Administrator's Corner
Good morning Spartans,
It's hard to believe it's the end of the road for the seniors! What a year they've had. We applaud all of you for your accomplishments and for being flexible in the past several weeks.
We are doing senior checkout today (last names A-J) and tomorrow (last names K-Z) from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. each day. Please see below for more details. We are also doing locker cleanout and pickup - map and details below.
Seniors - stay tuned for details about accessing the graduation video on May 27th.
Yearbooks: We are still waiting for the yearbooks to be delivered. We expect them to be delivered this week. Once they are delivered, we will communicate directions and times as to when they can be picked up.
A reminder for all other students: the final day of classes for remote learning will take place on Thursday, May 21, and ALL WORK is due from students on Friday, May 22.
Stay healthy, TJ.
Buenos días Espartanos,
Es difícil creer que es el final del camino para los ancianos! Qué año han tenido. Los aplaudimos a todos por sus logros y por ser flexibles en las últimas semanas.
Estamos haciendo la caja de la tercera edad hoy (apellidos A-J) y mañana (apellidos K-Z) de 8:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. todos los días. Consulte a continuación para obtener más detalles. También estamos haciendo limpieza de casilleros y recogida - mapa y detalles a continuación.
Personas mayores: manténganse atentos para obtener más información sobre cómo acceder al video de graduación el 27 de mayo.
Años: Todavía estamos esperando a que se entreguen los anuarios. Esperamos que sean entregados esta semana. Una vez que se entregan, comunicaremos las direcciones y los horarios en cuanto a cuándo se pueden recoger.
Un recordatorio para todos los demás estudiantes: el último día de clases para el aprendizaje remoto tendrá lugar el jueves 21 de mayo, y TODO EL TRABAJO es de los estudiantes el viernes 22 de mayo.
Mantente saludable, TJ.
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Week at a Glance - Week of 5/18-5/22
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Tuesday-
- Remote Learning for Students
- periods 2, 4, 6, 8
- AP Testing - details below
- Senior Checkout (last names K-Z)
Wednesday-
- Remote Learning for Students
- periods 1, 3, 7
- AP Testing - details below
Thursday-
- LAST DAY of Remote Learning for Students
- periods 2, 4, 6, 8
- AP Testing - details below
Friday-
- All work from the semester must be submitted by students
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- A huge congrats to the class of 2020! You did it! We are so proud of you. Good luck to each one of you in the next chapter of your journey. You will be missed!
- In the link below TJ had a pretty large footprint on the "Colorado" section of the Facebook Live Commencement Ceremony that was held on Friday afternoon. There are actually TJ kids throughout the whole show but during the Colorado part you'll see the most. Thanks to Eileen Adair who was in contact with the producers and pushed to get our kids on the show, and thanks to Anne Rice for helping coordinate the releases for the photos!
- The PTO would like to give a big shout out to this year's officers, Leigh Plue (Co-president), Tami Patzer (Treasurer) and Kristine Mazzullo (Secretary), and Margaret Hawkins (Co-treasurer). We also would like to thank At Large members Kary Cramer and Shirli Sennsenbrenner for their commitment to the school for many years. All these parents have kids who are moving on from TJ so we won't have the pleasure of working with them again next year. These PTO members have dedicated so many volunteers hours and lots of TLC in service to the TJ community and we are better off for it. We will miss them and wish them well in the next chapter of their story. The PTO also extends its heartfelt appreciation for Senior Class Parent Sponsors, Megan Perkins and Lisa Lojacono as well as TJ Staff Sponsors Jon Poole and Erin Thompson. These four worked so hard over the last four years making plans for the senior class only to see it evaporate into thin air. We hold all those seniors in our hearts knowing they aren't getting the celebration they deserve but are grateful for all the time and effort that the class sponsors, the After Prom committee and all the parent volunteers gave to do what they could for them.
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Seniors - Video Submissions due May 22!
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Click here for the video tutorial for the video we are asking seniors to submit. You should begin in regular clothes and end up in your cap & gown holding your diploma and should use the cap as the "baton."
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Student Communications and Exam Access
Students will need access to their email or College Board account to take the 2020 AP Exams. You can help ensure that your students have access in the following ways:
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Remind them to check the email address they used to create their account on myap.collegeboard.org; students should regularly check this email address for the most recent information about their AP Exams.
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Students should verify their College Board account at myap.collegeboard.org by clicking on their profile at the top right-hand corner of the page, and going to Account Settings. Students should scroll down to verify their information and confirm that their email address is the one to which they'd like to receive the e-ticket to take their AP Exams. If it's not the correct email, they can update it to an email they check regularly by clicking Update.
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Locker Cleanout and Pickup
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Spartans,
If you have any belongings still remaining in your locker that you would like to pick up, you must fill out the following google form at your earliest convenience.
https://forms.gle/AWFWTJdTaoy7RCa98.
In order to comply with Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and Denver Public School Nursing Services, students and their family members are not allowed to enter the building. Once you submit your information on the form, TJ staff will empty your locker and prepare it for pickup. Seniors will be able to pick up their locker items during check out today and tomorrow.
All other students may pick up their belongings from 9 am to 3 pm on
Friday, May 22
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We ask that families remain in their cars at all times in order to practice social distancing and allow TJ staff to retrieve the items. (See map below) We will then place it in the trunk, backseat or hand it through a window. If you are on foot or bike please wear a mask and maintain 6-feet of distance from other people. TJ staff will be wearing masks and gloves for everyone's protection. If you have any musical instruments, athletic or JROTC uniforms that belong to TJ please drop them off at this time as well.
All items not requested and picked up by May 22
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will be donated whenever possible or recycled.
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Thank you to all of the parents that participated and volunteered this year to make the PTO work. It truly takes a village and we had so much involvement from a broader group of parents than ever before. We look forward to working together next school year in whatever way our ever changing Covid-19 world allows.
At our meeting last week, we elected
Teri Hetzel to be our new treasurer. (Thank you, Teri!) We still have some important officer positions to fill...
- Vice President
- Secretary
- Co Treasurer
Please email if you think you are interested in one of these position. We are happy to answer any questions.
Wishing you a peaceful summer,
Eileen Robinson & Leigh Plue
PTO Co-Presidents
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Cards for Seniors Project - Please Contribute!
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CARDS FOR SENIORS
Most nursing homes and senior living facilities are on lock down and not allowing any visitors. Some seniors are feeling very isolated and lonely during this unprecedented time. Join us in helping lift their spirits by writing cards or drawing pictures. This can be a fun activity for people of all ages. Get creative! Maybe create a crossword puzzle for them to fill out as an activity or include an encouraging quote. Your letter would be a small act of kindness that will make a big difference to them! Below are the senior living communities in southeast Denver who are accepting cards by mail and email:
Brookdale - Tamarac
- Mail to: Brookdale Tamarac Square (Attn: Shannon Arwood-Dionese) 8030 E Girard Avenue, Denver, CO 80231
- Or scan your card and email to: sarwooddionese@brookdale.com
Subject Line: "Senior Card Project"
Carillon at Belleview Station
- Mail to: The Carillon at Belleview Station (Attn: Angie Erickson) 4855 S Niagra St, Denver, CO 80237
- Or scan your card and email to: aerickson@leisurecare.com
Subject Line: "Senior Card Project"
Clermont Park
- Mail to: Clermont Park (Attn: Andrew Sharp) 2479 S. Clermont St, Denver, CO 80222
- Or scan your card and email to: cpcardproject@gmail.com
Subject Line: "Senior Card Project"
Porter Place
- Mail to: Porter Place (Attn: Trina McCray - Senior Card Project) 1001 E Yale Ave, Denver, CO 80210
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Safe 2 Tell During Quarantine
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Safe2tell is excited to offer "Promoting Safe2Tell to students during a quarantine" webinar. Participants will learn how to apply the Safe2Tell Core Messaging to a remote audience as well as the multitude of resources available. The webinar will be offered on two dates: Wednesday, May 13 from 11:00-12:00 as well as Friday, May 21 from 2:00-3:00. Please direct any questions to
Mark.Lanning@coag.gov
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To register for Wednesday, May 13 at 11:00 click here:
To register for Friday, May 21 at 2:00 click here:
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Save time during fall registration by quickly updating your student's information online this spring. The "Early Bird" window for Annual Family Update is May 1 through May 31 at 4 p.m. As you know, all information for current students must be verified with DPS every year. By completing this process online, you avoid paper forms and decrease the time you spend at the school, and in line, during fall registration. In order to participate in the online Annual Family Update, you must have an active DPS Parent Portal account.
Spanish (for "Early Bird" Window) Actualización Familiar Anual:
del 1 al 31 de mayo, a las 4 p. m. Ahorren tiempo durante las inscripciones de otoño al actualizar rápidamente la información de su estudiante en línea esta primavera. El plazo anticipado de la Actualización Familiar Anual es del 1 al 31 de mayo, a las 4 p. m. Como saben, toda la información de los estudiantes actuales debe verificarse anualmente en DPS. Al completar este proceso en línea, no tienen que llenar los formularios impresos ni pasar tanto tiempo en la escuela ni hacer cola durante las inscripciones de otoño. A fin de participar en la Actualización Familiar Anual en línea deben tener una cuenta activa en el Portal para Padres de DPS.
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Over the past few years many local restaurants have been very supportive of TJ and the community.
Now it's our turn to give back by supporting them during this time of need.
Each week we will highlight three restaurants.
Please try your best to go out and support these businesses.
Thank you TJ!
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We know that the anticipation of summer looks a little different this year with CO-VID19.
Keep in mind that there are many free resources to keep your student engaged and busy during the summer months.
Click
here
for summer resources. We will be updating this document as we hear of more!
We miss you, Spartans! Have a restful and wonderful summer!
Sabemos que la anticipación del verano se ve un poco diferente este año con COVID-19. Tengan en cuenta que hay muchos recursos gratuitos para mantener a su estudiante comprometido y ocupado durante los meses de verano.
Haga clic aquí para ver los recursos. Estaremos actualizando el documento cuando sepamos de más recursos.
Los extrañamos, Spartans! Tengan un verano tranquilo y maravilloso!
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COVID19 Yearbook Update:
The yearbook staff met the challenge of finishing the book right before spring break. It was a true team effort!
The book is currently being printed. We are hopeful that the production will not stop because of closures.
Distribution? With the hopes that the book is printed, we are still determining the best solution to get the books to students. There will be a community announcement as soon as we know.
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Senior Parking Spaces for Next Year
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Current Juniors: I
f you want to reserve a parking spot for next year, please reach out to Mrs. Allen via email
Carla_allen@dpsk12.org or Carla_allen@dpsk12.net. |
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Hey GT Families! We are here for you!
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 2023 Cohort - b7vpvfn
TJHS Gifted and Talented 2022 Cohort - orzg7to
TJHS Gifted and Talented 2021 Cohort - by7mjwi
TJHS Gifted and Talented 2020 Cohort - cmruxzl
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 effective 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
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Resources from the Library
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The Google Classroom code for the library is:
tbthine Come join us!
The web site Brain Pop has opened their web site for free.
It has a fair amount of information and activities. The web site also has an ELL page, a Spanish page, a French page, and a Jr. Page (K-3).
For easy access, I created a general user id and password for everyone in the TJ community.
Password:
Library1 The password is case sensitive.
Thanks, Mr. Fabian!
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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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We now have TJ car magnets for $5!!
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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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News from the Future Center
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Class of 2020, keep up the great work towards college enrollment! Be sure to check the TJ Future Center google classroom for scholarship opportunities as well as important information about your next steps for college.
Log in to your college email regularly to ensure your school is not missing information from you! If you have not yet received financial aid information, you likely have some forms you need to complete. Let's get it done!
- For more information about college visits, scholarships, and more, please visit the Future Center!
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Mental Health and Social/Emotional Tips
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TJ-
we have your back! Even though we are remote learning the remainder of the semester, social-emotional wellbeing is still an area of great importance for us. Maybe now more than before.
Here is how we are here to help you:
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Office Hours- Need to "meet" with someone to check-in? We are available!
2. Social-Emotional Wellbeing Classroom:
- Please also check out the ACTIVITY WEBSITE Mrs. Davis and I created-- Google Classroom Code: 36frz7m
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If you need immediate support, please review the following crisis resources:
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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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Sabías...?
TJ-
te respaldamos! A pesar de que estamos aprendiendo a distancia el resto del semestre, el bienestar social y emocional sigue siendo un área de gran importancia para nosotros. Quizás ahora más que antes
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Así es como estamos aquí para ayudarlo:
1) Horario de atención: ¿necesita "reunirse" con alguien para registrarse? ¡Estamos disponibles
!
* A partir de la semana del 6 de abril, puede solicitar "reunirse" con un personal de apoyo. Complete este formulario: https://forms.gle/qtrCivjAyyQhcac46
2) Aula de Bienestar Social-Emocional:
* Consulte también el SITIO WEB DE ACTIVIDADES que la Sra. Davis y yo creamos: código de Google Classroom: 36frz7m
Si necesita asistencia inmediata, revise los siguientes recursos de crisis:
Salud mental y emocional emocional "¿Sabía usted?"
: Compilado por Samanda Davis, LCSW, MSW y Natalie Koncz, Ed.S., NCSP.
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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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The TJ Class of 2020 Parents are so sorry that the plans for prom and after prom have changed due to social distancing policies. Instead, we will be giving each senior a graduation gift card. It is our hope that the new TJ graduates can use this gift for their immediate needs or for future plans. The gift cards will be given along with the diplomas at Senior Checkout on Monday and Tuesday.
Congratulations on your achievements Class of 2020!
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Soon to be Vintage - Don't forget to buy an AMAZING class t-shirt if you haven't yet. See Mrs Lynch room 111. They're going fast!
As are our kiddos! Just think one year from now they we will be dressing up for Prom, celebrating graduation, and gearing up for their next adventure. Let's send them out in style. To do this, we need your help! Do you know that most schools charge $50-$80 a ticket for Prom? AT TJ, we want everyone to go to Prom for no more than $20.21 a ticket and after Prom is FREE to all seniors! However, we cannot do it without your help.
Don't need a shirt and wondering how you can support the class? Ready to make this the best year ever? Start today and make a donation to the Class of 2021 through the Sprit Store here and feel AMAZING!
Look for some upcoming parent social events to kick off this journey and last hurrah! Tons of opportunity be part of the experience and we need EVERYONE to make this special. If you like party planning or just have ideas or want to help with additional fundraising, contact any one of us. We need parents to take the lead on Senior Sleep out, Mr. TJ, Powder Puff Football, Homecoming Rally, and After Prom. If this sounds like you, please speak up!
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Class of 2022 - Sophomores
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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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Class of 2023 parents would like to thank our creative and enthusiastic sponsor Rebecca Taylor for helping us navigate fundraising and events for the Freshmen class this year! We are off to a great start for our class fundraising!!
While a few of our 2023 spring fundraisers and events were impacted by the Covid-19 closures, we all look forward to school activities resuming when deemed appropriate!
Thank you also to the MANY Class of 2023 parents who worked so hard this year! We encourage others to join in when things get rolling as we have some fun tentative plans and always need extra hands!! If you have any ideas or comments and would like to get more involved, please contact Catherine Poirier cpoirier@bodybark.com
or Christy Jordan christy.jordan@comcast.net!
Lastly, our heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS and best wishes to all of the TJ seniors from the parents and students of 2023! Have a safe summer everyone!
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