December 1, 2023
Wednesday of this week is a late start. There will be no first period classes and A-Block will begin at 10:25. Doors to the building will not open at 7:25 a.m. as they normally do rather, at 9:30 a.m.
Final Exams for Semester 1 are Monday, December 18 and Tuesday, December 19. Both of these days students will released at 11:35am. Please see the attached Finals Schedule. FINALS
PRINCIPAL NOTES
Tuesday, December 5th choice enrollment opens for the 2024-2025 school year. All current JA families will need to log into enrolljeffco.org to confirm your enrollment at JA Secondary for the 2024-25 school year by completing the Intent to Return form before January 12th. If your student will not be returning to JA next year, you still need to log into enrolljeffco.org to indicate the change in enrollment. The earlier we know, the easier it is for the district to provide our school with all the tools and resources we need to provide a thriving experience for our students. Please contact our Registrar Anne Leoni (aleoni@jajags.com) with questions.
Athletics
HS Basketball
High school girls and boys basketball is finally underway. The first home game will be on November 29th when our our boys' teams will host Timnath. The games will start at 4:30 p.m. Come out and support our Jags.
We will host our annual basketball tournament on December 1st and 2nd. If you are looking for some volunteer hours, please reach out to the athletic department and we will let you know what the needs are.
Varsity Teams At Ball Arena
The boys and girls varsity teams will be playing at Ball Arena again this year. The girls will be playing on December 14th at 1:30 p.m. and the boys will be playing on February 2nd at 1:30 p.m. In order to attend the games, you will need to purchase a Nuggets ticket for entrance. Click here for tickets.
Concession Stand
Hosting concessions during the JA home basketball games is a quick easy way to earn money for your club or sport. This is a great way to do an evening of team building or even family bonding. Click here for the SignUpGenius.
Activities
HAT DAY - Every Friday in December!!
For just $1, students can wear their favorite hat, get creatively festive or just keep their head warm on these chilly winter days! There might just be a prize for the best/craziest December hat. A member of Boosters will be at the entrance to collect cash. Exact change is appreciated. Show us what you've got Jags!
We Still Need Cookies!
Please help us spoil the teachers & staff. Our Annual Cookie Exchange is one of their favorite days of the year! Get your student in on a holiday baking session & please bring cookies to the office conference room first thing on Monday, December 11th. Make sure you click the link below to sign up. Thank you so much! Cookie Sign Up
Key Club Canned Food Drive for Broomfield Fish
Key Club is sponsoring a canned food drive for Broomfield Fish from Monday, December 4 to Friday, December 15. Donations will be collected in B block classes. Please contribute to help those in need!
Coin and Bill drive
Also from December 4th to December 8th, Student Council is hosting a drive that will be used to purchase more books and toys for the inpatients in the Children’s Hospital Colorado North Campus. The coin and cash drive and competition will be during all B Block classes.
Science Fair
Jefferson Academy's annual Science Fair is Tuesday, December 12 from 8:15-11:00am. We are in need of Science Fair judges to make this event run smoothly. By volunteering, not only do you enhance the experience for our school, but you also get an inside scoop on what in going on in the minds of our kids. Please sign up if you can help: Science Fair Judges
Student support
Family Communication Workshop
WHEN: First Saturday of each month, 10 a.m.-12 noon, and Third Tuesday of each month, 6-8 p.m.
WHERE: Lakewood High School, Room A120, 9700 W 8th Ave, Lakewood, CO 80215
QUESTIONS: Jeffco District Contact: Sharon Hawkins, 303-982-2430, sharon.hawkins@jeffco.k12.co.us
Denver Family Therapy Contact: Samantha Kelley, 720-316-1674, ASAP@DFTC.BIZ
Handling Holiday Stress
Take a look at THIS article for tips on handling holiday stress.
Schedule for The week
Saturday, December 2 - Bob LaVoie Basketball Tournament at JA
Tuesday, December 5 - Band & Choir performance; 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 6 - late start; A-Block begins at 10:25 a.m.
THIS WEEK AT JA
Mechanical Engineering
8th Grade Skate City--Newton's Laws
Important Links
administration
Principal - Mr. Ryan Stadler; 303-465-7615, rstadler@jajags.com
Assistant Principal & Activities Director; 303-465-7617, Mrs. Marti Porreco, mporreco@jajags.com
Athletic Director & Assistant Principal; Mr. Dan Quaratino; 303-465-7616, dquaratino@jajags.com
Director of Student Support Services; 303-465-7621, Ms. Kyrie Adams; kadams@jajags.com
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