SCHOOL NEWS:
THIS WEEK - MANDATORY SENIOR MEETING APRIL 16TH - April 16th at 6:00 pm is the mandatory spring senior meeting in the Secondary Auditorium. Every senior is expected to attend this meeting with at least one parent. Administration will go over the senior contract, graduation details and expectations for graduation on May 22nd and for the remainder of the school year.
Reminder - Super testing days are here- School attendance is of utmost importance every day-and very important during our assessment season. Please make sure students eat a good breakfast and arrive at school on time.
CMAS ELA & Math for 7 & 8 grade are scheduled in Math and Language Arts classrooms beginning April 7 through April 14.
SAT 11 & CMAS Science 8 is Wednesday, April 16. SAT for 11th grade will be finished by approximately 12 noon and 8th grade CMAS Science will be done by approximately 1:30pm. **Please note–NO SCHOOL for 7, 9, 10 & 12 grade. (8th grade please bring a sack lunch that day! No lunch service provided!)
PSAT 9, PSAT 10 & CMAS Science 11 is Thursday, April 17. PSAT 9 for 9th grade and PSAT 10 for 10th grade will be finished by approximately 12 noon. CMAS Science 11 for 11th grade will begin at 1pm and will be finished by 3pm. **Please note–NO SCHOOL for 7, 8, 12 grade. (No lunch service provided!)
STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK IS COMING - The week of May 5th is staff appreciation week. Let’s show the awesome JA Staff some love! If you would like to donate or help contact Boosters;
Contact Katy or Cristy kbake31@netzero.net or cl.hamilton@yahoo.com
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES:
End of Year SEL Survey - This week, students will be completing an end of the year Social Emotional Learning survey. This is a follow-up survey to the one students completed in October. This year, JA Staff have focused on building student skills within five competencies: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision-making.
Upcoming National Virtual College Fair - These virtual fairs are open to all and will have 175 – 400 colleges attending.
April 27, 2025, 1:00 – 6:00 pm. Sign up here.
ACTIVITIES:
Boosters Needs Your Involvement-Boosters is a parent run support organization for all Secondary clubs and sports. They manage volunteers for teams and events, manage concession volunteers at games, and host events like teacher appreciation days, fall fest, and after prom.
Boosters provides material support for large school efforts such as the signs in the gym, sponsor Banners for athletics, infrastructure for coaches to financially manage their teams and acts as the Treasurer for club and sports teams to provide financial transparency.
The President and Treasurer are moving on after graduation with their Seniors. We don’t currently have anyone lined up to replace them, and if we don’t get more parent involvement, Boosters may be forced to dissolve.
Please come to the next meeting TONIGHT on Monday, April 14th at 6pm at the JA Secondary front office conference room. Help us keep these great programs alive for our STUDENTS.
Parent Volunteers Needed at Boosters After Prom-Night owl? Love to help out? Join us at After Prom! Boosters needs your help to provide a safe event for our students. Please sign up with the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090A48A8AD2DA02-56230755-jefferson
Attention Current 7th grade Students and Parents–Don’t miss out…prices increase on May 1, 2025. There is still space available on the 2026 8th grade educational trip to Washington DC & New York. Don’t miss out on this incredible learning opportunity. You can sign up one of two ways–the website www.efexploreamerica.com tour number 2822048SS or by calling EF directly at 1-888-333-9756. Please email Mrs. Porreco at mporreco@jajags.com with any questions.
Attention Current 8th & 9th Grade Students- If you are interested in the April 2026 Puerto Rico Trip, time is running out to put down your deposit to lock in the current prices. The price total will be increasing on May1. Follow this link to see the exciting things we will experience on this tour. If you already know you want to reserve your spot, click here.
Student Leadership Conference - The Jeffco Student Leadership Board invites high school students to the second annual Student Leadership Conference on April 25. This student-led event features keynote speaker Adam Baca (founder of Day Without Hate), engaging breakout sessions, and a resource fair with local colleges and organizations. The conference includes complimentary breakfast and lunch and runs from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Transportation options are available. This year's theme, "Think Globally, Act Locally," focuses on turning ideas into action within our schools and communities. Space is limited – don't miss out!
Learn more and RSVP at https://jps.click/student-leadership-conference
LIMITED NUMBER of YEARBOOKS are available FOR SALE RIGHT NOW! - Start the presses! The yearbooks are coming soon. The yearbook staff over-ordered by a couple of books, and there is a limited number of yearbooks available for sale. BUY NOW while supplies last! Yearbooks are ONLY on sale at jostensyearbooks.com
Purchase your yearbook here:
JUNIOR HIGH - $55
HIGH SCHOOL - $80
Once books are sold out, you will be prompted to add your name to the waitlist to purchase a book at distribution if and only if there are still books available. Yearbook distribution day is Friday, May 16 during lunch. Will there be a yearbook for you to pick up on that day?
If you have questions, please email the appropriate staff:
Junior High - jhyearbook@jajags.com
High School - hsyearbook@jajags.com
ATHLETICS:
Online Ticket Sales for Home Games - For any and all home athletic events going forward, we will no longer accept cash or credit cards at the door. You must have a ticket on your phone or printed to enter. Metro passes and CHSAA passes will still be accepted. Students must have an activity pass sticker on their school ID in order to get in or they will be required to purchase a ticket. We will no longer have a list of students' names at the gate. Please encourage your student to stop by the office to get their sticker if they haven’t already done so. You can purchase your tickets here.
Spring Concession SignUp - Come enjoy some outdoor sports, volunteer and even have some time for team building. Sign up today to volunteer at the outdoor concession stand for spring sports. Clubs, activities and sports, HS and JV, can sign up to run the concession stand for a few hours and 50% of the money raised that day will go back to your club, sport or activity. SIGN UP HERE
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