surveys DPS has administered this year. Watch this video to learn more about how this interactive survey works.
The feedback we receive on version 1.0 of the Long-term Safety Plan will be used to create a second draft, which will be released by Friday, May 26. We will then conduct another round of community feedback, which will inform the final version of the plan that will be shared Friday, June 30.
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Click here for important information from DU regarding parking, the new bag policy, and more!
Click here for Graduation FAQs!
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That’s a Wrap!
The final PTO meeting of the year was held last week and featured updated from Mr. Christoff
on various topics of interest to the group. Minutes from the meeting and the April, 2023 financial
statement are found online here.
The PTO board has a few vacancies for next school year. Please contact us at
TJHSpto@gmail.com if you are interested in learning more about our openings: Secretary,
Fundraising Chair(s) and two “Member-at-Large” positions representing the Classes of 2026
and 2027.
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THANK YOU Senior Parents!
To the parents of our seniors, the PTO thanks you for your years of support! Whether you have
been an active member of the PTO or supported your student’s activities at TJ in other ways,
THANK YOU for being part of the “village” that got our students to finish line!
Special thanks to the “graduating” members of the PTO Board: Teri Hetzel (Treasurer), Lisa
LoJacono (Secretary), Janet Willson (Member at Large), Christy Jordan and Catherine
Poirier (Class Committee Chairs), Melissa Lindstrom (Grants Chair), and Karla Henke (past
School Store Manager).
$22,000 in Spartan Grants Awarded to the School
Last month, the PTO awarded 22 grants, totaling over $22,000 to the school, through our
Spartan Grants program. This included funding for student activities and competitions
(DECA, SkillsUSA, JROTC, Speech & Debate, Athletics & Activities), classroom support
(Math, CCT, Journalism, Fine Arts, Exceptional Student Services, Physics) and our Student
Support Team. We are proud to be able to support the school and thank you for your
contributions and donations to the TJ Auction, which provided funding for the grant program for
the past 7 years. Thank you to Melissa Lindstrom and Brooke Bolinske for coordinating this
year’s grant program.
DPS Safety Survey
Please take a moment to give DPS feedback on the draft of the district’s Safety Plan. The survey will be available until May 19 and will help inform future practices around school safety. More information is found on the DPS website and in emails sent to their parent mailing list. (On the DPS website, scroll down to “Feedback Survey”)
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TJ Food Distribution Program | |
The TJHS student art show is here! Support your fellow SpARTans and the arts at TJHS! Ceramic, drawing & painting students' artwork will be on display May 16th & 17th during lunch and both evenings from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Come see all the AmAzInG artwork made this semester. | |
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The TJHS Senior Art Show will be held at Blue Tile Art Space (BTAS) in Englewood this year! Join us at the reception to celebrate our amazing Senior artists! Seniors will experience curating, hanging, exhibiting publicly, marketing and other skills as they produce their own exhibit. See the flyer for details and come support our seniors. All are welcome. Bring your friends and family to see our ceramics, drawings, paintings, mixed media artworks and more! The exhibit is open to the public May 8 - May 20. BTAS is located at 3944 South Broadway, Englewood 80113.
BTAS hours of operation:
Closed Sunday & Monday
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10-4
Also by appointment (contact Ms. Biermann at tbierm1@dpsk12.net).
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DPS and DSF Explore Auraria Campus - May 20 | |
Current Juniors - Reserve your Senior Parking Spot | | |
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Juniors!
You can start reserving your parking spots for next year! These are the spots you can paint and the cost is $50.
They are first come first served.
Please see Carla Allen in the Treasurer's Office before and after school and at lunchtime!
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Online Registration for 2023-24
Current DPS families – save time by updating your student’s information online! By completing this process using your Parent Portal account, you can avoid paper forms and save time at the school during the fall return. All SchoolChoice applicants must have an accepted seat prior to registering their student. Select one of the windows available to register your student(s) online for 2023-24:
- The “Early Bird” window, May 8-19
- Current year, late July-September 1st
To register online, primary legal guardians of current DPS students must have an active DPS Parent Portal account. Visit myportal.dpsk12.org to sign up, or to check that your account is active and ready.
For more information on how to complete online registration, contact the front office or visit schoolchoice.dpsk12.org.
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This summer families will need to complete a form in order to check out a student chromebook over the summer. Families will receive a link to the opt-in form through the Your Voice/ Tu Voz survey and through School Messenger. If a family does not complete the survey they will be charged for the device and it will be locked down.
Seniors you must turn-in your chromebook, charger, and hotspot (if it applies) during check-out. Please be sure that it is free of any stickers and note any issues that it may have.
For students transferring out of the district the same applies, but instead of during check-out. You will be turning it in after your last final.
Here is a link to the survey if anyone is having issues: https://survey.k12insight.com/r/3QknXz
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- As Seniors check out, please go to Parent Portal and pay their fees so that they can check out on May 12th
- AP Testing is rapidly approaching in May. If you haven't paid for your student's AP test in MySchoolBucks, please go to your Parent Portal and pay for it before exam day.
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Finals Week Schedule - Week of May 22 | |
Finals week will be here before you know it! Please plan accordingly. | |
All for One Golf Tournament - Sponsors and Players Needed! | |
Summer Opportunities in Career Exploration and More! | |
Check out this slide deck to see summer internship opportunities, summer camps and academies, current available apprenticeship opportunities for next school year and more! Email emily_bobrick@dpsk12.net with questions or for more info. | |
Looking for a TJ hoodie, t-shirt, PJ pants, hat, seat cushion, sticker, bracelet, etc.? Please email us at TJHS.Store@gmail.com and we’ll help you get the items you want. | |
Mental Health and Social/Emotional Tips | |
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Did You Know…?
(en español)
Sometimes we just need a quick grounding break throughout the day. It is a hectic time of the year, and making sure you are taking care of yourself is important.
Please enjoy this short breathing video that you can do anywhere. The intention is to help you pause, recenter yourself, and calm your body.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inpok4MKVLM
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News from the Denver Scholarship Foundation Future Center | |
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Congratulations, Class of 2023!
Best wishes for your future endeavors.
Class of 2024 and families: Be sure to check your schoology course list for YOUR TJ Future Center 2024 course. Use the resources provided to continue your college planning. Build your college and scholarship list and start your college essays over the next few months to be ready for your college app process in the fall!
Emily Webster
DSF College Advisor
emily_webster@dpsk12.net
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MARK YOUR 2023 CALENDAR!
UPCOMING EVENTS for SENIOR Class of 2023!
* SENIORS & PARENTS GRADUATION INFO
TJ CLASS OF 2023 MANDATORY GRADUATION DATES:
Senior Breakfast, Rehearsal, Cap & Gown Pick-up:
Monday, May 15, 2023 - 7:00 a.m. Senior Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Rehearsal, Cap & Gown Pick-up
Thomas Jefferson High School
Graduation Rehearsal:
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 - 10:00 a.m. to Noon
University of Denver - Magness Arena
(*Optional TJ Senior Tailgate Event at TJ Senior Parking Lot) Following Rehearsal
approx, 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. )
TJ 2023 Graduation Ceremony:
Thursday, May 18, 2023 - Senior Arrival at 12:45 p.m. Guest Arrival Starting at 1:00 p.m.
Ceremony at 2:00 p.m.
University of Denver - Magness Arena
There is not a limit on Graduation Guests, No tickets Required
For Questions Contact Danyelle Charles: ddillar@dpsk12.net 720-423-7050
For a printable version Click Here:
TJ CLASS OF 2023 MANDATORY GRADUATION DATES
Click here for important information from DU regarding parking, the new bag policy, and more!
Click here for Graduation FAQs!
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THANK YOU 2023 SENIOR PARENTS!
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2023 Parents: We are so very grateful for your support, your energy, your time, your donations, your resources, your ideas, your help, your contacts, your patience and your amazing dedication to helping the Class of 2023 have a great experience at TJ.
With your volunteering, help and donations, we have accomplished so much during the past four years - in-spite of Covid shutdowns and restricted school activities. From our very first kick-off fundraisers, $23 for ‘23, Season Opener Fundraiser event, On-line Game Night, Costume Kick-Ball and Sophomore S’mores, to Junior Year Homecoming Bonfire, RoofTop & Rap & Left Right Center Fundraisers, and Juniors and Junkfood, to Senior Sleepout, Senior Splash Pool Party, Senior Shades and Oktoberfest Fundraiser to Team 2023’s incredible work all culminating with our safe, zero-incident, amazing After Prom celebration for 200 students!
We are so thrilled to have gotten to meet so many of you and appreciate all of your involvement. We wish you and your tremendous 2023 Seniors the absolute best of luck! We know they have such exciting futures ahead and can’t wait to see what this class of TJ Alumni Accomplish! OH THE PLACES THEY’LL GO!
GO 2023 SPARTANS! SEE YOU AT GRADUATION!
With gratitude,
2023 Class Sponsors:
Catherine Poirier catherinepoirier@comcast.net and
Christy Jordan christy.jordan@comcast.net
2023 Class Faculty Sponsors:
Mrs. Annie Berg, MSW, annie_berg@dpsk12.net - Room 114B and
Mr. Nic Long, nicholas_long@dpsk12.net - Room 237
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The end is near! Below is information for the last student event for the school year along with other upcoming senior class things to know!
The parents and community have been so generous in supporting the Class of 2024 and we can’t thank you enough!
IMPORTANT DATES & EVENTS
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Senior Parking Lot Space Painting – Summer through August 20, 2023: TJ Tradition for seniors who purchased a parking space in the senior section. Please adhere to the contract you signed from Mrs. Allen about painting rules.
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Senior Overalls – on the student’s own time: TJ Tradition of decorating white painter’s overalls - DO NOT WAIT TO BUY! Wear on the 1st day of school, Pep Rallies, Football Games, Homecoming Week, Homecoming game, TJ Spirit Days and more TJ events! Available at Guiry’s, AMAZON, Dickies.com, Sherwin Williams Paint Store and Army Surplus. If you need financial assistance, please speak to your TJ counselor
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"15 Minutes of Fame" – August 7-11, 2023: Senior meeting with your TJ Counselor - Students book individual appointments to review graduation requirements, parents welcome. TJ will send info in email notification of how to sign up Senior contracts signed. Final time to turn in Senior Sleepout Contracts and $ if you haven’t already!
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2023/2024 Registration - online registration on-going starting in May 2023. Completed by Friday August 11, 2023
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Senior Sleepout – Sunday, August 20, 7pm – Monday, August 21, 7:30am TJ Softball Fields.Cost: $24 DUE with SIGNED CONTRACT by August 11; the contract is available to students in Schoology. Our new 2024 Seniors kick-off the year together as TJ Senior Sleepout Tradition Continues! Seniors bring sleeping bags, play games, s’mores, pizza, t-shirts, watch outdoor movies and have fun under the stars! OUTSIDE RAIN OR SHINE! Breakfast is served in the morning. Seniors greet, cheer and welcome the incoming Freshmen. $24 Final Deadline is Fri, Aug. 11 $25 for Walk up (T-shirt not guaranteed)- online payment preferred: MySchoolBucks (search for: 2024 Senior Sleepout) Cash or Check to TJHS 2024 is also accepted by Treasurer Mrs. Allen. SIGNED CONTRACTS, PAYMENT, AND T-SHIRT SIZE DUE by August 11; turn contracts and payment into the folder at Ms. Moore’s desk. Proceeds from this event will be for the Senior Class Prom. Parent Chaperones needed to spend the night, help monitor, manage the event and activities. The signup is being finalized and will be sent out to parents, stay tuned!
Please consider donating to the Class of 2024 Prom!
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https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZI5ZQ2XQU04MZG_ZZ5Y8RLWT7OPN6F
Class Donations
Have you donated to the Class of 2024 yet? If you have, thank you! If you haven’t, now is your chance! As a final push for the current school year, we are asking that each family donate $50-$100 to the class for after prom. If this happens, we can guarantee funds for after-prom and can focus on fun Senior year events and planning!
Of course, donations at any time and in any amount are always welcome and corporate matching is always accepted!
Please click on the PTO Square link to support the class. Feel free to pass the link onto family and friends! (https://tjhsstore.square.site/product/2024-class-donations/96)
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Class of 2025 - Sophomores | |
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Class of 2025 Fundraiser at Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar DTC
May 16th from 11-9
Go for lunch, go for dinner, go for drinks!! Have family in town for
graduation? Here’s your excuse not to cook for a crowd.
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What’s on deck for 2025 in the Fall?
We will be hosting a Stadium Food Party for parents to celebrate the kids being back in school
on Aug 26th at 6pm! This will be a great opportunity to meet other parents with kids in 2025 and
enjoy food, drinks and games!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0E45AFA62BAA8-thekids
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Thank you to all of you that helped with our first Class of 2026 social event-"The Bottom of the 9th"! We couldn't have done it without your help! We look forward to many more events over the next three years.
If you haven’t donated to the Class of 2026, and would like to do so by the end of the year, please click on the PTO link below:
https://tjhsstore.square.site/product/2026-class-donations/108
If you have corporate matching, please have your donations matched. Remember, every
little bit helps! You may also share the PTO link with family, friends, and neighbors.
Let’s go TJ Class of 2026!
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